Obituaries

Nov 16, 2022

Oscar Ruvalcaba Valdez passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 16th, 2022 in his hometown of Moody, TX. A Rosary will be from 5:30 - 6 PM with the visitation with the family following from 6 pm-8 pm, Monday, November 21, 2022, in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr., Woodway, TX. Funeral Mass will be 10...

Nov 14, 2022

Mary Ann Bennett, 88, of McGregor peacefully passed away after a brief illness.  In honor of her wishes, the family will have a private service at a later date.

Mary Ann was born December 7, 1933 in Oglesby, Texas to Bernie and Vera Bennett, one of six children.  She was a graduate of Baylor University.  After retirement...

Nov 14, 2022

Pamela Ann LaSalle, 65, of Crawford, Texas, passed away peacefully in her home in the early morning of Monday, November 14, 2022.  In honor of her wishes, the services will be private.

Pamela Ann Scott LaSalle was born March 4, 1957 in Fort Worth, Texas, the only child of Charles and Virginia (Alexander) Scott.  She was a...

Nov 12, 2022

Annie Bristow made an early entrance into this world on November 3, 2022. Weighing one pound and 4 oz, she brought love, hope, and joy to so many as she ruled the NICU at Hillcrest Hospital in Waco, Texas for 9 precious days. She passed away November 12, 2022.

Annie is survived by her parents, Cambry and...

Nov 11, 2022

Mary Ann Carr, a longtime McGregor resident, passed away Friday night, November 11, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.  She was 88.  Visitation will be 6 to 8 P.M. Thursday, November 17, 2022, in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr. The funeral service will be 10:00 A.M. Friday, November 18,2022, also in...

Nov 10, 2022

John Robert Walker, 59, of Woodway, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2022. Services will be held at Grace Gardens Funeral Home Friday, November 18th at 2pm.

John and I have known each other since I was 7 and John was 10. Eventually John and I started dating. When John got his drivers license there was no...

Nov 9, 2022

Christopher “Buckle” Yarbro, 48, of Marlin Texas tragically passed away on November 9th, 2022. Funeral Service will be 11 am, Saturday, November 19, 2022 Officiated By Eric Huggins and Kimberly Lester, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home in Woodway.  A Celebration of Life and Benefit to follow at Lakeside Tavern at 1:00PM. Burial will be private.

He was...

Nov 7, 2022

Frances Lynne Ledbetter Welch, 77, of Waco, TX, passed away on November 7th, 2022, following a cardiac arrest. Services will be 11:30am, Thursday, November 17, 2022 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home & Crematorium in Waco, Texas.

Frances was born on July 23rd, 1945, to Herschel and Dorothy Ledbetter in Athens, Texas.  As a young girl and as...

Nov 4, 2022

Grover Newton Rogers, 80, of Waco, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2022.  A Memorial Service will be 11am, Wednesday, November 9th, 2022 with Rev. Robyn Ford officiating. A time of visitation beginning at 10 am both at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.  Inurnment will follow at Waco Memorial Park.

Grover was born in Atlanta, Georgia on March...

Nov 2, 2022

Carol Jean (Swoveland) Zimmerman went to be with her Lord November 2, 2022.  A visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, November 10, 2022, in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr. Waco, Texas. The funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 11, 2022, College Avenue Baptist Church with Rev. Philip Rigel and Rev. Carrol...

Nov 1, 2022

Mary Ann Rodriguez of Hewitt passed from this life to a more comfortable place on November 1, 2022. Visitation will be Wednesday, November 9, 2022, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel, 8220 Woodway Drive, Waco, TX. The Rosary will be on Thursday, November 10, 2022, at 10:00 AM at St Jerome Catholic Church,...

Oct 31, 2022

Tommy (Tom) Charles Shearer passed away peacefully at home on Monday, October 31, 2022. Memorial service will be 3:00 pm, Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at Renew Church Waco, 6509 Bosque Blvd, Waco, Tx 76710, with a reception following in the fellowship hall.

Tom was born May 1, 1937 in Crosbyton, Texas to Melvin M. and Cora Shearer....

Oct 29, 2022

Sherri Ann Bailey was lifted into the arms of Jesus Saturday morning, October 29, 2022, at her Moody residence.  She was 57.   The visitation will be 10:00 A.M to 11:00 A.M. Thursday, November 3, 2022, in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr., Waco.   The funeral service will follow at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel with...

Oct 28, 2022

Delta Simon Sawyer, a 49 year resident of Golinda, Texas, passed from this life on October 28, 2022 at her home, at age 83, after a short battle with aggressive metastatic breast cancer. Her childhood friend of over 70 years and her youngest daughter were holding her hands when she returned to the arms of her beloved husband of...

Oct 28, 2022

On Friday, October 28th, Joe “Gary” Ainsworth passed away. He had just celebrated his 77th birthday earlier this month. Born to Jack and LaVerne Ainswoth on October 4th, 1945 in Marlin, Texas.  Gary graduated from Barbers Hill High School, Baytown, Texas in 1964 where he played multiple sports and was an avid athlete. As he was growing up, he...

Oct 24, 2022

Noel Rodriquez, 52, of Waco passed away unexpectedly Monday, October 24, 2022. A visitation with his family will be 6 to 8 pm, Tuesday, November 1, 2022 in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr.  The celebration life will be 10 am, Wednesday, November 2, 2022 in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home. Interment will...

Oct 19, 2022

David Norman Williams, 66, of Valley Mills, Texas passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at Baylor Scott and White Medical Center in Temple, surrounded by his family. Funeral service will be 11AM, Friday, October 28, 2022 at First Methodist Church of Waco's Main Campus at 4901 Cobbs Drive with Rev. Gaylan Turner and Pastor Ryan Barnett officiating under the...

Oct 18, 2022

Paul Reid Thomas, 68, passed away October 18, 2022 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.  Interment will occur at a later date under the direction of Grace Gardens Funeral Home and Crematorium.

Paul was born December 9, 1953, to Wallace Hilton and Fern (Hartgraves) Thomas in Gatesville, Texas.

While growing up, Paul enjoyed being a member of...

Oct 14, 2022

David Ramirez Jr., 46, of Waco passed away unexpectedly Friday, October 14, 2022 with his family by his side.  A visitation with his family will be from 6-7pm, Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.  A Celebration of his life will follow at 7pm.

David was born in Waco, Texas on September 1, 1976 to...

Oct 13, 2022

Diann Hargrove Wright, 77, of China Spring, was released from the shackles of Alzheimer's on Thursday, October 13, 2022, and her soul has been set free.  A visitation will be from 5-7pm, Monday, October 17, 2022 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.  A graveside service will be 11 am, Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at Greathouse Cemetery with Ernie Christie officiating....