Local obituaries for Gainesville, TX.

Mar 30, 2023

Ned Newman, age 84, longtime resident of Lake Kiowa and Whitesboro, passed away March 30, 2023 in Denton.

Born into a military family, Ned and his brothers had a nomadic life and his family took advantage of the opportunities to travel that it presented.  His early years were spent in Kansas, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Virginia, France, and Germany,...

Mar 29, 2023

Harvey Thayer Jennings, 86, of Gainesville, passed away March 29, 2023 in Gainesville.

Mr. Jennings was born in the Downard-Fairplains community on January 15, 1937.  He married Virgie Hardy in Dallas on October 20, 1956.  Mr. Jennings served in the U.S. Army and was owner/operator of Jennings Hearing Aids in Gainesville until his retirement.  In his free...

Mar 25, 2023

Mr. Adamson was born September 26, 1930 in Houston.  He spent his early life in College Station, TX where his father was the swimming coach.

Van was a champion swimmer in high school and college, setting 5 records and he continued to share his swimming ability and experience with his children.  Sailing on White Rock Lake was...

Mar 25, 2023

Carl Sanders, 68, of Gainesville, passed away on March 25, 2023.  He was born August 17, 1954 to Jo Ann Sanders and Freddie Williams.  He was his mother’s only child.

Carl attended Booker T. Washington School and graduated from Gainesville High School.  He married Kathy Sanders on November 1, 1974.  To that union were born two children: ...

Mar 13, 2023

Carol Ann Stevens Henley-Hess, passed away to her eternal home with the Lord on March 13, 2023.  Carol Ann had the kindest soul and was a devout Christian, mother, friend and a Daughter of the American Revolution.  Rosary/Visitation is planned for Thursday, March 16, at 6:00 pm at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home.  Mass and Christian burial...

Mar 13, 2023

Amber Nicole Cline, 42, passed away March 13th, 2023 from injuries sustained in a car crash just north of Gainesville, TX. She was born December 30th, 1980, to Wayne and Stephanie Lindsey in Gainesville, TX. She grew up in the Cooke County area save for a few short years when her parents relocated to San Antonio. Amber attended school...

Mar 12, 2023

Glenda Sue Lambert Shinpaugh peacefully went to be with her Lord on March 12, 2023 at TMC in Denison Texas.  She was born August 4, 1950 in Walnut Bend, Texas.  She is preceded in death by her parents Opal Lee Lambert and Velma Christine Lambert, her sister Gerry Ward, and a brother Pete Lambert.  She is survived...

Mar 6, 2023

Philip Lee Marsh, 61, of Sivells Bend, passed away March 6, 2023 in Sivells Bend.

Philip was born July 12, 1961 in Gladewater, TX, and graduated from Big Sandy High School, where he excelled in multiple sports and agriculture education.  He married Sheila Owens on July 7, 1985 in Big Sandy.  Philip was a prominent cattleman in...

Mar 2, 2023

Debora Renee “Debbie” Jennings, 62, of Fort Worth, passed away March 2, 2023 in Fort Worth.

Debbie was born January 16, 1961 in Hillsboro and grew up in Gainesville.  She was a devoted mother and homemaker before beginning a career as a beauty operator and manager.  Debbie was very creative, loved cats, and spending time with her...

Mar 1, 2023

Marjorie Jane Gibson, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother from Thackerville, Oklahoma, peacefully passed from this life on March 1, 2023 at age 82.  Surrounded by her family, she knew she was loved to the very end.

Jane was born to Bill and Joyce Baker on September 21, 1940 in Gainesville, Texas.  She...

Feb 26, 2023

Edith M. Welch

A memorial service for Edith Welch (Howard), of Gainesville, will be held at First Baptist Church of Muenster on Friday, March 3, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Ralph Gourley officiating.  The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 2 at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home.  Mrs....

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...