Local obituaries for Gainesville, TX.
Mari Carmen Vera DeRocha
May 27, 2026
Mari Carmen Vera DeRocha , 52 , of Gainesville , Texas passed away May 27, 2026 at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital of Denton , Texas surrounded by loved ones. She was born on November 22, 1973 in Nieves, Zacatecas, Mexico to J. Carmen Vera Olguin and Remigia Silva Velazquez.
A Rosary and Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 28, 2026...
Robbye Lynn Jackson
May 25, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Robbye Lynn Jackson, age 46, of Gainesville, Tx on May 25th, 2026.
Robbye was known for her caring heart, unwavering kindness, and a smile that could illuminate any room she entered. She leaves behind a legacy of love, strength, and dedication that will continue to inspire all who knew her.
Her...
Marilyn Lee Melton
May 25, 2026
Marilyn was born on January 13, 1948, in Dyersburg, Tennessee to William Pruitt Melton and Lula Grace Cook Melton. Their family moved to Gainesville in the early 50s. She made many friends and participated in activities in Gainesville, including the music and youth programs of Whaley Methodist Church. The family also traveled to Dallas often to be with 2 special...
Jeff McKinzie
May 24, 2026
Jeffery Lynn McKinzie, 59, of Bolivar, Texas, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a life full of passion, creativity, and deep love for his family.
Jeff was born on December 17, 1966, in Sherman, Texas, to Kerry and Fena McKinzie. On October 12, 1996, he married his soulmate Rhonda Hess, and together they built a life rooted in devotion, laughter, and shared...
Jack "J.D." Benson
May 19, 2026
Jackie Dale Benson, known by many as J.D., age 84, of Woodbine, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2026 in Fort Worth with his family by his side.
J.D. was born January 12, 1942 in Arkansas. He was raised in Louisiana and eventually moved to Fort Worth. He graduated high school and then attended college.
J.D. enlisted in the U.S. Navy and...
Margaret K. Maughan
May 19, 2026
Margaret Kay (Balthrop) Maughan, known by many as “Margie”, passed away May 19, 2026, in Denison, TX, at the age of 67.
Margie was born June 11, 1958 in Muenster, TX. She attended schools in Gainesville and Era. Margie had several jobs that tied into her lifelong passions. At different times, she worked at the sewing factory in Muenster, Fischer’s in...
Barbara Victoria Kitterman
May 16, 2026
Her happy soul has winged its way to one pure bright eternal day.
Barbara went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 16, 2026 with her cloth doll Gearldine who has been with her for 43 years.
Barbara was born to Cecil Lee Head and Lola Fay (Cato) Head on March 17, 1939. She always enjoyed being a Saint Patrick’s Day...
Lucy Westbrook
May 12, 2026
Lucy Westbrook, age 88, of Gainesville, Texas, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026.
Lucy was born on September 8, 1937. She lived a life filled with hard work, humor, generosity, and love for the people and animals around her. She worked various jobs, most notably as a waitress at the Smokehouse in Lindsay, Texas, where she continued working well into...
John K. Hook
May 11, 2026
John K. Hook, age 92, passed away peacefully Monday, May 11th, 2026 at Pecan Tree Rehab and Healthcare Center in Gainesville, Texas.
He was born November 11th, 1933, in Berwick, Illinois, a son of the late James Milton Hook and Carrie Francis Meador Hook.
John proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War, where he was an...
William "Bill" George Wilson
May 9, 2026
William "Bill" George Wilson, 95, of Gainesville, Texas, passed away on May 9, 2026.He was born on April 24, 1931, in Andrews, Texas to Wilma and H.T. Wilson. Bill lived a life defined by hard work, faith, creativity, and devotion to his family.
On December 24, 1950, he married the love of his life, Joyce Baldwin, beginning a loving marriage of...
