| CHRISTOPHER LEE BANKS CLASS OF 1989 HICKORY CREEK — Services for Christopher Lee Banks, age 38, are set for 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 12, 2008, at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home in Gainesville. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Gainesville, with the Rev. Wade Smith officiating. Mr. Banks died Dec. 7, 2008, in Hickory Creek. Chris passed from this earthly home and joined his Father in Heaven on Dec. 7, 2008. He was born on Oct. 22, 1970 in Sherman as the third child of Donald and Joyce Banks. He attended Callisburg, Sivells Bend and graduated From Gainesville High School in 1989 and later joined the U.S. Army. Chris took great pride in his service as an Army Ranger where he advanced to the rank of E- 5 Sgt and was a veteran of Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm. After the war he married his sweetheart, Jodi Brannan, on September 28, 1991 and three handsome sons followed while his military career took him across the USA and from Washington State to Fla. Upon receiving his Honorable Discharge he set upon his career in restaurant management where he rose to the top of his profession. Chris is remembered by those who knew him for his zest for life, admiration, and impersonations of Elvis, his skill as a salesman, love of his family, as well as his competition in many marathon races including the White Rock and Boston. He richly blessed the life of all that were lucky enough to know him. He will not be forgotten. He is survived by his wife, Jodi; sons, Payton, Brady and Braxton of Lake Dallas; mom, Joyce Banks; father-in-law and mother-in- law, Bill and Connie Brannan; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Mitzie and Ron Underwood; brother, Donald Banks of Allen; sister and brother-in-law, Cindy and Richard Krause of Denton; sister-in-law, Kelly Tidwell of Durant, Okla; and brother-in-law, Randy Brannan of Gainesville. Chris was preceded in death by his father, Donald Ray Banks, Sr. |
| CARRIE MARIE "BARNES" BULLARD (July 25, 1961-June 20, 2001) CLASS OF 1979 Birth: Jul. 25, 1961 Gainesville (Cooke County) Cooke County Texas, USA Death: Jun. 20, 2001 Gainesville (Cooke County) Cooke County Texas, USA Services for Carrie Marie Bullard, 39, of Gainesville, are at the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home of Gainesville. Burial will follow in New Hope Cemetery under the direction of the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home of Gainesville. Mrs. Bullard died June 20, 2001, at her residence. She was born July 25, 1961, in Gainesville to Charles Lee and Dorothy Neu Barnes. On March 7, 1985, she married Steven M. Bullard in Gainesville. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Steven M. Bullard of Gainesville; daughter Stephanie Nicole Bullard of Gainesville; brothers, Tim Barnes of Denton and Don Barnes of Duluth, Minn.; sisters and brothers-in-law, Carol Rae and Ronnie Harp of Denton, Amy Michelle and Michael Reidy of Denton, TaJuana Olson of Duluth, Minn., and Debra Baggett of Hobbs, N.M.; two nieces and two nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. Memorial contributions may be made to the Stephanie Bullard Special Account at the First State Bank of Gainesville. (Services and burial were on Monday 25 June 2001) Thursday 21 June 2001 Gainesville Daily REGISTER |
| JEFFREY DON BANKS CLASS OF 1975 Memorial services for Jeffrey Don Banks, 55, of Gainesville are planned for 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012, at the Downard-Fairplains Community Center. Arrangements are under the direction of Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home. Jeff was born in Gainesville on April 23, 1957, to George (Sky) Banks and Billie M. Witt Banks. He passed away on Oct. 12, 2012, at his residence. Jeff was employed at Peterbilt Motors in Denton for years. His lifelong hobby was fishing area lakes and streams with his father and brother. It was a family tradition for the Banks men to frequently provide ample fish for large celebrations. Jeff Banks is survived by his mother, Billie M. Banks; brother, Joe Banks; daughter, Kacie Methner and her husband Cody; son, Travis Banks; son, Kamen Banks; and grandchildren, Trevor Buell and Cash Methner, all of Gainesville. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, George "Sky" Banks; his wife, Tabatha Banks; and friend, Bryn Fraze. Memorial contributions may be made to the Witt Family Cemetery and/or the Tipton Home for Children in Tipton, Okla. You may sign the online registry at www.geojcarroll.com. |
| JEFFREY DON BANKS April 23, 1957 October 12, 2012 CLASS OF 1975 |
