Obituaries
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...
J Glenn McLemore
Feb 7, 2024
Joyce Glenn McLemore passed away February 7, 2024, at the age of 92. Visitation will be 10 am, Monday, February 12, with services to follow at 11 am at Waco Memorial Funeral Home & Cemetery, 6623 I-35, Robinson, TX 76706.
Glenn was born July 1, 1931, to Ivy Lee and Clemmie McLemore in Valley Mills, Texas. Glenn retired from General...
Glenda D. West
Feb 6, 2024
Glenda West, 76, of Waco, passed away on February 6, 2024 surrounded by loved ones. A Celebration of Life Service will be 10:00 AM, Tuesday February 13, at Waco Memorial Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Williams officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be Monday, February 12 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the funeral home.
Glenda...
Michelle Wood Hodge
Feb 3, 2024
Michelle Wood Hodge, age 60, born in Waco Texas on December 4, 1963, passed away February 3, 2024, at Providence Ascension Hospital after a short illness. Michelle is survived by her three children, Kate Hodge (23) of Chattanooga Tennessee, Peyton Hodge (22) of Waco Texas, and Mason Hodge (20) of Waco Texas.
She was preceded in death by her father the...
Marilyn Ione McLemore
Feb 3, 2024
Marilyn Ione McLemore, 82, of Waco, TX., passed away Saturday, February 3, 2024, after a short illness. Funeral services will be at 11:00am, Friday, 9, 2024 at Waco Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be at Waco Memorial Park, followed by a reception.
She was born June 26th, 1941, in Waco TX, to Otho and Evelyn Hopkins. She was the 3rd of...
Bonnie Ann (Bass) DeLeon
Feb 3, 2024
Bonnie Ann DeLeon was born Nov 17, 1964, in Gatesville, Texas to Price Connally Bass and Freda Ann Meyers Bass. She was the first of 4 children. She grew up and attended school in Mcgregor, Texas. Bonnie married Alberto DeLeon on Sept 7 1987. They had 3 children. Bonnie was very loving, giving, and a friend to everyone who knew...
Roy Vernon Walker, Jr.
Feb 1, 2024
Roy Vernon Walker, Jr., 73, of Hewitt passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024, in Waco. His life will be remembered and celebrated with food and fellowship on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at 1:00 pm in the Waco Memorial Funeral Home Reception Center.
Roy was born in Waco on August 15, 1950, to the late R V and Wilma (Hammond) Walker....
Geraldine Hennig Blaschke
Jan 23, 2024
Geraldine Hennig Blaschke, formerly of Waco, passed away at her daughter's residence in Hamilton, Texas on January 23, 2024, surrounded by her family. The memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 29, 2024 at Waco Memorial Funeral Home. Pastor Mark Wible will be officiating.
Geraldine Hennig Blaschke, or Gerry, to those who knew her and loved her, was...
Billy Douglas Graf
Jan 14, 2024
Billy Douglas Graf was born September 7, 1938 in Waco, Texas. He passed away to his heavenly home on January 14, 2024.
Billy was the son of Gladys Shaw Graf and Herman Lamar Graf of Eddy, Texas.
Billy was baptized in 1954 at First Baptist Church, Eddy, Texas. He graduated from Eddy High School in 1957. On June 28, 1958...
Billy Ray Duke
Jan 11, 2024
Billy Ray Duke, 76, passed to be with our Lord on January 11, 2024. Billy was born October 8, 1947 to the late Mildred Shaffer Duke and Billie Duke. He graduated from Richfield High School. He worked many years at Brake and Clutch Supply and as a truck driver for Transit Mix of Waco. Billy loved music and motorcycles and...
Linda Cardoso
Jan 10, 2024
Linda Fernandez Cardoso, of Waco, passed away on January 10, 2024. Born July 12, 1966, in Waco, Texas, Linda was the daughter of Antonio Fernandez and Sofia Fernandez Juarez. Linda was preceded in death by her parents as well as her brother, Daniel Martinez.
Linda devoted many years of her life to serving as a correctional officer, demonstrating unwavering commitment and...
Johnny R. Lopez
Jan 10, 2024
Johnny R. Lopez of Waco passed away on January 10, 2024. A viewing will be on Friday, January 19th from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Waco Memorial Funeral Home. There will not be a church service but a memorial service will take place at a later date.
Johnny was born on February 25, 1944 to Louise and David Lopez...
Faye Wanell Ryan
Jan 8, 2024
Faye Wanell Ryan of Gatesville, passed away on January 8, 2024 surrounded by family.
Wanell was born on November 20, 1934 in Steiner, Texas to Faye & Joseph Weldon (J.W.) Long.
After Wanell graduated High School, she married James Samuel (Sammy) Pyburn, becoming a housewife and loving mother, raising 4 children. She worked as a Cake Decorator at Safeway for...
Charles Copeland, Jr.
Jan 7, 2024
Charles Copeland Jr, 72, of Waco passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2024. A celebration of life service will be held Friday, March 8, 2024, at 11:00 am at Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum.
Charles was born on December 20, 1951, to Chuck and Shirley (Gifford) Copeland. Charles graduated from Waco High School in 1970. He owned Copeland’s Appliance for many years and...
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