Obituaries

Jul 1, 2023

Frances U. Finley, 60, departed her worldly home of Waco, TX on July 1st, 2023, surrounded by family, and comforted by her heavenly father.

Frances was a devoted follower of her faith and found solace and strength in her relationship with God. She was an active member of Faith Walk Church, where her faith blossomed and her...

Jun 29, 2023

Elizabeth Zorn of Waco, Texas died peacefully at home Thursday, June 29 – less than two hours after the love of her life, husband Jim, was laid to rest.

Some things are impossible to explain. Some things are too beautiful to try. Thus was the end of a lifelong love affair most people can only dream of....

Jun 26, 2023

Herb Harding, Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, proud Marine, lost his sixth battle with cancer, with his wife and daughters laying their hands on his chest.  He fought the good fight, finished the race, and kept the faith. A worship service to honor his life will be 10am, Monday, July 10th, 2023 at First Waco Methodist Church on Cobbs.  A...

Jun 24, 2023

Carmen Arnold fought the good fight, finished the race, and kept the faith. She passed into the arms of the Lord on June 24, 2023. A visitation will be 5:00pm, Friday, July 7, 2023 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home with a memorial service following at 6:00pm. Carmen was born October 7, 1954, in San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, Philippines to...

Jun 23, 2023

Mary Ann Wetterman Nobles Wallingford, 88, of Eddy, recently of Temple, passed away Friday, June 23rd, 2023.  A Memorial Service will be 10 am, Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home with Rev. Robyn Ford officiating.  There will be a private inurnment at the Eddy Cemetery.

Mary retired from Ralph Wilson Plastics, after a long...

Jun 23, 2023

Jim Zorn of Waco, Texas died Friday, June 23 at the age of 90. He passed gently, surrounded by the warm embrace of his children and with the prayers of so many whose lives he touched.

James Joseph Zorn, a man of quiet and deep faith, was born on June 28, 1932 in the small farming town...

Jun 21, 2023

Steven Ray Moore passed away surrounded by his loving family on June 21, 2023.Even during his courageous battle with cancer Steven knew that the Lord was always with him.

A visitation to celebrate Steve’s life will be from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, Friday, June 30, 2023 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home Bluebonnet Parlor. The family asks that you...

Jun 21, 2023

Gloria Mae Rhea Johnson of Waco, Texas passed away peacefully on June 21, 2023 at the age of 85. Graveside services will be at 10am, Saturday, June 24, 2023 at Waco Memorial Park with Chaplin David Stamile.

Gloria was a strong independent woman who lived life on her own terms from an early age. Born to David...

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...