Obituaries
Robert J. Runyan
Sep 3, 2024
Robert “Bob” Runyan, 87, of Waco, passed away peacefully after a brief illness, on September 3, 2024. He was a beloved father, husband, and grandpa who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
A Celebration of Bob’s life will be held at Waco Memorial Funeral Home on Monday, September 9, 2024. Viewing will be held at 10:00am directly followed...
William Christopher "Chris" Spicer
Sep 2, 2024
William Christopher Spicer, known to many as Chris, passed away on September 2, 2024, at the age of 38. He was born on March 2, 1986, in Waco, Texas, to Joann Woodruff and William Russell Spicer. Chris grew up in Robinson, Texas, where he made countless memories and lifelong friendships. He graduated from Robinson High School in 2004 and later...
David Bryan Mules
Sep 1, 2024
David (Dave) Mules went to heaven on September 1st, 2024. Dave was born in Ft Wayne Indiana. He was baptized into the Nazarene Church. As a young man, he served honorably in the US Army for four years. He received the GI Bill and utilized that to received three college degrees.
He is survived by his loving wife of 24 years,...
Shirley Rose Watson
Sep 1, 2024
Shirley Rose Watson, 85, passed away on September 1, 2024, at her home in Golinda, Texas.
Born on March 3, 1939, in a Waco police car traveling at 75 miles per hour, Shirley was dubbed the “patrol car baby” and was on the front page of the local newspaper. That’s quite an entrance! Shirley was the daughter of Ruby Ward Cromwell...
Mary Ann Jones
Aug 29, 2024
Mary Ann Jones, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully August 29, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and laughter. Born on December 31, 1940, in Waco, Texas, she was named after the compassionate nurse who brought her into the world. A proud graduate of Waco High in 1958, Mary Ann continued her education at North...
Mary Elizabeth Hughes
Aug 28, 2024
On August 28th, 2024, Mary Elizabeth Hughes (maiden name Ragland) passed at the age of 93 years. She was born on a Sunday, July 12th, 1931, in Groesbeck, Texas.
The services will be at the Waco Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Viewing will be at 10:00 AM, with the service to follow at 11:00.
Mary was the ninth of 11 children, and she...
Dawn Joyce Luecke (Briggs)
Aug 24, 2024
Dawn Joyce Luecke (Briggs) July 27, 1948 – August 24, 2024. Dawn (76) of Waco, Texas passed away in Coral Rehab nursing home Saturday. Born in Watkins Glen, NY to Clayton and Mary Briggs and was the second youngest of her 8 other siblings.
In her early years she lived in Watkins Glen, NY where she was a waitress, worked the...
Robert A. "Robbie" Walton
Aug 19, 2024
August 19, 2024, Robert Walton went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Robert was a very loving and kind soul that loved his family and friends, especially his grandchildren. He loved to fish and be outdoors, dance and just enjoy life. He also enjoyed riding horses and going on trail rides with his Mississippi family and...
George Frank Sykora
Aug 18, 2024
George Frank Sykora, 83, of Waco passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024. Services will be Friday, August 23, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Waco Memorial Funeral Home with visitation beginning at 10:00 AM. Private interment will follow at Waco Memorial Park.
George was born January 30, 1941 in Falls County to Charlie Victor Sykora and Mary Theresa Pavelka Sykora. He graduated...
Cheryl Elaine Retzlaff
Aug 16, 2024
Cheryl Elaine Retzlaff, age 77, of Wylie, was born on January 16, 1947, in Waco, Texas, and passed away on August 16, 2024. She fought a very courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. She graduated from Chilton High School and later, Central City Commercial College. Cheryl met the love of her life, Ruben Maurice Retzlaff, and they were married on March...
Brenda Barnes Wachtendorf
Aug 5, 2024
Brenda Barnes Wachtendorf, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, age 76, passed away on August 5, 2024 at her home with her family by her side.
Visitation will be Friday, August 9, 2024 from 6pm to 8pm at Waco Memorial Funeral Home. Services will be Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 10am at the funeral home with burial to follow at Waco Memorial...
Jo Ann Grisham
Jul 26, 2024
Jo Ann Grisham was born May 28, 1935 to George W. Templin and Eunice Parish Templin in Hamlin, Texas. Jo Ann entered her Heavenly home on July 26, 2024. During her childhood, the family moved to Brownwood, Texas. Jo Ann graduated from Brownwood High School in 1953 and enrolled in Howard Payne University. She later transferred to Baylor University where...
Miguel Hernandez
Jul 18, 2024
Miguel Hernandez, 38, of Waco passed away July 18, 2024. A visitation will be Friday, July 26 from 12pm to 1:15pm. He will be laid to rest at Chapel Hill Memorial Park following the visitation.
Patsy O. Mason
Jul 15, 2024
Patsy (Pat) Lynnette Overton Mason left this earth and went to her heavenly home on Monday, July 15th. Pat was born to Louis Edwin Overton and Ludie Jaynes Overton on November 7, 1935, in Waco, Texas. She attended Waco area schools graduating from Waco High School in May 1953. On June 6, 1953, she married the love of her life,...
Robert Wayne Brown
Jul 12, 2024
Robert Wayne Brown, 78, of Lorena passed away July 12, 2024. A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, July 20th. The service will take place at Renew Church, located at 6509 Bosque Blvd in Waco, TX.
Robert, known affectionally to all as “Bob”, was born to Harry and Martha Elizabeth Brown on September 3, 1945....
Nathan Moises Martinez
Jul 12, 2024
Nathan Moises Martinez passed away July 11, 2024.
Nathan was born in Waco, Texas on January 17, 2023 to parents Abigail Vargas and Moises Martinez.
Nathan enjoyed dancing to worship music, throwing toys across the room, and randomly letting out high pitched screams. He was a food connoisseur. He loved to play and explore with his brother and cousins. He was an...
Blakely Brooke Sims
Jul 10, 2024
Blakely Brooke Sims passed peacefully in the arms of family on July 10, 2024. She was born at 9:58am weighing 7 lbs 4oz and met the eyes of Jesus the same day. Blakely was the daughter of Lauren and Derrick Sims of Hewitt, TX. She is survived by her loving brother, Cole. Blakely gave us a lifetime of love during...
Ruth LaVerne Pogue Clark
Jul 8, 2024
Ruth Laverne Pogue Clark
January 18, 1938 – July 8, 2024
The Dash: What matters most is the dash between the date of birth and the date of death. The time a person spends on earth.
Ruth was born in Austin, Texas, the daughter of Roy Pogue and Zenas Mae Stevens. She grew up in Creedmoor, Texas. And she graduated from William B....
Beverly Pitts Naud
Jul 6, 2024
On July 6, 2024, while surrounded by her loved ones, Beverly Pitts Naud, an accomplished educator, confidant, mentor, and friend, went home to her Lord and Savior.
Beverly, known affectionately to friends and family as “Bev”, was born July 8, 1936 to Douglas and Jo Pitts in Waco, Texas. A 1954 graduate of Temple High School and a 1958 alumnus of...
Bessie Collins
Jul 5, 2024
Bessie Lenora Harvey Collins, 91, of Robinson passed away Friday, July 5, 2024. She was born July 4, 1933 in Waco to John Wesley Harvey and Bertha Izora Murphree Harvey.
Bessie was preceded in death by her husband, Clark T. Collins; parents, John Wesley Harvey and Bertha Izora Murphree-Harvey; sons, Dale Cardwell and Steve Cardwell; sisters, Lucille Ducas and Velma Mallory;...
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