OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Gainesville, TX.

Gerald Winston Mitchell

Gerald Winston Mitchell

Sep 8, 2026

Gerald Winston Mitchell, 77, of Gainesville, Texas, passed away September 8, 2026, at Pecan Tree Rehab and Healthcare Center in Gainesville.

Gerald was born May 13, 1949, in Melissa, Texas, to Winifred and Mary Mitchell. He married the love of his life, Dorothy Lowry, on September 6, 1974, and they welcomed their daughter, Melissa, in April, 1976. Gerald was a loving...

Maria Garcia de Huerta

Maria Garcia de Huerta

Sep 4, 2026

Maria Garcia de Huerta, age 73, of Gainesville, TX, passed away September 4, 2026 in Denton, TX. Maria was born June 2, 1953 in Tula, Tamaulipas, Mexico.

Survivors include: her children, the Huerta Garcia family: Jose Luis, Graciela, Rosalinda, Maribel, Alfredo, and Omar; her grandchildren: Jesus Jr., Luis, Uriel, Eden, Rigoberto Jr., Gabriela, Michelle, Neymar, Angelica Ma., Vanesa, Mariela, Berenise, Jose...

Jimmy Ray Dickerson

Jimmy Ray Dickerson

Sep 2, 2026

Jimmy Dickerson, 59, of Woodbine, passed away September 2, 2026 in Fort Worth.

Jimmy was born October 12, 1966 in Gainesville. He was a member of the 1985 graduating class of Gainesville High School. Jimmy was a talented artist and loved to draw. He enjoyed playing Bingo and dearly loved his dog, Zorro. Jimmy will be fondly remembered as a fun-loving...

Dr. Robert F. Chaloupecky (Bob/Chops)

Dr. Robert F. Chaloupecky (Bob/Chops)

Sep 2, 2026

Robert F. Chaloupecky (Bob/Chops) was born to William J. and Dorothy A. (Liebrum) Chaloupecky on April 8, 1940 in St. Louis, Missouri. He passed on September 2, 2026 at the age of 86.

His nickname was “Chops” given to him by his 8th grade basketball coach. He attended Normandy High School in St. Louis County and graduated in 1959. He played...

Dale Ray Alexander

Dale Ray Alexander

Aug 30, 2026

Dale Ray Alexander, age 71, of Lindsay, TX, passed away peacefully on August 30, at Medical City Fort Worth, surrounded by his loved ones. Dale Ray was born the first of four children to Dale and Dorothy (Arnold) Alexander in Gainesville, TX, on August 26, 1955. He graduated from Gainesville High School and from there served in the United States...

Jimme Burk

Jimme Burk

Aug 29, 2026

Jimme Glen Burk, 87, of Lindsay, Texas passed away August 29, 2026 at River Valley Health & Rehabilitation Center of Gainesville, Texas surrounded by loved ones. He was born on April 25, 1939 in Gainesville, Texas to Dorthy Louise Hellums and shortly after was adopted by Jim and Dovie Burk.

Jimme met the love of his life Carolyn Lea Moss and...

Lisa Marie McAden

Lisa Marie McAden

Aug 27, 2026

Lisa Rennels McAden, 55, of Collinsville, Texas passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on August 27, 2026, after a long, courageous battle against cancer at UT Southwestern in Dallas, Texas.

She was born March 15, 1971, to Royce Rennels and Sylvia Gonzalez in Gainesville, Texas, both of whom passed within seven weeks of each other earlier this year. Throughout...

Dorothy E. Book

Dorothy E. Book

Aug 25, 2026

Dorothy Ellen (Dollar) Book, aged 85, passed away on August 25, 2026. A cherished resident of Runaway Bay, TX, and most recently La Vernia, TX, Dorothy was born on February 5, 1941, in Yarnaby, OK. She married her beloved Jan Book in 1972 and together they shared a life filled with love and companionship.

Dorothy's passions included quilting and golfing, activities...

Hon. Judith A. Hunter

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,...

Cynthia "Cindy" Sue Morrow

Cynthia "Cindy" Sue Morrow

Aug 15, 2026

Cynthia Sue Washburn Morrow, "Cindy", returned to the loving arms of Our Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 15, 2026.

Cindy was born on December 14, 1948 in St. Paul, Minnesota, to James Kirk and Ruth Gurley Washburn, and was their only child. As a young child she moved first to Dallas, Texas and then to Logansport, Louisiana, where she graduated...

Ronald M. McKnight

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 &...

Marietta Wells Smalley

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,...

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