Obituaries

Local obituaries for Gatesville, Texas


Frankie Helena Russell

Frankie Helena Russell

Jul 22, 2025

Frankie Russell, “Omaw”, 87, of Bishop, Texas, passed away peacefully in her home on July 22, 2025.

Visitation for Frankie will be held on Friday, August 1st, 2025, from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m., at Scott’s Funeral Home, 2425 East Main Street, Gatesville, Texas. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. Upon conclusion, burial will be at Ater Cemetery in Ater, Coryell...

Kenneth Ray McLearen

Kenneth Ray McLearen

Jul 15, 2025

Kenneth Ray McLearen, age 78, of Oglesby, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 18, 2025, at Scott’s Funeral Home with Dr. Sam Crosby officiating. Interment will follow at Post Oak Cemetery in Oglesby. The family will receive visitors one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Kenneth Ray...

Carolyn Davidson

Carolyn Davidson

Jul 10, 2025

Carolyn Mabery Davidson passed away peacefully July 10, 2025 at the age of 91 years old.

Graveside services will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Davidson Cemetery with Rev. Jeff Huckeby officiating. Davidson Cemetery on FM 1829 is only accessible from the south via FM 107, due to the closure of FM 1829 just north of the cemetery,...

Joyce Brasher Ashcraft

Joyce Brasher Ashcraft

Jul 9, 2025

Joyce Brasher Ashcraft, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2025, at 8:30 p.m., at the age of 89.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 14, 2025, at Turnersville Cemetery with Pastor Jon Crosby officiating.

Born on August 24, 1935, to Ernestine Laxson Brasher and Wyatt Washington Brasher, Joyce grew up...

Ruth Diane Wilson

Ruth Diane Wilson

Jul 8, 2025

Ruth Diane Wilson, age 82 of Copperas Cove, Texas, passed away on July 8, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 19 at Harness Funeral Home in Buffalo, Wyoming. Interment will follow the service at Willow Grove Cemetery in Buffalo. The family will receive visitors from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00p.m on Saturday, July 12 at...

Richard Wayne Webb

Richard Wayne Webb

Jul 5, 2025

Richard Wayne Webb, age 71 of Waco, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025. The family will receive visitors from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9, at Scott’s Funeral Home in Gatesville. A private burial will be held at Pendleton Cemetery.

Richard Wayne Webb was born on March 29, 1954, in Arlington, Texas to the late Betty McDonald...

Walter Lee Bell

Walter Lee Bell

Jul 4, 2025

Walter Lee Bell, age 76 of Gatesville, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2025.

Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 26, at Scott’s Funeral Home in Gatesville with a reception to follow.

Walter was born on November 3, 1948, to the late Morris and Ama Bell in Houston, Texas. The family soon moved to Gatesville where Walter...

Nina Lynn Carter

Nina Lynn Carter

Jul 4, 2025

Lynn Carter, age 62 of Gatesville, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, July 4, 2025.

Memorial services will be scheduled at a later date.

Nina Lynn Carter was born on July 13, 1962 to the late John Edwin and Reva Holt Morgan in Gatesville, Texas. She grew up and attended school in Gatesville, graduating from Gatesville High School. Lynn began...

Dodie Kettler

Dodie Kettler

Jul 4, 2025

Dodie Kettler, age 79 of Gatesville, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at St. John Lutheran Church in Coryell City, with Pastor Christopher Richmann officiating. The family will welcome visitors one hour prior to the service at the church.

Gloria Elizabeth (Dodie) Kettler was born on November 20,...

Helen Castleman Hayes

Helen Castleman Hayes

Jul 3, 2025

Helen Post Castleman Hayes was born on December 10th, 1940 in Ft. Worth, TX to John Timothy Post, II & Beulah Marshall (Powell) Post. 

As a young child she lived a life of privilege in Tyler, TX during the war. Her grandfather Kirby Post was a VP of the Cotton Belt Railroad. Her grandfather Jermin Powell was in high fashion sales....

Ronnie Doyle Rhodes

Ronnie Doyle Rhodes

Jul 2, 2025

Ronnie Doyle Rhodes, 80, of Gatesville, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Scott’s Funeral Home with Pastor Sam Crosby officiating. The family will welcome visitors one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Ronnie was a man whose...

Hazel Levorn Hodges

Hazel Levorn Hodges

Jul 1, 2025

Hazel Hodges, age 82 of Gatesville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.

Celebration of life services will be held at a later date.

Hazel Levorn Hodges was born at home in Bell County on November 23, 1942, to the late William and Lizzie Gober Stubblefield. She was one of fourteen children. She attended school in both Moody and Flat, Texas...

Michael Greg Luedeker

Michael Greg Luedeker

Jun 29, 2025

Michael Greg Luedeker, age 70, of McGregor, Texas passed away peacefully on June 29, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.

Born on May 13, 1955, in Waco, Texas, Michael was a loving father, caring brother, and cherished friend. He was known for his kind heart and desire to enjoy life, including sports, fishing and BBQ! He touched the lives of many through...

Michael Steele

Michael Steele

Jun 27, 2025

Michael Timothy Steele, age 47, of Gatesville, passed away on Friday morning, June 27, 2025.

Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at Scott’s Funeral Home with Pastor Andy Davis officiating.

Michael was born at Fort Ord, California, on April 30, 1978, to William and Lisa Steele. He lived in numerous states during his childhood. He graduated...

Nancy Katherine Lee

Nancy Katherine Lee

Jun 24, 2025

Kathy Lee, age 72 of Gatesville, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.

Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 28, 2025 at Maypearl Cemetery, located at 12690 FM 157, Maypearl, Texas. The family will welcome visitors from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday at Scott’s Funeral Home in Gatesville.

Nancy Katherine Lee was born on August 7,...

Randell Alvin Clifton

Randell Alvin Clifton

Jun 23, 2025

Randell Alvin Clifton, age 68, passed away on June 23, 2025. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Scott’s Funeral Home in Gatesville.

Randell was born on October 21, 1956, in Denver City, Texas to the late O.A. and Kathy Clifton. He grew up in Denver City and graduated from Denver City High School...

Armando Campos

Armando Campos

Jun 15, 2025

Armando Campos left us on June 15, 2025, at the age of 58. There are no services scheduled at this time. 

Armando was born on August 17, 1966. He was a man whose life was defined by his immense love for his family and his generous spirit.

Armando was a devoted son. He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Anastacio...

James Bedford Cravens

James Bedford Cravens

Jun 12, 2025

James Cravens, age 80 of Gatesville, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025.

Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Flint Creek Cemetery.

James Bedford Cravens was born July 29, 1944 to the late James Bert and Evelyn Lashley Cravens in Denison, Texas. He grew up and attended school in Denison. James enlisted into the United...

Nancy Fay Taylor

Nancy Fay Taylor

Jun 12, 2025

Nancy Taylor, age 61 of Gatesville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 12, 2025.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at Scott’s Funeral Home with Pastor Max Gunn officiating. Interment will follow at Restland Cemetery. The family will welcome visitors at the funeral home on Monday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Nancy Fay Taylor...

Patricia Ann Mayfield

Patricia Ann Mayfield

Jun 7, 2025

Patricia Ann Mayfield, beloved daughter, sister, and aunt, passed away on Saturday, June 7, at the age of 74 in Gatesville, Texas. Pat’s memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18, at Scott’s Funeral Home. The family will welcome visitors one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will follow at the family’s...