Local obituaries for Gainesville, TX.
George Russell Bryant
Oct 20, 2026
George Russell Bryant, 75, passed away on October 20 in Winchester, Virginia surrounded by his family.
George was born on January 17, 1951 in Ardmore, Oklahoma to Jimmie Louise Puckett Bryant and George Lee Bryant. He graduated from Gainesville High School in 1969.
George applied for and was accepted into the Army’s Warrant Officer Rotary Wing Aviator Course. He soloed at Fort...
Bonnie King
Oct 8, 2026
Bonnie Bell Owens King, 95, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on December 22, 1930, in Walnut Bend, Texas, Bonnie lived a remarkable life spanning nearly a century. She spent many years in Irving, Texas, where she raised her family and built lasting friendships before later returning to Cooke County to be...
Gladys (Donie) Bell
Oct 29, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and cherished memories that we announce the passing of our beloved Gladys "Donie" Bell, who departed this world on October 29, 2026. Born on May 2, 1947, Donie graced this world with her vibrant spirit for 79 wonderful years.
Daughter to the late George and Elmer Boswell, Donie grew up in a family marked by love...
Betty Jean King
Oct 25, 2026
Betty Jean King, 87, of Gainesville, Texas passed away October 25, 2026 at North Texas Medical Center in Gainesville, Texas. She was born on July 4, 1939 in Muenster, Texas to Talmadge and Mary Belle (Jackson) Livingston.
Betty grew up in Myra, Texas and graduated from Era High School. She was married to Bill Gray, Sr from 1958-1977. They had a...
Virginia "Ginger" Rose Stoffels
Oct 25, 2026
A Mass of Christian Burial for Virginia “Ginger” Rose Koelzer Stoffels, 64, of Gainesville, is scheduled for 10:00 AM Thursday, October 29, 2026 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church with Fr. John Martin officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date. A rosary, followed by a visitation, will be held on Wednesday at 6:00 PM at Geo. J. Carroll &...
Garry Von Wiebe
Oct 24, 2026
In Loving Memory of Garry Wiebe
June 26, 1960 – October 24, 2026
Garry Von Wiebe went home to be with his Savior, on October 24, 2026, at the age of 66.
Born in Sherman, Texas, to Garry and Lucille Galyon Wiebe, Garry was known for his impeccable work ethic, quick wit, generous heart, and ability to fix almost anything. He lived by...
Cheryl A. Gibbs
Oct 23, 2026
July 12, 1952 – October 23, 2026
Cheryl Ann Gibbs passed away on October 23, 2026, leaving behind a family who loved her deeply and will carry her memory with them always.
Cheryl and her husband, Ronnie, shared 52 years together. For Ronnie, it was love at first sight. He still remembers in remarkable detail what Cheryl was wearing on the day...
Margaret Geneva Bennett
Oct 20, 2026
Margaret Geneva Bennett, 85, of Gainesville, Texas passed away October 20, 2026 at Pecan Tree Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center Gainesville, Texas. She was born on September 26, 1941 in Bowie, Texas to William Alford and Lucinda (Covington) Hammer.
Margaret met the love of her life, Jerry Leroy Bennett and they were married in Brownfield on December 19, 1959. They were married...
Betty (Anthony) Pyle
Oct 17, 2026
Betty Elizabeth (Anthony) Pyle, age 76, of Era, TX, passed away peacefully at home October 17, 2026, in Era, following a long illness.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home, Gainesville. A funeral service is scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, beginning at 1:00 p.m., in...
Gregory James Neu
Oct 15, 2026
Gregory James Neu, 54, passed away on October 15, 2026 at Medical City Denton, after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born on November 26, 1971 in Gainesville, Texas to James Albert & Sylvia Helen (Gilbert) Neu.
Gregory graduated from Gainesville High School and then went on to study Industrial Arts at Cooke County College. He worked as a self-employed...
Erik Donovan Clark
Oct 10, 2026
Erik Donovan Clark, 31, of Gainesville, Texas passed away October 10, 2026 at Texoma Medical Center Denison, Texas surrounded by loved ones. He was born on July 16, 1995 in Gainesville, Texas to Donovan Joedane Clark and Jody Rion Schoonover.
