Local obituaries for Gainesville, TX.

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...

Jan 6, 2023

Lee Aldon Killgore, 98, of Gainesville, passed away January 6, 2023 in Oklahoma City, OK.

Mr. Killgore was born January 21, 1924 in Fort Worth.  He married Mary Louise Hager on December 31, 1943 in Jacksonville, FL.  Mr. Killgore was a Naval Aviator in the Pacific Theater during World War II.  He retired from a fulfilling career...

Jan 6, 2023

Cynthia “Cindy” Carrington Fugate, 61, of Saint Jo, passed away January 6, 2023 in Denton.

Cindy was born August 11, 1961 in Dallas and was raised in Cedar Hill.  She graduated Cedar Hill High School before earning her Associate degree from Cooke County College.  Cindy always had a special way with animals and was particularly fond of...

Jan 4, 2023

Randy Ray Gaddie, 62, of Ardmore, OK, passed away January 4, 2023 in Ardmore.

Randy was born December 3, 1960 in Sherman, TX and was raised in and around Whitesboro, TX.  He was a loader operator and driver in the rock crushing business.  Mr. Gaddie enjoyed fishing, beer, and football, especially the Dallas Cowboys.  He loved Westerns...

Jan 3, 2023

Barbara “Babs” Jolene Rickert Barrett, 77, of Gainesville, TX, passed away January 3, 2023 in Gainesville.

Barbara was born March 10, 1945 in Dublin, TX.  She graduated from Bel Air High School in El Paso, TX and was a member of the Skyhawks Roller-skating Dance Team in El Paso.  Barbara married Carl F. Rickert, Jr. on August...

Jan 2, 2023

Patsy Louise (Schneider) Morris, 82, passed away shortly after midnight on January 2, 2023.

Patsy was born on January 6, 1940, in Gainesville, TX to Ethel Glenn Schneider and Alfred Charles Schneider.  The youngest of six, she grew up in Fort Worth, but returned to Gainesville as a Junior in high school, where she met the love...

Dec 31, 2022

Leslie “Les” Shell, 69, of Gainesville, passed away December 31, 2022 in Gainesville.

Les was born September 9, 1953 in Gainesville.  He attended Gainesville schools and excelled in boxing, football, baseball, and track.  After school, he served two years in the U.S. Army.  Les loved Country & Western music, spending time with family, and will be remembered...

Dec 30, 2022

Patsy Ruth Fain, age 75, of Gainesville, Texas, passed from this life to her eternal home at sunrise on December 30, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 6, 1947, in Gainesville, TX to Jesse Abner Jones and Ann Luvicie Jones. She was a graduate of Gainesville High School and Cooke County College with a love of...

Dec 29, 2022

Sharon Gail Bond, 78, of Gainesville, passed away December 29, 2022 in Gainesville.

Sharon was born January 31, 1944 in Gainesville and graduated from Gainesville High School.  She enjoyed baking, gardening, shopping, and treasured her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  She was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church.

Ms. Bond was preceded in death by: parents George...

Dec 27, 2022

Manuel Medina-Collazo, 39, of Gainesville, passed away December 27, 2022 in Gainesville.

Manuel was born October 18, 1983 in Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Mexico and graduated from Gainesville High School.  He married Dezirae Nelson in August of 2007 in Gainesville.  He was a supervisor in the oil field and treasured his time spent with family.  Manuel was a fan...

Dec 26, 2022

A Memorial Mass for Donald Ray Lester, 86, of Era, is scheduled for 10:00 AM Friday, January 20, 2023 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Fr. Joseph Keating officiating.  Inurnment will follow in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery.  A rosary followed by a visitation will be held on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at 6:00 PM at Geo. J. Carroll &...

Dec 25, 2022

Richard Herbert Risser, 92, of Crowley, passed away December 25, 2022 in Burleson.  He was born March 19, 1930 in East Orange, New Jersey to George William and Sarah Isabel (Kitchen) Risser.

Mr. Risser grew up in Pleasantville, NY where he graduated from high school in 1949.  He acquired a love of mechanics working on a 1936...

Dec 24, 2022

Bryan Terry Rasure, 53, of Gainesville, passed away in his home December 24, 2022.  He was born April 15, 1969 in Denton to William Terry and Sandra Lynn (Collings) Rasure.

Bryan owned Rasure Paint and Body for many years.  He loved to work on and race cars.

Mr. Rasure is survived by his wife Tammy...

Dec 23, 2022

Michael Brandon Skaggs, 44, of Gainesville, passed away December 23, 2022 in Gainesville.

Brandon was born March 27, 1978 in Sherman.  He was raised and attended school in Gainesville.  Brandon was a house painter by trade and had a meticulous eye for detail.  He loved music and enjoyed playing guitar.  Brandon will be remembered for his sense...

Dec 23, 2022

Belvin “Bill” Harris, of Gainesville was born January 18th, 1938 in Midland, TX. He passed from this life on December 23, 2022 in Sherman, TX at the age of 84. Bill was preceded in death by his mother, Bonnie (Vest) Harris, his father, Victor Harris, his brother, Temple, and his sisters Charlene and Donna. He is survived by his...