| JERRY L. SPRINGS CLASS OF 1958 FORT WORTH -- Jerry L. Springs, 72, affectionately known as “Poppy,” passed away Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012, at his residence with his loving family by his side. Funeral services are set for 11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 26, 2012, in Greenwood Chapel in Fort Worth. Interment will follow in Greenwood Memorial Park in Fort Worth. Visitation is set for 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, at Greenwood Funeral Home in Fort Worth. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3301 West Freeway, Fort Worth, TX 76107. Jerry was born Feb. 16, 1940, in Gainesville to the late Foy Lee and Alyne Chapman Springs. He served his country honorably in the U.S. Air Force from 1958 to 1966. Jerry began his career in 1966 with the U.S. Postal Service, where he served for 33 1/2 years. Jerry and Jackie were married for 53 wonderful years. Jerry was a loving husband and father and a doting grandfather. His family meant everything to him. He was preceded in death by a son, Bradley Lynn Springs; stepmother, Margaret Maudine Springs; and a son- in-law, Roy Young. Survivors include his wife, Jackie; daughters, Donna Young, Kim Ramsey and husband Bob; son, Jason Springs and wife Cindy; granddaughters, Brandi Burns and husband Cody, Sara Thompson and husband Quenton, Emily Young and Leah Schroeder and husband Charles; great-grandchildren, Skylar Burns and Jordan and Emily Schroeder; and many other extended family members and close friends. Greenwood Funeral Home 3100 White Settlement Rd., 817-336-0584 |
| PAULA MAE "SMITH" BISHOP CLASS OF 1967 Paula Mae Bishop, 63, passed away Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012, while in an Arlington hospital. A celebration of life is set for 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012, at Mansfield Funeral Home in Mansfield. Paula was born Aug. 21, 1949, in Gainesville to Paul and Selma Smith. She grew up in Gainesville and graduated from Gainesville High School. She moved to Arlington in November to be closer to her family. Paula worked for Zachry Construction for more than 15 years. She enjoyed drawing, crafting, reading and country dancing. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Survivors include daughter, Misty Stevenson and her husband Bryan of Arlington; sons, Wade Bishop of Fort Worth and James Bishop of Arlington; grandchildren, Angela, Jordon, Austin and Victoria Aguilar, all of Arlington, and Maya Church and Bella Mae Bishop of Fort Worth; brother, Jimmy Lee Smith of Gainesville; sisters, Frances Covington and Deloris Smith, both of Gainesville, Bonnie King of Irving, and Modell Stansill of Arlington. |
| RANDY SCOTT SLUDER May 9, 1950 May 2, 1996 CLASS OF 1968 |
| JUDITH KAY "WOOLFOLK" SKINNER May 31, 1943 October 28, 2009 CLASS PENDING |
| JUDITH KAYE SKINNER 1943-2009 PILOT POINT — A funeral service for Judith Kaye Skinner, 66 of Pilot Point will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30, 2009 at Calvary Baptist Church in Pilot Point with Rev. Luther Slay officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Gainesville. Services are under the direction of Huff/Slay Funeral Home of Pilot Point. Judith Kaye Skinner passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009 in Denton. She was born on May 31, 1943 in Gainesville to Harvey and Alma (Proffer) Woolfolk. She was a graduate of Gainesville High School, Cooke County College (NCTC) and North Texas State University (UNT). She married W.O. “Buddy” Skinner on May 30, 1964 in Gainesville. Buddy was formerly the Postmaster in Pilot Point. She founded the first lending library at Pilot Point Elementary School and served as a volunteer at the Pilot Point Public Library. She loved to travel. She is survived by her husband, Buddy Skinner of Pilot Point; mother, Alma Dills of Gainesville; one brother, Charles Woolfolk of Gainesville and one sister, Carol French of Blountsville, Ala., as well as several nieces and nephews. |
| CLINTON EUGENE SMITH September 29, 1948 December 28, 2012 CLASS OF 1967 |
