Obituaries

Local obituaries for Gatesville, Texas


Linda Gail Baize

Linda Gail Baize

Sep 14, 2024

Linda Gail Baize, age 76 of Gatesville, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024 in Gatesville. 

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Restland Cemetery with James Baize officiating. 

Linda was born on November 20, 1947, to Marvin and Marjorie Kelley Baize in Slaton, Texas. She graduated from Turnersville High School in 1966. After high school,...

Annie Lanelle (Nell) Boone

Annie Lanelle (Nell) Boone

Sep 10, 2024

Annie Lanelle Boone, known by friends as "Nell," age 97, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 10, 2024, in Waco. 

A private graveside service was held for the family at Gatesville City Cemetery on Sunday, September 15, 2024, under the direction of Scott's Funeral Home, with James Baize officiating. 

Mrs. Boone was born Annie Lanelle Lee on March 30, 1927, in Flat, Texas...

Carolyn Arlene Ortiz

Carolyn Arlene Ortiz

Sep 9, 2024

Carolyn Ortiz, age 64 of Lindale, Texas, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Carolyn Arlene Ortiz was born on June 26, 1960 to the late Arlon Mitchell Sr. and Margaret Garza Mitchell in Waco, Texas. She grew up and attended school in both Waco and Paducah, Kentucky. She married Benjamin Ortiz and...

Rilla Yvonne Smith

Rilla Yvonne Smith

Sep 9, 2024

Rilla Yvonne Smith, age 87 of Gatesville, passed away September 9, 2024, in Waco. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, September 21 at 10:00 a.m. at the Gatesville Church of Christ. 

Rilla Yvonne Smith was born to Buster and Oleta Mullin on Friday, November 20, 1936, in an old farmhouse in Parnell, Texas. Her father (Buster) was a farmer,...

Alberto Rodriguez

Alberto Rodriguez

Sep 9, 2024

Alberto Rodriguez, age 77 of Gatesville, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 13, 2024 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. A Rosary, followed by a visitation with the family will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday evening at Scott’s Funeral Home. Burial...

Linda Ann Barton

Linda Ann Barton

Sep 6, 2024

Linda Barton, age 71, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday, September 6, 2024. 

Private family memorial services will be held. 

Linda Kincheloe Barton was born January 25, 1953 in Gatesville to the late Clarence “Ray” and Mary Kincheloe. Her family soon moved to Odessa where she spent her childhood life. During her adult years, she lived in both...

Donnie Charles Pruitt

Donnie Charles Pruitt

Sep 6, 2024

Donnie Pruitt, age 72 of Gatesville, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, September 6, 2024.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at Restland Cemetery with Pastor Stephen Schmidt officiating. 

Donnie Charles Pruitt was born November 29, 1951 to the late Sidney and Louise Pruitt in Temple. He graduated from Gatesville High...

Travis Tallent

Travis Tallent

Sep 3, 2024

Travis Tallent, age 33, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. He lived a life marked by love, laughter and generosity. His heart was as big as his smile. He was always ready to care for others with unmatched kindness and compassion.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at Scott’s...

Tommy Waller

Tommy Waller

Sep 2, 2024

Tommy Gene Waller age 59 of the Levita community passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024 at his home.

Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 6, 2024 at Scott’s Funeral Home, with Rev. Wray Nunn officiating. 

Tommy Gene Waller was born on May 17, 1965 in Missouri to the late Walter and Sarah Gober Waller. He grew up...

James George Barron

James George Barron

Sep 1, 2024

James George Barron, age 86 of Jonesboro, passed away at his home on September 1, 2024. 

Funeral services will be held at Scott’s Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 7, 2024, with Pastor Matt Dossey officiating. Interment will follow at Jonesboro Cemetery. The family will receive visitors on Friday, September 6th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the...

JW (Scoopy) Featherston

JW (Scoopy) Featherston

Aug 31, 2024

JW Featherston passed away on August 31, 2024, surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 4 at 2:00 p.m. at Scott’s Funeral Home with Rev. Garland Baker and Rev. Kurt Fuessel officiating. Interment will follow at Greenbriar Cemetery. The family will receive visitors one hour prior to the service. 

JW (Scoopy) Featherston was born on December...

Mark Lee Locke

Mark Lee Locke

Aug 29, 2024

Mark Lee Locke, age 55 of Jonesboro, passed away on August 29, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held on September 14, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Gatesville Church of Christ with Miles Locke officiating.

Mark was born on November 19, 1968, in Gatesville to Miles and Linda Locke. Mark grew up in Gatesville, graduating in 1987. As a child,...

Russell Edward Davis

Russell Edward Davis

Aug 27, 2024

Russell Davis, age 56 of Gatesville passed away at his home on Tuesday, August 27, 2024.

Celebration of life services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Scott’s Funeral Home.

Russell Edward Davis was born June 23, 1968 to the late Charles and Sue Wallace Davis in Beaumont, Texas. He grew up and attended school in Beaumont,...

Gary Mike Barnard

Gary Mike Barnard

Aug 27, 2024

Gary Mike Barnard, age 74 of Levita, passed away August 27, 2024, at his residence. No services are planned at this time.

Gary was born in Gatesville on June 9, 1950, to the late Roy and Dovie Barnard. Gary married Ruby Featherston on January 12, 1970. They made their home in Levita. 

Gary is survived by his wife, Ruby Fay Featherston Barnard;...

Donald Wayne Warren

Donald Wayne Warren

Aug 22, 2024

Donnie Warren, age 68 of Gatesville, went to be with his Heavenly Father and the love of his life on Thursday, August 22, 2024. 

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at Scott’s Funeral Home with Pastor Bruce Cox officiating. The family will receive visitors one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. 

Donald Wayne...

Rob Wall

Rob Wall

Aug 21, 2024

     Rob (Monkey) Wall, passed away unexpectedly at home in Evant on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. 

     Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 26 at First Methodist Church in Gatesville with Pastor Stephen Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow at Hurst Ranch Cemetery. The family will receive visitors on Sunday, August 25th from 5:00 p.m....

Vonny Allene Harris

Vonny Allene Harris

Aug 20, 2024

Vonny Harris, age 51 of Mound, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at her home.

Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August, 28, 2024 at White Mound Baptist Church with Pastor Bruce Cox officiating. 

Vonny Allene Harris was born on January 6, 1973 to the late Melvin and Phyllis Hunt Amspacher in Fort Hood, Texas. She grew up...

Michael Lee Ely

Michael Lee Ely

Aug 19, 2024

Michael Ely, age 43 of Gatesville passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024.

Memorial services will be scheduled at a later date.

Michael Lee Ely was born on February 18, 1981 to the late Donald and Charmey Ragsdale Ely in Sweetwater, Texas. He grew up and attended school in San Angelo, Texas. Michael worked in construction most of his adult life. Locally,...

Elsie Ann Hornung

Elsie Ann Hornung

Aug 17, 2024

Elsie Ann Schuster Hornung, age 80 of Gatesville passed away on August 17, 2024. 

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at St. John Lutheran Church in Marion, Texas with Pastor Bryan Dziadik-Willingham officiating. Burial will follow at St. John Lutheran Church Cemetery. 

Elsie Ann Schuster Hornung was born Tuesday, March 21, 1944, in Converse, Texas...

Geneva Henderson

Geneva Henderson

Aug 9, 2024

Geneva Henderson, age 92 of Gatesville, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 9, 2024 with her husband C.B. by her side.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at Scott’s Funeral Home with Chaplain Manuel Henriquez officiating. The family will receive visitors from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Monday, at the funeral home. Burial...