Local obituaries for Gainesville, TX.
Rosa Mendez
Jul 22, 2025
Rosa Garcia Mendez, 86, longtime resident of Gainesville, most recently of Whitesboro, passed away July 22, 2025 in Denison.
Rosa was born August 30, 1938 in Gonzales, TX, the youngest of 10 sisters. She married Jose C. Mendez on February 16, 1964. Mrs. Mendez was the consummate homemaker whose generous spirit benefited all those around her.
Survived by: daughter Maria Yeargan (John) of...
Charlie Hurst
Jul 19, 2025
Charles “Charlie” Wayne Hurst, beloved father, brother, Papa, and uncle, drew his last breath on July 19, 2025. A loyal Cowboys fan, he died peacefully with his loving family by his side, still hoping that one day the Cowboys will again make it to the Super Bowl.
Charlie was born March 15, 1963, to Donald Ray Hurst and Judith Ann Hickey...
Laquita Neu
Jul 18, 2025
Laquita Sandmann Neu, 79, of Gainesville, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025. Laquita was born May 23, 1946, in Gainesville, TX, the first-born child of Henry & Lorene Sandmann of Valley View, TX.
Mrs. Neu grew up in Valley View and graduated from Valley View High School.
On August 8, 1964, Laquita married Leon William Neu of Lindsay, TX in the...
Kevin Wayne Shasteen
Jul 18, 2025
Funeral services for Kevin Wayne Shasteen, 60, of Ravenna, are set for 11:00 AM Saturday, July 26, 2025 at the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home with Pastor Ray Wade officiating. Burial will follow in the New Hope Cemetery under the direction of the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home. A visitation for family will be held one...
Percival "Ray" Duckworth
Jul 17, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of Percival Ray Duckworth announces his passing on July 17, 2025, at the age of 88 at his home in Gainesville, Texas. He is survived by his five daughters Debbie, Linda, Karen, Lori, and Kathy, as well as his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
The memorial service will be held at Geo. J. Carroll...
Mary Jo Camp
Jul 17, 2025
Mary Jo Stubbs Camp, 87 years old, of Gainesville, TX. Passed away on July 17, 2025 at Presbyterian Hospital of Plano.
Mrs. Camp was born on April 7th 1938 in Noblesville Rural of Hamilton County Indiana. She was born to Leonidas Jesse Stubbs and Marion Elizabeth Penner.
Mary was a devoted wife to Joe Neal Camp for 44 years before his passing...
Charles "Ray" Moore
Jul 17, 2025
Funeral services for Charles “Ray” Moore, 86, of Gainesville, are scheduled for 2:00 PM Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Huffman officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery. A visitation will be held the hour before the funeral service.
Mr. Moore passed away July 17, 2025 in Gainesville. He was born in...
Josefina Hinojosa
Jul 10, 2025
Josefina Hinajosa, de 78 años, falleció el jueves 10 de julio en Gainesville, Texas, rodeada de sus hijos y su esposo. Nació en Tula, Tamaulipas, México, el 19 de julio de 1946.
Le sobreviven su esposo, Theodore Cruz; sus hijos: Paulina, Juan Pablo, Alfredo, Rosario, Irene, Salvador, Héctor, Carmelo y Anna Laura; 33 nietos; y 14 bisnietos.
A Josefina le precedió en...
Joseph Robert Bayer
Jul 6, 2025
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Joseph Robert Bayer, 85, of Southlake, passed away July 6, 2025 in Southlake. Known by “Joe”, or affectionately as “Mr. Wonderful”, he was born July 28, 1939 in Muenster.
Survived by: wife Linda Bayer of Southlake; daughter Cindy Mersch (Leo McGuire) of Springtown; daughter Rebecca Martin (Vince) of Kailua-Kona, HI; daughter Christy Bishop (Clay) of...
Deborah (Debbie) Lynn Barnes
Jul 6, 2025
Deborah (Debbie) Lynn Barnes, 68, of Gainesville, Texas passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025 at her home in Gainesville, Texas surrounded by family. She was born on April 29, 1957 in Corona, California to Wesley and Janis (Littlepage) Hale.