| CLINTON EUGENE SMITH CLASS OF 1967 Clinton Eugene Smith, 64, died unexpectedly on December 28, 2012 at the North Texas Medical Center. He was born on September 29, 1948 in Gainesville, the son of Cleamon E. and Dollie Mae Turnham Smith. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, December 30, 2012 at 2:00 PM at the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home with the Rev. Hubert Wright officiating and Dr. Eddie Chennault assisting. A visitation will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, December 29, 2012 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm. Clinton graduated from Gainesville High School in 1967. He worked for Weber Aircraft of Gainesville for 45 years. He was a genuinely above exceptional human being who loved his family dearly. He was willing to help anyone out and put everyone before himself. He will be greatly missed from all those that came to know him and all the lives that he had touched. He loved his Gainesville sports, Cowboys, and his Texas Longhorns. He loved to fish. He never liked to be away from his home in Gainesville for very long. He loved reading his daily Fort Worth Star Telegram every morning, his Diet Cokes, cookies, and he never used a straw. He Coached baseball, basketball, and soccer. He was always upbeat and proud to be a Smith and a Texan. Clinton is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Diane (Meyers) Smith; his son Chad E. Smith and his wife Traci of Keller; his daughter Christy Stenger and her husband Robert Sr. of Manassas, VA; granchildren Robert, Christopher, and Rebecca Stenger, Alexander and Brianna Wagner, Hayden and Nolan Smith; sister Cindy Shaw and her husband David of Denison; brother Mark A. Smith and his wife Kim of Fort Worth; Taryn and Tyler Clinton Smith and many other nieces and nephews; and his beloved pet Schnauzer Gizmo. He was preceded in death by his parents, and sister Cleta Smith-Kish. Pallbearers will be Ronald Martin, Gary Martin, Ricky Huddleston, Danny Kretzschmar, Jeff Mills, and Larry Browning. Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Stenger, Christopher Stenger, and Hayden Smith. A memorial fund has been set up at Landmark Bank under Clinton Eugene Smith Memorial Fund. |
| JAMES KENNETH SPURGEON CLASS OF 1965 Memorial services for James Kenneth Spurgeon, 67, Winns- boro, were held last Saturday at Beaty Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mr. Spurgeon passed away February 3, 2013 in Tyler. He was born January 23, 1946 in Gainesville, Texas to the late Adolph and Louella McBroom Spurgeon. He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corp. during the Vietnam War. He was a retired programmer for Haliburton, a Mason, and a Baptist. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a son, James Aaron Spurgeon. Survivors include wife, Loutrissa “Faye” Spurgeon of Winnsboro; daughters, Amber Spurgeon Maynard and husband Brian of Sulphur Springs, Becky Jinright of Tyler, Kimberly Sullivan and husband David of Fort Worth; son, Billy Jinright and wife Phyllis of Flint; brothers, Robert Spurgeon and wife Janice of Golden, John Spurgeon and wife Gina of Whitesboro; sisters, Sonia Vaughn and husband Don of Enid OK., Sharon Dettling and husband Joe of Cleveland, TX., Sue Dedek and husband Mike of Marietta, OK.; and five grandchildren. |
| MELANIE "SMITH" HENRY DOB pending January 26, 1997 CLASS OF 1966 |
| PAULA MAE "SMITH" BISHOP August 21, 1949 September 29, 2012 CLASS OF 1967 |
| RONNIE LEE SKINNER November 22, 1969 April 5, 2013 CLASS OF 1989 |
| RONNIE LEE SKINNER CLASS OF 1989 Ronnie Lee Skinner, 43, of Gainesville died Friday, April 5, 2013 at North Texas Medical Center in Gainesville. He was born November 22, 1969 in Muenster, Texas to Ronnie Dale and Marie (Underwood) Skinner. He was employed by Zodiac, formerly Weber, as a Shift Leader. Funeral Services for Ronnie will be held 2 p.m. Friday, April 12th at Meador-Clement-Keel Chapel with Rev. Doyle Henderson officiating. Interment will follow in New Rest Haven Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Pallbearers will be Bryce Royal, Steven Dick, Michael Skinner, Malcolm Royal, Brian Kennedy and Kristian Lindberg. Survivors of Ronnie Skinner include his mother, Marie Skinner of Gainesville; sister, Beverly Royal of Gainesville; nieces, Amanda Gutierrez and Brittany Royal both of Gainesville and nephew, Bryce Royal of Gainesville. He was preceded in death by his father, Ronnie Dale Skinner and grandparents. To sign the online registry, please go to www.meadorfuneralhomes.com. |
