Local obituaries for Gainesville, TX.
John K. Hook
May 11, 2026
John K. Hook, age 92, passed away peacefully Monday, May 11th, 2026 at Pecan Tree Rehab and Healthcare Center in Gainesville, Texas.
He was born November 11th, 1933, in Berwick, Illinois, a son of the late James Milton Hook and Carrie Francis Meador Hook.
John proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War, where he was an...
William "Bill" George Wilson
May 9, 2026
William "Bill" George Wilson, 95, of Gainesville, Texas, passed away on May 9, 2026.He was born on April 24, 1931, in Andrews, Texas to Wilma and H.T. Wilson. Bill lived a life defined by hard work, faith, creativity, and devotion to his family.
On December 24, 1950, he married the love of his life, Joyce Baldwin, beginning a loving marriage of...
Eldon "Tom" Thomas Morrison
May 6, 2026
Tom Morrison, 72, of Gainesville, was born on June 6, 1953 to John Edwin and Margaret Le (Starbuck) Morrison in Galesburg, IL. He was a Vietnam Veteran.
Tom passed away on May 6, 2026 in Gainesville. He was a devoted, loving, caring husband to his wife Dianne Morrison of Gainesville. They shared a relationship for over 32 years and have been...
Jean Gronow
May 6, 2026
Laura Jean Lynch Gronow, 87, of Lindale, Texas passed away on May 6, 2026. She was born on March 11, 1939 in Woodbine, Texas to Leonard and Methel Pearl (Brooks) Lynch.
Jean is survived by her two daughters, Susan Renee Gronow of Lindale, Texas, and Elizabeth Diane Boyd of Gardendale, Texas, one grandson, Derek Daugherty, and two great grandchildren, Skyler Daugherty...
Clinton William Stewart, Sr.
May 6, 2026
A memorial service for Clinton Stewart, 79, of Gainesville, is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home, Gainesville, with Rev. Scott Arant & Rev. Larry Kremling officiating.
Clinton passed away May 6, 2026 in Gainesville. He was born July 27, 1946 to O.C. & Lavern (Griffith) Stewart. He graduated from Gainesville...
Nancy Elaine Cole
May 5, 2026
Nancy Elaine Cole, 79, of McKinney, TX passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026 in Gainesville, TX. She was born on March 4, 1947, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Nancy was a devoted wife to her husband, Benjamin Cole, whom she married on August 3, 1979. Together, they built a life full of adventure, companionship, and unwavering love. Nancy was deeply rooted in...
Jose Emmanuel Torres Villanueva
May 4, 2026
Jose Emmanuel Torres Villanueva was born on April 8th, 2000 in Denton, Tx to Jose C Torres and Silvia Villanueva Torres.
He graduated from Gainesville High School in 2018. He married Michelle “Cici” Torres on January 3rd, 2026. He loved spending time with his close friends and family, working on all his vehicles, binge-watching movies and TV shows, and jamming out...
Betty Morgan
May 3, 2026
Betty Lou Morgan (maiden, Gaidaroff), age 85, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2026, in Gainesville, Texas. Born on January 16, 1941, in Hobart, Oklahoma, Betty lived a life of dedication to her family, faith, and community.
A graduate of Cooke County College, Betty devoted much of her life to serving others. She worked as the secretary of First Christian Church...
Daniel Wayne Turbeville
Apr 30, 2026
Daniel “Danny” Wayne Turbeville, 71, passed away on April 30, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of memories rooted in family, the outdoors, and the simple joys of life. Born on February 23, 1955, to Clarence “Turby” Smith Turbeville and Lillian Marie Rivoire Turbeville; Danny was the youngest of three sons and grew up surrounded by adventure and strong family ties.
From...
Billye Grundy Nichols
Apr 30, 2026
Billye Delane (Grundy) Nichols, affectionately known as “Nannie” by the many that loved her, passed away April 30, 2026 in Allen, TX.
