Local obituaries for Gainesville, TX.

Nov 28, 2021

Mrs. Ida Lou Hutson, of Gainesville, TX, passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021 in Gainesville at the age of 96.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday, December 1, 2021 in New Resthaven Cemetery in Gainesville.

“Lou” was born August 27, 1925 to W. J. (Joe) & Savannah (Mills) Richardson in Swisher...

Nov 24, 2021

Bette Sue Mercer, 93, of Gainesville, Texas, passed away the day before Thanksgiving 2021. Bette was born May 22, 1928 in Ector, Texas to Charles N. Scott and Jewell Shaw Scott. She was raised in and around Bonham, Texas and moved to Sherman where she met her husband of 51 years, H.W. (Woody) Mercer. They married on March 26,...

Nov 23, 2021

Bonnie Hammer Robison, 86, of Gainesville, passed away November 23, 2021 in Gainesville.

Bonnie was born June 28, 1935 in Leonard, TX.  She graduated from Muenster High School and married Doug Robison on December 20, 1953 in Cooke County.  Mrs. Robison received her Master’s Degree from Texas Woman’s University and had a successful career of 37 years...

Nov 22, 2021

Pat DeAnda, 77, of Gainesville, passed away November 22, 2021 in Gainesville.

Pat was born November 10, 1944 in Allen, OK.  She worked in the restaurant business and as a welder for National Supply.  Her favorite pastime was reading and studying her Bible.  Mrs. DeAnda was a loving mother and loved spending time with her grandchildren and...

Nov 21, 2021

Mr. Boyd William Franks passed away November 21, 2021 in Pilot Point at the age of 77.  He was born July 25, 1944 in Cooke County to Albert Benton and Lucille Irene (Thompson) Franks.

Boyd was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Gainesville for many years.  He was employed at Weber Aircraft for over...

Nov 20, 2021

Mrs Burney Louise Henry passed away November 20, 2021.  She was born July 7, 1921 in Burneyville, OK as one of six children to Thomas “TJ” and Sarah “Sadie” Jackson Owensby.

Burney attended school in Burneyville and high school in Marietta.  She and Willard Henry were married on October 2, 1937 and were united for 54 years. ...

Nov 19, 2021

Tessa Sue Beam Mitchell, 77, of Gainesville, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2021 in Denton, TX surrounded by her family.

Tessa Sue was born February 11, 1944 in Callisburg, TX to Charlie Beam and Jewel Cason Beam.  She was the youngest of 13 children.

Sue attended school in Callisburg, TX where she met Larry...

Nov 17, 2021

Billy Mac Hamer was born on July 27, 1928 to Daisy and Hiram Hamer on the family farm in Weatherford, Texas and passed from this life on November 17, 2021 at the age of 93.

Mr. Hamer always loved the cowboy life and after high school, he went to work at the Diamond A Cattle Company in...

Nov 15, 2021

Michael (Mike) Alan Griffin, 65 of Whitesboro passed away November 15, 2021, in Denison.

Mike was born June 13, 1956, in Wichita Falls, Texas to Jack & Lovella Griffin.  He was the third of four children born to this union.

Mike was the captain of the Rodeo Team of Wichita Falls Ryder High School where...

Nov 12, 2021

Johnny Benton Crawford, 79, of Callisburg, passed away November 12, 2021 in Sherman.

Johnny was born November 18, 1941.  He grew up in Cooke County and attended school in Woodbine.  Mr. Crawford followed his father into the carpenter trade, then spent most of his career as a butcher, eventually becoming a rancher in retirement.  He was a...

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...