Obituaries

Dec 18, 2021

Jerry Gilbert Milligan, Sr, 81, of Robinson, TX, died Saturday, December 18, 2021 in a local hospital.  Born April 11, 1940 in Harod, Illinois to Gilbert Daniel and Celia Virginia (Colbert) Milligan, he joined the Navy in 1958 and lived in Southern California for several years working in banking and real-estate before moving to Texas in 2007 where he...

Dec 12, 2021

Eleanor Louise (Wade) Smith was born Mar 4, 1926 in Memphis, TN to William and Arline (Jewell) Wade. She died Sunday, Dec 12, 2021 at the age of 95. She was preceded in death by her parents and, in 1975, by her husband, U.S. Air Force Col. Oscar F. Smith, Jr. Also preceding her in death was her granddaughter,...

Dec 8, 2021

Lori Ann Lovins, 57, of Lorena, Texas, died Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at Providence Hospital.

Lori was born on November 7, 1964 in Anchorage, Alaska to Bob and Elda McKenzie.  As an Air Force child, Lori lived in many places, but was a long-time resident of McLennan County.  Lori graduated from Robinson High School in 1983, spending many...

Dec 8, 2021

Phillip Joseph Bancale passed away December 8, 2021, in Waco, Texas surrounded by his family. A memorial service will be held at the Northside Church of Christ in Bellmead on December 11, 2021 at 10:30 am.

Phil was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on July 30, 1939, to Josephine Spirig and Ernest Bancale. He attended East...

Dec 4, 2021

Jennifer Lizabeth Crocker’s legacy didn’t come to an end with her death. Jennifer was 46 years old when she passed on December 4, 2021, after suffering from osteomyelitis. She was surrounded by loved ones when she took her last breathe. Her family will continue her legacy of spreading kindness and laughter wherever they go and living their lives with...

Dec 3, 2021

Sharon Faith Robertson O'Bryant went to her forever home in heaven on Friday, December 3, 2021 following a lengthy battle with end stage renal disease.  She was born April 2, 1933 in DeKalb, Illinois.   Sharon was preceded in death by her husband, Joe O'Bryant and her sons, Joey O'Bryant and Wayne O'Bryant, her parents, Harold and Gertrude Robertson, and six...

Nov 16, 2021

CW4 Clay Randell Brown, 61, of Moody passed away November 16 surrounded by his loving family.

Services will be held at Waco Memorial Park Chapel. Visitation will be Sunday, November 21, from 3pm-5pm. The funeral will be at 11:00 am on Monday, November 22.

Clay is survived by his wife of 41 years, Cheryl, who...

Nov 11, 2021

CHEN, Hsiu Hua "Sue" of Waco, Texas has passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family and friends in the midmorning of November 11, 2021. at the age of 76 years. She was the beloved daughter of the late Ming Lin and Shue Lin of Taipei, Taiwan. She is survived by her husband, Naru Chen; children- Dr Helo (Nicole)...

Nov 10, 2021

Janet Faye Gibson Emerson was born on April 1, 1946, in San Diego, California. She started attending Sunday school when she was three years old. She was a true believer of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Janet married and was sealed to Harold Lloyd Emerson, on February 19, 1966, at the Los Angeles California Temple. She...

Oct 31, 2021

Services for Randy Joseph Olivarez will be conducted at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at Waco Memorial Mausoleum Chapel.   Visitation will be from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM prior to the services.   Interment will follow at Waco Memorial Park.

Oct 27, 2021

Maria Tovar

She was a warm hearted, loving, magical spirit, strong woman full of joy with a  contagious laugh and a beautiful smile that would light up the room. She always had the perfect words to give to lift anyone's spirit no matter what was the problem. She would always put her family first, and her own...

Oct 26, 2021

James “Jim” G. Riddle ll, 69, of Hewitt, TX, passed away Tuesday, October 26 at Baylor Scott and White Temple, of complications from heart failure.

Jim was born October 12, 1952 at Fort Hood, TX. He was retired from telecommunication work prior to moving to Texas in 2005.

Jim loved cooking and making meals for...

Oct 26, 2021

Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, TX.

At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push his...

Oct 20, 2021

Stephen Macasil, lovingly known as Steve, Steve-O and Uncle Batu to friends and family, was born in Bellflower, CA. He was number 7 of 11 children born to Al Macasil, and the eldest of 5 children born to Linda Macasil. He was father to two beautiful girls, Starla and Xandrie, and husband to Sharon Macasil.

Growing up in Montebello, Steve...

Oct 17, 2021

“Bonnie” Louise Williams left this physical world on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at the age of 101 years old to join many loved ones who have gone before her.

Bonnie was born on June 17,1920 as Bonna Louise Casey, the 7th of 10 children born to Effie and Hillard Casey in Rogers, TX. Over the years she...

Oct 14, 2021

Marceille Mary Pauling, age 91, died on Thursday, October 14, 2021 in the caring and loving community at the Ascension Living Providence Village in Waco, TX. She was born in Lufkin, TX to Thomas and Effie (Gann) McClendon and was the youngest of five children. Marceille was proceeded in death by her parents, sister Marie, sister Evelyn, brother Arron,...

Oct 14, 2021

Margaret Louise Mondello Horn, 83, passed away on October 14, 2021 in the Baylor All Saints Hospital in Ft. Worth. Complications following a minor medical procedure led to heart issues which she was unable to recover from. She was born on July 14, 1938, in Little Rock, AK. She and her parents moved to Powhatan, LA where she was...

Oct 10, 2021

Roger Kocian, 72, a lifelong resident of Waco, passed away Sunday in a local hospital after a month-long illness.   Roger was the oldest of six children born to Bernard and Ruby Kocian.  He married Velma Martinez on August 31, 1979 and together they raised their family.  He served in the US Army Reserves and retired in 2005 from the City of...

Oct 5, 2021

Carlos (Charles) Guajardo of Waco, TX, formerly of Modesto, CA.

Charles passed away October 5, 2021.  He was born in Pflugerville, TX to parents Enrique & Victoria Guajardo.  Charles joined the United States Army at age 18 to serve his country.  He was stationed in Germany during the Korean War as a Staff Sergeant.  Immediately after his...

Oct 4, 2021

Ronald Douglas Smith, passed away on October 4, 2021. He was born on May 7, 1952, in Liberty, TX. He graduated from Vidor High School, Texas and married Lesa Stepro Smith on September 20, 1996. Ronald worked at Goodyear Rubber and Chemical Plant in Beaumont, Tx as a Maintenance Technician before retiring after 40 years of service. Ronald was...