Obituaries
Local obituaries for Gatesville, Texas
Ronald Dean Compton
Sep 2, 2025
Ronald Dean Compton passed away on September 2nd, 2025, at The Meadows at Coryell Memorial Hospital after days spent with his family. A service celebrating Ron’s life will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church on Saturday, September 6th at 10 a.m. Reception to follow in the Aaron Center.
Ronald was born in Concord, California in 1944, the youngest...
Nellie Marie Sheldon
Sep 1, 2025
Nellie Sheldon, age 95, of Gatesville, Texas, passed into The Lord’s presence at Hillside Medical Lodge on Monday, September 1, 2025. She will always be remembered for her kindness, generosity, and strength — a life defined by service, faith, and an unwavering love of learning.
Visitation will be held from 9:00-10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 6, 2025, at First Methodist Church of...
Marie Duong Staats
Aug 30, 2025
Marie Duong Staats, age 77 of Killeen, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 12:00 noon, Thursday, September 11, 2025, at Saint Paul Chong Hasang Catholic Church in Harker Heights, with Fr. Brian McMaster officiating. Interment will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery. Rosary will be recited at 6:00...
Robert Sherrill Blanchard
Aug 29, 2025
Robert Sherrill Blanchard, age 89 of Crawford, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 29, 2025.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at Restland Cemetery, located at 2201 Waco Street in Gatesville, with Pastor Stephen Schmidt officiating.
Born on March 28, 1936, in what is now known as Fort Hood, Robert was the son of the late...
Tony Kalin Kinnear
Aug 29, 2025
Tony Kinnear, age 62, of Leon Junction, passed away on August 29, 2025.
Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at Post Oak Cemetery in Oglesby, Texas.
Tony Kalin Kinnear was born on January 20, 1963 in Fort Hood, Texas. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. A man of many talents, Tony found joy...
Marvin Earl Kunkel
Aug 29, 2025
Marvin Kunkel, age 83 of Cranfills Gap, Texas, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2025.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at Scott’s Funeral Home with Pastor Jimmy Williamson officiating. Burial will follow at St. Paul Lutheran Church Cemetery in Aleman. The family will receive visitors one hour prior to the service.
Marvin Earl Kunkel was...
Dale Smith
Aug 28, 2025
Horace Dale Smith passed away August 28, 2025 surrounded by family.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 6, 2025 at the Pearl Cemetery followed by light refreshments and snacks at the Pearl Church of Christ.
Dale was born November 11, 1947 in Alamosa, Colorado to Roy Jr. and Lena Mae Smith. They moved to Ballinger, Texas not long...
Paul Matthew Humes
Aug 28, 2025
Paul Humes, age 67 of Gatesville, passed away on August 28, 2025.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 1, 2025 at Scott’s Funeral Home with Rev. Stephen Schmidt officiating.
Paul Matthew Humes was born in Clifton, Texas on October 28, 1957 to the late Richard and Mary Lou Humes. He was a lifelong resident of the Turnersville...
Manuel Acosta
Aug 25, 2025
Manuel Acosta, 88, of Gatesville went to be with the Lord and his loving wife on Monday, August 25, 2025, peacefully surrounded by his loving family.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, September 20, at 11:00 a.m. at Scott’s Funeral Home in Gatesville with Pastor Cary Killough officiating.
Manuel was born October 17, 1936, to Roberto Acosta Juarez and Guadalupe Alvarado...
Margie Louise Cummings
Aug 24, 2025
Margie Louise Cummings passed away on August 24, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her family.
A service celebrating Margie’s life will be held at Gatesville Church of Christ on Thursday August 28, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. with burial to follow at Pearl Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Scott’s funeral home in Gatesville on Wednesday August 27, 2025 from 5:00-7:00...
Janell Malden
Aug 21, 2025
Janell Malden, age 65 of Gatesville, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday August 20, 2025 at her home.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 29, 2025 at Scott’s Funeral Home, with Pastor Matt Dossey officiating. Interment at Restland Cemetery will immediately follow the service. The family will welcome visitors Thursday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at...
Kathy Lynn Oechsle
Aug 20, 2025
Kathy Oechsle, age 56, of Gatesville, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Scott’s Funeral Home with Pastor Sam Crosby officiating. The family will receive visitors one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Kathy Lynn Oechsle was born August 26, 1968, in Gatesville, Texas, to David...
Frank Albert Lindval, Jr.
Aug 19, 2025
Frank A. Lindval, Jr., died early Tuesday, August 19, 2025, in Purmela. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 30, at Scott’s Funeral Home in Gatesville with Pastor Max Gunn officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen- Bundrant Cemetery.
Frank was born on June 30, 1948, in Chardon, Ohio. His family moved to Florida one bitter winter. Frank...
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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...
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