OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Gainesville, TX.

Nadine Morrow Pitzinger

Nadine Morrow Pitzinger

May 2, 2024

Nadine Morrow Pitzinger, 99, passed away May 2, 2024. She was born February 13, 1925, at home in the Hemming community of Cooke County, to George Samuel Morrow and Essie Sullivan Morrow.  Attended by her grandmothers Louisa Bevers Sullivan and Martha Vaughn Morrow, her entrance into the world was signaled by her aunt Lelah Morrow Parker waving a dishtowel...

Jason Lee Biffle

Jason Lee Biffle

Apr 29, 2024

With heavy hearts and much sorrow, we say goodbye to our beloved Jason Lee Biffle.  Jason passed away on April 29, 2024 after a long and courageous battle with mesothelioma cancer.

His service will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:00 AM with visitation starting at 9:30 AM at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral...

Greg Ellyett

Greg Ellyett

Apr 27, 2024

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Gregory Robert Ellyett, 75, of Gainesville, passed away April 27, 2024 in Denton.

Greg was born January 1, 1949 at Fort Belvoir, VA to James Ellyett, Jr. and Dorothy Wolfe.  His family moved to Aurora, NE during his childhood and he graduated high...

Michael Ryan Lenling

Michael Ryan Lenling

Apr 27, 2024

Michael Ryan Lenling, 38, of Gainesville, Texas, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024, in Gainesville. Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M., Friday, May 3, 2024, at George J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Doyle Duran and Pastor Jaron Haas officiating. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery in Gainesville. Visitation will be 6:00 P.M. – 8:00...

Terry Sawyer

Terry Sawyer

Apr 26, 2024

TERRY CLAYTON SAWYER, 80, of Gainesville, Texas passed away April 26, 2024  at his home in Gainesville, Texas , surrounded by loved ones. He was born on July 20, 1943 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Cecil and Dorothy (Koontz) Sawyer. He was married to Laurie Wilson Sawyer and was the father of Curt Sawyer and his wife Kris Sawyer and...

Phil R. Johnson

Phil R. Johnson

Apr 26, 2024

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Phil Johnson, 79, of Allen, passed away April 26, 2024 in McKinney.

Phil was born September 15, 1944 in Gainesville and graduated from Gainesville High School.  He joined the U.S. Army and was stationed in South Korea.  Mr. Johnson settled in the Dallas...

Rudy Dieter

Rudy Dieter

Apr 25, 2024

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Rudolph William Dieter was born on April 28, 1934, and passed away peacefully on April 25, 2024; just 3 days’ shy of his 90th birthday.

Rudy was the youngest of six children born to Val J. and Clara Wiese Dieter. He was born...

Wilbur John Hunt

Wilbur John Hunt

Apr 24, 2024

WILBUR “JOHN” HUNT ,  82 , of VALLEY VIEW , Texas  passed away April 24, 2024  at Renaissance Care Center in  Gainesville , Texas . He was born on October 2, 1941 in JENNINGS , Louisiana  to Wilbur Hunt and Anne  (Broussard) Hunt.

John was a man of education with multiple degrees including a Master's Degree of...

Charlie Morris Benton

Charlie Morris Benton

Apr 24, 2024

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Charlie Benton, 37, of Gainesville, TX, passed away April 24, 2024 in Gainesville.

Charlie was born July 31, 1986 in Gainesville and graduated from Gainesville High School.  She worked for WinStar Casino for over 20 years.  In her free time, Charlie liked shopping, crocheting, and enjoyed various crafts.  She dearly loved...

Leita Magee

Leita Magee

Apr 23, 2024

Leita May Magee, 96, of Gainesville, TX, passed away April 23, 2024 in Gainesville.  She was born February 20, 1928 in Brownsville, TX.  No formal services are scheduled at this time.  Mrs. Magee will be laid to rest at Fairview Cemetery, Gainesville.

Survived by: daughter Debbie Floyd of San Antonio, TX; grandson Matt Burkholder of Lubbock, TX;...

