| JESSIE KEITH BEAM August 31, 1955 November 29, 1978 CLASS OF 1973 |
| RICHARD BEAM January 25, 1966 May 28, 1983 CLASS OF 1984 |
| BARRY LYNN BIFFLE CLASS OF 1980 A memorial graveside service for Barry Lynn Biffle, 47, of Gainesville, is set for 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009 in the Reed Cemetery in Myra with Rev. Jim Goodwin officiating. Services are under the direction of Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home. Mr. Biffle passed away Nov. 23, 2009 in Gainesville. He was born March 8, 1962 in Gainesville to Earnest David and Jeannie Pierce Biffle. Mr. Biffle loved building and working with mechanics. He was a true craftsman with numerous skills. He had a great love for animals especially unusual or unique animals. He is survived by his wife, Clarissa Alanso Biffle of Cebu, Phillipines; children, Lindsay Biffle and David Biffle; mother, Jeannie Biffle; brother and sister-in-law, Chris and Sherry Biffle; sister and brother-in-law, Karen and Burke Barclay; brother, Brian Biffle and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father. Honorary pallbearers are Brian Ott, James Calhoun, Breck Montgomery, Mark Edington, Steve Bullard and Donnie Lloyd. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Barry Lynn Biffle memorial fund at the First State Bank. |
| SANDRA ANN (BeSAW) McLAUGHLIN 1938-2011 AUSTIN — Sandra Ann (BeSaw) McLaughlin, of Austin, died Thursday, July 28, 2011 in an Austin hospital, surrounded by her family and a close friend. She was 72. Sandra was born Dec. 28, 1938 in Gainesville to Donald and Jody BeSaw who were in the restaurant business in Gainesville and Saint Jo for many years. She graduated from Gainesville High School in 1957. Graveside services are set for 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, at Onion Creek Memorial Park in Austin. A visitation is planned for 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 1, 2011. Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Gene McLaughlin; three children, son, Kevin McLaughlin and his fiance Lisa Hyden; daughter, Kathleen McLaughlin Battle and husband Frank Battle and daughter, Grace; son, Mike McLaughlin and his wife, Nicci and their daughter, Kelci; and a brother, Larry BeSaw, all of Austin. Arrangements are under the direction of Austin Peel & Son Funeral Home in Austin. |
| STEVEN LOYD BEAUCHAMP October 7, 1961 November 19, 1986 CLASS OF 1979 |
| CHARLES RONALD BERNAUER January 1, 1936 February 16, 2006 CLASS OF 1954 |
| JERRY BLOUNT 1933-2008 (Jerry and the Snow Cone Stand) Services for Jerry Blount, 74, of Gainesville are set for 2 p.m. today at the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home Chapel in Gainesville with Dr. Mark Denison, pastor of First Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery under the direction of the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home. Mr. Blount died March 20, 2008, at Renaissance Care Center. He was born Dec. 20, 1933, in Gainesville to Tom and Mary Lee McCutchen Blount. He was a graduate of Gainesville High School and for many years and operated Jerry’s Snow Cones Stand at the California Street and Grand Avenue intersection. He was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church. Survivors include several cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Tom Blount on Dec. 23, 1986; mother, Mary Lee Blount on April 28, 1995; and brother, Tom Blount Jr. on March 3, 2000. Pallbearers include Roy Housewright, Don Hocker, Don Roff and Doug Wade. Visitation is from 1 to 2 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. |