| ROD SOUTHARD GISD COACH Rodney Alan Southard (Rod), loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle and educator went to be with the Lord June 23, 2013 after a long and courageous battle with kidney disease. Rod was born on November 20, 1960 in Arlington, Texas to Charles and Betty Southard. He married the love of his life Jami Payne July 19, 1997 in Denton, Texas. He was preceded in death by his father and his grandparents. Rod is a graduate of Valley View High School. He received his undergraduate degree from The University of North Texas and his Master’s Degree in Education Administration from Texas Woman’s University. His educational career encompassed a lifetime of teaching, coaching, and administration in Gainesville, Lake Dallas, and Denton. He was a teacher and coach in Gainesville, then worked as a middle and elementary school principal for Lake Dallas and Denton ISD until he retired in May 2011. He was passionate about making a difference in the lives of his students, and was not only an educator to many, but a friend and mentor to all who knew him. He is survived by his wife Jami Southard and their two sons, J.C. and Jaxson, all of Corinth, his daughters, Morgan McClure (husband Tim) and Madison Mikael (husband Cameron). He is also survived by his mother Betty Southard of Aubrey, two brothers; Alan (wife Casey) and Scotty (wife Kristi) and numerous aunts, uncles and friends… A service in Celebration of Rod’s Life is planned for Thursday, June 27th at 3:30 pm at Lifegate Church in Denton. 3350 Deerwood Parkway. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to The Southard Children’s Education Fund at Inwood National Bank, 2220 San Jacinto Blvd, Denton Texas 76205, Donate Life Texas, 5489 Blair Road, Dallas Texas 75231, or the charity of your choice. |
| VALDA NADINE "SNOW" FOSTER September 16, 1947 June 10, 2012 CLASS OF 1965 |
| VALDA NADINE "SNOW" FOSTER CLASS OF 1965 WEATHERFORD -- Valda Nadine Foster, 64, passed away Sunday, June 10, 2012, at her home in Weatherford surrounded by her family. A funeral service is 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 15, 2012, in Biggers Funeral Chapel. Interment follows at 2:15 p.m. Friday, June 15, 2012, in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 14, 2012, at Biggers Funeral Home. Valda was born on Sept. 16, 1947, in Holliday to Louie and Ila (Sparks) Snow. She was a graduate of Gainesville High School (1965), Troy State University (bachelor’s degree) and the University of North Texas (master’s degree). She married Tommy Foster and together they raised their son, Chad, and their daughter, Rachelle. Val enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, and had a passion for teaching. She spent the majority of her career at N.A. Howry Intermediate School in Lake Worth and retired from Carter Junior High in Arlington. Val was known for her quick wit and generosity. She possessed an incredible capacity for kindness and forgiveness that speaks to all our better angels. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Foster; her parents, Louie and Ila Snow; and her brothers, William “Bud” Snow and Lewis Edwin Snow. Val and her family would like to extend gratitude to Velma Lee Barr for caregiving, and Mae Scott for friendship. Survivors: Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Chad Foster; daughter, Rachelle Campbell and her husband, Rob; grandchildren, Avery and Preston Campbell; sisters, Hazel Hambright and Joyce Gresham and her husband, James Gresham; and many greatly loved nieces, nephews, and cousins. Biggers Funeral Home, 6100 Azle Ave., , Lake Worth, TX |
| DOROTHY "SLUDER" SCHNIEDERJAN November 2, 1934 May 7, 2011 CLASS OF 1953 |
| RICKIE SMITH 1956 May 12, 2015 CLASS OF 1973 |
| JOYCE SPENCER November 22, 1929 January 16, 1994 GISD Teacher 1976-1980 |
| JOYCE HOELDTKE SPENCER (November 22, 1929-January 16, 1994) GISD Teacher/Accounting, Typing and Business 1976-1980 Birth: November 22, 1929 Death: January 16, 1994 Family links: Spouse: Robert Brison Spencer (1926 - 2004)* *Calculated relationship Burial: Elmwood Cemetery Bowie Montague County Texas, USA |
| KRISTI LEA "SOWDER" HICKS January 18, 1964 June 12, 2004 CLASS OF 1982 |
| DONNA SOUTHERLAND DOB pending June 5, 1967 CLASS OF 1967 |
| LAURA JEAN SMITH October 20, 1959 November 27, 1987 CLASS OF 1978 |
| JO LYNN SMITH DATES PENDING CLASS OF 1977 |
| JACQUELINE DIANE "SMITH" SELBY (November 23, 1935-August 2, 2007) CLASS OF 1953 Duncan Banner, Sun., Aug. 5, 2007 Gainesville, Texas - JACQUELINE DIANE SMITH SELBY, 71, of Gainesville, Texas, died Thursday, Aug. 2, 2007, in her home. