OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Gainesville, TX.

Dean Forney

Dean Forney

Jul 16, 2021

George “Dean” Forney

Dean Forney, 78, died unexpectantly July 16, 2021 of a heart attack. He was born September 12,1942, in Billings Montana, to George and Elizabeth “Mae” (McKnaught) Forney. Dean was the third of four children and the only son.

Dean attended a number of schools due to his father being a US Geological...

Jay Francis Anderle

Jay Francis Anderle

Jul 16, 2021

A Mass of Christian Burial for Jay Anderle, 57, of Lindsay, is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Lindsay with Rev. Raymond McDaniel officiating.  Interment will follow in the St. Peter’s Cemetery in Lindsay.  Rosary will be said at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, July 26, 2021, at St. Peter’s Catholic...

Virginia Robinson Crawford

Virginia Robinson Crawford

Jul 15, 2021

The beloved heart and precious soul of Virginia Dell Robinson Crawford, passed from this life to the promised presence of her Redeemer on Thursday morning, July 15, 2021. Virginia passed through a short stay in hospice care, at Baylor All Saints in Fort Worth, TX.  She was surrounded by a number of family members who were able to be...

Linda Irene (Gillum) Meinhardt

Linda Irene (Gillum) Meinhardt

Jul 15, 2021

Linda Irene Meinhardt, 59, longtime resident of Highlands, TX, passed away July 15, 2021 in Sanger, TX.

Linda was born December 28, 1961 in Fort Worth, TX to Winifred and Irene (Begley) Gillum. She spent her childhood in Weatherford, TX where she also attended Weatherford College. Ms. Meinhardt was an avid crafter and dearly loved her dogs....

Sheila Leann Mcbride

Sheila Leann Mcbride

Jul 12, 2021

Graveside services for Sheila Leann McBride, 49, of Gainesville, are set for 11:00 AM Friday, July 16, 2021 at the Callisburg Cemetery under the direction of the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home. A visitation will be held at the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home Thursday, July 15, 2021 at 5:00 PM. Sheila was born on December...

Lois Jablonski

Lois Jablonski

Jul 11, 2021

Lois Ruth Jablonski, 84, most recently of Gainesville, TX, passed away July 11, 2021 in Gainesville.

Lois was born October 25, 1936 in Buffalo, NY to Otto Charles and Catherine Marie (Spaeth) Lommer.  She married Robert H. Jablonski on November 6, 1954 in Cheektowaga, NY.  She was a loving wife, mother, and homemaker that will be remembered...

Sarah Lynette Skaggs

Sarah Lynette Skaggs

Jul 11, 2021

Sarah Lynette Skaggs, 47, of Callisburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 11, 2021, with her family by her side.

Sarah was born on September 5, 1973, in Gainesville to Thomas and Glenda Watson. She graduated from Gainesville High School in 1992. Sarah married Dewayne Skaggs on January 27, 1993. Other than her dad, Dewayne was the...

June Lawson

June Lawson

Jul 8, 2021

June Lawson, 80, of Gainesville, passed away July 8, 2021 in Denton.

June was born April 26, 1941 in Montague to Frank David and Effie Mae (Ashford) Rose.  She married Wayne Lawson on July 14, 1969 in Dallas.  She worked for many years as a secretary at the Gainesville State School and Hillcrest Church of Christ.  Mrs....

Traci Adkins Cook

Traci Adkins Cook

Jul 8, 2021

Traci Adkins Cook, 49, of Alexandria, VA, unexpectedly passed away from a major stroke on July 8, 2021. Traci was born in Gainesville, TX on July 30, 1971. She graduated from Sanger High School and received a Bachelor of Science in Education from Baylor University and a Masters of Education Administration from The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. Traci married...

Cal Koontz

Cal Koontz

Jul 8, 2021

William Calvert "Cal" Koontz went home to be with the Lord Jesus on Thursday, July 8, 2021. Cal was born to Lucille and Calvert Koontz on August 29, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois. He grew up in Durant, OK, attended college at Southeastern State University and Oklahoma State University. He married Marilyn Trubenbach on January 20, 1968, in Dallas. They...

