Local obituaries for Gainesville, TX.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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;...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

Apr 2, 2024

A graveside service for Coy Ray Hadaway, 90, of Valley View, is set for 11:00 AM Friday, April 5, 2024 in Valley View Cemetery with Rev. Hollis Parsons officiating.  A visitation is scheduled for Thursday, April 4, 2024, from 6:00 to 7:00 PM at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home.

Mr. Hadaway passed away at his...

Mar 27, 2024

I am deeply saddened to announce the passing of Gloria Ruth Hamilton, age 73.  Gloria passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones on 03.27.24 at Medical City Denton.

Gloria proudly served in the US Army till she retired to the Gainesville area with her family in 1995. After retirement she worked at the Gainesville State School, then as...

Mar 27, 2024

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Aurora Galeana Rodriguez, 81, of Gainesville, TX, passed away March 27, 2024 in Denton, TX.

Aurora was born April 5, 1942 in El Fuerte, Sinaloa, Mexico.  She enjoyed cooking, gardening, and trips to WinStar.  She will be fondly remembered as a loving mother,...