Obituaries

Sep 25, 2023

The country lost another member of the “Greatest Generation“ when Franklin B. Galbreath went to be with his beloved wife, Patty and to reunite with his shipmates of the 29th Seabees. Frank passed away peacefully at the age of 96 with family by his side on Sept. 25th. He is survived by three step children, Vivian Karen Greenawalt and...

Sep 24, 2023

Jerry Dean Jester, a devoted husband, loving father, cherished "Papaw," peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 24th, surrounded by his beloved family. He was 70 years old. Services to celebrate Jerry's life will be Monday, October 2nd, at 1:00 PM at Grace Garden Funeral Home in Waco, Texas, visitation with the family will take...

Sep 21, 2023

Maverick Blaze Holman, son of Allyssa and Ronald Holman was stillborn on Thursday September 21, 2023. Though we were cut so short on our time with you, we know you are in God’s arms in Heaven. You are our first son and there will never be a day that we don’t think about you and your precious face. You...

Sep 20, 2023

Baby David Francisco Clayton was born silent into this world on September 20, 2023, but his little life spoke volumes. Baby David spent only moments in our arms but he will forever be in our hearts. He leaves to cherish him memory; parents, Gabriella Aguilera and Brandon Clayton, siblings; Patric Clayton, Haylie Clayton, Grandparents; Patricia Sandoval (Isidro Sandoval), Angela...

Sep 20, 2023

Russell Cate, 84, of Speegleville, entered his heavenly reward on Wednesday, September 20, 2023.  A Celebration of his life will be 10:30am, Thursday, September 28, 2023 at Speegleville Baptist Church, with Dr. Joe Bailey officiating.

Russell was born October 21, 1938 in Waco, Texas, the only child of H.H. and Leona Cate. He was a graduate of...

Sep 20, 2023

James “Jim” Alton Walsleben, age 86, of Hewitt, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023. Funeral Service will be 2pm, Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home in Waco.  A visitation with the family will begin at 1 pm.  Burial will follow at Valley Mills Cemetery.

Jim was born in Clifton, Texas on February 24, 1937...

Sep 18, 2023

Franklin Lee Campbell, 77, of Gatesville, passed away on September 18 at his home surrounded by his family and friends, after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. A memorial service and visitation will be held on Saturday, September 23, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Grace Gardens Funeral Home's chapel. His burial will be at a later date...

Sep 16, 2023

(D.D.) Delores Ann Dillard Evans, 80, of Waco passed away peacefully Saturday, September 16, 2023, with her son Harvey and grandson Cody, by her side.  A Memorial Service will be 10 am, Saturday, September 23rd at Central United Methodist Church in Waco.

D.D. was born October 14,1942 in Temple Tx to Lillian and Boyd Dillard. She was...

Sep 13, 2023

Arthur (Art) Fredrick Stelley, Jr. of Waco, Texas, passed away September 13, 2023. A memorial service will be 11AM,  October 4, 2023, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home with Rev. Scott Rhodes officiating.

Art was born March 18, 1924, on the family farm in Boone County, Nebraska. He spent his childhood and early youth farming and attending the...

Sep 11, 2023

With profound sadness and a heavy heart, we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Adrian Morales, who departed this world far too soon on September 11th at the tender age of 18. In the wake of this devastating loss, we come together to remember and celebrate the beautiful life of a young soul gone too soon.

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Sep 11, 2023

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

Sep 10, 2023

Mary Louise Cardwell, 92, of Woodway, went to be with her Heavenly Father Sunday, September 10, 2023.

A Graveside Service will be 11 am, Thursday, September 14th at Waco Memorial Park.  A Visitation with the family will be 5-7 pm, Wednesday, September 13th at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

Mary Louise Cardwell was born in Waco,...

Sep 8, 2023

Janet K Saulters passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 8, 2023.  She is now in the loving arms of her Lord and savior, Jesus Christ. A visitation in her honor will be from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, Thursday, September 14, 2023 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. Janet was born to the late Bill and Clara Burroughs on June 14, 1956...

Sep 8, 2023

Esther Sancillo Morales, 66, passed away peacefully and was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on September 8, 2023. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be 6-8 pm, Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home with Derrick Watley officiating. Graveside service will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco, TX 11 am, Wednesday, September 13, 2023....

Sep 7, 2023

Charlotte Maria Keller, 79, of Lorena, Texas, passed away on September 7, 2023. She was born on December 9, 1943, in Germany. Charlotte, lovingly known as Mama, Omi, and Oma, was a cherished daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Scott Keller, as well as her parents, Moritz and Maria Hartmann....

Sep 5, 2023

Stuart Forde, 77, of Crawford, TX, passed away on September 5, 2023 at his home after a sudden heart attack. He was surrounded by his loving wife, Virginia Forde, and family members upon passing. A visitation will be held from 11-1pm on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel.

Stuart was born July 20,...

Sep 5, 2023

A memorial luncheon will be October 1, 2023 at 1:30pm at Petras in Laplace, Louisiana. Inurnment at the Port Hudson National Cemetery will be at 10:00am, Monday, October 2, 2023.

Walter Crawford Holmes, B.S., Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Biology at Baylor University, died peacefully and in the comfort of his family. A visitation will be 5:00pm to...

Sep 2, 2023

Maurice Fawcett, 89, passed away on September 2, 2023 at Arbor Gardens.  A visitation at Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel will be held at 10:00 a.m. on September 8th with a Memorial Service following at 11:00 a.m.

Maurice was born December 4, 1933 in Tulia, Texas to the parents of David Collier Fawcett and Ruth Doris Hankins...

Sep 1, 2023

J.D. Behringer went to be with his Lord and Savior, Friday, September 1, 2023. A visitation will be from 4:00pm to 6:00pm, Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. A memorial service will be at 2:00pm, Thursday, September 14, 2023 at Renew Church Waco.

J.D. Behringer was born August 6, 1937, to Jesse and Thelma...

Sep 1, 2023

Bryon Lynn Compton died unexpectedly on September 1st, 2023 in Hewitt, Texas at the age of 52.

Bryon is survived by his wife, Jannette; children, MacGuire(Nicholle), Camden; father, Mike; siblings, RaShelle ‘Bean’ North, Mickey Hall, Joe Trujillo, Tamara Davis, Ryan Mathewson; dogs, Starr, Solo, and BD. He is preceded in death by his dogs Rey and Bella;...