Local obituaries for Gainesville, TX.

Mar 28, 2021

Alvin Thomas went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 28, 2021 at 3:02 PM after a lengthy illness with heart failure. He was surrounded by his family and close friends at the time of death. Alvin was a long-time employee for the city of Gainesville, working in the water/waste department. He worked the night shift, and told stories...

Mar 24, 2021

Thelma went to be with the Lord on March 24,2021. She was born on December 5, 1920 to Maggie Weller Lorenz and Robert F. Lorenz in Toledo, Ohio.  She moved to Gainesville in 1959 when her husband John was transferred with National Supply.

Thelma worked as a realtor with Osborne-Hawkins Real Estate in the 1970’s and 1980’s.  ...

Mar 22, 2021

Peggy Charlene Adkins left this earthly world on Monday, March 22, 2021 peacefully in her sleep and started her heavenly journey with her beloved Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Peggy’s life will be celebrated with a service on Friday, March 26, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Temple Baptist Church with Dr. Eddie Chennault officiating, assisted by Pastor Brady...

Mar 21, 2021

Nathan Dale Lowry, of Gainesville, passed away March 21, 2021 at the age of 90.  He was born December 8, 1930 in Gainesville, to W. A. and Lucy (Clark) Lowry.  He was a proud Marine and served in the Korean War.

Later in life, Nathan worked for the National Supply Company in Gainesville.  After retirement, he enjoyed...

Mar 21, 2021

James “Sunshine” Lloyd Spruill, 63, of Gainesville, Texas passed away peacefully in his home Sunday, March 21, 2021. James is survived by his sister Linda Milam of Gainesville. Niece and Nephew Tina Davis of Gainesville, and Mike Newton of Healdton, OK. Children, son Jeremy Spruill of Denton, and stepdaughter Crystal Crosby of Whitesboro. Two grandchildren Alexis and Layton, numerous...

Mar 20, 2021

Funeral services for Ronald “Ronnie” Joe Talley, 66, of Lake Kiowa, are scheduled for 11:00 A.M. on Friday, March 26, 2021, at Gethsemane Baptist Church, Gainesville, with Rev. Hollis Parsons officiating.  Interment will follow at Center Point Cemetery, Saint Jo.  The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, March 25 at Geo. J. Carroll &...

Mar 18, 2021

Funeral services for Barbara J. Roberson, 84, of Gainesville, are scheduled for 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at The Fold of Grand Avenue with Casey Fain officiating.  Interment will follow at Era Cemetery.  The family will receive friends at 1:00 P.M. prior to the service.

Mrs. Roberson passed away March 18, 2021 in Hurst, TX....

Mar 18, 2021

A graveside service for Gene Hobbs, 87, of Gainesville, is scheduled for 10:00 A.M. on Monday, March 22, 2021 at Callisburg Cemetery with Loys Gene Hobbs officiating.

Gene was born September 6, 1933 in Tokio, TX to Doc and Opal (West) Hobbs.  He passed away March 18, 2021 in Denison.

Survivors include: son, Michael Hobbs...

Mar 16, 2021

Merlin Leon Wilson, known by most as “Shorty,” passed away at his home on March 16, 2021. He was born in Gainesville, Texas on August 11, 1939 to Herbert Leon Wilson and Dorothy Mae Robison.

Merlin married the love of his life, Lorene Haverkamp, in February, 1961 in Gainesville. They recently celebrated 60 years of marriage. Three...

Mar 15, 2021

Born, April 4th, 1945 in Progresso, Mexico, Santiago was born with love for the outdoors.  As a child, he enjoyed a farm full of animals where his love for farming and ranching began.  In 1967 he met his wife of 52 years, Bertha Acosta Duran.  With his first child born in 1969, he dreamed of a better life for...

Mar 14, 2021

Funeral services for Hubert Lester Perry, 93, of Gainesville, are set for 9:00 AM Friday, March 19, 2021 at the First Baptist Church with Dr. Jeff Langley and Bro. Bob Matthews officiating.  Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery.

Mr. Perry passed away March 14, 2021 at his home.  He was born August 6, 1927 in Gainesville to...

Mar 13, 2021

Funeral services for Della Irene Samek, 87, of Denison, are set for 11:00 AM Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at the Harvest Time Assembly of God Church in Sherman with Nathan Cain officiating. Burial will follow at 2:00 PM in the Fairview Cemetery in Gainesville under the direction of the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home. A visitation will be...

Mar 13, 2021

Kenneth Wilson Kaden was born July 20, 1939 in Houston, Texas to Wilson Otto Kaden and Marjorie Meisner Kaden. He passed away on March 13, 2021 in Gainesville.

Kenneth married Mary Elizabeth Mitchell September 2, 1960 in Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church in Gainesville, Texas.

Kenneth served the Gainesville community and had many interests. He served...

Mar 12, 2021

Clifford Joy Murray, age 87, passed away on Friday, March 12, at Carrus Hospital in Sherman, TX.

He was born in Gainesville, TX, on December 12, 1933, to Rodger Edgar Murray and Roxie Mae (McKnight) Murray.

On July 6, 1956, Clifford married Carolyn Kay Kizzar. Clifford was a proud resident of Collinsville, TX since 1962....

Mar 12, 2021

Anita Sue Crawford Cashon, born and raised of Gainesville Texas, passed from this life on Friday March 12, 2021 at Denton Presbyterian Hospital, Denton Texas~Recent years of health struggles contributing to her passing. Anita Sue moved to Denton Texas to pursue the furthering of her education and to take advantage of an employment opportunity in 1970. She lived in Denton...

Mar 4, 2021

Funeral services for Carol Sue Matthews, 76, of Era, are scheduled for 10:00 A.M. on Monday, March 8, 2021 at Era Baptist Church with Pastor Jason Huntington and Pastor Daniel Jones officiating.  Interment will follow at Reed Cemetery in Myra.  The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Sunday, March 7, at Geo. J. Carroll &...

Mar 4, 2021

Linda Gale Morgan, of Callisburg, lost her earthly battle with cancer and now lives with her Heavenly Father.

Linda was born in Gainesville, Texas to Lebert (Tater) and Gladys Mozingo Morrison.  She grew up in the Walnut Bend Community, attending Walnut Bend Elementary School, and graduating from Callisburg High School in 1974.

Linda was the...

Feb 28, 2021

Freddie William Neu, 89, of Gainesville, passed away February 28, 2021 in Denison, Texas.

Visitation will be at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, March 2nd.

Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, March 3rd at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Lindsay, Texas.  Burial will follow at...

Feb 26, 2021

Funeral services for Jimmie Edwina Ferguson, 85, of Gainesville, are scheduled for 11:00 A.M. on Friday, March 5, 2021 at Whaley United Methodist Church in Gainesville with Pastor Maria Smith officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:30 to 11:00 A.M. on Friday, March 5, 2021 at Whaley United Methodist Church.

Mrs. Ferguson was called home by...

Feb 21, 2021

Funeral services for Sandra “Sandy” Kay Nichols, 77, of Gainesville, are scheduled for 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, February 27, 2021 in the Fellowship Hall of First United Methodist Church of Gainesville with Rev. Adam Spore officiating.  Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Friday, February 26 in the Fellowship...