Erik attended Gainesville High School and graduated from Dickson High School. He loved skateboarding and was a talented musician.
Erik is survived...
Caitlyn D'Nae Eldridge
Oct 9, 2026
Caitlyn D’Nae Eldridge, 28, of Era, Texas, passed away suddenly on October 9, 2026, alongside her beloved grandfather, Lewis “Butch” Eldridge.
Born in Gainesville, Texas, to Martin “Marty” Wesley Eldridge and Marissa D’An Kemp, Caitlyn spent her life in Era. She attended Era and Muenster public schools and graduated from Muenster High School in 2017.
Caitlyn was known for her sweet spirit,...
Lewis "Butch" M. Eldridge
Oct 9, 2026
Lewis Martin “Butch” Eldridge, 78, of Era, Texas, passed away suddenly on October 9, 2026, alongside his beloved granddaughter, Caitlyn Eldridge.
Born in Fort Worth, Texas, to Lewis Martin and Ruth Dillon Eldridge, Butch grew up in Forestburg and graduated from Forestburg High School in 1966. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, earning the Army Commendation Medal...
Olga "Nina" Gutiérrez Matson
Oct 8, 2026
Olga (Nina) Gutiérrez Matson, 82, of White Settlement, Texas passed away October 8, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. She was born on April 12, 1944 in Monterrey, Mexico to Pedro Gutiérrez Sepulveda and Francesca Lozano.
Nina worked in offices for a variety of job titles from office manager, to accounting and accounts payables and receivables in Monterrey, Mexico where her parents...
Andrea Danielle Hyatt
Oct 4, 2026
Andrea Danielle Hyatt, 22, tragically passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2026. Andrea “Andi” was born in Arlington, Texas, on August 17, 2004, to Julie Sandmann Brown and John Martin Hyatt.
Andrea graduated from Mansfield Legacy High School in 2022. She went on to further her education at Texas Tech University for two years and then finished by obtaining her Associates...
Laura Sue Thompson
Oct 2, 2026
Laura Sue (Hudson) Thompson, affectionately known as “Granny Sue”, passed away October 2, 2026 in Gainesville at the age of 77.
Laura was born July 11, 1949 in Richmond, VA. Raised as a “Navy Brat”, she got to experience different parts of the world from a very young age. She married Tommy Thompson on December 4, 1967 in Oklahoma City, OK....
Robert Joseph Bauer
Sep 30, 2026
Robert Joseph Bauer, known to just about everyone as Bob, and to the people who loved him best as Bobby, Baba, or Bob-O, passed away on September 30, 2026 at home surrounded by family. He was a man who never met a stranger, never forgot a face, and never passed up the chance to make a room full of people...
Billie June Plumlee Willingham
Sep 29, 2026
Billie June Plumlee Willingham stepped peacefully from this life onto the shores of eternity in the early morning hours of September 29, 2026, at the age of 96 years. Billie June was born June 26, 1930, in Cooke County Texas to William Barlowe Plumlee and Cassie Arlena Stone Plumlee. The 14th of 15 children Billie June grew up outside of...
Joel Spann
Sep 27, 2026
David Joel Spann, Joel, left his earthly home on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Spann; daughter, Amber Bagley (husband Jason); son, Lane Spann (wife Jennifer); and daughter, Sydnee Spann. He left behind 5 grandchildren, Brayden, Blake, Kyleigh, Blayne, and Rosston. Joel loved all of these greatly. Joel is also survived by his aunt, Clara Boyd;...
Gary Dean Burk
Sep 25, 2026
Gary Dean Burk age 74 of Gainesville, Tx lovingly known as “Papa” to his family, passed away on September 25, 2026 in Gainesville. He was born on September 7, 1952 to G.C. Burk & Mary Kathryn (Milstead) Burk in Lamesa, TX.
Gary graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in Midland, TX in 1971. He met the love of his life,...
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