Eldon "Tom" Thomas Morrison
May 6, 2026
Tom Morrison, 72, of Gainesville, was born on June 6, 1953 to John Edwin and Margaret Le (Starbuck) Morrison in Galesburg, IL. He was a Vietnam Veteran.
Tom passed away on May 6, 2026 in Gainesville. He was a devoted, loving, caring husband to his wife Dianne Morrison of Gainesville. They shared a relationship for over 32 years and have been...
Jean Gronow
May 6, 2026
Laura Jean Lynch Gronow, 87, of Lindale, Texas passed away on May 6, 2026. She was born on March 11, 1939 in Woodbine, Texas to Leonard and Methel Pearl (Brooks) Lynch.
Jean is survived by her two daughters, Susan Renee Gronow of Lindale, Texas, and Elizabeth Diane Boyd of Gardendale, Texas, one grandson, Derek Daugherty, and two great grandchildren, Skyler Daugherty...
Clinton William Stewart, Sr.
May 6, 2026
A memorial service for Clinton Stewart, 79, of Gainesville, is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home, Gainesville, with Rev. Scott Arant & Rev. Larry Kremling officiating.
Clinton passed away May 6, 2026 in Gainesville. He was born July 27, 1946 to O.C. & Lavern (Griffith) Stewart. He graduated from Gainesville...
Nancy Elaine Cole
May 5, 2026
Nancy Elaine Cole, 79, of McKinney, TX passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026 in Gainesville, TX. She was born on March 4, 1947, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Nancy was a devoted wife to her husband, Benjamin Cole, whom she married on August 3, 1979. Together, they built a life full of adventure, companionship, and unwavering love. Nancy was deeply rooted in...
Jose Emmanuel Torres Villanueva
May 4, 2026
Jose Emmanuel Torres Villanueva was born on April 8th, 2000 in Denton, Tx to Jose C Torres and Silvia Villanueva Torres.
He graduated from Gainesville High School in 2018. He married Michelle “Cici” Torres on January 3rd, 2026. He loved spending time with his close friends and family, working on all his vehicles, binge-watching movies and TV shows, and jamming out...
Betty Morgan
May 3, 2026
Betty Lou Morgan (maiden, Gaidaroff), age 85, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2026, in Gainesville, Texas. Born on January 16, 1941, in Hobart, Oklahoma, Betty lived a life of dedication to her family, faith, and community.
A graduate of Cooke County College, Betty devoted much of her life to serving others. She worked as the secretary of First Christian Church...
Daniel Wayne Turbeville
Apr 30, 2026
Daniel “Danny” Wayne Turbeville, 71, passed away on April 30, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of memories rooted in family, the outdoors, and the simple joys of life. Born on February 23, 1955, to Clarence “Turby” Smith Turbeville and Lillian Marie Rivoire Turbeville; Danny was the youngest of three sons and grew up surrounded by adventure and strong family ties.
From...
Billye Grundy Nichols
Apr 30, 2026
Billye Delane (Grundy) Nichols, affectionately known as “Nannie” by the many that loved her, passed away April 30, 2026 in Allen, TX.
Billye was born July 7, 1942 in Gainesville, TX. She attended Gainesville schools and married Jerl Wayne Nichols on January 18, 1958 in Oklahoma. Mrs. Nichols was a kind and generous homemaker who cared for the following three generations...
Mary Ruth Bates
Apr 29, 2026
Mary Ruth Franks Bates, who touched the lives of thousands of students during her 38 years of teaching at Brady High School passed away 04/29/2026 at the age of 95 following several years of declining health.
Her dedication career in education also included numerous leadership roles in various associations and awards such as her recognition as "District XV Business Teacher of...
Bonnie June Davis
Apr 26, 2026
Bonnie June Davis was born on June 18, 1937, in Atoka, Oklahoma, to Floyd and Marie Brewer. She grew up in rural Oklahoma, one of ten children, where life wasn't easy--but it was rich in love. She often shared how something as simple as a new pair of shoes at Christmas meant everything. No matter how little they had, there...
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