| DAVID LEE FALTERMIER DOB pending September 17, 1988 CLASS OF 1982 |
| MARGARET BETH FOMBY KUYKENDALL 1955-2009 Funeral services for Beth Kuykendall, 53, of Gainesville are set for Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009 at 2 p.m. at the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home with the Rev. Lewis Acrey officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home. Beth went to be with the Lord on Oct. 5, 2009 at Presbyterian Hospital in Denton. Beth Kuykendall was born Oct. 12, 1955 in Denton to Kenneth and Doris Fomby. She graduated from Gainesville High School in 1976. Beth enjoyed caring for her family, sewing, singing and trips to Six Flags with her sister, Jan Reiter. She was a founding member of New Beginnings Fellowship Church. Beth was active in church and always there to lend a hand with school activities and anything her family needed. She is survived by her husband, Charley Kuykendall of Gainesville; daughter and son-in-law, Tonja and Brian Petree of Bossier City, La.; daughter, Sarah Merrick of Gainesville; grandsons, Andrew Petree of Bossier City, La. and Isaac Green of Phoenix, Ariz. and step-daughter, Erica Green of Phoenix, Ariz. She is also survived by her father, Kenneth Fomby of Gainesville; sister, Gail Brandt of Gainesville; brother and sister-in-law, Russell and Teresa Fomby of Gainesville and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, Doris Fomby; sister, Jan Reiter and brothers-in-law, Bill Reiter and Tommy Brandt. Pallbearers will be Robert Tamplin, Michael Tamplin, Brian Petree, John Self, Daniel Self, and Billy Oswalt. Honorary pallbearers will be Kenneth Reiter, Ethan Reiter, Russell Fomby II, and Steve Bullard. |
| ALLEN R. FIELDER JR. CLASS OF 1971 Sept. 12, 1953, in Canada. He is survived by two sons, Allen Fielder, III and James Fielder; and one sister, Sue Hudson; and three grandchildren; his biker family, Kipp and Renee, Louis Earl, Katie, and many, many more; two god daughters, LaShawnda Dean and Summer Kipp; one great-god daughter, Holly Dean. His last party and memorial will be held at Frizzel’s Tavern starting at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009. Love to ALL. |
| BILLY BOB FLEENOR 1957-2007 Graveside service for Billy Bob Fleenor, 49, of Gainesville are set for 10 a.m. Friday at Fairview Cemetery with Rev. Elwood Poore, Methodist minister, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the Clement-Keel Funeral Home of Gainesville. Mr. Fleenor died Feb. 28, 2007, at his residence. He was born April 1, 1957, in Gainesville to Roy and Betty (Meissner) Fleenor. He was of the Methodist faith and worked in Dallas with the Southwest Organ Transplant Team. Survivors include his mother, Betty Fleenor of Gainesville; daughter, Ashley Fleenor of Bossier City, La.; and brothers, Rodney Fleenor of Gainesville and John Fleenor of El Paso. He was preceded in death by his father, Roy Fleenor. |
| PFC JOSHUA PAUL “JOSH” FARR CLASS OF 2006 FORT HUACHUA, Ariz. — Services for PFC Joshua Paul “Josh” Farr, 18, of Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista, Ariz., formerly of Gainesville, are set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Clement-Keel Chapel in Gainesville with Pastor Larry Eberhart of Family Life Church officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow at Fairview Cemetery under the direction of the Clement-Keel Funeral Home of Gainesville. PFC Farr died May 19, 2007, in Tucson, Ariz. He was born June 2, 1988, in Denton to Albert and Mary Farr. He graduated from Gainesville High School with the Class of 2006. He was serving in the United States Army, stationed in Fort Huachuca, Ariz. He had worked at Pizza Hut in Gainesville and also at WinStar Casino in Oklahoma. Survivors include his parents, Albert and Mary Farr of Gainesville; great-grandfather, Wayne E. Hill of Topeka, Kan.; sister and brother-in-law, Loren and Kenny Wages of Gainesville; one nephew; several cousins; and several aunts and uncles. Pallbearers will be the Army Honor Guard. Honorary pallbearers include Kenny Wages, Ronnie Andrews, Robert Schenk, Kalvin Brown, Lester Brown, Jeffery Bruce, Michael Ragland and Tim Keen. Visitation will be at the Clement-Keel Funeral Home from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. |
