Obituaries
Clifford V. Halstead
Jun 18, 2023
Clifford Vincent Halstead passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, June 18, 2023.
“Well done, good and faithful servant!” Matthew 25:23
Clifford was born on February 17, 1941, in Houston, TX to Maurine and Clifford Halstead Sr. He grew up in Corpus Christi, TX. He was drafted in the Army in 1963 and proudly served his country in...
Rheba Louise Kuehl
Jun 18, 2023
Rheba Kuehl, 101 yrs., passed from this life on Sunday, June 18 at her home on the family farm where she grew up with her mother, Mabel A. Mullens Rhodes, her father, Charles S. Rhodes, and her older brother, Edwin.
She graduated from Mart High School in 1940, and later received her RN at Scott and White in Temple.
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Jonathan Earl Trayler
Jun 16, 2023
Jonathan Earl Trayler, known by many as “Jake”, passed from this life at his home in Waco, TX on June 16, 2023. His death followed a five year, courageous, battle with cancer. He was 64 years old.
Jonathan was born November 4th, 1958, in Belton, Texas to David and Lessie B. Trayler. He was the first of a large family...
Kay Wells
Jun 9, 2023
Lynnette Kay Wells (known as Kay by family and friends) entered eternal joy, peace, and perfect love on June 9, 2023, after fighting the good fight, keeping the faith, and finishing her race. Born during World War II on December 27, 1941, in Waco, TX to Harry Ullrich and Lydia Grohowski Ullrich, Kay grew up with a tangible love of...
Robert Edward Burnett
Jun 5, 2023
Robert Edward Burnett (Bob), 61, passed away June 5, 2023. A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on July 8, 2023, at Waco Memorial Funeral Home, 6623 S IH 35, Robinson, Texas 76706. You are invited to share memories of your time with Bob. Reception following.
Bob was born August 8, 1961, in Waco, Texas, to Clarence Edward Burnett and Rita Carol Burnett. He...
Yazmin Anahi Galvan
Jun 2, 2023
Yazmin Anahi Galvan, beloved baby girl of Ruby and Miguel Galvan of Marlin, passed away Friday, June 2, 2023. Her short life will be honored privately by her family.
Marie Fuller
Jun 2, 2023
Marie Fuller, a devoted mother and proud Granny, was taken peacefully into God's hands at home on June 2nd, 2023. She was 56 years old.
She was born on September 3rd, 1966, in Richmond, Texas where she spent most of her early childhood. As a young adult Marie loved dancing and going out to the bars. She was a very...
Dorothy Irene Land
May 31, 2023
Dorothy Land, known as Ms. Dori to her friends and loved ones, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2023, two weeks after turning 90 years young.
Dorothy Irene Land was born May 17, 1933 in San Francisco, California to the late Wesley Everett and Evalyn Marie (Strong) Bliss. Ms. Dori loved the Lord and was proud to talk about being saved...
Bettye Laverne Thomas
May 22, 2023
Bettye Laverne Vickers Thomas, 92, of Hewitt passed away Monday, May 22, 2023 at her residence. Funeral services will be Friday, May 26 at 1:00 pm in the chapel of Waco Memorial Funeral Home, Kip Osborne will officiate. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation is Thursday, May 25 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the funeral home.
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Ira Eugene Lackey
May 21, 2023
Ira Eugene “Gene” Lackey passed away peacefully Sunday, May 21, 2023. Graveside services, with military honors, will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 16, 2023 at Waco Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Molly Simpson officiating. Reception will follow in the Waco Memorial Reception Hall, where pictures from throughout his life will be displayed along with military medals awarded to him while serving...
Lisa Gayle Arias
May 20, 2023
On Saturday, May 20,2023, Lisa Arias gained her wings and entered the kingdom of heaven at the age of 62. She left this earth peacefully, surrounded by her family whom she loved dearly. Visitation will be held from 6:00pm until 8:00pm at Waco Memorial Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 11:00am, Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Oakwood...
Pamela Ann Littrell
May 20, 2023
Pam Littrell went to be with her Lord, Savior, and best friend, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, May 20th, 2023. She was 75 years old. Funeral services will be at Waco Memorial Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 24th at 10:30 am with burial to follow at Waco Memorial Park.
Pamela was born January 5, 1948, in Mesa, Arizona, to Eugene John...
Stephen Kirk January
May 19, 2023
Stephen Kirk January, 64, of Waco, passed away Friday, May 19, 2023. Visitation will begin at 4:00pm, Monday, May 22, 2023, at Waco Memorial Funeral Home, 6623 S IH 35, in Waco. A celebration of his life will be held at 1:30pm, Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at Crestview Church of Christ, 7129 Delhi Rd, in Waco, with a private family...
Juan Salazar Lopez
May 7, 2023
Juan Lopez, 83, of Moody passed away at his home Sunday, May 7, 2023. His life will be celebrated on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 11:00 am in the chapel of Waco Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. He will be laid to rest at Waco Memorial Park.
Juan Salazar Lopez’s legacy didn’t...
LaVerne Keinz
Apr 25, 2023
Laverne Keinz, age 88, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023 in Waco.
Ursula Laverne Keinz, who everyone new as Toy, was born July 16, 1934 to Leola Alexander and Cecil Douglas. When Toy was three years old, Bill Dorsett became her daddy and she loved him dearly. Toy graduated from Waco High School and 4 C College. She met...
Junetta King Thompson
Apr 24, 2023
Junetta Thompson (82) of Friendswood, TX, passed away on April 24, 2023, atHouston Methodist Hospital Clear Lake, TX. She was born in Luling, TX, onFebruary 25, 1941, and spent her youth in San Antonio, Victoria, and Waco, TX.She was preceded in death by her parents, Marguerite (Jiggs) and WO King, Sr., andher grandson, Ethan Michael Thompson.She is survived by her...
Mark Angelo Castellano
Apr 22, 2023
Mark Angelo Castellano passed away on April 22, 2023. A memorial service will be held on May 1, 2023, for Mark at Waco Memorial Funeral Home, 6623 S. I-35, Waco, TX 76706. (254-662-3430) Viewing will commence at 1:00 p.m., with the service, officiated by Pastor Emmanuel Roldan, to be held at 2:00 p.m.
Mark, the son of Camila and Juan...
Elmira Evans Mason
Apr 8, 2023
Elmira Evans Mason passed away April 8, 2023, at 86. She was born March 6, 1937, to the late Pearline Johnson and Summerfield Giddings and was raised in Cameron, TX. She later moved to Waco, TX, where she resided for the remainder of her life.
Elmira was a proud member of the Greater Ebenezer Baptist Church, where she served as...
Malcolm Jeffrey Donaldson
Apr 3, 2023
Malcolm Jeffrey Donaldson, 66, passed away April 3, 2023. A memorial service will be held at 2:00pm, Monday, April 10, 2023, at Waco Memorial Funeral Home.
Jeff was born September 18, 1956, in Waco, Texas, to Owen and Agnes Donaldson (Jones). He grew up in Waco and attended University High School. After high school, he began working at Sherwin Williams as a truck driver, where he worked for 28 years before retiring...
Ora Lee Jacobs
Mar 25, 2023
Ora Lee (Pleasant) Jacobs was born June 9, 1935 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Hilary and Ora Bernice Pleasant in McGregor, Texas (McLennan County). Ora departed this life on March 25, 2023 at St. Catherine’s in Waco, Texas. She was 87 years old.
Ora's Homegoing Celebration will be held Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at 11:00am at Waco Memorial Funeral...
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