Obituaries
Local obituaries for Gatesville, Texas
Joan Westbrook Hill
Jun 9, 2026
Joan Hill, 92 of Jonesboro, Texas passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. She spent her last days surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 15 at Scott’s Funeral Home with Royce Rhoades officiating. Interment will follow at Jonesboro Cemetery. The family will receive...
Stanley Justiss Sadler
Jun 4, 2026
Stanley Justiss Sadler, age 88, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2026, in Temple, Texas.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 22, 2026, at the Presbyterian Church of Gatesville, with Rev. Dr. Buddy Wheat officiating.
Born in Gatesville, Texas on December 12, 1937, he was the fifth of five children. He attended school in Gatesville, where he served...
Jo Marion Ellis
Jun 4, 2026
Jo Marion Williams Ellis, age 87, of Buffalo, Texas, passed peacefully on June 4, 2026, at Our Hospice House in Belton, with her daughter, granddaughters, and nieces by her side.
Celebration of Life services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 13, 2026 at Scott’s Funeral Home with private family internment following at Moffat Cemetery. The family will welcome visitors...
Nola Mae Jurek
Jun 3, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Nola Mae Jurek, who departed this world peacefully on June 3, 2026, at the age of 83. She was in the comforting presence of her family at Scott and White Hospital in Temple, Texas, as she took her final journey home.
A private service will...
Gerald (Jerry) Nicholas Brennan Jr.
Jun 2, 2026
Jerry Brennan, 60, also known as "Pops," passed away peacefully on June 2, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, friendship, service, and unwavering devotion to his family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at Scott’s Funeral Home. Private family interment will be held later that afternoon. The family will welcome visitors one...
Debra (Jeanne) Jean Griffith
Jun 2, 2026
Debra Jean Griffith (Jeanne), age 70, of Gatesville, Texas passed away on Tuesday evening, June 2, 2026.
A celebration of her life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Trinity Baptist Church, with Pastor Sam Crosby officiating.
Jeanne was born on December 5, 1955 in Midland, Texas to Howard and Janis Davis Glass. She was raised by her...
Brett Allen Smith
Jun 1, 2026
Brett Allen Smith, age 65, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 1, in Temple, Texas. Memorial services with full military honors will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, June 15 at Houston National Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 1:00 -2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at Scott’s Funeral Home in Gatesville.
Brett was born on August 7,...
Donald Dace Parrish
Jun 1, 2026
Donald Dace Parrish, known and loved by so many as “DD” or “Daddy D,” passed away on June 1, 2026, at the age of 77, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, hard work, and unwavering devotion to his family. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at Scott's Funeral Home in Gatesville. Interment will...
Lonny Luanne Dossey
May 31, 2026
Lonny Luanne Dossey, age 69, passed away on May 31, 2026. A private family service will be held at a later date.
Lonny was born in Gatesville, Texas on August 2, 1956, to the late Lonnie E. Dossey and Norma Y. Nichols. Lonnie was a long-haul truck driver until she became ill and could no longer work. She was an animal...
John Burke Barnhill
May 30, 2026
John Burke Barnhill, 83, of Gatesville, Texas, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2026. Services will be held Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 11:00am at the Gatesville Church of Christ, Justin Hall officiating. Visitation with the family begins at 10:30am. Burial will follow at Restland Cemetery.
John’s deep love of God was apparent in his daily Bible study and prayer, his...
James Gayle Martin
May 28, 2026
James Gayle Martin was born on August 12, 1947, in Belleville, Illinois, to Gayle and Eldora Martin. His family moved to San Antonio, TX, when Jim was 11. He attended the University of Texas at Austin, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering in 1971 (Hook ’em Horns!), and became a professional engineer. His career included...
Howard Lee White
May 28, 2026
Howard Lee White, age 79 of Gatesville, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026.
Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at Turnersville Cemetery with Pastor Lee Kelley officiating.
Howard was born on December 26, 1946, in Lampasas, Texas, to the late Merville “Stump” White and Dorothy Coston White. He grew up and attended school in Temple....
Sara Lee Perryman
May 27, 2026
Sara Lee Perryman, age 83 of the Harman community, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Copperas Cove. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, June 1, at Pidcoke Cemetery. After the service, family and friends are invited to the Harman School House in the Harman community to celebrate Sara’s life.
Sara Lee Survant Perryman was born...
James Merle Gallaway
May 26, 2026
James Gallaway, age 82, of Gatesville, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
James Merle Gallaway was born on September 21, 1943, in Coryell City, Texas, to the late Rupert Paul Gallaway and Lottie Beatrice Scott Gallaway. He attended school in Gatesville and graduated from Gatesville High School in 1961. Following graduation, he began his career working for Coca-Cola and Meeks...
Charles Wendell Munson
May 16, 2026
Charles Wendell Munson, lovingly known as “C.W.,” passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026, in Temple, Bell County, Texas, surrounded by the love of his daughters and grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 22, 2026, at Restland Cemetery in Gatesville. A celebration of Charles’ life, where family and friends can gather to honor his memory, share...
Robert Benjamin Weaver
May 14, 2026
Robert (Rob) Benjamin Weaver, 84 of Everman, passed away on Thursday, May 14 in Euless, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 27 at Scott’s Funeral Home in Gatesville, Texas. Interment will follow at Restland Cemetery. The family will receive visitors one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Rob grew up on the...
William "Bill" Justus Hix
May 13, 2026
Bill Hix, age 79 of Gatesville, passed away at his home surrounded by family on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
William “Bill” Justus Hix was born October 30, 1946 to the late W.T. and Harriett Sebastian Hix in Gatesville, Texas. He attended school in Gatesville, graduating from Gatesville High School in 1965, where he excelled in both football and basketball. After graduation,...
Elizabeth Odell Midgley
May 10, 2026
Elizabeth Odell Dent Midgley passed away on Sunday May 10, 2026, at the age of 72.
Memorial services will be held at 9:00 a.m. Monday, June 1, 2026, at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen.
Elizabeth was born on January 27, 1954, in Timpson, Texas to the late Jack and Betty Alene Coppedge Dent. She grew up in Guthrie, Texas, where...
Linda Susan Miller
May 9, 2026
Linda Susan Miller, 71, of Gatesville, Texas passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Linda was born in Chicago, Illinois on January 11, 1955. The daughter of the late Roger and Frances J. Monfeli (Mirabile), Linda grew up in Bensenville and attended Fenton High School.
Early on Linda moved to Texas. She always enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She...
Herman Wayne Hamilton
May 9, 2026
Herman Wayne Hamilton, 73, of Gatesville, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2026, in Temple, Texas, surrounded by the love of his family.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 24, 2026 at the American Legion Post 42 in Gatesville.
Herman was born on September 26, 1952, in Gatesville, Texas, to Wilton J.D. “Jake” Hamilton and...
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