| DONALD JOE BOAZ 1948-1968 Birth Date: 19 Aug 1948 Death Date: 12 Apr 1968 Gender: Male Race: Caucasian (White) Home City: Gainesville Home State: Texas Religion: Baptist - Other Groups Marital Status: Single (Spouse Not Listed) SSN/Service #: 15807636 Citizen Status: U.S. Death Date: 12 Apr 1968 Processed Date: Apr 1968 Casualty Country: Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam) Casualty Type: Hostile - Died of Wounds Casualty Reason: Multi-Fragment Wounds Casualty Air: Ground Casualty Body Status: Body Recovered Service Branch: Department of the Army Component: Regular (RA, USN, USAF, USMC, USCG) Military Grade: Private First Class Pay Grade: Private First Class (U.S. Army) or Airman First Class (U.S. Air Force) or Lance Corporal (U.S. Marine Corps) or Grade/Rate Abbreviations With First Column: A,C,D,F,H,S,Or T; Second Column: A; Third And Fourth Columns: Blank (U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard) Province: Military Region 1 - Thua Thien Length of Service : 00 Service Occupation: Light Weapons Infantry (ARMY) Data Source: Combat Area Casualties Current File |
| CHARLES RONALD BERNAUER 1936-2006 CLASS OF 1954 FEBRUARY 18, 2006 12:05AM ____ CHARLES RONALD BERNAUER, 70, of Gainesville, Texas, died the evening of February 16,2006, at his home, due to the complications of Alzheimer's disease. Born January 1, 1936, in Muenster, Texas, he was the son of Charles J. and Cora Mitchell Bernauer. His father preceded him in death in 1948. His mother survives. Mr. Bernauer was the owner and operator of the South Grand Garage. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, restoring old automobiles and spending time with his grandchildren. He also loved to pamper his red 1965 Chevy pickup truck. Mr. Bernauer was a lifetime member of St. Mary's Church in Gainesville. In addition to his mother, survivors include two daughters, Connie Bernauer Lombardo of New Castle, Pa. and Lisa Hammer of Gainesville; a son, Chuck Bernauer of Gainesville; a brother, Doug Mitchell of Wichita Falls, Texas; a sister Nancy Smolleck of San Antonio; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. In additon to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Bernauer. Local arrangements are by the Ed and Don DeCarbo Funeral Home and Crematory, 941 S. Mill St. Online condolences may be received at www.decarbofuneralhome.com |
| SANDRA ANN "BeSAW" McLAUGHLIN December 28, 1938 July 28, 2011 CLASS OF 1957 |
| GUY BEASLEY April 16, 1931 October 3, 1988 GISD TEACHER OF TRIG/GEOMETRY/MATH CLASS OF 1948 |
| DARRELL LEE BINGHAM 1951-February 24, 2013 Darrell Lee Bingham, 61, passed away from his battle with cancer on February 24, 2013. He was born on September 10, 1951 in Wichita Falls. Darrell was preceded in death by his son, Drew M. Bingham; brother-in-law, John Kelly Bickham Jr.; and friend, Daniel Alonzo. He is survived by his wife, Debora Bingham of Corpus Christi; parents, Werva Bingham, Gene and Edna Bingham; his inlaws, Kelly and Velma Bickham; brother and sister-inlaw, Dennis and Debbie Bingham; sister and brother in-law, Bill and Genie Linn; sister and brother-inlaw, Brenda and Ken Smith; sons and daughters in-law, Stephen and Jamie Bingham, Greg and Lori Bingham, Justin and Becky Flores, Derek and Kristen Bingham; and nine grandchildren, Kyli, Tayler, Cade, Drew, Blaine, Bryce, Luke, Lee and Lila Bingham. His memorial service will be February 28 at 3 p.m. at River Hills Baptist church, 16318 FM 624, Robstown, Texas 78380. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Drew M. Bingham Foundation Endowment at Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi, 6300 Ocean Drive, Unit 5741 Corpus Christi, Texas 78412. |
| ROBERT J. BLOUNT, JR. CLASS OF 1955 Graveside services for Robert J. Blount, Jr., 75, are set for Tuesday, March 26, 2013, at Fairview Cemetery Pavilion. Mr. Blount died Sunday, March 10, 2013, in Hudson, Fla. He was born Sept. 2, 1937, in Gainesville. Survivors include his brother, Bill Blount. Prevatt Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Hudson, Fla., is in charge of arrangements. |
| CLYDE BENNETT October 17, 1935 May 9, 2013 CLASS OF 1954 |
