Obituaries

Local obituaries for Gatesville, Texas


C. E. Shirey, Jr.

C. E. Shirey, Jr.

Nov 12, 2013

C. E. Shirey, Jr. of Waco, formerly of Gatesville passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2013. Graveside services will be 3:00 p.m., Friday, November 15, 2013 at the Masonic Cemetery in Gatesville. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the funeral at Scott’s Funeral Home. C. E. was born on September 6, 1928 in Turnersville, Texas to the late C. E.,...

James William Baker

James William Baker

Nov 10, 2013

James William Baker, age 92, of Gatesville passed away Sunday, November 10, 2013. Graveside services will be 1:00p.m., Thursday, November 14, 2013 at Hemmeline Cemetery with full military honors. Visitation will be 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Wednesday at Scott’s Funeral Home. James was born on March 19, 1921 in Crawford, Texas to Henry and Bertha Plemons Baker. He served in...

Edward Lee Galler

Edward Lee Galler

Nov 8, 2013

Edward Lee Galler, age 66, of Waco passed away in his home surrounded by his family on Friday, November 8, 2013. A family remembrance was held the evening of his passing. Edward was born on January 8, 1947. He was from Tomball, Texas, moving to Central Texas in 1994. Edward was self-employed for more than 30 years, operating Galler Auto...

Dwain Place, Sr.

Dwain Place, Sr.

Nov 7, 2013

Allen Dwain Place, Sr., age 82, of Gatesville passed away Thursday, November 7, 2013. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, November 10, 2013 at the First Baptist Church in Gatesville with Dr. Levi Price officiating. Visitation will be after the funeral service, and then burial will follow at Crawford Cemetery in Crawford. Dwain was born on March 14,...

Robbie Timmons

Robbie Timmons

Nov 5, 2013

Robbie Timmons, age 78, of Gatesville passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2013. Graveside services will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, November 9, 2013 at Ater Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Friday, November 8, 2013 at Scott’s Funeral Home. Robbie was born on October 16, 1935 in the Cold Springs community of Coryell County to the late Ernest and...

Mendle Mensch

Mendle Mensch

Nov 4, 2013

Mendle Mensch, age 73 of Moffat, passed away on Monday, November 04, 2013 in Gatesville. Memorial services will be held at 6:30p.m., Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at Faith Temple Lighthouse in Temple, with Rev. Mattie Lee Cox and Rev. Jackie Cox officiating. Mendle was born on December 26, 1939 in Temple, to the late T.R. Mensch, Sr. and Eunice Lewis...

Don Landers

Don Landers

Nov 3, 2013

Don Byron Landers, age 86 of Gatesville, formerly of Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, November 03, 2013 in Temple. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, November 4, 2013 at Oakwood Cemetery in Hamilton. Don was born on January 27, 1927 in Colorado City, Texas, to the late Harry Landers, Jr. and Josephine Francis Hamlett Landers. He served...

Margaret Yows

Margaret Yows

Nov 1, 2013

Margaret Louise Cook Yows, 69, a long time Gatesville resident, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2013 in Sugar Land, Texas. Margaret was loved deeply by both family and friends. She leaves a legacy of love, commitment, community service, and great friendships. Services will be at 1:00 PM, Saturday, November 9, at Scott’s Funeral Home Chapel, 904 East Leon Street,...

George Patterson

George Patterson

Oct 31, 2013

George Patterson, age 77, of Gatesville passed away Thursday, October 31, 2013. Funeral services will be 10:00a.m., Monday, November 4, 2013 at Scott’s Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Kerzee officiating. Burial will follow at Restland Cemetery. Visitation will be 1:00 – 3:00p.m., Sunday, November 3, 2013 at the funeral home. George was born on August 2, 1936 in the...

James E. "Jimmie" Hodges

James E. "Jimmie" Hodges

Oct 30, 2013

James E. “Jimmie” Hodges, age 78, of Alvarado passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2013. Funeral services will be 2:00p.m., Friday, November 1, 2013 at Scott’s Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be 5:00 – 7:00p.m., Thursday, October 31, 2013 at the funeral home. Jimmie was born on September 19, 1935 in Gatesville to the late George R. and Mary McNutt Hodges....