| PEGGY JEAN BALLEW 1936-2009 PLANO — Funeral services for Peggy Jean Ballew, 72, of Plano are set for 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009 at First Baptist Church in Gainesville, with Pastor D. Samuel Dennis of Plano officiating Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Gainesville under the direction of Geo. J. Carroll and Son Funeral Home. A reception for family and friends will be held at First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall following the burial. Peggy passed away Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009 at her home. Peggy was born in Gainesville on Dec. 18, 1936. She attended the University of North Texas and married Eddie on March 31, 1957. After raising her family in Gainesville, Peggy and Eddie moved to Plano in 1988. She worked in the real estate business for many years while also traveling and enjoying time with her grandchildren. Peggy was a member of Parkway Hills Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Dolly and Dalmar Langley. Survivors include her husband, Robert E. Ballew of Plano; son and daughter-in-law, Gregg and Lisa Ballew of Plano; daughter, Denise Ballew of Alexandria, Va; daughter and son-in-law, Marla and Michael Ford of Asheville, N.C.; grandchildren, Natalie Ballew, Davis Ballew, Lila Ford and Colton Ford; brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Rita Langley of Lake Kiowa; nephew, Jeff Langley and family of San Diego, Calif.; niece, Cyndy Crider and family of Castaic, Calif. and many cousins and in-laws. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Peggy's memory may be made to the Michele Ann McClure Ovarian Cancer Support Group Fund, Baylor Healthcare System Foundation, 3600 Gaston Ave., Barnett Tower, Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75246 or First Baptist Church - Library, 308 Broadway St., Gainesville, TX 76240. |
| CHRISTOPHER LEE BANKS October 22, 1970 December 7, 2008 CLASS OF 1989 |
| PEGGY JEAN "LANGLEY" BALLEW December 18, 1936 January 29, 2009 CLASS OF 1955 |
| JANIE BAKER DOB Pending September 11, 1978 CLASS OF 1966 |
| JOHN MARCUS BARNES 1932-March 21, 2013 CLASS OF 1951 Funeral services for John Marcus Barnes, 80, of Gainesville, are set for Thursday, March 21, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Chapel with burial to follow in Fairview Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Mr. Barnes passed away on March 18, 2013 in Denton, Tx. John was born on July 16, 1932 in Gainesville, Tx to Oliver and Johnnie Ruth Dresser Barnes. John served in the United States Army during the Korean War and upon returning from the service he ran the Marysville Store and then retired from National Supply after thirty years where he was a foreman in the welding shop. He loved hunting and fishing, but most of all, playing dominoes at the Stanford House. John also loved his family dearly. John is survived by his wife Lenora Barnes of Gainesville; daughter and son-in-law Donna and Calvin Mosley of Forestburg, Tx; son Marc Barnes of Gainesville; daughter Vickie Hess of Muenster, Tx; and son and daughter-in-law Sonny and Denise Barnes of Gainesville; step-daughter Susie Drummonds and her husband Ken; brother and sister-in-law Donald and Loretta Thompson of Thackerville, Ok; 14 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and serveral nieces and nephews. John was preceded in death by his parents; step-father Amos Thompson; and step-son Harold Hughes. Memorial contributions may be made to the Standford House, 401 W. Garnett, Gainesville, Tx 76240. |
| KEITH BARRICK GISD COACH/STAFF WHITESBORO- Funeral services for Keith Barrick , 66, will be held at 3:00 P.M. Friday, July 5, 2013 at Meador Funeral Home Chapel in Whitesboro with Rev. Danny Shaver officiating. The family will have a private burial Friday morning at Oakwood Cemetery in Whitesboro. Family visitation will be held from 3:00 P.M. until 5:00 P.M. on Thursday, July 4, 2013 at the funeral home. Keith was born on January 23, 1947 in Lander, WY to George Edgar and Margie (Bowden) Barrick. He graduated from Duncan High School, Duncan, OK in 1965 and later married Marilyn Capps on January 28, 1967. He received his Bachelor of Science in Education from Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, received his Master of Education from Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva, OK. Keith was a very involved father and grandfather, he was passionate about the sport of rodeo and basketball. His coaching career consisted of coaching many Texas High School basketball teams including, Bowie, Hamlin, Iowa Park, Gainesville (1st. State appearance for boys basketball) and Muenster Sacred Heart. He also coached at the University of North Carolina, University of Kentucky and Indiana University Basketball camps. Keith strived to instill character and respect in his students and his players. