OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Gainesville, TX.

Paula Parker

Paula Parker

Feb 3, 2022

Paula Sue (Roberson) Parker, 73, of Gainesville, affectionately called “Nana”, passed away February 3, 2022.

Paula was born April 24, 1948 in Iraan, TX.  She was raised as an “oilfield brat” and graduated high school in Crane, TX, then attended college in Odessa, TX.  Paula married Wayne Parker on November 3, 1979 in Lamesa, TX.  The couple...

Betty Brewer

Betty Brewer

Feb 2, 2022

Betty Romo Brewer, 102 years young, of Gainesville Texas made her journey to Heaven to be with our Lord and Savior on February 2, 2022.

Service for Betty will be held at First United Methodist Church in Gainesville, Texas on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at 2:00 PM with graveside service to follow at Fairview Cemetery.  The family...

Earleen Alice Lambert

Earleen Alice Lambert

Feb 1, 2022

Earleen Alice Morrison Lambert, beloved wife and grandmother, left this world to go to her Heavenly home on February 1, 2022 surrounded by her family.

Mrs. Lambert was born to Lillian Pearl (Harris) Morrison and William Henry Morrison on September 12, 1918, in Cosfield, TX.

Earleen married Sharkey George Lambert on July 1, 1934 and...

James Leonard Turano

James Leonard Turano

Jan 31, 2022

Mr. James Leonard Turano, 65, of Valley View, passed away January 31, 2022 in Valley View.  He was born June 9, 1956 in Long Island, New York.

Mr. Turano is survived by his wife Wanda Sue Cardell of Valley View; sister Rosann Gaviglia of North Carolina; brother Vincent Turano of Long Island, NY;...

Kevin David Brewer

Kevin David Brewer

Jan 30, 2022

Kevin David Brewer, 78, of Gainesville, Texas, went to be with his Lord and savior while surrounded by his family on January 30, 2022. Born October 8, 1943, in Olton, Texas, he was the son of the late Floyd David Brewer and Claudia Nell (Pearson) Brewer of Gainesville.

Kevin graduated from Callisburg High School in 1962. In...

Marsha Nelson

Marsha Nelson

Jan 29, 2022

Marsha Nelson, 66, of Gainesville, passed away January 29, 2022 in Gainesville.

Marsha was born March 25, 1955, first born beloved daughter of James F. Compton and Erma Dean (Howell) Compton.  She attended Denison schools and graduated from Denison High School in 1973.  She married her soulmate and love of her life, David K. Nelson, on May...

Leona "Tess" Mcmains Burrows

Leona "Tess" Mcmains Burrows

Jan 29, 2022

Leona “Tess” (McMains) Burrows of Gainesville, Texas passed away on January 29, 2022. She was born in 1927 and adopted at the age of one from Hope Cottage in Dallas, Texas. She lived with her loving parents in Durant, Oklahoma until she was 16 when they moved to Denison, Texas.

After graduating from Denison High School in...

Wilma Lorene Mathis

Wilma Lorene Mathis

Jan 29, 2022

Wilma Lorene Buchner Mathis, born June 9, 1932, died January 29, 2022, at age 89. Lorene is preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, James (Jim) Warner Mathis, her parents William J. (Bill) Buchner and Mary Cleo Buchner, and her brother Kelly Wayne Buchner. Lorene is survived by her daughters Sally Louise Mathis Ramsay and husband Ian...

Bessie Franklin Dudenhoeffer

Bessie Franklin Dudenhoeffer

Jan 28, 2022

Bessie Franklin Dudenhoeffer, retired registered nurse, went to be with her husband and her son in the early morning hours of January 28, 2022.

Bessie was born on December 2, 1934 in Crowell, TX to James and Susie Bell (Tye) Franklin. The family relocated to Gainesville where she graduated high school on May 29, 1953. She attended...

Jerry "Jj" Linn Johnson

Jerry "Jj" Linn Johnson

Jan 28, 2022

Funeral services for JJ Johnson, age 76 of Gainesville, are scheduled for Friday, February 4, 2022 at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral home with Jack Jones and Rev. Hollis Parsons officiating.  Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. with the service beginning at 2:00 p.m.  In lieu of pallbearers, the Gainesville Police Department will stand...

