Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Waco, TX. and surrounding areas
Gaylan McDonald
Jun 21, 2024
On June 21, 2024, Gaylan McDonald left this earth for his heavenly home. A memorial service in his honor will be 2:00 pm, July 8, 2024, at Woodway Methodist Church.
Gaylan was born on January 20, 1943, in Burkburnett, Texas to Homer Lee and Gwendolyn McDonald where he attended Burkburnett schools. After graduating from high school, he attended Midwestern State University...
Rita Johnson
Jun 19, 2024
Rita Johnson, 77, of Waco passed away on June 19, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her loved ones. Rita was born on December 15, 1946 to Shelby and Wilma Buchanan. A memorial on her behalf will be at 11:00am, Saturday, June 29, 2024 at Moldbreakers Fellowship at 7509 Fairway Rd, Waco, Tx 76712.
Rita enjoyed cooking and was good at...
Loretta Crvenkovski
Jun 17, 2024
Loretta Ruth Crvenkovski 64, passed away Monday June 17, 2024. Surrounded by her loved ones. A visitation in her honor will be from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, Friday, June 21, 2024 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 10:00am, Saturday, June 22, 2024 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home with burial following at Waco Memorial Park.
Loretta was born July...
Polly Ann Hedrick
Jun 17, 2024
Polly Ann (Woods) Hedrick was born January 27, 1947. She graced the world with her big ‘ol dimpled smile from the moment she entered it, to the moment she left it on June 17, 2024.
She was raised in Waco and attended Richfield High School graduating with the great class of ‘65. She later went on to attend McLennan Community College,...
Alice "Ruth" Beatty
Jun 15, 2024
Alice Ruth Beatty, 90, of Crawford, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, June 15, 2024. Visitation will be Monday, June 24, 2024 at 9:00 AM with the service following at 10:00 AM at Grace Gardens Funeral Home with Grant Kaul officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. Ruth was born August 7, 1933,...
Ronnie Wright
Jun 14, 2024
Ronnie, 79, Of Oglesby, Texas passed away peacefully in his home on the morning of June 14th with his wife by his side. Family to have a private Interment. A Celebration of Life to be announced at a later date.
Ronnie was born on June 29th, 1944, to Carl Wright and Mary Ritchie in Waco, Texas. He attended and graduated from...
Mickey Smith
Jun 13, 2024
Mickey Smith, of Moody, passed away at her home on Thursday, June 13, 2024. Mickey was born October 4, 1944, in Blanket, TX to Clyde I. and Beulah Mae Thompson. Mickey lived a full life, investing herself in home and family as well as the workforce. After completing her education, Mickey wed Earl Smith, to whom she was married for...
Reverend John Thomas Wells, Sr.
Jun 10, 2024
Father Wells was born in Harmony, Kentucky to Jack Dale and Eila Shirley (Mason) Wells. An Army Brat, he grew up on military posts in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Kentucky, New York, and Germany, eventually graduating from East High School in Denver, CO in 1959.
An ROTC Distinguished Military Graduate with a degree in Mathematics from Eastern Kentucky State College, in 1964...
Clifford Gibson Swift III
Jun 5, 2024
Clifford Gibson Swift III, 84, of Waco, Texas passed away on June 5, 2024 from complications from pancreatic cancer. He died at home surrounded by loved ones.
Cliff was born September 12, 1939 to Dr. and Mrs. Clifford Gibson Swift, Jr in Cameron, Texas. He was the eldest of 3 children. He graduated from Texas State University with a degree in...
Betsy Lynn Pace
Jun 3, 2024
Beloved Betsy Lynn Silva Pace, 46 years old, peacefully passed away on June 3rd, 2024, surrounded by loved ones after a courageous battle with a prolonged illness. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, June 22, 2024 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel at 8220 Woodway Dr., Waco TX 78612, with Pastor Michael Visy of Grace Church,...
Virginia Tyson Bussey
Jun 2, 2024
Our dear mama, Virginia Tyson (Smith) Bussey, age 87, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 2, 2024, in Waco, Texas, in the presence of loving family. Born on August 30, 1936, in Cleburne, Texas, she was the cherished daughter of Muriel Nanny Smith and Lawrence James Smith of Stephenville, Texas. She was preceded in death by her brother...
Charles William Warren, Jr
Jun 1, 2024
Charles (Charlie) W. Warren, Jr., aged 83, passed away peacefully from natural causes on June 1, 2024, at his home, surrounded by loved ones.
Charlie was born on July 28, 1940, in Galveston, Texas, to Charles Warren and Gladys Feder. He grew up in La Marque, TX, where he participated in Future Farmers of America, raising Hereford and Angus steers, along...
Pete Chacon Flores
May 30, 2024
Pete "Papa" Flores of McGregor, TX passed away peacefully on May 30th, 2024 surrounded by loved ones.
Papa was born on April 29th, 1920 to Mariano and Maria Flores. Papa lived an abundant life in Texas and was a proud fan of the Texas Rangers, Dallas Cowboys and Baylor University. Papa is preceded in death by his wife of greater than...
Dorothy Louise Terry
May 29, 2024
Dorothy Louise Pack Terry 07/14/1928 - 05/29/2024
Wednesday evening, May 29, Dorothy Lousie Terry went to be with Jesus with her sons by her side. She knew her family loved her, and we know she loved Jesus, all her family, friends, and bingo. Dorothy was known as Granny to her grandkids. She told her granddaughters often how she prayed every night...
Karon Leigh Glass
May 26, 2024
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Karon Leigh Glass, an individual who touched the lives of many with warm personality and unwavering kindness. Karon was born on June 15, 1949, in Clifton, Texas, to her loving parents Leighton Frazier and Patti Ann Cannon. She peacefully departed from this world on May 26, 2024, in Waco, Texas.Karon led...
Douglas Cumbie, Jr.
May 22, 2024
On May 22, 2024, Douglas Louis Cumbie Jr went home to Glory at the age of 62. He was born in Ft Worth, Texas on February 2, 1962. He had battled illness for a long time, but is now whole again and no longer in pain. He was a talented artist and painter. He also loved building and remodeling houses.
He...
Amber Danette Boney
May 16, 2024
Some people only walk this earth for a short time. Their departure reminds us that angels are watching over us. Amber Boney, rejoined her heavenly family and gained her wings on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at the age of 55. Amber was born on November 21, 1968, in Waco, Texas the daughter of the late William Clinton Welborn and Gladys...
Sam L. Jones
May 15, 2024
On May 15, 2024, the world said farewell to a compassionate soul, Sam Jones, who passed away in Waco Texas. Sam was born on February 29, 1936, in Eastland, Texas, and throughout his life, he left a legacy that will forever be remembered.
Sam graduated from Eastland high school and went on to further his studies at Texas Tech University. After...
Barbara Hobbs
May 14, 2024
Barbara Houston Hobbs of Waco, Texas was born on August 9, 1936, in Riverside, Texas (Walker County). She passed away on the afternoon of May 14, 2024. After a brief illness, she was given the blessing of being reunited with her parents Frank and Annie Houston, daughter, Glenda Hobbs Reynolds, husband, Willie R. Hobbs, Jr. and sisters Bernice Garrett (Henderson)...
Joyce Fay Wiethorn
May 14, 2024
Joyce Henning Wiethorn, age 93 of Woodway, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Funeral services will be Monday, May 20th, at 10:00 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in McGregor, Texas. A visitation will be on Sunday, May 19th from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Grace Gardens Funeral Home in Woodway, Texas.
Joyce was born...
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