Obituaries

Aug 31, 2023

Lt. Colonel Louis E. Engelbrecht, USAF (Retired), of McGregor passed away at the VA Hospital in Dallas Thursday night, August 31, 2023, at the age of 93. Visitation will be 6:00pm to 8:00pm Thursday, September 7, 2023, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Drive, Waco, TX. Funeral services will be held 10:00am Friday, September 8, 2023 at Zion...

Aug 31, 2023

Frances Charlene Curtis passed away peacefully in Waco, Texas on August 31, 2023 at the age of 97.

Charlene was born on November 2, 1925 in Maverick, Texas to Walter and Henry Seipp. She attended Ballinger High School where she spoke often of her memories being in the High School Marching Band. She raised two children alongside...

Aug 28, 2023

Ira B Gohlke, 97, of Crawford, received the fulfillment of his baptism, Monday, August 28, 2023.  Funeral Service will be 10:30 AM, Friday, September 1, 2023, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Crawford, with Rev. Donna Wright officiating.  A Visitation with the family will begin at 9:30 AM in the fellowship hall.

Ira was born October 14,...

Aug 26, 2023

Benny Lee Bender, 69, of Chilton Texas, went home to be with his Heavenly Father and beautiful wife on August 26, 2023. A Visitation with the family will be 1pm, Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home with a Memorial Service following at 2pm with William deGraffenried officiating.

Benny was born on November 10, 1953...

Aug 25, 2023

Neva (Dulock) Walker-Amyett of Woodway passed away peacefully Friday, August 25, at a local hospital. She was 80 years old.

Neva was born on February 19, 1943, in Waco to William and Lillian Dulock. She went to Waco schools, and then earned a degree in Elementary Education from what is now the University of North Texas. She...

Aug 23, 2023

Billy Joe (BJ) Weaver was born January 28, 1968 in Chattanooga, TN to Gloria Clark and Bill Weaver; living with his grandparents in Soddy Daisy, TN until he moved to Texas with his mother and sister in 1979, where he graduated high school at Trinity Euless in 1987.

Billy loved sports such as football, basketball, track, fishing...

Aug 21, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Robert Allen Creamer, Jr. of Waco, Texas. He passed away at age 55 on August 21, 2023. He was born and raised in Portland, Maine

Robert loved all the Boston sports teams, especially the Red Sox. Music was a huge part of his life. He loved bands like Kiss,...

Aug 21, 2023

Lisa “Jill” Bukowski of Hewitt, TX passed in peace on August 21st, 2023 just shy of her 63rd birthday.  She will be fondly remembered by her family and friends as a loving wife, mother, sister, artist, adventurer, passionate friend, and all-around good time. Jill was the youngest of three daughters born in Portales, New Mexico to Bill and Lois...

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...