Obituaries
Local obituaries for Gatesville, Texas
Andrea Aurora Philbeck
May 26, 2026
Andrea Aurora Philbeck (Nana) passed away at home on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at the age of 88. She was surrounded by family and close friends.
A memorial service is planned for Saturday, August 1 at 1:00 p.m. at Scott’s Funeral Home in Gatesville.
Andrea was born on October 29, 1937, in Gatesville, Texas to Pantalion and Angela Manriquez. She grew up...
Rodney Luke Wagliardo
Jul 18, 2026
Rodney Luke Wagliardo, of Gatesville, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on July 18, 2026, surrounded by his wife, Rene, his children Ryan, Ross, and Reanne, and his ever-faithful sidekick, Daisy.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 24, 2026, at Grove Hill Memorial Park, located at 3920 Samuell Blvd., Dallas, Texas 75228.
Rodney was born May 26, 1951,...
Joe Neta Black
Jul 16, 2026
Joe Neta Black, 93, a devoted Baptist, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2026.
Born December 5, 1932, in the Ewing Community of Coryell County, Texas, to Ernest Thomas Woodson and Nancy Ada Gates Woodson, she was the eighth of ten children and grew up in Gatesville, where she attended school. Known as a spirited tomboy among her brothers, she could...
Mary Ann Gann
Jul 14, 2026
Mary Ann Gann, age 76, was born on January 20, 1949, in Raton, New Mexico, to Helen Ann Ramsey and Willie Ray Ramsey. She passed away on July 14, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family after a long and courageous journey. Mary will be remembered for her strong work ethic, unwavering faith, generous heart, and the love she...
Jeb Alan Waters
Jul 12, 2026
Jeb Alan Waters, age 51 of Gatesville, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026.
Jeb was born on May 24, 1975, in Gatesville, Texas, to Ted and Cindy Byrom Waters. He grew up in Gatesville, attended Gatesville schools, and graduated from Gatesville High School in 1993. Following high school, he attended Tyler Junior College.
Jeb started playing tennis with his dad when...
Cheryl Kathlee Russell
Jul 10, 2026
Cheryl Kathlee Russell, age 80 of Copperas Cove, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 10, 2026.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 20, 2026 at North Belton Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Friday, July 17, 2026 at Scott’s Funeral Home.
Cheryl was born on October 6, 1945, to the late Frank...
Charles Gayle Taylor
Jul 9, 2026
Charles Gayle Taylor, Ph.D., died on July 9, 2026, in Houston, Texas, at age 95. Visitation will be held from 12:00 noon until 1:00 p.m. on Monday, July 27, 2026, at Scott’s Funeral Home and Crematorium in Gatesville, Texas. A memorial service celebrating his life will begin at 1:00 p.m. and will feature music and readings from Chuck’s own writings....
Betty Sue Holt
Jul 6, 2026
Betty Holt, age 88 of Hewitt, Texas passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 9 at Restland Cemetery in Gatesville.
Betty Sue Holt was born on December 23, 1937, in Gatesville, Texas to Cleburne and Ozell Gilchrest. She grew up and attended Gatesville schools and married Doyle Holt on March...
Nancy Lee Reed Johnson
Jul 5, 2026
Nancy Lee Reed Johnson, age 91, entered her eternal home on Sunday July 5th, 2026, passing away peacefully surrounded by family and loved ones.
Nancy’s story began on January 6th, 1935, where she was born in her grandparents’ farmhouse in Oglesby, Texas – which still stands today. The daughter of the late Clara Walter Reed and John Baxter (J.B.) Reed, she...
Ann Miller
Jul 4, 2026
Ann Kelly Miller, 86, of Gatesville, Texas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 4, 2026. A devoted teacher, volunteer, faithful friend, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Ann lived a life defined by love, laughter, service, and unwavering dedication to others. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 11 at First Methodist Church of Gatesville. A...
Rowena Rose
Jul 4, 2026
Rowena Boone Rose, age 91 of Gatesville passed away peacefully on July 4, 2026, in Gatesville, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Scott's Funeral Home with Pastor Royse Cockrell officiating. Interment will follow at Restland Cemetery.
Rowena was born in Junction, Texas on January 22, 1935. She was the daughter of Dorothy Jackson...
Barbara Jean Blanchard
Jun 30, 2026
Barbara Jean Blanchard, 89 of Gatesville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, July 6, 2026, at Scott’s Funeral Home, with Pastor Lynn Parks officiating. Interment will follow at Smith-King Cemetery. The family will receive visitors one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Barbara was...
Edna Ruth Penny
Jun 29, 2026
Edna Ruth Penny, of Pearl, Texas, went home to be with Jesus on June 29, 2026. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 8 at Pearl Country Church.
Ruth was born in Pearl on May 24, 1936, to the late Earl Mike and Edna Hampton. Ruth was the youngest of four girls. She graduated from Pearl High...
Linda Gail Kuzenka
Jun 28, 2026
Linda Gail Kuzenka, a wonderful mom and Mimi, passed away at her home, surrounded by family on June 28, 2026. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Scott’s Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Restland Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 6:00- 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30, at Scott’s Funeral Home.
Linda was...
Marion "Sonny" Dee Potter
Jun 22, 2026
Sonny Potter, age 83 of Gatesville, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Monday, June 22, 2026.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 26, 2026 at Restland Cemetery with Pastor Max Gunn officiating. His family will receive visitors from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Thursday evening at Scott’s Funeral Home.
Marion Dee Potter was born on...
Donna Jean Lewis
Jun 22, 2026
Donna Lewis, age 73 of Gatesville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, June 22, 2026 while residing at The Meadows in Gatesville.
A celebration of her life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Patton Baptist Church in Valley Mills, Texas.
Donna Jean Lewis was born on September 26, 1952 in Waco, Texas to...
Karl Robert Hutzelman
Jun 21, 2026
Karl Robert Hutzelman, 73, of Gatesville, passed away peacefully on Father's Day, June 21, 2026.
Karl is survived by his brothers, Frederick Hutzelman and John Hutzelman; his sister, Paula Hodgkiss; his daughter, Krisna; and his grandchildren, Rylee and Patchouli, along with many friends who shared in his life and friendship.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Miriam Hutzelman.
The...
Carolyn Dee Hartis
Jun 20, 2026
Carolyn Hartis, age 81 of Gatesville, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at Restland Cemetery in Gatesville, with Pastor Kurt Fuessel officiating. The family will receive visitors from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Tuesday evening at Scott’s Funeral Home.
Carolyn Dee Hartis was born January 12, 1945, in...
Jeffrey Wayne Pierce
Jun 19, 2026
Jeffrey Wayne Pierce, 55 of Gatesville, passed away at his home on Friday, June 19, 2026.
Jeff was born on December 23, 1970 in Jacksonville, Texas to the late Sonny and Sharon Smelly Pierce. He grew up and attended school in Gatesville. An electrician by trade, Jeff spent much of his life working in general maintenance throughout the Gatesville area. He...
Luis Campos Aguilar
Jun 17, 2026
Luis Campos Aguilar, age 67 of Coryell City, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 surrounded by his family.
Celebration of life services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at Luis and Mary's home, located at 415 County Road 252, Valley Mills, Texas 76689.
Luis was born on November 25, 1958, in Plainview, Texas, to the late...
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