Local obituaries for Gainesville, TX.

Nov 6, 2020

Richard W. Wildbrett, 80, of Gainesville, TX. passed away on November 6, 2020 with his family by his side. He was born on January 16, 1940 in Rochester, New York, to the late Alex Wildbrett and Margaret (Hinderle) Wildbrett. Richard spent his time working in the printing industry in Rochester before moving to Washington D.C., joining the Government printing office...

Nov 6, 2020

Emma "Sue" Hughs, 87, of Gainesville, went to be home on Friday, November 6, 2020. She was born to John Pearson and Julia Hester (Gudgell) Pearson on July 7, 1933 in Pottsboro, TX. She married the love of her life, Roy Hughs, on May 19, 1956, and they were happily married for 55 wonderful years. Sue is survived by her...

Nov 5, 2020

Nancy Jean Lowrey, 72, of Gainesville, was called home to Heaven on November 5, 2020.  She was born April 2, 1948 in Denison to W.A. and Shirley Henson.

Nancy was happily married to Phillip Wayne Lowrey for 33 years.  She was a very loving, caring, and supportive wife, mother, nanny, and friend.  She will forever be greatly...

Nov 5, 2020

Another piece of Gainesville’s history slipped away on Thursday, November 5 th when Mary McCain, our beloved champion for historic preservation, joined her dear friend Johnann Bezner in the presence of God.  Holding her hand was her loving caretaker, Rachel Howe.

Born December 22, 1927 in Gainesville, Mary Aurelia McCain was the seventh...

Nov 4, 2020

Wanda Ralene Thompson, 63, of Gainesville, passed away on November 4, 2020. Ralene was born to Bobby Joe Wood and Julia Ann (Fleming) Wood in Long Beach, California on August 28, 1957. She was the first of five children. She attended schools in California, Florida, Virginia, New Hampshire, and Hawaii. After she finished high school, her father retired from the...

Nov 4, 2020

James Leighton Smith, age 83 passed away on November 4, 2020 at Presbyterian Hospital, Denton, TX.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, November 7 at 2 p.m. at the Oak Grove Cemetery with interment by Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home.  Anthony Dresser and Mike Hines will officiate.

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Nov 3, 2020

A Mass of Christian Burial for Callie Josephine Dieter, 1 ½, of Blanco, TX, is scheduled for 10:00 AM on Friday, November 6, 2020, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church.  Interment will follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery.  A Rosary will be recited at 4:00 PM on Thursday, November 5, at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home, following which the...

Nov 2, 2020

Helen Lorene Hudspeth (Ford), 83 passed away Monday November 2, 2020 in Forestburg, Texas.

There will be a visitation Thursday November 5, 2020 from 6-8pm at the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home in Gainesville, Texas.  Funeral services will be held Friday November 6, 2020 at 1:00pm at the Forestburg United Methodist Church with Pastor Greg...

Oct 31, 2020

Johnann Catherine (Seyler) Bezner, 94, of Gainesville, passed away October 31, 2020 in Gainesville.  Services for Mrs. Bezner are as follows:

Rosary will be recited at 4:30 PM on Thursday, November 5, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Muenster.

Rosary will be recited at 4:30 PM on Friday, November 6, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Lindsay....

Oct 30, 2020

Funeral services for Jack Lindsay Leverett, 70, of Collinsville, are scheduled for 2:00 P.M. on Monday, November 2, 2020, at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home with Jack Crockett and James Bridges officiating.  Interment, with military honors, will follow at Fairview Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Sunday, November 1, at the...

Oct 24, 2020

Gary Lynn Holland , 67 of Gainesville, TX went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 24, 2020.

Gary Lynn Holland was the son of Amos and Carol Holland.  He was born on January 11, 1953 in Ft. Worth, TX.  He was the eldest of 8 children.

He was...

Oct 22, 2020

Funeral services for Betty Strauser, 78, of Denison, are scheduled for 1:00 PM on Monday, October 26, 2020 at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home, Gainesville, with Pastor Michael Daniels officiating.  Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Gainesville.  The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Sunday, October 25 at the funeral home.

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Oct 21, 2020

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A service memorializing the life of Nancy Anita Chaney, 79, of Gainesville, is scheduled for 3:30 PM on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home with Bro. Wiley Sullivan officiating.  The family will receive friends beginning at 2:30 PM.

Mrs. Chaney entered heaven on...

Oct 14, 2020

Robert Joseph LaSalle, 82, passed away peacefully in his home on October 14, 2020 after a long battle with Congestive Heart Failure. Bob was born October 27, 1938 in New York City, NY. He served his country in the US Army then married Marilyn (Wordsman) LaSalle in Glen Cove, NY where they raised their sons, Robert E. LaSalle, Timothy...

Oct 12, 2020

Funeral services for Rodney Lynn Balthrop, 74, of Rosston, are scheduled for 10:00 AM on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Kremling officiating.  Interment will follow at Rosston Cemetery.  The family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 14 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the funeral home.

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Oct 9, 2020

Marynel Patterson of Cambridge Shores, Pottsboro, Texas, passed on October 9, 2020 in Texoma Medical Center, Denison, Texas. She was born on July 31, 1937 in Dallas, Texas to Thurman and Virginia Weaver.  She graduated from Pleasant Grove High School in 1955. Shortly after graduating, she decided to move to Arizona. There she started her career as a secretary to...

Sep 30, 2020

Jimmy Dean Prescher, 72, of Valley View passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2020.  He was born on October 23, 1947 in Modesto, California to Leo and Hilda (Sicking) Prescher.

Jimmy grew up in and graduated from Valley View.  After graduation, he was drafted into the Army.  He married Pauline Fleitman on July 10, 1971.  He worked...

Sep 27, 2020

Nancy Kidd Moeller, 72, formerly of Gainesville, earned a pair of wings and a big promotion on September 27, 2020. After a 9-year battle of hide-and-seek with Alzheimer’s Disease, she is now hiding behind the clouds where her memories are restored and protected. Regardless of the memories no longer in sight, she always remembered Jesus, always danced when she...

Sep 26, 2020

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Mary Ruth Switzer Fowler passed away Saturday September 26, 2020 at the Countryside Nursing Home in Pilot Point Denton County, Texas.

Graveside services will be Saturday October 24th 2020 at Roselawn Memorial Park in Denton Texas at 3:30 PM.

Siblings

Mary had three siblings. The eldest was Geraldine Briggs, Mary...

Sep 24, 2020

Larry Ancil West went to his heavenly home September 24, 2020 following a short stay in Medical City Lewisville.  He was born October 9, 1958 in Gainesville, Texas to Lucian Ancil (L.A.) West and Helen Ritcherson Sears West.  He attended school in both Thackerville, OK and Gainesville, TX. He graduated from Cooke County College (now North Central Texas College.) ...