Obituaries

Local obituaries for Gatesville, Texas


Charles Ricky Parks

Charles Ricky Parks

Dec 26, 2023

Ricky Parks age 71, passed away on Tuesday, December 26th, 2023 in Temple, Texas.  

Private interment will be at Pearl Cemetery.

Charles Richard “Ricky” Parks was born April 28, 1952 in Port Arthur, Texas to Charles Samuel and Peggy Sue Ballard Parks.  He attended Thomas Jefferson High School in Port Arthur.  Ricky was baptized at Proctor Street Church of...

Janice Price

Janice Price

Dec 25, 2023

Janice Price passed away peacefully into God’s embrace at the age of 84 at The Meadows in Gatesville, early Christmas morning, with her eldest daughter by her side.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at Scott’s Funeral Home, with Steve Gould officiating.  Private family interment will follow at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in...

Vinton Charles Campbell

Vinton Charles Campbell

Dec 23, 2023

Vinton Charles Campbell, age 81 of Ft. Smith, Arkansas went to be with his Lord and Savior at 5:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 23, 2023.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, December 28, 2023 at Agent & Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Sallisaw, Oklahoma.  Graveside services will be held in Gatesville at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 30, 2023...

Elsie Emily Simins

Elsie Emily Simins

Dec 21, 2023

Elsie Emily Simins, age 73 of Copperas Cove, went to be with our Lord and Savior on December 21, 2023, after bravely battling cancer for over 20 years. She will be laid to rest at Austin Memorial Park in a private service followed by a celebration of life.

Emily was born on February 6, 1950 in St. Albans, New York...

Donna Marie Henry

Donna Marie Henry

Dec 21, 2023

Donna Henry, age 57 of Gatesville, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Scott’s Funeral Home with Pastor Danny Crosby officiating.  The family will receive visitors at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. 

Donna Marie Henry was born on January 27, 1966, in Greensboro,...

Mary Thomas

Mary Thomas

Dec 16, 2023

Mary Thomas, age 78 of Gatesville, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023.

Private memorial services will be held at a later date.

Mary Elizabeth (Nanny) Thomas was born on February 25, 1945 in Colorado City, Texas to the late Ross and Ora Brashears Hill. She grew up and went to school in Big Spring, Texas. She married Bob Thomas...

Richard Edward Daze

Richard Edward Daze

Dec 12, 2023

Richard Edward Daze, age 99, went to be with the Lord on December 12, 2023. He was born in Mount Vernon, New York on April 11, 1924.  Richard grew up in Mount Vernon and married his wife Doris DeCortin Daze in 1949.  He graduated from Columbia University, New York, N.Y with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.  He was employed by...

Evelyn Corbett

Evelyn Corbett

Dec 8, 2023

Evelyn Corbett, age 98 of Evant, passed away Friday, December 8, 2023 at her home with her family by her side.    

Evelyn Marie Corbett was born February 20, 1925 in Bradford, Pennsylvania to the late John and Ruth Munn Gurnot.   She graduated from Bradford High School in 1943. She married George W. Corbett on May 24, 1946 and they...

Christine Buth Osborne

Christine Buth Osborne

Dec 7, 2023

        Christine Buth Osborne was born on May 15, 1929 to William Frederick (Fritz) and Leta Haase Buth on the family farm near Mosheim.  She passed away on December 7, 2023 at the age of 94 at the nursing home.  She graduated from Gatesville High School in 1947 where she was an outstanding athlete and a star...

Tom Longfellow, LTC USA (Ret.)

Tom Longfellow, LTC USA (Ret.)

Dec 7, 2023

Tom Longfellow, LTC USA (Ret.), age 81 of Gatesville, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023, in San Antonio.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. noon, Thursday, December 14, 2023, at Scott’s Funeral Home Chapel in Gatesville, with Jack Hall officiating.  Interment will follow at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, with full military honors at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery...

Joe Edd Tatum

Joe Edd Tatum

Dec 7, 2023

Joe Edd Tatum, age 73 of Gatesville, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023, surrounded by his family.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 15, 2023 at Scott’s Funeral Home with Pastor Bruce Cox officiating.  The family will receive visitors from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, December 14th at the funeral home.

Joe Edd was...

Larry Allen Braziel

Larry Allen Braziel

Dec 4, 2023

Larry Allen Braziel, age 70 of Gatesville, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023 in Gatesville. 

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Scott’s Funeral Home with Pastor Kevin Lentz officiating. The family will receive visitors from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, December 8th at the funeral home.

Larry was born...

Betty Mayhew

Betty Mayhew

Dec 4, 2023

Betty Mayhew age, 78 of South Mountain community, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023 in Temple.  Betty’s family appreciates the kindness of the Baylor Scott & White staff, however, they are absolutely certain that she was pissed to die in the hospital and not at home.

Private family graveside services will be held at Jonesboro Cemetery.

Betty Jean Mayhew...

Mozelle Spelce

Mozelle Spelce

Dec 2, 2023

Mozelle D. Spelce, our loving Mama and Mammaw, was in the presence of her loved ones as she left this earth and walked into the arms of Jesus on December 2, 2023, at the age of 91.

A Celebration of Life will be held on January 20, 2024 in Gatesville Texas. The family will release details on social media once...

Linda Shipman

Linda Shipman

Nov 30, 2023

Linda Nell Shipman, age 75 of Hamilton, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 30, 2023 in Hamilton. 

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 7, 2023, at First Baptist Church of Flat with Pastor Ron Lowe officiating.  Interment will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Gentry's Mill Cemetery. The family will receive visitors...

Robert Earl Culberson

Robert Earl Culberson

Nov 30, 2023

Robert Earl Culberson, age 59 of Gatesville, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023.

Memorial Services will be scheduled by the family at a later date.

Robert was born on May 9, 1964, to the late Robert Earl Carter and Ruby Elizabeth Williams of Gatesville. He grew up and attended school in Gatesville, graduating in 1983. Robert attended TSTI and completed...

Beverly Logan

Beverly Logan

Nov 30, 2023

Beverly Logan of Gatesville passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023, at the age of 83.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at the First Methodist Church in Gatesville, with Pastor Stephen Schmidt officiating.  Interment will follow at 2:00 p.m. at King Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m....

Johnny C. Gomez

Johnny C. Gomez

Nov 23, 2023

Johnny C. Gomez, age 79 of Oglesby, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023.

Celebration of life services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at the Oglesby Community Center.    

Johnny was born on July 25, 1944, to the late Nicolas and Felipa Cardosa Gomez of Coolidge, Texas.  He was raised and attended school in...

Lee West

Lee West

Nov 22, 2023

Lee West of Oglesby went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at the age of 64.

 

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at Scott’s Funeral Home Chapel in Gatesville, with Pastor Ridge Adams officiating.  Interment will follow at Post Oak Cemetery in Oglesby.  The family will receive visitors from...

Gary Bass

Gary Bass

Nov 19, 2023

Gary Bass, age 65 of Gatesville, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023.

Celebration of Life services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 8, 2023, at Scott’s Funeral Home. 

Gary was born on September 18, 1958, to the late Sam and Joy Teague Bass of McGregor.  He grew up and attended school in McGregor.  He worked as a mechanic and...