Obituaries

Nov 8, 2023

Ann Offhaus, 88, went to be with the Lord on November 8th, 2023 at her home in Phoenix, Arizona surrounded by loved ones.  Service will be 11:00 AM, Tuesday, November 21st, at her gravesite at Waco Memorial Park with Pastor Marvin Keown, from Grace Bible Church in Athens, Texas, officiating.

Ann was born August 12, 1935 to Virgil and Greta...

Nov 8, 2023

George Wilson Chaudoin, Jr. (GW) passed away peacefully on November 8, 2023 after his courageous battle with cancer. He was born December 19, 1947 to G W and Faye Chaudoin in San Saba, Texas.

He graduated from McGregor High School in 1967 and started his machinist apprenticeship at Precision Products and then worked for Yeager Machine shop. In 1971 he...

Nov 8, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, LuAnn King Benkendorfer. LuAnn was 91 years old.

LuAnn King was born in Hobbs, NM, raised in Houston where she graduated from Lamar High School. She went on to attend Baylor University. While at Baylor she met her husband, Don Benkendorfer, and was married on Oct...

Nov 6, 2023

Sonia Shook, 54, of Gatesville passed early morning November 6, 2023 at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Temple, Texas. A Celebration of Life service will be Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 1:00 PM at Waco Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park.

Sonia was born in Monterrey, Mexico to Homero and Alicia DeLeon. She graduated from...

Nov 2, 2023

James Raymond Wall, 72, of Waco passed away peacefully Thursday, November 2, 2023. His life will be celebrated on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 1:00 pm at Waco Memorial Funeral Home with Chaplain Sarah Miller officiating. He will be laid to rest following the service at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, November 8, 2023 from 6:00 -8:00 pm at...

Oct 30, 2023

L C Nobles, 95, of Waco, fell asleep in death on Monday, October 30, 2023.

A Celebration of his life and faith in Jehovah will be 11:00 am Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at Waco Memorial Funeral Home, 6623 S. Interstate 35, Waco, Texas 76706. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery, Waco, Texas. Respectful viewing will take place Monday, November 6,...

Oct 27, 2023

Joyce Ann Loyd, 87, of Frisco passed away Friday, October 27, 2023. Graveside services will be Friday, November 3, 2023 at 11:30 am at Waco Memorial Park. Following services she will be laid to rest next to her husband, Neal Gregg Loyd.

Oct 27, 2023

Harlan Robert Richter, age 91, passed away at his home on October 27th with loved ones by his side. 

Harlan was born February 10, 1932, in Leroy, Texas, to Gustav and Mary Richter.  He had five brothers and three sisters.  He attended school at the Leroy Schoolhouse until High School, where he attended West High School.  He was just shy...

Oct 24, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Steven Rocha, who passed away peacefully, October 24, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born on March 27, 1983, in Laredo, Texas. His journey led him to Waco in 2005, where he met his beloved wife, Maria Martinez. They shared countless joyful moments throughout their 18 years of...

Oct 21, 2023

Brenda Concepcion Boyd departed Earth on Saturday, October 21, 2023 to be with the Lord. The family will hold a private graveside service for Brenda’s interment.   She was born in Siuna, Nicaragua on March 24, 1951.  Brenda came to the United States with her parents as a teenager, and she was blessed to have profound memories of both countries.  Brenda...

Oct 3, 2023

Janet Elaine Hill Moore of Elm Mott, TX  passed away on Oct. 3, 2023 in a Lubbock hospital following an extended illness.

Jan was born September 7,1954 in Pasadena, TX to Ray “Bubba” Hill and Nelda Jean Gunn Hill.  She attended school in Galena Park, New Braunfels, and graduated from Rogers High School in 1973.

Jan worked many years for...

Oct 2, 2023

Oct 1, 2023

Steve DeLeon, 86, passed away October 1, 2023. He was born December 26, 1936, in Waco, to Dolores Maciel and German DeLeon. He grew up in Waco and moved to Dallas in 1972.

He began working at Scottish Rite Hospital in the Environmental Services department, where he worked for 20 years. He also worked at Baylor Hospital in Dallas for 15 years. He retired in 2005...

Oct 1, 2023

Tomas Julian Ramirez, age 2 months, of Waco passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023 at McLane's Children's Hospital. His brief but precious life will be honored and celebrated with a vigil and visitation on Thursday, October 5 from 9am to 11am at Waco Memorial Funeral Home. The Rosary will be recited at 1:30pm in the chapel followed by a service...

Oct 1, 2023

Gracie Faye Lewis Baker, 78, of Waco, TX, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 1, 2023.  Services will be held on Monday, October 9, 2023, at 11:00am, at Waco Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, followed by a brief graveside service, with Larry McDonald officiating.

Gracie spent many years married to Jay Baker, and they were the greatest...

Sep 26, 2023

Richard Earl Thomas, 62, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023 in Dallas. Funeral Services will be Friday, October 6, 2023 at 1:00 PM at Waco Memorial Funeral Home. A reception will follow the service in the Waco Memorial Reception Center. On Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 2:30 PM, Richard will be laid to rest at Dallas Ft. Worth National Cemetery....

Sep 23, 2023

Edward Leroy Cryer, affectionately known to all that knew him as PAPA, passed away peacefully at the remarkable age of 100 on September 23, 2023, in his home where he had built a lifetime of cherished memories.

Born on April 23, 1923, in Kankakee, Illinois, PAPA was the son of Arthur & Josephine Cryer and brother to Donald and Bernie...