Obituaries

Manuel Hernandez

Oct 3, 2009

Biography

Manuel was born July 11, 1914 in Ciudad Victoria, Mexico to Eugenio and Cleofas Hernandez. He served in the United States Army for 2 ½ years as a Mexican citizen and was a veteran of World War II. He was very proud to be selected to carry the American flag in the Rose Parade in California, after this...

Mary Ray

Sep 26, 2009

Mary Helen Ray of Waco passed away on September 26, 2009 at a local nursing home. Mary was employed by Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center for almost 20 years in the Waco area. She is survived by her sons, Eric Ray from Mansfeild, LA, Lance Ray and wife Beth from Mansfield, LA, and Darrell Ray and wife Melissa from Waco;...

Vera Grimes

Sep 26, 2009

Clara Richards

Sep 22, 2009

Clara May Richards, age 91 of Waco, died Tuesday September 22, 2009 at a local hospital. Graveside services are scheduled for 11:00 AM Friday, September 25, 2009 at Oakwood Cemetery with Rev. Jim Johnson officiating. No set time for visitation. Clara May was born on December 7, 1917 in Beeville, Texas to the late Roberta and Lonnie Borroum. She...

Dorothy Goodwin

Sep 19, 2009

Biography Dorothy was born on January 12, 1930 in Temple, Texas to William Henry and Georgia Alta Binns. She married to Everet Ivy Goodwin on January 11, 1947. Dorothy was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother her entire life. A virtuous woman, which she excelled in as her life long career. She was patterned after her example, Jesus Christ. Dorothy...

Scott Rosenbaum

Sep 16, 2009

Biography

Scott Andrew Rosenbaum, age 46 of Waco, passed away Wednesday September 16th at St. Catherines after a long battle with Cystic Fibrosis. A memorial service will be held on Friday, September 18th, at 7 P.M. at Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel. He was survived by his wife of 12 years, Cynthia Korenek, parents Jerry and Saundra Herring, brother...

Marian Watkins

Sep 15, 2009

Marian was born on January 23, 1951 in Houston, Texas to Marvin “Mutt” and Lenora Otter. She married Ronnie Watkins October 3, 1973 in Waco. She was a wonderful wife, mother and MeMe, who was dedicated to her family and their care. She was a very loyal friend and leaves behind many loved ones. She is survived by her...

Edna Koepfel

Sep 11, 2009

Biography

Edna's family would like to thank all of her hospice nurses and friends that have helped her over the last couple months. All of you were very special to her and she loved each one of you. We know she is in Heaven smiling down on all of us.

Facts Born: July 14, 1924 Death: September 11,...

Kenneth "'Uncle Kenny'" Bauer

Sep 10, 2009

Born: July 13, 1922 Death: September 10, 2009 Place of Death: Waco, TX

Goldie Cunningham

Sep 7, 2009

Goldie was born February 16, 1919 to Merle and Esther North in Wakefield, Kansas. She grew up and lived most of her life in the Fort Worth area . She was married to R.J. Cunningham. Goldie was a Girl Scouts Leader for many years and was also a water safety instructor for the American Red Cross. She also believed...

Harold Gero

Sep 3, 2009

Biography

Harold F. Gero, born April 22, 1931 in Malone, New York entered into rest with Our Lord on September 3, 2009 at the age of 78. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1pm at Grace Gardens, 8220 Woodway Drive in Woodway, Texas. Interment will follow at Moody Cemetery. The service will be officiated by Mike Toby. He...

Otis Elkin

Aug 30, 2009

Otis T. Elkin passed away at his home in Moody, TX on 8/30/09. Otis was born July 28, 1923 in Moody, Texas. He attended and graduated from Moody High School in 1943. He enlisted in the service of his country during WWII, serving in the China-India-Burma theater of operations. He returned to the Moody area where he married Arlene Louise...

Grover Kearns

Aug 28, 2009

Facts Born: December 19, 1951 Death: August 28, 2009 Place of Death: Waco, Texas

Ronald Schauer

Aug 28, 2009

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Ron was born on Sept. 7, 1949 in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho to Arthur and Irma Schauer. He enlisted in the military services and served his country in the United States Army. He was a member of the VFW Post #6008 in Hewitt and a local area H.O.G. member. Ron was an avid deer hunter, NASCAR...

Velma Wright

Aug 27, 2009

Biography Velma Lois Wright met her heavenly father Thursday August 27,2009. Services will be 1:00 P.M., Saturday, August 29,2009 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Waco Memorial Park under the direction of Grace Gardens Funeral Home. Visitation with the family will occur one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Mrs Wright was born in...

Ernest Dill Jr

Aug 26, 2009

Biography

Ernest O. Dill, Jr, 83, died from a brief illness on August 26 at his home in Waco Texas. Born in Cass, WV, and preceded in death by Ernest O and Rosa Sensabaugh Dill, 4 sisters and 3 brothers. Surviving are his wife Marjorie Johnson Dill of Waco, Texas; sons Creig of The Philippines and Steven and his...

Larry Burks

Aug 24, 2009

Larry Rush Burks of Hewitt, Texas, died on August 24, 2009 at his home. Funeral service will be 6:00 pm (Central time) on August 29, 2009 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home with the Rev. Mickey Fugate officiating. Graveside services will be held in Huntington, West Virginia, at a later date. If you are unable to attend the Service, please log...

Paul Rodriguez Jr

Aug 19, 2009

Paul “Papo” H. Rodriguez Jr. 66, of Waco passed away Wednesday August 19, 2009 at his residence surrounded by his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Rosary will be recited Friday August 21, 2009 at 7PM at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. Funeral Service will follow. Paul’s wishes were to be cremated therefore there will be no interment services. Mr. Rodriguez was...

Ella Kirkpatrick

Aug 15, 2009

Ella Narrcie Kirkpatrick was born march 23, 1940 in Mexia, Texas to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Lamont. She was married to Wendall Kirkpatrick on February 25, 1956 in Waco, Texas. Mrs. Kirkpatrick lived in the Waco area her entire life. She was a faithful Witness of Jehovah for over 50 years and enjoyed sharing bible truths with others. She also...

Joan Davis

Aug 13, 2009

Known to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren as Grandmother, Joan began life in Coryell County. She was born at home. Her parents, Franklin Brown and Alice Beall Berry Brown had seven children, Tolephus Morgan Brown, Frankie Merle Keener, Dr. Walter Lee Brown (who lives in Arkansas with his wife Jane), Edith Raye Dyson Mueller, Sara Elizabeth Brown, Michael Brown, and...