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Marilyn Barrick of Whitesboro; 2 daughters, Tonya Watson and husband, Jim of Whitesboro and Kylie Bowles and husband, Nathan of Era; 2 sons, Bret Barrick and wife, Monica of Mineral Wells and Ty Barrick and wife, Holli of Orange Grove; grandchildren, Cody Barrick and wife, Cheyenne, Coy Barrick, Morgan Watson, Mikayla Watson, Tristan Bowles, Yancy Bowles, Lexi Barrick, Keaton Barrick and Tyndel Barrick; mother, Margie Barrick of Duncan, OK and a brother, Lynn Barrick and wife, Catherine of Duncan, OK and numerous nieces and nephews. Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. Memorial Contributions may be made to Circle J Cowboy Church, Building Fund , 888 Henry Snow Rd. Collinsville, Texas 76233. |
| DENNIS BALDREE November 30, 1950 May 19, 2007 GISD RESOURCE OFFICER |
| ELLA "BANKS" BALDREE July 23, 1956 December 4, 2008 CLASS OF 1974/GISD STAFF |
| DENNIS K. BALDREE November 30, 1950 - May 19, 2007 GISD RESOURCE OFFICER Services for Dennis K. Baldree, 56, of Gainesville are set for 4 p.m. Thursday at Temple Baptist Church with Welsey Bashaw and Rev. Travis Alford officiating. Burial will follow at New Resthaven Cemetery under the direction of the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home of Gainesville. Mr. Baldree died May 19, 2007, at Denton Regional Medical Center. He was born Nov. 30, 1950, in Hamlin to Vernon F. and Laura Cross Baldree. On Feb. 1, 1974, he married Ella Banks in Gainesville. He was a resource officer for the Gainesville ISD and was an ordained minister, serving as associate minister at the First Baptist Church in Oak Ridge. He was employed by Camac Steel for almost 30 years as a construction worker and foreman. Survivors include his wife, Ella Baldree of Oak Ridge; mother, Laura Spray of Aspermont; daughter, Melissa Baldree of Gainesville; two grandchildren, Isaac and Charizma Tullos of Gainesville; sisters and brothers-in-law, Frances and Harlon Powers of Gainesville, and Kim and Daryl Schuchart of San Antonio; and numerous nieces and nephews; mother-in-law, Freda Banks of Gainesville; and sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Bernice Denny of Gainesville and Geneva and Mike Wallen of Sanger. He was preceded in death by his father; step-father, Clyde Spray; and brother, Terry Baldree. Pallbearers are Ronald West, Mike Wallen, Jeremy Spruill, Richard Morrison, Bubba Croucher, Stacy Leach, John Powers, and Bobby Bashaw. Visitation will be at the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home from 7 to 8 p.m. today. You may sign the online registry by visiting our website, www.geojcarroll.com. |
| ELLA"BANKS" BALDREE July 23, 1956 - December 4, 2008 CLASS OF 1974 GISD STAFF Funeral services for Ella Baldree, age 52, of Gainesville, are set for 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008, at the Temple Baptist Church with Rev. Travis Alford and Wesley Bashaw officiating. Burial will follow in the New Resthaven Cemetery. Mrs. Baldree died Dec. 4, 2008 at Denton Presbyterian Hospital. Mrs. Baldree was born July 23, 1956, in Kermit to R. D. and Freda Motley Banks. Survivors include her daughter, Melissa Tullos of Gainesville; grandchildren, Isaac Tullos and Charizma Tullos of Gainesville; her mother, Freda Banks of Gainesville; her sister, Berneice Denny of Gainesville; sister and brother in law, Genevia and Mike Wallen of Sanger; sister in laws, Francis Powers of Gainesville and Kim Schuchart of San Antonio. She is preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Baldree and her father, R. D. Banks. Visitation is set for Monday, Dec. 8, 2008, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home. You may sign the online register at www.geojcarroll.com. |
| ROBBIE BANKS WOODS August 29, 1960 November 21, 2001 CLASS OF 1979 |
| JOHN MARCUS BARNES July 16, 1932 March 21, 2013 |
| CARRIE MARIE "BARNES" BULLARD July 25, 1961 June 20, 2001 CLASS OF 1979 |
| BARBARA JOYCE "BARNES" ABBEY December 6, 1943 November 14, 2013 CLASS OF 1962 |
| BARBARA JOYCE BARNES ABBEY (November 6, 1943 - November 14, 2013) CLASS OF 1962 Barbara Joyce Abbey, 69, born December 6, 1943 to J.B. and Doll Barnes in Wetkumpa, Ok, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2013, in Denton, Texas. Arrangements are under the direction of Denton Funeral Home. |
| ROBERT EDWARD BALLEW May 26, 1936 January 20, 2014 CLASS OF 1953 |
