Local obituaries for Gainesville, TX.

Feb 12, 2024

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John Dixon Truitt left Earth peacefully on Monday, February 12, 2024. He was guided on his journey to Christ by his mother, Luella McKinley Harness Truitt, his father, William Dixon Truitt, Jr., and the many family members and friends who had passed before him. John...

Feb 9, 2024

Beverly Marie Gossett Snuggs, 69, passed away in her home on Friday February 9, 2024.  She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Beverly was born on August 7, 1954, in Gainesville.  She was the 3rd of 7 children born to Milton and Thecla Popp Gossett...

Feb 8, 2024

Graveside services for Jerry Raymond Lewis, 81, of Valley View, are scheduled for 11:00 AM Tuesday, February 13, 2024 in Valley View Cemetery with Rev. Frank Lorne and Dr. Steve Skinner officiating.  A visitation will be held at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home on Monday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.

Mr. Lewis passed away on...

Feb 6, 2024

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Carl Edward Faulkner, 87, of Burns City, passed away February 6, 2024 in Burns City.

C.E. was born September 22, 1936 in Gainesville.  He was raised in the Burns City area and attended Collinsville schools.  Mr. Faulker married Nita Hill on March 2,...

Feb 2, 2024

Shirley Jean Freeman, 56, of Forestburg, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on February 2, 2024.

The youngest of seven children, Shirley was born on February 7, 1967, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Clovis and Margie McElroy.  They moved to Alvord, Texas, in 1968, where Shirley attended school.  She graduated from Alvord High School in 1985.

Shirley...

Feb 2, 2024

Linda Kay Cloer, 76, of Gainesville, passed away February 2, 2024 in Plano.

Linda was born January 4, 1948 in Gainesville.  She graduated from Callisburg High School in 1966.  She was married to Donald E. Cloer until his passing in 2020 and they had one child.  Mrs. Cloer was a kind and loving woman.  Her generosity knew...

Jan 29, 2024

Funeral services for Judy Williams, 75, of Gainesville, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home.  A committal service will follow at Fairview Cemetery.  A time of visitation is scheduled for Tuesday, February 6, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home.

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Jan 29, 2024

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William Joseph “Bill” Schmitz Jr., 77, of Corinth, TX, passed away January 29, 2024 in Denton, TX.

Bill was born February 19, 1946 in Gainesville, TX.  He was raised in Lindsay, TX and graduated from high school there.  Mr. Schmitz joined the U.S....

Jan 26, 2024

Barbara J. Morris-Eierdam, 88, of Callisburg, TX, passed away January 26, 2024 in Callisburg.

Barbara was born January 19, 1936 in Heavener, OK.  She was raised in Michigan and graduated from high school in Marysville.  She had also earned a Bachelor’s degree from the University of North Texas.  Barbara moved to Texas and eventually settled in Callisburg.  ...

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...