Local obituaries for Gainesville, TX.
Jon Mike Lewis
May 31, 2025
Jon Mike Lewis, age 86, of Canton, Texas, passed away on May 31, 2025, in Richardson, TX after battling an illness.
Jon was born on January 11, 1939, in Abilene, TX to his loving parents Charles Henry Lewis and Mamie Ruth Smartt Lewis. His family later moved to Grand Prairie, TX where Jon graduated from Grand Prairie High School as President...
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...
Donald Ray Coleman, Sr.
Jun 22, 2025
Donald Ray Coleman, Sr., age 93, of Gainesville, passed away June 22, 2025 in Sherman.
Don was born March 21, 1932 near Tulsa, OK. Some of his formidable years were spent in California but he eventually settled in Gainesville. Don loved fishing and was a consummate family man. He was a proud member of Southside Baptist Church.
Predeceased by: parents Charles and...
Jimmy F. Raney
Jun 21, 2025
Jim Raney, 88, longtime resident of Rosston, most recently residing in Pflugerville, passed away June 21, 2025 in Round Rock.
Jim was born October 26, 1936 in Rosston. He attended Era schools and joined the U.S. Air Force. While serving, Jim married Mary Ellen Townsend on June 9, 1956. Following his service, Mr. Raney graduated from East Texas State University and...
Ada Morgan Lausen
Jun 20, 2025
Ada was born on July 26th, 1940 in Gainesville, Texas.
She was a strong, charismatic, and independent woman who was always ready for the next project. Ada graduated from Texas Christian University in Ft. Worth, TX where she made lifelong friends and was a member of Delta Gamma Sorority and a Sigma Chi sweetheart.
Ada married Fritz in 1961 and the two...
Fidel Moreno Duarte
Jun 19, 2025
Fidel Moreno Duarte, 47, of Gainesville, Texas, passed away June 19, 2025. He was born on February 27, 1978, in Valle Hermoso, Tamaulipas, Mexico, to Maria Duarte Alvizu.
Fidel Moreno is survived by his wife, Sonia G. Moreno, and their two children, Ivette G. Moreno and Lisette Moreno, as well as his mother, Maria Duarte Alvizu, by siblings, nieces, and nephews.
He...
Jack Motsenbocker
Jun 18, 2025
Jack Motsenbocker passed away peacefully at home on June 18, 2025, surrounded by his family after an extended hospital stay. Born on April 16, 1949, in Marietta, Oklahoma, to J.C. and Lucille Motsenbocker, Jack married the love of his life, Louise Evans, on June 1, 1969.
Jack graduated in 1968 from Gainesville High School. While he was in school, he was...
Seth Randal Beane
Jun 17, 2025
Seth Randal Beane, 15, of Gainesville, Texas, passed away on June 17, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Born on June 2, 2010 to Toby and Becki Beane, Seth would have been a sophomore in the Fall.
He was so proud to be promoted to Uncle Seth, on June 11, 2025. Kaitlyn, his big sister (who was his favorite person on the planet)...
Mary Perlene (Cloer) Newton
Jun 14, 2025
Funeral services for Mary Perlene (Cloer) Newton, 76, of Valley View, are set for Friday, June 20th at 1:30 p.m. at the Valley View United Methodist Church with Pastors Cheryl Murphy and Beate Hall officiating. A short time of viewing and visitation are prior to the funeral service. Interment will follow in Valley View Cemetery.
Perlene passed away on June 14,...
Rita Catherine Corcoran
Jun 9, 2025
Rita Catherine Corcoran was born in Lindsay, Texas, on November 5, 1932, the eighth child of Clem and Amelia Hermes.
She graduated from Lindsay High School and went to work for Southwestern Bell as one of the classic “operators” when making phone calls. She married Harold Corcoran on April 27, 1955. Immediately thereafter, the newlyweds moved to Farmington, New Mexico and...
