Obituaries
Local obituaries for Gatesville, Texas
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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....
William (Bill) Thomas Ashcraft
May 1, 2025
William (Bill) Thomas Ashcraft, age 79 of Gatesville, passed away on May 1, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m.on Monday, May 5th at First Baptist Church in Gatesville with Pastor Sam Crosby Officiating. Interment will follow at a later date at Rogers Cemetery in Rogers, Texas.
Bill was born on June 21, 1945, in Iraan, Texas...
Cecil Lee Bone
Apr 30, 2025
Cecil Lee Bone, age 76 of Gatesville, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at his home on the Bone farm in Gatesville.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 5 at Scott’s Funeral Home in Gatesville. The family will receive visitors one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will be held at...
Paula Lightsey Foote
Apr 26, 2025
Paula Lightsey Foote, age 80 of Turnersville passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025, in Gatesville.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Scott’s Funeral Home, with Rev. Matt Dossey officiating. Interment will follow at Turnersville Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 12:00 p.m.- 1:00 p.m. prior to the service.
Paula was born on...
Jeanne Mitchell
Apr 26, 2025
Jeanne Lovell Mitchell, beloved mother and sister, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 26, 2025, in Austin, Texas, at the age of 78.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, May 2, 2025 at King Cemetery, located at 6730 FM 1783, Gatesville, Texas 76528.
Jeanne was born on November 24, 1946, in Big Lake, Texas, to James Thomas and Ida...
Edith A. Houston
Apr 23, 2025
Edith A. Houston, age 83, of Gatesville, passed away on April 23, 2025. Funeral services will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, May 3rd at Live Oak Baptist Church., in Gatesville with Pastor Matthew Hamilton presiding.
Edith was born on February 28th, 1942, in southern Bavaria, Germany to the late Franz Winter and Hildegard (Weisser) Winter. Edith was raised in Erlangen...
Roy Lou Greenwood
Apr 23, 2025
Roy Lou Greenwood, age 84 of Gatesville, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at Restland Cemetery.
Roy Lou was born on December 8, 1940 to the late James Roy and Neva Hill Covin in Gilmer, Texas. When she was five years old, her family moved to Diana, Texas,...
Suzanne Veronica Jones
Apr 21, 2025
Suzanne (Sue) Jones, age 73 of Gatesville, Texas, passed away on Monday April 21, 2025.
Celebration of Life services will be held at a later date.
Sue was born in Huntington Park (Los Angeles), California in 1951 to Fred and Alice Waldron. She grew up in Paramount, California and graduated from Paramount High School in 1969. As a young adult she was...
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