| CLYDE BENNETT (October 17, 1935 - May 9, 2013) CLASS OF 1954 A graveside service for Clyde Bennett, 77, of Gainesville, is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Oak Grove Cemetery with Pastor Ricky Kerr officiating. Visitation will be from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, May 10 at the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home. Mr. Bennett passed away May 9, 2013 in Dallas. Mr. Bennett was born October 17, 1935 in Gainesville, TX to Ira and Mary Bennett. Clyde retired from Armco Steel, Parker Electric and served as a Marine in the Korean War. Survivors include his loving wife of 55 years, Ruth Bennett of Gainesville; children: David and Karla Bennett, Andy and Kathy Barnes, and Steve and DeAnn Bennett; grandchildren: Chris and Jennifer Bennett, Bryce Bennett, Stephen and Britney Barnes, Stuart Barnes, Shaun Bennett, and Braeden Bennett; and great-grandchildren: Courtney, Taylor, Seth and Jacob Bennett. Mr. Bennett was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings: Irene Cady, Monroe Bennett, Thelma Springer, Wanda Walters, Jack Bennett and Faye Johnson. Pallbearers will be his six grandsons: Chris, Bryce, Shaun, & Braeden Bennett and Stephen & Stuart Barnes. You may sign the online register at www.geojcarroll.com. |
| J. R. "RUSTY" BEAVER September 4, 1948 June 27, 2013 CLASS OF 1966 |
| J.R. "RUSTY" BEAVER CLASS OF 1966 Funeral services for J.R. "Rusty" Beaver, 64, of Gainesville, will be 2 p.m. Sunday, June 30th at The Church of Jesus Christ with Pastor Arthur Green officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Saturday at Meador-Clement-Keel Funeral Home. Mr. Beaver died Thursday, June 27, 2013 at Atrium Hospital in Corinth. J.R. Beaver was born in Gainesville, Texas September 4, 1948, the son of James Robert and Pauline (Morton) Beaver. He was a veteran of the US Army. J.R. married Sheryl Beaver on June 30, 1972. He was a long time employee of Weber Aircraft and was also employed by Industrial Models, Inc. in Gainesville for seventeen years until retiring for health reasons. Rusty was an avid fisherman, hunter and golfer before his illness. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ on Broadway Street. Survivors include his wife, Sheryl Lynn Beaver of Gainesville; son, Jason Russell Beaver of Brazoria; daughters, Leslie Michelle Mitchell of Gainesville and Regina Marie Camberos of Gainesville; grandchildren, Joseph Russell Beaver, Jacob Roel Vasquez, Katherine Anna Marie Beaver, Zachary John Griffin, Fabian Noel Camberos and Zoe Marie Camberos; brother, James Michael Beaver of Gainesville and sister, Pattie Sue Stinnett of Gainesville. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Barbara Gayle Wilson. |
| STANLEY JAMES BIGGERS (December 10, 1980 - July 7, 2013) CLASS OF 2000 Funeral services for Stanley James Biggers, 32, of Gainesville, are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 12, 2013 at Hillcrest Church of Christ with Bro. Weldon Stroker officiating. Burial will follow at p.m. on Thursday, July 11 at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home. Mr. Biggers passed away July 7, 2013 in Gainesville. Stanley was born December 10, 1980 in Sherman, TX to Billy Ray Biggers and Anita Biggers. He loved spending time with his daughter, family and friends. He is survived by: father, Billy Ray Biggers of Diboll; mother, Anita Hall Biggers of Carrollton; fiancé, Sarah Bryant of Gainesville; daughter, Mariah Biggers of Gainesville; daughter, Hannah Bauwin; daughter, Tristan Bryant; son, Caden Bryant; son, Caleb Bryant; brother, Billy Rae Biggers, Jr. of Richmond, CA; sister, Angela Manuel and husband, Claude of Gainesville; brother, Leamond Biggers of Sacramento, CA; sister, Camilla Biggers of Carrollton; sister, Shonta Biggers of Carrollton; brother, Byron Biggers of Carrollton; grandmother, Fannie Bell Biggers of Gainesville; and grandfather, Andrew Williams of Gainesville. Stanley is also survived by: extended family, Ladisca Hardin; Brian Smith of Jacksonville, FL and Adia Magsbe and husband, Ronald of Bakersfield, CA; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Stanley was preceded in death by: daughter, Mikaylie Biggers; grandmothers, Louise Hall and Williesteen Oatts; and grandfather, Ruben Biggers. Serving as pallbearers are: Kendrick Grundy, Monte Whetstone, Robbie Newton, Ryan Molsbee, Claude Manuel, Jr., Brian Byars, and Jeffrey Betts. |
