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Local obituaries for Gatesville, Texas


Jason Walden

Jason Walden

Aug 14, 2021

Thomas Jason Walden Jason Walden, age 41 of Gatesville, passed away on the evening of August 14, 2021. Memorial services will be 11:00 am, Friday, August 20, 2021 at Trinity Baptist Church. Jason was born on February 28, 1980 in Michigan City, IN. He grew up and attended school in southern California. After high school Jason joined the United States...

Wyatt Austin Tackett

Wyatt Austin Tackett

Aug 10, 2021

Wyatt Austin Tackett, age 20 of Gatesville, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 10, 2021.  

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 21, 2021 at the Gatesville High School auditorium, 205 S. Lovers Lane, Gatesville, Texas 76528.  The family will receive visitors following services at the school.

Wyatt touched so many people during his time on this earth...

Jackie Sparks

Jackie Sparks

Aug 10, 2021

Jackie Marie Sparks, age 55, of Gatesville, passed away, August 10, 2021 at her residence. 

Graveside services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Restland Cemetery.  The family will have visitation from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at the funeral home.

Jackie was born October 19, 1965 in California.  She was the daughter of Judith...

Ricky Don Bates

Ricky Don Bates

Aug 10, 2021

Ricky Don Bates, age 59 of Evant, passed away August 10, 2021.

Memorial services will be held 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Purmela Baptist Church, officiated by Dr. John Vassar, assisted by Brenden Hough. A one-hour visitation will be held before the service at 10:00 a.m. Ricky’s ashes will be returned to the Earth, being scattered on...

Rhonda Morgan

Rhonda Morgan

Aug 7, 2021

Rhonda Ray Morgan, age 66 of Oglesby, passed away on Saturday, August 07, 2021 in Temple.

The family will receive visitors from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at Scott’s Funeral Home in Gatesville.  Rhonda and her family will be escorted to Ater Cemetery by Road Riders for Jesus MM, with anyone wishing to participate at 10:30...

Fran Hall

Fran Hall

Aug 3, 2021

Francis Faye Collins Hall, beloved wife, sister, mother, and grandmother died peacefully with family and friends at her side on August 3, 2021, at the age of 77. 

Visitation is scheduled for Sunday, August 8, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Scott’s Funeral Home in Gatesville.  Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 9, 2021...

Cindy A. Venable

Cindy A. Venable

Aug 3, 2021

Cindy Ament Venable, age 53 of Gatesville, passed away surrounded by her family on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, having fought a courageous battle with cancer for twenty-five years.

Celebration of Life Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 7, 2021 at the First United Methodist Church in Gatesville, with Pastor Bill Bales officiating.  The family will be receiving...

Bill Kornegay

Bill Kornegay

Jul 31, 2021

Billy (Bill) Dell Kornegay, age 89 of Gatesville Texas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 31, 2021 in Temple surrounded by his family.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 5, 2021 at Gateway Baptist Church in Gatesville, with Rev. Mike Bradgon officiating.  The family will receive visitors one hour prior to services at the church.  Burial...

Frances Ortega Menchaca

Frances Ortega Menchaca

Jul 31, 2021

Frances Menchaca passed away peacefully Saturday, July 31, 2021 at her home in Gatesville. She was 87 years old. Services will be held virtually Via Zoom on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at 2:00 pm, with her nephew, Kenneth D. Veazey officiating. To view services Via Zoom, ID #813 2434 1344 and passcode, 872021. The Zoom app can be downloaded in...

David O. Watson

David O. Watson

Jul 25, 2021

David O. Watson, age 80, of Gatesville, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021 at his residence.  Services are scheduled for 3 PM, Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Scott’s Funeral Home Chapel.  Burial will follow at Weaver Chapel Cemetery.  The family will receive visitors from 5 to 7 PM Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at the funeral home.

David O. Watson was...

Tim Yeaman

Tim Yeaman

Jul 21, 2021

Tim Yeaman, age 70 of Seagoville, passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at his home.

Graveside services with military honors, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at Restland Cemetery in Gatesville, with Brian Parker officiating.

Tim was born on August 8, 1950 in Ft. Worth, to Nettie Myers Yeaman and the late Rudolph Yeaman.  He...

Samuel D. Meyer, Jr.

Samuel D. Meyer, Jr.

Jul 18, 2021

Samuel D. Meyer, Jr., age 70, of Gatesville, passed away on July 18, 2021 at his home.

Memorial services with full military honors are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery, 11463 TX-195, Killeen, Texas.

Samuel was born on July 11, 1951, in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, to the late Samuel D. Meyer, Sr.,...

John L. Freeman

John L. Freeman

Jul 17, 2021

John L. Freeman, age 92 of Comanche, formerly of Coryell County, passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2021 in Abilene.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Pearl Cemetery, with Pastor Preston Atkinson officiating.

Johnny was born on January 28, 1929 in Gatesville, to the late C.E. (Charley) and Edith Walker Freeman.  He graduated...

Hermione Ashby

Hermione Ashby

Jul 16, 2021

Hermione Ashby, age 95 of Jonesboro passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her family.

There will not be any public memorial services, private family inurnment will be at Gatesville Masonic Cemetery.  Flowers and cards may be sent to Seaborn Ashby, 350 CR 193, Jonesboro Texas 76538.

Laurel Hermione Ashby was born on January 25,...

Bill Burdett

Bill Burdett

Jul 16, 2021

John William (Bill) Burdett, age 82, of Gatesville, passed away on Friday morning, July 16, 2021 at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Scott’s Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Matt Dossey and Dr. Lynn Parks officiating. Burial with Masonic Rites, under the auspices of Gatesville Masonic Lodge #197 A.F. &...

Norma Jean Flynn

Norma Jean Flynn

Jul 16, 2021

Norma Jean Flynn age 89, of Hobart, Oklahoma, passed away on Friday, July16, 2021, in Gatesville.

Services are pending at this time.

Norma Jean Rosson Flynn was born April 10, 1932 in Trent Texas, to the late Sam Arthur Rosson and Odell Meeks Rosson. Norma married James Emmitt Flynn on January 24, 1952 at First Baptist Church in Monahans, Texas....

Scott J. Bates

Scott J. Bates

Jul 12, 2021

Scott Bates, age 54 of Oglesby, passed away on the evening of July 12, 2021.

A visitation with Memorial service is scheduled Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Scott’s Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., with a Remembrance Memorial service taking place at 11:00 a.m.

Scott was born in Bennington, Vermont on March 9, 1967. He...

Connie Smith

Connie Smith

Jul 11, 2021

Connie Smith, age 91 of Gatesville, passed away on the evening of July 11, 2021 in Gatesville. A Celebration of Life service is scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at The Presbyterian Church of Gatesville.

Connie was born on August 24, 1929 in Pulaski, Wisconsin to the late Rev. Walter T. Gigstad and Selma Winingstad Gigstad.

Connie was...

Terry Lee Haney

Terry Lee Haney

Jul 10, 2021

Terry L. Haney, age 76 of Gatesville, passed away on the morning of July 10, 2021 surrounded by his family.

Memorial services honoring Terry will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 19, 2021 at Scott's Funeral Home.

Terry was born on August 2, 1944 in Fort Worth to the late James and Clara King Haney. He graduated in 1962...

Cynthia Ann Johnston

Cynthia Ann Johnston

Jul 9, 2021

Cynthia A. Johnston, age 83 of Gatesville, passed away on Friday, July 9, 2021.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at Restland Cemetery, with Steve Thompson officiating.

Cynthia was born on September 20, 1937, to the late R.L. and Corine Lowery Homan.  She grew up and went to school in Gatesville, graduating from...

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