Billye was born July 7, 1942 in Gainesville, TX. She attended Gainesville schools and married Jerl Wayne Nichols on January 18, 1958 in Oklahoma. Mrs. Nichols was a kind and generous homemaker who cared for the following three generations...
Mary Ruth Bates
Apr 29, 2026
Mary Ruth Franks Bates, who touched the lives of thousands of students during her 38 years of teaching at Brady High School passed away 04/29/2026 at the age of 95 following several years of declining health.
Her dedication career in education also included numerous leadership roles in various associations and awards such as her recognition as "District XV Business Teacher of...
Bonnie June Davis
Apr 26, 2026
Bonnie June Davis was born on June 18, 1937, in Atoka, Oklahoma, to Floyd and Marie Brewer. She grew up in rural Oklahoma, one of ten children, where life wasn't easy--but it was rich in love. She often shared how something as simple as a new pair of shoes at Christmas meant everything. No matter how little they had, there...
Mary Jane McConnell
Apr 23, 2026
It was a Thursday, April 23, 2026, when the Lord called her home from Denton, TX. Mom’s not coming home…
Mary Jane McConnell, 83, of Gainesville, TX, was born April 1, 1943, in Drumwright, OK. She had a good life here on earth but she also experienced much hardship and wrongs by some of those that she loved; yet you would...
Natalie A. Valliere
Apr 21, 2026
Natalie Alexis Valliere was called to eternal rest on April 21, 2026 leaving a loving family and was a cherished friend to many.
A Rosary and vigil service is scheduled for Sunday, May 31, 2026, beginning at 6:00 p.m., at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home in Gainesville, Texas. The family will receive friends following the Rosary. A Funeral Mass...
Rocky Lee Ford
Apr 21, 2026
Rocky Ford, age 68, of Rosston, passed away April 21, 2026 in Gainesville.
Rocky was born October 13, 1957 in Gainesville and he attended school in Valley View. Mr. Ford worked as an electrician and welder, but his lifelong passion was farming. In his free time, he enjoyed trapping hogs and working with copper. He was very generous in sharing his...
Ana M. Carter
Apr 19, 2026
Ana was born and raised in Pinos, Zacatecas, MX by her beloved Mama Linda and Papa Jesús. She was the longest surviving of 12 children and would frequently share stories, like how her mom would send her to the store for ingredients, but she would spend hours looking at the Mickey Mouse magazines. She cherished her childhood and siblings, especially...
Ida Lou Haley
Apr 19, 2026
Ida Lou Haley, 85, of Gainesville, Texas passed away April 19, 2026 at her home in Gordonville. She was born on January 26, 1941 in Gainesville, Texas to Joe A. and Mildred Lee (McCorkle) Glenn.
Ida Lou spent much of her life working as a nanny, where she found great joy in caring for others. She loved cooking for those around...
Christine Jones
Apr 16, 2026
Christine Jones, 86, of Valley View, passed away April 16, 2026 in Valley View.
Christine was born February 13, 1940 in Parsons, KS. She attended schools in Parsons and was a member of the drill team. Christine met James Wayne Jones in 1955 and the couple were married on November 30, 1957 in Irving. Mrs. Jones was a consummate homemaker and...
Tylor L. Lee
Apr 10, 2026
Tylor Lakay Lee, 29, of Gainesville, TX, passed away April 10, 2026 in Gainesville.
Tylor was born June 19, 1996 in Fort Worth, TX. She was raised in Gainesville and attended Gainesville schools, where she played volleyball. Tylor’s pride and joy were her children, who’s lives she poured every ounce of love and devotion into. She touched countless other lives as...
James S. Sandlin
Apr 6, 2026
James Sidney Sandlin, known by his friends as Ghost, passed away April 6, 2026.
James was born February 12, 1960 in Hobbs, NM. He was an electrician by trade and worked in the community for over 20 years. James enjoyed being outdoors, especially hunting, and was a skilled woodworker. He will be missed by the many people that loved him.
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