Local obituaries for Gainesville, TX.

Feb 26, 2023

Clara Frances Roark Haynie, 89, passed to her eternal home Sunday, February 26,2023.

The family will celebrate her life Saturday, March 25th from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM, Leonard Park East Pavilion #1, with Hollis Parsons officiating.

Clara was a mighty woman of God and a faithful prayer warrior. Her greatest joy was telling others about Jesus,...

Feb 25, 2023

Mary Louise “Bitsy” Duffy, 95, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away February 25, 2023 from COVID.

Bitsy was born January 13, 1928 in Gainesville to John and Augusta (Flusche) Bezner.  She grew up the youngest of 9 on the Bezner farm on Highway 82 east of Lindsay.  She had many tales about life on...

Feb 23, 2023

Our dear mother, Sandra (Sandy) Sue Reese Sproles was only 73 when she passed away on February 23rd at her home in Whitesboro, TX with her family by her side.  She was born December 2, 1949 in Wichita Falls, TX.  She was a wonderful mother and friend to all who knew her.

In...

Feb 22, 2023

Stephen Waymon Bryant, 54, of Gainesville, passed away February 22, 2023 in Gainesville.

Stephen was born November 6, 1968 in Gainesville.  He graduated Gainesville High School and attended North Central Texas College.  Stephen spent time as a machinist was most recently employed at Saffron.  His favorite pastime was watching and following sports.  He loved the Cowboys, Rangers,...

Feb 22, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Sandra Odom.  She died at the age of 78 on February 22, 2023 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.

Sandy’s contagious smile lit up a room and her caring warmth was always felt by those around her.  The simplest pleasures in life brought great...

Feb 22, 2023

Helen Stobaugh, 88, of Gainesville, passed away February 22, 2023 in Gainesville.

Helen was born May 18, 1934 in Gainesville and graduated from Gainesville High School.  She married Hebert Stobaugh on August 22, 1952 at Calvary Baptist Church in Gainesville.  Mrs. Stobaugh worked at W.W. Howeth Abstract and the Cooke County Clerk’s office.  She was also the...

Feb 21, 2023

Jeffery Wayne Donnelly, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at 12:57 AM.

Mr. Donnelly was born on April 13, 1964 in Gainesville, TX to Wendell and Dollie Donnelly.  In his younger years he competed in the rodeo, team-roping and riding bulls and broncs.  He also enjoyed riding his...

Feb 21, 2023

Charles E. “Hank” Hankins

Charles E. “Hank” Hankins, 88, of Gainesville, passed away February 21, 2023 in Gainesville.

Hank was born May 21, 1934 in Silo, OK.  He married the love of his life, Joyce Cunningham, on May 17, 1957 in Ferris, TX.  Mr. Hankins then served four years in the U.S. Army, stationed in...

Feb 20, 2023

Michael Dwayne Lile, age 58 of Gainesville passed away, February 20, 2023 in Gainesville.

Michael was born in Gainesville, March 18, 1964, to Val W. Lile and Yvonne R. (Moore) Lile.

Mr. Lile retired from Peterbilt after a 35+ year career.  His favorite activities included, shooting guns with his...

Feb 20, 2023

Gary Lee Carroll

Gary Carroll, 69, of Gainesville, TX, passed away February 20, 2023 in Gainesville.

Gary was born November 2, 1953 and was raised around the Drumright, OK area.  He graduated from Drumright High School and graduated from Oklahoma State University with a business degree.  Mr. Carroll worked for several oil and gas companies...

Feb 18, 2023

John “Johnny” Rolen Jackson, 64, of Thackerville, OK, passed away February 18, 2023 in Thackerville.

John was born September 7, 1958 in Sherman, TX and attended schools in Gainesville, TX.  He was most recently employed at WinStar.  Mr. Jackson enjoyed cooking and grilling, fishing, camping, and was happiest when surround by family and friends.

Survivors...

Feb 16, 2023

Mary V. Porter, 78, of Gainesville, passed away February 16, 2023, in Denton.

Mary was born March 23, 1944 in Medina.  She married Gene Porter on March 17, 1961 in Gainesville.  Mrs. Porter was employed at the Gainesville hospital’s cafeteria for over 40 years.  She was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend.  Mrs. Porter...

Feb 16, 2023

Terrie L. (Muzny) Seyler, 64, of Valley View, passed away February 16, 2023 in Denton.

Terrie was born July 18, 1958 in Gainesville.  She worked several years for Denton Community Hospital as a medical coder/insurance.  Terrie enjoyed family gatherings, her grandchildren’s birthdays and Holidays with the family.  She also enjoyed gardening, tending to her flower beds.  Terrie...

Feb 15, 2023

Hilda Serna, a life-long resident of Valley View, TX, died after a long battle of heart failure on February 15, 2023, at the age of 72.

Hilda is survived by her husband Manuel Serna; her son Mark Serna and wife Ashley; her daughter Michelle Serna Turner and husband Ken; sister Donna Bauer; brother Bonny Prescher and wife...

Feb 12, 2023

Louese Hudgins

Billy Louese Hudgins, 92, former Whitesboro and Gainesville resident, died Sunday, February 12, 2023 at Brookdale Willows Assisted Living & Memory Care in Sherman, TX.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, February 20, 2023 at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home, 602 S. Lindsay St., Gainesville,...

Feb 12, 2023

Clark Elden Dishman, Sr. 83, of Gainesville, Texas passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family February 12, 2023.  He was born in Valley View, Texas to Claud and Ethel (Clark) Dishman on November 17, 1939.

Clark joined the United States Air Force right out of High School.

Clark was always a hard worker.  As a...

Feb 11, 2023

Martha Cowgill Goin, 83, of Lindsay, TX, passed away February 11, 2023 at Medical City in Arlington, TX.

Martha was born March 5, 1939 in Nevada, TX and graduated from Community High School.  She was an administrative assistant in the Oil Well Division of U.S. Steel and then Betz Labs before a brief retirement.  Mrs. Goin then...

Feb 11, 2023

Funeral services for Janie Castle Bittick, 81, of Gainesville, will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at the First Baptist Church with Dr. Larry Reynolds and Dr. Jeff Langley officiating.  Burial will be privately held in Fairview Cemetery.  A visitation is scheduled from 6:00 to 7:00 PM Tuesday at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home....

Feb 5, 2023

Bernice Margaret Sicking, 91, of Myra, passed away February 5, 2023 in Gainesville.

Bernice was born to August (Gussie) Reiter and Hilda Knabe Reiter on February 3, 1932 in Muenster.  She attended Sacred Heart School, where she was the first Football Queen, and graduated in 1950.  Mrs. Sicking managed the Muenster sewing factory for many years, providing...

Feb 4, 2023

David Michael Downe , 54, of Gainesville, Texas passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023. He was born in Gainesville to Lawerence Ray and Sue Ming Downe on November 5, 1968.

David grew up on his family’s dairy farm southwest of Gainesville with his two brothers and attended Era Schools from kindergarten through 12th grade.  While...