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Clement-Keel Funeral Home Chapel in Gainesville, with Kenneth McCorkle, Church of Christ minister, and the Rev. David Whittington of Woodbine Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery. Jacqueline was born Nov. 23, 1935, in Woodbine, Texas, to Jack and Sylvia Prestage Smith. She was a member of Concord Church of Christ in Woodbine. She was a secretary for National Supply for 22 years in Gainesville and Houston, Texas. She loved gardening, needlework and having tea parties with her nieces. Survivors include her mother, Sylvia Smith of Gainesville; 16 nieces and nephews; 27 great-nieces and great-nephews; a great-great-nephew; numerous cousins; sisters and brothers-in-law, Norma Faye and Derrol Young of Marlow, Okla., Kaye and Joe Eldredge of Gainesville; and brothers and sisters-in-law, James Leighton and Janette Smith, Shelby Earl and Ginger Smith, Armon and Judy Smith, and Paul Ray and Cheri Smith, all of Gainesville. She was preceded in death by her father, Jack Smith. Bearers will be David Smith, Harvey Jack Smith, Jeremy Smith, Steve Smith, Chris Smith, Jon Young, Joel Eldredge and Lucas Smith. Honorary bearer is Thomas Layton Smith. |
| DOROTHY "SLUDER" SCHNIEDERJAN CLASS OF 1953 DALHART - Dorothy Schniederjan, 76, of Dalhart went to be with the Lord Saturday, May 7, 2011. Services will be on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at 2:30 p.m. at Schooler Funeral Home, Brentwood Chapel. The Rev. Scott Raef will officiate. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery. Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St. She was born in Gainesville, Nov. 2, 1934, to Ernest and Edna Sluder. She married the love of her life, Paul Schniederjan, on Aug. 30, 1952, in Gainesville. They moved to West Texas and began farming in Bushland. They had 10 children and raised kids and crops together in the Bushland area for 29 years. In 1981 they moved to Hartley county where they farmed and have lived the last 30 years. Over the 76 years of her beautiful life, she served in many organizations. She was active in the Bushland booster club, PTA and the Saint Mary's Altar Society. She was active in any and every club or activity that her children were a part of. We have no idea how many bake sales she baked for or the number of pies, breads and cinnamon rolls she prepared. Sending a big birthday wish along with a delicious chocolate chip cookie cake was her special way of putting a smile on her children and grandchildren's face. In addition to her 10 children, there were always extra friends and she was always prepared to meet everyone's needs. Dorothy recieved a beautiful gift from her daughter, Paula, in 1998, a kidney. The family is forever indebted for an additional 13 years of having Mom (Granny) with us. Many grandchildren and great-grandchildren got to know and love her as a result. The family will receive visitors on Monday evening at the funeral home from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. She was preceeded in death by her son, Danny; her parents, Ernest and Edna; a sister, Kathleen Arnold; and a brother, Calvin Sluder. Dorothy was a loving, caring, strong Christian and we are comforted to know she is rejoicing with the Lord in Heaven. She is survived by the Love of her life, Paul. Five sons, Gary, and wife Tammy, of Dalhart. Jerry, and wife Shellie, of Amarillo. Larry, and wife Cathy, of Dalhart. Mark, and wife Melissa, of Dalhart. James, and wife Patty, of Amarillo. Four daughters, Peggy, and husband Richard, of Abilene. Paula, and husband Darrel, of Spring, TX. Rhonda, and husband Kevin, of Hereford. and Anna, and husband Joe, of Hereford. 32 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren and more on the way. A beautiful story, a beautiful life, we love you and we will miss you dearly. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to The State of Texas Kidney Foundation, P.O. Box 592180, San Antonio, TX 78259; Or online at txkidney.org Sign the online guest book at www.schoolerfuneralhome.com. Amarillo Globe-News, May 9, 2011 Burial: Llano Cemetery Amarillo Randall County Texas, USA Plot: Section M Lot 104 Space 2 |
| DAN "DANNY SMITH August 5, 1960 June 16, 2015 CLASS OF 1978 |
| DAN "DANNY SMITH (August 5, 1960-June 16, 2015) CLASS OF 1978 Graveside services for Daniel “Danny” Smith Jr., 55, of Lexington, Ky. are set for 2 p.m. Friday, June 19, 2015 at Fairview Cemetery in Gainesville with Rev. Sam Campbell officiating under the direction of Scott Funeral Home in Muenster. Mr. Smith died June 16, 2015 in Lexington, Ky. He was born Aug. 5, 1959 in Electra, Ky. |
| JERRY L. SPRINGS February 16, 1940 October 23, 2012 CLASS OF 1958 |
