Local obituaries for Gainesville, TX.

Aug 26, 2023

Funeral services for Kathy Jean Grotte, 77, of Gainesville, TX, are scheduled for 11:00 am on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home. Family visitation is scheduled for Friday, September 1, 2023, from 6:00 – 7:30 pm at the funeral home.

Kathy was born June 16, 1946, in Gainesville, TX. She graduated...

Aug 24, 2023

Vicki “Nana” Carr-Pipes, 66, of Gainesville, TX, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loving family on August 24, 2023 in Gainesville.

Vicki was born in Gainesville to Glenda and Tommy Carr on March 3, 1957. She was raised in Gainesville and attended Gainesville High School. Vicki was blessed with two daughters in 1976 and 1978, then went on...

Aug 22, 2023

Donna Sue Hocker of Gainesville, Texas went to be with her Lord in Heaven early Tuesday morning August 22nd.

She was born Donna Sue Bagley to Loyd and Icie Mae Bagley in Frederick, Oklahoma September the 15th, 1942.  She had 9 siblings, Billie Jo Bagley (died at 2 mos.), Henry Bagley, Bennie Bagley, Cletus Wayne Bagley, Jackie...

Aug 19, 2023

Ellen Grace “Gracie” Fuhrman, 89, of Muenster, TX, passed into the comfort and peace of our Lord’s heavenly kingdom on Saturday, August 19, 2023, with her family at her side.

A Rosary Service will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Muenster, beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 22, with visitation to follow in the Community...

Aug 19, 2023

Tara Nicole Slade, 34, of Valley View, Texas, passed away suddenly on Saturday, August 19, 2023.  She was born on February 20, 1989, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, to Scott and Robin (Bellew) Kline.

Tara attended St. Michael’s Catholic School in Limeport and Colesville, Pennsylvania.  She was a 2007 graduate of Frisco High School in Frisco, Texas, where she...

Aug 16, 2023

A memorial service for Joseph Edward Pulte, 73, of Gainesville, is scheduled for 10:30 AM Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Kelley officiating.  A visitation will follow.  Mr. Pulte passed away August 16, 2023 in Dallas, TX.

Joe was born July 12, 1950 in Gainesville to Charles Edward...

Aug 15, 2023

Conova “Connie” Sanders

Conova “Connie” Sanders, 89, of Gainesville, passed away August 15, 2023 in Gainesville.

Connie was born August 4, 1934 in Ryan, OK.  As she was growing up she spent time in Stoneburg, TX, Denton, TX, and Gainesville, TX, before graduating from Valley View High School.  Most will remember Miss Connie from the...

Aug 14, 2023

Tommy Sadlowski, 63, of Highland Village, passed away August 14, 2023 in Highland Village.

Tommy was born January 26, 1960 in Gainesville.  He was raised in Gainesville and was a member of the 1978 graduating class.  Mr. Sadlowski continued his studies at North Texas State before going into the construction business as a concrete contractor.  He married...

Aug 12, 2023

William “Bill” Dickerson

William “Bill” VanOrsdel Dickerson, beloved husband, father, and PawPaw, passed away on August 12, 2023, at the age of 69 in Gainesville, TX, after a battle with cancer that was fought with courage and a fierce love for his family.

Bill was born in Los Angeles, CA, on November 7, 1953, and...

Aug 9, 2023

Graveside services for Eva Scott Kellogg, 84 of Gainesville, are set for 10:00 AM Saturday, August 12, 2023, at the Era Cemetery, with Pastor Daniel Jones officiating.

Mrs. Kellogg passed away on August 9, 2023, at the North Texas Medical Center after a lengthy illness.

Eva was born January 4, 1939, in the Mossville/Fish Creek...

Aug 9, 2023

Jean Haynie Peel, 92, a resident of Granbury, Texas, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023, in Fort Worth, Texas.

Jean was born October 15, 1930, in Hearne, Texas, to Thomas Powell Haynie Jr. and Sue Cummings Haynie. She married Hosea Bryan Peel in 1951 and they moved to Grand Prairie, Texas in 1952. They were married for...

Aug 6, 2023

We lovingly honor and commemorate the great Patriarch of our family, Jerry B. Barnes.

Jerry passed away August 6, 2023 in Gainesville, at the age of 91.

Mr. Barnes was born August 29, 1931 in Oklahoma City to J. B. and Dolly Evelyn (Little) Barnes.

Jerry grew up in an oil field family.  ...

Aug 1, 2023

Sarah Lois Davis (Black) age 70, died of natural causes on August 1, 2023. Sarah Davis was born on December 10, 1952 to Eugene and Margaret Black, Sr. in Paris, Texas.  She is survived by her daughter Cassandra Canes, grandson Alejandro Canes, granddaughter Traeli Calhoun, great-granddaughter Aliana Canes and great-grandson Elijah Canes.

Sarah attended school in Paris,...

Jul 31, 2023

George Gibson Thomason, 77, of Gainesville, passed away July 31, 2023 in Gainesville.

George was born August 2, 1945 in San Diego, CA.  He graduated from Ponder High School and then continued his studies at the University of North Texas.  Mr. Thomason began an impactful career as a coach and educator in 1974.  He coached basketball and...

Jul 29, 2023

Grady Armon Smith, 74, of Woodbine, passed away on July 29, 2023, in Woodbine. He was born on November 22, 1948, in Gainesville. Armon married Judy Spruiell on August 17, 1973, in Iowa Park. For over 30 years, he owned and operated Smith Feed Store in Gainesville and Marietta, OK. He cherished spending time at the lake and had...

Jul 27, 2023

Tracy Lee Kirk, also lovingly known as PaPa, born March 19, 1956 in Gainesville, was taken by our Lord God Thursday July 27, 2023.

Tracy has a living legacy that are grieving this tremendous loss, while celebrating the amazing memories we all share.

Mr. Kirk will be greatly missed and reunited one day by his...

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...