Local obituaries for Gainesville, TX.

Dec 22, 2020

ROBERT "BOB" EUGENE CARR

Robert “Bob” Eugene Carr, age 75, of Valley View, went to be with the Lord on December 22, 2020.  He was surrounded by his family as he passed.

Bob was born on September 5, 1945 to Dorothy Ellen (Warren) Carr and Ferrel Robert Carr in...

Dec 21, 2020

Jesse James Tease, 64, of Callisburg, passed away December 21, 2020 in Gainesville.

Jesse was born June 17, 1956 in Lawrenceburg, TN to Jim and Helen (Martin) Tease.  He was a heavy equipment operator in construction industries.  Jesse treasured the time he spent with his best friend and wife of 45 years.  He enjoyed fishing and hunting...

Dec 21, 2020

Donald (Don, Donnie, Dad, Poppy) Sabec was born August 17,1935 in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania to Joseph Sabec and Frances Bate Sabec who moved their family from Slovenia. He is survived by his wife, Janice Rae Sabec, and two daughters, Denise Henzler and husband David, Susan Thomas and husband Ron, and granddaughters Natalie and Nicole Thomas. Don was predeceased in death...

Dec 21, 2020

Imogene Franks Turpen was born April 12, 1926 in Sherman, TX.  She passed away December 21, 2020 in Whitesboro, TX at the age of 94.

Survivors include: daughter, Sandra Everett of Whitesboro; daughter, Gayla Grant and husband, Wayne of Bogalusa, LA; daughter, Deanna Singleton and husband, Gregory of Plano, TX; son, Jimmy Turpen and wife, Julie of...

Dec 19, 2020

Roby Winfred Zachary, 93, of Gainesville, went to be with the Lord on December 19, 2020.

Mr. Zachary was born on May 2, 1927 to P.O. Zachary and Emma Zachary in Blue Ridge, Texas.

Roby was preceded in death by his parents, son Randy Zachary, son Rickey Zachary, and first wife of 69 years, Jean....

Dec 18, 2020

Andy Vincent Arendt

Andy Vincent Arendt, age 72 of Lindsay, passed away after a battle with Covid-19 on Dec 18, 2020 at 8:00 p.m.  He was born in Muenster, TX to the late Andrew ‘Nick” Arendt and MaryAnn Arendt on April 4, 1948.

Andy graduated from University of North Texas with a degree in marketing....

Dec 18, 2020

Richard Lee LaFlamme, 73, of Callisburg, went to be with the Lord on December 18, 2020.  He was surrounded by family and friends.

Richard was born on February 14, 1947 to Ora Lee (Cline) LaFlamme and Step-Father E.J. LaFlamme

Services are Monday, December 21, 2020 at 2:00 pm with...

Dec 18, 2020

Thomas (Tommy) Monroe Smith, Jr., 71, of Era, went to be with the Lord Friday morning December 18, 2020 in Gainesville, TX.

Tommy was born to Thomas (Chuck) Monroe and Essie (McDill) Smith in Gainesville on December 9, 1949.  He was an Era High School graduate in 1968.

Mr. Smith married Janet Miller of Era...

Dec 16, 2020

The funeral has been postponed 1 week. It will now be held 2:00 Sunday, December 27, 2020 at the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home chapel.

Funeral services for Arthur “Art” Eugene Roberts, 90, of Valley View, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral...

Dec 15, 2020

Becky Sides Solley passed away on December 15, 2020. She was born February 5, 1958 in Midland, TX to Benjamin and Wanda Sides, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her loving husband, Chuck Solley, her 3 children, Lisa, Bryan, and Brandon, and her grandchildren Zayn, Dylan, Skylynn, and Benjamin; she is also survived by siblings Carol...

Dec 14, 2020

Paul “PD” Dhane 78, of Gainesville, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020 at Medical City Denton.

Paul was born on January 17,1942 in Collin County, Texas to Odie B and Ruby Mae (McBee) Dhane. He served in the Army and was Honorably discharged January 1966. After serving in the military, he worked...

Dec 9, 2020

Funeral services for Juan "Pancho" Francisco Valadez, 57, of Gainesville, are set for 10:00 AM Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home. A rosary will be held at the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home at 6:00 PM Friday, December 11, 2020. Pancho was born on April 15, 1963 in Jalisco, Mexico to...

Dec 8, 2020

Evelyn LaRue Beal of Gainesvil le, Tx., went to meet Jesus on December 8, 2020. She is now at peace in Heaven. She was born on September 8,19 38 in Quanah, Texas to Hardie Elisah Williams and Delma Lee Dailey Williams. She loved her children more than anything. She raised her 3 children all on her own with the help...

Dec 8, 2020

Cory Ralston, 51, of Gainesville, passed away on December 8, 2020 at Presbyterian Hospital in Denton after a year long fight against cancer.

Cory was born on March 18, 1969 in Gainesville to Johnny and Marianne (Chambers) Ralston.  He graduated from Gainesville High School and the University of North Texas with a B.S....

Dec 7, 2020

Jimmy Don May, 75, of Gainesville passed away on December 7, 2020 in Gainesville. Jimmy was born on September 6, 1945 in Collinsville to Ralph May and Jerlene (Green) May. He is survived by his wife Ann May of Woodbine; son Bobby May and his wife Sherry of Tioga; son Cameron Wilson of Woodbine; step-son Brian Wilson of Gainesville; step-son...

Dec 7, 2020

Mary Louise Hager Killgore passed away on December 7, 2020 in Gainesville, at the age of 93, with her husband of 76+ years by her side.  She was born August 10, 1927 in Fort Worth.   She attended Birdville High School.  She received her bachelor’s degree in Social Services from Arora University in Arora, Illinois.  She married Lee Aldon Killgore...

Dec 5, 2020

Gary W. Bloodworth, 68, of Callisburg, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, December 5, 2020.

Graveside services will be held at the New Hope Cemetery in Valley View on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at 2:00 PM.

The Family will receive friends for visitation on Tuesday from 5:00...

Dec 5, 2020

Funeral Mass for Marie Zimmerer, 102, of Gainesville, is set for 10:00 AM Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at the St. Peter's Catholic Church in Lindsay with Fr. Raymond McDaniel Officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery under the direction of the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home. A rosary will be held at 6:00 PM Tuesday,...

Dec 4, 2020

Zona Mae Thurman passed away on December 4, 2020 in Gainesville, Texas at the age of 88, with family by her side. She was born June 24th, 1932 to Roy and Rachel Reynolds in Thackerville, Oklahoma. She attended Gainesville High School. After High School she went on to be an LVN at Gainesville Convalescent Center for 17 years. Zona...

Dec 4, 2020

Michaela “Kelly” Dill, 68, passed away on Friday, December 4, 2020 in Ardmore, Oklahoma.

Kelly was a long-time educator of grades 6-12. Teaching was her passion and she enjoyed being able to help children learn and watching them grow. Kelly was fortunate to teach in many cities across several states. She had a...