Obituaries

Aug 29, 2022

Herbert H. Tepe went to be with the Lord August 29, 2022. Visitation will be held from 1:00pm until 2:00pm, Friday, September 2, 2022, at Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, 6623 S IH 35, in Waco, with the funeral service to follow at 2:00pm.

He was born November 11, 1925, to Ben and Frieda Tepe in Mooreville,...

Aug 24, 2022

Linda Barbee Wilhite, 76, peacefully passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.  Visitation will be held from 2:00pm until 4:00pm, Sunday, August 28, 2022 at Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, 6623 S IH 35, Waco, TX 76706.  Funeral services will be at 9:30am, Monday, August 29, 2022 at Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with burial...

Aug 22, 2022

Betty Jean Walters, 76, passed away Monday, August 22, 2022, at a local hospital. A graveside service will be held at 9:30AM, Thursday, August 25, 2022, at Waco Memorial Park.

She was born on May 29, 1946, in Waco, Texas to Fred and Irene (Hromadka) Krizan. She grew up in Bellmead and graduated from La Vega High School. She married Darrel Walters in 1971 in Waco, and they were happily married for 51 years. Betty...

Aug 20, 2022

Rose Ann Washburn, 83, of Waco, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2022, at Providence Hospital in Waco. A memorial service will be held at 11:00AM, Monday, August 29, at Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, 6623 S IH 35, in Waco, with an inurnment to follow.

Rose Ann was born August 22, 1938, in Waco, to Edwin and...

Aug 19, 2022

Mary Carolyn Hayes Ball was born in Lexington Kentucky July 6, 1938 as the first born daughter to Dr. Elmer Russel Hayes and Mary Francis Whiteside Hayes.  Carolyn learned to love music and the piano from her mother who worked as a church Music Director in Greenville, Texas during World War II).  When Dr. Hayes returned from Europe after...

Aug 18, 2022

Bette Jane Black, 77, passed away August 18, 2022, in Weatherford, TX. A memorial service will be held at 2:00PM, Thursday, September 1, 2022, at Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, 6623 S IH 35, Waco, TX. She was born April 1, 1945, in Waco, TX to Burman and Minnie Claire Black. She grew up in Waco and graduated from Richfield High in Waco, and she...

Aug 16, 2022

John Wagner, 87, passed away August 16, 2022, at home, surrounded by his loved ones. Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM, Friday, August 19, 2022, at Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel. The family will greet friends and family an hour prior to the service.

John was born March 3, 1935, in Coledale Mountain, West Virginia to Stacy and Analou Wagner. John grew up in...

Aug 11, 2022

Sarah Katherine (Kathy) Hawthorne, 87, passed away August 11, 2022, in Franklin, Tennessee. A visitation will be held at Waco Memorial Funeral Home, 7537 Interstate 35 South, Waco, Texas. The family will be greeting friends and relatives at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, August 27, 2022. A graveside Service of Witness to the Resurrection and Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery at 2:00...

Aug 10, 2022

Betty Lou Cook, 90, of Waco, passed away Wednesday, August, 10, 2022.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, August 15, 2022, at Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel. She was born August 31, 1931 to Eva and M.W Luther, Sr., Oglesby, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clarence Cook; brother, Martin...

Aug 9, 2022

Andrea Wind Baker,77, passed away peacefully August 9, 2022, at Baylor Scott and White Hillcrest in Waco, Texas with her beloved husband by her side. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm, Friday, August 12, 2022, at Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel.

Born June 10, 1945, in Charlotte, NC to Andrew E. Wind and Erin Balkcom Wind, Andi grew up in Huntersville, NC before relocating to...

Aug 9, 2022

LeRoy Luther Clancy Jr., 77, passed away August 9, 2022, in Waco, TX. A graveside service will be held at 10:00AM, Thursday, August 25, 2022, at Waco Memorial Park.

LeRoy was born February 15, 1945, in Waco to LeRoy Clancy, Sr., and Mildred (Hunter) Clancy. LeRoy grew up in Waco and graduated from Midway High School in 1963. After high school, he joined the Army and served for 13 years. He served during...

Aug 3, 2022

Peggy Sue Grooms, 64, of Waco, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022.  A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, August 13, 2022, at Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel.

Peggy was born November 14, 1957, in Waco, Texas to Isaac and Elizabeth Boyett. She was a great woman and mom. She was very dedicated to...

Jul 31, 2022

Shelley Joe Wilkinson, 79, of Waco, passed away peacefully July 31, 2022, in Fort Worth, surrounded by his loving and faithful family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at Wesley United Methodist Church, 125 Turner St., in Waco, with visitation an hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Doris Miller Memorial...

Jul 29, 2022

Robert Lee Watley, 74, of Waco, passed away Friday, July 29, 2022.  Funeral services will be held at 10:00am, Saturday, August 6, 2022, at New Zion Baptist Church in McGregor.  Burial will follow at McGregor Cemetery.

Bobby was born July 24, 1948, the second of ten children to the late Willie Lee and Mattie Ree Watley.  Bobby...

Jul 27, 2022

Larry Gano, 79, died July 27, 2022, at Wesley Woods Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Waco, Texas. A memorial service will be held at 10:00am, Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, 6623 S IH 35, in Waco.

Larry was born August 30, 1942, in Cherokee, Iowa to Lowell and Ruby Anderson Gano.  He graduated...

Jul 23, 2022

Donald Burr Haecker of Hewitt, TX passed away on July 23, 2022 surrounded by his family. Don was born on July 7,1928 in Hamburg, New York to Walter and Ethel Haecker. He graduated from Hamburg High School in 1946 before joining the United States Airforce in 1948. He enjoyed a career in the U.S. Airforce for over 22 years...

Jul 23, 2022

Esperanza (Hope) Garcia, 87, passed from this life into eternal life on Saturday, July 23, 2022.

Hope was born January 28, 1935, in Marlin, TX to Jose Sr. & Carmen Mansolo. She was born fourth of thirteen children. She worked as a seamstress for over twenty years, but her greatest accomplishments were raising her three boys.

Jul 20, 2022

Ferrell Elaine Sorenson departed her loving family July 20, 2022.

Elaine was a loving mother to her three children Patricia Ann, Janice Faye and Steven of Waco, Texas.

She is survived by two grandchildren Carmen Miles and David Bruce, numerous Great Grandchildren and many Nieces and Nephews.

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Jul 19, 2022

Betty Marie Burr-Potts was born on April 14, 1942 to Allen and Elise Burr in Oakwood, Texas. She graduated from high school in Germany while her father served in the U.S Military.

Betty worked for Miller Brewing Company and retired from there after working for over 25 years.  She loved to travel, here, there and everywhere with...

Jul 11, 2022

Patsy L. Ross of Robinson, passed away on July 11, 2022, in her home surrounded by family. Memorial service will be 9 a.m., Saturday, July 16, at Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel.

Patsy was born to Robert E. and Geraldine Harms on March 10, 1950 in Rock Falls, IL. She married Richard M. Ross on April 20,...