| STANLEY JAMES BIGGERS December 10, 1980 July 7, 2013 CLASS OF 2000 |
| WILLIAM PRICE BIRKHEAD June 13, 1967 November 21, 2001 CLASS OF 1985 |
| DWAYNE BEAVER September 7, 1944 April 16, 2008 CLASS OF 1962 |
| CHARLES BOAZ (November 1, 1940-January 8, 2011) CLASS OF 1960 GORDONVILLE — Memorial services for Charles Boaz, 70, of Gordonville are set for 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011 at the Clement-Keel Funeral Home Chapel in Gainesville, with Bro. Wendall Glen officiating. Services are under the direction of the Clement-Keel Funeral Home. Mr. Boaz died Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011 at Centennial Medical Center in Frisco. He was born Nov. 1, 1940 in Sadler. Mr. Boaz is survived by his wife, Tanis Wells of Gordonville; son, Arty Wells of Dallas; daughters, Tracy Sikorski of Fort Pierce, Fla., Shelly Ward of Gainesville, Angie Mannis of Fort Pierce, Fla., Tanya Pachen of Gordonville and Jonnice Paschen of Gainesville; brothers, Mike Boaz of Gainesville, Bobby Boaz of Woodbine, Gary Glen of Gainesville, Stanley Glen of Gainesville and Ricky Boaz of Gainesville; sisters, Dorothy Kidd of Anna and Billie Marie Holley of Gainesville; 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. There is no planned visitation. |
| LUCINE "BOAZ" HACKLER (January 20, 1935 - July 3, 2011) CLASS OF 1953 Funeral services for Lucine Hackler, 76, of Gainesville are set for 2 p.m., Thursday, July 7, 2011 in the Christian Life Center at Temple Baptist Church with Dr. Eddie Chennault officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Grandsons and nephews will serve as pallbearers. Lucine passed away Sunday, July 3, 2011 at Denton Regional Medical Center. She was born Jan. 20, 1935 in Gainesville to Ernest and Mary Frances (Newsom) Boaz. She married James Hackler on March 1, 1952. Mrs. Hackler was a homemaker and a member of Temple Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Lucine loved to travel. Lucine Hackler is survived by her husband of 59 years, James Hackler of Gainesville; daughter, Karen Ortowski of Whitesboro; daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Terry Willis of Gainesville; son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Janis Hackler of Callisburg; sister and brother-in-law, Becky and Deanna Vanhoose of Henrietta and brother and sister-in-law, Don and Ruth Boaz of Conroe; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Mary Boaz. Visitation is planned for 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at Clement-Keel Funeral Home. The Gainesville Daily Register, Tuesday, July 5, 2011 Birth: Jan. 20, 1935 Gainesville Cooke County Texas, USA Death: Jul. 3, 2011 Denton Denton County Texas, USA |
| KELLY ANN BLEVINS HUGHES (December 12, 1957 - July 2, 2015) CLASS OF 1976 Funeral services for Kelly Ann Hughes, 57, of Gainesville, are set for 2:00 PM Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home, with the Rev. Hollis Parsons officiating. Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery under the direction of Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home. A visitation will be held at the funeral home Monday, July 6, 2015 from 6:00-7:00 PM. Kelly was born in Gainesville on December 12, 1957 to Bill Truitt and Neva Dell (Shipley) Blevins, Sr. She passed away on July 2, 2015 in Gainesville. She managed Buffalo Business Products in Gainesville for many years. She is survived by her daughter Amy Hamilton and her husband Chris of Lake Kiowa; grandchildren Logan, Nate, Gabrielle, Alex, and Anna Rose Hamilton; sister Lisa Bierschenk and her husband Wayne of Valley View; brother Bill Blevins and his wife Angie of Gainesville; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband. |
