Obituaries

May 4, 1943 — July 3, 2025
Born to Bissel and Ida (Smith) Warren on May 4, 1943, in Grandview, AR, Ronny grew up on the family dairy farm alongside
his siblings, Bill and Joy.
On November 30, 1964, Ronny traded the herd of cattle for a family, marrying Margaret Woolsey and becoming Daddy to Jack, Eva, John, Brian,...

A Memorial Service for Mr. Riley will be conducted at George J. Carroll and Son Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, beginning at 11:00 a.m. George J. Carroll and Son will conduct a Graveside Service at the Hibbitt Cemetery with military honors at a later date.
Bill was born in the Callisburg Community on...

1940-2025
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...

Billy Merle Wilson, 87, of Whitesboro, Texas, was called to his eternal home in heaven on June 13, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Bill was born on August 20, 1937 in Gainesville, Texas to Alvie and Naomi Juanita (Yoakum) Wilson. He graduated from Callisburg High School and the University of North Texas. On...

Mary Ellis VanDuker Hannon, age 85 of Moscow, Idaho passed away on May 19, 2025 in Seattle, Washington after complications from a heart surgery.
Mary Ellis was born in Gainesville, Texas and was still connected to high school friends from there. She worked two separate times as a secretary; in the late 1950's in a...

Doris Lee (Eberhart) Hellman, age 93, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2025, at CHRISTUS St. Joseph Village in Coppell, Texas.
She was born on September 13, 1931, in Muenster, Texas, to Ruben and Ernie (Huchton) Eberhart.
Doris is survived by her beloved husband of 71 years, Wayne LaMonte Hellman, M.D. and by their...

December 29, 1938 - May 17, 2025
Linda Oglesby McMillan went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 17, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 6th, at First Baptist Church in Whitesboro. The service will be officiated by Jackie Mitchell, a longtime family friend and Minister of Music...

Richard Dale Lyle
1940 - 2025
Richard Dale Lyle was a force to be reckoned with for all of his 85 years. A quote displayed proudly in several places around his home captured his life philosophy:
"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather...

Kathy Jane Brown, of Merkel, TX, was born on September 6, 1956, in Gainesville, TX to Kenneth Elwood and Prudence Jane (Wilson) Selby. She passed away peacefully at her Merkel residence on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at the age of 68.
Kathy was an only child and graduated from Muenster High School. She then attended...

Carvin Lee Moseley, 78, of Forestburg, passed away May 15, 2025 in Forestburg.
Carvin was born September 22, 1946 in Gainesville and grew up in Forestburg and the surrounding area. His love for the western way of life began from an early age when he was awarded High Individual in the FFA State Land Judging...

Kimmy Key, affectionately known as "Big Pappa," passed away on May 8, 2025, in Gainesville, Texas, at the age of 65. Born on December 31, 1959, in Brownsville, Kentucky, Kimmy was raised in a loving community where he attended East Hardin High School before furthering his education with a basketball scholarship at...

Mass of Christian Burial for Evelyn Marie (Pelzel) Walterscheid, age 89 of Muenster will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Rosary and Vigil will be held at 6:30 PM on Friday, May 9, 2025 at Scott Funeral Home in Muenster. Evelyn passed away peacefully on May 6, 2025 at...

Geraldine "Jerri" Ann Harbin, passed away in Denton, Texas, on April 21, 2025.
She was born on May 10, 1946, in El Reno, Oklahoma to Melvin Lawrence Sikes and LaBerta Josephine (Stringer) Sikes.
On April 2, 1971, Jerri married Larry Doyle Harbin in Bethany, Oklahoma. She was a homemaker who devoted her life to her...

On May 1, 2025 Roger cinched up a golden saddle on a big beautiful bay horse and rode off into that enormous heavenly coastal pasture w/ thousands of baldy cattle to meet his forever trail boss, Jesus, and on to his final ranch spread; and I'm almost certain he's already probably named it the "Golden" Rafter C....

Peggy Padgham, born in Minden, Louisiana, reached her goal of turning 93 with grace and grit, despite a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer in late 2023. She passed away peacefully surrounded by family.
A proud graduate of Minden High School and Southern Methodist University (B.A. in Religious Studies), Peggy began her...

