Local obituaries for Gainesville, TX.

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.

History

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

SERVICES POSTPONED

Pending for a later date

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...

Oct 4, 2023

Lorene Cecelia Haverkamp Wilson passed away peacefully on October 4, 2023 in Gainesville; just 16 days away from her 88th birthday.  She was born in Muenster, Texas on October 20, 1935 to Ben and Mamie (Grewing) Haverkamp.

Lorene and her late husband, Merlin, were owner/operators of the Colonial Restaurant and Catering for nearly forty years.  She went...

Sep 30, 2023

Betty Jean Sluder, 93, of Gainesville, passed away September 30, 2023, in Gainesville.

Betty was born December 12, 1929 in Gainesville to George and Bessie (Barnett) Stice.  She graduated from Gainesville High School in 1947 and studied at Cooke County Junior College.  In 1948, she married her high school sweetheart, Bill Sluder and they had two children.  ...

Sep 27, 2023

Connie Sue White, 76, of Gainesville passed away peacefully at her home on September 27, 2023.

She was born on April 19, 1947 to Lloyd “L.C.” and Gladys (Trail) Nichols in Gainesville, Texas.  She attended Gainesville Schools and worked at Claude Jones Daycare for many years and most recently Kid Care.

Connie is survived by...

Sep 26, 2023

Long time Gainesville resident Don Mathews passed away peacefully on September 26 in Gainesville with family at his side. He was born December 29, 1952, in Houston and grew up along the Gulf Coast and for several years in West Texas. He moved to Gainesville with his family in 1964. He graduated from Gainesville High School in 1971, and...

Sep 25, 2023

Nancy Ileene (Watson) Hoedebeck, was blessed to begin her eternal life with our Lord and Savior on Monday, September 25, 2023, surrounded by her loving family holding her hand through every step.

Nancy will always be remembered as a loving wife and mother to many and also as an amazing friend and someone you could always count...

Sep 24, 2023

Nita Boardman, 86, most recently of Rockwall, went home to be with the Lord on September 24, 2023.

Nita was born August 27, 1937 in Bowie and grew up in Gainesville.  After receiving her Bachelor’s Degree from Dallas Baptist University, she had a prosperous career with the Environmental Protection Agency.  Nita eventually returned to Gainesville, where she...

Sep 17, 2023

On Sept. 17, 2023, around 2 pm, Loyd Clifton Bewley of Sanger, Texas, was surrounded by his family and their love for him as he passed and went on his journey to meet the Lord.

Loyd’s life was all about his wife Janis Bewley, kids Jason Bewley & wife Rebekah, Janson Bewley & wife Krystal, Larisha Bewley...