Local obituaries for Gainesville, TX.

Apr 13, 2020

Aubrey Leo Lawson was born to Elvie and Cassie Lawson on April 12, 1925, and passed away on April 13, 2020, from Covid-19.  He was 95 years and 1 day young.

Leo was a Veteran of WWII where he earned several medals, including the Purple Heart.  Upon returning to the states, he worked over 30 years in...

Apr 12, 2020

Emma Lou Johnson, known her entire life as Lou to friends and family, passed away Sunday, April 12th at Texoma Medical Center in Denison. Her passing on Easter Sunday was a fitting and beautiful final chapter in a life devoted to her Christian faith.

Lou was born February 19th, 1930 in Berryville, AR as the daughter of...

Apr 7, 2020

Edward "Ed" Lee Trego, 62, of Gainesville, passed away April 7, 2020. Ed willed be loved and missed by is companion Twyana Bogle; mother Alice Trego; brother Charles Trego; sister Carol Groseclose; sister Kathy Coulson; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and many friends. Ed was cremated as per his wishes. There are no services planned at this time.

Apr 6, 2020

Jean Howell (Stewart) Tutt, 91, of Gainesville entered the Kingdom of Heaven on April 6, 2020.

Jean was born on Sept. 10, 1928, to James Quilbert Stewart, Sr. and Vera Ellen (Howell) Stewart in Dodd City, Texas. The Stewarts ran a boarding house in Dodd City for many years serving railroad workers and train travelers. In 1943...

Apr 6, 2020

Doris Jean Shaw Jones was born in Gainesville, Texas in June of 1930. She was the oldest of three girls. Her parents were Dora Graham Shaw and Hazel Baxter Shaw.

Doris attended J.M. Lindsey and Newsome Daugherty Memorial High School where she excelled in art, music and band. Doris was introduced to Pete...

Apr 5, 2020

A memorial service for Rhonda Dishman Pulte, 66, of Gainesville, is scheduled for 6:30 PM on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home.  Mrs. Pulte passed away April 5, 2020 in Denton.

Rhonda was born October 16, 1953 in Gainesville to Claude Elden and Ethel Ruth (Clark) Dishman.  She graduated from Gainesville...

Apr 4, 2020

Aleta Morgan Scribner, 100, of Gainesville, passed away April 4, 2020 in Gainesville.

Aleta was born October 8, 1919 in Fort Towson, OK to Joseph Haney and Sara Annie (Miller) Alexander.  She owned her own shop as a beauty operator for many years.  Mrs. Scribner was also a member of Commerce Street Church of Christ and the...

Apr 4, 2020

William B. “Bill” Hawke, 84, of Lake Kiowa, passed away April 4, 2020 in Gainesville, TX.

Bill was born in Elyria, OH on March 5, 1936 to William Arthur and Alice (Turner) Hawke.  He married Willa K. Rogers on October 28, 1978 in Oklahoma City, OK.  Mr. Hawke had retired from a successful career as a willing...

Mar 27, 2020

James Robison walked into the arms of God surrounded by his loving wife and family on March 27, 2020.  Born in Lamesa, TX on October 19, 1933 to Gaston and Ima Robison; James was a graduate of Lamesa High School and Texas Tech University (Wreck ‘Em!)  He married Audrene Rhine of Lockney, TX on December 22, 1955. ...

Mar 27, 2020

On Friday, March 27, 2020 Charles (Chuck) Edward Richter III, 65, of Gainesville passed from this life after a lengthy illness. No formal visitation or services are planned.

Chuck was born on March 7, 1955 in Camden, New Jersey to Charles Edward Richter, Jr and Florence Mary (DuPell) Richter. The Richter family moved from South Jersey to...

Mar 24, 2020

Graveside services for Sandra Lou Puckett, 80, of Gainesville, are set for 10:00 AM Friday, March 27, 2020 at the Era Cemetery under the direction of the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home. No formal visitation is planned. Sandra was born on March 4, 1940 in Albany, CA to Lewis Thayer Theobald and Ruby G. (Bentley) Theobald. She passed...

Mar 19, 2020

Graveside services for Mary Lee McDaniel, 69, of Callisburg, are scheduled for 3:00 PM on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Hibbit Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Friday, March 20 at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home.

Mrs. McDaniel passed away March 19, 2020 in Denison.

Mary Lee...

Mar 16, 2020

Funeral services for Juanita Martin Hampton, 91, of Gainesville, are set for 10:00 AM Thursday, March 19, 2020 at the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home with the Rev. Mark Loewen officiating.  Burial will follow in the New Resthaven Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 from 6:00 - 7:30 PM at the funeral...

Mar 15, 2020

Funeral services for Donald "Donnie" Earl Cloer , 76, of Gainesville, are scheduled for 2:00 PM Friday, March 20, 2020 at the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at the funeral home from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. Donnie was born on January...

Mar 11, 2020

C.E. “Butch” Perkins, 76, of Callisburg died March 11, 2020 at Medical City Denton following a brief illness.

He was born on October 18, 1943 to Herman and Lillie Maude Perkins in Gainesville, Texas. He graduated from Callisburg High School in 1962 and retired from Weber Aircraft in 2010 after 43 years.

Mar 10, 2020

Robert Paul Hundt was born in Gainesville, Texas, on May 30, 1954. He was the son of Joseph B. and Elfrieda Hundt. He died on March 10, 2020 from complications of diabetes.

Robert was a graduate of Lindsay High School and of the University of North Texas. He was a carpenter for many years. He enjoyed gardening,...

Mar 5, 2020

Funeral services for Talley Murrell Melear, 81, of Bedford, most recently of San Antonio, are scheduled for 1:00 PM on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home with Pastor Randy Taylor, Jr. officiating.  Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery.

Ms. Melear passed away March 5, 2020 in San Antonio.

Talley...

Mar 5, 2020

Funeral services for Robert Don Scott, 75, long-time Gainesville resident, most recently of Castle Rock, CO, are scheduled for 2:00 PM on Friday, March 13, 2020 at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home with Pastor John Stolz officiating.  Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 PM prior to the service....

Mar 2, 2020

Funeral services for Davis Earl Bridges, 78, of Aubrey, are scheduled for 2:00 PM on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home in Gainesville, TX.  Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 PM on Saturday at the funeral home.

Mr. Bridges passed away March...

Feb 27, 2020

The Mass of Christian Burial for Eugene Joseph Muzny, 93, of Lindsay, is scheduled for 10:00 AM on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church with Fr. Matthew Tatyrek officiating.  Interment will follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, March 3 at Geo. J. Carroll & Son...