Local obituaries for Gainesville, TX.

Nov 10, 2021

William L Spencer was born October 21st 1932 in Denison, Texas to Lee Grant and Jessie Mae Spencer.  He was a graduate of Terrell High School in Denison.  He served as a police officer and was the first black fireman in Gainesville.

William served in the Army of the United States of America military during the Korean...

Nov 8, 2021

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Rito Nino Ortega, affectionately known as “PomPom”, age 59, of Sanger, passed away November 8, 2021 in Denton.

Rito was born May 22, 1962 in San Pedro, Coahuila, Mexico.  He married Marion Frates on March 4, 1987 in Gainesville.  Mr. Ortega was a teacher in Mexico and worked at IFS Coatings in...

Nov 5, 2021

Jose Gabriel Rivera, 46, of Gainesville, passed away November 5, 2021 in Sherman.  He was born June 9, 1975 in Allende, Coahuila, Mexico.

Survivors include: wife, Marisela Rivera; daughter, Marisela Rodriguez and husband, Omar; son, Gabriel Rivera and wife, Kyla; son, Jose M Rivera; daughter, Viridiana Rivera; grandchildren: Mia X. Reyes, Lillian G. Rivera, Pamela G. Rodriguez,...

Nov 4, 2021

John Clifford Maughan, Jr.  (J.C., Jay)

March 7, 1929 - November 4, 2021

J.C., age 92, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, November 4, 2021 in Denton, TX.

J.C. was born March 7, 1929 in Gainesville, TX to John Clifford Sr. and Buelah Mae (Banks) Maughan.  J.C. attended Era Public School and...

Nov 3, 2021

Wanda Eudene Green Henry went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 3, 2021.

Wanda was born June 28, 1931 in Dorchester, Texas to Ben Fredrick and Lillie O’Dell Peters Green.  She attended school in Southmayd, Texas where she was a member of the girl’s High School basketball team.

Nov 3, 2021

Betty Louise King, 79, of Gainesville, passed away November 3, 2021 in Gainesville.

Betty was born July 16, 1942 in Nocona, TX to Bessie and John Wilson.  She married Harley Wayne King on October 10, 1968 in Gainesville.  The couple made Gainesville there home and Mrs. King cared for many houses over a 37-year career.  She loved...

Nov 1, 2021

A Mass of Christian Burial for Greg Michael Dulock, 43, of Lindsay, will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, November 5, 2021 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church with Fr. Matthew Tatyrek officiating.  Burial will follow in St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery.  A rosary, followed by a visitation, is set for 6:00 PM Thursday at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral...

Oct 30, 2021

Ronnie Lovato, 59, of Gainesville, passed away October 30, 2021 in Gainesville.  He was born in Pueblo, Colorado on November 22, 1961.

Ronnie has lived in Gainesville for 41 years but he always enjoyed going back to Colorado to fish along a river or lake.  He was a grandfather that adored spending time with his grandchildren as...

Oct 29, 2021

Donald Melvin Johnson was born to Algot Melvin Johnson and Helen Louise (Colvin) Johnson on March 31, 1937 in Rockford, Illinois and passed away on October 29, 2021 at the age of 84 years.

Don was preceded in death by his parents Al and Helen Johnson, sister Patricia Mae Johnson, son Robert Clinton Johnson, and first wife...

Oct 29, 2021

FRANK EDWARD HEBERT

Frank Hebert, 85, of Lindsay, passed away October 29, 2021, in Gainesville.

Frank was born October 22, 1936 in Jeanerette, LA.  He married Jeanette Barras on August 4, 1962 in Beaumont, TX.  Although he had a successful career as a computer operator, his highest priorities always remained his faith and family.  The...

Oct 25, 2021

Susan Bishop Block passed away October 25, 2021 in Sanger.  So smart, likeable and winning, she was born June 8, 1935 in Dallas where she lived before moving to the country in 1998.

She was preceded in death by her husband Dr. Richard E. Block, daughter Becky Cummins and son Todd.

Survivors include her sons...

Oct 24, 2021

Bloyce Gene Davenport passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at the age of 95, in Gainesville.

Services will be held Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at Hillcrest Church of Christ in Gainesville.  A visitation will begin at 1:00 PM followed by the funeral at 2:00.  Burial will occur after the funeral in Fairview Cemetery.  Ben Willingham and...

Oct 23, 2021

Opal Pauline Pittner’s Lord & Savior called her to her heavenly home on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Renaissance Care Center, Gainesville, TX, at age 89.  She was born in Gainesville, TX to Arthur & Lola Scott of Thackerville, OK.

Opal loved her Lord, family, and friends deeply.  Everyone was special to her.  She enjoyed writing, playing...

Oct 21, 2021

Virginia June Coy Weaver

Virginia June Coy Weaver, 89, passed away peacefully at her home October 21, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Arrangements are being handled by Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home. There is no visitation or funeral scheduled per June’s wishes. A private burial will be held at the Weaver Cemetery...

Oct 16, 2021

Mrs. Julianne “JuJu” Darnell, 35, of Gainesville, TX, passed away October 16, 2021 at North Texas Medical Center.  She was born in Sherman, TX August, 7 1986.

Julianne was very close to her family and loved them dearly.  She always enjoyed spending time at the beach and she looked forward to her trips to Disney World.  She...

Oct 14, 2021

Robert Edward Davies, A.K.A. Captain, Pops, Grandpop, Son, Brother, Uncle, and “Hey Dad”, age 66, of Era, passed away October 14, 2021 in Fort Worth.

Bob was born September 13, 1955 in Baltimore, MD to Wilkins Lee and Barbara Jean (Goodwin) Davies.  He was raised in Baltimore by his grandparents, Edward and Agnes...

Oct 13, 2021

Tony Odell Weir, Sr., 60, of Gainesville, TX went to his heavenly home, with his wife by his side, on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 after a long-term complex battle.  He fought so hard until his last breath.  Tony was a shining example of faith, courage and strength to every life he touched.  Tony was a man of many talents. ...

Oct 12, 2021

Marie Christine Theresia Felderhoff Spaeth passed away on Tuesday October 12, 2021, at the age of 97 in her home in Gainesville.  A rosary and vigil followed by visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Sunday October 17, at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home.  Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 on Monday,...

Oct 10, 2021

Robert F. “Bob” Blessing, Jr., 77, of Gainesville, passed away October 10, 2021, in Gainesville.

Bob was born August 8, 1944 in Dayton, OH.  He graduated from Gainesville High School and received his Bachelor’s Degree from North Texas State University.  Mr. Blessing married Betty Haverkamp on January 14, 1967 in Gainesville.  He served in the U.S. Airforce...

Oct 10, 2021

Nikki Lynn Armstrong Eddleman

Nikki Lynn Armstrong Eddleman, age 65, of Gainesville, Texas passed away October 10, 2021 after Covid Pneumonia complications.  Nikki was born October 21, 1955 in Longview, Texas to Donald and Gerry Armstrong.  She graduated from Gainesville High School in 1974.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Gerry...