Obituaries

Local obituaries for Gatesville, Texas


Preston Wayne Shelton

Preston Wayne Shelton

Jun 25, 2023

Preston Shelton, age 71 of Gatesville, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023.

Memorial services are scheduled for 12:00 pm Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at First Baptist Church of Flat with Carlos Webb officiating.  

Preston Wayne Shelton was born on December 26, 1951, to the late Allen and Nell Altum Shelton of Gatesville.  He grew up and attended school...

Tracy Lynn Sullivan

Tracy Lynn Sullivan

Jun 25, 2023

Tracy Lynn Sullivan, age 58 of Gatesville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 25, 2023.

 

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 29, 2023 at First Baptist Church, with Keith Steward officiating.  The family will receive visitors one hour prior to services at the church.  Private family interment will follow services...

Richard Apel

Richard Apel

Jun 17, 2023

Richard Gayle Apel, age 59, went to be with the Lord on June 17, 2023. He was a beloved father, brother, and a great friend. Richard was a graduate of the University of Texas, a talented baseball player and played through his college years. He loved to talk sports; and fishing was a favorite pastime. Being a Christian, Richard also...

Punk Gallegly

Punk Gallegly

Jun 16, 2023

Punk Gallegly, age 92 of Gatesville, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023.

 

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 19, 2023, at Turnersville Cemetery, with James Baize officiating.

 

James Bedford Gallegly was born on August 15, 1930, to the late Roy and Lottie Bratton Gallegly of Pidcoke.  He grew up and attended school in...

Sherry Lowe

Sherry Lowe

Jun 13, 2023

Mrs. Sherry Lee Lowe, age 87 of Gatesville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at her home. 

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, June 16, 2023 at Scott’s Funeral Home Chapel in Gatesville. The family will receive visitors one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Graveside services are scheduled at...

Richard Sherman

Richard Sherman

Jun 10, 2023

Richard Sherman, age 75 of Gatesville, passed away on June 10, 2023 at his home. 

 

Richard Cleve Sherman was born on July 15, 1947 in Brownsville, Texas to the late Harold Jay and Frances Gafford Sherman.   He was the first in his family to graduate from college, obtaining both a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of...

Ralph Henry Holder III

Ralph Henry Holder III

Jun 9, 2023

Ralph Holder, age 52 of Flat, passed away Friday, June 9, 2023, at a local hospital. 

 

Celebration of life services will be held by the family at a future date.

 

Ralph Henry Holder III was born on April 23, 1971, to the late Ralph Henry Holder II and Connie Rhine Holder in Portsmouth, Virginia.  He grew...

Wanda Massingill

Wanda Massingill

Jun 9, 2023

Wanda Massingill, age 96 of Gatesville, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at Scott’s Funeral Home, with Minister Deral McWhorter officiating.  The family will receive visitors from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday, June 12th at the funeral home.  Interment will follow at Turnersville Cemetery. 

Wanda Lee Massingill...

Mirima Aleem

Mirima Aleem

Jun 7, 2023

Ms. Mirima Aleem, age 74 of Gatesville, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023.

 

Celebration of Life services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 24, 2023, at the Gatesville Senior Center.

 

A native of Baltimore Maryland, Mirima was born to her mother and father Mrs. Thelma Louise Jackson-Keller and Mr. Gerald Booker Sr. Raised in Gatesville...

Sandy Graham

Sandy Graham

Jun 4, 2023

Sandy Graham, age 57 of Gatesville, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023.

Private inurnment will be at Pearl Cemetery.

Sandy Wayne Graham was born on April 29, 1966 in Gatesville, to the late Harold Edwin and Dorothy Mae Ayers Graham.  He grew up in Gatesville and graduated from Gatesville High School in 1984.  He worked at Wal-Mart for many...

William Wilkins

William Wilkins

Jun 3, 2023

William Wilkins, age 81 of Temple, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023 in Temple.

Visitation with Mr. Wilkins family will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 9, 2023 at Scott’s Funeral Home in Gatesville, followed by graveside services at 11:00 a.m. at Smith-King Cemetery, near Mound.

William David Wilkins was born on April 28, 1942 in Coryell County, to...

Mike Gaston

Mike Gaston

Jun 1, 2023

Mike Gaston, age 72 of Gatesville, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at his home.

 

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at Scott’s Funeral Home.  Interment will follow at Osage Cemetery.  The family will receive visitors from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 6th at the funeral home.

 

Michael Eddie Gaston...

Henry Oney

Henry Oney

May 30, 2023

Henry Oney, age 89 of Evant, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at his home.

 

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Pearl Cemetery with Jace Graham officiating.

 

Henry Vaden Oney was born on October 18, 1933 to the late Omie and Lottie Walker Oney in Pearl, Texas.  He attended school in...

Suzanne Kindrick

Suzanne Kindrick

May 30, 2023

Suzanne Kindrick, age 82, of Gatesville, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, surrounded by her family.

 

Graveside services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at Lamb Cemetery, near Mound, with Pastor Matt Dossey officiating.  Visitation with the family will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at Scott's Funeral Home.

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Ruth Ogden

Ruth Ogden

May 29, 2023

Ruth Ogden, age 95 of Gatesville, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 29, 2023.

 

The family will receive visitors at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, June 1, 2023 at Scott’s Funeral Home, followed by graveside services at 2:00 p.m. at Restland Cemetery, with Dr. Lynn Parks officiating.

 

Johnnie Ruth Ogden was born on March 31, 1928 in Emory, Texas, to...

Randy Thomas

Randy Thomas

May 28, 2023

Randy Thomas, age 68 of Gatesville, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023.

 

Memorial services will be held at 4:00 p.m. Friday, June 2, 2023, at Scott’s Funeral Home Chapel, with Dr. David Crosby officiating.  Visitation with the family will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home.

 

Randy Owen Thomas was born on December 28,...

Carolynn Sue Tomme

Carolynn Sue Tomme

May 27, 2023

Carolynn Tomme, age 66 of Gatesville, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023, with her family at her side.

Carolynn Rogers Tomme was born on October 23, 1956, to the late Eldred LeRoy Rogers and Barbara Elsina Robinson Rogers in Kansas City, Missouri.  She grew up and attended school in Hurst, Texas.  In 1986, she met Leslie Tomme, and the...

Anna Sellers

Anna Sellers

May 25, 2023

Ann Sellers, age 86 of Gatesville went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 25, 2023, with her daughter holding her tight.

She will be laid to rest on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at a private family graveside service, with Pastor Jon Crosby officiating.

Anna Vera Sellers was born on July 21, 1936, in the Antelope...

Frank Joseph Reisner

Frank Joseph Reisner

May 22, 2023

Frank Reisner, age 71 of Midland, Texas, passed away on May 22, 2023, with his family at his bedside.

 

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 27, 2023, at Davidson Cemetery with Pastor Danny Crosby officiating.

 

Frank Joseph Reisner was born May 28, 1951, to the late John Joe Reisner and Tekla Baranowski Reisner...

Virginia Anne Barnard

Virginia Anne Barnard

May 22, 2023

Virginia Barnard, age 86, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023, surrounded by her family.

 

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 26, 2023, at Scott’s Funeral Home Chapel, with Dr. Danny Crosby officiating.  Visitation with the family will be held one hour prior to services at the funeral home. 

 

Virginia Anne Barnard was...