Local obituaries for Gainesville, TX.
Herbert Henry Schmidlkofer
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...
Audra Harmon
Jan 21, 2026
Audra Harmon of Whitesboro, passed away on January 21, 2026 at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born on June 8, 1939 in Gainesville, to Zeddie W. and Edna (Fox) Kitchens.
Audra attended Gainesville public schools. She married Don W. Harmon on March 3, 1956. Among her jobs, aside from homemaking, she worked at Linda Jo Shoe Factory and...
Kenneth Ray Barton
Jan 16, 2026
Kenneth Ray Barton, born February 5, 1937, in his family home in Montague County, entered his eternal home with his Lord and Savior on January 16, 2026, at the age of 88.
Kenneth was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend who found great joy in the simple and meaningful things God placed before him each day. He and his beloved...
Shirley A. Sims
2026
Shirley Sims, age 87, passed away on January 14, 2026 in Gainesville.
Shirley was born in September of 1938 in Gene Autry, Oklahoma to Benjamin and Yvonne Young.
Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Tony Sims; son, Steve Harbin; and siblings: Barbara Wishard, Bobby Young, and Carolyn Amoroso of Gainesville, Texas.
Shirley is survived by her daughter, LeAnne Arrigan of Colorado;...
Betty Roberts
Jan 14, 2026
Betty Jean Roberts, 91, of Marietta, OK, passed away on January 14, 2026 at her home in Marietta surrounded by loved ones. She was born on February 26, 1934 in Tahlequah, OK to William Howard and Ethel Elizabeth (Hare) Martin.
Betty married Robert Lee Roberts in October 1950.
Betty is survived by: son Victor E. Roberts; daughter Shelia Ansley; sister Barbara Wright;...
Jessica Rivera
Jan 14, 2026
Isaura Jessica Rivera, age 43, passed away January 14, 2026 in Denton.
Jessica was born May 31, 1982 in Rocky Ford, CO. She was a joyful and creative spirit that enjoyed singing, drawing, and painting. Jessica was always willing to help others, often donating her time to organizing benefits and fund-raisers. She treasured her family and valued every moment spent with...
Winston Edd Fangman
Jan 14, 2026
Winston Fangman January 14, 2026 Winston Edd Fangman, 86 of Lindsay, passed away January 14, 2026, in Denton, Texas. Winston was born July 14, 1939, to Fred and Mary Aline Jenkins Fangman in Denton County and attended school in Pilot Point, Texas.
Winston married RoseMary Hess on August 5, 1961, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Lindsay, Texas. Together, they raised...
Dorothy Augusta Becker Mitchell
Jan 14, 2026
Dorothy Augusta Becker Mitchell died on January 14, 2026 at the age of 100.
Dorothy was born on a farm in St. Joe, Iowa on September 25, 1925. At an early age she became a Texan, living in Lindsay and Gainesville her adult life but she always enjoyed spending time with her Iowa relatives when she got the chance.
In 1942 Dorothy...
Sandra Brewer
Jan 13, 2026
Sandra Kay (Thompson) Brewer, 63, of Gainesville, passed away January 13, 2026, in Denton.
Sandra was born July 13, 1962 in Pampa, TX. After graduating from NCTC, she began her nursing career of over 30 years, the last 13 with the NTMC Clinic.
Predeceased by: parents Jay and Wilma (Miller) Thompson; sister-in-law Mary Thompson; and daughter-in-law Regina Brewer.
Survived by: brother Alan Thompson;...
Danny G. Wyatt
Jan 12, 2026
Danny Gene Wyatt, age 78, passed away January 12, 2026 in Sherman.
Danny was born November 20, 1947 in Gainesville. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1968 to 1969. When Mr. Wyatt was a resident of the Fort Worth area, he was employed at Bell Helicopter. He then started his career with BNSF in the late 1970’s, retiring as...
