Obituaries

Feb 4, 2021

W.R. ''Willy'' Ledbetter, 94, of Waco, passed away February 4, 2021.  Due to current restrictions, a private family memorial will be scheduled at a later date.

W.R. ''Willy Ledbetter was born on 8 November, 1926 in Riesel, TX, to Ollie and Sophie Ledbetter.  The family moved to Waco, TX in 1928.  Willy met Frances Wiegand, the love...

Jan 31, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Mary Ann (Casavecchia) Palu announce her passing on Sunday, January 31, 2021, at the age of 82 after a brief battle with cancer.

Mary Ann was born November 19, 1938 to  Samuel and Agnes (Tyma) Casavecchia in Cleveland, Ohio. In 1960, Mary Ann graduated from St. Francis Nursing...

Jan 31, 2021

Olga R (Cannon) Smith, 94, of Waco, died Sunday at her residence.   Born in Erath, Texas, she had moved to Waco when she was a small child in the 1930's.  Olga was the next to youngest of six children born to Thomas and Treasure Cannon and was the last surviving.  She was preceded in death by her parents, and her...

Jan 30, 2021

Cathy A. Wallingsford, age 62, a resident of Bellmead, Texas, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021 at her home.   Born in Sweetwater, Texas, she had lived in the Waco area for over 32 years.  She managed the Airport Park Marina in Waco before retiring.  Cathy married Coy Wallingsford on July 6, 1990 and they raised their family here in...

Jan 28, 2021

Billy Ray Tate, 73, of Elm Mott, passed away on January 28, 2021. He was born in Tyler, Texas on June, 5, 1947. He was married to Mary Carlton Tate. Billy worked as a Truck Driver for Conagg. He is preceded in death by his parents and Kelly Lynn Radkiewicz. He is survived by wife Mary Tate of Waco,...

Jan 25, 2021

Joaquin Banda Jr. age 67, a resident of Waco, Tx. passed away Monday evening in a local hospital surrounded by his family. Joaquin lived the majority of his life in the Waco area, although he was born in Brownsville, Tx. He previously had worked several years as a maintenance man for Motel 6, as well as a custodian for...

Jan 22, 2021

Gary L. Manges, age 68, a resident of Axtell, Texas, passed away Friday evening in a local hospital.   Gary had lived in Axtell for the past 31 years.  He had worked for Waco Ready Mix for 25 years and more recently for the Young Brothers as a cement truck driver.  Gary had been a Volunteer with the Fire Department...

Jan 21, 2021

Judy Carolyn Murison, 74, of Hewitt, Texas, died Thursday, January 21, 2021 at her home due to a long and hard fought battle with illness. Born on May 9, 1946, Denver, Colorado to parents Jack and Pauline West, her young childhood place of residence was Evergreen (Indian Hills), Co. while her teen years were in Littleton, Co. She attended...

Jan 17, 2021

Thelma Inez (Gabbard) Cooper, age 88, a resident of Moody, TX, passed away Sunday afternoon in a local hospital.   Born in Health, Arkansas, she had been a resident of Moody for over 30 years and had lived in the Waco, TX area for 70 years.  Mrs. Cooper had retired from Huck Manufacturing where she was a machine operator and...

Jan 12, 2021

Elizabeth Anne Claggett, 81, of Woodway, Texas, died Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Providence Village Park, from her battle with Cancer.  Elizabeth was born November 9, 1939, in Norwalk, Connecticut to Joseph and Blanche Reardon.

Elizabeth was a High School Graduate of Hudson Falls, New York and attended Kent State University for Real Estate Finance/Law.  She worked...

Jan 9, 2021

Allen Dois ''Mitch'' Mitchell of Mart, TX, a graduate of University High School in Waco, and Bristol College in Virginia.  Huge NASCAR fan and Salvation Army volunteer.  After living out of the State for several decades, he retired and moved to Mart to live a more simple life.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon Mitchell, and...

Jan 1, 2021

The body of Father Jasso will be received at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, February 21, 2021 at All Saints Catholic Church. Father Manuel Holguin, pastor of All Saints, will receive the body. The Rite will include a brief reading of Scripture and a homily. People may be present wearing masks and social distancing.

On Monday, February 22, Father...

Jan 1, 2021

Henry Victor “Vic” Brown, 86, of Bosqueville, passed away Friday, August 20, 2021 with his loving family by his side. Vic was born October 3, 1934 in Hill County, TX to Harry Victor and Etta Mozelle Sartor Brown and grew up in Birome and Abbott, graduating from Abbott High School in 1952.

On November 20, 1954, Vic...

Jan 1, 2021

Charles was born in Waco, Texas to Jerald and Mary Beth Fritze. He became a small business owner is his home city. He owned and operated Charles Fritze Autos for 36 years alongside his wife Therasa, before retiring in 2019. He is preceded in death by his Father Jerald Fritze and Mother Mary Beth. He is survived by his...

Jan 1, 2021

Jerraldine Dorice Magerstadt, 90, of Decatur, Texas, passed away Sunday, July 4, 2021. She was born in Pittsburg, Kansas on March 13, 1931. Jerraldine graduated from High School.

She was married to Ernest Alvin Magerstadt on August 10, 1950, in Belton, Tx. Jerraldine worked as a switchboard operator for the telephone company until she was married.

Dec 29, 2020

Elizabeth Ann ''Liz'' Hein, age 79, a resident of Hewitt, Texas, passed away Tuesday, December 29th, 2020 in a local hospital.   Born September 12, 1941 in a boxcar in Sedwick County, Kansas, she married Vernon L. Hein in 1969.   Liz worked as a dental receptionist for many years and loved to fish and spend time with her sons and...

Dec 29, 2020

Lillian Jeanne Satterfield was known by Lil or Lilly to her family and friends. Born June 26th, 1936 in Santa Monica, California to Archie and Evelyn Roberts. Lil had one sister, Patricia, and three children, four step children, seven grandchildren, and several great grandchildren. Lil lived in Riverside, California and was married to Lawson Robert “Bob” Satterfield in 1975...

Dec 27, 2020

Bill passed away at 11:30 PM on Sunday, December 27th - Dad was at home with his family.  His wish was to pass in the beautiful home that he and his wife, Lou, had built and Dad was very much aware of his surroundings at the end.   He had received Christ at a young age and was the spiritual leader...

Dec 25, 2020

Hermelinda “Linda” Arauz Gandulla de Black, 73, of Lorena Texas, retiree of Lorena ISD, went to meet Our Lord and Savior on Friday, December 25, 2020, at Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Medical Center of complications related to cancer.

Hermelinda was born on April 27, 1947, to parents Santos Arauz and Adorada Gandulla of El Rosario, Penonome, Panama. Hermelinda was raised with her...

Dec 22, 2020

Erma Williams Sharpless, age 86, a resident of Hewitt, Texas, passed away Tuesday morning in a Temple nursing home.  Born August 23, 1934 in Waco, TX, she had married Samuel G. Williams in March of 1951 and was a long-time employee of the Waco Tribune Herald.  She later married C.C. Sharpless in 1981.  In 1998, she retired and moved...