| DON RAY FINCH January 4, 1945-January 25, 2013 CLASS OF 1966 GAINESVILLE- Funeral services for Don Ray Finch, 68, will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, January 31, 2013 at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Gainesville, with Rev. Preston Brown officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Gainesville. Services are under the direction of Meador -Clement-Keel Funeral Home of Gainesville. Family visitation will be from 7 until 8 P.M., Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at the funeral home. Mr. Finch passed away on January 25, 2013 at North Texas Medical Center in Gainesville. Don Ray was born on January 4, 1945 in Gainesville, Texas to George and Essie A. (Jones) Finch. He graduated from Gainesville High School and worked for the Texas State Highway Department. Survivors include a daughter, Willistine Hardin of Marlin, Texas; 2 sons, Robert Lee Hardin of Wichita Falls and Alfred Ray Hardin of Gainesville; a sister, Josephine Finch of Gainesville; 2 brothers, George Finch, Jr. of Marietta, OK and David Lee Finch of Brookline, MA; nephew, Bobby Anderson of Marietta, Ok; niece, Brenda Joyce Finch of Gainesville; nephew, Kerry Dale Finch of Seattle, WA; nephew, Roderick Finch of Houston; niece, Valerie Finch of Marietta, OK; great niece, Dinelle Finch of Gainesville and great nephew, Joseph Finch of Carrollton. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Essie Finch; 2 brothers, Robert Finch and Leroy Finch; and 2 sisters, Ira Bell Felton and Lillie Frances Finch. |
| BENITA "FALTERMIER" GARRETT May 26, 1961 April 14, 2013 CLASS OF 1981 |
| BENITA M. FALTERMIER GARRETT 1961-April 14, 2013 CLASS OF 1981 Funeral services for Benita M. Faltermier Garrett, 51, of Gainesville, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 18, 2013 at Eastside Church of the Nazarene with Rev. Hollis Parsons officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 17 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home. Benita was born May 26, 1961 in Oklahoma City, OK. She passed away April 14, 2013 in Gainesville. Benita graduated from Gainesville High School in 1981. She loved being outside and visiting all of her neighbors. Benita was known as the “neighborhood leaf-raker.” Intrigued by bells, Benita had an extensive collection that she had accumulated over her lifetime. Those closest to her would frequently receive hand written cards and paintings. Benita annually competed in the Cooke County Special Olympics. She was very successful in competition, particularly in her favorite events, the shot put and 50 meter walk. Benita competed just last week in the 2013 Special Olympics. Above all, Benita treasured the time she spent with her family. Survivors include: parents, Fran and LeRoy Faltermier of Gainesville; daughter, Sara Beth Faltermier of Gainesville; sister, Rebecca Riddels and husband, Chris of Gainesville; niece, Kaitlyn Riddels; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Benita was preceded in death by grandparents: Rufus T. and Sarah Jane Campbell, and LeRoy and Myra Faltermier, Sr. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cooke County VIPs (Special Olympics), in care of Lois Essenburg, 203 Daniel Ct, Collinsville, TX 76233. Pallbearers will be: Paul Hamilton, Jason Carlile, Ken Essenburg, Charlie Land, Tracey Branch, and Zach Branch. |
| MELONIE"MOUSE" FELTON June 26, 1981 September 18, 2011 CLASS OF 2000 |
