OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Gainesville, TX.

Betty Jean Hassell

Betty Jean Hassell

Aug 10, 2025

Graveside services for Betty Jean (Meyers) Hassell, 95, of Gainesville, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 14, at Fairview Cemetery with Rev. Larry Kremling and Rev. Hollis Parsons officiating.

Mrs. Hassell passed away on August 10, 2025 in Gainesville.

Betty was born January 20, 1930, in Gainesville, Texas to Seraphine Casper, Sr. and Lee (Wilson) Meyers. She was raised in...

Edgardo Advincula

Edgardo Advincula

Aug 8, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Dr. Edd Advincula.

Born in the Philippines on March 20, 1940, Dr. Edd came to Muenster in February 1995 after 25 years of practicing medicine in Kingston, Canada. He quickly became a pillar of our community, caring for generations of patients with skill, compassion, and kindness. Even after...

Christy Buckaloo Shaw

Christy Buckaloo Shaw

Aug 7, 2025

Christina Marie (Buckaloo) Shaw, age 49, passed away unexpectedly on August 7, 2025 in Irving.

Christy was born May 28, 1976 in Wilson, OK. She attended schools in Marietta, OK and Thackerville, OK. Christy worked for the Federation Medical Board of Texas for 10 years. She enjoyed exploring the local creeks for fossils and was skilled with her hands and a...

Mark McElreath

Mark McElreath

Aug 5, 2025



Reggie Mark McElreath, 59, of Gainesville, TX, passed away August 5, 2025 at Medical City Heart and Spine in Dallas, TX. He was born on December 3, 1965 in Sherman, TX to Wanda McElreath Miller.

Mark attended Gainesville High School. After graduating he went to work at Benihana in Dallas, then went to work at Peterbilt, where he worked for over...

Horace Lee Manuel

Horace Lee Manuel

Aug 4, 2025

Horace Lee Manuel, 84, of Gainesville, Texas passed away August 4, 2025 at Medical City Denton of Denton, Texas. He was born on July 25, 1941 in Denton, Texas to Horace and L.E. (Price) Manuel.

The family will receive friends at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home on Friday, August 15, 2025 from 3:00 – 4:30PM. Funeral services will be...

Betty L. Muller

Betty L. Muller

Jul 31, 2025

Betty Lou Muller, 90, of Gainesville, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2025.

Born on June 2, 1935, Betty was a lifelong Texan with a heart full of love, generosity, and unwavering devotion to her family and community. She married the love of her life, C.M. Muller, on August 8, 1953, in Cooke County. Together, they built a life centered on...

Joseph Leon Munn

Joseph Leon Munn

Jul 26, 2025

Joseph Leon Munn, 84, of Gainesville , Texas passed away July 26, 2025 at Presbyterian Hospital of Plano in Plano , Texas . He was born on September 1, 1940 in Fort Worth, Texas to Joseph and Lila (Morris) Munn.

He attended Texas A&M and UT Arlington. He married Jeannette Munn on October 14, 1972. He was a train conductor for...

Vanessa Ann Zimmerer

Vanessa Ann Zimmerer

Jul 26, 2025

Vanessa Ann Zimmerer, 32, of Lindsay, passed away July 26, 2025. Although her time here was all too short, the lives she touched and memories she made will leave an enduring legacy.

Vanessa was born September 23, 1992 in Denton, TX. She was raised in Lindsay and graduated from Lindsay High School, Class of 2011, where she excelled in cheerleading. After...

Martha Nell Perryman

Martha Nell Perryman

Jul 25, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Martha Nell Perryman, lovingly known as Nana to her grandsons Jared and Jakob Perryman and great-granddaughter Hadley Perryman, passed away peacefully at her home in Gainesville, Texas, on July 25, 2025, at the age of 91.

Born on April 11, 1934, in Ardmore, Oklahoma, Martha was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother,...

Shelley Renae Boggs Hastings

Shelley Renae Boggs Hastings

Jul 24, 2025

The bonds we share in knowing Shelley are special, and she had a deep attachment to everyone in her life.

Shelley requested a celebration of life to be held in her honor as opposed to traditional funeral services. Time and date are pending at this time.

Shelley Renae Boggs Hastings passed away into the arms of Jesus and was welcomed into heaven...

