Local obituaries for Gainesville, TX.

Nov 4, 2023

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Services for Reubelene “Dean” Knight, 94, of Gainesville, are set for Tuesday, November 7, 2023.  A visitation will start at 9:00 AM with a funeral beginning at 10:00 AM.  Burial will follow in Valley View Cemetery.

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Nov 2, 2023

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Joy Pace, 79, of Gainesville, TX, passed away November 2, 2023 in Gainesville.

Joy was born February 26, 1944 in Muenster, TX.  She was a dedicated daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother who was the consummate caregiver, always looking to put others before herself.  ...

Nov 2, 2023

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Carlton B. Winchenbach, 93, passed away peacefully November 2 at his home in Tri-Palm Estates in Thousand Palms, California.

Carlton was born April 27, 1930, in Waldoboro, Maine. He was the youngest of thirteen children to Chester A. and Carrie E. Cushman Winchenbach....

Oct 31, 2023

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Sharon G. Chapman, 75, of Gainesville, passed away October 31, 2023 in Gainesville.

Sharon was born December 22, 1947 in California and raised in Dallas, TX.  She loved music of all varieties and treasured the moments spent with her grandchildren.

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Oct 31, 2023

Carolyn Murray, 84, of Collinsville, passed away October 31, 2023, in Sherman.

Carolyn was born April 22, 1939 in Seminole, OK and attended Gainesville schools.  She married Clifford J. Murray on July 6, 1956.  Mrs. Murray enjoyed sewing, gardening, and spending time outdoors.  Although she loved her dogs dearly, she treasured her grandchildren most.

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Oct 30, 2023

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William Joseph Cox, 46, of Collinsville, TX, passed away October 30, 2023 in Collinsville.

Mr. Cox grew up in Collinsville and graduated Collinsville High School.  He worked in the oil fields for several years and was also a welder and machine shop worker.  ...

Oct 30, 2023

Deborah Jean Colwell, 69, died October 30, 2023 in her home in Gainesville.  She was born December 3, 1953 in Fort Worth, to Eldon O. and Cristal Agnes (Giles) Hackett.

Deborah married Chester William Colwell on April 19, 1969 and from this union, they had three children:  William Bailey Colwell, Jonathan Eugene Colwell, and Cristal Suzanne Figueroa....

Oct 28, 2023

Victoria Self, 91, longtime resident of Gainesville, passed away October 28, 2023 in Richardson.

Victoria was born December 20, 1931 in Scotland, TX, the fifth of twelve children.  She married Ted Schniederjan in 1949 and had eleven children.  Years after Ted’s passing in 1966, she married Elmo Self.  Mrs. Self was active in many ministries at St....

Oct 28, 2023

Funeral services for Melinda Carol Butler, 81, of Gainesville are set for 10:00 AM Friday, November 3, 2023 at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home with Rev. Eddie Chennault officiating.  A visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.

Mrs. Butler was born December 26, 1941 in Springfield, OH.  ...

Oct 21, 2023

Walter Bernard Wolf, 89, of Gainesville passed away peacefully at his home on October 21, 2023.

A memorial mass will be held Saturday, October 28, 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church with a private burial to follow at a later date at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Rosary and visitation will be held on Friday, October 27, 5:30...

Oct 21, 2023

Services

Jerry Tatum, 73, of Gainesville, TX, passed away October 21, 2023, at home.  A memorial service is scheduled at Cooke County Cowboy Church in Oakridge on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at 1 p.m. and a graveside service to follow at 3 p.m. at Era Cemetery.

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Jerry was born on May 15,...

Oct 18, 2023

Weldon Ray Turner, 79, of Gainesville, passed away October 18, 2023 in Gainesville.

Weldon was born December 2, 1943 in Whitesboro.  He graduated from Gainesville High School in 1961 and attended Cooke County Junior College and North Texas State University.  He married Nickie Lue Huddleston on April 10, 1964 in Saint Jo.  Mr. Turner retired from careers...

Oct 15, 2023

Funeral services for Margarita Isabel Zapata, 42, of Gainesville, are being held privately.

Mrs. Zapata passed away in Gainesville on October 15, 2023.  She was born November 24, 1980 to Santiago Medina and Blasa Gam in Tulia, TX.

Margarita is survived by her husband Javier Zapata; children:  Johnny Giron of Pilot Point, Genesis Medina, Ximena...

Oct 12, 2023

Monica Ann Bentley, 39, of Gainesville, passed away October 12, 2023 in Gainesville.

Monica was born April 10, 1984 in Gainesville and attended Era Schools.  She excelled as an athlete, participating in cheerleading, dance team, basketball, softball, cross country, gymnastics, and even Boy’s Club football.  Monica attended Era United Methodist Church and enjoyed cosmetology.  She worked at...

Oct 12, 2023

Flora Moore, 88, of Valley View, passed away October 12, 2023 in Plano.

Flora was born October 26, 1934 in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico.  She lived a life that was dedicated to her love for children.  She also enjoyed gardening, particularly roses.  Mrs. Moore was also a wonderful cook, remembered for her homemade salsa.  She will be...

Oct 12, 2023

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Johnny Logue, 71, longtime resident of Callisburg, TX, most recently of Fayetteville, AR, passed away peacefully at his childhood home, surrounded by family, on October 12, 2023, in Callisburg.

Johnny was born July 10, 1952 in Gainesville, TX.  He was raised in Callisburg and graduated from...

Oct 11, 2023

Services

Sandra Joe Floerke, 82, of Gainesville, TX, passed away on October 11, 2023. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 14th at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was laid to rest on October 12th at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Woodbine, TX. Arrangements are under the care...

Oct 8, 2023

Betty Ruth Nicholson, 94, of Gainesville, gained her wings on October 8, 2023 in Dallas.

Betty Ruth was born September 28, 1929 in Clarksville.  A longtime Gainesville resident, she graduated from Booker T. Washington High School and was a member of Bethel A.M.E. Church.  Mrs. Nicholson was a caregiver and consummate provider, always willing to serve others.  ...

Oct 7, 2023

Frankie Barthold was born August 15, 1959 in Gainesville to Johnny and Patsy (Hudspeth) Barthold.  He passed on October 7, 2023 surrounded by his family at the age of 64.

Frankie was a truck driver most of his life.  He was a proud member of the Era Masonic Lodge.  He loved watching his grandchildren play sports and...

Oct 6, 2023

Jackie "Jack" Richardson of Lake Kiowa, Texas, died unexpectedly on October 6, 2023 at 11:55am at Medical City of Plano.  He was born in Gainesville on January 17, 1956.

Jackie is survived by his wife Sandra Richardson; his son Derek Richardson and husband Craig; his daughter Sara Johnson and husband Dylan and granddaughters Adalynn, Nadaly, and a...