| JAMES KEITH ENDERBY 1957 May 5, 1995 CLASS OF 1975 |
| JIM ENDERBY September 13, 1939 September 19, 1959 CLASS OF 1957 |
| MARK STEVEN ENDERBY June 2, 1954 Disappeared around 1970 CLASS OF 1972 |
| VICTOR RAY EPPERSON February 12, 1958 January 12, 1981 CLASS OF 1977 |
| GLENNA EUSTACE MABE (1938-2010) CLASS OF 1957 Memorial services for Glenna Eustace Mabe will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1, 2010 at Clement-Keel Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lonnie Dotson, Pastor of Shady Grove Methodist Church officiating. Services are under the direction of Clement-Keel Funeral Home. Mrs. Mabe, 71, of Gainesville died Friday, Jan. 29, 2010. Glenna Mabe was born Dec. 25, 1938 in Olney to Glen and Mildred (Peacock) Eustace. She married Ronnie Mabe Sept. 13, 1974 in Ardmore, Okla. She was a cashier at Sack-N-Save Store. Survivors of Glenna Mabe include her son, Michael Eustace of Houston; daughter, Cindy Peevey of Gainesville; son-in-law, Delbert Peevey of Gainesville; granddaughter, Amelia Collins of Gainesville; grandson, Jonathan Peevey of Gainesville; granddaughter, Roni Collins of Gainesville; brother, Fred Eustace of Gainesville; sister-in-law, Lydia Eustace of Gainesville and aunt, Oneva Muse of Gainesville. She was preceded in death by her husband and parents. |
| PAUL ENDERBY DATES PENDING CLASS OF 1967 |
| CAROL ANN EVANS KING TEACHER/EDUCATIONAL DIAGNOSTICIAN GISD CLASS OF 1955 Funeral services for Carol Ann King, 76, of Gainesville, Texas will be held Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at Meador- Clement-Keel Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Bennie Slack officiating. Visitation will be Saturday, March 22, 2014, from 6 to 8 pm at the funeral home. Mrs. King died Thursday, March 20, 2014 at the Gainesville Convalescent Center. She was born in 1937 in Gainesville, Texas, to Amos Carroll Evans and Elizabeth Ann (Springfield) Evans. She grew up attending Gainesville schools, including McMurray Elementary. She attended First Baptist Church and through the years helped run the Audio Visual room during the church services. She also helped in the church library and was active in WMU and Circle. She began teaching in 1959 in Era. She taught one year in Era and 3-4 grade in Muenster from 1960-1966. After moving to Gainesville in 1966 with Carl and the three children, Carol taught 2nd grade for several years and then entered the Special Education program and eventually became an Educational Diagnostician serving Cooke County. She was active in Texas State Teacher's Association, Delta Kappa Gamma, and Educational Diagnostician's Society and Red Hat Society. She loved her family and friends and was loved by them so much. She touched so many lives through church and school and will be greatly missed. She is survived by husband, Carl King of Gainesville; son, Craig King and wife, Stephanie Lee of Dallas, Texas; daughters, Carla Hogan and husband, James of Nixa, Missouri, and Crista Rosada and husband, Oscar of Gainesville, Texas; Granddaughters, Brooke Spencer of Edison, Maryland; Allison Larabee of Nixa, Missouri, Natalie King of Dallas, Texa, and Grandson, Devan King of Dallas, Texas; Sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Jerry Albert of Lawton, Oklahoma, and sister, Shirley Wicker of Gainesville, Texas, as well as, 8 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Amos and Elizabeth Evans. Pallbearers will be Jon Wicker, Chris Wicker, Lanny Lyons, Johnny Leftwich, Milburn Cravens, and James Ray Polk. Honorary pallbearer will be Jerry Albert. |
