Obituaries
Joyce Barrett Loden
Jul 4, 2024
Joyce Lee Barrett Loden
Joyce Lee Barrett Loden of Waco passed away peacefully after a brief but serious illness on July 4, 2024.
Visitation for family and friends will be held Wednesday, July 10 from 6pm till 8pm at Waco Memorial Funeral Home. A service open to all will be held Thursday, July 11, at 10am also at the funeral home in...
Maria Ruth Gonzalez
Jul 1, 2024
Maria Ruth Gonzalez, affectionately known as “Ruthy”, passed away on July 1, 2024, in Waco, Texas. She was born on November 17, 1961, in Cameron County, Texas.
Ruthy was a vibrant soul who cherished life and found joy in every moment spent with her family and friends. She had a fondness for beading jewelry, knitting, watching movies, shopping, as well as...
Madeline Ruth Brannon
Jun 29, 2024
Madeline Ruth Brannon passed away unexpectedly on June 29th, 2024. Her husband, William Brannon was by her side when she peacefully gained her wings.
Madeline was born on August 4th, 1938 to Willie and Ruth Keeton in Corsicana, Texas. She graduated from high school in 1955.
Madeline worked at the Waco Family Y as the manager of the restaurant for 20 years...
Eduardo Soto Salaices
Jun 27, 2024
Eduardo Soto Salaices, 20, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 9, 2024 from 6pm to 8pm at Waco Memorial Funeral Home. The Rosary will be recited, time still pending. Funeral service will be Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 1pm at the funeral home.
A complete obituary will be posted soon.
Sandra Kay Shockey
Jun 22, 2024
Sandra Kay Shockey, 78, of Lorena passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024 at her residence. Services will be Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 1pm in the chapel of Waco Memorial Funeral Home.
Sandra Kay Shockey was born in Dallas, TX, on April 17, 1946, to John Leonard Hopkins and Frankie Oleta Noble Hopkins. In 1960, her family moved to Waco, TX,...
Vera "Pinky" Harrison Burt
Jun 22, 2024
Vera Halcyone “Pinky” Harrison Burt
A loving wife, mother, memaw, sister, aunt and constant friend.
1937 - 2024
Pinky was born August 8, 1937, in Panola County, Texas to Aubrey Chayce Dyer and Zorah Frances Tate. She resided in Waco, Texas for much of her life until she passed away peacefully on June 22, 2024
She was first married to Terry Donald “Don” Harrison...
Mary Elizabeth Jeter
Jun 15, 2024
Mary Elizabeth Mansker Jeter
November 12, 1945 - June 15, 2024
“Let me know what I can do to help. I’ll do what I can for you.”
Mary was generous and selfless, kind and giving, always putting others before herself, never asking for anything in return.
Mary’s life began on November 12, 1945 in Waco, Texas. She was the beloved daughter of Lionel...
Charles Dwain Ingram
Jun 14, 2024
Charles Dwain Ingram passed away on June 14, 2024, in his sleep at his home in Dallas. He was 83. Services will be on Friday, August 16, at 10 AM at Waco Memorial Funeral Home.
Dwain was born on February 7, 1941, to Charles Lee and Mable Noreen in The Grove, Texas. Shortly after he was born, the family moved to...
Raul Aguilar, Jr.
Jun 13, 2024
But I want you to be without care. He who is unmarried cares for the things of the Lord—how he may please the Lord. - 1 Corinthians 7:32
Raul Aguilar, Jr., 66, of Waco passed away Thursday, June 13, 2024 at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Temple, Texas, leaving behind a legacy of love and compassion that will forever...
Robert Edward Coomes
Jun 13, 2024
Robert E. Coomes (Bob) 83 of Waco TX passed away peacefully on June 13, 2024.
A Celebration of Life will be held July 20, 2024, 2:00 to 3:30 at Woodway First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 21000 Woodway Drive, Woodway, TX 76712. We welcome all family and friends to celebrate Bob’s wonderful life.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to...
Doris Joan Rasner
Jun 13, 2024
Doris Joan (Azevedo) Rasner, aged 99, of Robinson, Texas passed away quietly in her sleep on June 13, 2024; she was born in Benicia, California on July 2, 1924.
Doris was an avid vocalist her entire life, becoming an accomplished singer with numerous live appearances on local radio stations. She released several records but the highlight of her singing career came...
Melva Dean Smallwood
Jun 8, 2024
Melva Dean Smallwood was born on February 23, 1928 to Henry F. and Lila McCune Tye in rural McLennan County outside of Waco, Texas. She was the last remaining of eight siblings in her family. Her last residence was at the West Rest Haven Senior Adult Facility in West, Texas. She passed from this life into eternity on Saturday, June...
Consuelo Alarcon
Jun 2, 2024
Consuelo Alarcon, 52, passed away June 2, 2024, at Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest. Services will be at 10:00 am on June 11, 2024, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Deacon Tony Arocha officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be June 10, 2024 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, with the Rosary to be recited at 7:00...
John L. Dobelbower, Jr.
May 30, 2024
John Lyon Dobelbower, Jr., 77, died on Thursday, May 30, 2024 in Waco, Texas. Born on October 20, 1946 in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, to the late John Lyon Dobelbower, Sr. and Virginia Arline Eckley Dobelbower. He grew up in Bellefonte, Levittown, and Ferliss Hills, Pennsylvania. When John was a teenager, he moved with his family to Zonguldak, Turkey. He graduated from...
Theresa Lewis
May 28, 2024
Theresa May Lewis, of Waco, TX, went home to be with Jesus on May 28, 2024. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 11am at the Bosqueville Methodist Church at 7327 Rock Creek Road, Bosqueville, TX 76708 with a luncheon to follow in the activity center.
Theresa was born on August 13, 1940 in...
Judith Karleta Barker
May 21, 2024
Judith (Judy) Barker, 78, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, in Waco, Texas.Visitation will be held at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at Central United Methodist Church. Funeral Service will be at 4:00 PM, immediately following visitation, with minister David Brower officiating. The Funeral Service will be also be streamed at www.CUMCwaco.com.
Judy was born on March...
Mary Tagle
May 21, 2024
Mary Tagle, 83, of Waco passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024 in Waco. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 10am at St. Francis on the Brazos Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 28, 2024 from 6pm to 8pm at the Waco Memorial Funeral Home. The Rosary will...
Kecha Rena Ewing
May 18, 2024
Kecha Rena Ewing, 47, of Woodway passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024. Her life will be celebrated Friday, May 31, 2024 at 2:00 pm at Waco Memorial Funeral Home. She will be laid to rest at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be Thursday, May 30, 2024 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Kecha Rena Ewing was born...
John Henry Murison
May 15, 2024
In Loving Memory of John Henry MurisonJohn Henry Murison, age 78, was born on June 9, 1945, in Pomona, California, to proud parents Sylvania Domiani and Muris Murison. He peacefully passed away on May 15, 2024, in Hewitt, Texas, surrounded by his loving family.
John's journey through life was marked by resilience, adventure, and an unwavering commitment to his loved ones....
Claudia Nell Sexton
May 13, 2024
Claudia Lanell ‘Nell’ Sexton, 88, passed away peacefully Monday, May 13, 2024 at St. Anthony’s Care Center in Waco. Services will be Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 11:00 am at Waco Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be before the service, beginning at 10:00 am. Following services there will be food and fellowship in the funeral home event center.
Claudia was born...
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