| ROBERT EDWARD BALLEW (May 26, 1936 - January 20, 2014) CLASS OF 1953 Funeral services for Robert Edward Ballew, 77, of Plano, Texas are set for 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 25, 2014 at First Baptist Church, Gainesville, Texas. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery under the direction of Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home. A reception for family and friends will be held at First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall following the burial. Eddie passed away Monday, January 20, 2014 in Plano. He was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Jean Ballew, his mother, Gladys Huneycutt Ballew, his father, Buren “Buck” Ballew, and his brother, Wesley Ballew. Survivors include his brother and sister-in-law, Mike and Pat Ballew; sister-in-law Wanda Ballew; son and daughter-in-law Gregg and Lisa Ballew of Plano; daughter Denise Ballew of Alexandria, Virginia; daughter and son-in-law Marla and Michael Ford of Plano, Texas; grandchildren Natalie Ballew, Davis Ballew, Lila Ford, and Colton Ford; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Robert and Rita Langley of Lake Kiowa, Texas; nephew Jeff Langley and family of San Diego, California; niece Cyndy Crider and family of Castaic, California; and many cousins and in-laws. Eddie was born in Gainesville, Texas on May 26, 1936. He graduated from the University of North Texas and married Peggy on March 31, 1957. After raising their family in Gainesville, Peggy and Eddie moved to Plano in 1988. He worked in the trucking and real estate businesses for many years while also travelling and enjoying time with his grandchildren. Eddie was a member of Prestonwood Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Eddie’s memory may be made to First Baptist Church of Gainesville, Texas – Music Ministry, 308 East Broadway Street, Gainesville, Texas, 76240; or, to Gainesville ISD Education Foundation, 800 South Morris, Gainesville, Texas, 76240. |
| TRAVIS WILLIAM BANKS February 14, 1985 August 22, 2014 CLASS OF 2003 |
| TRAVIS WILLIAM BANKS (February 14, 1985-August 22, 2014) CLASS OF 2003 Travis William Banks was born on February 14, 1985 to Jeff and Sandy (Albro) Banks. He made the perfect addition to the growing family and was welcomed by his older sister Kacie. Travis was a bright fun-loving child growing up. A true country boy that enjoyed playing in the woods, fishing with his father and grandfather, and swimming in the creek. He was involved in every sports activity possible throughout his school years. Travis had big dreams that one day he would go to culinary school and get to continue his love of cooking. He got the pleasure of welcoming another brother, Kamen, into his life when he was 13. He was so proud to be a big brother. He later met and fell in love with Charity Cavitt of Gainesville. They were engaged to be married and planned on starting a family one day. Travis enjoyed spending time with his two nephews Trevor and Cash. Whether it was taking them fishing or simply watching cartoons with them. Travis still enjoyed fishing and loved working in his garden everyday. He was a member of the Cherokee Nation and held strong with his Native American heritage. Travis went to soar with the eagles on August 22,2014. He was a blessing to all who knew him and will be forever missed. He was welcomed with open arms by his father, Jeff and grandfather, Sky "Poppy" Banks. He is survived by his mother Sandy; older sister Kacie; and younger brother Kamen; grandparents Joe and Carol Albro, and Billie Banks; and two nephews Trevor and Cash. Also many uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends. Memorial Services for family and friends will be held on Saturday August 30 th at the Downward Fairplains Community Center at 11 am. |
| MARK ANTHONY BARNES March 23, 1958 November 21, 1989 CLASS OF 1976 |
| ELLA BAKER SANFORD April 19, 1944 July 07, 2014 CLASS OF 1962 |
| DERYL BARNES (September 6, 1927-January 1, 2015) CLASS OF 1945 Funeral Services for Deryl (Lester) Barnes will be held Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Gainesville with Rev. J. L. Williams officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday, January 5th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. at Meador Funeral Home. He passed away Thursday, January 1, 2015 at Gainesville, Texas at the age of eighty-seven. Meador Funeral Home of Gainesville is in charge of arrangements. He was born to Lester R. and Iva Jewel (Estes) Barnes on September 6, 1927 in Gainesville, Texas. Survivors include his wife, Betty Barnes; sons, Larry Barnes of Muskogee, Oklahoma, Kent and wife, Gail Barnes of Glen Rose, Texas, Ronnie Harper and wife, Karen of Combine, Texas, Robert Harper and wife, Cindy of Irving, Texas; daughters, Brenda Moore of Dallas, Texas and Lisa and Bryan White of Mesquite, Texas; Grandchildren, Ashley Walker, Ivy Barnes, Carolyn Barnes, David Barnes, Stefanie Sneed, Ryan Harper, Russel Harper, Nancy Casteel, Lane Harper, Jacob Harper, Brandon Dix, Jonathan Taylor, Angela Taylor, Michael Moore, Jerad White and Britni White; and several Great-Grandchildren and one sister, Barbara Phillips of Keller, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, Bobbie Wiseman Barnes, and one sister, Sybil Gant. |