| GARY EVANS CLASS OF 1972 Graveside services for Gary Evans, 55, of Garland are set for 11:00 AM, Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at the Fairview Cemetery with Bro. Arthur Green officiating. The visitation will be held Tuesday, June 23, 2009 from 9:00 to 10:30 AM at the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home. Mr. Evans was born September 24, 1953 in Gainesville to Hubert (Red) and Avis Monkres Evans. He was a faithful member of the White Rock Community Church in Dallas. Gary loved music; he played the organ and piano beautifully. He was also blessed with the gift of learning sign language. With these gifts he loved to communicate music to the deaf. He is survived by his sister and brother in law, Donna and Alan Ward of Irving; brother and sister in law, James and Diana Evans of Austin; his aunt and uncle, Billie and Willard Williams; aunt, Bobbie Cooke; a niece and her husband, Kelly and Danny Ripley of Grapevine; a niece and her husband, DeAnn and Barry Muth of San Antonio; a nephew and his wife, Andy and Stephanie Evans of Glastonbury, CT; nephew and his wife, Matt and Holly Evans of Austin; and 7 great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his life partner, Charlie Cravens. Birth: Sep. 24, 1953 Gainesville Cooke County Texas, USA Death: Jun. 19, 2009 Garland Dallas County Texas, USA Family links: Parents: Hubert Matthew Evans (1916 - 1996) Avis I Monkres Evans (1919 - 2006) Spouse: Charles Dennis Cravens (1952 - 2008) Burial: Fairview Cemetery Gainesville Cooke County Texas, USA |
| MARY JANE "ENDERBY" MANN July 3, 1941 April 17, 2004 CLASS OF 1959 |
| GLENNA "EUSTACE" MABE December 25, 1938 January 29, 2010 CLASS OF 1957 |
| RODGER EUGSTER December 19, 1946 February 21, 1990 CLASS OF 1965 |
| JIM ENDERBY CLASS OF 1957 Birth: Sep. 13, 1939 Death: Sep. 19, 1959 Inscription: Son of Davie Mae & Samuel Charles Brother of Mary Jane Burial: Fairview Cemetery Gainesville Cooke County Texas, USA Plot: Section K |
| MARY JANE ENDERBY MANN CLASS OF 1959 Birth: Jul. 3, 1941 Death: Apr. 17, 2004 Burial: Sunset Memorial Park Nacogdoches Nacogdoches County Texas, USA |
| MURLIN EVANS CLASS OF 1952 Birth: 1933 Madill Marshall County Oklahoma, USA Death: 1976 Muenster Cooke County Texas, USA Murlin Joe Evans married Lupe Marie Grajeda on January 18, 1969 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Dallas. He was the father of Murlin Ray and Douglas Winfield Evans. He suffered a fatal heart attack that took his life. He is survived by his parents Ray and Pearl Evans, his wife Lupe and sons Murlin and Douglas. Family links: Parents: Raymond Emmett Evans (1908 - 1994) Ella Pearl Dickerson Evans (1911 - 2002) Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery Muenster Cooke County Texas, USA Plot: Section B, Row 6, Plot 27 |
| DAVID CARROLL ESTES October 16, 1943 June 29, 2015 CLASS OF 1962 |
| CAROL ANN (EVANS) KING August 19, 1937 March 20, 2014 TEACHER/EDUCATIONAL DIAGNOSTICIAN GISD CLASS OF 1955 |
| GWENDOLYN ESTES DATES PENDING CLASS OF 1965 |
| DAVID CARROLL ESTES CLASS OF 1962 Memorial services for David Carroll Estes, 71, of Gainesville are set for Thursday, July 2, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. at First United Methodist Church. Pastor Don Yeager will officiate. Dave went to be with the Lord on June 29, 2015. David was born October 16, 1943 in Gainesville to Aubrey Joyous Sr. and Mildred Lee Greer Estes. He graduated from Gainesville High School in 1962. He attended CCJC, NTSU and SMU. Dave married Vikki Rivoire Freeman on May 4, 2002. Their love story started in 1960 when Dave was working in the hay field and saw Vikki visiting her dad. After dating through high school, then going their separate ways the Lord brought them back together again. They blended two families plus two non-DNA daughters. Dave was adored by all eight. Dave was a proud member of the U. S. Army serving in Vietnam. When David retired he was Regional Manager for Outside Sales covering the Southwestern part of the United States for Associated Reprographic Products, Inc. While living in Sugar Land, Texas Dave was Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Board, Chairman of the Airport Advisory Board and