| MARY E. TOWNSLEY December 3, 1930 GISD LIBRARIAN |
| THOMAS "TOMMY" TOWNSLEY August 15, 1963 November 24, 1991 CLASS OF 1981 |
| TERRY LYNN THURMAN November 2, 1956 February 8, 2009 CLASS OF 1976 |
| TERRY LYNN THURMAN 1956-2009 Graveside services for Terry Lynn Thurman, 52, of Gainesville are set for 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 12 at Fairview Cemetery with Paul Carpenter officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Funeral services are under the direction of Clement-Keel Funeral Home. Mr. Thurman died Feb. 8, 2009 at his residence. He was born Nov. 2, 1956 in Gainesville to Loyd and Edra (Parnell) Thurman. He was a member of the First Christian Church. He loved fishing and computers. Survivors include his father, Loyd Thurman and wife, Betty of Fort Worth; brothers and sister-in-law, Scott and Tracey Thurman of Cooper and Glenn Thurman of Gainesville; sister and brother-in-law, Susan and Randy Kilgore of Wintersprings, Fla.; aunts and uncles, Kenneth and Janie Thurman of Lindsay and Betty Jo and Dwayne Benford of Muenster; nieces and nephews, Zach and Travis Fredrick, Leah and Jonathan Thurman, Scotty Thurman and Katie Rieff and cousins and friends. Preceded in death by his mother, Edra Thurman in 1997 and grandparents, Loyd Willie Thurman and Alma Josephine Thurman. Visitation is set for Thursday, Feb. 12 from 8:30-9:45 a.m. at the funeral home, prior to the service |
| MARY E. TOWNSLEY GISD LIBRARIAN Services for Mary E. Townsley, 76, of Gainesville are set for 1 p.m. Saturday at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home with Rev. Elwood S. Poore, paster emeritus of First United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery under the direction of the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home of Gainesville. Mrs. Townsley died Dec. 31, 2006, at Renaissance Care Center. She was born Dec. 3, 1930, in Gainesville to Thomas A. and Oma Gardner Hayes. In June 1952, she married Joseph B. Townsley in Gainesville. She was an employee of the Coca Cola Bottling Plant before working as secretary at the Townsley Motor Company and then as an accountant for the Gainesville Aircraft Company until 1972, and was the librarian at Gainesville High School for 24 years. She was a member of the Texas Librarian Association, the T.W.U. Alumni Association and The Book Club in Gainesville. At one time, she was also the Junior Class Sponsor at the high school. She was also a member of the First United Methodist Church. Survivors include her son, David Townsley of Gainesville; daughter and son-in-law, Louann and Ron Pundt of Victoria; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and brothers, Dan Hayes of Bay City and Thomas A. Hayes Jr. of Albuquerque, N.M. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Townsley on Dec. 7, 2003; and son, Thomas Hayes Townsley on Nov. 24, 1991. Visitation will be at the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Thomas Hayes Townsley Scholarship Fund at the Methodist Home in Waco or to Parkinsons research. |
| GENE WILLIS TRAMMELL CLASS OF 1983 Memorial service for Gene Willis Trammell, 43, of Gainesville are set for 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home Chapel of Gainesville with Rev. Hubert Wright and Rev. Scott Trammell officiating. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Friday at the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Chapel. Mr. Trammell died June 23, 2008, at Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth. He was born Nov. 1, 1964, in Gainesville to Jim “Buck” W. and Lanette Bayer Trammell. He graduated from Gainesville High School in 1984 and also attended North Central Texas College. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and was a member of the Gainesville Black Bass Association. Survivors include his mother, Lanette Trammell; several aunts and uncles; and a number of cousins. He was preceded in death by his father on May 14, 1996, and by his grandparents, Al and Marie Loerwald Bayer and Dowd and Bell Bryant Trammell. Memorials may be made to the Boys and Girls Club; 315 E. Hird St.; Gainesville or to Camp Sweeney; Chamber of Commerce Building; Gainesville, TX 76240. |
