Obituaries

Local obituaries for Gatesville, Texas


Richard Fred Schaub, Jr.

Richard Fred Schaub, Jr.

Aug 23, 2022

Richard Fred Schaub, Jr., beloved father, and “Pops” passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, in Temple, at the age of 81.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at Arnett Cemetery, near Gatesville, with Chaplain Gary Baxley officiating.  Memorial services will be announced at a later date, for Richard and his wife, Lynne in Temple.

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Samantha (Sam) Mawhiney

Samantha (Sam) Mawhiney

Aug 22, 2022

Samantha (Sam) Kay Mawhiney, 57, of Gatesville passed peacefully Monday, August 22, 2022 at her home with her family at her side.

She was born November 13, 1964 in Pecos, Texas to Wayne Arthur Mawhiney and Donna Ruth Baize Mawhiney. She grew up in Midland, Texas. She had one child, her son, Nicholas, who blessed her with 4 grandchildren, Azelynn,...

Bob Johnson

Bob Johnson

Aug 21, 2022

Bobby Don “Bob” Johnson, age 73, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022 at home on Ater farm near Gatesville, Texas.

Celebration of life services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 24, 2022 at the Jonesboro Community Center, 11615 N State Highway 36, Jonesboro, Texas. Dress casually and comfortably and bring your stories to share. A light lunch...

Thomas Smith

Thomas Smith

Aug 19, 2022

Thomas Smith, age 65 of Gatesville, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 25, 2022 at First United Methodist Church of Gatesville, with Rev. Stephen Schmidt officiating.  Graveside services will be held following the church service at 2:30 p.m. at Liberty Cemetery in Leon County, between Centerville and Buffalo on...

Charlie Wise

Charlie Wise

Aug 19, 2022

Charles Daniel Wise was born February 13, 1928 in Coryell City, Texas, and lived on earth until August 19, 2022, when he died in Gatesville, Texas, from the impacts of pancreatic cancer. 

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 26, 2022 at Trinity Baptist Church, 1506 W. Main St., Gatesville, with Rev. Tim Crosby and Rev. James...

Frances Spence

Frances Spence

Aug 17, 2022

Frances Spence, age 90 of Gatesville, passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2022.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at King Baptist Church, with Rev. Charles McKamie officiating.  Interment will follow at King Cemetery.  The family will receive visitors from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 23rd at Scott’s Funeral Home.

Lennie Frances Spence...

Glenda Murray

Glenda Murray

Aug 15, 2022

Glenda Murray, age 87 of Austin, formerly of Gatesville passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022 in Austin.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 19, 2022 at Scott’s Funeral Home Chapel, with Minister Loyd Hall officiating.  Interment will follow at Restland Cemetery.  The family will be hosting a reception following the interment at 3:30 p.m. at...

Raymond F. Hall

Raymond F. Hall

Aug 15, 2022

Raymond Hall, age 90, of Evant, Texas passed away on August 15, 2022.

Raymond was born in Brownwood, Texas on June 30, 1932 to Noah and Dovie Hall.  At 18, he entered the United States Air Force and spent the next 20 years serving his country retiring as a Master Sergeant in 1970.  He then built a home for his...

Corey High

Corey High

Aug 15, 2022

Corey James High, 32, of Gatesville passed away Monday, August 15, 2022.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at Scott’s Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Lynn Turnbow officiating.

Corey was born March 8, 1990, in Eugene, Oregon. He worked as Service Manager at Spur Chevrolet. He recently graduated from Central Texas College in May...

Donna Lynn Melton

Donna Lynn Melton

Aug 15, 2022

Donna “Meme” Lynn Melton, age 66, passed away on August 15, 2022, at her home in Oglesby surrounded by family.

Meme was born in Waco to Cleston and Helen Markum on October 28, 1955, where she spent her life growing up.  She met and married Jerry Anthony Melton on March 25, 1975. They spent 47 years together making Oglesby, TX...

