Obituaries

October 2, 1930 - January 4, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Helen Jo "Jody" (Gray) Kuiper—affectionately known as Jody, Grammer, and GG—who went home to be with the Lord on January 4, 2025, in Abilene, Kansas. While we deeply mourn her absence, we find solace knowing she is...

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...

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,...

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. ...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of David Michael Atkins, age 77, of Forestburg, TX on Sunday, June 8, 2025. David was born on January 15, 1948 to Bill and Dorothy Atkins.
David Atkins will be remembered for his kindness, laughter, and the love he shared to many. A celebration of life will be held...

Patsy (Smith) "Pat" Beck, 87, of Gainesville, TX, passed away December 8, 2024 in Denton, TX.
Pat was born May 24, 1937 in Telephone, TX. She was married to Adam Murphree from 1954 until his passing in 1974. Pat was then married to James Beck from 1982 until his passing in 2011. She worked at Weber Aircraft for...

December 28th, 1932 - April 26th, 2025
Herbert Wilbert Belz, 92, of Forney, Texas passed away April 26, 2025 in Bonham, Texas.
Herbert was born December 28, 1932 in Taylor, Texas to Albert W. Belz and Nona L. Poenitz-Belz.
The family moved to Era, Texas where Herbert attended Era High School. After which Herbert...

Patricia "Elaine" Boone Hogan passed away on February 19, 2025, in Gainesville, Texas. She was 83 years of age. Elaine was born to Thurston and Jo Ann Boone on November 29, 1941, in Gainesville, Texas.
Elaine attended Gainesville High School, and she married her husband of 65 years, Wilbur "Tom" Hogan, on April...

Robert "Bob" Lee Brueggemann died on Saturday, March 5, 2025, in Ardmore, OK. Robert was born to Vernan and Laura Brueggemann on September 18, 1947, in Daykin, NE.
Robert graduated from Daykin High School and attended Lincoln School of Commerce in Lincoln, NE. He worked part time for Snyder Fiberglass. From 1968 to...

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...

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...

Margaret Christina "Chrissy" Calleros, 52, of Gainesville, passed away February 27, 2025 in Dallas.
Chrissy was born July 14, 1972 in Gainesville. She attended Gainesville schools and North Central Texas College's cosmetology program. Most recently, Chrissy worked at WinStar. She enjoyed sewing and crafting, and...

Thelma Ruth Chaffin, 83, affectionately known as "Mimi," passed away at her home in Valley View, Texas, on October 5, 2024. She was born on January 9, 1941, in Gatesville, Texas, and was the only daughter of Marvis Pearl, née Gaston, and Harley Monroe Ables.
After Thelma married, she joined the workforce in...

JoAnne James Cole, a 5th generation Texan, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was 87 years old.

JoAnne was born on December 31, 1936, in the vibrant city of San Antonio, Texas. She was the beloved...

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. ...

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....

Lewis Archie Cox, born November 18, 1934 in Cooke County, Texas, passed away on September 23, 2024, in Gainesville, Texas, just two months shy of his 90th birthday.
His parents were Thomas Lewis Cox and Ollie Atrice Roberts Cox. Lewis married Marjorie Belle Sinclair on December 17, 1955 in Tioga, Texas and after...

Walter Dee Cullum passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones, on July 26th, 2024. He is survived by his wife, Duwayna Sue "Boogie" Cullum, three children, DeLee Clark (Chris), DeNeen Calhoun (John), and David Cullum (Yvonne), four grandchildren, Brianna Collums, Garrett Cullum, Elliott and Dexter...

Funeral services will be held at George J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home, in Gainesville, Texas on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. Burial to follow services at the Fairview Cemetery. Mrs. Davis passed away peacefully on September 3, 2024 in Tyler, Texas.
Mildred was...

Charles Nathaniel Davis, III was born on February 6, 1947 to Charles Nathaniel Davis, Jr. and Julia Godwin Davis in the old Denton Hospital on South Locust Street in Denton, Texas. He took his last breath on earth on May 20, 2025 with his wife at his side. A graduate of Denton High School in 1965, he married his...

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...

Charles Thomas Draper was welcomed into the arms of his Savior on December 3rd, 2024, in Gainesville, Texas, at the age of 85. He was born on April 6th, 1939, in Memphis, Texas, to Marjorie and Tom Draper.
Charles graduated from Amarillo High School in 1957 and played on State Championship Sandie baseball teams. He...