| MARY ELLEN "LEONARD" TURBEVILLE CLASS OF 1948 Memorial services for Mary Ellen Leonard Turbeville, 78, of Gainesville are set for 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009 at First Presbyterian Church of Gainesville with Rev. John Hare officiating. Mary Ellen passed away on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009 at Renaissance Care Center. Mary Ellen was born in Wilson, Okla. to Eddie and Nell (Morris) Leonard. She attended Gainesville schools and graduated from Gainesville High School. She attended Gainesville Jr. College. She married Ben E. Turbeville on July 17, 1949. They recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. She worked in the medical field and later worked in the field of education. She was a long time member of First Presbyterian Church, was a hospital auxiliary volunteer, and enjoyed playing Bridge and Bunco with family and friends. Mary Ellen enjoyed traveling, especially taking cruises. Mary Ellen is survived by her husband, Ben E. Turbeville; daughter, Deb Turbeville of Denton; son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Mary Turbeville of Gainesville and sisters, Alice Marie Pittman of New Orleans and June Sherrill of Gainesville. She is also survived by grandchildren, Leslee, Teri, Gina, Justin, Megan, and Benjamin and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Pat Leonard; daughter, Julie Turbeville Eberhart and great-grandchild, Julie Thurman. No visitation is planned. |
| RUBY IMOGENE "TURNER SMITH CLASS OF 1946 Funeral services for Ruby Imogene Smith, 85, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012, at Meador Clement-Keel Funeral Home Chapel in Gainesville. Interment will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Collinsville. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, at the funeral home. Ruby passed away on Oct. 12, 2012, at North Texas Medical Center in Gainesville. Ruby was born on Feb. 8, 1927, in Gainesville to William (Willie) and Cora Turner. She devoted her life to her children and grandchildren, and she was a homemaker and loved to sew quilts and read. Survivors include her daughters, Glenda Smith of Gainesville and Linda Alexander and husband Larry of Cleburne; sons, David Smith and wife Rosie of Columbus, Ind., Glen Smith of Gainesville, Charles Smith of Lewisville and Johnny Smith of Gainesville; a brother, John Frank Turner of Whitesboro; 20 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Cora Turner; two infant children; two brothers, Ezra Turner and Jim Turner; and three sisters, Dorothy Overton, Pansey Eaton and Maybell Ward. To sign the online registry, go to www.meadorfuneralhomes.com. |
| DOUGLAS WAYNE TRUITT 1955-2011 CLASS OF 1973 Funeral services for Douglas Wayne Truitt, 56, of Gainesville are set for Monday, Oct. 31, 2011 at 2 p.m. in the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Lonnie Dodson officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Mr. Truit died Oct. 28, 2011 in Gainesville. He was born on Feb. 28, 1955 in Gainesville. Survivors include brother, Gary Truitt of Indiana. You may sign the online registry at geojcarroll.com. Arrangements are under the direction Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home. |
| THOMAS RAY TRIETSCH TEACHER/DRAFTING/MECHANICAL DRAWING GISD Thomas Ray Trietsch, 77, of Sanger passed away at his home on March 14, 2013. He was born July 28, 1935 to Henry and Pearl Trietsch. He married Kay Hartman on July 4, 1958. He was a caring and devoted husband, father and grandfather. Thomas graduated from North Texas State University in 1957 with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Arts. Later, he completed his Master of Education at North Texas in 1968. Thomas was stationed in Germany, where he served in the Army from 1958 to 1960. Upon his return, he was hired by Gaineseville I.S.D. Thomas taught industrial arts in Gainesville for 31 continuous years, retiring in 1991. During his career as an educator, he invested in the lives of his students. This included driving a bus on a regular route, to football games for the drill team, and to other out-of-town events. He sponsored the Industrial Arts Club and the yearbook staff for many years. He loved teaching photography to his yearbook staff and enjoyed taking, framing and viewing pictures his entire life. Thomas was a lifetime farmer and rancher. As a student in FFA, he received the Texas Lone Star Farmer Award. He supported youth agricultural education through the Denton County Livestock Association and the Blue Ribbon Club. Thomas always enjoyed seeing the fruits of his labor, whether it be a cow with a newborn calf or freshly harvested wheat. Throughout his life he was active and involved in many activities and received many accolades, but none was more important to him than his Christian faith. In earlier years, he was a youth director. He was a life-long member of Blue Mound United Methodist Church, where his service included song leader for many years. Thomas was also a charter member of the Texas Boys Choir. Thomas is survived by his wife, Kay Trietsch of Sanger; daughter, Christina Stenger and husband John of Allen; daughter, Dana Wright and husband Billy of Sanger; daughter, Elizabeth Muir and husband Thomas of Sanger; 10 cherished grandchildren, Sarah, Stephan, Suzanna and Scott Stenger, Billy Wright III and wife Jessica, Erin and Shayne Wright, and Grace, Bella and Julia Muir; sister, Shirley Haisler and husband J.B. of Sanger; sister, Evelyn Yeatts and husband Clyde of Gainesville; stepsisters and brothers, Nancy Franklin, Rita Sharp, Kenneth Moorman, and Irwin Moorman. He was preceded in death by his father and mother Henry and Pearl Trietsch, stepmother Vivian Moorman Trietsch, and stepbrother Gary Moorman. Visitation will be held at DeBerry Funeral Home in Denton from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 17, 2013 and funeral services will be held at Blue Mound United Methodist Church at 2 p.m. Monday, March 18, 2013. The Family has requested that memorial donations may be made in honor of Thomas to the Sanger Education Foundation at P.O. Box 429, Sanger, TX 76266. |
