Obituaries

Apr 15, 2025

Apr 14, 2025

Linda Mae Warren (Franklin) went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 14, 2025, at the age of 88.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 60+ years, Bobby Dean Warren and all her siblings except for one sister, Mary Kansas of Kennett, Missouri.

She is survived by one sister-in-law, Joy Warren of Wichita Falls; son, Robert...

Apr 13, 2025

Barbara Burr, 82, of Woodway, was welcomed into Heaven Sunday, April 13, 2025. A Celebration of her life will be 2pm, Monday, April 21, 2025, at Holy Spirit Episcopal Church. A time of visitation with her family will begin at 1pm, and a reception will follow.

Barbara June McClung Burr was born October 13, 1942, to Jane Huston McClung and Edward...

Apr 4, 2025

Nicholas "Nick" Aiden Hofferber, 22, of Waco, Texas, passed away on April 4, 2025, in Temple, Texas. Born on October 30, 2002, in Waco, Nick brought light and energy into the lives of those around him from the very beginning.

He is lovingly remembered by his parents, Tom and Carlianne Hofferber of Waco; his brothers, Justin Hofferber of California and Zachary...

Apr 14, 2025

Winfred S. Emmons III, beloved husband, father, brother and uncle, passed away April 14, 2025, in Waco, Texas, after a brief battle with cancer. He was 79.

Win was born on February 10, 1946, in Minden, Louisiana, the first child of Dr. Winfred S. Emmons Jr. and Ethel May Moore Emmons. He grew up in Beaumont, Texas, where he met the...

Apr 11, 2025

Marvin E. Dutschmann, 81, of Woodway, TX passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, April 11th, 2025. Services for Marvin will take place Wednesday, April 16th, 2025, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bellmead, TX beginning at 10am. Burial will be at Buckhorn Cemetery in Moody, TX at 3pm. A time of visitation with family...

Apr 10, 2025

Leonard (Lynn) Neal Hilliard was born at home on May 25, 1941, in Killeen, TX. He was the son of a farmer and a housewife, and the youngest of three brothers (Ed, Richard). During his childhood, his family moved to Waco which is where they lived the majority of his life.

Lynn attended Waco High School. In 1961, he married Barbara...

Apr 4, 2025

Lynda Ann Swoveland, 83, of Waco, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2025. Born February 7, 1942, in Moody, Texas, she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who lived with grace and warmth. A devout Christian, Lynda found strength in her faith and is now home with the Lord.

She had a long and accomplished career as an...

Apr 3, 2025

Pauline (Paula) Cantu Gonzales of Waco, Texas, age 89, went home to be with her Savior and Lord on April 3, 2025. A visitation in her honor will be on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. A funeral service will begin at 10:00am, Thursday, April 10, 2025 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home with...

Apr 3, 2025

Donald E Routte, 97, of Waco, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2025. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 7, 2025 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, officiated by Roger Huff. Burial at Oakwood Cemetery will follow the service. Visitation with the family will be on Sunday, April 6, 2025 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Grace Gardens Funeral...

Apr 2, 2025

Janis Roberson, a beloved 5th-grade teacher, mother, sister, and friend, left this world on April 2, 2025, in her home in Lorena, Texas, her loyal companions, Lil' Bit and Piper, at her side. Born on October 6, 1944, in Port Arthur, Texas, Janis dedicated her life to education and caring for others. For 31 years, she made a lasting impact...

Apr 2, 2025

Jeffrey Kenneth Wooten, 37, of Bruceville, Texas, passed away on the morning of April 2, 2025, at Hillcrest Medical Center in Waco. A celebration of his life will be held on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home in Woodway. Visitation will begin at 11:30 AM, followed by a memorial service at 12:30 PM.

Jeffrey was born on December...

Apr 1, 2025

Barbara Lynn (Jenkins) Bayer passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in Round Rock, TX.  A memorial graveside service will take place on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at 11:30am, at Stanford Chapel Cemetery with Rev. Scott Talley officiating the service. 

Barbara was born August 8, 1939, in Odessa, TX to Claudia and Phil Jenkins. Barbara was an only child and grew up...

Mar 31, 2025

Rebecca Louise Hadley, affectionately known as Becky, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2025, in Waco, Texas, under the compassionate care of Providence Hospice. She was born on August 11, 1942, in Dallas, Texas, and her journey through life was marked by her unwavering spirit and dedication to family.  In accordance with her wishes, there will be no services.

Becky devoted...

Mar 30, 2025

Maria Elena Veliz II passed away March 30, 2025, in Hewitt, TX. A funeral mass honoring Maria’s life will take place on April 24, 2025, beginning at 11am, at Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church with a Rosary at Burns Mortuary taking place the night prior to on April 23, 2025, beginning at 6pm. Both at Our Lady of Angels...

Mar 30, 2025

Mar 29, 2025

Audrey Ruth Michalk Abel was the second child of missionary parents, born in Ambur Province, India March 6,1948. She awoke in heaven on Saturday, March 29, 2025. She became a child of God with her baptism on March 21, 1948, at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church in Ambur, North Arcot Dt. of South India by her father Rev. T.A. Michalk. She...

Mar 26, 2025

Clara Mae Williams, a faithful follower of Jesus, went home to be with the Lord on March 26, 2025. She was surrounded by her son, Larry and his wife, Cyndy. Clara lived a long life that was full of much love, joy, and faithful service to Jesus. There will be a celebration of life May 3 at 10:30 AM at...

Mar 25, 2025

Laurie Lynn Guest, 62, of Woodway, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, March 25, 2025. A visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m., Sunday, March 30, 2025, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 31, 2025, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home with Dr. David Tate officiating. Interment will follow at Moody Cemetery.

Laurie...

Mar 24, 2025

Harold "Butch" Wayne Highfill, 79, passed away on March 24, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. Born on December 7, 1945, in Carlisle, Arkansas, he moved with his family to Texas at an early age. Butch was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend.

An entrepreneur and a pillar of his community,...