Local obituaries for Gainesville, TX.

Stephen H. Yardley

Jun 19, 2024

Mr. Stephen H. Yardley, 79, of Lake Kiowa, TX, passed away peacefully at his home on June 19, 2024.  He was born on July 1, 1944 in Ponca City, OK to Melvin and Vera (Hadley) Yardley.

Stephen was an avid fisherman and was a member of Alcoholics Anonymous in Gainesville, TX.

Mr. Yardley is survived...

Polly Lucille Morris Haverkamp

Jun 15, 2024

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Polly Haverkamp passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, June 15, 2024.

Rosary and visitation will be at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home, Gainesville, on Friday, June 21, at 6:00 PM.  Funeral Mass is Saturday, June 22, at St Mary’s Church...

Marguerite Hilda Mages

Jun 14, 2024

Marguerite (Marge) Pittner Mages passed away on June 14, 2024 in Frisco, TX surrounded by Family.

Rosary will be at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Gainesville on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. followed by visitation and service at 11:30 a.m. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery, under the direction of George J. Carroll & Son...

Patricia "Patty" Acuna

Jun 9, 2024

Patricia J. Acuna, (maiden name withheld for privacy) born Nov 12, 1934, died June 9, 2024 in Gainesville, Texas. She was the only child of her mother, Catheryne, who used a stage name, Michael O’Sullivan, and was later known as Mickey O’Leary. “Patty,” also called Patsy Jo as a child, was born in Ventura, CA, and was raised for...

Garvin John Reynolds

Jun 8, 2024

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Garvin John Reynolds, 72, passed away on June 08, 2024.

Garvin was the youngest of six children born to Clyde and...

Melanie Ellen Martinez

Jun 5, 2024

Goddess Melanie Ellen Martinez, age 47, of Gainesville, Texas, elevated to the 5D to reunite with her dad on Wednesday June 5th.

Melanie was a demon slayer, a Creator, a light worker, a healer, a lover, a fighter, an eater, a divine Mother. She had the heart of a lion and the mouth of a sailor. She...

Jimmy Leroy Bayer

Jun 3, 2024

Jimmy “Jim” Leroy Bayer

God gives each one of us a story and Jimmy “Jim” Leroy Bayer’s story began on January 17, 1958 by being born to the proud parents of James and Ann (Neu) Bayer.  He was the second of five children.  His story lasted 66 years, and while some of us think that it was...

Thelma Louise Barron

Jun 3, 2024

Thelma “Louise” Barron passed away on June 3, 2024 at the age of 75. Louise was born on March 21, 1949, at home in Burns City in a time when resources were scarce and the ability to make it on your own was valued. With a blend of grit, determination, and independence she lived life her way until the...

Eddie Frank Morris

Jun 2, 2024

Eddie Frank Morris (83) went to his eternal reward on June 2, 2024.  He is preceded in death by his wife, Patsy, his brother, Bobby Morris, and his parents, Letha and Robert Lee Morris. He is survived by his children, Brenda Schlomach (Byron), Ron Morris (Jennifer) and Cathy Morris Rodriguez; 7 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, and many cousins, nieces,...

Martha Ellen Walsh

Jun 1, 2024

Martha Ellen Walsh, 72, of Lake Kiowa, passed away peacefully in her home on June 1, 2024.

Mrs. Walsh was born on February 2, 1952 in Joliet, IL to Joseph Lawrence and Virginia Moore (Gee) Mikan.

Martha graduated from Southern Methodist University where she was a member of the Volleyball Team and Zeta Tau Alpha...

Janilyn Darlene Ramsey

May 29, 2024

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Janilyn Darlene Ramsey, 65, of Gainesville, passed away May 29, 2024 in Carrollton.  Janilyn was born June 5, 1958 in Gainesville to Jan and Marilyn Ramsey.  A funeral service is scheduled for Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at the Geo. J. Carroll &...

Stevie Manning

May 28, 2024

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Jeremy Stephen “Stevie” Manning, 64, of Lake Worth, passed away May 28, 2024 in Lake Worth.

Stevie was born September 12, 1959 in England.  Although he was born a victim of Thalidomide, he overcame his disabilities and lived a very fruitful life.  Stevie...

Robert Alexander Montgomery

May 27, 2024

Robert Alexander Montgomery was born in 1924 to R.A. and Birdie Montgomery. He was the youngest of three brothers and one sister and grew up in Denison, Texas and was a Navy Veteran of World War Two. Robert attended one year in Austin College and three years at S.M.U. and graduated with a degree in Industrial Production Management in...

Benjamin "Ben" Hatcher

May 25, 2024

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Benjamin “Ben” Hatcher, 81, of Gainesville, TX, went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 25, 2024.  Ben was born April 14, 1943 in Ravenna, TX to Benjamin H. Clounch and Daisy Luella (Turner) Clounch.  He was later adopted by Clyde H. Hatcher...

Dr. Jerry Dickson

May 24, 2024

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Memorial service for Jerry Stone Dickson will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Whaley United Methodist Church, 701 Rosedale, Gainesville, Texas, 76240.  Reception immediately following service, Fellowship Hall, Whaley United Methodist Church.

Jerry is survived by daughter, Catherine Dickson...

Roger C. Pettitt

May 23, 2024

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Roger Clyde Pettitt, 79, most recently of Bonham, passed away May 23, 2024 at Texoma Medical Center, Denison.

Roger was born July 5, 1944 in Lone Grove, OK.  He graduated from Gainesville High School where he was a member of the basketball team.  ...

Michele Davis

May 20, 2024

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Tisha Michele (Pennington) Davis, age 53, of Gainesville, TX, passed away May 20, 2024 in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her husband and three children.

Michele was born March 11, 1971 in Denton, TX.  She was raised in Aubrey, TX and...

Marsaleen Tuggle Dunn

May 18, 2024

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Marsaleen “Marcie” (Tuggle) Dunn, 85, of Gainesville, passed away May 18, 2024 in Denton.

Marcie was born July 23, 1938 in Muenster, TX.  She graduated from Gainesville High School and married Wayne Dunn on November 11, 1961.  She was manager of the Lorch...

Wilma Jean Kendrick

May 17, 2024

Born in Granite City, IL to Chester M. and Imogene Nichols.

Predeceased by her parents and sister, Brenda F. Sanders.

Survived by her daughter Loretta Ensey and son David Mathews.

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Dennis Charles Perry

May 3, 2024

With mourning, but endless love in our hearts, we say goodbye to much beloved Dennis Charles Perry.  Dennis passed away on May 3, 2024 after fighting Alzheimer’s for more than a decade.

His service will be held on Friday, May 10, 2024 at 2:00 PM with visitation starting at 1:00 PM at Geo. J. Carroll & Son...