| AUBREY LEE SPIRES CLASS OF 1941/1942 U.S. Veteran Graveside service for Aubrey Lee Spires 92, of Gainesville are set for Tuesday September 1, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. in the pavilion at Fairview Cemetery with Dustin Bennett officiating. The family will receive friends on August 31, 2015 from 7;00 p.m. to 8;00 p.m. at the Geo. J. Carroll and Son Funeral Home., Aubrey was called home to the Lord on August 29, 2015 in Gainesville. Aubrey was born on June 19,1923 in Gainesville, Tx to Cicero H. and Alma L. Rosenfield Spires. He was a retired fireman with the Gainesville Fire Department as well as a self-employed automotive mechanic. Additionally, he served his Lord as Pastor of Marysville Baptist Church in Marysville, Tx. for 46 years. Aubrey was a WWII veteran having served with the US Navy in the Pacific Theater of Operations. He was an avid aviation enthusiast throughout his life but his favorite pastime was sharing his knowledge of the scriptures with others. Aubrey is survived by his son Nelson Spires and daughter in law Martha ( Blagg ) Spires of Colorado Springs,, CO. and daughter Donna ( Spires ) Bennett and son in law Richard Bennett of Webster, Tx.., sister Edna Litsey of Fort worth, brother Harlan Spires of Gainesville , brother James Spires of Addison, Tx five grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Aubrey was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years Helen ( Nelson ) Spires from Burlington, KS and one grandson Michael Spires. You may sign the on line registry at geojcarroll.com |
| ROD SOUTHARD November 20, 1960 June 23, 2013 GISD COACH |
| ROBERT MITCHELL SMITH CLASS OF 1976 Robert Mitchell Smith, age 57, of Gainesville, Texas, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2015 in Gainesville. Mitchell was born July 4, 1958 in Perryton, Texas to William Robert and Elfreda Smith. Mitchell graduated from Gainesville High School and was an avid outdoorsman, hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed riding horses and was a bull rider on the rodeo circuit. He was a Boy Scout leader and taught horseback riding and canoeing to Campfire Girls. Recently, he was a valued member of the Texas Youth Commission workforce where he was employed since 1997. He is survived by mother, Elfreda Smith; sister, Pam Smith Nickerson; brother, William Smith and brother-in-law Ken Martin. He is also survived by nephew, Jonathan Wiginton and nieces Chelsie Clark, Taylor Easley, Hannah Smith, and Chloe Smith. A memorial service will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, September 26, 2015, at Whaley United Methodist Church in Gainesville. The family requests donations in Mitchell’s memory to be made to Whaley United Methodist Church. You may sign the online registry at www.geojcarroll.com |
| ROBERT MITCHELL SMITH July 4, 1958 September 22, 2015 CLASS OF 1976 |
| BILL JAMES SLUDER May 02, 1929 January 13, 2016 TEACHER AND COACH AT GISD CLASS OF 1946 |
| BILL JAMES SLUDER TEACHER AND COACH AT GISD CLASS OF 1946 A memorial service for Bill James Sluder, 86, of Gainesville, is scheduled for 2:00 PM on Sunday, January 17, 2016 at the Hillcrest Church of Christ with David Gray officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Mr. Sluder passed away January 13, 2016 in Denton. Bill was born May 2, 1929 in Gainesville to J.C. and Sibbie (Smith) Sluder and was a life-long resident of Gainesville. He graduated in 1946 from Gainesville High School where he excelled in football and track. He received a football scholarship to Texas A&M. At that time, athletes were not allowed to be married, so he returned to Gainesville and married his High School sweetheart, Betty Jean Stice on August 14, 1948. They enjoyed 67 years together. In the early 1950’s, Bill became a partner with his dad as a building contractor and enrolled at North Texas Teacher’s College, now UNT, where he graduated with a degree in Industrial Arts and Athletic Training. He was hired in 1964 by GISD to teach Industrial Arts and coach football and track at Gainesville Jr. High, where he retired after 30 years. Bill was a charter member of the Hillcrest Church of Christ where he served as treasurer, deacon, elder, and high school Sunday School teacher for many years. He was the last surviving member of the Hillcrest Building Committee. He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Randy. Survivors include: wife Betty Sluder of Gainesville; daughter Tracy Stark of Gainesville; granddaughter Carly McKamie and husband Kyle; granddaughter Hayley Loftice and husband Sean; great-granddaughter Hollin Jean Loftice; and several cousins and friends. |
| JAMES KENNETH SPURGEON January 23, 1946 February 3, 2013 CLASS OF 1965 |
| AUBREY LEE SPIRES June 19, 1923 August 29, 2015 CLASS OF 1941/1942 |
| JIMMY LEE SMITH July 22, 1943 October 28, 2016 CLASS OF 1961 |
