Obituaries

Charles Hudgins

Jun 18, 2009

Saturday June 20, 2009 , 10:30 AM at Journey Christian Community

1-888-579-7953 Code: 74872P Facts Born: June 24, 1961 Place of Birth: Longview, Texas Death: June 18, 2009 Place of Death: China Springs, Texas Survived By Fay Hudgins, Spouse Memorial Donations Memorial donations can be made to:

Dr. Bruce Strahan

Jun 17, 2009

Bruce Strahan age 89, passed away at a local hospital. Funeral Services will be Saturday June 20, 2009 at Cottonwood Cemetery in Cross Plains, Texas. Bruce was born on August 24, 1920 in Ft. Worth, Texas to James Howard Strahan and Emma Belle Clark-Strahan. He attended school at Baird, Cottonwood, and Abilene. Bruce graduated from Cross Plains High School...

Sarah Gummelt

Jun 17, 2009

A host of angels came to escort Sarah Elizabeth Morgan Gummelt to her heavenly home Wednesday, June 17, 2009. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. A Celebration service will be Friday, 11 a.m. at Columbus Ave. Baptist Church. Mrs. Gummelt was born Dec. 18, 1926, in Houma, La., to Otto and Byrd...

Herman Maas

Jun 17, 2009

Send Flowers Herman Maas January 11, 1931 - June 17, 2009

Services are pending.

Facts Born: January 11, 1931 Death: June 17, 2009

Phyllis Little

Jun 12, 2009

Phyllis was born on July 13, 1932, in Watertown, South Dakota to the late Russell and Signe Hiatt. Phyllis is preceded in death by her husband of forty five years , Phil Little She is survived by five children, sons ,Gene Little and wife Ruth Yoon of Denver, Colorado, Keith Little and wife Pat of Williamsburg, Virginia and Todd...

Michael Friend

Jun 11, 2009

Michael Stephen Friend, 58, went to the kingdom of heaven on June 11, 2009 after an affliction of cancer. A Christian Service of Death and Resurrection will be held at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church on Sunday, June 14, 2009 at 2:00 pm with the Rev. Dr. Tom Beaty officiating. Visitation will be Saturday, June 13, 2009 from 5:00– 7:00...

Betsy Fowler

Jun 10, 2009

1-888-579-7953 Code: 74872P Facts Born: November 25, 1928 Place of Birth: Kansas City, Missouri Death: June 10, 2009 Place of Death: Residence Survived By Kathy Kelly, Daughter George Fowler, Son Memorial Donations Memorial donations can be made to:

Doris Montgomery

Jun 8, 2009

Doris was born on March 15, 1922 in Garnavillo Iowa to Charles and Amelia Reither. She was preceded in death by her husband C.O. Montgomery Sr. and her brothers, Edward and Lawrence Reither. Doris graduated from Loyola University with degree in Nursing in 1943. She joined the Army Nurse Corp in 1944 and was promoted to First Lieutenant, serving...

Charles Kendrick

May 31, 2009

Charles Kendrick passed away May 31, 2009 completing a journey with cancer. Born on October 21, 1923 in Waco, Texas, Charles graduated from Waco High School and completed degrees from Schreiner Institute and the U.S. Naval Academy. He served as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy including active duty during World War II and the Korean War, and was...

Finis Berry

May 31, 2009

On the morning of May 31, 2009, the Lord called his faithful servant, Finis A. Berry, away from a bed of extreme pain to his heavenly home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday , June 4th at Grace Gardens, 8220 Woodway Drive, with the Rev. Kenneth James officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco, Texas....

Elizabeth 'Liz' Kent

May 31, 2009

1-888-579-7953 Code: 74872P

Liz was born in Keokuk, Iowa on Sept 4, 1940 to Archie and Nellie StClair. She was the youngest of 5 children. She was a CNA at the VA Medical Center in Waco, TX and was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Robinson, TX. The entire family has great memories of her strong spirit, great...

Marjorie Troutt

May 26, 2009

A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.

1-888-579-7953 Code: 74872P Facts Born: August 16, 1928 Place of Birth: Mart, Texas Death: May 26, 2009 Place of Death: Waco, Texas Occupation: Homemaker Survived By Milton Troutt, Spouse Charlotte Dreyer, Daughter Karen Dreyer, Granddaughter Kenneth Dreyer, Great grandson Memorial Donations Memorial donations can...

Billy 'B. C.' Blanton

May 24, 2009

Billy was born in Hewitt Texas on November 30, 1924 to the late Rhea and Electa Ruth Wall Blanton. He attended Hewitt schools and graduated from Lorena High School where he excelled in football and basketball. He grew up the son of a farmer and spent most of his youth in the fields farming with the family. He was an...

Elton Roberts

May 19, 2009

Send Flowers Elton Warren Roberts October 15, 1915 - May 19, 2009

On Tuesday May 19,2009 Elton Warren Roberts, 93 departed this life to begin it anew in his eternal home. He was born October 15, 1915, in Fayette County, Texas, to Roy Ross Roberts and Katherine Hannegan Roberts. In 1934 he married Vera Jackson. He was preceded in...

Ray Supak

May 17, 2009

1-888-579-7953 Code: 74872P

Ray Supak, age 61, passed away May 17, 2009 at a local hospital. A Rosary will be recited on Friday, May 22 at 7:00 p.m. at Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel and Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, May 23, 2009 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bellmead with Father Ed...

Wanda Gabbert

May 16, 2009

Graveside Remembrance

Wednesday May 20, 2009 , 11:00 a.m.

Waco Memorial Park

Gladys Weaver

May 15, 2009

Gladys Tommie Weaver was called home to our Lord on May 15, 2009. She passed peacefully surrounded by her family after a long illness of Parkinson’s and metastatic breast cancer. The family will receive visitors at Grace Garden Funeral home (8220 Woodway Dr.) on Monday May 18th from 6-8pm. The service will be held on Tuesday May 19th at 11am...

Billy Hurst

May 4, 2009

&nbsp Born: October 4, 1939&nbsp Place of Birth: Waco, Texas&nbsp Death: May 4, 2009&nbsp Place of Death: Waco, Texas&nbspBetty Hurst, Spouse&nbspBilly Chris Hurst, Son&nbspBobby Joe Hurst, Son&nbspBeverly Sue Gibson, Daughter&nbspRaymond Hurst, Father&nbspViolet Reed Hurst, Mother Visitation Wednesday May 6, 2009 , 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Grace Gardens Funeral Home Share your thoughts and memories in the guestbook. Providence...

Melburn Alec Knox

May 4, 2009

at A Memorial Service Will Be At A Later Date

1-888-579-7953 Code: 74872P Facts Born: April 9, 1948 Place of Birth: Skowhegen, ME Death: May 4, 2009 Place of Death: Waco, Texas Occupation: Machinist Hobbies: Bowling, Fishing, Hunting, Scuba Diving Organizations: VFW Survived By Nikki McAlpine, Daughter David Lewis McAlpine, Grandchild Garett Allan McAlpine, Grandchild Wayne...

Jolie Gant

Apr 21, 2009

Jolie Michelle Gant, age 39 of China Spring, died Wednesday, April 22, 2009 as the results of a tragic accident. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM Friday, April 24, 2009 at the Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel with Minister David Hunter officiating. Jolie was born on December 6, 1969 in Loma Linda, California. She is survived by her...