Local obituaries for Gainesville, TX.

Feb 11, 2026

Bobbie Gene Lemons, 92, of Gainesville, Texas passed away February 11, 2026 at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Denton, Texas. He was born on February 16, 1933 in Tioga, Texas to the late Eulace Earnest and Fannie Allene (Cason) Lemons. He married Parthenia (Tena) Huffhines March 20, 1953 in Durant, Oklahoma and they celebrated more than 65 years together.

He served...

Feb 10, 2026

Jan 29, 2026

Genevieve “Genny” Koziol was born October 24, 1941 in Los Angeles, CA to the late John Joseph Firlit and Virginia Essick Firlit. She grew up in Colorado Springs, CO where she graduated from Colorado Springs High School and Blair Business College. An extremely energetic, capable businesswoman, Genny’s career begun as a medical secretary at the 10th Medical Group, (which operates...

Feb 19, 2026

Joy Butler Davidson, 90, of Marietta, Oklahoma, went to be with her Lord and Savior February 19, 2026 in Ardmore, Oklahoma.

Joy was born on April 25, 1935, in Kaufman, Texas, to Cleo and Ruby Fife Butler. She graduated from Kaufman High School in 1953 and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business and Library Sciences from East Texas State University.

On March...

Feb 15, 2026

Chisam Darrell Wolf, 45, of Gainesville, TX, passed away in Denison, TX on February 15, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Chisam was born June 26, 1980 in Sherman, TX to Kathy Terry and Darrell Wolf. Chisam was raised alongside his younger brother, Wesley Adam and younger sister, Katy Rose. Chisam was always a caretaker to his younger siblings and highly...

Feb 13, 2026

Jane Wright, 86, of Gainesville, Texas passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026, at Pecan Tree Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.

Jane was born on March 18, 1939, in Fouke, Arkansas to Clifton and Valrie (Walls) Easley. She was raised alongside six brothers, growing up in a close-knit family that shaped her lifelong devotion to faith and family.

On May 4, 1957, she...

Feb 10, 2026

Rosina Agatha (Hellinger) Kubis, age 75, resident of Lindsay, TX, passed away February 10, 2026 in Gainesville.

Rosina was born February 22, 1950 in Muenster, TX and she attended school in Gainesville. She married Gilbert Kubis in Lindsay, TX and the couple spent 47 years together before Gilbert’s passing in 2021. Mrs. Kubis served as activity director of St. Richard’s Villa...

Feb 9, 2026

Jacqueline "Jackie" Michelle Bengfort passed February 9th, 2026 at home with her beloved husband Robert by her side. She was a wonderful wife, Momma, Mamaw, sister and aunt. She followed in her sister Billie’s footsteps and became a Nurse. She loved and enjoyed her career for nearly 30 years. Her smile always lit up a room and could make the...

Feb 8, 2026

William C. Graham, known by many as Bill, passed away February 8, 2026 in Valley View, TX.

Bill was born September 16, 1935 in Parks, NE. He started school in a one-room school house in Dundy Co., NE and graduated high school after the family had moved to Colorado. He also lived in Kansas for a time and moved to Texas...

Feb 8, 2026

Marina Camarillo Salazar, de 63 años, falleció el día 8 de febrero, dejando un profundo vacío en el corazón de quienes la amaron.

Marina fue una mujer amorosa, fuerte y dedicada a su familia. Como esposa, madre y pilar del hogar, su vida estuvo marcada por el amor incondicional, la entrega y los valores que sembró en cada uno de los...

Feb 7, 2026

Charles Edward Schumacher, known by many as “Chuck”, age 62, resident of Lindsay, TX, passed away February 7, 2026 at his home surrounded by family following a long battle with cancer.

Chuck was born February 22, 1963 in Gainesville, TX. He attended school at St. Mary’s Catholic School and graduated from Gainesville High School in 1981. While in school, he participated...

Feb 6, 2026

Patricia Ann (Freeman) Sharp, known by many as “Tricia”, age 76, of Gainesville, TX, passed away February 6, 2026, in Gainesville.

Patricia was born August 1, 1949 in Gainesville. She married Pat Sharp on September 4, 1970 in Gainesville. Patricia graduated from Gainesville High School in 1967 and earned her R.N. degree from Grayson County College in 1970. She worked in...

Jan 31, 2026

Patricia Kay McLerran Childress, age 73, of Gainesville, Texas passed away on January 31, 2026 at Brookside Nursing Home in Madill, Oklahoma. She was born on January 17, 1953 in Gainesville, Texas to Arnold and Dorothy (Tatum) McLerran.

Patricia was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

There are no services scheduled for Mrs. Childress at this...

Jan 29, 2026

Mary Frances (Chapman) Preston, aged 90, peacefully fell asleep in the Lord on the morning of January 29, 2026, in Gainesville, Texas. Born on March 10, 1935, in Ivanhoe, Texas, she was the beloved daughter of James John and Mary Eliza (Jones) Chapman.

Early Life and Family

Mrs. Preston married Jack Preston on December 18, 1954. Together they raised seven children, cherishing...

Jan 27, 2026

Gwen Novak

1962 - 2026

Gwen passed peacefully in her home/artist’s studio in Gainesville, Texas, the evening of January 27th, 2026. She was born February 17, 1962, in Berea, Ohio to Frank and Ruth Novak. She was preceded in death by her father, Frank, and is survived by her mother, Ruth; children, Chloe Schultz (Braulio Araujo) and Winston Schultz (Chloe Holsinger); siblings...

Jan 25, 2026

Stella Rose Streng Phillipp died on Sunday, January 25, 2026 in Gainesville, Texas at the age of 92, in the comfort of her daughter and son-in-law, Tina and Brad Hall’s, home.

Stella was born in Muenster, Texas on September 10, 1933 to John Peter Streng and Mary Agnes Wimmer Streng. She was married to Thomas Edward Phillipp on September 10, 1952...

Jan 25, 2026

Brett Alexander Wells

May 5, 1972 – January 25, 2026

Brett Alexander Wells, age 53, passed away on January 25, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of service, faith, and unwavering devotion to his family. A man of deep-rooted strength and integrity, Brett lived a life defined by honor, love, and commitment to others.

For 34 years, Brett was a devoted and loving husband...

Jan 24, 2026

Herbert Henry Schmidlkofer, 91 of Lindsay, passed away on January 23, 2026 in Gainesville, Texas. A rosary will be recited at 6:00 pm on Friday, January 30, 2026 at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral home with visitation to follow. A Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church...

Jan 23, 2026

Louise Annette "Pat" Miller Ford died peacefully at the family farm in Rosston on Friday, January 23, 2026, surrounded by her family. Pat was 92 years old.

Pat was born October 26, 1933 to Toney Lewis Miller and Rachel Leah Martin on the family farm at Era. The youngest of 5 children. She married Paul W. "Bud" Ford on May 20,...

Jan 21, 2026

Ross Edward Blue, Jr., 76, of Valley View, TX, passed away January 21, 2026, in Plano, TX.

Ross was born May 13, 1949 in New Brunswick, NJ. He grew up in Milltown, NJ and graduated from Saint Joseph High School in Metuchen, NJ. Following graduation, Ross enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served from 1969 to 1972. Once honorably discharged,...