Local obituaries for Gainesville, TX.

Apr 25, 2022

Jerry Daniel Bacon, Jr., affectionately known as “Monk”, age 48, passed away April 25, 2022 in Fort Worth, TX.  Mr. Bacon was a longtime resident of Gainesville, TX but lived most recently in Fort Worth.

Jerry was born September 7, 1973 in Sherman, TX.  He attended schools in Gainesville and graduated high school in Callisburg.  Mr. Bacon...

Apr 25, 2022

"We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment to animals." - Immanuel Kant, German philosopher A kind young lady with an amazing smile and a love of dogs, Samantha Renee Bryan passed away April 25, 2022, at the age of 25. Samantha was born December 7, 1996, in Moore, Oklahoma, to Jennifer Renee and Christopher James...

Apr 22, 2022

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Oralia Contreras De Triana, 60, of Gainesville, on Monday, April 25, 2022 at 1:30 PM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Fr. John Pacheco officiating.  A rosary will be recited Sunday at 6:30 PM at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home.

Oralia was born November 2, 1961...

Apr 20, 2022

Peggy Hertzog, 67, born in Roswell, New Mexico died in her home in Era on April 20, 2022. Peggy had an adventurous spirit and lived in many different places, including Silver Plume, CO before returning to Texas 20 years ago.

In 1984, Peggy began her career as a nurse and retired as a RN in the field...

Apr 16, 2022

Jeremy Matthew McKenzie passed away April 16, 2022 in Essex, MT.  He was born March 29, 1986 in Gainesville.

Jeremy is survived by his Fiancé Ginger Huckabay of Odessa; father Mike McKenzie and his wife Jeri of Ardmore, OK; mother Debi Zielinski and her husband Ed of Gainesville; brother David and his wife Rachel McKenzie of Kiowa,...

Apr 11, 2022

LINDA RAKESTRAW

Linda Joyce Rakestraw, 77, most recently of Gainesville, longtime resident of Wichita Falls and Archer City passed away April 11, 2022 in Gainesville.

Linda was born November 9, 1944 in Fort Worth, TX.  The family moved to Wichita Falls in her childhood where she graduated from Wichita Falls High School “Old High”.  Mrs....

Apr 7, 2022

Harold Glen Otts, 96, of Gainesville, passed from this earth on April 7, 2022 in Gainesville.

Harold was born June 5, 1925 in Gainesville, TX to Grover Dewitt Otts and Mae Bell Hardin Otts.  He had an older sister, Doris Pauline Lott, an older brother, Wayne Hardin Otts, and three younger brothers, twins Foy Lee and Coy...

Apr 6, 2022

Neill Lewis Seeber went to be with The Lord in the early morning hours of Wednesday April 6, 2022 at the age of 87.  He lived for the last year and a half in Carrollton but spent over 20 years in Lake Kiowa.  He passed away peacefully at home after battling cancer.

Mr....

Apr 6, 2022

Marsha Diane Sheffield, 75, of Gainesville, passed away April 6, 2022 in Grapevine.

Marsha was born August 22, 1946 in Cooke County and graduated from Gainesville High School.  She worked for AT&T for 20 years before working for the City of Gainesville, from where she retired.  Mrs. Sheffield was saved and baptized at Harvey Street Baptist Church...

Apr 3, 2022

Charlene Kiser, “Nana”, 86, of Gainesville, passed away on April 3, 2022 in Gainesville.

Charlene was born March 18, 1936 in Arkansas.  After attending college, she first worked in the electronics field for many years, before working at Weber Aircraft, from where she retired after 15 years.  Affectionately known as “Nana” to more than just her family,...

Apr 1, 2022

Joe Albro (Wendell) was born March 23, 1936 in Tuscola and passed on April 1 2022 in Gainesville.

Joe was a country boy that grew up in Tuscola and Abilene and was the only child of Audravee D. and Johnnie Bell (Cowley) Albro.

Mr. Albro met his wife of 66 years Carol Ann (Sanders) Albro...

Mar 31, 2022

Michael Hugo Bezner, 78, of Denton, TX, passed away March 31, 2022 at Good Samaritan Village in Denton.

Michael was born July 3, 1943 in Detroit, MI and grew up in Lindsay, TX when the family moved in 1951.  Michael lived and worked in Denton since 1971.  He was employed by, and retired from, the University of...

Mar 29, 2022

Bobby Morris Cross, Jr., better known as Morris, departed this world on March 29, 2022, to go to his heavenly home.

Morris was born June 26, 1956 in Fort Worth to Bobby Cross, Sr. and Jackie (Robertson) Cross.  On November 30, 1974 he married the love of his life, Shirley (Spencer) Cross.  They...

Mar 29, 2022

Mark Anthony Perry, 60, of Gainesville, passed away March 29, 2022 in Denton.

Mark was born November 29, 1961 in McKinney.  He attended schools in McKinney and Gainesville, graduating in Gainesville.  Mr. Perry spent many years at Peterbuilt, but most recently was a self-employed painting contractor.  He was an avid sportsman that treasured his time in nature,...

Mar 29, 2022

James Earl (Jim) Mead, Jr., of Lake Kiowa, was called by his Lord to rest on that high mountain on March 29, 2022.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2022 from 5:30-7:00 P.M. at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home.  Military honors will be rendered at 6:45 P.M. during the visitation. A celebration of...

Mar 27, 2022

Mr. Charles Lyndel Carroll, 64, of Gainesville, passed away March 27, 2022 at his residence.  He was born September 29, 1957, in Sherman.

Chuck loved classic cars.  He spent many hours working on and restoring classic vehicles.  He also enjoyed fishing when he was younger.

Mr. Carroll is survived by his brothers and sisters Billie...

Mar 25, 2022

On March 25th, 2022, Jeffrey Thomas Ford passed away in Tool, TX. He was 39 years old.

Jeff is survived by his parents William and Madie Milder of Gainesville, TX; Jay Keith Ford and wife, Lydia of Joshua, TX; His life...

Mar 25, 2022

Javier Pacheco Cabrera, 60, of Gainesville, previously of Charlotte, passed away March 25, 2022 in Gainesville.

Javier was born January 31, 1962 in La Villa de Zaachila, Oaxaca, Mexico.  He was a very happy person growing up and enjoyed playing soccer.  Javier was very loved, not just by his family, but by his friends as well.  He...

Mar 23, 2022

Anna Jo Sears, 94, of Lake Kiowa, passed away on March 23, 2022 in Gainesville.

Anna Jo was born March 12, 1928 in Amarillo.  She was a graduate of McMurry College in Abilene.  While attending college, she met her future husband, Virgil Sears, and the couple married in 1948.  She was a talented artist, dedicated Bible study...

Mar 22, 2022

Philip “Phil” Sheridan Krum, III was born on June 3, 1954 in Baytown, Texas and passed away on March 22, 2022 at UT Southwestern Hospital in Dallas, Texas at the age of 67 years, 10 months, and 12 days.

Phil was born to Philip S. and Lorraine Krum, II and was the oldest of four siblings known...