| DERYL LESTER BARNES September 6, 1927 January 1, 2015 CLASS OF 1945 |
| CT BABCOCK October 9, 1975 February 24, 2017 CLASS OF 1993 |
| CT BABCOCK (October 9, 1975-February 24, 2017) CLASS OF 1993 Clayton Thomas "C.T." Babcock C.T. went to be with his Lord and savior on February 24, 2017. He graduated Gainesville High School, Gainesville, TX in 1993, was voted Student Body President and played Offensive Tackle for GHS in Gainesville, he also attended East Texas State and the University of North Texas. C.T. cherished his high school friends as well as many others and all the memories. He was employed by Bill Utter Ford, who he considered family, and held a deep love for all things Ford related. C.T. had a big heart and was a true animal lover. He cherished his two cats, Doc and Morris, along with his beautiful salt water fish collection. C.T. never met a stranger and was a friend to all. He enjoyed working with computers and excelled at anything electronically related. Raised in the horse industry, he was extremely knowledgeable and had a love for the family business. He resided in Gainesville and Sanger, TX and was blessed with many loyal and loving friends. He is survived by parents Sharon & Randy Butler of Gainesville, TX and Jim (Kelly) Babcock of Sanger, TX, along with three children, daughters Riley Evelyn Babcock and Ryan Lane Babcock of Aubrey, TX and a son, Jaxon Burdette Babcock of Gainesville, TX. Brother & sister in law, Troy & Jaime Babcock of Wheelock, TX and step-sister Lydia Butler of Gainesville, TX, nieces Skylar Renee and Lexy Lena Babcock of Wheelock, TX and Maddison Jane VanHoose of Gainesville, TX. Grandfather Ross Clayton Babcock of Alymer, Ontario, Canada, and grandmother Marian Elaine Williamson of Skippack, PA. He also had a large extended family of many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was Preceded in death by his grandmother Anna Jean Babcock of Alymer, Ontario, Canada and grandfather Thomas Robert Williamson of Skippack, PA. The family wishes to host a memorial Celebration of Life on April 2nd. In lieu of flowers there has been a trust fund set up for C.T.'s three children at First State Bank, Gainesville, TX (C.T. Babcock Benefit Account, FBO Riley, Ryan & Jaxon Babcock. Our sincere thank you to his close friends who have been there for the family. |
| KEITH BARRICK January 23, 1947 July 2, 2013 GISD STAFF/COACH |
| BOB BARNETT DOB AND DOD Pending CLASS OF 1962 |
| CAROL ANN "BARNES MARLER November 19, 1958 - November 09, 2017 CLASS OF 1977 Carol Ann Barnes Marler was born November 19, 1958 in Gainesville at the Old Sanitarium Hospital on Lindsay Street by Sharon Diann Barnes and Jerry Bruce Barnes. Raised up in an oil field family, her grandfather and father owned Barnes Brother Well Service. She has four siblings: Lynn Haverkamp, Jana Fisher, Kris Brown, and Paul Barnes. Carol was exposed to small business in cooke county all her life. On June 14, 1978 Carol married a car salesman, James Everett Marler III. She raised three children who she was very proud of, Elizabeth Reyna, Erin Marler, and Jessica Marler. Carol loved going to garage and estate sales. She had a keen eye for bargains, especially antiques, dolls, and collectables. She was excellent at buying, but not so good at selling. Carol had a passion for gardening, the outdoors, reading, and hours spent riding on her Massey-Ferguson diesel tractor accompanied by her poodle, Teddy. She has four grandchildren: Marley, Holden, Elijah, and Sawyer. She was a genuine, unique, and highly intelligent person who had a knack for connecting and understanding people she met. She will forever leave a loving impression on the people’s hearts she touched. Carol loved God and God loved Carol. Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 11, 2017 from 5:00 p.m.to 6:30 p.m. at George J. Carroll funeral home. The funeral proceedings will be held at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home on Sunday, November 12, 2017 at 2:00PM. |
| CAROL ANN "BARNES MARLER November 19, 1958 - November 09, 2017 CLASS OF 1977 |
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