Leslie David Lee, Sr.

Leslie David Lee, Sr.

Oct 26, 2013

A beloved member of our family, Leslie David Lee, 44, of Gatesville passed away to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 26 2013. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday November 1, 2013 at Jonesboro Baptist Church. Leslie was a consultant at PAC Houston Wood Group. He graduated from Jonesboro High School in 1988. He received...

Dr. Willie Clarke

Dr. Willie Clarke

Oct 24, 2013

Dr. Willie E. Clarke, 65, of Gatesville passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at Pleasant Olive Baptist Church, 1600 E. League Street in Waco and at 12 Noon, Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at The First Baptist Church of Gatesville with burial to follow at Restland Cemetery. Visitation...

Dolores Jean Robertson

Dolores Jean Robertson

Oct 21, 2013

Dolores Jean Robertson, age 74 of Belton, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2013 in McGregor. Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, October 24, 2013 at Scott’s Funeral Home Chapel in Gatesville, with Rev. Buddy Wheat officiating. Burial will follow at Restland Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, October 23rd at...

Henrietta Holden

Henrietta Holden

Oct 19, 2013

Henrietta Holden, 67, of Gatesville passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2013 in Gatesville. Funeral Services will be at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at Scott’s Funeral Home with burial to follow at Restland Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7 PM on Tuesday at the funeral home. Henrietta Holden was born on November 30, 1945 in Gatesville, Texas...

Edward Hammond

Edward Hammond

Oct 19, 2013

Eddie Hammond, age 84, of Gatesville passed away Saturday, October 19, 2013. Funeral services will be 2:00p.m., Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Scott’s Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at Levita Cemetery. There is no set time for visitation. Eddie was born on July 23, 1928. He was in the U.S. Air Force for eleven years and was assigned to...

Greg Weber

Greg Weber

Oct 17, 2013

Greg Weber, age 52 of Turnersville, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2013 in Houston. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, October 21, 2013 at the Turnersville Tabernacle in Turnersville, with Minister Deral McWhorter officiating. Burial will be at Turnersville Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. Sunday, October 20th at Scott’s Funeral...

W. R. (Bill) Sandig, Jr.

W. R. (Bill) Sandig, Jr.

Oct 15, 2013

W. R. (Bill) Sandig, Jr. age 76, of Gatesville, went to be with his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 in Gatesville. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, October 19, 2013 at the Coryell Community Church in Gatesville, with Rev. Terry Hill and Rev. Walter Davidson officiating. Burial will follow at Restland Cemetery,...

Barry Pardo

Barry Pardo

Oct 10, 2013

Barry Pardo, age 71, of Jonesboro passed away Thursday, October 10, 2013. Funeral services will be 11:00a.m., Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at Scott’s Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Greenbriar Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:00 – 7:00p.m., Monday, October 14, 2013 at the funeral home. Barry was born on October 1, 1942 in Pittsburg, PA to the late Albert...

Archie Wright

Archie Wright

Oct 10, 2013

Archie Wright, age 104, of Gatesville passed away Thursday, October 10, 2013. Funeral services will be 11:00a.m., Monday, October 14, 2013 at Scott’s Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Restland Cemetery. Visitation will be 4:00 – 6:00p.m., Sunday, October 13, 2013 at the funeral home. Archie was born on the hills of Cowhouse Creek on October 8, 1909 to...

Ilene Fay Hairston

Ilene Fay Hairston

Oct 8, 2013

Ilene Fay Hairston, age 85 of Gatesville passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2013. Graveside services will be 1:00p.m., Saturday, October 12, 2013 at Sweetwater City Cemetery in Sweetwater, Texas. Visitation will be 5:00 – 7:00p.m., Friday, October 11, 2013 at Scott’s Funeral Home. Ilene was born on October 18, 1927 in Plains, Texas to the late W. L. and Ida...