Obituaries

Local obituaries for Gatesville, Texas


Lacy J. Mason

Lacy J. Mason

Sep 17, 2021

Lacy Jai Mason, age 36 of Gatesville, passed away on Friday September 17, 2021 in Gatesville surrounded by family and friends.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 24, 2021 at Restland Cemetery.  There is no set time for visitation.

Lacy was born November 24, 1984 in Denison, Texas. She grew up and attended school in Colbert,...

Jacqueline Davidson Sims Holder

Jacqueline Davidson Sims Holder

Sep 16, 2021

Jacqueline Davidson Sims Holder, age 84 of the Mound community, passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021 in Waco.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, September 20, 2021 at Davidson Cemetery, with Rev. Terry Hill officiating.

Jackie was born on January 14, 1937 in Mound, to the late Jack and Christeen Bomar Davidson. She graduated from Gatesville...

Joe Dougan

Joe Dougan

Sep 15, 2021

Joe Dougan, age 48 of Gatesville, passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 in Gatesville. Memorial services, with military honors will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Scott’s Funeral Home Chapel. Joe was born on April 28, 1973 in Lawton, Oklahoma. He grew up and attended school in Arkansas. He graduated from Clarksville High School, in...

Russell Pruett

Russell Pruett

Sep 12, 2021

Russell Pruett, age 59 of the Pearl community, passed away on September 12, 2021 at his home.

Celebration of life services will be held in the near future at the Pearl Community Fellowship Church.

Russell was born on July 5, 1962, in Waxahachie, to William Glenn Pruett and Kay Herrman Pruett. Russell spent his early years growing up in the...

Rebecca Petrow

Rebecca Petrow

Sep 12, 2021

Rebecca Ann (Becky) Petrow, age 74 of Gatesville, passed away at her home on Sunday, September 12, 2021.

No services will be scheduled, her cremains will be scattered in Ohio.

Christopher D. Peltier

Christopher D. Peltier

Sep 10, 2021

Christopher D. Peltier, age 53 of Gatesville, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021 in Gatesville.

Memorial services will be held at 1:00 pm Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Harmony Baptist Church Fellowship Hall.

Chris was born on June 1, 1968 in Killeen to Floyd Peltier Sr. and Sally Troutman Peltier. He grew up and attended school in Killeen.  After...

Dorothy Ann Gregory

Dorothy Ann Gregory

Sep 10, 2021

Dorothy Ann Gregory, age 70 of Brownwood, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021 in Bangs, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Scott’s Funeral Home in Gatesville.  Burial will follow at Gatesville City Cemetery.

Dorothy was born on January 25, 1951 in Meridian to the late John William Kelley and Dorothy Hotz...

Kindle Perkins

Kindle Perkins

Sep 9, 2021

Kindle Perkins, age 28 of Gatesville, passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021 in Gatesville.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Scott’s Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Skiles officiating. Burial will follow at Restland cemetery.

Kindle was born on March 23, 1993 in Killeen to Raymond and Jennifer Lanham Perkins. He grew up and attended...

Harold Ray (Willie) Avila

Harold Ray (Willie) Avila

Sep 8, 2021

Harold Ray Avila, age 55 of Gatesville, went to be with our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, September 8, 2021.

He was born on March 12, 1966 in Gatesville, to Mike Avila and Dominga Johnson, whom raised him in the South Mountain community. He graduated from Gatesville High School in 1985. After working a short time for TDCJ, he joined the...

Alan Brant Miller

Alan Brant Miller

Sep 8, 2021

Alan Brant Miller, age 77 of Gatesville, passed away on the evening of September 8, 2021 surrounded by his family.

The family will hold a private memorial service at later date.

Alan was born in Wichita, KS to the late Alexander Brant Miller and Dorothy Evelyn Watkins Miller. He grew up and attended school in Tulsa, OK and graduated from...

Curtis Bankston

Curtis Bankston

Sep 6, 2021

Curtis Bankston, age 67 of the Ater community, went to be with his Lord and Savior, surrounded by his family, on Monday, September 6, 2021 in Gatesville.

Graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, September 17, 2021 at Ater Cemetery, with Pastor Cody Haines and Graves Wallace officiating.  The family will receive visitors at Scott’s Funeral Home at...

Rook Stovall

Rook Stovall

Sep 6, 2021

Rook Stovall, age 53 of Gatesville passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021 at his home.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Gatesville City Cemetery, with Rev. Kurt Fuessel officiating.

Jerry Paul (Rook) Stovall was born on August 15, 1968 in Gatesville, to Bill and Lillie Edwards Stovall.  He graduated from Gatesville High...

John Manuel Leos

John Manuel Leos

Sep 4, 2021

John Leos, age 75 of Oglesby, passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021 surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, September 13, 2021 at Scott’s Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Post Oak Cemetery, with military honors. Visitation with the family will be one hour prior to the service. John was born on June 24, 1946...

Chase Crawford Garcia

Chase Crawford Garcia

Sep 4, 2021

Chase Crawford Garcia departed from this world on September 4, 2021, to go on his next big adventure at the age of 44. A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 5 PM at Oasis Worship Center at 608 E Leon Street in Gatesville, Texas. Join his family and friends to commemorate him and share memories of...

Christopher Douglas Hollingsworth

Christopher Douglas Hollingsworth

Sep 2, 2021

Christopher Douglas Hollingsworth went to meet his “Papa C” for a game of hoops on Thursday, September 2, 2021. Services are scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Scott’s Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Restland Cemetery for immediate and extended family. The family will receive visitors 1 hour prior to the services. Christopher was born on...

Joyce M. Rhoades

Joyce M. Rhoades

Sep 2, 2021

Joyce Rhoades, age 66 of Gatesville, passed away surrounded by her family on the morning of September 2, 2021.

Funeral services will be 10 AM Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at St. John Lutheran Church in Coryell City. Burial will follow at St. John Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be 4 - 6 PM Monday, September 6, 2021 at...

Amber Nicole Pacheco

Amber Nicole Pacheco

Sep 2, 2021

Amber Nicole Pacheco, age 30, of Lampasas, passed away, Thursday, September 2, 2021 at Advent Health Center in Killeen. Graveside services are scheduled for 10 AM Friday, September 10, 2021 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lampasas. The family will receive visitors from 6 to 8 PM Thursday at Scott’s Funeral Home in Gatesville. Amber was born January 5, 1991 in...

Andrew "Andy" Jones

Andrew "Andy" Jones

Sep 1, 2021

The family of Andrew “Andy” Jones of Gatesville are heartbroken to announce his tragic and unexpected passing on September 1, 2021 at the age of 34. Andy loved his friends and family fiercely. He enjoyed his motorcycle, computer games, and always had everyone around smiling and laughing. He was a great man, and it was a privilege for anyone who...

Nancy Carol Collins

Nancy Carol Collins

Aug 30, 2021

Nancy Carol Lam Collins, age 87, of Waco, passed away August 30, 2021 in Waco. Graveside services are scheduled for 11 AM Thursday, September 2, 2021 at Restland Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at Scott’s Funeral Home. Nancy was born May 3, 1934 in Mound, Texas to Thurman Paul Lam and Winnie Opal Looper Lam....

Angela A. Morphet

Angela A. Morphet

Aug 29, 2021

Angela Morphet, age 50 of Gatesville, passed away on the evening of August 29, 2021.

Funeral services will be 10:00 am Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Scott’s Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Flint Creek Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be one hour prior to the service.

Angela was born on August 20, 1971 in Abilene, TX to Darrell...