Local obituaries for Gainesville, TX.

Mar 25, 2017

Elmer Lavon Lain, 67, of Gainesville, passed away March 25, 2017 in Denison. Mr. Lain was born January 20, 1950 in Lorenzo to Lonnie Elmer and Selma Francis (Blackard) Lain. He married Stormy Gene Parkhill in Austin on September 6, 2002. Survivors include: wife Stormy Lain of Gainesville; son Gregory Parkhill and wife Brandy of Lake Kiowa; daughter Peggy...

Mar 24, 2017

Alton Lamar “Curly” Wiginton, 87, of Gainesville, passed peacefully from this earth on March 24, 2017 in Gainesville while surrounded by his family.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Fred and Winnie Wiginton, and his wife Dorothy Wiginton.

He leaves his son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Claudia Wiginton; son and daughter-in-law,...

Mar 23, 2017

J.B. Gray Jr., of Moss Lake, passed away on March 23, 2017, at the age of 70, at the Clyde Cosper State Veteran’s Home in Bonham, Texas after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. He was born on September 9, 1946 in Auburn, California to parents J.B. and Aleta Gray, the fifth of eleven children. He was a graduate...

Mar 22, 2017

Harold David Deem, 85, of Lake Kiowa, passed away Wednesday March 22, 2017. Harold was born in Brookfield, MO on May 4, 1931. In 1949, he graduated from Tracy High School in Tracy, MN. He served his country in the Korean War and was honorably discharged with a Purple Heart. In 1955, Harold married Claire Moon from Tracy, MN....

Mar 22, 2017

Services for Helen Thomson, 92, of Lake Kiowa, are scheduled for Sunday, March 26, 2017 at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home. A Rosary will begin at 1:00 p.m. with Fr. Ken Robinson officiating. The family will receive friends following the Rosary. Helen Thomson went to be with the Angels on March 22, 2017, just shy of her...

Mar 20, 2017

A memorial service for Gary Raymond Mayfield Sr., 56, of Gainesville, is scheduled for 2:00 PM on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home with Bro. Arthur Green officiating. Mr. Mayfield passed away on March 20, 2017 in Denton. Gary was born November 3, 1960 in Gainesville to Walter Ray and Shirley Ophelia (Caldwell)...

Mar 19, 2017

Memorial services for Stephen Harold Stelding, 67, of Gainesville, are pending with the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home. Stephen was born on March 26, 1949 in Gainesville to Joe Harold and Betty Joyce (Vaughan) Stelding. He passed away on March 19, 2017 in Gainesville. Stephen graduated Ardmore High School in 1967. He enlisted into the U.S. Army...

Mar 11, 2017

Janice (Mask) Ford, 69, of Gainesville, passed away March 11, 2017 in Gainesville. Janice was born March 10, 1948 in Gainesville to James Charles and Aline Faye (Gore) Mask. She was a loan manager with Cooke County Federal Credit Union for 22 years. Mrs. Ford was a passionate supporter of the Gainesville VFW. She enjoyed reading, riding motorcycles, horses,...

Mar 11, 2017

Funeral services for Karen Sue (Dutton) Gregg, 53, of Gainesville, were held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, March 12, 2017 at Crossroads Baptist Church in Gainesville with Pastor Randy Taylor officiating. Interment took place at Mount Tabor Cemetery in Sadler. Karen Dutton Gregg went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 11, 2017 after a long battle...

Mar 9, 2017

A celebration of life service for Antonio "Tony" Koenig Ortega, Jr. 67. of Gainesville, will be held Saturday, April 8, 2017 from 3:00 to 8:00 PM at Leonard Park. Mr. Ortega passed away March 9, 2017 at his home. He was born September 16, 1949 in Robstown, TX to Antonio Koenig Ortega, Sr. and Leona Marie Koenig. Tony worked...

Mar 9, 2017

The memorial service for Wylie Lee Corbin Lewis, 77, of Gainesville, is scheduled for 5:30 PM on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home with Eddy Ramsey officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Mr. Lewis passed away March 9, 2017 in Gainesville. Wylie was born July 5, 1939 in Muenster to...

Mar 7, 2017

The funeral service for John W. Gardner, 83, of Thackerville, OK, is scheduled for 2:00 PM on Friday, March 10, 2017 at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Kremling officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:30 PM on Thursday, March 9 at the funeral home. Mr. Gardner passed away March 7, 2017...

Mar 7, 2017

The graveside service for Benard Hines, 87, of Gainesville, is scheduled for 2:00 PM on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at Callisburg Cemetery with Pastor Wiley Sullivan officiating. Services are under the care of Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home. Mr. Hines passed away March 7, 2017 in Gainesville. Benard was born April 9, 1929 in Monroe, LA to...

Mar 4, 2017

Willie Eugene Dovell, 84, of Gainesville, passed away on March 4, 2017 in Gainesville. Mr. Dovell was born May 24, 1932 in Bailey, TX to Oscar Daniel and Eva Dean (Roden) Dovell. He was an avid racing and football fan and was an auxiliary member of the VFW in Bakersfield, CA. Survivors include: daughter Marta Coleman of Anchorage, AK;...

Mar 3, 2017

Donnie was born in Gainesville, TX on June 28, 1955 to Robert "Bob" Mask and Betty "Watson" Mask. Donnie was the second eldest of Bob and Betty's 7 sons. Donnie, 61, passed away Friday March 3, 2017 due to a heart attack. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother Steve. Donnie leaves behind his son...

Mar 3, 2017

Born in the Wise County town of Greenwood in 1935, Gloreeta went on after graduating from Slidell High School to get a Business degree and then a Nursing degree from Texas Woman’s University in Denton. She followed her passion of nursing by moving to Tyler, TX where she worked for a private Physician for several years and then at...

Mar 2, 2017

Funeral services for David Brandon Hicks Smith, 31, of Gainesville, is set for 2:00 PM Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home with the Rev. Hollis Parsons officiating. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at the funeral home. David was born on June 1,...

Mar 1, 2017

Funeral services for Larry G. Jetzelsberger, 73, of Woodbine, are set for 2:00 PM Saturday, March 4, 2017, at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Chapel with Rev. Mike Hines officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery. A visitation will be held at the funeral home Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Larry passed away March 1, 2017...

Feb 28, 2017

A Mass of Christian Burial for Blanche Irene (Edmunds) Luttmer, 91, of Gainesville, is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 3, 2017 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Fr. John Pacheco officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 2, with a Rosary service beginning at...

Feb 24, 2017

Hugh Chadrick “Chad” Reed, 49, of Krum, passed from his earthly home to his eternal reward Friday, February 24, 2017. Chad was the son of Mike and Elaine (Sears) McHorse of Gainesville and Byron and Lana Reed of Thackerville, Oklahoma. He was born May 16, 1967 in Gainesville. Chad spent his life playing music, writing music, writing poetry, and...