| MARGARET ANN BEWLEY March 09, 1938 December 21, 2015 GISD STAFF/TEACHER |
| MARGARET ANN BEWLEY (March 09, 1938-December 21, 2015) GISD STAFF/TEACHER Margaret Ann Bewley passed away on December 21, 2015 with her family by her side. She was born on March 9, 1938 in Cooke County, Texas to William John Enderby and Ethel Lewis Enderby. On December 23, 1955, Margaret and Glenn D. Bewley were married. After graduating from the University of North Texas, she taught in the Gainesville School District for 25 years. Her love for fashion was fulfilled in her downtown shop, Chapman’s, where she enjoyed her customers. Margaret is survived by her husband Glenn D. Bewley of Gainesville; her daughter Doris Ward and husband Curtis of Richmond; son Jackie Bewley and wife Rosemarie of Flower Mound; son Don Bewley of Gainesville; 11 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers David, Lewis, Andrew, Frank, and Charlie Enderby; Sisters Dixie Chalmers, and Johnnie Mae Stobaugh. Visitation from 6:00 – 7:00 PM Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at the Geo J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home. Funeral services will be on Thursday December 24, 2015 at 10:00 AM at the funeral home with the Rev. Don Yeager officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Boys and Girls Club of Cooke County, 315 W. Hird St. Gainesville, TX 76240. |
| KENNETH "DEE" KEN BLANTON June 18, 1917 January 4, 1999 CLASS OF 1935 |
| JAMES WELDON BENNETT January 28, 1922 May 4, 2016) CLASS OF 1942 |
| JAMES WELDON BENNETT CLASS OF 1942 James Weldon Bennett, 94, Jasper, Texas formerly of Gainesville, passed away May 4, 2016 in Jasper. He was born to S. L. and Thelma (Garvin) Bennett on January 28, 1922. He married Laverne Richardson on January 12, 1941 in Ardmore. Oklahoma. He had two Masters, a PhD. in Psychology and was a Minister. He also served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He received the National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal and the United Nations Service Medal. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 7th at Meador Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tim Stobaugh officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Gainesville. Viewing from noon on Friday, May 6th until 8:00 p.m. A visitation will be held at the funeral home Saturday, May 7th at 10:00 a.m. until just before the funeral service. Survivors include his son, Gary and Amy Bennett of Austin; daughter, Kathy and Rusty Hebert of Jasper; 8 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; brother, Sidney Garvin Bennett of Gainesville and son-in-law Wally Berends of McKinney. Preceded in death by his parents, wife, Laverne Bennett August 21, 2010 and daughter, Elizabeth Berends. To sign the online registry, go to www.meadorfuneralhomes.com. |
| DONALD JOE BOAZ August 19, 1948 April 12, 1968 CLASS PENDING |
| CHARLES BOAZ November 1, 1940 January 8, 2011 CLASS OF 1960 |
| ROBERT J. BLOUNT JR. September 2. 1937 March 10, 2013 CLASS OF 1955 |
| KELLY "BLEVINS" HUGHES December 12, 1957 July 2, 2015 CLASS OF 1976 |
| JIMMIE "BLACK" COX DOB Pending May 2, 2009 CLASS OF 1966 |
| FLOYD SEVIRNE BISHOP May 11, 1935 - May 05, 2017 CLASS OF 1955 |
| FLOYD SEVIRNE BISHOP May 11, 1935 - May 05, 2017 CLASS OF 1955 Services for Floyd Sevirne Bishop, 81, of Gainesville, Texas, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 10, at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home, 602 Lindsay St, with Pastor Tom Patzer and Pastor Buz Ztarrett officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Valley View Cemetery. Floyd passed away quietly Friday, May 5, in Gainesville, with his family at his side. He was born May 11, 1935, in Fairfield, Texas, to Floyd Henry and Dorothy Ellen Bishop. He attended school in Smyer, Texas, and Gainesville, graduating from Gainesville High School