Obituaries
Michael Madewell
Apr 8, 2025
Michael Miller Madewell, 75, of Abbott passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2025. A service to remember and honor his life will be Monday, April 14, 2025 at 11:00 am at the Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with interment to follow at Waco Memorial Park.
A complete obituary will be posted soon.
Richard Allan Ellis
Apr 8, 2025
Richard Allan Ellis, 74, of Waco passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer.
A graveside Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 11:00am at Waco Memorial Park with Pastor Scott Sutton officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00am to 11:00am in the Waco Memorial Funeral Home chapel. Food and fellowship...
Richard William "Bill" Munk
Apr 7, 2025
Richard William Munk, Jr., born August 3, 1942, died April 7, 2025, at the age of 82 years old. Bill, as he was known by everyone, was born in San Antonio, Texas, to Richard William Munk and Eddie Inez (McClellan) Munk. Bill lived most of his life in Pleasanton, Texas, graduating from Pleasanton High School in 1960. On December 9,...
Paul Roger Jenkins, Jr. "Roger"
Apr 6, 2025
Paul Roger Jenkins, Jr, 79, of Waco, passed away peacefully with his loving wife at his side as always on April 6, 2025. He was born on January 11, 1946 in Dallas, Texas.
A Celebration of Roger’s life will be held at Waco Memorial Funeral Home on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 10:00 am and a reception to follow in the...
Linda Mae Aguilar
Apr 3, 2025
Linda Aguilar, 68, of Waco, Texas, went to be with our Lord on April 3, 2025. She was born on July 20, 1956, in Rosebud, Texas, to Candelario and Hortencia Aguilar.
Linda graduated from Richfield High School in 1975 and built a life centered around family, faith, and service to others. She had a long and fulfilling career in sales, working...
J. Francisco Medina
Apr 2, 2025
In Pinos, Zacatecas Francisco Medina, 73, of Waco was born on September 9th, 1951, to Gerardo Medina and Feliza Davila. He passed away after an illness, on April 2nd, 2025.
He grew up in the town of Esmeralda in central Mexico surrounded by a large family of siblings and cousins. A young Francisco's days were filled with a mix of chores...
Betty Ruth Bradford
Apr 2, 2025
Betty Ruth Bradford (Sissie). Was born in Franklin TX on October 11th, 1948 to Winston Meadors and Margie Ruth Elliott.
Betty loved everything about the outdoors be it fishing or racing dirt bikes with her son Patrick or just taking her dogs Pepper and Brandie for a walk. She enjoyed bingo and being with her family and friends. Betty moved her...
Larry Dean Pursche
Mar 28, 2025
Larry Dean Pursche, 77, of Waco, passed away peacefully after a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family, on March 28, 2025.
A celebration of his life will be held at Waco Memorial Funeral Home on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., with Rev. Steve Holston officiating. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, from 6-8 at Waco...
Paula Kay Locke Mitchell
Mar 27, 2025
Paula Kay Mitchell, a woman of remarkable spirit and devotion, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025, in Burleson, Texas. Born on June 28, 1949, in Waco, Texas, Paula was a beloved daughter to Paul Friedrich Locke and Laura Bertha Koester Locke, both of whom preceded her in death.
Paula's journey through life was marked by her unwavering kindness and an...
John Thomas Fikes
Mar 22, 2025
John Thomas Fikes, 48, of Hewitt passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025 at his residence. Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 1:00 pm at Waco Memorial Funeral Home with interment to follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, prior to the service on Wednesday.
John Thomas Fikes was born in Waco,...
John V. Harter Sr.
Mar 20, 2025
John Vincent Harter Sr. passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 20, 2025, in Waco, Texas. Funeral Services will be held at Waco Memorial Funeral Home with Rev. Joey Crenshaw Officating. Interment will follow with Air Force Honors.
Mr. Harter was born in New York, New York, the son of the late James Victor and Veronica Jane (Burdsell) Harter Sr. on January...
Lawrence E. Pennington
Mar 15, 2025
After a long and courageous battle with prostate cancer, Lawrence (Larry) Pennington passed peacefully from the arms of loved ones to the arms of Christ at Providence Village. A private family service will be held at Waco Memorial Funeral Home on March 29, 2025, at 1:00 PM, with the Reverend Wayne Williams officiating. A private family burial will follow the...
Barbara Jean Bass
Mar 7, 2025
Barbara Jean Bass, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2025, in Clifton, Texas. Born on February 9, 1940, in Sherman, Texas in Grayson County, Barbara was the daughter of Levi Henry Davis and Jewell Newsom Davis.
March 30, 1957, Barbara married the love of her life, William Ambrose "Dub" Bass. A devoted homemaker for most of...
Cedro Riggins, Jr.
Mar 5, 2025
Cedro Riggins Jr., 76, of Marlin, TX passed away peacefully on March 5, 2025.
Cedro was born on August 8, 1948 to Catherine Martinez and Cedro Riggins Sr in Waco TX. After Cedro graduated from University High School he went on to serve in the US Marine Corps as a Lt. Corporal and fought in the Vietnam War. He met and...
Cynthia Ann Donaldson Wilson
Mar 4, 2025
Cynthia, a beloved wife and mother, passed peacefully on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at the age of 78. She is preceded in death by her loving parents, Agnes & Owen Donaldson; brother, Jeff Donaldson; and her loved and longtime companion “Brandy”, a furry friend she loved with all of her heart
Known to friends and family as “Cindy”, she was a...
Irene Veronica Berger
Mar 3, 2025
Irene Veronica Kessler Berger, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother, passed away on March 3, 2025, in Waco, Texas. Born on January 2, 1935, in Penelope, Texas, Irene lived a life rich in love, devotion, and a deep appreciation for her family and the beauty of nature.
Irene's journey began in Penelope where she was born and attended...
Marilyn Diane Aguilar
Feb 25, 2025
Marilyn Diane Aguilar, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2025, in Temple, Texas.
Marilyn was born May 20, 1950, in Sikeston, MO, the daughter of Leo and Mildred “Lane” Renfro. She graduated from Dexter High School, where she played volleyball. Marilyn was the mother of three children and the wife of Saint Francisco Aguilar for 40...
Jon Stewart Johnson
Feb 23, 2025
Jon Stewart Johnson, 81, of Levelland passed from this life on February 23, 2025. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Christ United Methodist Church of Levelland, with a reception for family and friends to immediately follow the service. Interment will be a small memorial on Friday, March 14, 2025,...
Duncan Fitzgerald Jeffers
Feb 23, 2025
Duncan Fitzgerald Jeffers, 60, of Wortham, passed away very peacefully after a long illness on Sunday, February 23, 2025 in Waco. Visitation will be Friday, March 7, 2025 from 6pm to 8pm at Waco Memorial Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life service will be Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 1pm at the funeral home with Rev. Michael Daniels officiating. Please,...
Rebecca Jean Redding
Feb 22, 2025
Rebecca Jean Redding, 58, of Saginaw passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025. Graveside services will be Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 3:00 pm at Waco Memorial Park.
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