| MELONIE "MOUSE" FELTON CLASS OF 2000 Melonie Felton, 30, of Gainesville died Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011 at a local hospital. Homegoing celebration will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011 at Hillcrest Church of Christ at 1712 O’Neal St. in Gainesville. Visitation is planned for 7 to 8 p.m., this evening, Wednesday, Sept. 21, at MLK Church of Christ at 808 MLK St. in Gainesville. Survivors include daughters, Samaria and Sierria Harden; siblings, Karen (James) Lewis, Michelle (Billy) Burgan, Rhonda (Allen) Bruce, Angela Thomas, Danielle Mims and brother, Carl (Kelly) Mims. A fund has been set up at NASCOGA Federal Credit Union to help with funeral expenses. Services are under the direction of Archangel Funeral Home and Chapel in Denton. Visitation will be at the Clement-Keel Funeral Home from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. |
| BONNIE FARR MOORE March 27, 1930 September 10, 2013 CLASS OF 1947 |
| BONNIE FARR MOORE CLASS OF 1947 Bonnie Farr Moore passed away on September 10, 2013 at Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas, TX. She was born to O.G. (Hart) and Reba Farr in Gainesville, TX, on March 27, 2013. She was married to Joe Moore and to that union three children were born: Susan, Scott and Steven Moore. Bonnie graduated from Gainesville High School and was a long time member of the First Baptist Church. She was very involved with church activities including Sunday School, Training Union and Vacation Bible School. She also participated and helped with her children’s school and extracurricular activities whether it be PTA, scouts, room mother, sports, drill team, etc. Bonnie owned and managed The Tree House, a children’s boutique and specialty store, for almost twenty years. Bonnie was an amazing mother and friend and we all loved her so much. She had such a great personality and always had a smile. Her love of gardening, flowers, cooking and entertaining were a passion and she did it all with such style and beauty. Bonnie was preceded in death by her brother, Don Farr, her parents O.G. (Hart) and Reba Farr and her former husband, Joe Moore. She is survived by her 3 children and their spouses: Susan Moore Gentry and Jerry Gentry of Dallas, TX; Scott Moore and Paula Moore of Durant, OK; Steve Moore and Kelli Moore of Norman, OK; 4 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren. Other family members include Ella Ruth Kennedy Maddox, Jim and Tommy Kennedy and Jane Farr Stewart. She also had numerous special friends. Pall bearers are A.J. Beyer, David Buttolph, Mike Hargesheimer, Charles Kennedy, Everett Marler and Steve Snuggs. Honorary pall bearers are Dick Buttolph, Kenneth Kaden, Tom Stark and Charlie Stringer. Memorial contributions may be made to Camp Sweeney for Children with Diabetes, P.O Box 918, Gainesville, TX 76240 or the charity of your choice. A visitation is planned for 6-7 pm Friday, September 20, at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home. Following a private graveside service, a memorial service will be held at 10 am Saturday, September 21, in the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Chapel. |
| PFC JOSHUA PAUL FARR June 2, 1988 May 19, 2007 CLASS OF 2006 |
| ALLEN R. FIELDER, JR. September 12, 1953 August 30, 2009 CLASS OF 1971 |
| JOYCE LANDTROOP FISHER DOB pending June 30, 2011 CLASS OF 1972 |
| BILLY BOB FLEENOR April 1, 1957 February 28, 2007 CLASS OF 1975 |
| DARRALL DEE FOLLOWILL May 5, 1961 August 12, 1988 CLASS OF 1979 |
| DON RAY FINCH January 4, 1945 January 25, 2013 CLASS OF 1966 |
| DANIEL HOWARD FIFE June 16, 1954 June 14, 2014 CLASS OF 1972 |