in 1955. Floyd attended North Texas Community College for four years. He served in the U.S. Army’s 2nd Missile Batallion/NORAD at Allison Air Force Base in Fairbanks, Alaska. He worked for Southland Paint Co. in Gainesville for 20 years and then at the Gainesville Civic Center until he retired. He loved working there and enjoyed being around people. A loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Floyd married the love of his life on June 9, 1956, in Wichita Falls. He was a hard-working man and always took great care of his family. He enjoyed traveling to Branson, Missouri, and Petite Jean State Park in Arkansas. Floyd loved working in his shop, restoring classic cars, and collecting antiques, especially radios, lunchboxes, and bicycles, as well as maintaining a perfectly manicured lawn. Floyd was a Seventh-Day Adventist and attended church in Gainesville. He was well known for his friendly personality, and he never met a stranger, talking to everyone he met. Floyd had a heart of gold and would do anything to help those in need. Survivors include his wife, Violet Janet Belz Bishop of Gainesville; daughter Teresa “Pyper” Roe and son-in-law Kim Roe of Oklahoma City, Okla.; son Steven Bishop and daughter-in-law Laurie Bishop of Gainesville; two granddaughters, Jamie Collette and Desiree Collette, and one great-granddaughter, Lacie Collette, all of Gainesville; three brothers and one sister. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, and one brother. Pallbearers are nephews David Belz, Jr., Gary Argo, Jeffrey Bishop, Darren Bishop, Philip Belz, Ricky Belz, and Dr. Jeff Belz. Honorary pallbearers are Kenneth Argo and Ricky Harrison. |
| DARRELL LEE BINGHAM September 10, 1951 February 24, 2013 CLASS OF 1970 |
| JOHN HENRY BIGGAR October 28, 1944 - March 16, 2017 CLASS OF 1963 |
| JOHN HENRY BIGGAR CLASS OF 1963 John Henry Biggar, 72, of Austin, TX, passed away on Thursday March 16, 2017 at his home, according to his wishes, where he was lovingly cared for by his family and friends. John was born on October 28, 1944 to Bill Biggar and Lucille (Cindy) Shaw Biggar in Alice, Texas. John and his family later moved to Gainesville, TX where he graduated from Gainesville High School in 1963. A couple of years later, a young girl caught his eye and he and Phyllis Moore were married. John graduated from North Texas State University in 1969 where his mother was a dorm director. He paid his way through college by working for the railroad and loading trucks on the freight docks in Dallas on the weekends. John's first job out of college transferred him to Austin in 1970. When told he was being transferred again he quit and started his own business. He was never an employee again. John was born with an entrepreneurial spirit and was never afraid to take a risk. He continued to establish numerous successful businesses. In 1980 he dipped his toe into national politics and ran for the U.S. House of Representatives. All during this time, Phyllis continued to support him in every endeavor. John enjoyed sports, played tennis in college and was an accomplished snow skier. He loved to play golf and made many good friends on the links. He was a longtime member of Austin Country Club. He also loved classic cars and owned several. John's greatest love was for his family. John liked to say he lived his life by the three 'F's - his faith, his family and his friends. He was very proud of his children and their accomplishments. John was a very loving grandfather to his eight grandchildren who called him, Big Dad. John was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved older sister Billie Lou Biggar Gilmer. John is survived by his devoted wife of 51 years Phyllis; his children Staci Biggar, Craig Biggar and his wife Carrie, Marci Biggar Jones and her husband Marc; his grandchildren Camren and Sofia Ordaz, Caroline, William and Catherine Biggar, Tyler, Olyvia and Audrey Jones; his sister Dicy Perry and her husband David; brother Bobby Biggar and his wife Carol; several special nieces and nephews; and many, many long time friends. