Local obituaries for Gainesville, TX.

Jan 1, 2022

Loraine C. Shea, formerly of Covington, LA. Passed away on August 1, 2022 in Gainesville, Texas at the age of 90.  Loraine was born January 11, 1932 in Sherman, TX. to Weldon, and LaVelle Cain.  She attended Sherman public schools, and Austin College.  In 1960 Loraine married John Shea, and moved to Gainesville where they owned a successful horse...

Dec 30, 2021

Alan R. Sanders, 66, of Lake Kiowa, passed away December 30, 2021.

Alan was born May 15, 1955 at Fort Hood, Killeen, TX.  He was raised in Jacksonville, TX and following high school, served in the U.S. Army.  He married Judy Ann Gilchrest on March 12, 1975 in Stinnett, TX, and the two began a union that...

Dec 30, 2021

We regretfully announce the passing of Jim Pierce, who passed away surrounded by his loved ones on December 30, 2021. Jim had a difficult battle with Covid and is finally at rest. He will be forever loved and remembered. Jim was preceded in death by his mother Comella. He is survived by his wife Rennessa, daughters Mckinzee and Krystle,...

Dec 29, 2021

David James Chester, 57, of Gainesville, passed away suddenly on December 29, 2021.  A Celebration of Life Memorial will be held at a later date.

David was born August 2, 1964 in Frederick, OK to Donald Lee Chester and Beatrice Lavonne Riddle.  He enjoyed working on cars, RVs, and tractors.  Mr. Chester loved sitting out on the...

Dec 25, 2021

Edwin Demps Knight, 88, of Era, passed away December 25, 2021 in Gainesville.

Demps was born April 26, 1933 in Gainesville, TX.  He served in the U.S. Air Force for four years.  He married Norma Ann Inglish on January 28, 1961 in Gainesville.  His first occupation was as an Air Traffic Controller, retiring...

Dec 25, 2021

Vannis Wilbanks Redman, DVM

Vannis “Van” Wilbanks Redman passed peacefully at home on Christmas morning.  He was born May 27 th , 1935 in Bowie, Texas and grew up in Saint Jo, Texas where his interest in veterinary medicine began with his experiences showing at the Fort Worth Stock Show, played center on the high school football...

Dec 25, 2021

Vickie Lynn Daughtry, 70, of Gainesville, gained her wings on Saturday, December 25, 2021, in Nocona Texas.

Vickie was born in Gainesville, TX on March 27, 1951, the sixth of twelve children of Melvin and Ruth (Pearson) Kuhnly. She married the love of her life, Ronnie Daughtry, in July 1971 who preceded her in death in 2018. ...

Dec 24, 2021

Barbara Dell Williams Barnhart left this world and became a Christmas angel on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2021, which was fitting because of her love for the Christmas season.  Barbara was born in Ardmore, Oklahoma in 1936 to the late Wiley and Lillie Mae Williams.  The family moved to Gainesville in 1944.

Barbara...

Dec 24, 2021

Michael “Mike” Joseph Hundt, husband and dedicated father, passed away December 24, 2021 in Flower Mound at the age of 72.

Mike was born September 2, 1949 in Gainesville, Texas to Joe B. and Elfrieda Hundt.  He attended school in Lindsay and graduated valedictorian from Lindsay High School.  Fascinated by mathematics and science, he attended Rice University...

Dec 23, 2021

SERVICES

Bettie Anne Clark, 73, of Gainesville, TX, passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021 in the comfort of her home. Funeral services will be held at First Presbyterian Church in Gainesville on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at 2:00 P.M. with interment following at Fairview Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home...

Dec 22, 2021

SERVICES

A memorial service for Karin Darlene Zaragoza, 71, of Gainesville, will be held at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home, on December 29, 2021.  A visitation is scheduled for 10 AM and the celebration of life at 11 AM.  Burial will take place at the DFW National Cemetery at a later date.

HISTORY...

Dec 18, 2021

Lisa went to be with the Lord on December 18, 2021, in Gainesville, TX, surrounded by family. Lisa was born on February 18th, 1981, at Lackland AFB, San Antonio, TX, to Carol and Murphy Legear. Lisa graduated from Washington High School (Oklahoma) in 1999.

Lisa met Danny at Scivally’s Grocery in 2001. Lisa and Danny dated and...

Dec 18, 2021

Steven Wayne Butts, 56, of Gainesville, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021.  He was born August 7, 1965 in Gainesville, Texas to Raymond Madison Butts and Ina Faye Fisher (Butts).

Steve graduated from Gainesville High School in 1984.  He then worked at Allan Ritchey Inc. as a mechanic and then as a service writer for 25 years.  ...

Dec 15, 2021

Charlotte Sue Trubenbach was born July 18, 1943, to Joe and Cecilia Trubenbach. She lived on a farm north of Muenster with her parents and siblings, Wayne, Doris (Tudor) and Joie.  She also had a sister Janice who passed away at the age of 21 in a car accident.

Charlotte graduated from Sacred Heart High School in...

Dec 14, 2021

Stephen Woods, 65, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at his home in Woodbine, Texas.

Steve was born October 15, 1956, in Gainesville, Texas to the late Billy Woods and Patty Henry King.  He had one brother Michael King of Carrollton, TX, and three half-sisters Kimberley King Hellinger of Gainesville, Valerie...

Dec 14, 2021

Regina Tatum, 61, of Gainesville, passed away December 14, 2021 in Denton.

Regina was born February 21, 1960 in Oklahoma City, OK.  She graduated from Rider High School in Wichita Falls and was a hair dresser for most of her career.  She enjoyed traveling, singing Karaoke, gardening, and most of all, spending time with her grandchildren, who...

Dec 13, 2021

A funeral service for Russell Lynn Schmid, 60, of Gainesville, is set for 2:00 PM Friday, December, 17, 2021 at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home with Rev. Chet Burgess and Rev. Hollis Parsons officiating.  A visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.

Mr. Schmid passed away December...

Dec 13, 2021

Don Durham, 64, of Gainesville, passed away December 13, 2021 in Denton.

Don was born September 24, 1957 in Cleburne, TX.  Following high school, he received an Associate’s Degree in Architecture.  Mr. Durham loved the Dallas Cowboys, woodworking, motorcycles, playing golf, Batman, his truck, and especially, spending time with his family.

Mr. Durham was preceded...

Dec 12, 2021

Christian Burial for Kenneth Lee Boggs, age 77 of Myra, will be held on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 15, 2021 from 5:30-7:30 PM at the funeral home. He will be laid to rest at Reed Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons: Craig Boggs, A.J....

Dec 10, 2021

Frankie Leigh (Evans) Holley, 87, longtime Gainesville resident, most recently of Arlington, passed away December 10, 2021.

Frankie was born June 12, 1934 in Gainesville and was raised there with her two sisters.  She graduated from Gainesville High School and married shortly thereafter.  Mrs. Holley worked for the City of Gainesville’s Public Works Department as a secretary...