Chairman of Zoning Board of Adjustments. He served for 6 years as a member of the Cooke County Appraisal District and was elected as its Chairman this year. In 2007, Dave along with Scott Robinson rejuvenated the Historic South Gainesville Neighborhood Association; he served as Treasurer, Vice President and President. Dave was also a member of the Gainesville Planning and Zoning Board and served on the Board of Directors for the Grayson County Builders Association. Dave was a member of the First United Methodist Church. David is survived by his wife, Vikki Rivoire Estes, daughter, Gina Hammer, of Austin; step-daughters, Melissa Freeman of Dallas and Melanie Freeman of Gainesville; granddaughters, Kristina and Brooke Simons of Austin; sister, Margaret Wald of Anderson, Mo.; and many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. David was preceded in death by his parents, A.J. and Mildred Estes; sister, Joyce Malinowsky and husband Walter Stanley (Millie); brothers, A. J. Estes, Jr. and Robert Neal Estes and wife Beth; and mother-in-law, Parker Rivoire. Memorial contributions may be made to Home Hospice and First United Methodist Church. |
| GARY EVANS September 24, 1953 June 19, 2009 CLASS OF 1972 |
| L.KEN EVANS (June 01, 1936-February 21, 2016) CLASS OF 1953 Graveside services for L. Ken Evans, 80, of San Antonio, are scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on Monday, February 29, 2016 at Fairview Cemetery with Fr. Gary Picou officiating. Mr. Evans passed away February 21, 2016 in San Antonio. He was born June 1, 1936 to Margaret and Lyle Evans. Survivors include: son Jonathan Evans of Oakland, CA and brother Bill Evans of Dallas. |
| L. KEN EVANS June 01, 1936 February 21, 2016 CLASS OF 1953 |
| MURLIN EVANS 1933 1976 CLASS OF 1952 |
| RANDALL LEE ESTES November 06, 1962 April 25, 2016 CLASS OF 1981 |
| RANDALL LEE ESTES CLASS OF 1981 Randall Lee Estes, of Valley View, Texas, passed away April 25, 2016 in Denton, Texas. He was born November 6, 1962 to Laverna Liedtke and Ray Guy Estes, both of Gainesville, Texas. He grew up in Gainesville with his three brothers and it was there that he married his soulmate and the love of his life, Kathy Frederich Estes on November 26, 1988. Randall and Kathy were married for 27 years and had three beautiful children; Ryland, Krystal, and Kaytland. Randall had the ability to light up a room with his infectious smile and personality and a laugh that could brighten any person’s mood. He loved and cherished Kathy and his children more than life itself and was a wonderful husband and father. His passion for helping others and making a difference in his community will forever be remembered and revered. He was President of the Gainesville Kiwanis Club and a member of Friendship Church in Saint Jo, Texas. Randall was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Vernon Frederich, and his aunt, Norma Jane Estes. Randall is survived by: wife, Kathy; children, Ryland, Krystal, and Kaytland; mother, Laverna, and her husband, Frank; father, Ray Guy; mother-in-law, Bonnie; brothers, Steve and his wife, Rene, Kyle and his wife, Debbie, Glenn Ray and his wife Tawni; sisters-in-law, Tina and her husband, Danny, Brenda and her husband, Mike; brother-in-law, Parker and his wife, Cindy; and several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. He will also be remembered by his life-long friend and “brother”, Andy Crow, and his wife Kelly, and their children, Jordan and Andrew. Family will receive visitors on Thurday, April 28, 2016, at 6:00 pm at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home. The funeral will be Friday, April 29 at1:00 pm at Geo. J. Carroll& Son Funeral Home. Graveside Service and burial will immediately follow in Fairview Cemetery. Services will be officiated by Curt Simmons. Donations in his memory and his life long support of the children in our local communities can be made to Gainesville Kiwanis Club PO Box 335 Gainesville, Texas and Valley View Friends PO Box 38 Gainesville, Texas. Pallbearers are Darren Hutcherson, David Jones, Patrick McCage, Bret Mitchell, Michael Murphy, and Brad Stewart. |