| JIMMY LEE SMITH (July 22, 1943-October 28, 2016) CLASS OF 1961 Gainesville resident Jimmy Lee Smith, 73, passed away Friday, October 28, 2016, at his residence. He was born July 22, 1943, in Gainesville to Paul and Opal Lee (Gustin) Smith. Jimmy married Rose Elaine Wariner on November 4, 1961, in Gainesville. Jimmy was very devoted to any family activities and their sports. His lifelong passion was loving motorcycles and a big part of their lives revolved around motorcycles. He was an avid motorcyclist. He also was a golfer. Mr. Smith has been a Mason since 1976. He was a machinist for Valenite for 30 years. Funeral services are set for 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 31, at Meador Funeral Home Chapel in Gainesville with Rev. Lonnie Dotson officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, October 30, at Meador Funeral Home in Gainesville. Survivors include his 2 sons, Jimmy Paul Smith & wife Tammy of Gainesville, and Timothy Craig Smith & wife Dusty of Spanish Fort; daughter, Deanna Lynn Skiles & husband Benny of Gainesville; grandchildren, Joshua, Jacquelyn, Dale, Destrey, Brett and Zakry; 4 great grandchildren, Kerstin, Logan, Holden and Stella Rose.. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul & Opal Lee Smith, wife Rose Elaine Smith, 2 brothers, Paul Smith & Gene Hale, 2 sisters, Billy Evans & Jerre Hairell and granddaughter Heather Rose. To sign the online registry, go to www.meadorfuneralhomes.com. |
| SHELBY EARL SMITH April 01, 1939 June 24, 2016 CLASS OF 1957 |
| JACQUELINE DIANE "SMITH" SELBY November 23, 1935 August 2, 2007 CLASS OF 1953 |
| SHELBY EARL SMITH CLASS OF 1957 Graveside services for Shelby Earl Smith, 77, of Callisburg, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 27, 2016 at Oak Grove Cemetery with Rev. Jerry Huggins officiating. A visitation will be held at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 26.Mr. Smith passed away June 24, 2016 in Gainesville. He was born April 1, 1939 to Jack and Sylvia Prestage Smith. He graduated from Gainesville High School in 1957 and received an associate’s degree from Gainesville Jr. College. On June 25, 1960, Shelby married Ginger Springfield at First Baptist Church in Gainesville.Some of Mr. Smith’s career paths have included 15 years at Texas Power & Light, operating S&W Tractor Co. with his brother, Leighton, delivering propane for 16 years for Charlie Enderby and another 10 years for Sam Enderby, and selling boats for Joe Wallace at North Texas Marine. He also was president of the Callisburg School Board for 4 years, President of the Woodbine Water Corp. from 1971 to 2004, and was a member, as well as serving as an officer, of the National Beefmaster Association.Mr. Smith is survived by his wife of 56 years Ginger Springfield Smith; son and daughter-in-law David Earl and Susan Smith; son and daughter-in-law Thomas Layton and Ginny Smith; daughter and son-in-law Cherrie and Jeff Tinney; grandchildren David Ryan Smith, Emily Smith, Chyna Vincent, Thomas Hunter Smith, Dakota Tinney, Payton Smith; step-grandchildren Brandy Tschirhart, John Terry; 5 great-grandchildren; brothers Leighton Smith, Paul Ray Smith, Armon Smith; sisters Faye Young, Kaye Eldredge.He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Jackie Selby.Mr. Smith’s grandsons will be serving as pallbearers. Granddaughters and great-grandchildren will be acting as honorary pallbearers.The family wishes to thank the staff at Renaissance Care Center, Home Hospice of Cooke County, and Dr. B. Sundaram and her assistant Carol for going above and beyond in the care given to Shelby in his final years. |
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| DAVID "DAVE" SMITH January 04, 1955 June 09, 2018 CLASS OF 1973 |
| DAVID "DAVE" SMITH January 04, 1955 - June 09, 2018 CLASS OF 1973 Funeral services for David Alfred Smith, 63, of Gainesville, are scheduled for 2:00 PM on Friday, June 15, 2018 at Crossroads Baptist Church with Bro. Randy Taylor officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Thursday, June 14 at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home. Mr. Smith passed away June 9, 2018 in Denton. Dave was born January 4, 1955 in Long Beach, CA to Albert Leslie and Jo Ann (Weatherly) Smith. Survivors include: son Samuel Slade Smith and wife Heather of Annandale, MN; son Jason Carter Smith and wife Cassie of Gainesville; daughter Tori Smith of Gainesville; son Eric Carter Smith and wife Renee of Gainesville; son Russell Lee Harvey Smith of Gainesville; grandchildren: David Dillon York, James Dalton Bennett, Reagan, Hannah, Hailey, Heidi, Tess, Lela, Kyle, Jaylee, and Jesse; sister Mary Rollins of Mansfield; sister Elaine Hogan and husband Tom of Gainesville; sister B.J. Baggs and husband Jerry of Lindsay; sister Sue Knight and husband Steve of Gainesville; sister Patsy Robertson of Gainesville; sister Janie Carr of Columbus, KS; brother Larry Smith and wife Anrita of Gainesville; and numerous beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by: wife Janie Dale Baker Smith; wife Jean Louise Smith; son Robert Dale “Rebb” Smith; parents Jo Ann and Albert Smith; brother Donald Boone; and brother James Boone. Memorial contributions may be made to: Crossroads Baptist Church. |
