Local obituaries for Gainesville, TX.
Rita Catherine Corcoran
Jun 9, 2025
Rita Catherine Corcoran was born in Lindsay, Texas, on November 5, 1932, the eighth child of Clem and Amelia Hermes.
She graduated from Lindsay High School and went to work for Southwestern Bell as one of the classic “operators” when making phone calls. She married Harold Corcoran on April 27, 1955. Immediately thereafter, the newlyweds moved to Farmington, New Mexico and...
Michael (Robin) Christopher Raven
Jun 8, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Michael (Robin) Christopher Raven
10.28.1966 | 06.08.2025
Michael (Robin) Christopher Raven, 58 of Gainesville, TX passed away after a brief illness on 06.08.2025 surrounded by loving family.
Michael was born 10.28.1966 in Van Nuys, CA, and the son of Mathew & Kay (Wooten) | Williamson.
Michael attended Wills Point High School and Bryan Adams...
Janelle "Gran Gran" Cummins
Jun 8, 2025
Funeral services for Janelle “Gran Gran” Cummins, 86, of Gainesville, are scheduled for 11:00 AM Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Kremling officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery. A visitation will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, the hour before the service.
Mrs. Cummins passed away June 8, 2025 in Gainesville....
Kelly Jo Nance
Jun 7, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Kelly Jo Nance, who died on June 7, 2025 at the age of 65 after a long battle with chronic illness. Born Kelly Jo Pearson on June 28, 1959 in Gainesville, Texas, she was a woman whose love and generosity knew no boundaries and whose kindness touched every life...
Thomas (Tommy) Raymond Leeper, Jr.
Jun 7, 2025
Thomas (Tommy) Raymond Leeper Jr. 71, of Gainesville passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 7th, 2025, in Gainesville, Texas. Tommy was born in Gainesville on August 19th, 1953, to Tom Leeper Sr. and Juanita Leeper. He was a 1971 graduate of Gainesville High School.
An avid craftsman, Tommy opened Leeper Custom Cabinets in Gainesville in 1976. In 1992, he opened Celina...
David Wayne Smith
Jun 5, 2025
David Wayne Smith, originally of Gainesville, Texas, age 70, passed away from cancer on June 5, 2025, at his home in Syracuse, Nebraska, surrounded by his family.
David was born on February 21, 1955 in Gainesville, Texas to Walter Cleveland Smith and Ruby Imajean Turner. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Rosanna (Rosie) Smith; daughters Rebecca Conditt-Schaber, Trena...
Joyce Laverne Goodman
Jun 4, 2025
Joyce Laverne Goodman, 90, a longtime resident of Gainesville, TX, passed away June 4, 2025, in Oklahoma City, OK. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Tolliver Joe Goodman; father Wilburn Crawley; mother Eunice Mae Dawkins; sister Virginia Lee Minon; daughter Debra Sue Newton; and grandsons David Brent Goodman and Justin David Harvey.
Mrs. Goodman was born...
Carla Geraldine Smith
Jun 2, 2025
Carla Geraldine Smith, 68, of Gainesville, Texas, passed away on June 2nd 2025, following long term health complications.
Carla was born July 9th 1956 in Gainesville, Texas, the daughter of Geraldine (Mabry) & Billy E. Smith.
Carla graduated from Gainesville High School in 1974. She worked as a Benefit Coordinator at Texas Department of Health & Human Services, for many years.
Carla especially...
Glenn Lewis Loch
Jun 2, 2025
Glenn Lewis Loch, 89, of Gainesville, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2025.
Born on February 28, 1936 to George Henry and Josephine Bogan Loch, Glenn dedicated his life to service, community and most of all to his family. A devoted husband to Helen Loch, his beloved wife, a proud father to Mike Loch and Jeff Loch and a loving...
Charles Ray Hunter
May 25, 2025
Charles Ray Hunter, 85, of Corinth, TX, passed away May 25, 2025 at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born on January 5, 1940, in Marysville, TX to James and Clara (Vessel) Hunter.