Harry Lynn Dickerson, 75, of Thackerville, Oklahoma passed away April 20, 2025 at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital of Plano, Texas. He was born on December 31, 1949 in Monahans, Texas to Roger Milton and Ruth (Clark) Dickerson.
Harry drove big rigs for over 40 years, nearly 20 of those years he was owner...

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Peter's Catholic Church with Fr. John Martin officiating. Burial will follow at St. Peter's Cemetery. A Rosary will be recited on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home of Gainesville with a...

It is with profound sadness that the children announce the passing of their beloved father, Michael Clay Hogan, 50, on April 10, 2025, in Truth or Consequences, NM. Michael was a devoted father to Adam, Erin, and Trenton Hogan. He leaves behind the mother of children, Jennifer Hogan. Michael also leaves behind his...

Glenda Watson, 81, of Gainesville, Texas, passed away April 13, 2025 at her son's home in Whitesboro, Texas surrounded by loved ones. She battled dementia for many years and has finally been set free from this disease. She was born on August 20, 1943 in Paducah, Texas to Kenneth and Emalene (Wilson) Garrett.
Glenda...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Florence Elizabeth Dailey, also known as Mazie. She passed peacefully on April 8, 2025, at Wesley
House Assisted Living in Gainesville, Texas. Mazie was born on July 9, 1941, in Crockett, Texas, to parents Charles and Zilpha Dailey.
She was a resident of...

Edward Albert Dewey, 72, of Gainesville, Texas passed away April 6, 2025 at his home in Gainesville , Texas, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on July 31, 1952 in Allen, Texas to William and Margie (White ) Dewey.
Edward joined the Navy where he went in to the Seabees at only 17 years old. He married the...

Elsie "Lavon" Burden Shannon, resident of Gainesville, Texas, passed away on April 1, 2025. Lavon was born on July 22, 1938, in Clarita, Oklahoma, to Watson and Elsie Lenora (Parker) Burden. Lavon married Earl Shannon on September 27, 1953. After her retirement she moved to Gainesville and met a very special man,...

O.D. "Lefty" Harlow, 92, of Gainesville, Texas passed away March 26, 2025 at his residence in Gainesville, Texas. He was born on February 28, 1933 in Gainesville , Texas to Ernest Clarence "E.C." Harlow and Myrtle (Tower) Harlow.
Lefty had a full and interesting life. He began his work career by breaking colts...

Richard was born on March 25, 1964, to Joe and Leonora Shields in Dalton, Georgia. He passed away on March 14, 2025, in Gainesville, Texas. A memorial service in his honor will be held on Friday, March 21 at 4 at the First Baptist Church in Gainesville, Texas.
Richard had a brilliant mind and excelled in academics...

James Harrel Neese, age 90, of Lake Kiowa, Texas went home to be with his Savior on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Born on October 8, 1934 in Bear Creek, Texas. Harrel was the beloved son of T.B. and Audrey Neese. He was raised in the small town of Atlanta, Texas where he was surrounded by a strong faith, commitment to...

Gloria June Reeves, 83 of Valley Mills, Texas passed away on March 6, 2025. She was born in Gainesville, Texas on June 8, 1941, to Frank M. Estes and Dorothy Lee Terry. She graduated from Gainesville High School in 1959 and also attended NCTC, formerly Cooke County and North Texas College as a Music Major. Gloria...

Thomas Oran Taylor, 85, of Broken Bow, Oklahoma, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the McCurtain Memorial Hospital in Idabel, Oklahoma. He was born on Wednesday, November 15, 1939, to James Ira and Melba Taylor in Gainesville, Texas.

Tom was a devoted husband, father, and friend to many, leaving behind a...

Zachary Alan Kirk, 16, of Whitesboro, Texas, passed away on February 17, 2025 in Gainesville, Texas.
Born June 3, 2008, in Fort Worth, Texas, he was the son of James and Michelle Kirk.
He was a tenth grade student through Texas Connections Academy in Callisburg, Texas.
Those left to cherish his memory, are his...