| LINDA "SMITH" TAYLOR DOB pending July 11, 2013 CLASS OF 1957 |
| ROBERT DALE "REBB" SMITH July 2, 1968 July 1, 2017 Class of 1986 |
| ROBERT DALE "REBB" SMITH July 2, 1968-July 1, 2017 Class of 1986 On July 1st 2017, Rebb Smith passed away at Allina Health Hospital in Buffalo, Minnesota due to complications with his ongoing battle with cancer. He was born July 2, 1968 to the late Janie Dale (Baker) Smith and David Smith of Gainesville, Texas. Rebb was a member of the 1986 graduating class of Gainesville High School and during his tenure there he was active in many clubs and organizations. During his youth, Rebb served honorably in the Gainesville Chapter of the Order of The Demolay. He also loved to draw and worked for several years as a graphic designer. Upon graduation from Trinity Valley Community College in Athens, Texas, Rebb was employed as a home health nurse caring for others until his diagnosis in early 2016. In 2004 Rebb married Jaqculyn Lofton, together they share a daughter, Reagan. Rebb was dearly loved by his close and extended family, many lifelong friends and others whom he touched over the years. He will be deeply missed. Rebb was preceded in death by his mother, Janie, and beloved grandparents, R.D. and Zella Baker, all of Gainesville.. He is survived by his daughter Reagan of Brownsboro, Texas, father David Smith of Gainesville, his brother and sister-in-law Slade and Heather of South Haven, Minn. his sister Tori of Gainesville, step-brothers Jason, Eric and Rusty, all of Gainesville as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. Rebb will be interred at New Resthaven Cemetery next to his mother and grandparents. There will be a memorial service at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Gainesville, Texas on Friday July 14th at 2 pm under the direction of Father Jeff Stubbs, rector, after which many of his family and friends will gather at a place to be determined to share fellowship, memories and stories in Rebb's honor. |
| JOYCE "SMART" WYLIE March 26, 1937 April 22, 2019 CLASS OF 1956 |
| JOYCE "SMART" WYLIE March 26, 1937-April 22, 2019 CLASS OF 1956 A graveside service for Joyce Wylie, 82, longtime Gainesville resident, most recently of Scottsdale, AZ, is scheduled for 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at Fairview Cemetery with Rev. Larry Kremling officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 6:30 PM on Friday, April 26 at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home. Joyce Marie Smart Wylie was born in Gainesville, TX on March 26, 1937 to Desi Ruth and William Leon Smart. Joyce, suffering from Alzheimer's Disease, passed away on April 22, 2019 in Scottsdale, AZ. Joyce is survived by one brother, Gene Smart and his wife, Beth, of Floresville, TX; daughters Janice Kimball and her husband, Kerry, of Scottsdale, AZ and Barbie Dyer and her husband, Marty, of Bogart, GA; son Michael Lancaster and his wife, Donna, of Waxahachie, TX; uncle Darriel (Lefty) Harlow and his wife, Linda, of Gainesville and 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Wylie, brothers Delbert Smart, Jerry Brown and Wayne Brown and sister Iva Leona (Tootsie) Smart Brown. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. You may sign the online register at www.geojcarroll.com. Published on April 23, 2019 |
| JESSIE MARY "SMITH" PORTER June 23, 1941 October 29, 2018 CLASS OF 1959 |