Jimmy Frank Mosman

Jimmy Frank Mosman

Jul 6, 2021

Jimmy Frank Mosman, 65, of Lindsay/Moss Lake, lost his life to a courageous and hard-fought battle to AML Leukemia, he passed away peacefully July 6, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Jimmy was born August 10, 1955 in Gainesville to Leo John and Bernadine Cecilia (Sicking) Mosman.  He graduated from Gainesville High School in three...

Harlon Cleburn Powers

Harlon Cleburn Powers

Jul 5, 2021

Harlon Powers, 76, of Gainesville, passed away July 5, 2021 in Gainesville.

Harlon was born May 26, 1945 in Wilson, OK to John Lincoln and Peggy Marie (Smith) Powers.  He married Frances Baldree on October 31, 1964 in Aspermont, TX.  Mr. Powers retired following 36 years of service with the Texas Department of Transportation.  When his health...

June Elizabeth Shockley

June Elizabeth Shockley

Jul 4, 2021

June Elizabeth (Stone) Shockley, 84, of Sanger, Texas, went to be with her Lord on the morning of July 4, 2021.

June was born the youngest child to Aulsey Milner and Mahala Elizabeth Stone in Wabbaseka, Arkansas on March 7, 1937.  On July 2, 1961 she married her beloved husband, Allen (Bud) Shockley in Benton, Arkansas.

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Maronda Kay Barley

Maronda Kay Barley

Jul 4, 2021

Maronda Kay Barley was born on May 5, 1961 in Clinton, Indiana to Stephen Isaiah Barley and Nellie Irene (Milliner) Barley. She passed away on July 4, 2021 in Gainesville.

Dortha Dean Leach

Dortha Dean Leach

Jul 2, 2021

Dortha "Dot" Dean Leach 92 of Gainesville Texas passed away Friday July 2, 2021 at her home in Gainesville Texas surrounded by family and loved ones.

Dot was born December 14, 1928 to Arthur L. Smith and Lovie Christine Head of Gainesville, Texas. She grew up in Gainesville and graduated GHS at the...

Nona Elizabeth Shell

Nona Elizabeth Shell

Jun 27, 2021

Nona Elizabeth (Bridgman) Shell was born October 13, 1934 to Joe Wheeler Bridgeman and Lillie Leo Fergesen in Thackerville, OK.  She had four siblings: Barbara, Bonnie, Larry, and Linda.

Nona moved to Gainesville, TX at age 17 where she met the love of her life, F.D. (Boady) Shell.  They were married September 6, 1952.  Nona and Boady...

Raymond Bernard Sandmann

Raymond Bernard Sandmann

Jun 26, 2021

Raymond Bernard Sandmann, 92, of Lindsay, passed away June 26, 2021 in Gainesville.

Raymond was born January 23, 1929 in Gainesville to William and Anna (Stoeck) Sandmann.  He was a graduate of Lindsay High School.  Mr. Sandmann married Rosalie Beyer on September 1, 1956 in Lindsay.  The family lived in Lindsay until 1977 when they moved to...

Cindy Ward

Cindy Ward

Jun 24, 2021

Cynthia “Cindy” Wynona Ward, 39, of Sivells Bend, passed away June 23, 2021, in Denton.

Cindy was born November 19, 1981 in Gainesville to Terry Thurman and Glenda Louise (Delashaw) Ward.  She attended Sivells Bend School and graduated from Callisburg High School where she was greatly involved in FFA.  Cindy received her Associates Degree from North Central...

Mary Leslie Davis

Mary Leslie Davis

Jun 23, 2021

Mary Leslie (Bridges) Davis, born June 13th, 1926 in West, Texas, passed from here to glory on June 23, 2021, at 95 years old.

Although our hearts are saddened, we are excited to celebrate the life of one of the Greatest Generation.

Mary was preceded in death by Donald Eugene Davis, her husband of over...

William "Bill" Foster Baskett

William "Bill" Foster Baskett

Jun 20, 2021

William Foster Baskett (Bill), age 74, died June 20, 2021 at Medical City Denton. He is now pain free after a long battle with cancer.

Bill was born on December 5, 1946 to Max and Dorothy Baskett.  He married Catheryn Thien Nguyen on June 17, 1972 in Bedford, Texas.  They have three children...

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