Obituaries

Mar 17, 2025

“The Man, The Myth, The Legend”

Donald Ray Groseclose, 82, of Waco, passed away March 17, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. Don was an exceptionally brave man, who never met a stranger and dedicated his life to bringing joy and laughter to others.

A memorial visitation in Don's honor will be from 5pm to 7pm, Friday, March 28, 2025 at Grace Gardens...

Feb 11, 2025

Christian "Díjon" Blow was born April 17, 1997 and sadly left this world on February 11, 2025. Leaving behind his kindness, love, laughter, and so many great memories and stories. He was he was a 2015 graduate of Whitney High School.Dijon is survived by his loving mother Carla Richmond and his father Carl Blow, Jr., his two sons Gabriel and...

Mar 21, 2025

Nov 23, 2024

Bobbie Lee McWhorter passed away November 23rd, 2024. A memorial service in her honor will be on Saturday, March 29th at the SpringHill Suites located @ 200 Colonnade Pkwy in Woodway, TX starting @ 1 PM.

Mar 23, 2025

Robert Alvin McMahan (81) of Bruceville, was carried on the wings of angels, entered the gates of the Lord with great thanksgiving, and entered the court of the Lord with praise Sunday, March 23, 2025 surrounded by love, light and his adoring family. Celebration of life will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 27, at Community Fellowship Church of the Nazarene,...

Mar 19, 2025

With heavy hearts and minds woven with memories, we celebrate the life of Carol Lyn Stine, born February 1, 1972, in Flemington, New Jersey. Carol graced this world for 53 beautiful years, embodying kindness, wisdom, and an infectious wit that left a mark on all who had the privilege of knowing her. Carol, a beloved daughter of Elaine Csisek, went...

Mar 21, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Willie May Lutz, affectionately known as "Billie", who left this world peacefully on March 21, 2025, in Woodway, Texas. Born on June 17, 1927, in Oskar, Texas (now known as Oscar in Bell County), Willie May was a remarkable woman whose life was marked by love, laughter, and a...

Mar 12, 2025

Colonel (Ret.) William Kenneth Fadal

Affectionately referred to as “The Colonel” by friends and family

Colonel William Kenneth Fadal, longtime Wacoan, passed away peacefully on March 12, surrounded by his family. 

Ken was born on November 5, 1939, to Gabe and Teal Fadal, founding and devoted members of St. Alban’s Episcopal Church. Baptized there as a child, he later served as an acolyte...

Mar 17, 2025

Pamela Beazley Benson passed away peacefully on March 17, 2025, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease. Throughout it all, Pam maintained her faith, humor, and love of family and friends. Pam was born on August 6, 1943, in Newport News, Virginia. After an adventure-filled childhood, her Bachelor of Religious Education from Hardin Simmons University prepared her for a life...

2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Laurence Dailey, affectionately known as Larry, who left us at the age of 78. A visitation in Larry's honor will be at 10:00am, Saturday, April 26, 2025 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, with a Memorial Service following at 11:00am. 

Born in May of 1946, in New Jersey. Larry lived a...

Mar 25, 2025

Mar 19, 2025

Larissa McLean, a beloved mother, sister, gammy , and friend, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2025, in Temple, Texas, due to medical complications. She was 54 years old. Born on June 23, 1970, in Waco, Texas, to her loving parents, Larry Little and Mary Dockery.Larissa's life can be characterized by her unwavering kindness and commitment to caring for others....

Mar 17, 2025

David Keith Nichols, beloved husband, father, friend, and teacher, passed away in Waco, Texas, on March 17, 2025, at the age of 73.

David was born in Hurlock, Maryland, on October 17, 1951, to Paul Nichols and Virginia Boston Nichols. He married in June of 1979, in in the chapel of the Academy of the Sacred Heart, in Grand Coteau, Louisiana,...

Mar 13, 2025

Elta Marie Boggess went to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, March 13th, in Waco, TX after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. A celebration of her life will be Wednesday, March 19th, at 2:00 PM at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. A visitation will precede the celebration of life at 1:00 PM.

Marie was born September 8, 1936, in Goldthwaite,...

Mar 11, 2025

Benjamin Hector Gonzalez was born on March 11, 2025, and passed away peacefully the same day, wrapped in the love of his family. Though his time with us was brief, he was deeply cherished and will forever hold a special place in our hearts. His tiny hands touched our souls, leaving an imprint that time will never fade. Benjamin is...

Mar 10, 2025

Walter Dean Washington, Sr., a cherished father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on March 10, 2025, at the age of 65. Born on July 8, 1959.

Walter was born on July 8, 1959 to Lincoln Earl and O’Dell Marie Carter Washington. A proud graduate of Marlin High School, Walter received his High School Diploma in 1977. Throughout his life, he...

Mar 6, 2025

We celebrate the beautiful life of Debbie Hering, who passed away peacefully at home in McGregor, Texas, on March 6, 2025, at the age of 70. Born on August 11, 1954, in Clifton, Texas. She embodied grace, selflessness, and love, always seeking to uplift those around her. 

She married her high school sweetheart, Boyd Hering, on November 30, 1974, and together...

Mar 5, 2025

On Ash Wednesday Joan Lillian Rectenwald passed away peacefully in the home where she lived and raised her children over the past 60 years. She was 93 years young and had just finished pulling weeds in her front yard before coming inside to rest in her favorite chair. She was always taking care of her home and her children. She...

Mar 1, 2025

Joe Marvin Cheyne, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, was born on June 19, 1947, in Jayton, Texas. He passed away peacefully on March 1, 2025, in Waco, Texas. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. Family visitation will begin one hour prior...

Feb 28, 2025

George Bennon Roper, Jr., age 96, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2025, at BSW Hillcrest Medical Center, Waco, Texas. He was born June 26, 1928 in Louisville, Kentucky, the first of 5 children born to George B. Roper, Sr. and Deverril Workman Roper. At the age of one, his parents moved to Cleveland, Ohio. He grew up in various...