Obituaries

Jan 15, 2025

Doris Jean Johnson, age 94, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 15th, 2025. She was born to John and Annie Kent on December 1st, 1930 in Waco, Texas. She was married to Floy Johnson for 61 years. Doris worked for Owens-Illinois Glass Plant for 30 years before retiring in 1985.

She is predeceased by her parents, her...

Jan 12, 2025

Lavonne Musick Sosebee, a beloved member of the community, passed away peacefully on January12, 2025, in Waco, Texas, at the age of 94. Born on December 8, 1930, in Mixon, Texas, Lavonne's life was a testament to resilience and love, qualities that defined her throughout her journey.

During her formative years, Lavonne experienced the challenges of the Great Depression, which necessitated...

Jan 10, 2025

Charles "Charlie" James Wittmer, 80, of Waco, Texas, passed away on January 10, 2025. Born on September 4, 1944, in San Antonio, Texas, Charlie was a man who embodied the spirit of hard work, self-reliance, and a deep passion for building things.

Charlie was a self-taught do-it-yourself guru, always eager to tackle any challenge that came his way. Whether it was...

Jan 8, 2025

Sue Campbell Dodd, 99, of Denison (formerly of Waco), TX died on January 8, 2025 at Texoma Medical Center in Denison, Texas.

Memorial services and interment will be January 15, 2025, 1:30 p.m. at Waco Memorial Funeral Home and Cemetery.

Sue Campbell was born March 18, 1925, in the town of West, Texas in McLennan County. She was the seventh child of...

Jan 7, 2025

Gayla Helen (Gibler) Foust, 76, of San Antonio, Texas passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at her home. Funeral services for Gayla are pending.

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Jan 1, 2025

RD Leslie Pankonien, 88, of Waco, Texas passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2025.

RD was born April 4, 1936 in Falls County to Edward Henry and Ella Pankonien. In his early years he helped on the farm with his family and attended school in Ben Hur, Otto, and Mart. In his later years he worked at General Tire and Rubber Company....

Dec 28, 2024

Mrs. Beryl Greer Henry, 93, of Waco passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024. A graveside service will be Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Waco Memorial Park with Bro. Michael Raines officiating. 

Beryl was born in Dallas, Texas on December 22, 1931. She graduated from Baylor University where she met her husband of 66 years, James W. "Jim" Henry....

Dec 13, 2024

Panfilo Salas Barrientos “Jose” passed away December 13, 2024 in Waco, Texas surrounded by his family.

Panfilo was born on June 8th, 1962 in Sombrerete Zacatecas, Mexico, to Julia Barrientos and Leonardo Salas.

He was a great husband, father figure, son, brother, uncle and friend. He was also a humble and hard-working man who centered his life on work, family and the...

Dec 10, 2024

John Wayne Ritchey, 77, of Waco passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at Ascension Providence Hospital in Waco. Visitation will be Monday, December 16, 2024 from 6pm to 8pm at Waco Memorial Funeral Home. Services will be Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 1pm in the Waco Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Waco Memorial Park.

John was born January...

Dec 5, 2024

Madeline Wall, 98, of Waco passed away on December 5, 2024, at her home surrounded by her children.

Madeline Anna Dillon Wall’s journey through life began on February 2, 1926 in Newark, New Jersey where she was born to parents, Archibald and Anna (Wagner) Dillon. She attended schools in Kearny, New Jersey and after graduating high school, she began working at...

Dec 2, 2024

Harold Stanley Fischer was born March 28, 1946 in Waco Texas and he passed away at his home in Lorena on December 2, 2024. He was an architect by trade and designed many buildings in the area including the old Hillcrest Hospital. In his later years, he taught at Texas State Technical School for more than 20 years and taught...

Nov 30, 2024

Khyier D-Love Gaines was born on May 13, 2024 at Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center in Waco, Texas. Although called home too soon on November 30, 2024 he leaves behind a precious infectious smile and an abundance of memories that will last for an eternity. 

Khyier is preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Sharon Toussaint Wiley. 

He is survived by his parents,...

Nov 29, 2024

Darrell Glenn Walker of Speegleville passed away Friday, November 29, 2024 at Ascension Providence Hospital. 

Darrell was born in Clifton, Texas to Charlie "Dickie" Walker and Martha Raye (Clemons) Walker, on September 11, 1957. He lived in Crawford, Texas until he was 5 years old, then his family moved to Speegleville where he continued to reside and call home. In 1977...

Nov 28, 2024

On November 28, 2024, Elsie Bernice Horton passed away in Waco, Texas.

Bernice was born in Crawford, Texas on August 6th, 1938. She grew up in Waco and graduated from University High School in 1956. While working as a carhop, she met Eugene Horton who was in the Air Force at James Connally Air Force Base. The two were married in...

Nov 27, 2024

William Lee Mitchell , a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2024 at the age of 80. Born on August 4, 1944, in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, to Verne Mitchell and Era Young, the family later moved to South Bend, Indiana, where they continued to build their lives together. Bill lived a life marked by courage,...

Nov 24, 2024

Karl Greggory Kuehl, 66 years old, a lifelong resident of Waco, Texas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at 2:07 p.m.

Karl was born on June 10, 1958, to Kenneth and Eunice Kuehl in Waco. He grew up in a close-knit family and graduated from Richfield High School in 1976. Karl loved playing baseball, enjoyed the outdoors and cherished...

Nov 22, 2024

Judith Lynn Ratcliff, 82, of Waco passed away Friday, November 22, 2024 at Ascension Providence Hospital. A graveside service will be Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Waco Memorial Park where she will be laid to rest next to her parents, Frances and Howard Ratcliff. 

Nov 17, 2024

Jessica Pamela “Pam” Krupicka, 98, of Waco, Texas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 17, 2024. 

Pam was born on December 28,1925, in Butte, Montana, to Edward and Marie Jenkins. Edward worked for the Montana Standard Newspaper after a short stint working in a nearby mine. 

Pam grew up in Butte with her sister Thai, where both eventually graduated from Butte High...