| SHIRLEY ANN "TURNHAM" BURKS CLASS OF 1962 Send Flowers Send Sympathy Gifts Send Sympathy Card Guest Book | Sign Guest Book Funeral services for Shirley Ann Turnham Burks, 68, of Gainesville, are set for 10:00 AM Thursday, April 11, 2013 at the First Christian Church in Gainesville with the Rev. Mark Loewen officiating. Burial will follow in the Fairview cemetery under the direction of Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Shirley was born on December 1, 1944 in Gainesville to Oscar and Effie Mabe Turnham. She passed away on April 6, 2013 in Denison. Shirley graduated Gainesville High School in 1962. On September 4, 1964, she married Charles Gaylon Burks. She started her career in 1960 at Watts Bros Pharmacy until 1969. She was employed by Gainesville National Bank in 1969 until her retirement in 2006. She then went to work at First State bank in 2007 and was currently employed there. She also worked at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home beginning in 2007 and was currently employed there as well. She is survived by her brother Oscar Turnham, Jr. of Gainesville; sister Bessie Childress Brinkley of Gainesville; brother George Childress of Gainesville; and a brother Burton Eugene Wright of Las Vegas, NV.; and several nieces and nephews. She is also survived by special friends Lucy Tatom, Charles Clement, Betty Garrett, Frankie Barnes, Mary Wallace, Dora Ward, Jo Clark, and numerous other special friends. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, husband Charles in 2006, and a brother Charles Childress. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church Building Fund, Noah's Ark, or the Frank Buck Zoo. Pallbearers will be Robin Brown, Larry Kremling, Scott Flanagan, Robby Ayers, Blair Brown, and J. T. Carter |
| THOMAS RAY TRIETSCH July 28, 1935 March 14, 2013 TEACHER/DRAFTING/ MECHANICAL DRAWING GISD |
| ERIN ELIZABETH "TRACY" CARRIKER CLASS OF 1987 Birth: Apr. 15, 1969 Death: Feb. 23, 1992 GRAPEVINE - Erin Elizabeth Tracy Carriker, a senior merchandise testing technician for the J C Penney quality assurance department in Carrollton, died Sunday at a Dallas hospital from injuries received in an auto accident. She was 22. Funeral will be at noon Wednesday at Laurel Land Funeral Home in Fort Worth. Burial will be in Laurel Land Memorial Park. Mrs. Carriker was born in Sherman and was raised in Gainesville. She lived in Grapevine for four years.She was a 1987 graduate of Gainesville High School and a 1990 graduate of the University of North Texas. She was currently enrolled in the UNT master's program. Survivors: Husband, Michael L.V. Carriker of Grapevine; mother, Shirley Ann Tracy of Colleyville; two brothers, Tim Tracy of Fort Worth and Matt Tracy of Plano; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Brown of Fort Worth. Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TX) Date: February 25, 1992 Burial: Laurel Land Memorial Park Fort Worth Tarrant County Texas, USA Plot: Garden of Serenity Section 41 |
| ERIN ELIZABETH "TRACY" CARRIKER April 15, 1969 February 23, 1992 |
| JODY TRAMMELL May 18, 1969 June 30, 2003 CLASS OF 1987 |
| DOUGLAS WAYNE TRUITT February 28, 1955 October 28, 2011 CLASS OF 1973 |
| GENE WILLIS TRAMMELL November 1, 1964 June 23, 2008 CLASS OF 1983 |
| SHIRLEY JUNE "TILLER" REITER July 8, 1936 August 29, 2013 CLASS OF 1954 |
| SHIRLEY JUNE TILLER REITER CLASS OF 1954 Shirley June (Tiller) Reiter, 77, was called to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 29, 2013 after a lengthy illness. She was a housewife and a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, August 31, 2013 at 10: 00 a.m. at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church with the Rev. Victor Cruz officiating. Burial will follow at the Fairview Cemetery under the direction of Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home. A rosary with visitation to follow will be held at 7:00 p.m. Friday, August 30, 2013 at the funeral home. Shirley was born on July 8, 1936 in Gainesville, Tx to Hoyt and Ocie (Selder) Tiller. She attended Gainesville and graduated in 1954. She married Gene Reiter on May 21, 1955 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Shirley is survived by her husband Gene, her three children Cindy Lutkenhaus, Brad Reiter and his wife Connie of Gainesville, and Tim Reiter and his wife Sharon of Allen, Tx. five grandchildren; Jeffrey Lutkenhaus and wife Ileana of Denton, Corey Lutkenhaus and his wife