Obituaries

Age 84 · Gainesville · Died August 14, 2026

Ronald Marton McKnight, 84 , of Gainesville , Texas passed away August 14, 2026 at North Texas Medical Center of Gainesville, Texas surrounded by loved ones. He was born on

Information provided by Geo. J. Carroll & Son

Died July 26, 2026

Marietta Wells Smalley (Polly), age 99, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2026 in Gainesville, Texas. She was born April 17, 1927 in Minneapolis, MN to Elizabeth Glascock Wells and

Information provided by Geo. J. Carroll & Son

There are some people’s lives that are best summed up by dates, places, and accomplishments. Others are better told through the memories and legacies they leave behind.

Information provided by Geo. J. Carroll & Son

Age 69 · Whitesboro · Died August 18, 2026

Paula Gail McCutcheon, 69, of Whitesboro, Texas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. She was born on November 11, 1956, to Carl Benard Mullennix and Marion Lee (Fuller)

Information provided by Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow

Died August 14, 2026

Kathy was born on December 21, 1951 in Greeley, Colorado to Arlene Preston. She passed away on Friday, August, 14, 2026 peacefully at her home. Kathy was a loving Wife,

Information provided by Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow

Age 86 · Whitesboro · Died August 14, 2026

Norman Dale Aston, 86, of Whitesboro, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, August 14, 2026. He was born on July 17, 1940, in Corsicana, Texas, to Charles

Information provided by Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow

Service August 14, 2026

Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home

A celebration of life service for Howard Randall (Randy) Jones is scheduled for 3:00 PM Friday, August 14, 2026 at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home with Rev. Hollis

Information provided by Geo. J. Carroll & Son

Gainesville

Dixie Joan Gilbert was born in Raymond Illinois in 1934 to Ira Lee and Mayme Gilbert. Dixie’s place of birth ended up being prophetic for the trajectory of her life.

Information provided by Geo. J. Carroll & Son

Died August 6, 2026

Yvonne Richardson, 84 passed away on August 6, 2026. She was born on November 8, 1941 in Gainesville, Texas to Johnnye and Minnie Mae Williams. Yvonne married Norman Richardson on

Information provided by Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Tammy L. McAfee Lively-Lingle, who departed this life on July 31, 2026, at the age of 51.

Information provided by Geo. J. Carroll & Son

Died July 19, 2026

Alice Lynn McDonald (née Peschke), aged 82, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2026. Born on April 19, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois, Alice lived a life defined by love, faith,

Information provided by Geo. J. Carroll & Son

Age 85 · Gainesville · Died July 27, 2026

Lujuana Dutton Crawford, age 85, of Gainesville, Texas, passed away peacefully on Monday July 27, 2026.

Information provided by Geo. J. Carroll & Son

Age 65 · Lake Kiowa · Died August 3, 2026

Sandra Ann (Boland) Richardson, 65, of Lake Kiowa, Texas passed away August 3, 2026 at North Texas Medical Center of Gainesville, Texas surrounded by loved ones. She was born on

Information provided by Geo. J. Carroll & Son

Born in Durant, Oklahoma on February 14, 1931, to M.L. Banks and Lela Robinett, Miss Jayne peacefully departed this earth on August 3, 2026 in Granbury, Texas having lived a

Information provided by Geo. J. Carroll & Son

Age 88 · Mesquite · Died July 29, 2026

Wesley George Hubik, age 88, of Mesquite, TX, passed away July 29, 2026, peacefully at his home.

Information provided by Geo. J. Carroll & Son

Age 90 · Gainesville · Died August 1, 2026

Joyce Yvonne Trimble, 90, of Gainesville, Texas passed on to her heavenly home Saturday, August 1, 2026 at her home and surrounded by her family. Honoring her wishes, there will

Information provided by Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow

Age 80 · Denison · Died July 29, 2026

Sharon Kay Weston, 80, of Denison, Texas, passed away on July 29, 2026. Kay was born on October 15, 1945, in Palestine, Texas, to Lester Lloyd McDaniel and Eura Opal

Information provided by Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow

Collinsville · Died August 2, 2026

Melba Ruth Welch (nee Woodson) of Collinsville, Texas passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2026, after a long and fulfilling life. Melba was born to Earl Wilson Woodson and Dora

Information provided by Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow

Age 65 · Southmayd · Died July 29, 2026

Gary Lynn Bell, age 65, of Southmayd, Texas passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at his residence. Gary was born February 4, 1961, in Sherman, Texas to Bobby James and

Information provided by Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow

Died July 23, 2026

Nancy passed away peacefully on July 23, 2026 at the age of 70, surrounded by her loved ones, after a courageous battle with leukemia, facing her illness with incredible strength

Information provided by Geo. J. Carroll & Son