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at Covenant Presbyterian Church 3003 Northland Drive in Austin, Texas at 2:00 p.m. followed by a celebration of John's life at Chez Zee on Balcones Drive. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Hospice Austin at 4107 Spicewood Springs Road, Austin, Texas 78759. The family would like to thank our special hospice nurse Debbie Cooper and his caring CA Brenda Diaz. Obituary and memorial guestbook available online at www.wcfish.com - Arrangements by Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, Austin, TX - (512) 452-8811 |
| BARRY LYNN BIFFLE March 8, 1962 November 23, 2009 CLASS OF 1980 |
| NETTIE MAE "BEELER" HURTA June 15, 1939 - April 15, 2017 CLASS OF 1957 |
| NETTIE MAE "BEELER" HURTA June 15, 1939 - April 15, 2017 CLASS OF 1957 Nettie Mae Beeler Hurta left this world for her eternal home in Heaven with loved ones by her side on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at the age of 77. Nettie Mae Beeler was born on June 15, 1939 to Clarence Lafayette Beeler and Bertie Lucille Jones Beeler. She was also known as Mom, Nana, Sister and Friend. Nettie is survived by her three daughters: Stephenie Conner Smith (Jeffrey), Rosemarie Conner Preston (Robert), and Debra Hurta Hebert (Todd); grandchildren: Randi Preston Lott (Even), Scott Norris (Miranda), Alan Jeffrey Smith, Caitlin Smith Johnson (Blake), Kayla Lynn Hebert, and Krista Rose Hebert; great-grandchildren: Brooklynn Von Lott, Wesley Lafayette Lott, Cheyenne Nicole Neely, Abygail Rose Lott, Christian Neeko Lott and Jude Norris; siblings: Doris Beeler Stephenson (Wallace), Howard Wesley Beeler (Janice), Hazel Beeler Rains (Ray), Leta Beeler Theobald (Michael), Mona Beeler Alexander (Jim), and numerous nieces and nephews. She is pre-deceased by her parents and her brother, Clarence Lafayette Beeler Jr. Nettie was a member of Towne North Baptist Church and considered them her family. She spent her career as a teacher, both officially for the school district, but also unofficially for any child that needed help in learning. Nettie had many hobbies and passions such as Red Hats, sewing, collecting and traveling. She loved Dove candy, lime diet coke, and card games. She gave her time and was adored by many - the most selfless person ever known to her family and friends. Nettie was able to spend her time after retirement with her daughters and grandchildren for which she taught so much and most of all she taught of her love of Christ. Serving as pallbearers are her nephews: Shelby Rains, Bradley Rains, Kelly Beeler, Jason Alexander, Ethan Rains and Colton Beeler. Visitation will be Friday, April 21 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, April 22 at the funeral home with Pastor Ken Gray officiating. Interment will follow at Nelson Grove Cemetery in Woodbine. |
| JAMES MICHAEL "MIKE" BEAVER June 20, 1950 April 5, 2017 CLASS OF 1969 |
| JAMES MICHAEL "MIKE" BEAVER June 20, 1950 - April 5, 2017 CLASS OF 1969 Services for James Michael "Mike" Beaver, 66, of Gainesville, are pending with the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home. Mr. Beaver passed away April 5, 2017 in Gainesville. He was born in Gainesville on June 20, 1950 to James Robert and Pauline (Morton) Beaver. Mike is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Tammy and Larry McKnight of Gainesville; sister and brother-in-law Pattie Sue (Beaver) and Robert F. Stinnett of Gainesville; 3 granddaughters; 4 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Beaver was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Debbie Beaver; his children, Tarjia and Joseph Beaver; brother J. R. Beaver; sister Barbara Gail Beaver Wilson. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. You may sing the online register at www.geojcarroll.com. |
| LUCINE BOAZ January 20, 1935 July 3, 2011 CLASS OF 1953 |