Ronald Lee Underwood, a devoted advocate for social justice, a man of deep integrity, and a lifelong seeker of wisdom, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2025, surrounded by family, and loved ones. Born in Dallas, Texas, to Walter Lee Underwood and Billye Katherine Whisnand Underwood, Ron spent his life in...

Donald "Donnie" Barnes Richards, 72, passed away on February 20, 2025, in Denton, Texas. He was born in Gainesville, Texas to Edward and Novela (Acree) Richards.

Donnie was a long-time resident of Denton and Corinth. He started in business with a pump truck working on oil and gas wells as Richards Well Service. He...

Ronald Lee Underwood, a devoted advocate for social justice, a man of deep integrity, and a lifelong seeker of wisdom, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2025, surrounded by family, and loved ones. Born in Dallas, Texas, to Walter Lee Underwood and Billye Katherine Whisnand Underwood, Ron spent his life in...

Funeral services for Barbara Kaye Allen of Gainesville, TX are scheduled for Monday, February 24, 2025 at 1:00 pm at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home with Rev. Hollis Parsons officiating. Committal will follow at Cedarlawn Memorial Park in Sherman, TX at 3:00 pm on the same day. The family will receive friends the...

Zachary John Griffin, affectionately known as "Griffin", "Griff", or "Zach", age 24, passed away February 8, 2025 in Gainesville, TX.
Zach was born December 27, 2000 in Gainesville, TX. He attended Era Schools and graduated from Era High School, where he excelled in football and basketball. Zach served three years...

Joshua Moses Aguirre, 39, of Gainesville, Texas passed away unexpectedly on February 7, 2025 at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Denton , Texas . He was born on June 3, 1985 in Dallas, Texas to Alfonso Hernandez and Santos Aguirre.
Josh grew up in Pleasant Grove, Texas. He met the love of his life, Dawn...

His Lord said to him, "Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your Lord." (Matthew 25:23)
Mark Allen joined his Lord and Savior on February 5, 2025 at the age of 49. Mark was born on November 26, 1975 in Temple,...

Leland Shenk went home to be with the Lord on January 28, 2025. A man loved by all he came across with a strength to satisfy his soul. Greatly missed but never forgotten by family and friends. A Husband and Father that was a beacon of light as a friend to all or to spread the word of his Lord and Savior Jesus...

Rev. Wilbur James Vaughan, 85, of Sherman, Texas was called home to heaven on Tuesday, January 28, 2025.
Wilbur was born on March 4, 1939 in Denton County to Frank and Bessie (Wilson) Vaughan. He was a graduate of Celina High School. Wilbur married Barbara Harris on January 18, 1960 and together they raised three...

Charles Patrick Rosenberg, 45, of Gainesville, Texas, passed away on January 28, 2025 after a hard fought battle with cancer.


Patrick was born February 1, 1979 in Dallas, Texas to Mike & Dot Rosenberg.


Patrick was a proud graduate of Sanger High School, where he excelled in powerlifting, earning letters all...

Patrick Michael Conway, 58, of Gunter, Texas was called to his eternal home on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.
Patrick was born on October 24, 1966 in Omaha, Nebraska to Michael and Margrit (Knutzen) Conway. He was a graduate of Blue Springs High School in Kansas City, Mo, he attended college in Lincoln, Nebraska. ...

Evelyn Ann Cameron passed away peacefully on January 20, 2025, in Gainesville, Texas, at the age of 73. Born on October 2, 1951, in Snyder, Texas, she was the beloved daughter of Charlie and Anna Land.
A talented and dedicated music teacher, Evelyn spent her life sharing the beauty of music with others. Her passion...

Patsy Lou Seeds, 86, of Gainesville, Texas passed away January 11, 2025 at her residence in
Gainesville, Texas with family at her side. She was born on May 13, 1938 in Gainesville, Texas
to James Ira and Melba (Westerman) Taylor.
Pat attended Gainesville High School, graduated Cooke County College with an LVN...