| DANIEL HOWARD FIFE CLASS OF 1972 Daniel Howard Fife, 59 of Irving, passed away on June 14, 2014 at the Las Colinas Medical Center in Irving. The family is having a visitation on Friday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Coker- Mathews Funeral Home. Daniel was born on June 16, 1954 in Gainesville, Texas to Sam and Patricia Offill Fife. He worked as a computer contractor and was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his mother of Greenville; twin brother, Don Fife and wife Rita of Greenville; nephew, Andy Fife and wife Danielle and their son, Aden of Campbell; nieces, Amy Fife of Magnolia, and Betsy O’Hair and husband Sgt. Gary and their son Warren of Ft. Carson, Colorado Springs, Colorado. Daniel is preceded in death by his father and grandparents, George and Ireda Offill. |
| DAVID WADE FITZPATRICK (May 13, 1972-September 4, 2015) CLASS OF 1991 LUFKIN, Texas — David Wade Fitzpatrick, age 43, passed away September 4, 2015 in Lufkin, Texas. David was born May 13, 1972 to Lottie and Larry Wayne Fitzpatrick Sr. in Dallas, Texas. He was preceded in death by his father, Larry. missionaries to El Salvador, Central America, by his three children, Christopher Wayne Fitzpatrick, Daleny Renee Fitzpatrick and Josiah Devlin Fitzpatrick of Graham, Texas.; also by one brother, Wayne He is Washington, by one step-sister, Tracey Wright and one step-brother, Troy Hall, plus many Aunts & Uncles. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 12, 2015 at McMillan-Satterwhite Funeral Home in Graham. Interment will be in Pioneer Cemetery. |
| DAVID WADE FITZPATRICK May 13, 1972 September 4, 2015 CLASS OF 1991 |
| DON FORESTER 1939 September 25, 1969 CLASS OF 1957 |
| MARGARET BETH "FOMBY" KUYKENDALL October 12, 1955 October 5, 2009 CLASS OF 1976 |
| CAROL KAY FLEENOR DOB pending September 13, 2003 CLASS OF 1965 |
| MARCUS ALLEN FINLEY July 27, 1952 March 3, 1968 CLASS OF 1970 |
| DANNY FENLEY July 9, 1955 March 25, 2016 CLASS OF 1973 |
| DANNY FENLEY CLASS OF 1973 GAINESVILLE - Funeral Services for Danny Austin Fenley, 60, were held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at Meador Funeral Home Chapel in Gainesville with the Rev. Hollis Parsons officiating. Interment followed at Cogburn Cemetery in Leo. Visitation was held on Tuesday from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Danny passed away on Friday, March 25, 2016 at his residence in Gainesville. He was born on July 9, 1955 in Muenster, Texas to Gordon Davis Fenley and Jo Ann (Cogburn) Fenley. He married Phyllis Monette Rosson on June 27, 1975 in Gainesville. Danny was a machinist by trade and loved hunting, fishing, arrowhead collecting, model airplanes and cars. He dearly loved his family (especially his granddaughters). Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Fenley of Gainesville; two daughters, Lindsey and Raul Fuentes of Gainesville and Ashley and Nick Bowers of Gainesville; 4 granddaughters, Mackenzie, Kaden, Sydnee and Nolan; 2 nieces and a nephew. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Troy and Rickey; and a sister, Patsy Perkins. |
| ROBERT TRAVIS FIELDER November 3, 1942 April 22, 2015 CLASS OF 1962 |
| ROBERT TRAVIS FIELDER (November 3, 1942 -April 22, 2015) CLASS OF 1962 A graveside service for Robert Travis Fielder, 72, of Gainesville, is set for 2:00 PM Friday, April 24, 2015 at the Cottage Hill Cemetery in Celina, with the Rev. Hollis Parsons officiating under the direction of the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home. No visitation is planned. Robert was born on November 3, 1942 in Gunter to Thomas Edward and Lillian Dorothy (Stambaugh) Fielder. He passed away on April 22, 2015 in Denton. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Phyllis Fielder of Gainesville; son Tim Fielder and his wife Suzanne; sister Joyce Sinclair and her husband Jack; grandsons Travis Fielder, and Nathen Fielder; granddaughter Raven Fielder; and numerous step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents. | |
| EVA FOLLOWILL February 24, 1933 November 17, 2017 GISD Teacher Elementary and Middle school level |