Sabrina "Peni" Penelope Gilbreath

Sabrina "Peni" Penelope Gilbreath

Jul 23, 2025

Sabrina “Peni” Penelope Gilbreath, 65, of Sanger, Texas, passed away on July 23, 2025.

Sabrina was born in Coral Gables, Florida. She was a graduate of Eastwood High School, El Paso, Texas and received her associate’s degree in Business at El Paso Community College. It was in El Paso, Texas that she met and married her husband of 38 years.

Sabrina Worked...

Ruth Ortowski Sawyer

Ruth Ortowski Sawyer

Jul 22, 2025

We celebrate the extraordinary life of Ruth Ortowski Sawyer affectionately known to all as Mom, Granny Ruth and Grandma. She blessed us with 99 incredible years before her peaceful passing July 22, 2025. She was the epitome of motherly love.

Ruth was born on November 30, 1925 to Irby and Cora Ward. She was the 2nd child of 8 children.

Ruth met...

Rosa Mendez

Rosa Mendez

Jul 22, 2025

Rosa Garcia Mendez, 86, longtime resident of Gainesville, most recently of Whitesboro, passed away July 22, 2025 in Denison.

Rosa was born August 30, 1938 in Gonzales, TX, the youngest of 10 sisters. She married Jose C. Mendez on February 16, 1964. Mrs. Mendez was the consummate homemaker whose generous spirit benefited all those around her.

Survived by: daughter Maria Yeargan (John) of...

Charlie Hurst

Charlie Hurst

Jul 19, 2025

Charles “Charlie” Wayne Hurst, beloved father, brother, Papa, and uncle, drew his last breath on July 19, 2025. A loyal Cowboys fan, he died peacefully with his loving family by his side, still hoping that one day the Cowboys will again make it to the Super Bowl.

Charlie was born March 15, 1963, to Donald Ray Hurst and Judith Ann Hickey...

Laquita Neu

Laquita Neu

Jul 18, 2025

Laquita Sandmann Neu, 79, of Gainesville, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025. Laquita was born May 23, 1946, in Gainesville, TX, the first-born child of Henry & Lorene Sandmann of Valley View, TX.

Mrs. Neu grew up in Valley View and graduated from Valley View High School.

On August 8, 1964, Laquita married Leon William Neu of Lindsay, TX in the...

Kevin Wayne Shasteen

Kevin Wayne Shasteen

Jul 18, 2025

Funeral services for Kevin Wayne Shasteen, 60, of Ravenna, are set for 11:00 AM Saturday, July 26, 2025 at the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home with Pastor Ray Wade officiating. Burial will follow in the New Hope Cemetery under the direction of the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home. A visitation for family will be held one...

Percival "Ray" Duckworth

Percival "Ray" Duckworth

Jul 17, 2025



It is with great sadness that the family of Percival Ray Duckworth announces his passing on July 17, 2025, at the age of 88 at his home in Gainesville, Texas. He is survived by his five daughters Debbie, Linda, Karen, Lori, and Kathy, as well as his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.

The memorial service will be held at Geo. J. Carroll...

Mary Jo Camp

Mary Jo Camp

Jul 17, 2025

Mary Jo Stubbs Camp, 87 years old, of Gainesville, TX. Passed away on July 17, 2025 at Presbyterian Hospital of Plano.

Mrs. Camp was born on April 7th 1938 in Noblesville Rural of Hamilton County Indiana. She was born to Leonidas Jesse Stubbs and Marion Elizabeth Penner.

Mary was a devoted wife to Joe Neal Camp for 44 years before his passing...

Charles "Ray" Moore

Charles "Ray" Moore

Jul 17, 2025

Funeral services for Charles “Ray” Moore, 86, of Gainesville, are scheduled for 2:00 PM Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Huffman officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery. A visitation will be held the hour before the funeral service.

Mr. Moore passed away July 17, 2025 in Gainesville. He was born in...

Josefina Hinojosa

Josefina Hinojosa

Jul 10, 2025

Josefina Hinajosa, de 78 años, falleció el jueves 10 de julio en Gainesville, Texas, rodeada de sus hijos y su esposo. Nació en Tula, Tamaulipas, México, el 19 de julio de 1946.

Le sobreviven su esposo, Theodore Cruz; sus hijos: Paulina, Juan Pablo, Alfredo, Rosario, Irene, Salvador, Héctor, Carmelo y Anna Laura; 33 nietos; y 14 bisnietos.

A Josefina le precedió en...

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