| JERRY BLOUNT December 20, 1933 March 20, 2008 CLASS OF 1955 |
| ROBERT WILLIAM "BOBBY" BIGGAR December 4, 1945-November 20, 2017 CLASS OF 1964 |
| ROBERT WILLIAM "BOBBY" BIGGAR December 4, 1945-November 20, 2017 CLASS OF 1964 Robert William “Bobby” Biggar, 71, of Fairfield passed away November 20, 2017. Funeral services were held on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Wortham with Reverend Don Thornton officiating. Interment was at Wortham Cemetery. Visitation with the family present was on Friday, November 24, 2017 from 6:00 – 8: 00 p.m. at Corley-Porter Chapel Wortham. Bobby was born December 4, 1945 in Alice, Texas to Bill & Lucille Shaw Biggar. Bobby developed a life long interest in classic cars as a teenager. After working in an auto parts store with a strong mentor to guide him, he could do almost anything that needed to be done mechanically. At the time of his death, he had a “56” that he had lovingly restored and had great memories of entering car shows, winning blue ribbons, and driving his family around to see the sights. Taking away lessons learned from his mentor, he passed this knowledge on to other young men looking to model their character to be caring, responsible adults. He had an ability to be able to reach out to others based on his experiences. Bobby was very artistic and had a talent that allowed him to design and make extremely complicated stained glass images. He was able to make designs that focused on the person receiving the art and he enjoyed seeing them exclaim,” how did you know this was what I needed?” He was rather shy but able to make multiple lifelong friends of fifty years or more. Once you became his friend, he would always be there for you. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill & Lucille Shaw Biggar; sister, Billie Gilmer and brother, John Biggar. Bobby is survived by his wife, Carol Biggar of Fairfield; daughter, Molly Biggar of Los Angeles, California; sister, Dicy Perry & husband, David of Oklahoma and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Serving as pallbearers were Frank Perry, Edward Perry, Kyle Collins, Clay McKee, Luke Wooldridge, Sam Solomon and Craig Biggar. |
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| JEWELL "BINFORD" BRANCH February 15, 1919 January 13, 2019 CLASS OF 1938 |
| JEWELL "BINFORD" BRANCH February 15, 1919 - January 13, 2019 CLASS OF 1938 Jewell Binford Branch, 99, of Dallas, passed away on January 13, 2019, in Dallas, Texas. She was born on February 15, 1919, in Marysville, Texas to the late Clem and Lora (Worley) Binford. She graduated from Gainesville High School in 1938. On October 9, 1938, she married Arlton Zack Branch in Marysville, Texas. They lived in Gainesville and later moved to Fort Worth where they were members of the Polytechnic Baptist Church and Sagamore Hill Baptist Church. In 1981 they moved to Lake Kiowa and were active members of the First Baptist Church in Gainesville, Texas. After Mr. Branch passed away, she moved to Dallas in November 2006 and lived with her daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Bill Moerschell until she passed away. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clem and Lora Binford, husband Zack Branch, sisters Daisy Young, Dale Young, Janie Sapp, and brother Tom Binford. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Boyd Ray and Jan Branch of Dallas, daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Bill Moerschell of Dallas, four grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. She is also survived by one sister, Sadie Budlong of Duncan, Oklahoma. A service to celebrate her life will be held at the Meador Funeral Home, 1204 E. California St., Gainesville, Texas, at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, January 16, 2019. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM prior to the service. Burial will be at the Marysville Cemetery following the service. |