| EVA FOLLOWILL February 24, 1933 - November 17, 2017 GISD Teacher Elementary and Middle school level Funeral services for Eva Neely (Mize) Followill, 84, of Gainesville, are scheduled for 2:00 PM on Monday, November 20, 2017 at Temple Baptist Church with Dr. Eddie Chennault officiating under the direction of Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Temple Baptist Church from 1:00 to 2:00 PM prior to the service. Mrs. Followill passed away November 17, 2017 in Gainesville. Eva was born February 24, 1933 in Anson, TX to William Arthur and Neely Elizabeth (Johnson) Mize. She married Kenneth Followill in June 1951 in Anson. Mrs. Followill attended Cooke County College and North Texas State University, earning her Associate’s, Bachelor’s, and Master’s Degrees. She was an educator for Callisburg and Gainesville ISDs, teaching at Elementary and Middle School levels. Mrs. Followill was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and a charter member of Temple Baptist Church. She spent her leisure time playing Bridge and fishing. A thoughtful hostess, Mrs. Followill loved to host parties and gatherings, especially for her family. Her memory will be treasured by those that loved her. Survivors include: daughter Donna Denel Mask and husband Mark of Gainesville; granddaughter Brandi Barnett and husband Evan of Fulshear; granddaughter Emily Ann McNairn of Ardmore, OK; great- grandchildren: Bailey and Avery; friend Christie Hall and husband David of Gainesville; friend John Gray of Gainesville; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Mrs. Followill was preceded in death by: husband of 58 years, Kenneth Alton Dee Followill; parents William Arthur and Neely Elizabeth (Johnson) Mize; son Darrall Followill; sister Ruby McDougle Bragg; sister Lena Christian Neithercutt; brother William O. Mize; brother Odell Mize; and brother LeeRoy Mize. Serving as pallbearers are: Butch Stone, Sammy Leach, Brent Cantrell, Greg Newman, John Gray, and Charles Wayne Scott. Memorial contributions may be made to Temple Baptist Church or a charity of one’s choosing. |
| BILLY P FARR March 12, 1934 November 3, 2017 CLASS OF 1952 |
| BILLY P. FARR March 12, 1934-November 3, 2017 CLASS OF 1952 Billy P. Farr, 83, of Soper, Oklahoma, went to be with the Lord November 3, 2017, at his home surrounded by his family. Mr. Farr was the son of Melvin Sr. and Inez Velma (Hawkins) Farr. Arrangements were under the direction of PraterLampton-Mills and Coffey Funeral Home, Hugo, OK. Family received friends Tuesday, November 7, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Prater-Lampton-Mills & Coffey Funeral Home, also from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. prior to the service to celebrate his life at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 8, 2017, at First Baptist Church of Hugo, OK with Pastor Doug McClure and Pastor Dean Young officiating. Burial followed at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Hugo OK. Bill was born March 12, 1934, reared near the Dye Community in Cooke County Texas, which is six miles southeast of Gainesville Texas. Bill graduated from Gainesville High School in 1952 and then attended and graduated from Hardin Simmons University in Abilene, TX. While attending Hardin Simmons, Bill played in the Famous Cowboy Band and was honored to play in President Dwight D. Eisenhower inauguration parade. Bill was attending Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary when his brother was killed in a farm accident. He returned home to manage the family farm. Bill sold coastal Bermuda grass roots to the Noble Foundation and many people in multiple states. He was awarded Outstanding Comeback Farmer by the Upper Elm - Red Soil & Water Conservation District (UERSWCD) in 1966, Star Young Farmer, Area V, 1967-1968, Distinguished Service Award, Director Cooke County Electric Cooperative Association, 1976-1987 and Outstanding Conservation Farmer by the Upper Elm - Red Soil & Water Conservation District in 1986. Billy served as Cooke