Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Waco, TX. and surrounding areas
Audrey Abel
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...
Butch Highfill
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,...
Christian Dijon Blow
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...
Debra Beckmann
Mar 21, 2025
Debra Beckmann, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and nurse, passed away on March 21, 2025, in Waco, Texas, surrounded by her loved ones.
Debra was born on January 2, 1955, in Houston, Texas. She spent her childhood in Girl Scouts, youth group activities, and running around with her lifelong best friend, Darlene Mott. She earned her Associate’s degree in Nursing and...
Laurie Guest
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...
Robert McMahan
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,...
Michael Wartha
Mar 22, 2025
Michael Anthony Wartha, a husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away March 22, 2025, at the age of 75. A memorial service will be April 11, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.
Michael was a very intelligent, composed man, with a very dry sense of humor. It was hard to get to know the real Mike because of...
Willie May Lutz
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...
Larissa Lynn McLean
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....
Carol Lyn Stine
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...
Don Groseclose
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...
David Keith Nichols
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,...
Pam Benson
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...
Elta Marie Boggess
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,...
Colonel (Ret.) William Kenneth Fadal
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...
Benjamin Hector Gonzalez
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...
Walter Dean Washington, Sr.
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...
Debra Dee Hering
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...
Joan Lillian Rectenwald
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...
Joe Marvin Cheyne
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...
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