Nicolasa Quinones

Nicolasa Quinones

Apr 23, 2024

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Nicolasa Quiñones, 86, of Gainesville, TX, passed away April 23, 2024 in Gainesville.

Nicolasa was born October 31, 1937 in San Juanito, Chihuahua, Mexico.  She enjoyed gardening flowers and spending time with her beloved family.

Survived by: daughter Sara Rayos of...

Lisa A. (Rucks) Spikes

Lisa A. (Rucks) Spikes

Apr 19, 2024

Lisa A. (Rucks) Spikes, age 45, of Woodbine, Tx, passed away Friday morning, Apr. 19, 2024, at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center surrounded by family.

Lisa was born on Sept. 26, 1978, to Lawerence “Chuck” Rucks and Janet (Champion) Rucks in Conroe, Tx.  After graduating Valley View High School in 1997, Lisa went on to pursue...

Jess A. Trowbridge

Jess A. Trowbridge

Apr 19, 2024

Jess A. Trowbridge,74, left this world to begin the next chapter of his life on April 19, 2024.

Jess was born in Carlisle Pennsylvania on February 17th, 1950, and was adopted by Jess and Georgia Trowbridge after his birth mother died giving birth.  He was raised in New York and attended the New York Military Academy, graduating...

Carolyn Frey

Carolyn Frey

Apr 18, 2024

Carolyn Leggett Frey passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at Medical City Dallas Hospital. Carolyn was born on March 10, 1946 in Albuquerque, NM to Thomas L Leggett, Jr.  She was raised by her grandmother, Ethel Laura Finley Leggett, in Dublin, MS and she attended Clarksdale High School in Clarksdale, MS. Upon graduation from Clarksdale, Carolyn attended Delta...

Jimmy Doyle Wyatt

Jimmy Doyle Wyatt

Apr 18, 2024

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Jimmy Doyle Wyatt, 79, of Gainesville, TX, went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 18, 2024.

Jimmy was born April...

Parker Lance Bryan

Parker Lance Bryan

Apr 15, 2024

Parker Lance Bryan, 16 years old of Sherman, Texas passed away April 15th, 2024, at Wilson N. Jones Regional Medical Center in Sherman, Texas. He was born on January 22nd, 2008, in Abilene, Texas to Lance and Erika Bryan. Parker is a beloved son who will be dearly missed. Parker enjoyed football, powerlifting, track, FFA, his dog Daisy, playing...

Jeanette Hebert

Jeanette Hebert

Apr 13, 2024

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Jeanette was born September 9, 1942 in St. Martinville, LA.  She married Frank Hebert on August 4, 1962 in Beaumont, TX.  Although she had a successful career working for Land Title Companies most of her life, it was her time spent with her daughter, Regina,...

Jerry Kevin Pruett

Jerry Kevin Pruett

Apr 10, 2024

Funeral services for Jerry Kevin Pruett, 66, of Gainesville, are set for 2:00 PM Monday, April 15, 2024 at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home with Rev. Nathan Cook, of Waco, officiating.  Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery.  Visitation will be held at the funeral home, from 12:30 to 2:00 PM preceding the funeral.

Jerry passed...

Bryan Kent Schneider

Bryan Kent Schneider

Apr 7, 2024

Bryan Kent Schneider, 66, of Gainesville passed away on April 7th. He was enveloped by the love of his family who told stories from his life as he left this world too soon, as great men often do. Kent loved hunting, spending time outdoors, and his dog, Sheba, who teased him relentlessly (which he absolutely deserved). More than anything,...

Jimmy David Jones

Jimmy David Jones

Apr 4, 2024

Jimmy David Jones was born on July 24, 1936 in Celina, TX within Collin County.  He was the oldest of 3 brothers.  Jimmy Jones, Leslie Oneth Jones and Dan Jones lived in and around Celina and Gainesville for their formative years.  Jimmy graduated from Gainesville High School and then attended the Junior College in Gainesville, now referred to as...

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