Local obituaries for Gainesville, TX.

Mar 11, 2026

Danny Bob Davis, 70, of Gainesville, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026, in Gainesville.

Danny was born October 1, 1955, and was raised in Leonard, Texas. Growing up, he was active in FFA and enjoyed the close-knit community that helped shape the hardworking and friendly man so many people came to know. After graduating from Leonard High School, he...

Mar 7, 2026

David Dale Lloyd Sr., 87, of Gainesville, Texas passed away March 7, 2026 at his home in Gainesville, Texas surrounded by loved ones. He was born on March 16, 1938 in Celina, Texas to Pat and Lola (Flowers) Lloyd.

Dale graduated from Celina High School. After school Dale met the love of his life, Peggie Harp and they were married on...

Mar 7, 2026

Verna Kuhn Mages, life-long resident of Lindsay, passed away peacefully in Gainesville, on March 7, 2026 at the age of 89. She was born September 30, 1936 to Frank Peter and Rosa Marie (Kuntz) Kuhn in Lindsay.

Verna was a devoted member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church and a loving wife and mother. She married Norbert Mages at St. Peter’s on...

Mar 6, 2026

Harry P. Gootas passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on March 6, 2026 at the age of 94. He was born February 10, 1932 in Battle Creek Michigan, to Peter and Helen Gootas.

At a young age Harry (Papa) moved to Gainesville Texas and later joined the US Army. In the Army, Harry served as assistant Army Chaplain at...

Mar 5, 2026

Ramona O. Sharp went home to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, March 5, 2026, in Gainesville, Texas. She was born in Comanche County, Texas, in 1929. At a young age, she accepted Jesus as her Savior and was baptized in Resley’s Creek—affectionately known as “Restless Creek”—in Comanche County. God graciously blessed Ramona with 97 beautiful years on...

Mar 1, 2026

Joseph “Joe” Carroll Fox, 83, of Plano, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born on February 5, 1943, in Callisburg, Texas, to Joseph “Joe” and Inez (Moore) Fox, Joe lived a life defined by curiosity, adventure, unwavering devotion to his family, and an enduring spirit that touched everyone fortunate enough...

Feb 26, 2026

Carol Ann Herman, age 73, a resident of Marietta, OK, slipped away from the arms of her husband and was welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus on the morning of February 26, 2026.

Carol was born in Gainesville, TX on December 26, 1952 (truly a Christmas Carol) to Weldon Thurman and Doris Ann Langston Scivally. She grew...

Feb 25, 2026

Maria “Luisa” (Ibarra) Ruiz, 73, of Gainesville, Texas, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 22, 1952, in Matehuala, San Luis Potosí, Mexico, to Martín Ibarra Álvarez and María Concepción Calderón Juárez.

María “Luisa” (Ibarra) Ruiz, de 73 años, de Gainesville, Texas, falleció pacíficamente el 25 de febrero...

Feb 25, 2026

Ronnie Arthell Williams, age 80 and resident of Denton, passed away February 25, 2026 in Denton.

Ronnie was born April 4, 1945 in Dallas and grew up in Garland. He joined the U.S. Navy at age 17 and served during the Cuban Missile Crisis and two tours in the Vietnam War. Mr. Williams then began his career in law enforcement. He...

Feb 24, 2026

August Otto Hinzman, known by most as “Buddy”, age 89 and resident of Gainesville, TX, passed away February 24, 2026 in Gainesville.

Buddy was born March 13, 1936 in Gainesville. He was raised in Bolivar and attended school in Sanger. He excelled in football and basketball, and served as Student Body President. Mr. Hinzman first attended Texas A&M and played football...

Feb 19, 2026

Galdino Calleros Perez, 87, of Gainesville, Texas, passed away on February 19, 2026, at his home in Gainesville, Texas, surrounded by loved ones.  He was born on April 18, 1938, in Nicolas Bravo, Canatlan, Durango, Mexico to Cruz Calleros Villarreal, and Catalina Perez.  

Galdino attended school in Mexico.  He worked at Winstar in Housekeeping, and also worked in Landscaping for...

Feb 19, 2026

John Joseph Grussel, age 79, passed away February 19, 2026 after a long fight with cancer.

A Prayer Service, with visitation to follow, is scheduled for Sunday, March 1, 2026, beginning at 6:00 p.m., at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home, Gainesville. A Funeral Mass is scheduled for Monday, March 2, beginning at 10:00 a.m., at St. Peter’s Catholic Church,...

Feb 19, 2026

Leslie Warren McBride, 56, of Whitesboro, Texas passed away February 19, 2026 at his home in Whitesboro, Texas surrounded by loved ones. He was born on May 12, 1969 in Gainesville, Texas to Robert and Donna (Williams) McBride.

Leslie went to Gainesville High School and shortly after began his career in the oilfield at only 17 years old where he worked...

Feb 19, 2026

Joy Butler Davidson, 90, of Marietta, Oklahoma, went to be with her Lord and Savior February 19, 2026 in Ardmore, Oklahoma.

Joy was born on April 25, 1935, in Kaufman, Texas, to Cleo and Ruby Fife Butler. She graduated from Kaufman High School in 1953 and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business and Library Sciences from East Texas State University.

On March...

Feb 17, 2026

Ed Sutton passed away at home in Sanger, TX on February 17, 2026 at the age of 85.

Mr. Sutton is survived by his wife of 35 years, Karen; his beloved Dachshund, Tinkerbell; daughter, Sandra Durada and family, of California; daughter, Kim Miller and family, of California; daughter, Debb Lengel and family, of Colorado; daughter, Lori Mitchell and family, of Colorado;...

Feb 15, 2026

Chisam Darrell Wolf, 45, of Gainesville, TX, passed away in Denison, TX on February 15, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Chisam was born June 26, 1980 in Sherman, TX to Kathy Terry and Darrell Wolf. Chisam was raised alongside his younger brother, Wesley Adam and younger sister, Katy Rose. Chisam was always a caretaker to his younger siblings and highly...

Feb 13, 2026

Jane Wright, 86, of Gainesville, Texas passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026, at Pecan Tree Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.

Jane was born on March 18, 1939, in Fouke, Arkansas to Clifton and Valrie (Walls) Easley. She was raised alongside six brothers, growing up in a close-knit family that shaped her lifelong devotion to faith and family.

On May 4, 1957, she...

Feb 11, 2026

Bobbie Gene Lemons, 92, of Gainesville, Texas passed away February 11, 2026 at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Denton, Texas. He was born on February 16, 1933 in Tioga, Texas to the late Eulace Earnest and Fannie Allene (Cason) Lemons. He married Parthenia (Tena) Huffhines March 20, 1953 in Durant, Oklahoma and they celebrated more than 65 years together.

He served...

Feb 10, 2026

Feb 10, 2026

Rosina Agatha (Hellinger) Kubis, age 75, resident of Lindsay, TX, passed away February 10, 2026 in Gainesville.

Rosina was born February 22, 1950 in Muenster, TX and she attended school in Gainesville. She married Gilbert Kubis in Lindsay, TX and the couple spent 47 years together before Gilbert’s passing in 2021. Mrs. Kubis served as activity director of St. Richard’s Villa...