Jade of Muenster, Amy Lutkenhaus of Gainesville, and Joshua and Erika Reiter of Allen, and three great-grandsons Tripp, Tate, and Luke Lutkenhaus. She is also survived by brother Danny Tiller and wife Sandy of Cibolo, brother David Tiller and wife LaDonna of Gainesville, sister Vickie Hocker and husband Joe of New Braunfels, brother-in-law Doug Reiter and wife Chubby of Gainesville, sister-in-law June Bevans and husband John of Bedford, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Hoyt and Ocie Tiller, and mother-in-law and father-in-law Rose and Toney Reiter. The family wants to thank Home Hospice of Cooke County for their wonderful assistance and care during this difficult time. The nurses and staff are too numerous to mention. The family would like to personally thank Clara and Kathy. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Home Hospice of Cooke County or St. Mary’s Catholic Church. |
| RAYMOND TRUITT June 30, 1953 May 28, 1971 CLASS OF 1971 |
| DOFFIE GILBERT TRAMMEL September 4, 1953 July 31, 1982 CLASS OF 1971 |
| VICKIE LYNN "TILLER" HOCKER May 26, 1949 August 22, 2014 CLASS OF 1967 |
| VICKIE LYNN TILLER HOCKER CLASS OF 1967 Vickie Lynn Hocker, nee Tiller, died August 22, 2014, in New Braunfels, Texas. She was born in Gainesville, Texas, May 26, 1949, to Hoyt and Ocie Tiller, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Joseph Hocker of New Braunfels. She is also survived by her brothers, Danny Tiller and wife Sandy of Schertz, and David Tiller and wife LaDonna of Gainesville, and brother-in-law Gene Reiter of Gainesville. She was preceded in death by her sister, Shirley Reiter. Vickie was a graduate of Gainesville High School and North Texas State University with BA and MLS degrees. She was reference librarian at the Rosenberg Library in Galveston before moving to New Braunfels, where she was a school librarian before being named Director of the New Braunfels Public Library in 1982. In that capacity, she was instrumental in the design and construction of the present-day library. In her capacity as librarian, Vickie emphasized childhood literacy and encouraged young people to make the library a part of their education. Her many nieces and nephews were inspired by her dedication, her intelligence, and her humor. Their special memories of her are tied to her love of books and reading. Visitation in New Braunfels will be at the Doeppenschmidt Funeral Home on Monday August 25th from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Visitation in Gainesville will be at the Carroll Funeral Home on Wednesday August 27th from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. A graveside service will be conducted on Thursday August 28th at 10 a.m. at Fairview Cemetery, Gainesville, Texas. Memorials in Vickie's name can be made to the New Braunfels Friends of the Library, or to a charity of choice. |
| KENNETH THURMAN August 4, 1941 October 15, 2012 CLASS OF 1960 |
| KENNETH THURMAN CLASS OF 1960 Mass of Christian Burial for Kenneth James Thurman, 71, is scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 19, 2012, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Lindsay, with Rev. Ken Robinson officiating. Interment will follow in St. Peter's Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons Jeffrey Zimmerer, Johnathan Zimmerer, Benjamin Zimmerer, Joseph Krebs, Dustin Krebs, Cody Thurman, Levi Trubenbach and Godson Chris Kubis. A Rosary will be held at St. Peter's Catholic Church Thursday evening at 7 p.m., followed by family visitation. Lindsay resident Kenneth Thurman passed away Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, at Corinth Atrium at the age of 71. He was born Aug. 4, 1941, in Callisburg to Loyd and Alma (Partain) Thurman. Kenneth married Janie Kubis on May 6, 1961. He worked for Weber Aircraft for 40 years before retiring. Mr. Thurman was a referee for the Southwest Football Association for 20 years and was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Lindsay. Survivors of Kenneth Thurman include his wife, Janie Thurman of Lindsay; children and their spouses, Donna and Michael Zimmerer of Lindsay, Sherrie and Patrick Krebs of Bridgeport, Kenny and Gena Thurman of Lindsay, Beth and Karl Trubenbach of Muenster and Vicki Thurman of Lindsay; grandchildren, Jeffrey Zimmerer, Johnathan Zimmerer, Benjamin Zimmerer, Joseph Krebs, Ashley Krebs, Dustin Krebs, Jessica Thurman, Cody Thurman, Levi Trubenbach, Lacey Trubenbach, Henry Thurman and Simon Thurman; brother, Loyd Thurman, Jr. and his wife, Betty of Fort Worth; and sister, Betty Binford and her husband Dwayne of Marysville. |
| BILLY TRAUGHBER October 31, 1933 January 23, 1988 CLASS OF 1953 |
| SHIRLEY ANN "TURNHAM" BURKS December 1, 1944 April 6, 2013 CLASS OF 1962 |
