Local obituaries for Gainesville, TX.
Marietta Wells Smalley
Jul 26, 2026
Marietta Wells Smalley (Polly), age 99, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2026 in Gainesville, Texas. She was born April 17, 1927 in Minneapolis, MN to Elizabeth Glascock Wells and John Frederick Wells.
Marietta graduated from Kasson High School and later worked at the Kasson telephone company until she married the love of her life, Robert David Smalley, on January 1,...
Hon. Judith A. Hunter
Aug 16, 2026
There are some people’s lives that are best summed up by dates, places, and accomplishments. Others are better told through the memories and legacies they leave behind.
Judy Ann Hunter was the definition of this.
If you knew Judy, you knew that family was the center of everything. She was born June 28, 1954 in Muenster, Texas to Robert and Betty Richey,...
Ronald M. McKnight
Aug 14, 2026
Ronald Marton McKnight, 84 , of Gainesville , Texas passed away August 14, 2026 at North Texas Medical Center of Gainesville, Texas surrounded by loved ones. He was born on August 19, 1941 in Hale, Texas to Thomas Marton and Agnes Lucile (Knight) McKnight.
Ronald graduated from Gainesville High School, after that he met the love of his life Fannie Morales...
Howard "Randy" Randall Jones
Aug 7, 2026
A celebration of life service for Howard Randall (Randy) Jones is scheduled for 3:00 PM Friday, August 14, 2026 at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home with Rev. Hollis Parsons officiating. A visitation will be held prior to the service at 2:00 PM.
Mr. Jones passed away peacefully at his home on Friday August 7th. He was born September 11,...
Dixie Gilbert Fletcher
Aug 6, 2026
Dixie Joan Gilbert was born in Raymond Illinois in 1934 to Ira Lee and Mayme Gilbert. Dixie’s place of birth ended up being prophetic for the trajectory of her life. The youngest of ten children (seven girls and three boys), Dixie grew up during a difficult time in American history, yet she and her sisters always found time for fun....
Jayne Banks Austin
Aug 3, 2026
Born in Durant, Oklahoma on February 14, 1931, to M.L. Banks and Lela Robinett, Miss Jayne peacefully departed this earth on August 3, 2026 in Granbury, Texas having lived a long, productive and meaningful life.
Jayne was preceded in death by her husband Marcus William Austin and her only child, Kim Banks Austin, as well as her brother Bob L. Banks...
Sandra Ann Richardson
Aug 3, 2026
Sandra Ann (Boland) Richardson, 65, of Lake Kiowa, Texas passed away August 3, 2026 at North Texas Medical Center of Gainesville, Texas surrounded by loved ones. She was born on August 15, 1960 in Atlanta, Georgia to Clarence Alfred and Dorothy Margaret (Reid) Boland.
Sandy graduated Nursing School from NCTC with her Associates degree of Nursing in 1999. She worked for...
Tammy Louise Lively-Lingle
Jul 31, 2026
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Tammy L. McAfee Lively-Lingle, who departed this life on July 31, 2026, at the age of 51.
Born on July 18, 1975, in Denison, Texas, Tammy entered the world as someone who, like so many, carried both beauty and burdens. Life shaped her in ways few could fully understand, yet she continued forward...
Wesley George Hubik
Jul 29, 2026
Wesley George Hubik, age 88, of Mesquite, TX, passed away July 29, 2026, peacefully at his home.
Wesley was born September 29, 1937 in Cottonwood, TX. He was raised in West, TX where he spoke Czech until he started school. He graduated from West High School and helped on his family farm. Following school, Mr. Hubik served two years in the...
Lujuana Crawford
Jul 27, 2026
Lujuana Dutton Crawford, age 85, of Gainesville, Texas, passed away peacefully on Monday July 27, 2026.
Born on December 30, 1940, to Delbert Dutton and Modelle Mae Dutton, Lujuana lived a life rooted in faith, family, and love. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend whose kindness and caring spirit touched everyone who knew her.
Lujuana was preceded in...
