Obituaries

Local obituaries for Gatesville, Texas


Sherry Lynne Rhoads

Sherry Lynne Rhoads

Dec 9, 2025

Sherry Lynne Rhoads passed away unexpectedly on December 9, 2025, at her home, The Lone Oak Ranch, in Valley Mills, Texas. Sherry was born on December 29, 1960, and was 64 years young at the time of her passing.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 13, at Scott’s Funeral Home in Gatesville. Burial will follow at...

Lisa Wilkins Holder

Lisa Wilkins Holder

Dec 6, 2025

Lisa Ann Wilkins Holder, age 61 of Gatesville, was called home to be with her husband on Saturday, December 6, 2025.

She was born on July 15, 1964, to the late Williman Leavell and Mary Wilkins in Gatesville, Texas. Lisa attended Gatesville High School and later continued her education at Mary Hardin-Baylor University, where she pursued her dream of becoming a...

Duane Anthony Williams

Duane Anthony Williams

Dec 4, 2025

Duane Anthony Williams, age 62 of Gatesville, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 4, 2025.

Duane was born on June 16, 1963 in Wichita, Kansas to Louis and Anne Williams. He moved around as a child as his dad was in the United States Air Force. He lived most of his life in Marysville, California, where he met his wife,...

Ursula Kietzer

Ursula Kietzer

Dec 3, 2025

Ursula Rosina Kietzer, age 80 of Gatesville, passed away on December 3, 2025.

As requested by family, no services are scheduled. Inurnment will be held at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen, Texas.

Ursula was born on May 13, 1945, in Bensheim, West Germany, to the late Johann and Rosina Spagerer. Ursula married Carl Kietzer in 1962. Ursula was proud...

Keven Joseph Hines

Keven Joseph Hines

Dec 1, 2025

Keven Joseph Hines, age 65, of Gatesville, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025.

Keven was born on February 1, 1960, to the late Arthur and Shirley Martin Hines in Lawrence, Massachusetts. He grew up and attended school in Methuen, Massachusetts. At age 17, he enlisted in the United States Army and proudly served in the 82nd Airborne Division for the...

Trevelyn Lindley Sawyer

Trevelyn Lindley Sawyer

Dec 1, 2025

Trevelyn Lindley Sawyer passed away peacefully on the morning of December 1, 2025, ending her remarkable 90 year journey on earth.

Graveside services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3, at Murphree Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Scott’s Funeral Home prior to the service.

Trevelyn was born in 1935 to Roy and...

Lester Shavers Jr.

Lester Shavers Jr.

Dec 1, 2025

Lester Shavers Jr., 85, of Gatesville, Texas, passed away on December 1, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, December 12, 2025 at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen.

Lester was born January 8, 1940, to the late Lester Shavers Sr. and Eloise Beal in Fort Sill, Oklahoma. He proudly served his country...

Eugene Clary

Eugene Clary

Nov 30, 2025

Eugene (“Gene” or “Nick”) Freeland Clary passed away in the early morning hours, Sunday, November 30, 2025, in Gatesville, TX. He was 95. As Gene liked to say with his wonderful dry sense of humor, he suffered from an “Acute Deficiency of Youth”.

Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 21, at the First Presbyterian Church, 600...

Charles "Charlie" Allen Barnhill, Jr.

Charles "Charlie" Allen Barnhill, Jr.

Nov 29, 2025

Charles Allen Barnhill Jr., or as we all know him as Charlie, age 32, of Gatesville, Texas passed away on Saturday November 29, 2025.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 6 at Scott's Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Turnersville Cemetery. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.

Charlie...

Virginia Gamblin Kiphen

Virginia Gamblin Kiphen

Nov 28, 2025

Virginia Kiphen, age 87 of Gatesville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, November 28, 2025.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at Scott’s Funeral Home with Pastor James Parrish officiating. Interment will follow at Hemmeline Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral...

Isidoro "Chilolo" Villagrana

Isidoro "Chilolo" Villagrana

Nov 25, 2025

Isidoro "Chilolo" Villagrana, age 69 of Gatesville, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 4, 2025 at Scott's Funeral Home.  

Born in the village of Val Paraiso Zacatecas, Mexico, Isidoro came to the United States at just 16 years old, carrying with him a strong work ethic, a determined spirit, and...

Carolyn Andreason

Carolyn Andreason

Nov 25, 2025

Carolyn Ann Andreason, 85, passed over into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 25, 2025. A beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend, Ann’s life was rooted in faith and family.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 29 at Eagle Springs Cemetery. The family will receive visitors at Scott’s...

Joseph Paul Hamilton

Joseph Paul Hamilton

Nov 23, 2025

Joe Paul Hamilton passed away November 23, 2025, at the age of seventy-nine at Ascension Providence Hospital in Waco.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 28 at Scott’s Funeral Home in Gatesville. Interment will follow at Post Oak Cemetery in Oglesby. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.

Joe...

Frances Louise Cowart

Frances Louise Cowart

Nov 21, 2025

Frances Louise Cowart, age 95 of Oglesby, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025. 

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at Scott's Funeral Home, with burial following at Post Oak Cemetery in Oglesby. The family will receive visitors one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Frances was born March 22, 1930, in Oglesby,...

Geraldine Duncan

Geraldine Duncan

Nov 21, 2025

Geraldine “Jerry” Preston Duncan, age 105 of Gatesville, passed away Friday, November 21, 2025.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at Scott’s Funeral Home with Charles Ament officiating. Burial will follow at Pidcoke Cemetery. The family will receive visitors one hour prior to services at the funeral home.

Geraldine was born September 8, 1920 to the...

Hugh Milton (H.M.) Lam

Hugh Milton (H.M.) Lam

Nov 18, 2025



Hugh Milton “H.M.” Lam, age 91, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and cherished friend, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 22 at Scott’s Funeral Home. The family will receive visitors one hour prior to the service.

H.M. was born on May 31, 1934, to the...

Paulette Ann Clover

Paulette Ann Clover

Nov 15, 2025

Paulette Clover, age 78 of Gatesville, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2025 at her home.

Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 30, 2025 at Davidson Cemetery with Pastor Larry Williams officiating.

Paulette Ann Clover was born January 26, 1947 to the late Harry and Charlene Cheney Vann in Dodge City, Kansas. She grew up and attended school in...

Claudelia Powers

Claudelia Powers

Nov 12, 2025

Claudelia Powers, age 88 of Waco, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 15, 2025 at Scott’s Funeral Home with Pastor Larry Williams officiating.  Interment will immediately follow at Restland Cemetery.

Claudelia was born June 5, 1937 to the late Claude and Frances Melton Sims in Waco, Texas. She grew up in...

Michael Paul Blanchard

Michael Paul Blanchard

Nov 11, 2025

Mike Blanchard, age 83 of Gatesville, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 17, 2025 at Scott’s Funeral Home with Pastor Lynn Parks officiating. Interment will follow at Mound Cemetery. The family will receive visitors one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Michael Paul Blanchard was born September 29, 1942...

Rena Gail Rainer

Rena Gail Rainer

Nov 9, 2025

Rena Rainer, age 69 of Gatesville, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at her home.

Celebration of Life services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 22, 2025 at King Baptist Church.

Rena Gail Rainer was born March 1, 1956 to the late J.W. and Marjoree Tatum Rainer in Gatesville, Texas. She grew up and attended school in Gatesville, graduating...