Local obituaries for Gainesville, TX.
Bonnie June Davis
Apr 26, 2026
Bonnie June Davis was born on June 18, 1937, in Atoka, Oklahoma, to Floyd and Marie Brewer. She grew up in rural Oklahoma, one of ten children, where life wasn't easy--but it was rich in love. She often shared how something as simple as a new pair of shoes at Christmas meant everything. No matter how little they had, there...
Mary Jane McConnell
Apr 23, 2026
It was a Thursday, April 23, 2026, when the Lord called her home from Denton, TX. Mom’s not coming home…
Mary Jane McConnell, 83, of Gainesville, TX, was born April 1, 1943, in Drumwright, OK. She had a good life here on earth but she also experienced much hardship and wrongs by some of those that she loved; yet you would...
Rocky Lee Ford
Apr 21, 2026
Rocky Ford, age 68, of Rosston, passed away April 21, 2026 in Gainesville.
Rocky was born October 13, 1957 in Gainesville and he attended school in Valley View. Mr. Ford worked as an electrician and welder, but his lifelong passion was farming. In his free time, he enjoyed trapping hogs and working with copper. He was very generous in sharing his...
Ana M. Carter
Apr 19, 2026
Ana was born and raised in Pinos, Zacatecas, MX by her beloved Mama Linda and Papa Jesús. She was the longest surviving of 12 children and would frequently share stories, like how her mom would send her to the store for ingredients, but she would spend hours looking at the Mickey Mouse magazines. She cherished her childhood and siblings, especially...
Ida Lou Haley
Apr 19, 2026
Ida Lou Haley, 85, of Gainesville, Texas passed away April 19, 2026 at her home in Gordonville. She was born on January 26, 1941 in Gainesville, Texas to Joe A. and Mildred Lee (McCorkle) Glenn.
Ida Lou spent much of her life working as a nanny, where she found great joy in caring for others. She loved cooking for those around...
Christine Jones
Apr 16, 2026
Christine Jones, 86, of Valley View, passed away April 16, 2026 in Valley View.
Christine was born February 13, 1940 in Parsons, KS. She attended schools in Parsons and was a member of the drill team. Christine met James Wayne Jones in 1955 and the couple were married on November 30, 1957 in Irving. Mrs. Jones was a consummate homemaker and...
Tylor L. Lee
Apr 10, 2026
Tylor Lakay Lee, 29, of Gainesville, TX, passed away April 10, 2026 in Gainesville.
Tylor was born June 19, 1996 in Fort Worth, TX. She was raised in Gainesville and attended Gainesville schools, where she played volleyball. Tylor’s pride and joy were her children, who’s lives she poured every ounce of love and devotion into. She touched countless other lives as...
James S. Sandlin
Apr 6, 2026
James Sidney Sandlin, known by his friends as Ghost, passed away April 6, 2026.
James was born February 12, 1960 in Hobbs, NM. He was an electrician by trade and worked in the community for over 20 years. James enjoyed being outdoors, especially hunting, and was a skilled woodworker. He will be missed by the many people that loved him.
Predeceased by:...
Rosie Calleros
Apr 6, 2026
Rosa Calleros—known affectionately to those who loved her as Rosie or Rose—passed into the arms of her Savior on April 6, 2026, in Denison. While our hearts feel the weight of her absence, we find peace knowing she has been reunited with her beloved mother Erlinda Morales; her brother Antonio Aguilar; and her grandmothers Rosa Landeros and Maria Morales.
Born on...
Darla Jean Hollandsworth
Apr 4, 2026
Darla Jean (Cooper) Hollandsworth, age 80, of Callisburg, Texas, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s. She left behind a legacy of faith, love, and devotion that will continue to live on through all who loved her.
She was born on January 1, 1946, in Gorman, Texas, to Dee and Doris (Dot) Cooper. Darla graduated from...
Darlene Evelyn Emerson
Apr 2, 2026
Honoring a Life Well-Lived
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved mother and friend, Darlene Evelyn (Whitlock) Emerson, whose warmth, kindness, and steadfast spirit touched the lives of all who knew her. She will forever be remembered for her compassion, generosity, and the countless joyful moments she shared with family and friends.
Born November 1, 1947, in Dallas,...
Guadalupe Gonzalez
Mar 31, 2026
Guadalupe González Salinas, daughter of Maximino González and Anacleta Salinas, was born on July 7, 1938, in Tierra Nueva, San Luis Potosí, México. She peacefully entered eternal rest on March 31, 2026, in Gainesville, Texas.
In 1955, she married the love of her life, Alfonso Zárate, who preceded her in death in 2020. Together, they built a beautiful family and were...
Cathy Lloyd
Mar 29, 2026
Cathy Lloyd was, above all else, a devoted mother, a loving sister, and a loyal friend. She passed quietly on March 29, 2026, leaving behind a silence her family is still learning to fill.
Born on September 20, 1957, in Houston, Texas, to Jack and Frances Groce, Cathy lived in Gainesville, TX — a place as much a part of her...
Royce Dean Rennels
Mar 28, 2026
Royce Dean Rennels, 82, of Gainesville, Texas passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 28, 2026. He was born on January 25, 1944 to Ollen Glen and Oneta May (Welch) Rennels in Muenster, Texas and was the oldest of three boys.
Royce served in the U.S. Army from July 1965-July 1967. While in the service he attained the rank...
John Henry Kubicek
Mar 28, 2026
John Henry Kubicek, age 84 of Valley View, passed away on March 28, 2026 at the Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home in Bonham.
John was born on July 1, 1941 to John Edward and Anna Barbara Prihoda Kubicek in the family home northeast of Pilot Point. John was the third of seven children, and had six sisters. The family...
Nancy Kathryn Watson
Mar 22, 2026
A funeral service for Nancy Kathryn Watson, 79, of Denton, is scheduled for 11:00 AM Friday, March 27, 2026 at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Kremling and Deacon Ralph James officiating. The burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery. A visitation is scheduled for Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the funeral home.
Nancy was a...
Jerry Leroy Morgan
Mar 22, 2026
Jerry Leroy Morgan, 82, of Gainesville, Texas, went to be with the Lord on March 22, 2026 surrounded by loved ones. He was born on December 20, 1943, in Thackerville, Oklahoma, to Vernie Lee and Eva Vernell (Suggs) Morgan.
Jerry married the love of his life, Janet Tubb, on October 23, 1964 in Gainesville, Texas.
Jerry proudly served his country in the...
David H. Dunn
Mar 21, 2026
David H. Dunn, 76, of Gainesville, passed away March 21, 2026 in Gainesville.
David was born June 22, 1949 in Borger, TX. He was raised in Lefors, TX and graduated from high school there. Mr. Dunn then served in the U.S. Navy. Following his service, he worked briefly for Haliburton, then attended college and earned his Machinist Certificate. Mr. Dunn was...
Starla Blaylock
Mar 17, 2026
Starla Dawn (Griffith) Blaylock, 67, of Gainesville, passed away on March 17, 2026, in Denison, TX.
Starla was born on November 17, 1958, in Gainesville, TX, and graduated from Gainesville High School.
She married the love of her life, Steve Blaylock, on March 10, 1978, in Gainesville, and they shared 48 wonderful years of marriage together.
Starla was a devoted homemaker who dedicated...
Wilma Leach
Mar 17, 2026
Wilma Lavoy Leach passed peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. She left behind a legacy of faith, love, and devotion that will continue to live on through all who knew her. She was blessed with a long and full life and recently celebrated her 100th birthday in her beloved hometown of Gainesville, Texas.
Wilma was born on October 5, 1925, in...
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