County Agricultural Stabilization Conservation Service board member for several years. Bill worked as a farmer (peanuts and hay) and rancher his whole life. When he wasn’t working or spending time with his family, Bill enjoyed hunting and going to Colorado with family and friends. Serving and loving the Lord was always first and foremost in his life; along with his deep love for his family. Bill is survived by the love of his life whom he was married to for over 61 years, Mergie Lee(Landgraf) Farr, of Soper, OK; three daughters Ramona Tyler and husband Rod of Gainesville,TX; Brenda Amyx and husband Curtis of Sanger, TX;Phyllis Coffey and husband Jimmie Dean of Bloomington,IN, one son Calvin Farr and wife Deanna of Madill, OK and Gene Thompson of Denison, TX and Bary Clower of Santo, TX who are thought of and loved like sons; three grandchildren Dalinda Damm and husband Phil of Pinedale, WY, Christa Barlow and husband Jarrod of Stillwater, OK, Cody Coffey and fi ancé Emily Sims of Bloomington, IN and Lindsey Belie who he thought of as a granddaughter; three great-grandsons Landon Barlow and Morgan & Reid Damm. He is also survived by two nephews, Michael Northrop of Seattle, WA and Charles Northrop and wife Toni of Rio Linda, CA. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Melvin Jr., sister, Merl Northrop and grandson Billy CraigDennis. Bill will be dearly missed and will leave a loss in our hearts and in our family that will never be filled. The family was so blessed to have him as a Husband, Father and PaPa, he was truly one of a kind and his memory will forever be cherished by family and friends. Serving as pallbearers are: Ronny Bartee, Billy Blankenship, Casey Boling, Bary Clower, Kent Davis, Richard Higginbotham, Richard Moffatt, and Gene Thompson. Serving as honorary pallbearers: Corliss Currie, Howard Kidd, Dalton Proffer, Randy Sample, Wayne Sample and Joe Ware. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be given to the First Baptist Church of Hugo or Hugo Pregnancy Center. The family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff of Mays Hospice Care of Antlers, OK To sign the guest book or send condolences visit www.praterlampton.com |
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| KENNY FITTS October 18, 1945 June 27, 2018 CLASS OF 1964 |
| KENNY FITTS October 18, 1945 June 27, 2018 CLASS OF 1964 Funeral services for Kenneth Mac Fitts, 72, of Gainesville, are scheduled for 10:00 AM on Monday, July 2, 2018 at Temple Baptist Church, with Dr. Eddie Chenault officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 PM on Sunday, July 1 at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home. Mr. Fitts passed away June 27, 2018 in Gainesville. Kenny was born October 18, 1945 in Gainesville to McLooney (Mac) and Gladys Lucille (Mackey) Fitts. He was a member of the 1964 graduating class of Gainesville High School. To fulfill his desire to help people, Mr. Fitts pursued a career in law enforcement, serving with the Cooke County Sheriff’s Department and Gainesville Police Department. He also enjoyed operating his own landscaping company for many years. Most recently, he retired from the City of Gainesville in 2015. Mr. Fitts married Benelle Dishman Burton on November 30, 1973 in Gainesville. They enjoyed traveling, taking their fifth-wheel as far as Alaska. They especially enjoyed Hawaii and going on cruises. Mr. Fitts was the true definition of a family man. He was a proud father and grandfather, spending as much time as he could with his family. Survivors include: wife Benelle Fitts of Gainesville; son Robin Fitts and wife Molly of Snyder; daughter-in-law Lisa McDougald and husband Mike of Iola; and grandchildren: Catherine Burton McDougald, Jenna McDougald, and Samantha Fitts. Mr. Fitts was preceded in death by: his parents; and son Billy Burton. Memorial contributions may be made to Home Hospice of Cooke County. |