Obituaries

Local obituaries for Gatesville, Texas


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...

Joey Gregg Russell

Joey Gregg Russell

Jun 6, 2025

Joey Gregg Russell, age 63 of Woodway, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025.

Joey was born on March 26, 1962 to the late James David and Wanda Faubion Russell in Gatesville, Texas. He graduated from Midway High School in 1980 and later from Texas State University. He was also a graduate from underwater robotics school. Joey enjoyed playing the guitar,...

Emily Adeline Young

Emily Adeline Young

Jun 3, 2025

Emily Adeline Ament Young, age 99 of Gatesville, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 6, 2025 at Scott’s Funeral Home with Rev. Stephen Schmidt officiating. The family will welcome visitors one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Emily Young was born January 25, 1926 to the late Kay...

Bobbie Anne Cameron

Bobbie Anne Cameron

Jun 3, 2025

Bobbie Anne Cameron, age 92 of Gatesville, peacefully entered the presence of her Savior on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Gatesville with Rev. Richard Ray officiating.

Bobbie was born on September 18, 1932, to Reece and Luella Shelby in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She grew up in...

Glee Hope Sturdivant

Glee Hope Sturdivant

Jun 1, 2025

Glee Hope Sturdivant passed away peacefully in her home on June 1, 2025, at the age of 83.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, June 14 at Turnersville Cemetery in Turnersville, Texas with Rick Moore officiating. Arrangements are being handled by Palms Funeral Home in Angleton, Texas and Scott’s Funeral Home in Gatesville, Texas.

Glee was born on...

Martha Pearl McHargue Skinner

Martha Pearl McHargue Skinner

Jun 1, 2025

On June 1, 2025, Martha Pearl McHargue Skinner, Southlake, Texas, at the age of 100 years, entered the presence of the Lord. Services will be held at the grave site at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 7, at Mound Cemetery in Mound, Texas.

Martha was born October 2, 1924, in Mound to Oren and Lizzie McHargue. She graduated from Gatesville High...

David Folsom Davidson

David Folsom Davidson

May 30, 2025

David F. Davidson, age 93 of Dallas, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 30, 2025.

Family graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 13, 2025 at Mound Cemetery, followed by funeral services at 11:00 a.m. Friday at White Mound Baptist Church, with Rev. Bruce Cox officiating.

David Folsom Davidson was born on January 25, 1932, in Mound, Texas to...

Melissa Ann Knapp

Melissa Ann Knapp

May 30, 2025

Melissa Knapp, age 59 of Gatesville, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025.

Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at the White Mound Cowboy Church with Pastor Bruce Cox officiating.

Melissa Ann Knapp was born in Waco, Texas to Wayne and Amlie Davis Honea. She grew up in Connally, where she completed her education, graduating...

Patricia Ann Moore

Patricia Ann Moore

May 25, 2025

With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of Patricia Ann Moore “Granny” on May 25, 2025, at the age of 74. Pat was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose laughter, stubborn spirit, quick wit and love will never be forgotten. A luncheon and gathering will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 1 at...

Hilton Flave Watts

Hilton Flave Watts

May 25, 2025

Hilton “Flave” Watts, age 89 of Gatesville, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025 at his home near Turnersville, which was the place he called home for many, many years.

Celebration of Life services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at the Turnersville Community Center. Refreshments will be served followed by a short eulogy by immediate...

Henry Leon Bridges

Henry Leon Bridges

May 25, 2025

Henry Leon Bridges, age 77 of Evant, passed away on May 25, 2025, in Temple.

Leon was born on January 28, 1948, in St. Joseph, Louisiana to Lola Reese and Robert Bridges. Leon graduated from Ringgold High School in Louisiana in 1968 and shortly after was drafted in the United States Army. Leon served proudly in the infantry as a tunnel...

Belva Jean Blanchard

Belva Jean Blanchard

May 16, 2025

Belva Jean Blanchard, age 89 of Gatesville, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 16, 2025.

Private graveside services will be held at a later date.

Belva was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Rosa Lee Williams; husband, O.N. (Dumpy) Blanchard; and son, John Blanchard.

She is survived by her daughter, Deborah Kibodeaux and husband, Jack; sons, Ronny Blanchard, and Robby Blanchard...

John Wayland McBeth

John Wayland McBeth

May 12, 2025

John McBeth, age 71 of Gatesville, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, May 12, 2025.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, May 19, 2025 at Scott’s Funeral Home, with Pastor Larry Williams officiating. Interment will follow at Pidcoke Cemetery. The family will welcome visitors one hour prior to the service.

John Wayland McBeth was born June...

Belen Jane Wilson

Belen Jane Wilson

May 9, 2025

Belen Jane Wilson passed away peacefully on May 9, 2025, in Gatesville, Texas, at the age of 73. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 16, at Scott's Funeral Home, with Pastor Bruce Cox officiating. Interment will follow at Restland Cemetery. The family will receive visitors on Thursday, May 15, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the funeral...

Herman (H.W.) Wesley Hardie

Herman (H.W.) Wesley Hardie

May 8, 2025

Herman Wesley (H.W.) Hardie, Jr., age 75 of Gatesville, passed away on Thursday, May 8, with his family by his side. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 24 at 11:00 a.m. at White Hall Baptist Church with Pastor Mike Barron officiating. Burial will follow at Turnersville Cemetery. The family will receive visitors at the home of Patrick Hardie...

Marvin Henry Witte

Marvin Henry Witte

May 5, 2025

Marvin Henry Witte, age 83, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Marvin was born on May 24, 1941, in Indian Gap, Texas, to Oscar and Bertha Witte. He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Pottsville. He attended Pottsville School and graduated in 1959. Following graduation, he proudly served his country in the United...

James David (J.D.) Russell

James David (J.D.) Russell

May 4, 2025

James David Russell, age 89 of Waco, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 10, 2025 at Scott’s Funeral Home with Pastor Larry Williams officiating. Burial will follow at King Cemetery. The family will welcome visitors one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

J. D. Russell was born on...

Robert Leon Benner Jr.

Robert Leon Benner Jr.

May 2, 2025

Robert Benner Jr., age 73 of Gatesville, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at Scott’s Funeral Home with Minister Justin Hall officiating. Interment will follow at Turnersville Cemetery. The family will welcome visitors from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Wednesday evening at the funeral home.

Robert Leon Benner...

Betty Lou Gaddy

Betty Lou Gaddy

May 1, 2025

Betty Lou Gaddy, age 15 of Gatesville, passed away on May 1, 2025. Memorial services will be held from 5:00 -7:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 24, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints located at 303 Hornet Way in Gatesville, Texas.

Betty was born on October 21, 2009, to Clinton and Charlena Gaddy. Betty was very loving to everyone....