Obituaries

Apr 13, 2023

Sherry Diane Nichols, 76, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023 with her loving family by her side.  A gathering in remembrance for Sherry Diane will be 4-6pm, Sunday, April 23, 2023 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.  She will be laid to rest by her husband in the Lorena Cemetery privately.

Sherry was born on February 24,...

Apr 10, 2023

Mary Elizabeth Vest passed away on April 10, 2023, a graveside service will be at 11:00am, Friday, April, 14, 2023 at Oakwood Cemetery.

Mary Elizabeth Vest was born to Mabel Stevens on October 12, 1956, in Cleveland, Ohio where she was raised. She became a Texas resident in 1989 when she followed her heart to be close...

Apr 9, 2023

Carole Ann McDaniel was born on 7 November 1944 to an Army Air Corps family in Roswell, New Mexico, on the same day that Stalin’s army pushed the Nazi forces outside Russia’s borders and the Japanese Navy suffered major losses at the Philippines island of Luzon. Moreover, it was national election day in the U.S., and President Franklin D....

Apr 6, 2023

Richard Sterlin Speck , 61, of Waco, Texas was welcomed into Heaven by his parents, April 6, 2023.

He was born June 9, 1961 to Billie and Robert Speck in Waco, Texas.  He was the oldest of three children.  His family loved him dearly.

He will be laid to rest with his parents in the...

Apr 6, 2023

Garry Wayne Cook, 66, passed away from this earthly world on April 6, 2023 in Dallas, Texas after a serious illness.  A Graveside Service will be 1:00 pm, Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at Waco Memorial Park.

Garry was born June 8, 1956 in Waco to parents Pat and Willis Cook. He was one of seven children. He...

Apr 4, 2023

William “Will” Anthony Irvine passed away April 4, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. A memorial service will be held at 3 pm, Friday, April 14, 2023 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel, 8220 Woodway Dr, Waco, Texas. Will was born February 3, 2000 at Fort Campbell, Kentucky and grew up in Corpus Christi and Waco, graduating from Midway High School...

Apr 4, 2023

David Arnold Clark, 92, was called home on April 4, 2023, surrounded by his loving family in his home.  In honor of his wishes, there will be a memorial service at a much later date when he and his beloved bride can be interred together in Iowa.

David was born April 18, 1930, to Ezra and Louise...

Apr 2, 2023

In the wee hours of a Sunday morning in Waco, Texas, Marcia Nell Baker Gaustad went gently to her Savior’s arms. The date was April 2, 2023 – only one month after her cancer diagnosis. Our mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and cousin left us peacefully after one final smile saved for her grandson, Myles. She was faithfully attended to...

Apr 1, 2023

Nettie Marie Green, 92, of Woodway passed away Saturday, April 1, 2023 in her home with her husband holding her hand.  Funeral Service will be 10 am , Friday, April 7, 2023 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, with Brother Roy Marshall officiating.  Interment will follow at Waco Memorial Park Cemetery.  A Visitation with the family will be 6-8pm Thursday,...

Mar 31, 2023

Michael Romano, 84, of Waco, entered the gates of Heaven on March 31, 2023, after a valiant fight with cancer and an acute illness. A visitation will be held Monday, April 3, 2023, from 5pm-7pm at Grace Gardens Funeral Home in Woodway. A service and mass will be conducted Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at 11am at St. Jerome Catholic...

Mar 30, 2023

Joshua Isaiah Zuniga passed away at the age of 26 years old on Thursday, March 30, 2023.  Josh was a beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend.  He loved to drive 18-wheeler trucks and spending time with his family.

Josh was born on May 19, 1996 in Mt. Pleasant, Texas to Nancy Reyes and Pedro Zuniga. ...

Mar 30, 2023

Stanley Higginbotham passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023 after a brief battle with lung cancer. Stanley was born June 25, 1952 in Natchez, Mississippi to Earl & Nena Higginbotham. A visitation with the family will be from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, Thursday, April 6, 2023 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home Bluebonnet Parlor. Stan’s family moved to Texas in 1960. Stan...

Mar 28, 2023

Martha Louise Burns Kelly, 94, of Waco, entered her heavenly reward Tuesday, March 29, 2023 after seeing many loved ones, including a new great grandson, Silas. Funeral Service will be 10 am, Saturday, April 1, 2023 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. Burial will be at Rosemound Cemetery.

Martha was born April 10, 1928 in Moody, Texas to...

Mar 26, 2023

Robert Darryl Hanson, 71, passed away on March 26, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loved ones after a brief but courageous battle with leukemia.

Bob was born August 29, 1951 in San Antonio, Texas to Virginia Vickrey and Forbes Hanson. Growing up as a military brat, he moved all over the country and settled in...

Mar 26, 2023

On March 26th, 2023 Fabian Vasquez has preceded family and loved ones in life. His passing was unexpected and our hearts are saddened.

Fabian was born in Uvalde county Texas on July 18th 1967 to Juana Vasquez – Rendon. Fabian's Step-Father Jose Rendon. His Sister is Mickey Vasquez Martinez and her husband Tony, two brothers Juan Vasquez...

Mar 24, 2023

John Henderson passed away Friday, March 24, 2023, at the age of 80.  The memorial service will be 5:00pm Saturday, April 1, 2023, in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr., Waco with Kara Leslie officiating. Masonic honors will be under the auspices of Waco Masonic Lodge 92 and Naval honors by the United States Navy...

Mar 24, 2023

Virginia Rose Davis Jaynes Swearengin of Waco, passed away on March 24, 2023, after a brief struggle with her heart.  Services will be at 1:30pm. Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Scott Rhodes.  Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.

Ginger was born on December 16, 1936, in Marlin, Texas to Cartha...

Mar 23, 2023

Beth (Moore) Grimland went to meet her Savior on March 23, 2023, in Waco, Texas at the age of 83.  Beth was preceded in death by her mother Lena (Leck) Moore, and her siblings, Helen, Lena, Norene, Edna Mae, Gladine, and A.C.  Beth was born in Elm Mott, Texas, the youngest of 8 children.  Her older siblings helped raise...

Mar 22, 2023

A celebration of life will be at 4:00pm, Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

Levi Christopher Beltran was born to Aimee Sanders & Christopher Beltran, Tuesday, March 21, 2023. Levi gained his wings on March 22, 2023.

He is survived by his parents, his brothers Jordyn & Josiah, his grandparents Christopher Beltran...

Mar 22, 2023

James "Jim" Markum passed away in his home on March 22, 2023. A graveside service will be 10 am, Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at Waco Memorial Park.

He was born to Annie Lou and Bernice Markum on March 14, 1943 in Waco, Texas. Jim served in the Army and lived briefly in California where he met Carolyn...