Josey "Jojo" Morrell

Josey "Jojo" Morrell

Jan 27, 2022

Josey Ryan Morrell, known as JoJo by many, age 12, of Valley View, passed away January 27, 2022.

Josey was born November 5, 2009 in Denton, TX.  He was a sixth-grade student of Valley View Middle School.  Josey loved fishing, playing video games, and reading, especially Harry Potter novels.  He was a bright light to many and...

Raudine Moser Womacks

Raudine Moser Womacks

Jan 23, 2022

Raudine Moser Womacks, 83, of Woodbine, passed away at her residence on January 23, 2022.

“Nene” or “Mom”, as she was affectionately known, was born on October 16, 1938 in Gainesville.  She was raised in Gainesville, attended Canada School as a child, and graduated from Gainesville High School where she was a member of the National Honor...

Tony Dudenhoeffer

Tony Dudenhoeffer

Jan 23, 2022

Michael Anthony Dudenhoeffer, 61, of Gainesville, passed away January 23, 2022 in Denton.

Tony was born February 29, 1960 in Gainesville to Mike and Bessie (Franklin) Dudenhoeffer.  He graduated from Gainesville High School and married Judy Epperson on April 25, 1981 in Gainesville.  Mr. Dudenhoeffer was a hard-working man and worked in maintenance his entire career.  There...

Brittany "Brita" Nicole Adkins Hamilton

Brittany "Brita" Nicole Adkins Hamilton

Jan 23, 2022

Christian funeral services for Brittany “Brita” Nicole Adkins Hamilton, age 36 of Gainesville, are scheduled for Friday, January 28, 2022, at 2:00 PM at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home with Jack Jones officiating. The visitation will be held from 5:30-7:30 PM on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at the funeral home.  Pallbearers are members of the Gainesville Police...

Dona Kay (Steadham) Harrison

Dona Kay (Steadham) Harrison

Jan 21, 2022

Dona Kay (Steadham) Harrison, 68, of Forestburg, passed away January 21, 2022 in Dallas.

Dona was born April 18, 1953 in Gainesville.  She was raised in Forestburg and graduated from Forestburg High School.  Ms. Harrison received her Bachelor’s Degree from Southern Nazarene University (Bethany, OK) and taught early education for over 30 years.  She loved cooking for...

Jimmie Frances Almon

Jimmie Frances Almon

Jan 21, 2022

Jimmie Frances Almon, (Sister), 75, of Gainesville, passed away January 21, 2022 in Denton.

“Sister” was born November 5, 1946 in Gainesville, TX.  She graduated from Gainesville High School and lived in the Gainesville, Lindsay, and Callisburg areas.  Ms. Almon retired from the Gainesville State School as Food Service Director.  She always made it a priority to...

Carmen Marie Crowsey

Carmen Marie Crowsey

Jan 19, 2022

Carmen Crowsey of Whitesboro passed away at the age of 56, on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at her home after a short time under hospice care.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, January 24, 2022 at St Mary’s Catholic Church with Fr. John Pacheco officiating.  A Rosary followed by visitation will be on...

Margaret Louise Williams

Margaret Louise Williams

Jan 16, 2022

Margaret Williams, 78, of Valley View, TX, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022 in Denton, TX.  Margaret was born February 23, 1943 in Gainesville, TX to Raymond Garner and Willie Lorena (Estes) Garner.

Margaret married Lynn Dale (Buzzy) Miller on July 25, 1959 in Gainesville, TX and resided in Valley View where they raised two beautiful daughters,...

Ann Renee Shugart

Ann Renee Shugart

Jan 14, 2022

Ann Renee Shugart was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world on January 14th, 2022 at the age of 60.

She was born to Donald Andrew Lawrence and Marion Ruby Lawrence. After Ann graduated from high school, she went on to work at a few different places until settling in at SAFRAN,...

Freddie Mae Shasteen

Freddie Mae Shasteen

Jan 8, 2022

Freddie Mae Shasteen, 88, of Gainesville, TX, passed away January 8, 2022 in Gainesville.

Freddie was born on March 13, 1933, the third of four little girls, to Fred and Myrtle Whisenant in Whitesboro, Texas.  Her daddy was ready to have a namesake when Freddie was born.  They named her Freddie but Daddy called her Scooter.  At...

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