Local obituaries for Gainesville, TX.

David L. Cooke

Jul 29, 2020

DAVID L. COOKE of Gainesville, Texas, passed away suddenly at his home on July 29, 2020, just 11 days shy of what would have been his 98th birthday.

David was born August 9, 1922, in Saint Jo, Texas, where he lived most of his life before moving to Gainesville in 2006. His beloved wife, Loretta Hale Cooke,...

Helen "Betty" Elizabeth Long

Jul 28, 2020

Helen Elizabeth “Betty” Long, of Highland Village, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 6:00 AM on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at the age of 87.

Betty was born September 9, 1932, in Gainesville, to Joe and Helen Albers Nichols.  She was married to Troy Long for 67 years who has preceded her in death. ...

Rita King

Jul 26, 2020

Graveside services for Rita King, 81, of Gainesville, are scheduled for 2:00 PM on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Fairview Cemetery with Rev. Larry Kremling officiating.  The family will receive friends from Noon to 1:00 PM at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home on Wednesday.

Mrs. King passed away July 26, 2020 in Commerce.

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Evelyn Taylor Smith

Jul 25, 2020

Longtime Gainesville resident, Evelyn Smith, passed away on July 25, 2020 in Denton. She was born on June 18, 1927 in Electra, Texas to Virgil and Gertrude Taylor. She married Walter Lee "Smitty" Smith on March 14, 1946 in Gainesville. Evelyn was a long-time member of the First Assembly of God Church where she faithfully served as church secretary and...

Kenny Otto

Jul 23, 2020

A memorial service for Kenneth Leroy Otto, 79, of Gainesville, is scheduled for 2:00 PM on Friday, July 31, 2020 at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home with Fr. Kyle Walterscheid officiating.  A Rosary will be recited at 9:30 AM on Friday at the funeral home, prior to a private committal service at Sacred Heart Cemetery.

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Richard Neu

Jul 23, 2020

Richard Neu, 79, of Gainesville, passed away July 23, 2020 in Gainesville.

Richard was born November 14, 1940 in Gainesville to Peter Nick and Martha Marie (Hermes) Neu.  He was a graduate of Gainesville High School.  Mr. Neu married Dianne Langston on August 12, 1961 in Gainesville.  He was first employed with Enderby Gas, then spent over...

Leonardo Rincon

Jul 22, 2020

Graveside services for Leonardo Huerta Rincon, 59, of Gainesville, are scheduled for 10:00 AM on Monday, July 27, 2020 at Fairview Cemetery.  Although no formal visitation is planned, you may pay your respects at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home prior to Monday.

Mr. Rincon passed away on July 22, 2020 in Denison, Texas.

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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...