Local obituaries for Gainesville, TX.

Jul 25, 2023

Willie Joe Matthews, 86, of Gainesville, TX, passed away July 25, 2023 in Gainesville.

Willie Joe was born February 23, 1937 in Sherman, TX to Joseph Bailey and Bessie Mae (Houser) Matthews.  He attended the Thompsonville Schoolhouse and graduated from Sherman High School.  Willie Joe met Lorraine Sicking while attending a CYO Dance and the couple married...

Jul 25, 2023

Thomas Richard Scott was born in Gainesville, TX on December 29, 1949 to Leonard Frank Scott & Clara Imogene Teague.  He died on July 25, 2023 at North Texas Medical Center in Gainesville, TX at the age of 73 years old.

Tommy is preceded in death by his parents, Frank & Imogene, sisters Elaine Winters & Frankie...

Jul 25, 2023

Robert (Bobby) Wayne Hendricks, 58, passed away on July 25, 2023 in Durant, OK.  This sudden loss is shattering hearts around the world.

Bobby was born on August 14, 1964, and raised by John and Lydia Hendricks [grandparents] of Atoka, OK.  He met the love of his life, Sylvia [Lamb, of Madill, OK], at age 15, and...

Jul 25, 2023

Brayden Richard Schumacher passed away on July 25, 2023.  He was born on May 19, 2008 in Gainesville to Zack and Mindy Schumacher. Brayden was a handsome, energetic, compassionate and thoughtful young man. He was a remarkable son, brother, grandson, friend, athlete, student, comedian, and encourager.

Brayden is survived by his parents Zack & Mindy Schumacher and...

Jul 24, 2023

Jeffrey “J” Short passed away July 24, 2023 in Gainesville at the age of 20.  He was born February 22, 2003 in Denton.

A come-and-go gathering will be held at the family’s home at 415 Medal of Honor Blvd., in Gainesville on Monday, July 31st from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, serving his favorite breakfast foods and...

Jul 24, 2023

Margie Parker Beck

Margie Lea (Parker) Beck, 97, of Gainesville, TX, passed away July 24, 2023 in Gainesville.

Margie was born July 16, 1926 in Hico, TX.  She graduated from Hico High School in 1943.  Several years later, she met her future husband, Claude Beck, in passing at the local dry cleaners.  He had just...

Jul 20, 2023

On Thursday, July 20, 2023, Wesley Murphy, loving husband, father, and poppa, passed away at the age of 64.

Wesley was born on November 05, 1958, to Jimmie (Parish) and Glenn Murphy in Gainesville, TX.  Wesley was an avid outdoorsman.  He loved anything that involved hunting, fishing, or gardening.  Later in his life, he took up making...

Jul 18, 2023

Anthony “Piglet” De’Shon Lovato, 26, of Gainesville, passed away on July 18, 2023.

Anthony was born on January 24, 1997 to Allison Rae Brown and Tollie (TL) Royal and was blessed with the love of bonus parents Jason Brandon Lovato and Anitra Diane DeJesus. The first thing anyone thinks of when thinking of Anthony is his loving,...

Jul 18, 2023

Jennifer Susan Zimmerer passed away July 18, 2023.

Jennifer was born January 22, 1968 to James A. & Dolores (Voth) Zimmerer.

Jennifer enjoyed her childhood years attending Lindsay Elementary School and St. John Catholic School in N. Richland Hills.  Upon completion of her elementary school years, she chose Nolan High School where she excelled in...

Jul 9, 2023

Nita Hill Faulkner, 85, longtime resident of Collinsville, passed away July 9, 2023 in Plano.

Nita was born September 27, 1937 in Grayson County.  She married C.E. Faulkner on March 2, 1957.  Mrs. Faulkner was an employee at Weber Aircraft for many years and helped run the family farm.

Survivors include: husband C.E. Faulkner of...

Jul 4, 2023

Liturgy of the Word will be recited for Ivan Antonio Larraga, 36, of Gainesville, at 10:00 AM Monday, July 10, 2023 at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home with Dn. Gelacio Garcia officiating.  Burial will follow in New Resthaven Cemetery.  A visitation will be held on Sunday from 5:00 to 8:00 at the funeral home.

Mr....

Jul 4, 2023

Mary Nichols went to her eternal home with God on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.  Following a brief illness and surrounded by her three daughters and their families, she died peacefully in Gainesville, Texas.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, July 15 at 2:00 pm at Geo. J. Carroll and Son Funeral Home, Gainesville, Texas.  No visitation...

Jul 1, 2023

Funeral services for Dollye Jane Yeargan, 95, of Gainesville, are set for 11:00 AM Saturday, July 8, 2023 at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home.  A private burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery.  A visitation will be held at the funeral home at 10:00 AM, the hour prior to the funeral.

Mrs. Yeargan passed away on...

Jun 28, 2023

Sandra Jo (McDaniel) Nichols died peacefully on June 28, 2023 in San Antonio, Texas at the age of 82.

Sandra (Sandy) was born to Rad and Anita (Hafford) McDaniel on April 17, 1941.  She graduated from Gainesville High School.   She married Joseph Y. Nichols, the love of her life, in 1960.   Joe and Sandra were married over...

Jun 27, 2023

A funeral service for Nancy Jo Williams, 85, of Gainesville, is set for 2:00 PM Saturday, July 1, 2023 at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Adam Spore officiating.  Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery.  A visitation will be held at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Friday.

Survivors:  ...

Jun 25, 2023

David Joseph Bengfort, 69, of Lindsay, passed away June 25, 2023 in Gainesville.

David was born July 22, 1953 in Gainesville.  He enjoyed fishing, golfing, and was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church.

Mr. Bengfort was preceded in death by: parents Al and Juanita (Stevens) Bengfort; and sister and brother-in-law Christine and Gary Mozingo....

Jun 25, 2023

Lisa Renee Thiesen passed away June 25, 2023 at her home at the age of 57.  She was born June 28, 1965 to Johnny Eugene and Mary Louise (Windsor) Stebleton in Houston, TX.

Mrs. Thiesen is survived by her mother Mary Stebleton; husband Duane Dean Thiesen of Era; daughter and son-in-law Jennifer and David Smith of Sanger;...

Jun 23, 2023

Danny Lee Shaw, age 77, longtime resident of Gainesville, TX, most recently of Ardmore, OK, passed away June 23, 2023 in Ardmore.

Danny was born July 20, 1945 in Gainesville, TX and graduated from Gainesville High School.  He served in the U.S. Army from 1965 to 1968, spending time in Korea and Vietnam.  Mr. Shaw married Kathy...

Jun 20, 2023

On June 20th, Mr. Billy Frank Perryman passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones at the age of 94.  He was born December 23, 1928 in Abernathy, TX to Dennis McGaha and Buena David (Fields) Perryman.  He proudly served his country in the US Air Force for 21 years, retiring as a Tech Sergeant.  He was...

Jun 19, 2023

Dale Henry Crabtree passed away peacefully at the age of 85 in Dallas, TX on June 19, 2023 after a brief hospital stay due to health issues and contracting CoViD.

Dale was born in Platter, OK on November 5, 1937, the fifth of seven children. Dale came from humble beginnings in a small rural town where he...