Local obituaries for Gainesville, TX.

Jan 26, 2024

A graveside service for Lynda Louise Baker, 85, of Gainesville, is scheduled for 11:00 AM Tuesday, January 30, 2024 in Fairview Cemetery with Rev. Larry Kremling officiating.  No visitation is planned.

Mrs. Baker passed away January 26, 2024 in Gainesville.  She was born August 21, 1938 in Gainesville, to Albert Morris and Lillian Fern (Wisdom) Biffle.

Jan 24, 2024

After several months of declining health, on January 24, 2024, Bobbie Amis of Era, Texas, passed from this world. She was 88 years old. Celebration of Life will be held at the Prairie Point Church of Nazarene in Rosston, Texas on March 23, 2024. The Celebration of Life will start at 2pm.

Bobbie was born on April...

Jan 14, 2024

Dorothy was born ninth in the family of 12 children to Joseph Frank and Margaret Schmitz Bezner on the 31st day of August, 1921 in Lindsay, TX.  Dorothy attended school in Lindsay, TX graduating from high school on May 22, 1938 as class valedictorian.  She married Bruno Zimmerer April 16, 1941 and is the proud mother of 4 sons...

Jan 14, 2024

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Robert Wayne “Robby” Autry, 80, of Gainesville, TX, passed away January 14, 2024 in Gainesville.

Robby was born in Gainesville on October 22, 1943, to Jesse Glenn “Buddy” Autry and Ella “Lucille” (Rivoire) Autry.  He grew up in Gainesville and attended Gainesville schools.  ...

Jan 14, 2024

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Annett Henry Tatum, a resident of Gainesville TX was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, January 14, 2024. Annett was born June 7, 1939 in Cooke County, TX. She was the very beloved and only child of Willard and Burney Henry.

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Jan 10, 2024

Phyllis Fairbanks DuBois, affectionately known as “Nanu”, age 89, of Gainesville, TX, passed away January 10, 2024 in Gainesville.

Phyllis was born September 17, 1934 in Jamaica Queens, NY and graduated high school in Readington, NJ.  She married John A. DuBois and the family moved to Gainesville in 1974.  Mrs. DuBois, the consummate caregiver, operated a licensed...

Jan 8, 2024

Linda Colwell, much loved Mom and Nana, passed away at her residence in Gainesville surrounded by loved ones on January 8, 2024 at the age of 75.

Linda was born June 13, 1948 in Toledo, Ohio to Albert C. and Lorana (Kay) Lohbauer.  She moved to Gainesville in 1959 with her family when her dad was transferred...

Jan 5, 2024

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Trudy Fae Busch-Biffle, 61, of Thackerville, OK, passed away January 5, 2024 in Denton, TX after a courageous battle with cancer.

Trudy was born February 26, 1962 in Menomonie, WI.  She had a huge heart for others. Trudy worked hard for everything she...

Jan 4, 2024

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Clara Schmitz was born on March 19,1930 in Muenster, TX to Joseph and Theresa (Bayer) Mages. Clara died on January 4, 2024 in Cedar Hill, TX.

The Mages family lived on a farm in Muenster. Her siblings were Edger Mages, Louise Schmidlkofer, Norbert...

Jan 4, 2024

Rudolph Elmer Daniel Garrison, 58, of Gainesville, Texas, passed away on January 4, 2024, in Decatur, Texas. Rudolph was a free spirit with a love for the river and nature. He had a deep passion for fishing and working on cars.

Rudolph is survived by his daughter, Cinda, and son-in-law Josh Green of Kansas, his son Damien...

Jan 3, 2024

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Gregg Alan McDonald, also known as “Big Mac”, was the son of Letha Lea McDonald and the late Mervyn Gene “Mac” McDonald. He was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on January 9, 1956 and attended the public schools in Pleasanton, Texas. He was a graduate of...

Jan 3, 2024

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Billy Ward Cunningham, 78, of Gainesville, passed away January 3, 2024 in Gainesville.

Billy was born September 20, 1945 in Gainesville.  He served in the U.S. Army and married Robbie Head on January 15, 1966 in Gainesville.  Mr. Cunningham farmed, ranched, and was...

Jan 3, 2024

A Mass of Christian Burial for Patricia “Pat” Drozd Neu, 81, of Gainesville, will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, January 6, 2024 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church with Fr. John Martin officiating.  Burial will follow in St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery.  A rosary will be recited on Friday at 6:00 PM at the Church.

Mrs. Neu passed...

Jan 2, 2024

ROBERT “LARY” KUEHN, G.G., F.G.A.

Lary Kuehn heard a dog-whistle through the trees as New Year approached and he answered St. Peter’s call to come--STAT!  Typical of Lary, he wasted no time and left us in a mere four days on Jan. 2, 2024.

Robert Lary Kuehn is a 4th generation son of Cooke County,...

Jan 2, 2024

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Willa Mae Newman, age 102, of Gainesville, passed away January 2, 2024 in Gainesville.

Willa Mae Newman was born April 12, 1921 at the family home near Bulcher in Cooke County, Texas.  Her parents were Bill and Pearl Blakely.  After years of living...

Jan 1, 2024

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Marla Kay (Wilson) Woods passed away peacefully on January 1, 2024 in Gainesville.

Marla was born to Joe W. and Bobbye (Reeves) Wilson in Gainesville, TX on August 3, 1956.  She graduated from Gainesville High School, and a few short weeks later, married...

Dec 27, 2023

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Ronald Eugene Horner, Sr., 68, of Burns City, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on December 27, 2023 in Denton.

Ronnie was born August 16, 1955 in Gainesville and attended schools in Gainesville and Callisburg.  On January 1, 1974, he married Ella...

Dec 26, 2023

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Bernie DeAnda, 83, of Gainesville, passed away December 26, 2023 in Gainesville.

Bernie was born August 15, 1940 in Alpine, TX.  His favorite pastime was watching westerns and football.  Mr. DeAnda was a loving father and loved spending time with his grandchildren and...

Dec 25, 2023

A graveside service for Vinetta Estelle Miller, 78, of Gainesville, is scheduled for 10:00 AM Friday, December 29, 2023 in Fairview Cemetery with Rusty Drye and Kevin Miller officiating.  A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Thursday at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home.

Mrs. Miller passed away December 25, 2023 in...

Dec 24, 2023

Arthur Lee Tolbert, 81, of Gainesville, passed away December 24, 2023 in Denton.

Art was born September 19, 1942 in Gainesville.  During his childhood, he spent time in Fannin County and West Texas.  He married Lynnette Martin on August 9, 1963.  Art spent 38 years with Victor Equipment/Thermodyne in Denton, retiring as a supervisor.  He enjoyed hunting,...