Obituaries
Local obituaries for Gatesville, Texas
Ann Nell DeLord
Jan 19, 2026
Ann Nell DeLord, age 91 of Gatesville, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, January 22, 2026 at Eastwood Baptist Church with Pastor Lynn Parks officiating. Burial will follow at Pearl Cemetery. The family will receive visitors one hour prior to the service at the church.
Ann Nell was born July 8, 1934...
Felix Luna Peñaloza
Jan 18, 2026
Felix Luna Peñaloza, age 89, of Gatesville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 18, 2026, surrounded by his family.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Iglesia Hispana de Gatesville, with Pastor Ezequiel Casas officiating.
Felix was born on January 14, 1937, to the late Patricio and Marcos Luna Peñaloza in Rancho Agua...
Patsy Yvonne Brown
Jan 15, 2026
Patsy Brown, age 85 of Gatesville, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, January 22, 2026 at Waco Memorial Park, located in Robinson, Texas with Pastor Hardy Smith Officiating.
Patsy Yvonne Brown was born on April 16, 1940 to the late Herman and Velma Lee Childress in Kosse, Texas. She dedicated many years...
Robert Francis Austin
Jan 10, 2026
Robert Francis Austin, age 88 of Gatesville, went to be with Jesus on January 10, 2026.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 23, at Scott’s Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Restland Cemetery with full military honors.
Bob was born on September 28, 1937, to the late Walter Leroy Austin and Grace Catherine O’Brien. He was born and...
Gary Lynn Bray
Jan 8, 2026
Gary Lynn Bray, age 64 of Gatesville, passed away on January 8, 2026. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 13, at Scott’s Funeral Home.
Gary was born on September 1, 1961, in Killeen, Texas to the late Chester Bray and Barbara Robertson. Gary grew up in Gatesville and graduated from Gatesville High School in 1980. On...
James Malcholm McHargue
Jan 2, 2026
James Malcholm McHargue, 81, of Gatesville, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026.
Malcholm was born on September 13, 1944, to Lonnie Edgar and Gladys Estelle (Marshall) McHargue. He grew up in Mound, Texas, and graduated from Gatesville High School in 1963.
Malcholm spent much of his time away from work coaching softball and baseball, faithfully watching and cheering teams on at...
Willis Lee Rhymes
Jan 1, 2026
Willis Lee “Corkey” Rhymes, age 45, of Gatesville, Texas went to rest in the arms of our Lord on January 1, 2026. He was born to Denny Doyle Rhymes Sr. and Lola Mae Rhymes on January 17, 1980.
Visitation will be held at 1:00 p.m. on January 10, 2026, at Scott’s Funeral Home in Gatesville. Graveside services will follow at 2:00...
Lynn Eileen Stanaway
Dec 31, 2025
Lynn Eileen Stanaway, 65 of Gatesville, Texas passed away on December 31, 2025. Born on August 22, 1960 in San Francisco, California, Lynn lived a life of generosity, warmth, and fun times had with family and friends.
Lynn had a career in massage therapy where she owned her own business and worked on a cruise ship at one time. She was...
James (Jim) Alvin Scott
Dec 29, 2025
James “Jim” Scott, 78, of Gatesville, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 29, 2025 in his home of nearly 50 years surrounded by family.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 3. 2026, at First Baptist Church in Gatesville with Minister Ted Foote officiating. Burial will follow at Ater Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 5:00 p.m....
Truett Weldon Bates
Dec 27, 2025
Truett Weldon Bates, age 82 of Pearl, passed away on December 27, 2025.
Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 30, at the Bates family cemetery.
Truett was born in Gatesville, Texas on July 18, 1943, to the late Morris and Lona Bates. He graduated from Texas A&M University and worked in various professions. Truett was a dedicated...
Patsy Jean Mathews
Dec 26, 2025
Patsy Jean Mathews, lovingly known as “Mammaw,” age 90, of Temple, Texas, formerly of Gatesville, Texas, entered into the presence of her Lord on December 26, 2025, while residing at Cornerstone Gardens in Temple.
Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Gatesville Masonic Cemetery with Pastor Charles McKamie officiating.
Born June 22, 1935, in Corpus Christi,...
Dean Orby Meyer
Dec 19, 2025
Dean Orby Meyer, age 65, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 19, 2025.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on December 29, 2025, at Barn Church Ministries, located at 7374 State East Highway 36, Hamilton, Texas 76531. The family will receive visitors at 10:00 a.m. prior to the service.
Dean was born...
Lloyd Murl Bushong
Dec 19, 2025
Lloyd Murl Bushong, age 74, of Gatesville, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025.
Private family Interment will be held at a later date.
Lloyd was born on October 31, 1951, in Aransas Pass, Texas, to the late Tommie and Betty Pitts Bushong. He grew up in West Texas and graduated from Gatesville High School in 1970.
In 1971, Lloyd enlisted in the...
Teresa Medina
Dec 18, 2025
Teresa Medina, age 77, of Gatesville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 18, 2025.
Visitation with her family will be held from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Scott’s Funeral Home.
Teresa was born October 11, 1948, in Lampasas, Texas, to the late Mencho and Maria Garza Medina. She grew up and...
Virgie Mae Shinault
Dec 17, 2025
Virgie Mae Phillips Shinault passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, while in Parkview Hospital in Mexia.
Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, December 19, at Turnersville Cemetery in Turnersville with Pastor Larry Williams officiating. Visitation will be held from 11:00 -12:30 at Scott’s Funeral Home in Gatesville prior to the service.
Virgie was born on October 29,...
James Ervin Gossett
Dec 14, 2025
James “Jim” Gossett, age 90 of Gatesville, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, December 18, 2025 at Scott’s Funeral Home with Pastor Michael Bragdon officiating. The family will receive visitors from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Wednesday evening at the funeral home.
Jim was born July 2, 1935 to the late Melvin...
Johnnie Steven Jackson
Dec 10, 2025
Johnnie Steven Jackson passed away on December 10, 2025, in Gatesville, Texas, leaving behind a family who loved him deeply, a room that now feels quieter without his laugh, and a deer chili recipe no one can quite replicate.
A celebration of Johnnie’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m on January 18 at American Legion Post 42 in Gatesville where...
Sherry Lynne Rhoads
Dec 9, 2025
Sherry Lynne Rhoads passed away unexpectedly on December 9, 2025, at her home, The Lone Oak Ranch, in Valley Mills, Texas. Sherry was born on December 29, 1960, and was 64 years young at the time of her passing.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 13, at Scott’s Funeral Home in Gatesville. Burial will follow at...
Lisa Wilkins Holder
Dec 6, 2025
Lisa Ann Wilkins Holder, age 61 of Gatesville, was called home to be with her husband on Saturday, December 6, 2025.
She was born on July 15, 1964, to the late Williman Leavell and Mary Wilkins in Gatesville, Texas. Lisa attended Gatesville High School and later continued her education at Mary Hardin-Baylor University, where she pursued her dream of becoming a...
Duane Anthony Williams
Dec 4, 2025
Duane Anthony Williams, age 62 of Gatesville, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 4, 2025.
Duane was born on June 16, 1963 in Wichita, Kansas to Louis and Anne Williams. He moved around as a child as his dad was in the United States Air Force. He lived most of his life in Marysville, California, where he met his wife,...
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