| BILLY CHARLES TRAUGHBER (October 31, 1933-January 23, 1988) CLASS OF 1953 Birth: October 31, 1933 Cooke County Texas, USA Death: January 23, 1988 Midland County Texas, USA PFC US ARMY KOREA Family links: Parents: Barney Coleman Traughber (1902 - 1960) Nina Bell Lee Traughber (1908 - 1994) Spouse: Shirley J Traughber (1936 - 2001)* Sibling: Billy Charles Traughber (1933 - 1988) Jerry Edward Traughber (1938 - 2009)* *Calculated relationship Inscription: LOVING HUSBAND, FATHER & GRANDFATHER TOGETHER FOREVER MARRIED 6-1-54 Burial: Resthaven Memorial Park Midland Midland County Texas, USA |
| MARY ALICE TIBBETS July 12, 1933 November 26, 2015 GISD TEACHER |
| RUBY IMOGENE "TURNER" SMITH February 8, 1927 October 12, 2012 CLASS OF 1946 |
| MARY ELLEN "LEONARD" TURBEVILLE 1931 November 1, 2009 CLASS OF 1948 |
| JANE TRUITT DATES PENDING CLASS OF 1962 |
| MARY ALICE TIBBETS GISD TEACHER Funeral services for Mary Tibbets, 82, of Gainesville, are set for 3:00 PM Monday, November 30, 2015 at the First Baptist Church with Tim Stobaugh officiating. A private burial will be held at the Fairview Cemetery. Visitation is set for 1:00 - 3:00 PM Sunday, November 29, 2015 at the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home. Mary was born on July 12, 1933 in Enid, OK to Cullen Root and Mattie Alice (Strickland) Hunsucker. She passed away on November 26, 2015 in Grapevine. Mary graduated high school in 1950 in Hedley, TX. Continuing her education, she received her Bachelor's Degree from Texas Tech in 1954, and her Master's degree from Texas Women's University in 1969. She taught school in Odem and Texas City briefly before marrying Neil Tibbets. The couple moved to Gainesville in 1957 where she taught home economics and science for over 20 years. She also taught numerous Sunday School classes, served at the Claude Jones Daycare, volunteered at Buried Treasure, and was an active member of the Women's Missionary Union at the First Baptist Church in Gainesville. Mary is survived by her son Michael Tibbets and his wife Penny of Paris; son Martin Tibbets and his wife Susan of Newton, KS; grandchildren Jessica Powell Tibbets and her husband Ahmad of Washington, D.C.; Collin Hall and her husband Cody of College Station; Garrett Neil Tibbets of Kansas City, KS; Parker Tibbets of College Station; Libby Tibbets of Newton, KS; Maylon Tibbets and his wife Bridgette of Seattle, WA; and Mary Tibbets of Newton, KS; great-grandchildren Ashley Hall of College Station; and Ethan Hall of College Station. She is also survived by her brother Corky Hunsucker and his wife Barbara of N.C.; and sister Nancy Manny her husband Al of Lubbock. She was preceded in death by her husband Neil Tibbets; and her parents. Honorary pallbearers will be Joe Gibson, Charles Gibson, Robert Tuggle, Doug Selby, Sam Houston, Donny Miller, and Kyle Lyons. Memorial contributions may be made to Claude Jones Daycare, Samaritan's Purse, First Baptist Church in Gainesville, or a charity of your choice. |
| JEAN "TRAVELSTEAD" MCELREATH January 31, 1928 October 24, 2016 CLASS OF 1946 |
| JEAN "TRAVELSTEAD" MCELREATH (January 31, 1928-October 24, 2016) CLASS OF 1946 Betty Jean McElreath, 88, of Gainesville, passed away October 24, 2016 in Gainesville. Jean was born January 31, 1928 in Gainesville to Frank and Edna (Hayes) Travelstead. Survivors include: daughter Debra Denny and husband Reginald of Austin; daughter Dorian Ortowski and husband Ronny of Fort Worth; grandchildren: BrooksAnn, Stephin, and Cody and Cole Ortowski; and seven great-grandchildren. Mrs. McElreath was preceded in death by her parents and five brothers. Services will be held privately. Memorial contributions may be made to Abigail’s Arms. |
| JEANNE "TUDOR" CARTWRIGHT November 30, 1929 February 21, 2017 CLASS OF 1947 |
| JEANNE "TUDOR" CARTWRIGHT November 30, 1929 - February 21, 2017 CLASS OF 1947 Jeanne joined her late husband Richard on February 21st, less than a year after he died and whom she missed too much. Jeanne was born on Nov.30, 1929 in Dublin Texas to Floyd and Ethel Tudor. She grew up in Gainesville where she met and married Richard and raised 4 children. Jeanne graduated from Gainesville High School and went to college at Abilene Christian . She worked at the Gainesville Daily Register for many years prior to the birth of her children then later went to work for the Chamber of Commerce as an executive assistant. While there she planned and worked on events to promote businesses in Gainesville. She was an active member of Soroptimist Club, serving as President twice. In addition to charity work, she enjoyed her bridge club, visiting her children and grandchildren in other states and going to the family property in the East Texas pines. She is survived by Jo Lynn Cartwright of Dallas, Paula Sue Cartwright of Gainesville, Richard Bryan Cartwright and wife Becky of Kirbyville, TX. and Lon Brady Cartwright of Dallas. In addition, grandsons Benjamin Cartwright Mullen and wife Stacy of Denver,Co., grandson Richard Brady Cartwright and wife Katie of Dallas and her new great granddaughter, Emmie Jeanne who was named for her great grandmother. Watson, her