Local obituaries for Gainesville, TX.

Apr 6, 2022

Marsha Diane Sheffield, 75, of Gainesville, passed away April 6, 2022 in Grapevine.

Marsha was born August 22, 1946 in Cooke County and graduated from Gainesville High School.  She worked for AT&T for 20 years before working for the City of Gainesville, from where she retired.  Mrs. Sheffield was saved and baptized at Harvey Street Baptist Church...

Apr 3, 2022

Charlene Kiser, “Nana”, 86, of Gainesville, passed away on April 3, 2022 in Gainesville.

Charlene was born March 18, 1936 in Arkansas.  After attending college, she first worked in the electronics field for many years, before working at Weber Aircraft, from where she retired after 15 years.  Affectionately known as “Nana” to more than just her family,...

Apr 1, 2022

Joe Albro (Wendell) was born March 23, 1936 in Tuscola and passed on April 1 2022 in Gainesville.

Joe was a country boy that grew up in Tuscola and Abilene and was the only child of Audravee D. and Johnnie Bell (Cowley) Albro.

Mr. Albro met his wife of 66 years Carol Ann (Sanders) Albro...

Mar 31, 2022

Michael Hugo Bezner, 78, of Denton, TX, passed away March 31, 2022 at Good Samaritan Village in Denton.

Michael was born July 3, 1943 in Detroit, MI and grew up in Lindsay, TX when the family moved in 1951.  Michael lived and worked in Denton since 1971.  He was employed by, and retired from, the University of...

Mar 29, 2022

Bobby Morris Cross, Jr., better known as Morris, departed this world on March 29, 2022, to go to his heavenly home.

Morris was born June 26, 1956 in Fort Worth to Bobby Cross, Sr. and Jackie (Robertson) Cross.  On November 30, 1974 he married the love of his life, Shirley (Spencer) Cross.  They...

Mar 29, 2022

Mark Anthony Perry, 60, of Gainesville, passed away March 29, 2022 in Denton.

Mark was born November 29, 1961 in McKinney.  He attended schools in McKinney and Gainesville, graduating in Gainesville.  Mr. Perry spent many years at Peterbuilt, but most recently was a self-employed painting contractor.  He was an avid sportsman that treasured his time in nature,...

Mar 29, 2022

James Earl (Jim) Mead, Jr., of Lake Kiowa, was called by his Lord to rest on that high mountain on March 29, 2022.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2022 from 5:30-7:00 P.M. at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home.  Military honors will be rendered at 6:45 P.M. during the visitation. A celebration of...

Mar 27, 2022

Mr. Charles Lyndel Carroll, 64, of Gainesville, passed away March 27, 2022 at his residence.  He was born September 29, 1957, in Sherman.

Chuck loved classic cars.  He spent many hours working on and restoring classic vehicles.  He also enjoyed fishing when he was younger.

Mr. Carroll is survived by his brothers and sisters Billie...

Mar 25, 2022

On March 25th, 2022, Jeffrey Thomas Ford passed away in Tool, TX. He was 39 years old.

Jeff is survived by his parents William and Madie Milder of Gainesville, TX; Jay Keith Ford and wife, Lydia of Joshua, TX; His life...

Mar 25, 2022

Javier Pacheco Cabrera, 60, of Gainesville, previously of Charlotte, passed away March 25, 2022 in Gainesville.

Javier was born January 31, 1962 in La Villa de Zaachila, Oaxaca, Mexico.  He was a very happy person growing up and enjoyed playing soccer.  Javier was very loved, not just by his family, but by his friends as well.  He...

Mar 23, 2022

Anna Jo Sears, 94, of Lake Kiowa, passed away on March 23, 2022 in Gainesville.

Anna Jo was born March 12, 1928 in Amarillo.  She was a graduate of McMurry College in Abilene.  While attending college, she met her future husband, Virgil Sears, and the couple married in 1948.  She was a talented artist, dedicated Bible study...

Mar 22, 2022

Philip “Phil” Sheridan Krum, III was born on June 3, 1954 in Baytown, Texas and passed away on March 22, 2022 at UT Southwestern Hospital in Dallas, Texas at the age of 67 years, 10 months, and 12 days.

Phil was born to Philip S. and Lorraine Krum, II and was the oldest of four siblings known...

Mar 22, 2022

Mass of Christian Burial for Angeline Caroline Prescher Steadham will be held Saturday March 26 th at 10:30 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Gainesville, with visitation and Rosary on Friday March 25 th at 6:00pm at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home.

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Mar 17, 2022

Richard Terrance “Terry” Mecca, 68, of Woodbine, passed away March 17, 2022 in Woodbine.

Terry was born June 10, 1953 in Ridgway, PA.  His family moved to Texas in the spring of 1954, and he graduated from Gainesville High School in 1971.  Terry married Nancy Milam on June 7, 1974 in Gainesville.  He was a welder and...

Mar 16, 2022

Donna Kay (Schniederjan) McGinnis, 72, of Irving, passed away March 16, 2022 in Irving.

Donna was born April 11, 1949 in Gainesville, TX.  She grew up in Gainesville, Muenster and Dallas, and graduated from Sunset High School in Dallas.  She married Robert S. McGinnis, Jr. on October 18, 1991 in Irving.  Donna’s favorite pastime was their yearly...

Mar 10, 2022

Mass of Christian Burial for Eunice Marie Knauf Wimmer will be held Wednesday March 16 th at 10:00 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Lindsay, with a Rosary and visitation on Tuesday March 15 th at 6:00 at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home.

Eunice Marie Knauf Wimmer passed from this earth...

Mar 9, 2022

Kenneth Ray “Jack” Greene, 87, of Gainesville, passed away March 9, 2022 in Denton.

Jack was born October 11, 1934 in Love’s Valley, OK and attended school in Wewoka, OK.  He entered the workforce at an early age, beginning in the oil field then moving to construction.  Before going into business for himself, Jack worked for BJ...

Mar 7, 2022

Mary Lou Sudduth

Mary Lou Sudduth, 81, of Valley View, TX, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2022 in Gainesville, TX.

Mary was born on March 26, 1940 in Warren, TX, the seventh child to Howell and Bessie (Holland) Stephens.  After graduating from Woodville High School, she married Clinton Earl Howard and had three daughters:...

Mar 6, 2022

James Ronald (Ronny) Blount, 68, of Gainesville, went peacefully to be with the Lord on March 6, 2022, surrounded by his loving wife and family at his home, after a hard-fought battle with cancer.

Ronny was born to Jim and Margaret Blount of Hood, TX on October 1, 1953.  He loved his family, especially his grandchildren, whom...

Feb 28, 2022

Sara Cooper, 77, of Gainesville, passed away February 28, 2022 in Gainesville.

Sara was born November 16, 1944 in Gainesville.  She was raised on her family’s farm in Hood and attended Era schools, where she graduated in 1963.  She worked at Weber Aircraft (Zodiac) for 42 years before retiring.  Her favorite pastime was spending time with her...