Local obituaries for Gainesville, TX.

Feb 3, 2023

Tonya Lea Monden, 61, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023. She was born in Gainesville, TX on July 21, 1961 to James Weldon Lyons and Ruby Jeanette Rauls.

Tonya was a beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, friend, and mentor. Upon graduating Magna Cum Laude from Texas Tech University, Tonya devoted her life to becoming an accomplished...

Feb 2, 2023

Margarito Garcia, 68, of Gainesville, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 2, 2023 in Denton.

Margarito was born on December 23, 1954, in “El Puerto del Sauz”, Tierra Nueva, S.L.P., MX, the eldest son of Martin Garcia Sanchez and Dominga Sanchez Miranda.  On December 12, 1978, he married Juana Hernandez and a month later...

Jan 31, 2023

Alicia “Dauber” Dawn Tracy, age 45, of Whitesboro, TX, passed away January 31, 2023 from pancreatic cancer.  Alicia passed away surrounded by her family.

Alicia was born January 7, 1978 to Belinda Cox and David Stafford.  She attended Rad Ware / Callisburg schools.  She married Gary Tracy Jr. of Whitesboro TX and chose to be a stay-at-home...

Jan 27, 2023

David G. Porter, 66, of Gainesville, passed away January 27, 2023 in Gainesville.

David was born March 25, 1956 in Gainesville.  He attended Gainesville schools and graduated in 1974.  He attended Tarleton State University, but he missed home and moved back to Gainesville as soon as he could.  David married Sidney Rippy and they had three daughters. ...

Jan 27, 2023

***UPDATED SERVICE TIMES DUE TO WEATHER***

Funeral services for Mary Jane Stewart, 76, of Gainesville, are scheduled for 2:00 PM Friday, February 3, 2023 at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home with Rev. Scott Arant and Rev. Larry Kremling officiating.  Burial will follow in Valley View Cemetery.  A visitation will be held at 1:00 PM on...

Jan 26, 2023

Teresa “Tessie” Ann Waters, 83, of Gainesville, passed away January 26, 2023 in Gainesville.

Tessie was born December 24, 1939 in Gainesville and graduated from Gainesville High School.  She worked at the Sullivant Law Firm as a legal assistant for 45 years.  Mrs. Waters was a life-long member of First Baptist Church of Gainesville.  She was an...

Jan 20, 2023

The family of Mary Louise Russell Miles mourns the passing of their beautiful loved one. Louise left our wonderful Earth at the age of 93 on January 20, 2023 and is peacefully at home with her Heavenly Father.

Louise was born in Sivells Bend, Texas on March 22, 1929, to Willie Imogene Ellis Russell and Millard Patrick...

Jan 18, 2023

Don Winston Woodruff, 97, of Gainesville, Texas, passed away peacefully January 18, 2023 surrounded by family at his home.

Don was born August 27, 1925 in Gainesville to A. C. Woodruff and Leola Barrett Woodruff.  He joined the Navy at the age of 17 to serve as a gunnery instructor during World War II.  He returned home...

Jan 17, 2023

Denis Keith Pilkilton, 61, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, after battling many health issues.  Born April 4, 1961, in Waco, Texas, he was the son of Eddie and Jerry Pilkilton.  He graduated from Denison High School in 1979, shortly after joined the Air Force being stationed in Colorado, Idaho and England working on...

Jan 16, 2023

Aaron Lara, 16, of Gainesville, passed away January 16, 2023 in Denton.

Aaron was born March 28, 2006 in Gainesville.  He grew up playing soccer and enjoyed detailing cars.  Aaron treasured most spending time with his family and friends, especially his daughter.

Survivors include: daughter Aalliyah Lara; girlfriend Stefania Martinez; parents Homero Lara and Adela...

Jan 16, 2023

Obituary to be posted soon.

Jan 13, 2023

Teresa Karen Jenkins, 75, of Rosston, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, January 13th, 2023.

Teresa was born December 17th, 1947 to John and Willie Mae Richardson in Fort Worth.  After Teresa graduated from Samuel High School, she went on to study medical transcription at Baylor Hospital then to work at...

Jan 13, 2023

James Wayne Jones was a man of Godly principle, faithfully serving God Almighty throughout his life, and devoted to his family.  Humble and extremely reserved, incredibly strong, wonderfully loving of all people, he was always welcoming.  He always cared about others, and was a calming presence in life's storms.  He married Elnora Christine Jones on November 30, 1957 in...

Jan 13, 2023

A Mass of Christian Burial for Lawrence Albert Neusch, 85, of Lindsay, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Lindsay, with the Rev. Sam Maul as celebrant. Interment will follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery. A Rosary with visitation will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, January 20, at Geo....

Jan 13, 2023

Jackie Dale Eaton, 79, of Gainesville, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2023 in Gainesville, Texas. Family and friend visitation will be held Thursday, January 19, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home. A memorial service will follow.

Jackie was born on January 6, 1944 in Gainesville, Texas to Lee Roy...

Jan 12, 2023

IN LOVING MEMORY

Christopher Allen Wayne Mitchuson

Christopher Allen Wayne Mitchuson, 32, of Gainesville, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 12, 2023.

Chris was born April 26, 1990 in Denton to Saundra Walls and Larry Mitchuson.  Chris was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran.  He was a jack-of-all-trades who enjoyed working outside.  Chris worked...

Jan 11, 2023

Ritta Marlene Fields, 97, of Whitesboro, passed away January 11, 2023 at her home in Whitesboro surrounded by her family.

Marlene was born August 30, 1925 in Delaware Bend to M.D. Sissney and Bessie Stowers Sissney.  She graduated from Whitesboro High School in 1942 and married Sherman Scott Fields on July 18 of that year.  They raised...

Jan 11, 2023

Susan Marie (Sandmann) Fetsch, of Muenster, passed away January 11, 2023, at her home surrounded by her daughters.

Susan was born on October 21, 1958, the eldest daughter of Edward and Aileen Sandmann of Lindsay. She graduated from Lindsay High School in 1977. Susan married her fun-loving sweetheart Garry Fetsch on June 24, 1978. Together they farmed...

Jan 9, 2023

Virginia “Ginger” Louise Latham

Virginia “Ginger” Louise Latham, 87, longtime resident of Gainesville, most recently of Lewisville, passed away January 9, 2023 in Lewisville.

Ginger was born July 5, 1935 in Gainesville.  She graduated from Gainesville High School and married Alfred Earnest Latham on November 26, 1953.  Mrs. Latham was totally devoted to God and...

Jan 6, 2023

Paul Lynn Bentley, 81, of Gainesville, TX, passed away January 6, 2023 at his home in Gainesville surrounded by his family and two loyal dogs.

Mr. Bentley was born August 26, 1941 in Gainesville.  He graduated from Newsome Dougherty Memorial High School and served in the U.S. Air Force.  Mr. Bentley operated his family’s grocery store, Bentley’s...