| ROBERT NEAL ESTES October 27, 1934 November 2011 Class of 1952 |
| DONALD EVANS July 18, 1938 January 18,2017 CLASS OF 1956 |
| DONALD EVANS (July 18, 1938-January 18,2017) CLASS OF 1956 Donald Evans, 78, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at Medical City of Dallas. Memorial service was at 2:00 pm, Sunday January 22, in Lewisville at Lakeland Baptist Church. Donald Lee Evans was born July 18, 1938 in Gainesville, TX to James and Oleta Evans. Don graduated from Gainesville High School in 1956. He continued his education at Gainesville Junior College. After graduation, he started his career in print at the Gainesville Daily Register newspaper. He then went to work for Cooke County College (Today known as NorthCentral Texas College) where he was the Manager of the Printing department for 35 years. He retired from the college in 2010. Don was a member of Central Baptist Church for 30 years before moving to Lewisville 7 years ago and becoming a faithful member of our church here at Lakeland Baptist. Don enjoyed bowling, playing 42 and especially watching all sports. Some of best times were “talking Sports” with his dear friend T.A. Mooney. He also enjoyed gardening at his home in Lindsay where he and Kay raised the boys and called home for 30 years. He is survived by his beloved wife of 41 years, Kay Miler Evans. Son and Daughter-In- Law Danny and Brianna Evans of Lantana,TX and their sons, Landyn and Casyn. Daughter and son-In-Law Vickie and Steve Burkhart of Gainesville, TX her daughters, Natalie, Lacey and Brittney. He had 7 great grandchildren and 1 great great grand child. He was preceeded by death of his dearly beloved son Larry Don Evans, who passed away at the young age of 24 in a 4-wheeler accident in 2002. Also by both of his parents James and Oleta. |
| JACKIE EVANS January 22, 1955 October 14, 2016 CLASS OF 1973 |
| JACKIE EVANS CLASS OF 1973 A visitation and memorial service is planned for Jackie Boy Evans, 61, of Callisburg, Texas on Monday, October 24th, from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the Hillcrest Church of Christ in Gainesville, Texas. Pastor Ben Willingham of the Callisburg Church of Christ will officiate. Jackie passed away peacefully on Friday, October 14, 2016 after a more than five year battle with pancreatic cancer. He was holding his wife's hand when he died. Jackie was born on January 22nd, 1955 in Nocona, Texas to Orba Olen Evans and Mary Olean Chaffin Evans. He was a graduate of Gainesville High School where he was a member of the golf and tennis teams. Jackie worked most of his life at area golf courses and was employed by Ward Custom Metal at the time of his cancer diagnosis. Jackie continued to golf, fish, garden, raise cattle and spend time with family and friends throughout his illness. He also found a new hobby he loved in traditional bow shooting. Jackie was preceded in death by his parents, as well as his stepfather, Barney Hall of Gainesville. He is survived by his wife Glenda Evans, and sons Cody Evans and Chris Evans, along with their families which include grandchildren Jesse, McCoy and Crew Evans, all of Callisburg. Jackie was also expecting a granddaughter in December. He is also survived by stepchildren Seth Chase, Cindy Wagoner, Crissy Johnson, numerous step grandchildren, brother David Evans and family of Gainesville, and sister Linda Walters and family of St. Jo. Jackie was a true fighter and will be missed by many. |
