Local obituaries for Gainesville, TX.

Oct 10, 2021

Our beloved Alan Govea, age 18, passed away tragically on October 10, 2021.  Alan was born in Gainesville, Texas on May 3, 2003, the second son of Saul Govea and Raquel Perez.  Most recently, he was employed by Panda Express in Thackerville, OK.  He graduated in May of 2021 from Gainesville High School, and enjoyed spending time with his...

Oct 8, 2021

Tom H. Wolfe of Decatur, TX, formerly of Gainesville, TX, was born on December 20, 1927, in Emory, Texas. He was the 7th son to H.W. “Hub” and Ora Pearl Campbell Wolfe. He was raised in Thackerville, OK along with his 9 brothers and 1 sister.

The “Wolfe boys” loved hunting and especially fishing together and were...

Oct 6, 2021

Jimmy Carroll Jones was born on March 24, 1938 in Walnut Bend, TX.  He went home to be with his Lord on October 6, 2021.

Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents Jack Albert and Velma Lambert Jones and his son Jimmy “Jimbo” Carroll Jones, Jr.

Mr. Jones is survived by his...

Oct 5, 2021

Mr. Jerry Estes of Gainesville passed away peacefully at the age of 84 on October 5, 2021, in Gainesville.  Visitation is scheduled for Thursday, October 14 th from 10 am – 12 pm at Geo. J.  Carroll & Son Funeral Home.  Graveside service will be held later that day at 2:00 pm at Fairview Cemetery.

Oct 3, 2021

Renada Diann Henderson, 51, of Gainesville, TX, passed away October 3, 2021 in Denton, TX.

Renada was born March 4, 1970 in Fort Smith, AR.  She was raised in Rudy, AR and graduated from Alma schools.  Renada attended the University of Arkansas and University of State of New York, graduating with her Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and...

Sep 28, 2021

James Martin Lewis went to be with the lord on September 28th, 2021, in Huntsville, Texas. He was born on November 9th, 1952 in Gainesville, Texas, to Robert T. Lewis Jr. and Polly Highfill Lewis.  James grew up in Gainesville, Texas. He attended Gainesville High School, but left before his Senior year to serve his country, fighting as a...

Sep 27, 2021

Dainah Gregory, 95, of Gainesville, passed away September 27, 2021 in Gainesville.

Dainah was born at home on November 3, 1925 in Lois, TX, just outside of Valley View.  She graduated from Durant High School (OK), and also lived in Wichita Falls, before moving to Gainesville where she resided for 73 years.  Mrs. Gregory began work as...

Sep 26, 2021

Malcolm Lee Rasure went peacefully to his heavenly home on September 26, 2021, after a courageous fight with Leukemia.  He was born November 10, 1943 in Clarendon. He is survived by Marsha, his wife of 51 years, his children Michelle Brock (and Son-in-Law Steve) of Rockport, Jeff Rasure of Corinth; his grandson, USMC LCpl Jarrett Malcolm Rasure of Twentynine...

Sep 26, 2021

Charlene Ritchey, 76, of Gainesville, passed away September 26, 2021 in Gainesville.

Charlene was born March 11, 1945 in Durant, OK.  She graduated Salutatorian from Yuba High School (OK) in 1963.  A skilled musician at a young age, Charlene was selected to play piano at Carnegie Hall while in high school.  She married Alan Ritchey on August...

Sep 25, 2021

OFELIA RODRIGUEZ

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home with Rev. Dennis King officiating.  Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery.

Ofelia Rodriguez, 60, of Gainesville, died September 25, 2021.  She was born March 3, 1961 in Mexico to Francisco Rodriguez and...

Sep 21, 2021

A memorial service for Gina Powers Wiley, 56, of Valley View, is scheduled for 2:00 PM Saturday, September 25, 2021, at the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home. A visitation will follow the memorial service. Gina was born on August 10, 1965, in Clovis, New Mexico to Harlon Cleburn Powers and Frances Marie (Baldree) Powers. She passed away on...

Sep 21, 2021

Funeral services for Elizabeth Ledbetter Burris are set for 2:00 PM Friday, September 24, 2021 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.  Burial will follow in Tyson Cemetery.  A visitation will be held Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home.

Mrs. Burris passed away on September 21, 2021 in Gainesville.

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Sep 21, 2021

Taylor Drake Johnson,  passed from his life on Earth Tuesday evening, September 21, 2021, at the age of 29.

Taylor was born April 16, 1992, at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was born to Bryan Alan Johnson and Christine Johnson. Through his early years, his military family lived in Biloxi, Mississippi, Tucson, Arizona, and...

Sep 20, 2021

Nora Mae Phillips passed away peacefully on September 20, 2021, at her home in Lake Kiowa, Texas with “her girls” at her side.  Nora was 94 years old, born on January 17, 1927.  She was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Howard M. Phillips, a sister, Billie Joyce Ricketts, son-in-law, Ransom Reynolds, and son-in-law, C. Donald...

Sep 18, 2021

Ronald Dean Smith, 77, of Gainesville, passed away September 18, 2021 in Gainesville.

Ronnie’s life is one to be celebrated.  He is remembered fondly for the passion he carried for his God, his family, his friends and humanity itself.

He loved having fun.  In the early years it was hotrods and everything lake related.  He...

Sep 16, 2021

William Earle Gilbert, 53, of Gainesville, passed away September 16, 2021 in Denison.

Will was born November 30, 1967 in Barstow, CA.  He was raised in Texas and attended school in Duncanville.  Mr. Gilbert worked a variety of jobs until he began counseling others.  This passion of his allowed Mr. Gilbert to preach and teach the importance...

Sep 15, 2021

Bobby Joe Beeler, 72, of Gainesville, passed away September 15, 2021 in Gainesville.

Bobby was born August 29, 1949 in Gainesville.  He graduated from Gainesville High School and served four years in the U.S. Air Force.  Mr. Beeler worked for Southland Paint and Industrial Models during his career.  An avid sports fan, he enjoyed playing golf and...

Sep 14, 2021

Dr. Claude S. Nichols, Jr. went to his eternal home with God on Tuesday, September 14, 2021.  Claude fell asleep Monday night next to Mary, his wife of 66 years, and woke up in Heaven.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, October 2 at 2:00 pm at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home, Gainesville, Texas....

Sep 13, 2021

Sue Wilson, 71, of Gainesville, passed away September 13, 2021 in Gainesville.

Sue was born February 12, 1950.  She spent most of her childhood in Mississippi.  Mrs. Wilson was entrepreneurial and ambitious, always having been self-employed.  She was most recently a co-owner of Ron’s Bargain Barn and sold Paparazzi jewelry.  Mrs. Wilson enjoyed visiting garage sales and...

Sep 11, 2021

Anna Margret (Dillard) Land, age 95, of Gainesville, was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 11, 2021.

Anna, affectionately known as "Ann", was born on July 1, 1926, in Gainesville, Texas to Robert Lee Dillard and Jennie Matilda (Lillard) Dillard. She married Charlie H. Land on July 8, 1950, who preceded her in...