Obituaries

Local obituaries for Gatesville, Texas


Charlotte Ray Gold

Charlotte Ray Gold

May 12, 2023

Charlotte Ray Gold, age 81, of Gatesville, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023.

Charlotte was born September 23, 1941, to the late Arthur Wayne Self and Martha Emma Hays Self, in Edmond, Oklahoma.  She was a published author, writing her own book and writing for other military and travel magazines.  She was the owner of a dog grooming and...

Jack Roach

Jack Roach

May 7, 2023

Jack Roach, age 85 of Turnersville, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023.

Private memorial services will be held at a future date.

Bobby Jack Roach was born on June 2, 1937, to James Bedford and Ruby Smith Roach in Mount Pleasant, Texas.  He grew up at Boles Children’s Home in Quinlan, Texas, where his mother worked as a house...

Wanda "Baby" Manning

Wanda "Baby" Manning

May 6, 2023

Wanda Manning left this life on Saturday, May 6, 2023 to join her Savior, Jesus Christ, in Heaven. 

 

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Scott’s Funeral Home, with burial following at Pearl Cemetery.  Visitation and refreshments immediately after graveside services, at the Pearl Community Center.  The family invites everyone to join...

Shirley Ann Smith

Shirley Ann Smith

May 5, 2023

Shirley Smith, age 69 passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023. 

Private memorial services will be held at a future date.

Shirley Ann Jackson Smith was born the third of five children on July 24, 1953, to the late Cargile and Doris Jackson in Hamilton County, Indiana.  In 1980, she moved to Corpus Christi and worked for the Driscoll Children's...

Jack Shafer

Jack Shafer

May 4, 2023

 

Jack Shafer, age 74 of Gatesville, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023 surrounded by his family. 

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at North Belton Cemetery, in Belton, with Dr. Eric Moffett and Pastor Terry Hill officiating.  The family will receive visitors from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, May 8, 2023, at...

William Coalston

William Coalston

May 4, 2023

William W. Coalston age 65 of the Mound community, passed away surrounded by his family at his home on Thursday, May 4, 2023.

 

Celebration of life services will be held at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at Scott’s Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Bruce Cox and Rev. Wray Nunn officiating.

 

William Wayne Coalston was born on December...

Faye "Nanny" Oglesby-Capella

Faye "Nanny" Oglesby-Capella

May 1, 2023

Faye Oglesby-Capella, daughter of Joesi Oglesby-Capella and Ethan Capella, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023, she was 21 months old.

 

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, May 8, 2023 at Scott's Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Matt Dossey officiating.  Private family interment will be held at King Cemetery.

 

Harper Faye Oglesby-Capella, known to all...

Raymond Jones

Raymond Jones

Apr 28, 2023

Raymond Jones, age 84 of Gatesville, passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023 in Gatesville.

 

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at Restland Cemetery.  The family will receive visitors from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday, May 1st at Scott’s Funeral Home.

 

Raymond Leo Jones was born on July 8, 1938 in Gatesville,...

Carol Ann Whitley

Carol Ann Whitley

Apr 20, 2023

Carol Whitley, age 78, of Gatesville, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at her home.

Carol Ann Whtiley was born July 31, 1944 in Cleveland, Ohio, and later moved to Gatesville in 1975.  She worked as a customer service associate for Gatesville Wal-Mart for eight years and then as a nurse’s aide for Coryell Home Health Care for ten...

Inez Arnold

Inez Arnold

Apr 20, 2023

Inez Arnold, age 89 of Gatesville, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023.

 

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 24, 2023 at the First Methodist Church in Gatesville, with Rev. Bobby Weathers and Rev. Stephen Schmidt officiating.  Interment will follow at Pilgrims Rest Cemetery, near Evant.  The family will receive visitors from 2:00 to 4:00...

Bob Rhudy

Bob Rhudy

Apr 19, 2023

Bob Rhudy, age 90 of the Arnett community, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 in Waco.

 

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Restland Cemetery, with Rev. Matt Dossey officiating.

 

Bobby Wayne Rhudy was born on October 30, 1932 in Kosse, Texas to the late Johnny and Gladys Hill Rhudy. He...

Bettye Burns

Bettye Burns

Apr 18, 2023

Bettye Burns, age 89 of Gatesville, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.

 

Visitation with the family will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Scott’s Funeral Home, followed by graveside services at 3:00 p.m. at Pearl Cemetery, with Rev. Jimmy Skiles officiating. 

 

Bettye Lou Burns was born on May 5, 1933 in Tulia, Texas...

Norma June VanCuran

Norma June VanCuran

Apr 16, 2023

Norma VanCuran, age 84 of Gatesville, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at a local hospital, surrounded by her family.

The family will announce memorial services at a later date.  

Norma June VanCuran was born on March 30, 1939, to the late Bernard and Evelyn Olday Schneller in Buffalo, New York.  She grew up and attended school in Buffalo,...

Davis Clinton Anderson

Davis Clinton Anderson

Apr 14, 2023

Davis Anderson, age 97 of The Woodlands, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023. 

Graveside services will be held at 2:30 PM, Friday, April 21, 2023, at Ater Cemetery with Pastor Kevin Brown officiating.  The family will receive visitors from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Scott’s Funeral Home.

Davis Clinton Anderson was born September 18, 1925, to the late...

Robert Milam

Robert Milam

Apr 10, 2023

Robert Milam age 62 of Gatesville, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2023 at his home.

 

Private graveside services, with military honors will be held at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen.

 

Robert was born on September 1, 1960 in Charleston, West Virginia and resided in Pensacola, Florida during his childhood.  He was a member of the...

Don Eugene Ely

Don Eugene Ely

Apr 10, 2023

Don Ely, age 66 of Gatesville, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family.

Donald Eugene Ely was born on December 15, 1956 to the late Eugene Purvis Ely and Patricia Dorothy Hines in West Runton, Norfolk England.  He attended school in Blackwell, Texas, graduating in 1976.  From there, he became a brick mason,...

Glenn Deavers, Lt. Col. USAF (Ret.)

Glenn Deavers, Lt. Col. USAF (Ret.)

Apr 7, 2023

Glenn Deavers, Lt. Col. USAF (Ret.), age 91 of Abilene, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023 in Abilene.

 

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 13, 2023 at Scott’s Funeral Home Chapel in Gatesville, with Pastor Robert Whitefield and Pastor Jeff Addison officiating.  Interment with full military honors by the Joint Base San Antonio Base...

Peggy Summers

Peggy Summers

Apr 3, 2023

Peggy Summers age 81 of Copperas Cove, passed away on the morning of April 3, 2023.

 

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at Scott’s Funeral Home Chapel in Gatesville, with Montie Bland officiating.  Interment will follow at Restland Cemetery.  The family will receive visitors one hour prior to services at the funeral home. ...

Mildred Young

Mildred Young

Mar 30, 2023

Mildred Young, age 76 of Gatesville, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023 in Waco.

 

Memorial services will be announced at a later time.

 

Mildred Young was born on March 10, 1947 in Temple, to the late William and Elizabeth Gober Stubblefield.  She was a nurse aide for over 40 years at several of the local long-term care...

Christine Ellen Patterson

Christine Ellen Patterson

Mar 27, 2023

Christine Patterson, age 78 of Gatesville, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023 in Gatesville. 

The family will receive visitors from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Friday, March 31, 2023, at Scott’s Funeral Home.  Memorial services will be scheduled by the family at a later date.

Christine Ellen Patterson was born on December 6, 1944, to the late John...