Local obituaries for Gainesville, TX.

Mar 1, 2026

Joseph “Joe” Carroll Fox, 83, of Plano, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born on February 5, 1943, in Callisburg, Texas, to Joseph “Joe” and Inez (Moore) Fox, Joe lived a life defined by curiosity, adventure, unwavering devotion to his family, and an enduring spirit that touched everyone fortunate enough...

Feb 26, 2026

Carol Ann Herman, age 73, a resident of Marietta, OK, slipped away from the arms of her husband and was welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus on the morning of February 26, 2026.

Carol was born in Gainesville, TX on December 26, 1952 (truly a Christmas Carol) to Weldon Thurman and Doris Ann Langston Scivally. She grew...

Feb 25, 2026

Maria “Luisa” (Ibarra) Ruiz, 73, of Gainesville, Texas, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 22, 1952, in Matehuala, San Luis Potosí, Mexico, to Martín Ibarra Álvarez and María Concepción Calderón Juárez.

María “Luisa” (Ibarra) Ruiz, de 73 años, de Gainesville, Texas, falleció pacíficamente el 25 de febrero...

Feb 25, 2026

Ronnie Arthell Williams, age 80 and resident of Denton, passed away February 25, 2026 in Denton.

Ronnie was born April 4, 1945 in Dallas and grew up in Garland. He joined the U.S. Navy at age 17 and served during the Cuban Missile Crisis and two tours in the Vietnam War. Mr. Williams then began his career in law enforcement. He...

Feb 24, 2026

August Otto Hinzman, known by most as “Buddy”, age 89 and resident of Gainesville, TX, passed away February 24, 2026 in Gainesville.

Buddy was born March 13, 1936 in Gainesville. He was raised in Bolivar and attended school in Sanger. He excelled in football and basketball, and served as Student Body President. Mr. Hinzman first attended Texas A&M and played football...

Feb 19, 2026

Galdino Calleros Perez, 87, of Gainesville, Texas, passed away on February 19, 2026, at his home in Gainesville, Texas, surrounded by loved ones.  He was born on April 18, 1938, in Nicolas Bravo, Canatlan, Durango, Mexico to Cruz Calleros Villarreal, and Catalina Perez.  

Galdino attended school in Mexico.  He worked at Winstar in Housekeeping, and also worked in Landscaping for...

Feb 19, 2026

John Joseph Grussel, age 79, passed away February 19, 2026 after a long fight with cancer.

A Prayer Service, with visitation to follow, is scheduled for Sunday, March 1, 2026, beginning at 6:00 p.m., at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home, Gainesville. A Funeral Mass is scheduled for Monday, March 2, beginning at 10:00 a.m., at St. Peter’s Catholic Church,...

Feb 19, 2026

Leslie Warren McBride, 56, of Whitesboro, Texas passed away February 19, 2026 at his home in Whitesboro, Texas surrounded by loved ones. He was born on May 12, 1969 in Gainesville, Texas to Robert and Donna (Williams) McBride.

Leslie went to Gainesville High School and shortly after began his career in the oilfield at only 17 years old where he worked...

Feb 19, 2026

Joy Butler Davidson, 90, of Marietta, Oklahoma, went to be with her Lord and Savior February 19, 2026 in Ardmore, Oklahoma.

Joy was born on April 25, 1935, in Kaufman, Texas, to Cleo and Ruby Fife Butler. She graduated from Kaufman High School in 1953 and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business and Library Sciences from East Texas State University.

On March...

Feb 17, 2026

Ed Sutton passed away at home in Sanger, TX on February 17, 2026 at the age of 85.

Mr. Sutton is survived by his wife of 35 years, Karen; his beloved Dachshund, Tinkerbell; daughter, Sandra Durada and family, of California; daughter, Kim Miller and family, of California; daughter, Debb Lengel and family, of Colorado; daughter, Lori Mitchell and family, of Colorado;...

Feb 15, 2026

Chisam Darrell Wolf, 45, of Gainesville, TX, passed away in Denison, TX on February 15, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Chisam was born June 26, 1980 in Sherman, TX to Kathy Terry and Darrell Wolf. Chisam was raised alongside his younger brother, Wesley Adam and younger sister, Katy Rose. Chisam was always a caretaker to his younger siblings and highly...

Feb 13, 2026

Jane Wright, 86, of Gainesville, Texas passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026, at Pecan Tree Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.

Jane was born on March 18, 1939, in Fouke, Arkansas to Clifton and Valrie (Walls) Easley. She was raised alongside six brothers, growing up in a close-knit family that shaped her lifelong devotion to faith and family.

On May 4, 1957, she...

Feb 11, 2026

Bobbie Gene Lemons, 92, of Gainesville, Texas passed away February 11, 2026 at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Denton, Texas. He was born on February 16, 1933 in Tioga, Texas to the late Eulace Earnest and Fannie Allene (Cason) Lemons. He married Parthenia (Tena) Huffhines March 20, 1953 in Durant, Oklahoma and they celebrated more than 65 years together.

He served...

Feb 10, 2026

Feb 10, 2026

Rosina Agatha (Hellinger) Kubis, age 75, resident of Lindsay, TX, passed away February 10, 2026 in Gainesville.

Rosina was born February 22, 1950 in Muenster, TX and she attended school in Gainesville. She married Gilbert Kubis in Lindsay, TX and the couple spent 47 years together before Gilbert’s passing in 2021. Mrs. Kubis served as activity director of St. Richard’s Villa...

Feb 9, 2026

Jacqueline "Jackie" Michelle Bengfort passed February 9th, 2026 at home with her beloved husband Robert by her side. She was a wonderful wife, Momma, Mamaw, sister and aunt. She followed in her sister Billie’s footsteps and became a Nurse. She loved and enjoyed her career for nearly 30 years. Her smile always lit up a room and could make the...

Feb 8, 2026

William C. Graham, known by many as Bill, passed away February 8, 2026 in Valley View, TX.

Bill was born September 16, 1935 in Parks, NE. He started school in a one-room school house in Dundy Co., NE and graduated high school after the family had moved to Colorado. He also lived in Kansas for a time and moved to Texas...

Feb 8, 2026

Marina Camarillo Salazar, de 63 años, falleció el día 8 de febrero, dejando un profundo vacío en el corazón de quienes la amaron.

Marina fue una mujer amorosa, fuerte y dedicada a su familia. Como esposa, madre y pilar del hogar, su vida estuvo marcada por el amor incondicional, la entrega y los valores que sembró en cada uno de los...

Feb 7, 2026

Charles Edward Schumacher, known by many as “Chuck”, age 62, resident of Lindsay, TX, passed away February 7, 2026 at his home surrounded by family following a long battle with cancer.

Chuck was born February 22, 1963 in Gainesville, TX. He attended school at St. Mary’s Catholic School and graduated from Gainesville High School in 1981. While in school, he participated...

Feb 6, 2026

Patricia Ann (Freeman) Sharp, known by many as “Tricia”, age 76, of Gainesville, TX, passed away February 6, 2026, in Gainesville.

Patricia was born August 1, 1949 in Gainesville. She married Pat Sharp on September 4, 1970 in Gainesville. Patricia graduated from Gainesville High School in 1967 and earned her R.N. degree from Grayson County College in 1970. She worked in...