Scott's Funeral Home

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• Daren Moore

  Owner, Funeral Director, Embalmer & Certified Crematory Operator

  Graduated Dallas Institute of Funeral Service (1988)

  Born in Gatesville, graduated Gatesville High School in 1987. Worked at Scott's Funeral Home from shortly before 1988 until 1998, then rejoined in June 2011. Board member of Gatesville Boys & Girls Club, thirty-year member and Past President of Gatesville Lions Club, two-term Gatesville City Councilman and three-year Mayor, member of White Mound Baptist Church, Gatesville Masonic Lodge #197 A.F. & A.M., Waco Karem Shrine, and former County Commissioner for Precinct #2. Currently serves on Heart of Texas Defence Alliance board. Enjoys travel, music venues, and motorcycle riding.

• Nathan Gohlke

  Funeral Director & Advanced Planning Consultant

  Graduated Northeast Texas Community College Funeral Services Program (2024)

  Joined Scott's Funeral Home in January 2022 as Pre-Need Planning Agent. Chief of Police for City of Gatesville since 2005, law enforcement career dating to 1993. Selected as President of Central Texas Area Chiefs of Police and Sheriff's Association, served on Texas Police Chief's Association Board of Directors. Current member of Gatesville Exchange Club, Central Texas Crime Stoppers Organization, and Gatesville Care Center board. Retired from City of Gatesville in January 2023. Married to Nicole for 30 years with two children, Bailey and Brenden.

• Charla Chaney

  Funeral Director

  Ed.D. from Tarleton State University (2008), Master of Arts in Counseling from University of Mary-Hardin Baylor (1997), Bachelor of Science in Education from Baylor University (1989), Licensed Funeral Director (2024)

  Born in Temple, raised in Belton, graduated Belton High School in 1986. Served 30 years in public education, 26 years in Belton ISD as teacher, counselor, principal, special education director, human resources director and assistant superintendent. Graduated Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service in Houston in 2024. Assists families with funeral planning, insurance and employer benefits. Enjoys spending time with family, friends, and two grandchildren.

• Sara Jo Poynter

  Advanced Preplanning Agent

  Born in Gatesville in 1974. Graduated Meridian High School in 1992, earned B.S. in Exercise and Sport Studies from Texas Wesleyan University in 1996. Worked in personal training, fitness bootcamps, corporate fitness management, and was first manager of fitness center and spa at Texas Motor Speedway. Held federal government contracts teaching fitness classes and events at Fritz G. Lanham Federal Building, Bureau of Engraving and Printing, and FAA. Moved back to Gatesville in 2018, former owner of Sara Jo's Haute and Gaudy. Cared for mother diagnosed with stage four brain cancer, which inspired her to pursue funeral service. Licensed as advanced funeral planner. Member of Gatesville Chamber of Commerce and Oglesby Lions Club.

• Bill Cole

  Funeral Director, Embalmer, Former Owner

  Graduated Dallas Institute of Funeral Services (1990), Temple Junior College (1975), Gatesville High School (1973)

  Born March 27, 1955 in Gatesville. Married Annette Pool in 1976 with three children and three grandchildren. Served families of Gatesville area for over 30 years. Started at Scott's Funeral Home in 1990, became owner in 2007, retired December 31, 2021, and transferred ownership to Daren Moore. Also served as Gatesville Independent School District Trustee for 10 years and board member of Coryell County Museum and Gatesville Boys and Girls Club. Enjoys family time and being a grandfather in retirement.

• James Ragsdale

  Funeral Assistant and Administrative Assistant

  Central Texas College

  Longtime Gatesville resident, Gatesville High School graduate Class of 1978. Long and distinguished career with Texas Department of Criminal Justice achieving senior administration rank, retired with over 35 years of service. Joined Scott's Funeral Home staff in 2019. Assists families and staff in various capacities. Enjoys time with grandson and playing golf with friends.

• Jamie Ament

  Funeral Assistant

  Born in Gatesville, lifelong resident, 1979 graduate of Gatesville High School. Son of Wyllis and Linda Sue Ament, brother to Kris and late Cindy Venable. Proud father of two children, Kari and Clay. Retired from Texas Department of Criminal Justice with 25 years of service, worked with Scott's Funeral Home since 2009. Enjoys time with family, grandson Grant James, and girlfriend April. Enjoys live music and playing drums.

• Carl Kietzer

  Funeral Assistant

  Longtime member of Scott's Funeral Home staff since 2001. Served in United States Army at various duty stations including Korea and Germany where he met wife Ursula. Served in Vietnam War, retired as SFC after 20 years of service in 1980. Resided in Gatesville since 1972 with wife, raised two sons. Second career at U.S. Postal Service in Gatesville for 20 years. Served eight years on Gatesville City Council serving as Mayor Pro-Tem. Member of Gatesville Masonic Lodge #197 A.F. & A.M., Veterans of Foreign War, Disabled American Veterans, and First Methodist Church.

• Mason Matthews

  Staff Member

  Master of Business Administration from Tarleton State University (2022), Bachelor's Degree in Finance and Commercial Banking from Texas A&M University (2019), Gatesville High School (2016)

  Born and raised in Gatesville. Married high school sweetheart Tiffany Sartor in 2022. Currently works as Loan Officer at The First National Bank of Evant. Actively involved in community services with Gatesville Chamber of Commerce, Cotton Belt Depot Foundation, and Gatesville Education Foundation. Member of Trinity Baptist Church.

• Sybil Beasley

  Visitation Attendant

  Member of Scott's Funeral Home family since 2010. Resident of Gatesville, Texas since September 1979, transferred from Huntsville to Mt. View Unit of TDCJ-ID. After 20 years with TDCJ, worked at Medical Plastics/Laerdal for 15 years before retiring. Serves local families during visitation hours, considers most families as friends.

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