Charles graduated from Gainesville High School in 1960. He married the love of his life, Mary Lee Dennis on June 17, 1961 at Harvey Street Baptist...
Billie Marie Balthrop
May 23, 2025
Billie Marie Balthrop, age 88, died peacefully Friday, May 23, 2025 at her home in Gordonville, TX surrounded by her loved ones.
Billie was born on February 23, 1937 in Muenster, Texas to Juanita Davis Murphy and Elmer “Shorty” Murphy. She lived her life, and found great joy in serving others. She worked many years in nursing and later in retail...
Cloma Jean Mitchell
May 22, 2025
Mrs. Cloma Jean Mitchell of Wichita Falls, died May 22nd, 2025 at home with the love of her life by her side. She was born on August 13, 1939 in Marietta, OK to Granville and Cloma Ellis. Jean married Robert O. Mitchell on June 3, 1956 in Gainesville, TX. She and Robert had 3 children, Scott Mitchell, Richard Mitchell and...
Virginia G. Links
May 17, 2025
Funeral services for Virginia G. Ware Links, 98, formerly of Gainesville, are scheduled for 11:00 AM Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at Geo. J. Carroll & Son with Bro. David Whittington officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery. A visitation will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.
Mrs. Links passed away May 17, 2025 in...
Jimmy Hood Spencer
May 16, 2025
Jimmy Hood Spencer, 95, formerly of Gainesville, passed away May 16, 2025, in Granbury. He was born May 29, 1929 in Breckenridge to John Walter and Theodotia (Hood) Spencer.
Jimmy married the love of his life, Lougenia Ann Wingo on September 19, 1951. He enjoyed square dancing and metal detecting in his spare time. He loved to spend time at the...
Carvin Lee Moseley
May 15, 2025
Carvin Lee Moseley, 78, of Forestburg, passed away May 15, 2025 in Forestburg.
Carvin was born September 22, 1946 in Gainesville and grew up in Forestburg and the surrounding area. His love for the western way of life began from an early age when he was awarded High Individual in the FFA State Land Judging competition. Mr. Moseley continued his agricultural...
Barbara Jenell Cravens
May 13, 2025
A funeral service for Barbara Jenell Cravens, 84, of Gainesville, is scheduled for 2:00 PM Saturday, May 17, 2025 at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home with Bro. Johnny Moore officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery.
Mrs. Cravens passed away in Gainesville on May 13, 2025. She was born July 18, 1940, in Tioga, to Edgar Murray and Hazel...
Floyd Joe Akins
May 11, 2025
Floyd Akins, age 81, went to be with the Lord May 11, 2025. Floyd was born June 5, 1943 to James Henry Akins and Margie Hardin Brown in Dallas, Texas. He grew up in the Field City area of Dallas and attended Thomas Jefferson High School.
Floyd worked in the construction industry throughout life, having learned the trade from his father,...
Kimmy Key
May 8, 2025
Kimmy Key, affectionately known as “Big Pappa,” passed away on May 8, 2025, in Gainesville, Texas, at the age of 65. Born on December 31, 1959, in Brownsville, Kentucky, Kimmy was raised in a loving community where he attended East Hardin High School before furthering his education with a basketball scholarship at North Central Texas College, where he earned his...
Eddie Lopez
May 8, 2025
Eddie Lopez, 19, of Gainesville, Texas, passed away on May 8th, 2025. He was born on July 5th, 2005, in Gainesville, Texas, to Alicia Huerta and Alejandro Lopez.
Eddie graduated from Gainesville High School in 2023 and was pursuing a degree in Nursing at North Central Texas College. He was set to graduate on May 16th, 2025—a milestone he had worked...
Tommy Gene Clark
May 7, 2025
Tommy Gene Clark, age 87, passed from this life May 7, 2025 in Lawton, Oklahoma. He was born December 13, 1937 in Dexter, Texas to Robert and Bessie (Center) Clark.
Tom graduated from Whitesboro High School. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1956-1960. He also received a degree from Texas Tech. Business and Economics and became a licensed Realtor.
After his...
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