| JESSIE MARY "SMITH" PORTER June 23, 1941 October 29, 2018 CLASS OF 1959 Jessie Mary Smith Porter was born June 23, 1941 in Gainesville, TX to the proud parents Ida Hooker and William Hardy Smith. Jessie attended Booker T. Washington High School and graduated with her diploma in 1959. Jessie, an amazing mother, grandmother, and family champion, transitioned from this life on October 29, 2018. She was well loved by her friends and family and leaves to cherish her loving memory, daughter Sherri Lynn Purvey; brothers: Roderick Pegues, Victor Pegues, Adrian Pegues, William Hardy, Jr; sisters: Carolyn Holland, Valerie Elder, Stephanie Lawson, and Peggy Maxey; four grandchildren: Chauncey Purvey, Terrius Purvey, Tyler Purvey, and Chaney Purvey; five great-grandchildren: Braylon Purvey, Carmelo Purvey, Chauncey Purvey, Aaliyah Purvey, and Maiya Woods; a special nephew Michael Steward; a goddaughter Brandi Pegues; and a host of nieces and nephews and an uncountable number of wonderful relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents: William Hardy & Ida Pegues; a stepfather she adored, Robert Pegues; her loving husband Ernest Porter; and siblings Virginia Manuel, Dwight Smith, and Bruce Smith. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, November 3, 2018 at the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home. You may sign the online registry at www.geojcarroll.com. |
| KAREN SMITH NORMAN February 8, 1947 September 16, 2018 CLASS OF 1965 |
| KAREN SMITH NORMAN February 8, 1947-September 16, 2018 CLASS OF 1965 Karen Annell Norman, 71, of Pilot Point, TX, passed away Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Denton, TX. She was born February 8, 1947 in Gainesville, TX to Harland D. and Ellen Ruth (Piper) Smith. Karen married Tony Stephen Norman on October 20, 1975 in Sherman, TX. Karen is survived by her husband, Tony of Pilot Point, TX; son, Franklin Lee Cason of Jefferson, TX; two daughters, Alycia Robnett of Plano, TX and Lori Cason of Venus, TX; Mema to eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; She is also survived by two brothers; and four sisters.She was preceded in death by her parents, Harland and Ellen. A funeral service will be held at 10:00AM, Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church southwest of Collinsville, TX with Pastor Rob Hively officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations in Karen’s memory may be made to the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Building Fund. Online condolences may be shared at www.slaymemorialfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Terri Slay and Slay Memorial Funeral Center. |
| ALLAN RAY SORRELL October 03, 1963 October 14, 2018 CLASS OF 1982/GISD STAFF |
| ALLAN RAY SORRELL October 03, 1963 October 14, 2018 CLASS OF 1982/GISD STAFF A memorial visitation for Allan Ray Sorrell, 55, of Gainesville, is scheduled for 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at Crossroads Baptist Church, 2201 W California St, Gainesville, TX. Mr. Sorrell passed away October 14, 2018. Allan was born October 3, 1963 in Gainesville to Dow A. and Una Jean (Prine) Sorrell. He married Pamela Sue Jennings on August 19, 1989 in Gainesville. He worked the last 14 years at Gainesville Junior High. Survivors include: wife Pam Sorrell of Gainesville; daughter Ashley Stamper and husband Brian of Sanger; father-in-law and mother-in-law Harvey and Virgie Jennings of Gainesville; brother Gary Sorrell and wife Jeanie of Gainesville; brother Vernon Sorrell and wife Charlotte of Gainesville; brother Jimmy Sorrell and wife Robin of Gainesville; sister Judy Miller and husband James of Gainesville; three grandchildren; and numerous beloved nieces and nephews. Mr. Sorrell was preceded in death by his parents. Memorial contributions may be made to Noah’s Ark Animal Shelter. |
| DAVID RAYMOND SMITH 2009 CLASS OF 1948 |
| ELLEN MARIE SMITH 2001 CLASS OF 1946 |
| STEPHEN CARLETON SPARKS May 13, 1947 November 23, 2019 CLASS OF 1965 |
| STEPHEN CARLETON SPARKS May 13, 1947-November 23, 2019 CLASS OF 1965 U.S. Veteran Funeral services for Stephen Carleton Sparks, 72, of Gainesville, are set for 10:00 AM Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home with the Rev. Preston Proctor officiating. Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery under the direction of the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home. A visitation will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at 6:00 PM. Steve was born on May 13, 1947 in Gainesville to Percy Calvin Sparks and Mary Jane (Zacharias) Sparks. He passed away on November 23, 2019 in Denton. Steve graduated from Gainesville High School in 1965. He joined the U. S. Air Force and served four years. He is survived by his son Colby Sparks and his wife Amy of Gainesville; daughter Whitni Saavedra and her husband Carlos of Gainesville; son Justin Sparks of Gainesville; son Austin Sparks of Gainesville; grandchildren Tag Sparks, Morgan Sparks, Draike Sparks, Solomon Saavedra; and his beloved dog Joe Kinda. Steve was preceded in death by his parents. Memorial contributions may be made to Scottish Rite. |