| RAY GUY ESTES November 13, 1934-August 3, 2017 CLASS OF 1953 Ray Guy Estes of Gainesville, TX was born November 13, 1934 and passed away August 3, 2017. He was born to Jasper Guy and Florence Johnson Estes and had one sister, Norma Jane Estes. Ray Guy grew up in Gainesville where he married Laverna Richardson and had 4 sons; Steven Guy, Graden Kyle, Randall Lee, and Glenn Ray. He took over the family business, Estes Exterminating, that was started by his father in 1934. He eventually turned the company over to his son, Glenn Ray, in addition to his son, Kyle Estes, starting a branch of Estes Exterminating in Granbury, TX. Both Glenn and Kyle continue to grow the successful legacy built by Ray Guy and his father. He married Carol Ann Bumpus in 1995 and they lived happily in Gainesville until her death in 2001. He loved his family dearly, enjoyed and collected all things related to bald eagles, traveling with his beloved friend, Peggy Brown, and loved his church, Westminster Presbyterian in Gainesville, of which he was a charter member. Ray Guy was preceded in death by his parents, Jasper Guy and Florence, sister, Norma Jane, and son, Randall Lee. He is survived by his sons: Steven and his wife, Rene; Kyle and his wife, Debbie; Glenn Ray and his wife, Tawni; daughter-in- law Kathy Estes; grandchildren Jacob Estes, Jade Shuflin, Dylan Estes, Drew Estes, Cheyenne Estes, Ryland Estes, Krystal Estes, and Kaytland Estes; and 6 great-grandchildren. A memorial service is planned for Monday, August 7, 2017, at 11am at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Gainesville, TX. No visitation is planned. Memorial contributions may be made to Home Hospice of Cooke County. |
| RAY GUY ESTES November 13, 1934 August 3, 2017 CLASS OF 1953 |
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| BEVERLY EPPERSON SHANNON June 11, 1955 August 02, 2018 CLASS OF 1973 |
| BEVERLY EPPERSON SHANNON June 11, 1955 - August 02, 2018 CLASS OF 1973 Beverly Epperson Shannon went to her Heavenly home on Aug, 2nd, 2018, surrounded by family, friends and many loved ones and the presence of God. Funeral services will be held at the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home on Sunday August 5, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. with Bro. Arthur Green Officiating. Visitation on Saturday August 4th, 2018 at 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. Following with a burial at New Hope Cemetery. She was born In Gainesville, Texas on June 11, 1955 and died at the age of 63. Her parents were the late John H. Epperson. & Patsy Dutton Epperson. Beverly is survived by her husband of 22 years, Thomas Epting. She is also survived by her siblings: sister Dianna Hensley, sister Judy Dudenhoeffer and her husband Tony, Brother Randy Epperson, Sister Barbara Jones and her husband Mike, all of Gainesville. Many Nieces, Nephews and cousins. Beverly has 3 children: son Steven Rohrer and his wife Sharon, daughter Angela Vanbebber and her husband Gary, daughter Jamie Wells and her husband Charles all of Gainesville. TX. She had a very special love for her 11 grandchildren along with her 4 great grandchildren. Beverly worked many years for Meals On Wheels and DASH, delivering And serving for the homebound. She was employed at the Gainesville Memorial Hospital in the Radiology Department for many years. Pallbearers will be her Nephews, Rodney Dickerson, Eddie Dickerson, Brent Jones, Cody Jones, Jeremy Dudenhoeffer, and Clay Epperson. Honorary pallbearers are Justin Bailey and her grandsons. She was proceeded in death by her parents, grandparents and brother-in-law Jessie Hensley. |
