Obituaries

Feb 3, 2024

On 3 February 2024, Marilyn Mae Smith, 81 years old, went to be with the Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  Funeral Service will be 1:00 pm, Saturday, February 10, 2024 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, Dr. Joe Bailey will officate..  Interment will be at Waco Memorial Park with Military Honors.  A Visitation with the family will be 5:00 -...

Feb 1, 2024

Pam Deiterman Kerbs passed away suddenly February 1, 2024. A Graveside Service will be 10am, Saturday, February 10, 2024 at Lorena Cemetery.  A Visitation with the family will be 6-8 pm, Friday, February 9th at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

Pam was born November 24th 1948, in Waco. She attended St. Mary's Catholic School and was one of...

Feb 1, 2024

Helen J Hardeman Bronaugh Flowers passed away  on February 1, 2024 with her daughters at her side .   A memorial service will be held at a later date when the many family members can gather.

Helen was born December 10, 1928 in Delia, Texas to W.K. Hardeman and Sally Knox Hardeman.  She graduated from Prairie Hill High...

Jan 30, 2024

Ethel Williford, of Waco, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2024 at the age of 97 surrounded by her family.  A Memorial Service in her honor will be at 2:00pm, February 10, 2024 at First Baptist Church of Comanche. Ethelene Gamble was born on October 6, 1926 in Jefferson County, Alabama to June and Blanche Gamble.  She was the...

Jan 28, 2024

It is with a heavy heart that we announce David Eugene Lippe, age 74, of Woodway, TX died peacefully at his home on January 28, 2024.  A visitation with family has been scheduled for 1:00pm on Sunday, February 4th, followed directly by a memorial service at Grace Garden Funeral Home in Waco, TX.  The inurnment, accompanied by military honors,...

Jan 28, 2024

Vi Lammert passed away peacefully on Jan 28th, 2024.  Visitation will be 10:00 am, Wednesday, January 31st, in the fellowship hall of Zion Lutheran Church, 1126 W 6th St., McGregor Tx followed by a memorial service at 11:00 am.  Private inurnment will be at a later date in the McGregor Cemetery.

Vi was born Feb 25, 1926...

Jan 26, 2024

Kathleen Louise Silva, lovingly known as Kathe, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2024. A memorial service to honor Kathleen's remarkable life will take place 11:00am on February 10, 2024, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home in Waco.

She was born on August 17, 1949, in Harrison, Arkansas. Kathe touched the lives of those around her with her...

Jan 25, 2024

Allan Edgar Brueckner “AL”, age 74, of Lorena, Texas went to be with the Lord, Thursday, January 25,2024. Allan was born in Queen’s, New York to Alfred H. Brueckner and Doris G. Brueckner on April 19,1949.

Allan was an amazing man, with many traits and talents. Allan joined the United States Navy in June of 1968. He...

Jan 25, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for Jerry Lee Welch. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 23, 2024

Ms. Madalene Bow Allen passed away January 23, 2024 in Hewitt, Texas into the arms of her Lord.

A memorial service in her honor will be Wednesday, January 31, at 11:00 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

She was born in Houston Texas on December 2, 1947, to Douglas Maclaren Bow, Jr. and Ohma Smith. She...

Jan 23, 2024

Barbara Ann Schultz was born in Houston, Texas, on October 15, 1932. She passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior on January 23, 2024.

Barbara graduated from the University of Texas in 1955 with a degree in Kinesiology. After graduation, she began teaching physical education at Southwest Texas State Teachers College (Texas State University)....

Jan 22, 2024

Lynette Muchow Baugh, cherished daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, peacefully passed away on January 22, 2024, at her home surrounded by loved ones after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was 81 years old. Lynette’s heart overflowed with love, and she felt the warmth of that love from her family and friends as she transitioned to be...

Jan 21, 2024

Born to William Thomas and Ruby Baber in Nashville, Arkansas.

Jimmie Dan is survived by his younger brother, Michael Thomas Baber aka “Mickey”.

Married in 1956 for 67 years, to Carole Virginia Riley Baber. They have 5 children, Daniel (Janet), Debbie

(T.J.), Thomas (Nancy), John (Lori) and Samuel (Kristi, preceded in death).

Jan 21, 2024

Albert Lee Brumfield, lovingly known as Al, peacefully passed away on January 21, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. A memorial visitation in his memory will be on Saturday, January 27, 2024 from 3:00 to 5:00pm at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, with military honors at 4:00pm. An inurnment will follow at McGregor Cemetery.

Born on November 25,...

Jan 17, 2024

Thomas Edward Elkjer of Hewitt, Texas, known to friends and family as Tom, passed away on January 17, 2024, at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Temple, Texas, at the age of 80.

Tom was born on June 6, 1943, in Willmar, Minnesota, the eldest son of Betty and Byron Elkjer. After high school, he began...

Jan 12, 2024

Debra "Debbie" Jean Fogle passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 12, 2024 at Hillcrest Hospital surrounded by her family.

Graveside services will be 1:00pm, Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Oakwood Cemetery.

Debbie was born July 10, 1953 in Fresno, California to Charles Barker and Bonnie Williams.

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Jan 11, 2024

Christine Marie Gotay, aged 42 days, passed away at Advent Health Children’s Hospital in Orlando, Florida, on January 11, 2024. After struggling with several health issues including Tetralogy of Fallot, she passed into the arms of Jesus.

Christine is the daughter of José and Sarah Gotay of Winter Garden, Florida. Each day she was a blessing to...

Jan 10, 2024

Candice Holly Lynn, 47, of Moody (formerly Waco), earned her angel wings on the morning of January 10, 2024. She joined her paternal and maternal grandparents, Uncle Jerry Lynn, and Aunt Judy Stafford in heaven, as well as her beloved pets LittleBit and LoJack, and her Rainbow Bridge Babies.

Candice is loved and missed beyond words by...

Jan 8, 2024

Mary Louise Lowry Crelia, 72 of Lorena, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2024 in Waco, Texas. Though we are deeply saddened by our own loss, we greatly rejoice in her gain; knowing she is healed and resting in the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Mary was born August 9, 1951. She grew up...

Jan 5, 2024

Thomas Lynn Brown was born February 22, 1958, in Houston, Texas and died January 5, 2024, in Waco, Texas.  His parents were Newman Lee Brown and JoAnna (Thomas) Brown.  He graduated from Scarborough High School in May 1976 and left for basic training with the Army the next week.  After his return to Houston from the Army, he worked...