Obituaries

Local obituaries for Gatesville, Texas


Polly Brown Cummings

Polly Brown Cummings

Aug 12, 2025

Polly Cummings, age 90, of Gatesville, passed away peacefully at her home in Bee House on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.

A celebration of her life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Scott’s Funeral Home in Gatesville. Her family will receive visitors one hour prior to the service.

Polly Brown Cummings was born July 14, 1935, in...

John Denny Morgan

John Denny Morgan

Aug 12, 2025

John Morgan, age 68 of Gatesville, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, August 16, 2025 at Scott’s Funeral Home, with Pastor Wray Nunn officiating. The family will receive visitors from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.

John Denny Morgan was born on December 10, 1956 to John...

James "Jim" Ivey Reaves

James "Jim" Ivey Reaves

Aug 8, 2025

James “Jim” Ivey Reaves, a dedicated public servant, passionate advocate for Texas agriculture, and beloved husband, son, brother, and friend, passed away of natural causes on Friday, August 8th, 2025 in Austin, Texas. Known for his warm smile, heartfelt greetings, and unwavering commitment to others, Jim left an indelible mark on his community, colleagues, and loved ones.

Born to Les and...

Andy Ray Massingill

Andy Ray Massingill

Aug 7, 2025

Andy Ray Massingill, of Gatesville, Texas passed away on August 7, 2025 at the age of 70, after being diagnosed with cancer a few weeks prior. At his request, there will be no public service. A private immediate family celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date.

Andy was born to parents Raymond Earl and Esther Hyles Massingill. He...

Charles Melvin Combs, Jr.

Charles Melvin Combs, Jr.

Aug 7, 2025

Charles Melvin Combs, Jr., age 61 of Gatesville, Texas, passed away on August 7, 2025. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 23, at the Mound Cowboy Church Pavillion.

Chuck was born on October 28, 1963, in Norwood, Colorado to the late Charles Melvin Combs, Sr. and Anita Combs. Chuck cowboyed as a young man in Colorado...

Roe Dennis Loving

Roe Dennis Loving

Aug 6, 2025



Roe Dennis Loving, age 75 of Gatesville, passed away on August 6, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 14 at Scott’s Funeral Home.

Roe was born in Dallas on April 19, 1950, to the late James and Kathleen Brumbalow Loving. Roe was an active member of the Gatesville Revival Center where he served as an...

Johnny F. Weaver

Johnny F. Weaver

Aug 6, 2025

Johnny F. Weaver Sr., age 77, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2025, at home surrounded by family. A Celebration of Life for Johnny will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 9 at Gatesville Country Club.

Johnny was born at Gatesville Memorial Hospital on March 8, 1948, to S.O. and Gladys Weaver. He graduated from Gatesville High School in...

Helen Estelle Stovall

Helen Estelle Stovall

Aug 5, 2025

Helen Stovall, age 91 of Gatesville, passed away to be with her heavenly family on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at Scott’s Funeral Home with Pastor Lynn Parks officiating. Interment will follow at Restland Cemetery. The family will receive visitors one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Helen Estelle...

Donna Faye Gummelt

Donna Faye Gummelt

Aug 2, 2025

Donna Faye Gummelt, age 78, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at her home in Gatesville.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 8, 2025, at Scott’s Funeral Home with Pastor Wray Nunn officiating. Burial will follow at Restland Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Donna was...

Kaidyn "KV" Vargas

Kaidyn "KV" Vargas

Jul 28, 2025

Kaidyn "KV” Vargas of Gatesville left this world on July 28, 2025, at the age of 14. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 2, at Scott’s Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Restland Cemetery.

Kaidyn was a student of Gatesville ISD. Kaidyn played many sports throughout the years from soccer and coach pitch to basketball. He...

Melody Rena' Clark Williams

Melody Rena' Clark Williams

Jul 27, 2025

Melody Rena’ Clark Williams, age 67 of Gatesville, passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025, in Forney, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 9 at Scott’s Funeral Home in Gatesville. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. on Friday, August 8 at Scott’s...

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,...