Casey Lorelle Mason
Jan 8, 2026
Casey Lorelle Mason, age 50, passed away on January 8, 2026, in Dallas, Texas. She was born on April 30, 1975, in Gainesville, Texas, to Dave and Marsha Griggs.
On July 17, 2004, Casey married the love of her life, Mark Mason, and together they built a home grounded in devotion, laughter, and unwavering family bonds. She became a mother on...
Clovis "Shorty" Olden Gilbreath
Jan 8, 2026
A graveside service for Clovis “Shorty” Olden Gilbreath, 90, of Gainesville, is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Monday January 12, 2026 in New Resthaven Cemetery with Rev. Hollis Parsons officiating. A visitation will be held at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home on Sunday at 6:00 PM.
Shorty passed away on January 8, 2026 in Sherman. He was born in Cooke...
Kathryn Cooper
Jan 6, 2026
Kathryn Joy (McGee) Cooper, 88, of Gainesville, passed away January 6, 2026 in Gainesville.
Kathryn was born August 21, 1937 in Gainesville and attended Gainesville High School. She first worked for AT&T, then as a purchasing agent for the federal government. Driven by her tender heart, Ms. Cooper was called to a career in nursing from which she retired. She attended...
Martha Joan Liddell
Jan 5, 2026
Martha Joan (Proffer) Liddell, 72, of Gainesville, passed away January 5, 2026 in Gainesville.
Martha was born May 17, 1953 in Gainesville, TX. She attended Callisburg school and earned her Bachelor’s degree from Texas Women’s University. She touched many lives in the community through her teaching career at Gainesville High School, where she taught Religion, Geography, and World History. Martha married...
Robert Emanuel Knight
Jan 4, 2026
Robert Emanuel Knight , 82 , of Gainesville , Texas passed away on January 4, 2026 at his home. He was born on March 7, 1943 in Mobile , Alabama to Otis and Essemena (McMillan) Knight Sr .
Robert graduated from Booker T. Washington in Wichita Falls, Texas. He worked at National Linen and retired at the age of 40 years...
Debra Hazel Denham
Jan 3, 2026
Debra (Debbie) Hazel Morris Denham, age 72 passed away on January 3, 2026.
Debra was born on April 29, 1953, in Gainesville, Texas, to Clinton Monroe Morris and Hazel Willie Jones Morris, both of whom preceded her in death. She was the youngest of eight children.
She was preceded in death by her brothers Royce “Bo” Morris and Richard “Dickie” Morris, and...
Sammy Louis Smith
Jan 1, 2026
Sammy Louis Smith, formerly of Myra, currently of Era, was born September 22, 1961 in Gainesville and passed away January 1, 2026 in Denton at the age of 64.
Mr. Smith grew up in Myra with parents Haskell Carrol and Pauline June Smith and older sisters Linda and Dorothy. He attended Era ISD and graduated in 1980. He married the love...
James Westbrook
Dec 30, 2025
James Walter Westbrook, affectionately known as Jimmy, was born on October 18, 1934, in Sandusky, Texas. He went peacefully home to our Lord and Savior in the early morning hours of December 30, 2025, after visiting with family and friends.
Jimmy married Emma Kathleen “Bobbie” Price on March 24, 1951, in Archer City, at the ripe old ages of 16 and 15....
Milburn Ray Cravens
Dec 29, 2025
Milburn Ray Cravens, age 90, of Gainesville, Texas, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 29th of 2025. He was a loving and devoted husband and father.
Milburn was born in the Hayes community on May 28th, 1935 to Claude and Linnie Cravens. He attended school at Hayes, and then Muenster until the drought forced his family...
Nancy Marie Noah
Dec 29, 2025
Nancy Munden Noah, or Nanny to her grandchildren, recently passed away surrounded by the love she nurtured throughout her life.
Nancy was born in Ft. Worth, Tx and grew into a woman whose creativity, faith and devotion to family were sewn into every facet of her life.
Nancy is survived by her children John Noah, Jr. and wife Beverly and Cindy Clayton...
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