Local obituaries for Gainesville, TX.

Apr 21, 2021

Bobby Gene Ritchie, of Gainesville, at age 65, passed away at Medical City of Denton on April 21, 2021.  He was born May 1, 1955 to Malcolm and Wanda (Briggs) Ritchie in Gainesville.

Bobby loved to go fishing, building furniture, and playing with his grandkids and great-grandkids.

Mr. Ritchie was in the Navy and served...

Apr 17, 2021

Mary Lou Jenkins, 89, of Gainesville, TX, passed away April 17, 2021 in Gainesville.

Mary Lou was born May 15, 1931 in Breckenridge, TX to Alec and Audie (Boatwright) Conner.  She graduated high school in Rising Star, TX.  Mary Lou started married life in Fort Worth, TX, and eventually lived in Mexia, Houston, Bartlesville, OK, Burkburnett, and...

Apr 16, 2021

Funeral services for Judy Glenn, 66, of Gainesville, are scheduled for 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 22, 2021, at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home with Rev. Roslyn Eugster officiating.  Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday, April 21 at the funeral home.

Ms. Glenn...

Apr 11, 2021

James David Massengale Sr. was born June 22, 1944, in Sanger, Texas, to W.O. “Tom” and Emma Massengale.  He passed on April 11, 2021, at 76 years, 9 months, and 20 days of age.

He grew up in North Texas and graduated from Era High School in 1962.  James met his wife, Shirley Morris, when they were...

Apr 11, 2021

Beatrice (Tootsie) Kuntz, 92, of Valley View, passed away April 11, 2021 at the Renaissance Care Center.  She was born April 18, 1928 in Lindsay, to Pete and Pauline (Laux) Block.

Mrs. Kuntz graduated from Lindsay High School in 1945.  She married John Kuntz on February 20, 1952 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Lindsay.  They made...

Apr 8, 2021

Billy Frank (Rusty) Chilcoat, 86, left this earth to be welcomed home by God on April 8th. He passed away in Gainesville, Texas. Rusty was born to his loving parents Marion and Wanda Chilcoat, July 14, 1934 in Mexia, Texas.

He grew up in the Callisburg area, graduating from Callisburg High School in 1953. Immediately after graduation...

Apr 7, 2021

Funeral services for Wanda Sluder Kidd, 92, of Bedford, formerly of Gainesville, will be held on Friday, April 9, 2021 at 1:00 PM at the Temple Baptist Church with Dr. Eddie Chennault officiating. Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery in Gainesville under the direction of the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home. A visitation will be held one...

Apr 4, 2021

A Mass of Christian Burial for Gilbert Henry Kubis, 83, of Gainesville, is scheduled for 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church with Rev. Matthew Tatyrek officiating.  Interment will follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery.  The family will receive friends following a Rosary service that will begin at 4:30 P.M. on Wednesday, April 7, at...

Apr 2, 2021

Christy Louise Fenley, 53, of Gainesville, TX, passed away April 2, 2021 in Denton, TX.  The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, April 6, at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home, Gainesville.  The funeral service will begin at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, April 7, at Gethsemane Baptist Church, Gainesville, with Rev. Larry Kremling...

Mar 31, 2021

John Davis Halamicek gained his wings on March 31, 2021.  He was born on November 8, 1963 in Lubbock, TX, and Eugene John and Jimmie Mae Patton chose to be his parents.

On August 4, 2012 John married Sonya Elmore.  He had the biggest heart!  He was always there for his family and friends.

Mr....

Mar 28, 2021

Alvin Thomas went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 28, 2021 at 3:02 PM after a lengthy illness with heart failure. He was surrounded by his family and close friends at the time of death. Alvin was a long-time employee for the city of Gainesville, working in the water/waste department. He worked the night shift, and told stories...

Mar 24, 2021

Thelma went to be with the Lord on March 24,2021. She was born on December 5, 1920 to Maggie Weller Lorenz and Robert F. Lorenz in Toledo, Ohio.  She moved to Gainesville in 1959 when her husband John was transferred with National Supply.

Thelma worked as a realtor with Osborne-Hawkins Real Estate in the 1970’s and 1980’s.  ...

Mar 22, 2021

Peggy Charlene Adkins left this earthly world on Monday, March 22, 2021 peacefully in her sleep and started her heavenly journey with her beloved Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Peggy’s life will be celebrated with a service on Friday, March 26, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Temple Baptist Church with Dr. Eddie Chennault officiating, assisted by Pastor Brady...

Mar 21, 2021

Nathan Dale Lowry, of Gainesville, passed away March 21, 2021 at the age of 90.  He was born December 8, 1930 in Gainesville, to W. A. and Lucy (Clark) Lowry.  He was a proud Marine and served in the Korean War.

Later in life, Nathan worked for the National Supply Company in Gainesville.  After retirement, he enjoyed...

Mar 21, 2021

James “Sunshine” Lloyd Spruill, 63, of Gainesville, Texas passed away peacefully in his home Sunday, March 21, 2021. James is survived by his sister Linda Milam of Gainesville. Niece and Nephew Tina Davis of Gainesville, and Mike Newton of Healdton, OK. Children, son Jeremy Spruill of Denton, and stepdaughter Crystal Crosby of Whitesboro. Two grandchildren Alexis and Layton, numerous...

Mar 20, 2021

Funeral services for Ronald “Ronnie” Joe Talley, 66, of Lake Kiowa, are scheduled for 11:00 A.M. on Friday, March 26, 2021, at Gethsemane Baptist Church, Gainesville, with Rev. Hollis Parsons officiating.  Interment will follow at Center Point Cemetery, Saint Jo.  The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, March 25 at Geo. J. Carroll &...

Mar 18, 2021

Funeral services for Barbara J. Roberson, 84, of Gainesville, are scheduled for 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at The Fold of Grand Avenue with Casey Fain officiating.  Interment will follow at Era Cemetery.  The family will receive friends at 1:00 P.M. prior to the service.

Mrs. Roberson passed away March 18, 2021 in Hurst, TX....

Mar 18, 2021

A graveside service for Gene Hobbs, 87, of Gainesville, is scheduled for 10:00 A.M. on Monday, March 22, 2021 at Callisburg Cemetery with Loys Gene Hobbs officiating.

Gene was born September 6, 1933 in Tokio, TX to Doc and Opal (West) Hobbs.  He passed away March 18, 2021 in Denison.

Survivors include: son, Michael Hobbs...

Mar 16, 2021

Merlin Leon Wilson, known by most as “Shorty,” passed away at his home on March 16, 2021. He was born in Gainesville, Texas on August 11, 1939 to Herbert Leon Wilson and Dorothy Mae Robison.

Merlin married the love of his life, Lorene Haverkamp, in February, 1961 in Gainesville. They recently celebrated 60 years of marriage. Three...

Mar 15, 2021

Born, April 4th, 1945 in Progresso, Mexico, Santiago was born with love for the outdoors.  As a child, he enjoyed a farm full of animals where his love for farming and ranching began.  In 1967 he met his wife of 52 years, Bertha Acosta Duran.  With his first child born in 1969, he dreamed of a better life for...