black Lab won’t know what to do as she was her body guard. Our mother was the most purely sweet, good person that ever lived. She was the love of our Dad’s life and adored by all of us. No matter what we did that we shouldn’t have done, she loved us unconditionally. To disappoint her was worse than any punishment. To her dear friends, especially Georgia Wolf and Mary Lance, you not only looked after her but entertained her and made sure she was never lonely. We would like the thank the superb care and services offered by the people at Hospice Plus, especially Jeanette, for the extraordinary efforts all of them made to keep our mother comfortable and hold our hands through the end. Gratitude and love to her nurses from Home Health Care, Tammie and EJ, aid Twyla and her physical therapist. Most especially we will be forever grateful to our sister Sue, who moved from Colorado to be with and take care of Mother. She truly made the last year of her life a good one and no one could have done it better. If friends desire, the family would request donations in Mother’s name be directed to Hospice Plus or the Medal of Honor program in Gainesville. As much as we are grieving, our hearts are lightened to know that she is once again with the man she has loved for most of her 87 years. The romance can now continue. |
| MEGAN ELIZABETH TURBEVILLE October 07, 1988 February 19, 2017 CLASS OF 2007 |
| MEGAN ELIZABETH TURBEVILLE CLASS OF 2007 The Funeral Mass for Megan Turbeville, 28, of Gainesville, is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 25, 2016 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Fr. John Pacheco and Fr. Bryan Ketterer officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, February 24, with Rosary beginning at 7:30 p.m., at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home. Megan passed away February 19, 2017 in Dallas. Megan was born October 7, 1988 in Denton. She attended Saint Mary School in Gainesville, graduated from Gainesville High School and earned an Associate’s Degree at North Central Texas College. Megan graduated cum laude from Stephen F. Austin University in Nacogdoches with a major in English and minor in Secondary Education. At an early age, Megan felt the call to tutor peers. She continued to help others by tutoring at Gainesville Middle School, NCTC and others in need. It was her dream to teach high school English and be a track coach. Megan had an active interest in theatre and participated in NCTC Drama, Butterfield Stage and Lamp-Lite theatre in Nacogdoches. She was a member of the Gainesville Lions Club. Her hobbies included playing guitar, listening to music, reading, acting, playing sports and spending time with family and friends. Megan was employed by NCTC and First State Bank. Her contagious smile and resolute positivity will be missed by all that knew her. Survivors include: parents Tim and Mary (Schmidlkofer) Turbeville of Gainesville; brother Justin Turbeville and wife Shara of Livingston; brother Benjamin Turbeville of Gainesville; niece Jamie Turbeville of Livingston; friend Mark Rhoudes of Gainesville; grandparents Leroy and Rosina (Hess) Schmidlkofer of Gainesville; and numerous other beloved family members and friends. Megan was preceded in death by: grandparents Ben and Mary Ellen (Leonard) Turbeville. Megan’s cousins will be serving as pallbearers. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s School and the NCTC Foundation. |
| PAMELA SUE "TURNER" WOMACK September 04, 1955 December 16, 2016 CLASS OF 1973 |
| PAMELA SUE "TURNER" WOMACK Pamela Sue Turner Womack, age 61, of Ponder, TX, passed away Friday, December 16, 2016, in Fort Worth. She was born September 4, 1955 in San Diego, California. She was raised by her parents, Frank Liedtke and Lois M. Liedtke in Gainesville, TX and attended Gainesville High School. She married Ronnie Womack on April 3, 1981 in Lewisville. Pam worked in the construction Industry as a bookkeeper for 35 years. She loved animals and enjoyed life on the farm with her dogs, goats and sheep. Most important to her was her family and her grandchildren. Pam left her family with a legacy of love, happiness and wonderful memories. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, aunt and friend. She will missed by all who love her. Pam’s family includes: her husband, Ronnie; children, Chris Offord and Amy Conover; her four grandchildren, Dakota Pando, Christy Offord, Crash Conover, Veronica Conover; her parents, Frank and Laverna Liedtke; Mother, Lois Liedtke; siblings, Viki Giddens and husband, Robert; Billy Liedtke and wife, Wendy; Lanelle Green, Steve Estes, Kyle Estes, Glenn Ray Estes, and Randall Estes; several nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend a special thanks to all the friends that helped Pam during her long journey. A service to celebrate Pam's life will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 21, 2016, at Mulkey-Mason Funeral Home in Lewisville. Interment will follow at Old Hall Cemetery in Lewisville. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 20, 2016, at the funeral home. For online condolences please visit www.mulkeymason.com. |
