Local obituaries for Gainesville, TX.

Benjamin "Ben" Hatcher

May 25, 2024

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Benjamin “Ben” Hatcher, 81, of Gainesville, TX, went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 25, 2024.  Ben was born April 14, 1943 in Ravenna, TX to Benjamin H. Clounch and Daisy Luella (Turner) Clounch.  He was later adopted by Clyde H. Hatcher...

Dr. Jerry Dickson

May 24, 2024

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Memorial service for Jerry Stone Dickson will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Whaley United Methodist Church, 701 Rosedale, Gainesville, Texas, 76240.  Reception immediately following service, Fellowship Hall, Whaley United Methodist Church.

Jerry is survived by daughter, Catherine Dickson...

Roger C. Pettitt

May 23, 2024

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Roger Clyde Pettitt, 79, most recently of Bonham, passed away May 23, 2024 at Texoma Medical Center, Denison.

Roger was born July 5, 1944 in Lone Grove, OK.  He graduated from Gainesville High School where he was a member of the basketball team.  ...

Michele Davis

May 20, 2024

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Tisha Michele (Pennington) Davis, age 53, of Gainesville, TX, passed away May 20, 2024 in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her husband and three children.

Michele was born March 11, 1971 in Denton, TX.  She was raised in Aubrey, TX and...

Marsaleen Tuggle Dunn

May 18, 2024

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Marsaleen “Marcie” (Tuggle) Dunn, 85, of Gainesville, passed away May 18, 2024 in Denton.

Marcie was born July 23, 1938 in Muenster, TX.  She graduated from Gainesville High School and married Wayne Dunn on November 11, 1961.  She was manager of the Lorch...

Wilma Jean Kendrick

May 17, 2024

Born in Granite City, IL to Chester M. and Imogene Nichols.

Predeceased by her parents and sister, Brenda F. Sanders.

Survived by her daughter Loretta Ensey and son David Mathews.

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Dennis Charles Perry

May 3, 2024

With mourning, but endless love in our hearts, we say goodbye to much beloved Dennis Charles Perry.  Dennis passed away on May 3, 2024 after fighting Alzheimer’s for more than a decade.

His service will be held on Friday, May 10, 2024 at 2:00 PM with visitation starting at 1:00 PM at Geo. J. Carroll & Son...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...