Obituaries

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...

Nov 15, 2024

Mack Baygent Payne, 81, of Woodway Texas passed away on November 15, 2024, at Mercy House-Living Springs Memory Care surrounded by his loving family.

Mack was born June 9, 1943, to Malcom and Pearl Payne in Pecos, Texas. Mack graduated from Pecos High (1961); Schreiner Institute (1963); Baylor University (1965); University of Texas Medical Branch (1969). While in Galveston, Mack met...

Nov 15, 2024

Bob Auzy Johnson, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2024, just two days before his 81st birthday. He was born on November 17, 1943 in Marlin, TX and was raised in Mooreville, TX by his loving family. 

Bob proudly served his country in the Vietnam War, a chapter of his life that shaped his...

Nov 12, 2024

Wai Lam “Bill” Wong, 66, of Waco, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 12, 2024.

Visitation will be Monday, November 18, 2024 from 12 pm to 1pm with Holy Rosary and Liturgical services beginning at 1 pm in the chapel of Waco Memorial Funeral Home, with Father Benjie officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park.

Bill was born September 20, 1958...

Oct 26, 2024

Barbara Jean Young, 93, of Waco, Texas went to be with her heavenly father on October 26, 2024. She was born on November 29, 1930, in Marlin, Texas to Elic Nolen Sikes and Vernal “Valley” Hay Sikes. She was a proud sister to six siblings: Ruth, Virginia, Betty, Patsy, Buddy, and Willis.

Barbara retired from the Owens-Illinois Glass Plant after 32...

Oct 22, 2024

Billy Gene Sherrard of Wills Point, Texas, passed away on October 22, 2024, at the age of 93. He was born on September 12, 1931, in Rusk, Texas, to Sam Calvin Sherrard and Rosa Lee Hamilton.

On January 9, 1953, Billy married the love of his life, Mary Ellen Haynie. Together, they built a beautiful life, celebrating 72 years of marriage....

Oct 18, 2024

Lilia Gonzalez Cruz, 91, of Waco passed away Friday, October 18, 2024. She was born March 18, 1933 in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico to Martin Gonzalez and Margarita Benavidez. Lilia attended school in Nuevo Laredo, but more importantly she met her "media naranja" (other half), Juan Cruz. 

Juan was born in Elk, Texas near Waco, and was living in Mexico with his...

Oct 17, 2024

Oct 17, 2024

 Dorman “Danny” Dan Huffman Jr., of Waco, Texas, passed away at his residence on October 17, 2024.

 A graveside service will be held at Waco Memorial Park Cemetery on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at 1:00 PM.

 Danny was born on July 19, 1951, in Waco to Dorman and Billie (Driskell) Huffman. He dedicated 41 years to his career as a truck driver...

Oct 16, 2024

Houston Blaze Echols was born at 4:20 pm and passed at 4:50 pm on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 in Waco. 

He is survived by his parents, Ryan and Madison; siblings, Hadley, Harper, and Hudson; his grandparents, Rusty and Devon Phenix and Scott and Karen Echols. Houston will be forever greatly loved by his parents and family. His brief time on earth...

Oct 13, 2024

Janna Melin Redding Entler, 62, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024 in Fort Worth. Services are pending.

Oct 11, 2024

Hadley Rae Spaulding of Orange Tx was carried into the arms of Jesus on 11 October 2024.

A graveside service will be held at Waco Memorial Funeral Home on Friday 25 October 2024 at 11:00 am, with Rev Rachel Medlin officiating.

She is survived by her mother, Gabriela, father Haden and sister Oaklee.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Now...

Oct 5, 2024

Michael David Morris, Jr., 38, of Bruceville-Eddy passed away alongside his son, Braxton Johnson on Saturday, October 5, 2024.

Michael was born July 15, 1986 in Topeka, Kansas, but moved to Bruceville-Eddy shortly after. He had a big heart and infectious smile that was felt by those lucky enough to know him. He loved WWE wrestling and was an avid Marvel...

Oct 4, 2024

 

Doris Faye Moseley, 91, of Waco, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024, in Bellville. Graveside services will be Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at 10:30am with Rev. Jerry Freedman officiating at Waco Memorial Park.

Doris was born February 7, 1933, in Corsicana, Texas to James Aaron Thompson and Lela Bell Epps Thompson. She graduated from Waco High School and attended Baylor University....

Oct 4, 2024

Linda Kathryn (Brown) Bennett, 84 passed away 10/4/2024 in Waco, Texas. She was born 10/17/1939 in Mart Texas to Johnny and Velma (McGaughy) Brown. Linda grew up in Mart where she met Harvey. She attended school in Mart and was a National Honor Society student as well as a Cheerleader and basketball player. Linda was a devoted housewife for most...

Oct 4, 2024

Ada Alvena (Childs) Huffman known to most as 'Neno' passed away peacefully at home on October 4, 2024. 

She is preceded in death by her mother Willie Childs and father Alvin Childs, her brothers Richard Childs and Chester Childs, her sisters Sugar Pardue, Alene Kousal, and Hazel Everett. 

She is survived by her brother Lester Childs, her daughters Shirley Graham and Catherine...

Oct 2, 2024

Shelby Le’anne Kilpatrick ,27, of Robinson, Texas, beloved and beautiful daughter, sister, and mother left us on October 2, 2024.

Shelby was born on March 16, 1997 in Waco, Texas to Monica and Gary. She graduated Robinson High School in 2015, placing sixth at state competitions for power lifting her junior year and fifth place during her senior year. Shelbys’ kindness,...

Oct 1, 2024

Karen Sue Kemp, 68, passed away on October 1, 2024 at her home. Services will be held at 10:00 am, Friday October 4th, at Waco Memorial funeral home with Jimmy Dorrell officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Thursday October 3rd, at Waco Memorial funeral home. 

Karen was born in Waco, Texas...

Sep 30, 2024

A beloved wife, wonderful mother, loving grandmother, and great-grandmother, Dorothy Mae Feller Stubbs, 90, of Waco, Texas, left this life on September 30, 2024, to spend eternity in heaven.

Dorothy was born in Marlin, Texas, on January 3, 1934, to Alfred David and Linda Adeline (Stein) Feller, who owned the Marlin Flower Shop for many years. She was christened on April...

Sep 29, 2024

Delia Barnes Moore, aka "Mama Moore" and "Mom 2", age 73, of San Antonio, formerly of Waco, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 29, 2024, after her long struggle with dementia. 

Delia was born March 19, 1951 in Crawford, Texas to Aurelio and Virginia (Guzman) Ortega. She attended school in Waco, graduating in 1969 from University High School. She furthered her studies...