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| GLENDA "SISSY" TRAMMELL BRADSHAW July 6, 1948 August 22, 2017 CLASS OF 1966 |
| GLENDA "SISSY" TRAMMELL BRADSHAW July 6, 1948 - August 22, 2017 CLASS OF 1966 Gainesville resident, Glenda "Sissy" Trammell Bradshaw, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at Texoma Medical Center in Denison at the age of sixty-nine. She was born July 6, 1948 in Gainesville to Teet and Edna (Smith) Trammell. Glenda had worked as a sales associate for K-Mart. Survivors include her daughter, Lisa Hall of Gainesville; sons, Michael Stevens and wife, Leslie of Belden, Mississippi and Scotty Stevens and wife, Linda of Gainesville; sister, Brenda Mobley of Gainesville; brothers, Allen Wayne Trammell of Gainesville and Bobby Trammell of Gainesville; eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and former husband, Donald Bradshaw of Gainesville. She was preceded in death by her parents. Family and friends will gather at Bella Vista Apartments Friday, August 25th at 6 p.m. for a Memorial Service. Cremation is under the direction of Meador Funeral Home, Gainesville. |
| NINA FEDOROVNA "TROFIMOVA" FRANCIOCCI March 1, 1982 September 2017 CLASS OF 1998 |
| NINA FEDOROVNA "TROFIMOVA" FRANCIOCCI March 1, 1982-September 2017 CLASS OF 1998 Nina Franciocci, age 35, was born March 1, 1982 in Yaroslavl, Russia to Luidmila and Fedor Trofimova. She spent her younger years in Russia where she was an outstanding student, winning the gold medal recognizing her in the top 3% of all students in Russia. In 1996, Nina received an award in a writing competition which earned her the opportunity to come to America. Nina lived with the Robert Cheatham family in Gainesville, Texas where she worked at Plaza Pharmacy while attending high school. After graduation from Gainesville High School and North Central Texas College, Nina attended Texas Woman's University where she graduated first in her class in the School of Business. She then began a successful career in the pharmaceutical industry where she later achieved the position of Business Director for Merz North America. Nina was a loving member of the Cheatham family where she was introduced to many cultural aspects of America, and experienced many enjoyable events with the family. She loved being a Texan and was proud to call it home. Her time spent at Gainesville High School, North Central Texas College and Texas Woman's University was a time of academic success, awards, and life-long friendships. Nina had resided in the Houston area since 2005. She was an active member in her community and very devoted to her job. She is survived by her husband Emmanuel Franciocci, and the loves of her life, her sons Maximus,age 4 and Luka, age 1.5. She is also survived by her Russian Family- her parents, Luidmila and Fedor, her sister Rita, and her niece, Anastasia. She is also survived by her American parents, Robert and Melinda Cheatham, sister Cory Cheatham Corbin, husband Clint, and sister Chaney Cheatham. Nina also had one nephew, Crosby Corbin and one niece, Ainsley Cheatham. A celebration of Nina's life will be held on September 17th, 2017 at First United Methodist Church in Gainesville, Texas at 3:00 PM. |
| JUDY "TURLEY" FLETCHER February 3, 2018 CLASS PENDING |
| JUDY "TURLEY" FLETCHER February 3, 2018 CLASS PENDING It is with great sadness that the family of Judy Fletcher announces her passing on Saturday, February 3, 2018. Pastor Clay Horton from Flower Mound, TX will conduct the funeral service, which is set for 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at Geo. J. Carroll Funeral followed by a private burial. A visitation will be held at the Geo. J. Carroll Funeral Home on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 from 7:00 to 8:00 P.M. Judy was born on October 27 in Ft. Worth, TX to Brady Turley and Lillian (Griffith) Turley. Judy attended schools in Gainesville, TX. She furthered her education at Cooke County College (NCTC) and received her degree as a Registered Nurse. She was a well known nurse in the Emergency Room at Gainesville Memorial Hospital for many years, followed by service as a director of Home Health for multiple agencies. Upon retirement, she proudly served as a mentor for the nursing program at NCTC for several years. Judy will be remembered as a devoted, fun-loving wife, mother, and grandmother, who always gave of her time and heart. She is preceded in death by her parents, Brady and Lillian Turley, and her brother, Donald Turley. Judy is survived by her husband, Terry Fletcher of Gainesville, TX; daughter Tammy and T.K. McGehee of Gainesville, TX; Son, Donny and Cathy Lloyd of Gainesville, TX; and daughter, Cynthia and Matt Nelson of Denton, TX. She is also survived by a step-son, Jason Fletcher of Wichita Kansas. Granddaughters included Brittany Zielanski, Taylor Smith, Kiley Edington, and Victoria Schaeferling. She is also survived by three precious great-grandchildren. Step- grandchildren include Lyndon and Steel Fletcher, Brady, Colby and Bailey Green, and numerous other great grandchildren. Pall-bearers are Jason Fletcher, Zack Zielanski, Kyle Smith, and WernerPaul Schaeferling. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Home Hospice of Cooke County. |