| ROBERT NEAL ESTES October 27, 1934 November 29, 2011 Class of 1952 GAINESVILLE - Funeral services for Robert Neal Estes, 77, will be held at 1 p.m., on Friday, Dec. 2, 2011, at the Gordonville Church of Christ with Gene Deckard officiating. Interment will follow at Liberty Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Meador Funeral Home in Whitesboro. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., on Thursday at the funeral home. He passed away, on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011 at his residence in Gainesville. He was born on Oct. 27, 1934, in Gainesville to Aubrey J. Estes Sr. and Mildred Lee (Greer) Estes. He married Mary Elizabeth Barnett on May 3, 1956, in Gainesville. He was a member of and a Deacon at the Gordonville Church of Christ. He worked 30 years for National Supply/Armco Steel. He was a member of the Sherwood Shores Volunteer Fire Dept. for over 20 years, serving as Assistant Fire Chief. Survivors include his wife, Mary 'Beth' Estes of Gainesville; two sons, Michael Estes and wife, Kim of Gainesville and Jon Estes and wife, Angie of Gainesville; three daughters, Rebecca Leonard and husband, Mark of Carrollton, Cindy Francis and husband, Bill of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee and Lora Ridlehuber and husband, Tommy of Gainesville; 12 grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; two brothers, A.J. Estes Jr. of Aubrey and David Carroll Estes and wife, Vikki of Gainesville; a sister, Margaret Wald of Anderson, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and a sister, Joyce Malinowsky. Pallbearers will be Heath Marrow, Tommy Ridlehuber, Matthew Leonard, Austin Estes, Richard Way, David C. Estes and Greg Anderson. Honorary pallbearers will be Clovis Webb, Chuck Nichols, Jake Anderson and Dennis Deckard. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Gordonville Church of Christ, To sign the online registry, go to www.meadorfuneralhome.com. Published in The Herald Democrat on Dec. 1, 2011 |
| MARLENE "ETTER" NELSON September 04, 1939 December 02, 2018 CLASS OF 1957 |
| MARLENE "ETTER" NELSON September 04, 1939 December 02, 2018 CLASS OF 1957 Marlene Etter Nelson, age 79, passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2018 in Gainesville, Texas. Marlene was born in Wichita Falls, Texas on September 4, 1939 to Cecil S. Etter and Violet Mae Smith Etter. She was a long time Gainesville resident and teacher. She graduated from Gainesville High in 1957, had four children, then went to college to further her education. She attended Texas Woman’s University and completed her degree in Elementary Education. She taught speech therapy at Rad Ware for two years, then 5th grade at Edison Elementary School for 23 years and retired in 1997. When school was out for summers, you could always find Marlene taking on a fun part-time job to make a little extra cash and to learn a new hobby. She loved to paint, travel, search for antiques, and dig up fossils and arrowheads. She was game for just about any new adventure and learning experience that she could bring to the classroom for her students. Marlene had an unshakeable faith in God and a strong passion for family. Family, friends and former students have all benefited and been blessed in so many ways as a result of her great outpouring of love and care for so many years. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. We will miss her greatly. She was preceded in death by her husbands: James Nelson, Jerrel Wilson, and ex-husband Harold Cook. She was also preceded in death by her brother Steven and parents Cecil and Violet Etter. Survivors include: son Greg Cook and wife Debbie; son Alan Cook and wife Tracy; daughter Susan Hermes and husband Doug; and daughter Diane Palya and husband Bill. She has eight grandchildren: Chris, Gregory, and Angelina Cook; Jennifer Cook; Darrell and Savannah Hermes; Jana Traymany and Ashlie Anderson. She has 11 great-grandchildren: Emily, Violet, Bastain, Eli, Ayden, Ashton, Allye, Anna, Jameson, Azlynn and Everly. There will be a private family service to be determined later, but cards of condolences may be sent to Marlene Nelson, 2003 Everglade, Gainesville, TX 76240. Otherwise, charitable gifts can be made in her name to one of her favorite charities: Feed the Children; St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital; or Noah’s Ark. |