Local obituaries for Gainesville, TX.

Monique Jeanne Baum

Jul 21, 2020

Born May 19, 1936 in Joigny, France, the world was given a wonderful woman: Monique Jeanne Emile Hocquart. Living in France during WWII profoundly influenced her.  She learned to be clever and quick witted, independent, and appreciative of every little positive word or kindness.  While she did speak of her experiences as a child, it felt like...

Mattie Lois (Timms) White

Jul 15, 2020

Mattie Lois (Timms) White, 53, died unexpectedly July 15, 2020 at home.  She was Born May 11, 1967, in Waco, TX, the daughter of James Leroy Timms Sr. and Mary Lou Timms.

Married to David White and were happily together for 33 years.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by Son, Christopher Timms;...

Renae Degarmo

Jul 12, 2020

Ethel Renae DeGarmo, 63, of Gainesville, went to be with her Lord on July 12, 2020 in Gainesville.

Renae was born September 22, 1956 in Gainesville to Alvin Alexander and Mary (Martin) Skaggs.  She enjoyed spending time outdoors, caring for animals, and attending church.

Survivors include: daughters: Shauna, Amy, and Kim; seven grandchildren; mother Mary...

Emogene House

Jul 11, 2020

Funeral services for Dolores “Emogene” House, 87, longtime resident of Era and most recently Denton, are scheduled for 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 18, at the Era United Methodist Church.  Interment will follow at Era Cemetery.  The family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 AM prior to the service.  Arrangements are under the care of Geo. J. Carroll &...

Janet Johnson

Jul 10, 2020

Janet Johnson was born September 3, 1939 in Rochester, NY to Elmer Francis and Aurelia Margaret (Finegan) Poshva.

She was married to Karl Johnson, who passed away in 2018.

Mrs. Johnson passed away July 10, 2020 in Corinth.

No services are scheduled at this time.

Tracy Keith Stephens

Jul 9, 2020

Funeral services for Tracy Keith Stephens, 61, of Gainesville, are set for 10:00 AM Monday, July 13, 2020 at the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home located at 602 S. Lindsay St. in Gainesville.  His brother Ronnie Stephens will be officiating.  A family visitation will follow the funeral service.  A private burial will be held in Fairview Cemetery....

Donna Frances Bezner

Jul 9, 2020

Mrs. Bezner passed away July 9, 2020 in her home.  She was born March 18, 1958 in Dallas to Dr. Morris Edwin and Margaret Brewster (Dunbar) Magers.

Donna is survived by her daughter Shelby Burt of Gainesville; daughter Anna Bezner of Gainesville; grandchildren:  Christopher Burt, Riley Burt, Jace Burt.

Mrs. Bezner was preceded in death...

Wilfred Francis Hess

Jul 7, 2020

Funeral Mass for Wilfred Francis Hess, 87, of Gainesville is set for 10:00 AM Monday, July 13, 2020 at the St. Peter's Catholic Church with the Rev. Matthew Tatyrek officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery under the direction of the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home. A rosary will be held 50 minutes prior to...

Patricia Bezner

Jun 30, 2020

Patricia Bezner, 87, of Gainesville, passed away on June 30, 2020. A graveside service will be held at Fairview Cemetery Pavilion in Gainesville, TX, on Monday July 6, 2020 at 10:00am.

Patricia was born on May 8, 1933 in Lindsay, TX to Bernard and Clara Bengfort. She...

Jared Anthony Krahl

Jun 30, 2020

Jared Anthony Krahl, 33, of Gainesville passed away suddenly on June 30, 2020. He was born on September 17, 1986 to Gary Krahl and Cathryn Arendt Krahl of Gainesville.

Jared graduated from Callisburg High School in 2005 and later earned his Associate’s Degree at ITT Technical Institute. Jared proudly served in the United...

Joyce F. Berry

Jun 29, 2020

Funeral services for Joyce F. Berry, 81, of Fort Worth, are scheduled for 2:00 PM on Monday, July 6, 2020 at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home, Gainesville.  Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Gainesville.  The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 PM prior to the funeral.

Mrs. Berry passed away June 29, 2020...

Bettie Nell Sieger

Jun 28, 2020

A memorial graveside service for Bettie Sieger, 71, of Gainesville, is set for 10:00 AM Saturday, July 25, 2020 at the Sharrock Cemetery with the Rev. Larry Kremling officiating. No visitation is planned. Bettie was born on January 8, 1949 in Gainesville to Lloyd Foster and Helen (Berry) Foster. She passed away on June 28, 2020 in Denton after losing...

Elaine Skiles Stewart

Jun 27, 2020

Elaine Skiles Stewart, 83, of Gainesville, TX, passed away June 27, 2020 in Gainesville after a hard-fought battle with cancer.  She was born November 21, 1933 in West Monroe, LA to John Potter and Fannie Mae (McManus) Skiles.

Elaine’s career began as a bank teller at Hesperian Savings and Loan and over her career was promoted to...

Jaysen Krystopher Dale Martin

Jun 26, 2020

Jaysen Krystopher Dale Martin, 23, of Valley View, passed away June 26, 2020 in Valley View.

Jaysen was born August 8, 1996 in Denton to Amy Lynn Martin.  He was raised in Valley View and graduated high school there, where he participated in football and FFA.  He became a certified welder after graduating from Tulsa Welding School. ...

Elizabeth Beck

Jun 19, 2020

Graveside services for Rachel Elizabeth Beck, 101, of Gainesville, will be privately held in Fairview Cemetery.  Mrs. Beck will lie in state Saturday and Sunday at the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home.

Mrs. Beck passed away in Gainesville on June 19, 2020.  She was born March 2, 1919 in Okmulgee, OK to James Fielton and...

Sue Fox

Jun 12, 2020

The funeral service for Glenda Sue Fox, 81, of Era, is scheduled for 11:00 AM on Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home, Gainesville, TX.  The committal service will begin at 2:30 PM on Wednesday at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Ladonia, TX.  The family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, prior to...

Beth Sellers

Jun 8, 2020

Funeral services for Mary Elizabeth (Beth) Watson Roberts Sellers, 82, of Gainesville, are scheduled for 10:00 AM on Saturday, June 13, 2020, at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Kremling officiating.  Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 PM on Friday, June 12 at the funeral home....

Cleta Ann Ware

Jun 8, 2020

Funeral services for Cleta Ann Ware, 72, of Gainesville, are scheduled for 2:00 PM on Friday, June 12, 2020, at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home with Pastor Rick Isham officiating.  Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Mrs. Ware passed away June 8, 2020 in Gainesville.

Cleta was born June 8, 1948 in...

John Matthew Caraway

Jun 7, 2020

John Matthew Caraway, 42, of Gainesville, went through the gates of Heaven on June 7, 2020. He fought his battle of life from an early age, and lived life to its fullest. There was never a challenge he didn't face head on. He amazed all that knew him as we watched him face total blindness the last 19 years of...

Doris Lee (Reiter) Grewing

Jun 7, 2020

Doris Lee (Reiter) Grewing passed away on June 7, 2020 at the age of 84.  Rosary will be held at 6 p.m. on June 11 at the George J Carroll funeral home.  Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. on June 12 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with Father Joe Keating officiating.

Doris was born...