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Angie Shenk went home to be with the Lord on January 7, 2025. A loving and amazing woman who will be greatly missed but never forgotten by her family and friends. A beloved wife and mother who lived her life to the fullest, whether with family and friends, at work, or most of all serving her Lord and Savior...

Frederick Richard Lausen, fondly known as "Fritz" age 86 of Houston Texas passed away on January 6th, 2025.
Born in 1938 in Tulsa Oklahoma. Fritz was a loving husband to Ada for over 64 years and a devoted father to daughter Michell, and son Fred Lausen Jr.
Fritz and Ada enjoyed their lives together living all over...

Pedro Gutierrez-Hernandez was born on August 1, 1951, in Saltillo, Coahuila de Zaragoza, Mexico, to Abraham Gutierrez and Antonia Hernandez. He died at his Marietta, OK residence on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at the age of 73.

Pedro married the former Misty Young on January 18, 1996, in Riverside, CA.

Pedro...

Anthony "Tony" Amoroso, 71, of Whitesboro, TX, passed away December 17, 2024 in Whitesboro.
Tony was born January 22, 1953 in Gainesville, TX. He married Joanie Cooper on May 22, 2004 in Whitesboro. Tony was gruff and didn't show a lot of emotions, but he had a heart of gold - the biggest teddy bear you knew. ...

Jerry Lemuel Russell, 84, of Gainesville, Texas was called to his eternal home on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones.
Jerry was born on June 4, 1940 in Cooke County to Robert Lemuel and Thelma Jane (Walker) Russell. He graduated from high school in Callisburg and married Yevonne Murray on July...

Jequita "Jacki" (Gillum) Holmes ended her earthly journey on December 5th, 2024. She was born September 23, 1959 in Topeka, KS and raised in Weatherford, TX. She enjoyed raising chickens and working with her dad in his body shop. She became a long-haul truck driver at a very early age and enjoyed the open...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Grant Simpson Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, and lifelong educator, who passed away at the age of 79 on December 3rd, 2024. His remarkable life, marked by an unwavering commitment to learning, service, and faith, touched countless lives in...

Bonnie Jean (Bowman) Smith, age 80, of Valley View, TX, beloved mother, sister, friend, and passionate equestrian, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2024 in Gainesville, TX.
Born December 19, 1943 in Washington, DC, Bonnie's early years were marked by a unique and adventurous lifestyle, as her family's military...

Early on the morning of Nov. 14, 2024, Ralph Bullard of Gainesville walked out of the valley of the shadow of death and into the arms of his Lord and Savior. He was 86 years old.

A fifth-generation local resident, Ralph was born June 10, 1938, on the family farm in eastern Cooke County. His parents, Cecil and Reba...

Elizabeth "Ann" Norcross, 79, of Bronte, TX formerly of Gainesville, TX passed away on November 7th, 2024, at her residence with her family by her side. There will be a gathering of family and friends for a time of fellowship preceding the graveside service at First Baptist Church Gainesville where Ann was a member...

Linda Buckingham, 84 years old of Sherman, Texas passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on October 23, 2024. Linda loved the Lord and her husband, children and family. Linda was born December 26, 1939, in Sherman, Texas to Mozelle and Sam Houston Hilburn. Her Family later moved to Gainesville, Texas where she...

John Hocker, a beloved grandfather, brother, and father of two children in heaven, passed away peacefully on October 17th, 2024.
A long-time resident of Gainesville, TX, John was known for his kindness, resilience, and deep love for his family. In the past year, John experienced a heartfelt reconnection with his...

Henry (Red) Kuhn, 92, of Gainesville, Texas, passed away October 24, 2024, at his home, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on the 16th day of October 1932, in Lindsay, to Henry Kuhn Sr., and Allie Pauline (Loerwald) Kuhn.
Henry is survived by his children: Donna (Kuhn) Sikes and Randy, Brett Kuhn and Stacy,...

Vincent Charles Dooley, 74, passed peacefully from this world surrounded by family October 19, 2024. He was born in Gainesville, Texas to Mack and Mary Dooley December 5, 1949.
Vince was a devoted dad, grandfather and friend. His faith was the guiding light of his life, reflected in his deep commitment to his...