Obituaries
Ada Edith Watley
Apr 25, 2024
Ada Edith Watley, 76, passed away April 25, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. She was born August 12, 1947, in McGregor, Texas, to James Lee and Lula Bell Harvey. Ada grew up in McGregor, where she attended G. W. Carver High School. She was baptized at an early age at New Zion Missionary Baptist Church. Later in life she would go...
Lauren Bonvillian & Savannah Bagley
Apr 15, 2024
Lauren Michelle Bonvillian
Lauren was born October 19th, 1990, in Pasadena, Texas to parents Kenneth Bonvillian and Kimberly Bonvillian. She attended high school in Houston, TX at Langham Creek High School and finished her studies in Waco, TX at Midway High School.
She is survived by her loving father and his spouse, Kenneth Bonvillian & Maria Bonvillian; her devoted mother and spouse,...
Joshua Daniel Robins
Apr 11, 2024
Joshua Robins, 28, passed away April 11, 2024. He was born February 22, 1996, in Prince William County, Virginia, to Andre Robins and Kristina Deane. Visitation will be held from 5-7pm, Monday, April 29, 2024, at Waco Memorial Funeral Home, 6623 I-35, in Waco, TX, Funeral services will be held at 11:00am, Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park.
Joshua grew up in Waco...
Stanley Brooks
Apr 8, 2024
Stanley was born on January 15, 1952, in Waco, TX, to TA Sr. and B. Ethel Brooks, and transitioned from this earthly life on April 8, 2024. He was baptized at Greater Mt. Olive in Waco, TX.Stanley's formative years were shaped at GW Carver HS, where he cultivated lifelong friendships and laid the foundation for his future endeavors. Following his...
William Paige Mathews, Sr.
Apr 8, 2024
William (Bill) Paige Mathews, Sr., born February 14, 1933, passed peacefully with his wife at his side on Monday, April 8, 2024 at the age of 91. As son, husband, brother, father, uncle, friend, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Bill will be missed by many, forever leaving a legacy of love and tenderness.
Bill and Thelma were married for 69 years and raised...
Henry O. Bonner, Jr.
Mar 28, 2024
Mr. Henry Othneil Bonner, Jr. passed from this life into eternity on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Homegoing services will be Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Waco Memorial Funeral Home with burial to follow at Waco Memorial Park. The family will receive visitors Friday, April 5, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Henry Othneil...
Carl Stephen Clemons
Mar 28, 2024
Carl S. Clemons, of Waco, Texas, entered the gates of Heaven on March 28, 2024, at the age of 69. A Celebration of Carl’s life will be held at Waco Memorial Funeral Home on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at 11:00 am with Graveside service to follow. A visitation with the family will be 6-8pm Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at the funeral...
Destiny Chava Adams
Mar 27, 2024
Destiny Chava Adams,14, of West, Texas was born in Waco, Texas on March 16th 2010. She passed from this Life on March 27th, 2024. Destiny was preceded in death by her great grandfather, Kenneth Ratliff; her uncle, Justin Ratliff and her grandfather, Blair Adams; along with several cousins. Destiny is survived by her mother, Jennifer Smith and husband, Jesse of West,...
Billy Roe Gonce
Mar 23, 2024
Billy Roe Gonce, 84, of Bellmead, Texas passed away peacefully after a brief illness on March 23, 2024.
Billy was born February 8, 1940, in West, Texas. He graduated from West High School and served in the US Army for 2 years. He then worked at Tom Padgitt’s store in Waco until he retired.
Billy was preceded in death by his parents,...
Sherry Ann Mase-Giles
Mar 23, 2024
Sherry Ann Mase-Giles, age 47, reached up and took the hand of God on March 23, 2024 after a short battle with cancer.
Sherry is preceded in death by her father, David Brian Mase and her grandparents.
Sherry is survived by the love of her life, Joshua Giles; mother, Glenda; sons, Seph and Sabastion; daughter, Jayden Arianna; brothers, Scott Mase, and Brian...