Michael (Robin) Christopher Raven
Jun 8, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Michael (Robin) Christopher Raven
10.28.1966 | 06.08.2025
Michael (Robin) Christopher Raven, 58 of Gainesville, TX passed away after a brief illness on 06.08.2025 surrounded by loving family.
Michael was born 10.28.1966 in Van Nuys, CA, and the son of Mathew & Kay (Wooten) | Williamson.
Michael attended Wills Point High School and Bryan Adams...
Janelle "Gran Gran" Cummins
Jun 8, 2025
Funeral services for Janelle “Gran Gran” Cummins, 86, of Gainesville, are scheduled for 11:00 AM Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Kremling officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery. A visitation will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, the hour before the service.
Mrs. Cummins passed away June 8, 2025 in Gainesville....
Kelly Jo Nance
Jun 7, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Kelly Jo Nance, who died on June 7, 2025 at the age of 65 after a long battle with chronic illness. Born Kelly Jo Pearson on June 28, 1959 in Gainesville, Texas, she was a woman whose love and generosity knew no boundaries and whose kindness touched every life...
Thomas (Tommy) Raymond Leeper, Jr.
Jun 7, 2025
Thomas (Tommy) Raymond Leeper Jr. 71, of Gainesville passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 7th, 2025, in Gainesville, Texas. Tommy was born in Gainesville on August 19th, 1953, to Tom Leeper Sr. and Juanita Leeper. He was a 1971 graduate of Gainesville High School.
An avid craftsman, Tommy opened Leeper Custom Cabinets in Gainesville in 1976. In 1992, he opened Celina...
David Wayne Smith
Jun 5, 2025
David Wayne Smith, originally of Gainesville, Texas, age 70, passed away from cancer on June 5, 2025, at his home in Syracuse, Nebraska, surrounded by his family.
David was born on February 21, 1955 in Gainesville, Texas to Walter Cleveland Smith and Ruby Imajean Turner. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Rosanna (Rosie) Smith; daughters Rebecca Conditt-Schaber, Trena...
Joyce Laverne Goodman
Jun 4, 2025
Joyce Laverne Goodman, 90, a longtime resident of Gainesville, TX, passed away June 4, 2025, in Oklahoma City, OK. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Tolliver Joe Goodman; father Wilburn Crawley; mother Eunice Mae Dawkins; sister Virginia Lee Minon; daughter Debra Sue Newton; and grandsons David Brent Goodman and Justin David Harvey.
Mrs. Goodman was born...
Carla Geraldine Smith
Jun 2, 2025
Carla Geraldine Smith, 68, of Gainesville, Texas, passed away on June 2nd 2025, following long term health complications.
Carla was born July 9th 1956 in Gainesville, Texas, the daughter of Geraldine (Mabry) & Billy E. Smith.
Carla graduated from Gainesville High School in 1974. She worked as a Benefit Coordinator at Texas Department of Health & Human Services, for many years.
Carla especially...
Glenn Lewis Loch
Jun 2, 2025
Glenn Lewis Loch, 89, of Gainesville, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2025.
Born on February 28, 1936 to George Henry and Josephine Bogan Loch, Glenn dedicated his life to service, community and most of all to his family. A devoted husband to Helen Loch, his beloved wife, a proud father to Mike Loch and Jeff Loch and a loving...
Charles Ray Hunter
May 25, 2025
Charles Ray Hunter, 85, of Corinth, TX, passed away May 25, 2025 at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born on January 5, 1940, in Marysville, TX to James and Clara (Vessel) Hunter.
Charles graduated from Gainesville High School in 1960. He married the love of his life, Mary Lee Dennis on June 17, 1961 at Harvey Street Baptist...
Billie Marie Balthrop
May 23, 2025
Billie Marie Balthrop, age 88, died peacefully Friday, May 23, 2025 at her home in Gordonville, TX surrounded by her loved ones.
Billie was born on February 23, 1937 in Muenster, Texas to Juanita Davis Murphy and Elmer “Shorty” Murphy. She lived her life, and found great joy in serving others. She worked many years in nursing and later in retail...
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