Obituaries
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...
Mark Curtis Builder
May 10, 2024
Mark Curtis Builder, 64, of Waco passed away Friday, May 10, 2024. Services for Mark will be held at a later date.
Carolyn Sue Moore
May 9, 2024
Carolyn Sue Bensing Moore, 83, of Lorena, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 9, 2024 surrounded by family. Sue was born on August 1, 1940, in Huntsville, Arkansas. She grew up on many farms in Arkansas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico. After graduating high school in Hobbs, New Mexico, she worked as a legal secretary. That is when she...
Sidney Ellis Rose
May 1, 2024
Sidney Rose, 66, passed away May 1, 2024. A graveside service will be held at 2:00pm, Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at Waco Memorial Park.
Sid was born October 5, 1957, in McDowell, WV, to Charlie & Louella Rose. Sid grew up in Waco, and he graduated from Waco High School in 1975. He enjoyed fishing and hunting.
He was preceded in death...
Carroll Marie Crowder
May 1, 2024
Carroll Marie Crowder, age 34, passed away on May 1, 2024, after a long and valiant struggle with complications from a rare genetic disorder. She passed peacefully and comfortably into the presence of her heavenly Father, and is no longer enduring the pain that was part of her earthly life.
A memorial service will be held at Waco Memorial Park Funeral...
Mary Louise "LuLu" Hughes
Apr 30, 2024
In Loving Memory of Mary Louise “Lulu” Hughes (1936-2024)It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Mary Louise Hughes, aged 87,on April 30, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family. Louise was a beacon of joy andkindness, touching everyone with her warmth and generosity.Born in Waco, Tx on July 16, 1936, Louise spent her life nurturing...
Raymond Smith, Jr.
Apr 27, 2024
Beloved husband, father, son, brother, grandfather and friend, Raymond Smith, Jr., age 68, of Hewitt, TX went to be with the Lord Saturday, April 27, 2024 at his daughter's residence in Hewitt. Raymond, affectionately known as "Pups" was born on November 28, 1955 to Raymond and Lena Mae Smith. He will always be remembered for his outgoing personality, ability to help others,...
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...
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