Debbie grew up in Dallas, Texas. In 1981, she gave her life to Christ and was radically transformed. Her life, from that...
Bill Hirneise
Jul 5, 2025
William Dennis Hirneise passed quietly in his sleep on July 5, 2025, joining his beloved wife, Linda, who preceded him in death in 2021. Born on October 1, 1941, in Lima, OH, he was 83 years old. Bill is survived by his sons, Rich Hirneise and his wife, Ammy, and Bart Hirneise and his wife, Robyn; his grandchildren, Will Hirneise,...
Kenneth Doyle Minter
Jul 5, 2025
Kenneth Doyle Minter, 79, of Lake Kiowa, Texas passed away peacefully on July 5, 2025 in Gainesville, Texas. He was born on October 9, 1945 in Pampa, Texas to Walter and Vera (Scott) Minter.
Born in a small, Texas Panhandle town, Ken spent his youth playing football, learning several horn instruments for the school band, serving in the church and helping...
Danny Joe Young
Jul 3, 2025
Danny Joe Young passed away peacefully in his home in Lindsay, Texas, on July 3, 2025.
Danny was born on May 3, 1948 in Pratt, Kansas, the oldest son of Richard Derrel Young and Bernice June Stone Young.
Danny was a proud graduate of Sylvia High School. On August 27, 1966 Danny married his high school sweetheart and love of his life,...
Darlene Gee
Jul 2, 2025
Darlene Gee
Sept. 7, 1940 – July 2, 2025
Darlene Gee was born in Bluegrove, TX, on Sept. 7, 1940, to M.S. “Shep” and Alyene (Webb) Williams. She left this world for the promise of a much better place on July 2, 2025, in Gainesville, TX.
Darlene met her forever love, Jerry Gee, while they were both attending Henrietta High School. The celebrated...
Janice Diana Matthews
Jun 28, 2025
Janice Diana Matthews, 76, of Gainesville, Texas, passed away on June 28, 2025 after a long, hard-fought battle.
Diana was born on November 7, 1948, to Joe Wallace and Ima Delle Barthold. Diana grew up in Era, Texas, where she built a life filled with love and resilience.
Diana is survived by her son, Butch, and his wife, Hollie Matthews; her daughter,...
Alice Beddie Scott
Jun 27, 2025
A memorial visitation will be held for Alice Beddie Scott, 81, of Moss Lake, at 6:00 PM on Monday June 30, 2025 at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home.
Mrs. Scott passed away in Gainesville on June 27, 2025. She was born December 24, 1943 to William Lonnie and Gertrude (Miller) Holt in Knox City.
After 40 plus years, Alice retired...
Billy E. Riley
Jun 25, 2025
A Memorial Service for Mr. Riley will be conducted at George J. Carroll and Son Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, beginning at 11:00 a.m. George J. Carroll and Son will conduct a Graveside Service at the Hibbitt Cemetery with military honors at a later date.
Bill was born in the Callisburg Community on June 2, 1933. The son of...
Carolyn Jo Clapp Costin
Jun 24, 2025
Carolyn Jo Clapp Costin, 83, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2025. She was born on December 29, 1941, in Shelbyville, Indiana, to Harold and Barbara Eades Clapp.
Carolyn graduated from McKinney High School in 1959, where she was a majorette. She pursued higher education at the University of North Texas and the University of Texas at...
Violet Wolfe
Jun 23, 2025
Violet Wolfe was peacefully called home to be with her Lord on June 23, 2025, in Decatur, Texas at the age of 97.
Born on February 17, 1928, in Carter County, Kentucky, Violet was the third of twelve children born to Irdle and Bethel Forrest James. She spent her early years helping in her father’s tobacco fields and caring for her...
Michael Scott Morris
Jun 22, 2025
A memorial service in Michael's honor is scheduled for Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home of Gainesville. All who knew Michael are invited to gather and share in the remembrance of a truly remarkable individual whose presence will be profoundly missed.
Michael leaves behind a legacy of love and kindness, and his...
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