Local obituaries for Gainesville, TX.

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...

Mar 22, 2022

Mass of Christian Burial for Angeline Caroline Prescher Steadham will be held Saturday March 26 th at 10:30 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Gainesville, with visitation and Rosary on Friday March 25 th at 6:00pm at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home.

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Mar 17, 2022

Richard Terrance “Terry” Mecca, 68, of Woodbine, passed away March 17, 2022 in Woodbine.

Terry was born June 10, 1953 in Ridgway, PA.  His family moved to Texas in the spring of 1954, and he graduated from Gainesville High School in 1971.  Terry married Nancy Milam on June 7, 1974 in Gainesville.  He was a welder and...

Mar 16, 2022

Donna Kay (Schniederjan) McGinnis, 72, of Irving, passed away March 16, 2022 in Irving.

Donna was born April 11, 1949 in Gainesville, TX.  She grew up in Gainesville, Muenster and Dallas, and graduated from Sunset High School in Dallas.  She married Robert S. McGinnis, Jr. on October 18, 1991 in Irving.  Donna’s favorite pastime was their yearly...

Mar 10, 2022

Mass of Christian Burial for Eunice Marie Knauf Wimmer will be held Wednesday March 16 th at 10:00 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Lindsay, with a Rosary and visitation on Tuesday March 15 th at 6:00 at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home.

Eunice Marie Knauf Wimmer passed from this earth...

Mar 9, 2022

Kenneth Ray “Jack” Greene, 87, of Gainesville, passed away March 9, 2022 in Denton.

Jack was born October 11, 1934 in Love’s Valley, OK and attended school in Wewoka, OK.  He entered the workforce at an early age, beginning in the oil field then moving to construction.  Before going into business for himself, Jack worked for BJ...

Mar 7, 2022

Mary Lou Sudduth

Mary Lou Sudduth, 81, of Valley View, TX, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2022 in Gainesville, TX.

Mary was born on March 26, 1940 in Warren, TX, the seventh child to Howell and Bessie (Holland) Stephens.  After graduating from Woodville High School, she married Clinton Earl Howard and had three daughters:...

Mar 6, 2022

James Ronald (Ronny) Blount, 68, of Gainesville, went peacefully to be with the Lord on March 6, 2022, surrounded by his loving wife and family at his home, after a hard-fought battle with cancer.

Ronny was born to Jim and Margaret Blount of Hood, TX on October 1, 1953.  He loved his family, especially his grandchildren, whom...

Feb 28, 2022

Sara Cooper, 77, of Gainesville, passed away February 28, 2022 in Gainesville.

Sara was born November 16, 1944 in Gainesville.  She was raised on her family’s farm in Hood and attended Era schools, where she graduated in 1963.  She worked at Weber Aircraft (Zodiac) for 42 years before retiring.  Her favorite pastime was spending time with her...

Feb 24, 2022

A memorial service for Diane Amoroso McMahan,74, of Gainesville, is scheduled for 5:00 PM Friday, March 4, 2022 at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home with Kenneth Romo officiating.

Mrs. McMahan passed away peacefully, at home, on February 24, 2022 in Gainesville.  She was born February 9, 1948, in Gainesville, to Ray...

Feb 24, 2022

Gary Don Cannon, 74, of Gainesville, passed away February 24, 2022 in Plano.

Gary was born November 13, 1947 in Gainesville.

Survivors include: daughter, Brooks Cannon of Dallas; daughter, Stephin Cannon of Gainesville; and grandchildren: Adrian, Aliahs, Marlow, and Coco.

Mr. Cannon was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Mable (Hunter)...

Feb 24, 2022

Walter David Vickers, 78, of Gainesville, TX, passed away February 24, 2022 in Gainesville.

Walter was born December 13, 1943 in Bogalusa, LA to Hugh David and Olga Florence (Brand) Vickers.  He was raised in Jourdanton, TX by her grandparents, Daddy Al and Momma Cain.  Mr. Vickers received his Bachelor’s Degree from Texas A&I - Kingsville.  While...

Feb 20, 2022

Fannie Estelle Smith, 95, of Gainesville, passed away February 20, 2022 in Gainesville.

Estelle was born August 7, 1926 in Thackerville, OK to Lois Lenton Sims and Bertha Belle (Gatlin) Sims.  She graduated as Salutatorian from Thackerville High School.  Mrs. Smith worked at Gainesville Memorial Hospital and North Texas Medical Center for 50 years.  She enjoyed working...

Feb 17, 2022

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Feb 14, 2022

Blake Anthony Wallace, 61, of Gainesville, passed away February 14, 2022 in Gainesville.

Blake was born July 5, 1960 in Dallas.  He operated The Sign Shop in Gainesville and was a satellite dish dealer/installer.  He loved sports, telling jokes and stories, and spending time with his many friends.

Survivors include: son, Blake Taylor Wallace of...

Feb 12, 2022

Paul Edward (Eddie) Smith, 97, of Gainesville, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2022 in Gainesville.

A graveside service will be held at the Fairview Cemetery Pavilion at 2:00 PM Tuesday, February 15, 2022 with Rev. Martha Hagen-Smith officiating, under the direction of Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home.  Family will receive friends 1 hour prior...

Feb 11, 2022

William Michael Cashon, 77, of Gainesville, passed away February 11, 2022 in Denison.

Mike was born May 25, 1944 in Denton, the youngest of six children.  He was raised in Denton, attended Denton schools, and served in the U.S. Navy.  Mr. Cashon was an injection molder for the majority of his career, working for Emconite in Denton...

Feb 11, 2022

Aleisha Lyn Clark, 37, of Valley View, passed away February 11, 2022 in Valley View.  She was born April 3, 1984 in Denton.

Survivors include: husband, Parker M. Clark of Valley View; daughter, Shelby Lynn Clark; daughter, Serena Michelle Clark; father, Vance Fortenberry of Greenwood; mother, Toni Jackson of Oklahoma; brother, Philip Fortenberry...

Feb 7, 2022

Funeral services for Jackie Dale Faux, 73, of Grand Prairie, will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, February 18, 2022 at Temple Baptist Church with Rev. Brady Martin officiating.  Burial will follow in New Resthaven Cemetery under the direction of Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral home.  The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to...