Raymond "Bud" Metzler
Jul 27, 2026
A Mass of Christian Burial for Raymond John "Bud" Metzler, 93, of Lindsay, is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Friday, July 31, 2026, at St. Peter's Catholic Church, with Fr. John Martin and Fr. Brett Metzler officiating. Interment will follow at St. Peter's Cemetery. A Rosary will be recited at 6:00 PM on Thursday, July 30, at Geo. J. Carroll &...
Nancy Watts Vance
Jul 23, 2026
Nancy passed away peacefully on July 23, 2026 at the age of 70, surrounded by her loved ones, after a courageous battle with leukemia, facing her illness with incredible strength and grace.
Those who shared in Nancy’s life: her loving husband Ted, his children Benjamin (Alison), Richard (Cecily), Juddson (Kerri) and John, grandchildren Ford, Izzy, Wyatt, Norah, Scout, Effie, Kenny, Myra...
Linda Bevers
Jul 20, 2026
Beverly Linda Wright Bevers, 90, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2026. Born on February 14, 1936, Beverly's life was marked by unwavering faith, quiet strength, and a deep love for those around her.
She was born in Breckenridge, Texas, and later made her home in Valley View before settling in Irving, where she spent many years building a life centered...
Dale Raymond Alexander
Jul 20, 2026
Dale Raymond Alexander, 93, of Whitesboro, TX, passed away on July 20th, 2026, surrounded by loving family.
Dale was born Nov 23rd, 1932, in Paraloma, Arkansas, the son of Gutharie and May Alexander.
Dale joined the Air Force in 1952 and served until honorably discharged in 1956. During his time of service, he was promoted to Airman 1st Class and performed the...
Alice McDonald
Jul 19, 2026
Alice Lynn McDonald (née Peschke), aged 82, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2026. Born on April 19, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois, Alice lived a life defined by love, faith, and devotion to her family and community. She was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, and her presence will be more than deeply missed.
Alice was the beloved wife...
Christopher Paul Kiser
Jul 19, 2026
A graveside service for Christopher Paul Kiser, 57, of Gainesville, will be held at 9:00 AM Friday, July 24, 2026 in Fairview Cemetery with Rev. Robert Kelley officiating.
Mr. Kiser passed away in Denton on July 19, 2026. He was born in San Fernando, CA on December 9, 1968 to George Albert, Jr. and Charlene Grady Kiser.
Chris is survived by his...
Jeannie Sue Scott
Jul 18, 2026
Jeannie Sue Millican Scott was born in Waco, TX on February 16, 1951 to John Dickinson Millican and Peggy Susan Lee Lavender. She died on July 18, 2026 at Wheeler Terrace Assisted Living Facility in Gainesville, TX at the age of 75 years old.
Jeannie is preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, Thomas Scott, parents, John and Peggy...
Montana Neileen Davis
Jul 18, 2026
Montana Neileen McMann Davis, 92, of Gordonville, Texas passed away July 18th, 2026 at Whitesboro Health & Rehabilitation Center of Whitesboro, Texas, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on January 31, 1934 in Long Creek, Oregon to Jack McMann and Luella Marjorie (Thompson) McMann.
Montana married Lonnie Eugene (Gene) Davis, May 29th 1953. They were blessed with 5 children...
Elizabeth Joan Bell Cook
Jul 13, 2026
Elizabeth Joan (pronounced Joann) Cook, 93, of Victoria, TX, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 13, 2026. She was born on May 31, 1933, at home in Gainesville, TX, to the late Jack Keith Bell, Sr. and Zola Tippit Bell.
Joan(n) lived a wonderful life. Raised in Gainesville, she graduated from Gainesville High in 1950. She married Edward Duane Cook, Sr....
Andrew Sanders
Jun 29, 2026
Andrew Sanders, age 81, of Gainesville, TX, passed away June 29, 2026 in Gainesville.
Andrew was born March 26, 1945 in Gainesville. He graduated from Booker T. Washington High School, where he was a member of the band. Mr. Sanders then enlisted in the U.S. Army where he served over two years during Vietnam. While in service, Mr. Sanders qualified as...
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