Erika Huber Mills
Mar 21, 2024
Erika "Huber" Mills, aged 89, passed from this life into Eternal Heaven during the early morning hours of Thursday March 21st 2024, at Providence Village Hospice Place. Erika was born in Augsburg, Germany on the second day of April 1934 to Josef and Josefa Huber. Erika also had an older sister Traudl and a younger brother Kurt. Erika was the...
William (Bill) Aubrey Carpenter, III
Mar 20, 2024
William (Bill) Aubrey Carpenter, III., born in Waco, Texas July 15, 1947, to Aubrey and Dorothy Carpenter, died March 19, 2024, in North Richland Hills, Tx following a lengthy illness.
Bill graduated from University High in Waco in 1965 and served in the NSA with the Army in Germany. Bill attended University of North Texas and received an A&P Mechanics degree...
Ismael Ramos Ramirez
Mar 19, 2024
Ismael Ramos Ramirez was born sleeping March 19, 2024 at Baylor Scott and White in Waco. He is survived by his parents, KayLeigh Ramos & Eduardo Ramirez; great-grandparents, grandparents, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. A graveside service will be held at Waco Memorial March 25,2024 at 2:00PM with Pastor Scott Ruby officiating.
“Those we have held in our arms for...
Doris Rowena Wells
Mar 16, 2024
Doris Rowena Wells, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on March 16th, 2024, in Hewitt, Texas. Born on July 15th, 1943, in Dinuba, California to Emmett Mack Stout and Freda Stout, Doris lived a life filled with love, dedication, and selflessness. Doris's early years were marked by her academic pursuits as she attended schools in California. She eventually graduated from...
Bobby Holmes Dickey
Mar 16, 2024
Bobby Holmes Dickey's journey on this earth came to a peaceful end March 16, 2024, in Waco, Texas. A visitation to honor Bobby's life will take place at 11:00am, Thursday, March 21, 2024 at Waco Memorial Funeral Home, in Robinson, TX. Following this, a funeral service will be held to celebrate his legacy and bid him farewell. Burial will follow...
Darwin Bryant Kelley
Mar 10, 2024
Darwin Bryant Kelley passed away March 10,2024 at home.
Darwin was born Sept. 28, 1937 to Brady B and Lois Clark Kelley. He was a life long resident of Gholson Tx, born and raised on the Brazos River. He attended West High School. In 1955 he joined the US Navy where he served on the USS Iowa. Darwin had the...
Charles Allen Wright
Mar 8, 2024
Charles Allen Wright, known as the Mayor of Himrod, NY for 17 years, “Uncle Chuck” to many, “Papa” to his grandchildren, and “Grampy” to his great-grandson passed away peacefully on March 8th, 2024 in Waco, TX.
Charles’ wishes were to return to New York. He will be returning home...
Steven Craig Claggett
Mar 7, 2024
Steven Craig Claggett, 82, of Woodway & Arlington, Texas, died Friday, March 7, 2024 at Mansfield Medical Lodge, of natural causes. Steven was born January 3, 1942, Kansas City, Missouri to Mack Claggett and Ruth Caldwell.Steven was a High School Graduate of San Jacinto High School and attended University of Houston for Journalism. He worked many years as a Tech...
Joyce Ann (Kennison) Nichols
Mar 7, 2024
Joyce Nichols, 78, of Hewitt, passed away peacefully with loved ones by her side on March, 7, 2024.
A Celebration of Joyce's life will be held at Waco Memorial Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at 11:00 am, with Brother Terry Wilkerson officiating. Food and fellowship will follow in the funeral home's Reception Center.
Joyce was born December 16, 1945 in...
Bonnie Ladene Flatt
Feb 27, 2024
Bonnie Ladene Cole Flatt, 93, of Keller, TX passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2024. A graveside service will be Friday, March 15, 2024, at 1:00 pm at Waco Memorial Park with Pastor Richard Creech officiating. In honor of Bonnie and her love of bright colors and pastels, if planning to attend her service, please pay tribute by wearing her favorite...
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