Obituaries

Jun 20, 2023

John "Johnny" Allen Lay, Jr. peacefully passed away on June 20, 2023, joining the eternal embrace of the Lord. A visitation will be from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, Friday, June 30, 2023, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

He was born on May 22, 1956, in San Antonio, Texas, to loving parents John Allen Lay, Sr. and Dorothy Lay....

Jun 18, 2023

On Sunday, June 18th 2023, Betty Ann Orton, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away at the age of 86. Betty was born in Detroit Michigan to Cecil and Ella Jean Quire in 1937. She was one of four siblings and enjoyed her time growing up with many friends and cousins. Betty graduated from the City of Detroit public...

Jun 16, 2023

Ross Hughes Taylor, 66, of Waco, Texas passed away Friday, June 16, 2023 at his home.  There will be a graveside service Saturday, July 1, 2023 at 10:00 am at the Lorena Cemetery.

Ross was born July 22, 1956 in Waco, TX.  He was the oldest son of Earl Raymond Taylor & Elizabeth Estes Taylor.  His parents...

Jun 13, 2023

Mary Louise Farris, a beacon of faith, love, and tireless service to her family, church, and community, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2023. Born August 1, 1951, in Waco, TX, Mary's remarkable life was dedicated to helping others and creating a rich tapestry of love and support for all who knew her.

Mary was the devoted...

Jun 10, 2023

Julia Khoury, 85, of Waco, passed away on June 10, 2023 at Regent Care in Woodway.  A graveside service will be 10:00 a.m,. June 16, 2023 at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco.

Julia was born on September 19, 1937, in Waco, to Joseph and Mabel Thompson. She attended Waco schools and graduated from Waco High School. She also...

Jun 10, 2023

William “Lewis” Randolph of Waco passed from this life on June 10th, 2023 at the tender age of 90. He was born in Bandana, Kentucky, a thriving metropolis of 300 just up the road from Monkey’s Eyebrow, on January 16, 1933. As the handsome son of the local mill owner, Lewis was as close to country royalty as a...

Jun 9, 2023

Phyllis L. Suggs, 89, passed away Friday, June 9th at Baylor Scott White - Temple in Temple, Texas.. A time of visitation with family will be on Friday, June 16 from 6-8PM at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

Phyllis was born on January 8th, 1934, in Walworth, New York.

She was preceded in death by her...

Jun 8, 2023

Daniel Roy Garcia passed away unexpectedly June 8, 2023, as his home in Waco, Texas.  A memorial service will be held at grace gardens Funeral Home inward way on Saturday June 24th 2023 at 2:00 PM Danny was born January 13, 1972 in Clifton TX to Alejandra and Martin Garcia, Sr.  He lived his entire life in McGregor TX...

Jun 7, 2023

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Madhuben Bhakta, a beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished member of our family. Madhuben breathed her last on June 7, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on March 5, 1939, in India, and her remarkable journey touched the lives of many.

Madhuben led a...

Jun 4, 2023

Ron Sheffield passed away Sunday, June 4th in the comfort of his home in Eddy, Texas. He was born in Grove Hill, Alabama on June 21, 1954 to Henry and Patsy Sheffield. He met his beloved wife in Dallas and they shared forty-three years of marriage before her passing in 2021. They had a son, Ronnie Langston, and a...

Jun 1, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Michael J. Prahl, currently a resident of Woodway, Texas.  He died at the age of 30 on June 1, 2023.  Michael is survived by his beloved wife, Alison Hessling Prahl, his loving parents, Bill and Cecilia Prahl, his Best Man and brother, Will Prahl, aunts and uncles,...

Jun 1, 2023

Michael James Leatherwood passed away into the arms of Jesus at Providence Hospice Place on June 1, 2023.

Visitation will be from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, Monday, June 5, 2023, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. A second visitation will be 12:00pm to 2:00pm, Tuesday, June 6 at Marshall & Marshall Funeral Home in Hillsboro. Funeral services will be...

May 30, 2023

Richard Ashton Carrel, 79, of Hewitt, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023.

Rick was born on February 14, 1944, to Marion Jackson Carrel and Norma Leona Carrel in Steelville, Missouri. After graduating as class valedictorian of Malden High School in 1961, he made plans to study at Southeast Missouri State College. However, as life typically...

May 28, 2023

William Ivan Taverner, affectionately known as Mr. T., was born on February 6, 1971, in Las Cruces, NM. He went to be with Jesus on May 28, 2023, in Waco, TX.

Bill graduated from Midway High School in 1989 and from Southwest Texas State University in 1993. Bill married the love of his life, Donielle, on May...

May 25, 2023

Leah Frerichs, 63, of Lorena, Texas passed away on Thursday, May 25th, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. The Memorial Service will be 2 pm, Tuesday, May 30 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

Leah Medearis Frerichs was born February 26, 1960 to Sonia and Larry Medearis in Denison, Texas. She was a Conroe High School graduate, and received...

May 25, 2023

Maria Marton (Mami) entered her eternal home on May 25, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She went on to be with her Lord and Savior, to spend Eternity with her Maker, the love of her life, Jesus Christ. A visitation will be from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, Sunday, May 28, 2023. A funeral service will be 10:00am, Monday, May...

May 24, 2023

Robert Warren Hoffman 80, of Waco, Texas, passed away on May 24, 2023, at Providence Hospital surrounded by his loved ones. A visitation will be from 6-8PM, Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. A memorial service will be the following day Thursday, June 1st, 2023, at 10AM with Rev. Floyd Brown officiating.

Robert was...

May 23, 2023

Dameon Townsend, age 21, of Waco, Texas passed away on May 23, 2023 at 2:00 PM at his home. A funeral service will be Saturday, May 27th, 2023 at 1PM at Grace Gardens Funeral Home with Rev. Scott Rhodes officiating.

Dameon was born December 7 th , 2001, in Grand Junction, CO. Dameon was a spit fire...

May 22, 2023

Gloria Meadows, 80, of Hewitt, Texas passed into eternal rest on Monday, May 22, 2023. A graveside service will be 11 am, Friday, May 26, 2023, at Waco Memorial Park, with Dr. Scott Rhodes officiating.  A viewing will be 9 am to 10 am, Friday, May 26, 2023, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

Gloria was born on...

May 22, 2023

Margaret (Schulte) Gohlke, 96, of Crawford, received the fulfillment of her baptism, Monday, May 22, 2023.  Funeral Service will be 2pm, Thursday, May 25, 2023, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Crawford, with Rev. Tom Beers officiating.  A Visitation with the family will begin at 12:45 in the fellowship hall.

Margaret was born April 18, 1927, to...