Henry McClendon

Henry McClendon

Aug 15, 2022

Henry McClendon, age 91 of Gatesville, passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022 in Waco.

Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 25, 2022 at Turnersville Community Tabernacle.  Inurnment will follow at Turnersville Cemetery.

H.N. McClendon was born on a ranch in Coryell County near the Bosque and Hamilton County line on June 8, 1931. His family...

Marrie James Collins, Jr.

Marrie James Collins, Jr.

Aug 13, 2022

James (Dink) Collins, age 71 of Gatesville, passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022 in Waco.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 19, 2022 at Restland Cemetery in Gatesville, with Rev. Bruce Cox officiating.

Marrie James (Dink) Collins, Jr. was born on September 17, 1950 in Winters, Texas.  He was the son of the late Marrie...

Carolyn Ann Irish

Carolyn Ann Irish

Aug 12, 2022

Carolyn Ann Lee Irish, age 78 of Gatesville, went to be with The Lord, in the comfort of her home on Friday, August 12, 2022.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 18, 2022, at Scott’s Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Larry Williams officiating. 

Carolyn Ann Irish was born on December 24, 1943 in Marlin.  She was...

Charles David Collier

Charles David Collier

Aug 11, 2022

Charles “Charlie” David Collier, age 75, of Gatesville, Texas, passed peacefully in his home on Thursday, August 11, 2022, with his wife, Nancy Barrington Collier, by his side.

Born January 23, 1947 to Damon Ernest Collier and Ruth Josephine Collier, Charlie lived a full and warm life, filled with joy and a passion for sharing wisdom with others wherever he...

Loretta Ann Moore

Loretta Ann Moore

Aug 11, 2022

Loretta Ann Bailey Moore passed away Thursday, August 11, 2022 at her home in Gatesville. A Memorial Service is scheduled for Sunday, September 4, 2022 at 1:00 pm at Levita Baptist Church.

Loretta was born August 1, 1938 in San Antonio, Texas to Henry Ford Bailey and Frankie Regina Bell Bailey. She lived and worked in the Houston area for...

Lonnie Robinson

Lonnie Robinson

Aug 11, 2022

Lonnie Robinson, age 70 of Gatesville, passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2022 in Waco.

The family will receive visitors from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at Scott’s Funeral Home, with graveside services following at Mound Cemetery at 10:30 a.m.

Lonnie Earl Robinson was born on February 28, 1952 in Gatesville, to the late Earl Paul and...

Gary J. Zalewski

Gary J. Zalewski

Aug 6, 2022

Gary J. Zalewski, 86, of Gatesville, formerly of Michigan passed away at his home on Saturday, August 6, 2022 with his daughter and son-in-law by his side. Graveside services with military honors will be held at a later date at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen.

Gary was born August 1, 1936 in Haslett, Michigan, just outside of Lansing,...

J. W. Featherston

J. W. Featherston

Aug 3, 2022

J.W. Featherston, age 38, of Gatesville, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, in Midland

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, August 8, 2022 at Coryell Community Church, 115 N. Levita Rd., in Gatesville, with Rev. Wayne Conger officiating.

James William Featherston Jr. was born on July 15, 1984, to James and Jackie Featherston in Sulphur...

Dorthiea (Dot) Odenbach

Dorthiea (Dot) Odenbach

Aug 2, 2022

Dorthiea Odenbach, age 84 of West, formerly of the Mound community, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her family that loved her so dearly.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 6, 2022 at Scott’s Funeral Home Chapel in Gatesville, with Rev. Wray Nunn and Rev. Terry McElrath officiating.  The family...

Curtis Allan Skipping

Curtis Allan Skipping

Jul 31, 2022

Curtis Allan Skipping passed from this life on July 31, 2022, at age 85.  He was born on September 22, 1936, to Charles and Lois Skipping, two long time educators in central and west Texas.  He graduated from Iraan High School in 1955, having competed on the 1954 State Champion Golf Team.  He went on to attend Sul Ross State...