Local obituaries for Gainesville, TX.

Aug 1, 2024

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Clarence John Hellman passed away on August 1, 2024 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. CJ was born on January 9, 1940 in Muenster, Texas to Clarence A. Hellman and Ernestine C. (Huchton) Hellman. He graduated from Muenster High School and then served three...

Jul 30, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ronald Gary Russell, age 77, on July 30, 2024. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Ron peacefully departed this life at home surrounded by his wife Penny, daughter Kelli, and son Ryan.

Born at home on November 18, 1946 in Dandridge, Tennessee, Ron was a...

Jul 26, 2024

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Walter Dee Cullum passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones, on July 26th, 2024. He is survived by his wife, Duwayna Sue “Boogie” Cullum, three children, DeLee Clark (Chris), DeNeen Calhoun (John), and David Cullum (Yvonne), four grandchildren, Brianna Collums, Garrett Cullum, Elliott...

Jul 20, 2024

Vernon Horneman, 58, of Sherman, TX, passed away July 20, 2024 in Sherman.

Vernon was born January 4, 1966 in Texarkana, TX.  He was raised and attended school in Hope, AR.  Mr. Horneman graduated from Ouachita Baptist University (AR) and enjoyed his career in nursing.  He married Cathy Hamilton on November 17, 2001 in Montague, TX.  Mr....

Jul 19, 2024

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George Randal “Randy” Morgan, 74, of Gainesville, passed away July 19, 2024.

He was born July 13, 1950 in Abbeville, LA, to Woodrow Wilson and Margaret Lou (Reed) Morgan. He graduated from Rider High School in Wichita Falls, TX in 1969, then served...

Jul 17, 2024

Aliases: Clent, Tex, DoeDoe

Nuel Clenton Vandagriff passed on July 17th, 2024. He was born on March 18, 1923, in Malakoff, Texas.  He was East Texas to his core, milking cows before school for class="widget-2d918b u_1760191183 dmCustomWidget" data-lazy-load="false" data-title="" id="1760191183" dmle_extension="custom_extension" data-element-type="custom_extension" lock-element-for-editing="true" icon="false" surround="false" /week, playing football (offense and defense) on the Malakoff football team, and then writing about the games for his high school paper.

Jul 13, 2024

William Ralph (Peck) Pearson, formerly from Whitesboro, TX, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2024, at age 95.

Peck was born on August 4, 1928, to Timothy and Cora Pearson in Celeste, TX.  He is survived by three daughters:  Neva Evans of Yukon, OK, Jo Emberton and husband Tom of Denton, and Susan Fletcher and husband Mickey...

Jul 10, 2024

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Christopher Lee Dudley, beloved father, son, brother and uncle passed away on July 10, 2024, in Plano, Texas.  He was born in Gainesville, Texas, on January 11, 1971, to Donald and Jane Dudley.  He was the youngest of three sons and the baby brother to...

Jul 10, 2024

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Debra Jo Ware, 66, of Gainesville, TX and Burneyville, OK, passed away July 10, 2024 in Oklahoma.

Debra was born April 25, 1958 in Odessa, TX.  She was raised and graduated high school in Gainesville, TX.  Debra worked at River Valley Nursing and...

Jul 5, 2024

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Edward Charles Hinkle, 86, of Gainesville, passed away July 5, 2024 in Gainesville.

Ed was born March 12, 1938 in Camden, NJ.  He was raised in New Jersey and graduated from high school in Collingswood.  He served in the U.S. Air Force and...

Jul 2, 2024

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William Robert “Bob” Smelcer, 89, of Gainesville, TX, passed away July 2, 2024 in Gainesville.

Bob was born June 14, 1935 in Amarillo, TX.  He was raised and graduated from high school in Amarillo.  He then attended college at West Texas State University...

Jul 1, 2024

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Marleys Ann (Parker) LaRue, 82, of Gainesville, TX, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 1, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Ann was born April 18, 1942 in Gainesville to Raymond Parker and Luola Huse Parker and was a graduate...

Jun 30, 2024

Jane Fuhrmann Otto, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, and friend, passed away on June 30, 2024 at age 69 in her home in Lindsay, TX.  She was born on May 18, 1955 in Muenster, Texas to Joe Paul and Marie Fuhrmann of Lindsay, TX.

Jane was a devoted wife to Michael Otto of Wichita Falls for 43...

Jun 29, 2024

A loving Mother, Grandmother and friend.

Linda Wilson Hackler, age 84, passed away peacefully in her home on June 29th 2024, surrounded by her family. She died from a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. While our hearts mourn the loss, we take comfort in knowing she is no longer suffering.

Linda Hackler was born on...

Jun 26, 2024

Edward "Cuate" Orona, born on November 12, 1939, in Colorado City, passed away at the age of 84 on June 26, 2024, in Denton, TX. Cuate was well-known for his vibrant spirit, often found dancing, fishing, manning the barbecue grill, or singing along to his favorite tunes. His tough exterior belied a gentle soul, full of love and devotion...

Jun 25, 2024

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Brian Wilson, 51, of Whitesboro, TX, passed away June 25, 2024.

Mr. Wilson was born December 28, 1972 in Muenster, TX.  He grew...

Jun 23, 2024

A funeral service for Cynthia Jo Cardin, 61, of Sherman, will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, June 28, 2024 at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Chapel with Pastors Tyler Bittner and Raymond Holman officiating.  Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery.  A visitation will be held at 6:00 PM on Thursday at the funeral home.

Cindy passed...

Jun 23, 2024

Billy Cox, 77, of Gainesville, Texas, passed away June 23, 2024 at North Texas Medical Center in Gainesville, Texas. He was born on July 19, 1946 in Plainview, Texas to Carroll and Elizabeth (Lunday) Cox.

Billy graduated from Olton High School in 1964, then attended Texas Tech University. He held various Sales and Operations related jobs over...

Jun 21, 2024

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Judy Lavon Noland, 75, of Valley View, Texas, passed away on June 21, 2024. She was born on May 22, 1949, in Ada, Oklahoma, to Vernie Rack Manuel and Ollie Evelyn Manuel.

Judy is survived by son and daughter-in-law Lee and Tina Noland...

Jun 20, 2024

Liturgy of the Word will be recited for Jerome (Jerry) Hugo Dietz, 76, of Gainesville, at 10:00 AM, Thursday, 2024 at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home with Dn. Gelacio Garcia officiating.  Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery.  A visitation will be held on Wednesday, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the funeral home.

Mr. Dietz...