Obituaries

Aug 20, 2023

Joseph Perry Jr, 79, passed away on August 20, 2023 A visitation will be at Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel from 6-8pm on Friday, August 25, 2023. A memorial service will be the following day Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 10am at Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel.

Joseph was born September 14, 1943 in Montgomery Alabama to...

Aug 19, 2023

Bobby, 80, passed away after a short stay with Hospice Place -Waco on August 19.  He will be missed.

Bobby was born on December 28, 1942, in Sweetwater, Texas to Jess Womack and Lois Barnes Womack, he was the middle of three children. He attended and graduated from Merkel High School, where he was a member of...

Aug 19, 2023

Sherrian Diane Gruesndorf Bender, 81, of Hewitt, Texas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Saturday, August 19, 2023.  A Visitation with the family will be 1pm, Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home with a Memorial Service following at 2pm with Mark Newton officiating.

Sherrian was born September 27, 1941 in Waco,...

Aug 18, 2023

Willie Faye Putman was born October 25, 1931 to M.O. & Rosie Etta (Henthorne) Murphy in Kirby, Arkansas and was raised in Hubbard, Texas where she met and married the love of her life. She and Kirksey Melvin Putman were married August 9, 1947.

Willie Faye was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and all...

Aug 17, 2023

Robert, Bob, Taylor, Dad, or whatever name you used, he answered to many variations, some we can’t list, was 68 when he passed away unexpectedly on August 17, 2023.  He was deeply cherished and will leave an empty place in so many hearts.

Robert was born on May 7, 1955, in Bremerhaven, Germany to Irmgard Johana Oltersdorf. ...

Aug 17, 2023

Sarada Loudermilk, 86, of Waco, passed away on August 17, 2023. A visitation will be at Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel from 6-8 PM on Monday, August 21, 2023. The funeral service will be held at Highland Baptist Church on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at 10:00 AM. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Cemetery.

Sarada was born...

Aug 16, 2023

Mary Alberta Ham Briggs "Bertie"

Bertie was born July 5, 1920 in Peakville, PA to Earl and Mable Ham and passed away peacefully August 16, 2023 in Waco, TX. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Paul Greiner Briggs.

Bertie was a kind spirit with an exceptional sense of humor. Further,...

Aug 16, 2023

David Samuel Phillips, born December 18, 1951, in Hartford, Connecticut. Grew up in Encinitas, California. Left southern California for college and there met his bride in York, Nebraska. Established home in Texas after birth of first child where he became an entrepreneur/small business owner.

Known and loved by many - he cherished his wife of...

Aug 15, 2023

Hazel Perkins Lutes of Waco, Texas, formerly of Naples, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, at home with her loving family at her side. A Graveside service will be Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 10:30AM in Cherokee, TX at Gray Cemetery with Rev. Scott Talley officiating.

Hazel was born in Brown County, Texas, to Ross O....

Aug 10, 2023

Sarah Elizabeth Mitchell Preddy went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ August 10, 2023. A memorial service celebrating her life will take place at 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at First Presbyterian Church, 1100 Austin Avenue, Waco, with Rev. Dr. Leslie King officiating. Interment will follow at the First Presbyterian Church Columbarium.

Sarah Elizabeth Mitchell...

Aug 7, 2023

Shelly Wooten-Fulp, 48, passed away surrounded by her loved ones after a brief, but courageous battle with cancer. A visitation will be Friday, August 11, 2023 at 10 AM with a memorial following at 11 AM at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

Shelly was born September 7, 1974 in Hubbard, TX to Rhonda Wooten-Thompson and Thomas Dewayne Wooten....

Aug 6, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our Son, Brother, and Father, Dustin John Garretson, 42 years old. Dustin was born October 4, 1980. He received his High School Diploma from Waco High in 1998. He went on to follow his father’s line of work and received his Journeyman’s license for plumbing in 2017...

Aug 5, 2023

Ralph Lee Duffield passed into the arms of the Lord on August 5, 2023. A memorial service for Ralph will be at the Copperas Cove Masonic Lodge, on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at 4:00pm.

Ralph was born on July 23, 1941 in Royalton, Illinois to Ruby and Ralph Williams. Ralph enlisted in the United States Army in...

Aug 1, 2023

On Tuesday August 1, 2023 Stacy Holder Farrar- Loving wife, mother, aunt and grandmother, went on to be with the lord at the age of 64. A visitation with family will be Monday, August 7, 2023 for 7-9 PM at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. Services will be the following day Tuesday, August 8th, 2023 at 10AM with Ronnie Geeslin...

Jul 29, 2023

“Music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.

The music is medicine for the mind and soul.”

Educator, and musician, Scott J. Stulir loved music and shared it with everyone. The music he shared will remain in the hearts of those he came in touch with....

Jul 29, 2023

Melvyn Earl “Mel” Post passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 29, 2023, in Waco, Texas. The family will have a private graveside service.

Mel was born on October 24, 1930, in Topeka, Kansas to the late Dorothy Ruth Johnson and Clarence Alvin Post. During his youth, he worked various jobs and was active in Sea Scouts.  He...

Jul 26, 2023

With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Len Sadosky III, a beloved father, grandfather, and true beacon of kindness and love. Len left this world on July 26th, 2023, at the age of 59. Leaving behind a legacy that will forever be etched in our hearts.

Len was born on January 23rd, 1964 in Grand...

Jul 23, 2023

Colleen Nall, 54, of Lorena, passed away unexpectedly on July 23, 2023, at her home. A celebration of life/memorial service will be held at 6pm, Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Meadowbrook Baptist Church, with Pastor David Cozart of Meadowbrook Baptist Church officiating. Colleen was born April 28, 1969, in Nuremberg, Germany to Kenneth and Judith Knopp. Growing up along...

Jul 22, 2023

Richard Graves of Hewitt, Texas passed away on Jul 22, 2023. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jul 22, 2023

Jack Thomas Herrin, 38, of Waco Texas, passed away in a tragic accident on July 22, 2023, in Taos, New Mexico.  A celebration of his extraordinary life will be announced later.

Jack was born September 10, 1984, in Waco Texas. He graduated from Austin High School then continued his education, graduating with Honors from St. Edward’s University...