Obituaries

Dec 15, 2023

Mr. Amado Garcia, 78, of Waco, passed away Friday, December 15, 2023 at Baylor Scott and White Hospital in Temple with his brother, Emmanuel, by his side. He will be laid to rest Thursday, December 21, 2023 at 10:00 am at Waco Memorial Park.

Amado was born to Guadalupe and Cristobal Garcia in Port Arthur, Texas. He was nine...

Dec 13, 2023

Gloria Jean McDonald passed away on Wednesday, December 13,2023 in Hewitt, Texas at the age of 76.  She was born on October 16,1947 in Plano, Texas to John L & Frankie O Hopkins.  Gloria graduated from Richfield High School in 1966.

Gloria was a sales representative for Avon and spent many years working at Luby’s in Waco.  Gloria had a...

Dec 10, 2023

Dec 9, 2023

Johnny Ray Schoff, age 70, of Eddy, Texas, formerly of Des Moines, Iowa passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Olin E. Teague Military Hospital in Temple, Texas after a short illness.

Johnny Was born November 6, 1953 to William and Madge Schoff. After graduation from high school he joined the United States Marine Corp where he served for...

Dec 7, 2023

Anita Louise Sandles, 79, of Waco passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023 in Hewitt. A Celebration of Life service will be Friday, January 5, 2024, at 2:00 PM at Waco Memorial Funeral Home.

Anita was born July 15, 1944, in Saint Paul, Minnesota. She attended an all-girls’ Catholic school in Saint Paul. She later went back to the classroom and...

Dec 7, 2023

Joseph Frank, 77, passed away on December 7th 2023 at his home with his wife by his side after his 3rd bout with cancer. A celebration of life service will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday December 14th, 2023 at Waco Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park.

Joe was born May 19th, 1946 in Elmira, New York...

Dec 7, 2023

Kathleen Helen (Goss) Donald, 83 a resident of McGregor went to be with the Lord December 7, 2023. Visitation will be Monday, December 11, 2023 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Waco Memorial Funeral Home.  Graveside service will be at 11:30 at the Bruceville-Moore Cemetery in Bruceville, TX. Pastor Curtis Jones will be officiating.

Kathleen attended Lamp Ministries in McGregor....

Dec 6, 2023

Herbert "Hub" Lindsey, age 83, of Robinson, Texas, passed from life on December 6, 2023, after a long battle with lung cancer. He was born on August 27, 1940, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to the late Mary Sue Hicks. Herbert proudly served our country in the Navy from 1956 to 1960.

To know Herbert was to love him. He was warm,...

Nov 27, 2023

Rose Esther Spikes Hagood, 65, of Waco passed away Monday, November 27, 2023. Rose was born February 28, 1958 in Dallas, Texas to Carl and Margaret (Scott) Spikes. Rose attended Waco public schools, graduating from Richfield High School. She earned her master’s degree in accounting from Baylor University. Rose was employed as an accountant at what is now known as...

Nov 26, 2023

Henry Franklin Berg, 91, of Mount Erie, Illinois, passed away on November 26, 2023 in Temple, Texas. He was born on November 11, 1932 in Mount Erie, Illinois to Bedie and Pearl Berg.

Frank was raised in Mount Erie and carried a fondness for his hometown and siblings.  After graduating high school, he continued his education at Southern Illinois University. ...

Nov 22, 2023

Johnny Christ Siepert, 88, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 22, 2023. A graveside service will be Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 1:00 pm at Chapel Hill Memorial Park with retired Pastor, Lindsey Burns officiating. Visitation will precede the service at 12:30.

Johnny was born June 22, 1935 in Clifton, Texas to the late Adolph and Hulda (Kind) Siepert. He attended...

Nov 17, 2023

John Buckner, 88, of Hewitt, passed peacefully and went to be with the Lord on November 17,2023. Visitation will be held at 10:00 AM, with a Celebration of Life held at 11:00 AM,Wednesday November 22nd at Waco Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will follow at WacoMemorial Park.

John was born June 26, 1935 in Frost, Texas to Thomas Robert and Lily...

Nov 14, 2023

Cecil Merrik Holt was set free from his earthly bonds on November 14, 2023. Merrik was born on February 13, 1976, in Webster, Texas, to Cecil and Jackie Holt. Though born with a genetic malady, Merrik possessed an unconquerable spirit. People who knew him loved him immediately, drawn in by his sweet smile and mischievous nature.

Above all else, Merrik...

Nov 8, 2023

Ann Offhaus, 88, went to be with the Lord on November 8th, 2023 at her home in Phoenix, Arizona surrounded by loved ones.  Service will be 11:00 AM, Tuesday, November 21st, at her gravesite at Waco Memorial Park with Pastor Marvin Keown, from Grace Bible Church in Athens, Texas, officiating.

Ann was born August 12, 1935 to Virgil and Greta...

Nov 8, 2023

George Wilson Chaudoin, Jr. (GW) passed away peacefully on November 8, 2023 after his courageous battle with cancer. He was born December 19, 1947 to G W and Faye Chaudoin in San Saba, Texas.

He graduated from McGregor High School in 1967 and started his machinist apprenticeship at Precision Products and then worked for Yeager Machine shop. In 1971 he...

Nov 8, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, LuAnn King Benkendorfer. LuAnn was 91 years old.

LuAnn King was born in Hobbs, NM, raised in Houston where she graduated from Lamar High School. She went on to attend Baylor University. While at Baylor she met her husband, Don Benkendorfer, and was married on Oct...

Nov 6, 2023

Sonia Shook, 54, of Gatesville passed early morning November 6, 2023 at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Temple, Texas. A Celebration of Life service will be Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 1:00 PM at Waco Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park.

Sonia was born in Monterrey, Mexico to Homero and Alicia DeLeon. She graduated from...

Nov 2, 2023

James Raymond Wall, 72, of Waco passed away peacefully Thursday, November 2, 2023. His life will be celebrated on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 1:00 pm at Waco Memorial Funeral Home with Chaplain Sarah Miller officiating. He will be laid to rest following the service at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, November 8, 2023 from 6:00 -8:00 pm at...

Oct 30, 2023

L C Nobles, 95, of Waco, fell asleep in death on Monday, October 30, 2023.

A Celebration of his life and faith in Jehovah will be 11:00 am Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at Waco Memorial Funeral Home, 6623 S. Interstate 35, Waco, Texas 76706. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery, Waco, Texas. Respectful viewing will take place Monday, November 6,...

Oct 27, 2023

Joyce Ann Loyd, 87, of Frisco passed away Friday, October 27, 2023. Graveside services will be Friday, November 3, 2023 at 11:30 am at Waco Memorial Park. Following services she will be laid to rest next to her husband, Neal Gregg Loyd.