Local obituaries for Gainesville, TX.

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...

Feb 6, 2022

Clara Mae Haverkamp Neu Taylor was born on August 28, 1937 at home in Lindsay, Texas. She was the third child, first girl, of Frank and Catherine Haverkamp.  She was raised on a farm at the South Place from age five to fourteen, where her father farmed and the family all helped to pick cotton.  She and her family...

Feb 6, 2022

Shirley Mae Wooldridge, 91, of Gainesville, Texas passed away February 6, 2022.

Shirley was the ninth child born to Rufus Alexander Williams and Bertha Belle (Roller) Williams on March 12, 1930, in Childress County, Texas near the small farming community of Loco.  She graduated Wellington High School in May 1949.  Then, on June 12, 1949 married the...

Feb 4, 2022

Larry Dan Marion of Gainesville, TX passed away peacefully on February 4, 2022, at the age of 82, at Baylor Scott and White-Centennial Hospital in Frisco, TX.

Larry was born on January 19, 1940, in Borger, TX to Paul and Elva Mae Marion. He married Linda Murray Marion on June 19, 1961. He will always be remembered...

Feb 4, 2022

Clara Dean (Newberry) Ball, 79, of Gainesville went to be with her Lord on February 4, 2022.

A memorial service for Clara will be held at Crossroads Baptist Church on Monday, February 14 th at 11:00 AM with Pastor Randy Taylor officiating.  The family will receive friends at 10:00 AM.  She will be laid to rest at...

Feb 3, 2022

Paula Sue (Roberson) Parker, 73, of Gainesville, affectionately called “Nana”, passed away February 3, 2022.

Paula was born April 24, 1948 in Iraan, TX.  She was raised as an “oilfield brat” and graduated high school in Crane, TX, then attended college in Odessa, TX.  Paula married Wayne Parker on November 3, 1979 in Lamesa, TX.  The couple...

Feb 2, 2022

Betty Romo Brewer, 102 years young, of Gainesville Texas made her journey to Heaven to be with our Lord and Savior on February 2, 2022.

Service for Betty will be held at First United Methodist Church in Gainesville, Texas on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at 2:00 PM with graveside service to follow at Fairview Cemetery.  The family...

Feb 1, 2022

Earleen Alice Morrison Lambert, beloved wife and grandmother, left this world to go to her Heavenly home on February 1, 2022 surrounded by her family.

Mrs. Lambert was born to Lillian Pearl (Harris) Morrison and William Henry Morrison on September 12, 1918, in Cosfield, TX.

Earleen married Sharkey George Lambert on July 1, 1934 and...

Jan 31, 2022

Mr. James Leonard Turano, 65, of Valley View, passed away January 31, 2022 in Valley View.  He was born June 9, 1956 in Long Island, New York.

Mr. Turano is survived by his wife Wanda Sue Cardell of Valley View; sister Rosann Gaviglia of North Carolina; brother Vincent Turano of Long Island, NY;...

Jan 30, 2022

Kevin David Brewer, 78, of Gainesville, Texas, went to be with his Lord and savior while surrounded by his family on January 30, 2022. Born October 8, 1943, in Olton, Texas, he was the son of the late Floyd David Brewer and Claudia Nell (Pearson) Brewer of Gainesville.

Kevin graduated from Callisburg High School in 1962. In...

Jan 29, 2022

Marsha Nelson, 66, of Gainesville, passed away January 29, 2022 in Gainesville.

Marsha was born March 25, 1955, first born beloved daughter of James F. Compton and Erma Dean (Howell) Compton.  She attended Denison schools and graduated from Denison High School in 1973.  She married her soulmate and love of her life, David K. Nelson, on May...

Jan 29, 2022

Leona “Tess” (McMains) Burrows of Gainesville, Texas passed away on January 29, 2022. She was born in 1927 and adopted at the age of one from Hope Cottage in Dallas, Texas. She lived with her loving parents in Durant, Oklahoma until she was 16 when they moved to Denison, Texas.

After graduating from Denison High School in...

Jan 29, 2022

Wilma Lorene Buchner Mathis, born June 9, 1932, died January 29, 2022, at age 89. Lorene is preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, James (Jim) Warner Mathis, her parents William J. (Bill) Buchner and Mary Cleo Buchner, and her brother Kelly Wayne Buchner. Lorene is survived by her daughters Sally Louise Mathis Ramsay and husband Ian...

Jan 28, 2022

Bessie Franklin Dudenhoeffer, retired registered nurse, went to be with her husband and her son in the early morning hours of January 28, 2022.

Bessie was born on December 2, 1934 in Crowell, TX to James and Susie Bell (Tye) Franklin. The family relocated to Gainesville where she graduated high school on May 29, 1953. She attended...

Jan 28, 2022

Funeral services for JJ Johnson, age 76 of Gainesville, are scheduled for Friday, February 4, 2022 at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral home with Jack Jones and Rev. Hollis Parsons officiating.  Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. with the service beginning at 2:00 p.m.  In lieu of pallbearers, the Gainesville Police Department will stand...

Jan 27, 2022

Josey Ryan Morrell, known as JoJo by many, age 12, of Valley View, passed away January 27, 2022.

Josey was born November 5, 2009 in Denton, TX.  He was a sixth-grade student of Valley View Middle School.  Josey loved fishing, playing video games, and reading, especially Harry Potter novels.  He was a bright light to many and...

Jan 23, 2022

Raudine Moser Womacks, 83, of Woodbine, passed away at her residence on January 23, 2022.

“Nene” or “Mom”, as she was affectionately known, was born on October 16, 1938 in Gainesville.  She was raised in Gainesville, attended Canada School as a child, and graduated from Gainesville High School where she was a member of the National Honor...

Jan 23, 2022

Michael Anthony Dudenhoeffer, 61, of Gainesville, passed away January 23, 2022 in Denton.

Tony was born February 29, 1960 in Gainesville to Mike and Bessie (Franklin) Dudenhoeffer.  He graduated from Gainesville High School and married Judy Epperson on April 25, 1981 in Gainesville.  Mr. Dudenhoeffer was a hard-working man and worked in maintenance his entire career.  There...