| VERNA JEAN TURNAGE EVANS January 23, 1933 October 14, 2018 CLASS OF 1950 |
| VERNA JEAN TURNAGE EVANS January 23, 1933 October 14, 2018 CLASS OF 1950 Verna Jean Turnage Evans, 85, passed away on October 14, 2018. She was born on January 23, 1933, to Vernon Turnage and Beatrice (Moses) Turnage. Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on October 20, 2018, at St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 401 S. Crockett, Sherman, Texas. Graveside service will be held at 11:30 am at Fairview Cemetery in Gainesville, Texas. Born and raised in Gainesville, Texas, she was part of a very close family with holidays celebrated with grandparents, aunts and uncles and cousins. Growing up she loved school, reading, writing poetry, family frontier stories, playing tennis and singing with family and played accordion for civic groups and weekly radio program. As an adult she enjoyed books, music, tennis, pets, singing old songs and exploring country roads with family. She married Scott Evans at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Gainesville, February 4, 1955. They then lived in Sherman, Texas, where their children were born and baptized at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church. Verna graduated from Gainesville High School and earned a B.A. in Music Education at Southeastern State College and a Master of Library Science at North Texas State. She was music teacher and school librarian for over 20 years. Verna retired in Sherman in 2002. She is survived by two daughters, Laurie Frantz (Doug) of Sante Fe, NM; Erin Cook (Randy) of Anna, Texas; son Kirk Evans (Maureen Lawler) Dallas, Texas; grandchildren, Evan Cook, Rachael Cook and Bryan Cook; two great-grandchildren Kenzie Cook and Ainsley Cook; step-sister Ora Lee Leeth of Stephenville, Texas She was preceded in death by her parents and step-father Garland Weatherly. In lieu of flowers the family is asking for donations to be made to Fisher Center for Alzemier's Research Foundation. To sign the registry go to: meadorfuneralhomes.com Published on October 18, 2018 |
| PATSY LOU TURNER BRANNAN February 21, 1940 February 20, 2019 CLASS OF 1958 |
| PATSY LOU TURNER BRANNAN February 21, 1940-February 20, 2019 CLASS OF 1958 Patsy Lou Turner Brannan, 78, of Gainesville, Texas went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, following a long illness. Born February 21, 1940 in Gainesville, she graduated from Gainesville High School in 1958, Gainesville Junior College in 1960 and then received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of North Carolina, Charlotte. She and Robert "Bob" Brannan were married April 30, 1960. Mrs. Brannan owned and operated Little Waxhaw Daycare for eight years and co-owned the Anvil Shop furniture store, both in Waxhaw, North Carolina. She later taught fifth grade in Monroe, North Carolina. Survivors include her husband Bob; sister Betty Kay McAden; children, Joe Brannan and wife Kay, Tom Brannan and wife Jo, David Brannan and wife Shelly, Kathy Montague and Susie Nickerson and husband Jimmy; and grandchildren, Michael Montague and Stormy, Carlos and Selena Brannan. She was a wonderful mother and devoted wife with a love for science. She chose to donate her body to education and research at Southwest Medical Center. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Published on February 23, 2019 |
| BEETRICE "Beetie" "TRIMBLE" MARIE ELLIS May 20, 1932-June 18, 2019 CLASS OF 1950 |
| BEETRICE "Beetie" "TRIMBLE" MARIE ELLIS May 20, 1932 - June 18, 2019 CLASS OF 1950 Funeral services for Beetrice "Beetie" Marie Ellis, 87, of Allen, formerly of Gainesville, are set for 11:00 AM Saturday, June 22, 2019 at the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home with Dr. Jeff Langley officiating. Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery in Gainesville. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral at 10:00 AM Saturday at the funeral home. Beetie was born on May 20, 1932 in Gainesville to William Oscar Trimble and Eva Mae (Teague) Trimble. She passed away on June 18, 2019 in Allen. Beetie is survived by her daughter Cindy Galbreath of McKinney; grandson Chase Galbreath of Dallas; granddaughter Carli McIvor and her husband Chris of Austin; and her two great-granddaughters Kinley McIvor, and Hattie McIvor. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Ted Ellis; four brothers; and 4 sisters. |