Obituaries

Jan 12, 2023

On Thursday, January 12, 2023, Willie Robert Hobbs, loving husband, and father of two, passed away peacefully at age 89. Loved ones and close friends surrounded him.

Willie was born in Mexia, Texas, to Willie Robert Hobbs Sr. and Gertrude Briscoe Hobbs on August 3, 1933. In 1945, his family moved to Fort Worth, TX, where he...

Jan 10, 2023

Martha Ginsburg peacefully passed away on January 10, 2023, she was born on May 31,1923. She and her older sister, Mary Jane , were both born in Connersville, Indiana to Claire and Martha Jobe. Like many other families during the depression, the Jobe family often moved, depending on where Claire found work. After leaving Connersville they lived in Orlando,...

Jan 10, 2023

Lillian “Jan” Strowger, 78, of Lorena, passed away on January 10, 2023. A visitation will be held from 5-7 PM, Sunday January 15, 2023, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. The family will be having a memorial for Jan in the spring. Jan was born March 15, 1944, in Austin, Texas to Lillian Nell Wilson and Arnold Eldon Dickey. She...

Jan 9, 2023

Roy Glynn Byman, devoted husband, father and grandfather went home to the waiting arms of his Lord and Savior on Monday, January 9, 2023. A Funeral Service will be 2 pm, Friday, January 13, 2023 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home with a visitation begining at 1pm.  A Graveside service will be 1 pm, Saturday, January 14, 2023 at Sunset...

Jan 8, 2023

Donald Humphrey, age 73, passed away on January 8, 2023, in Hewitt, Texas.

Donald was born December 15, 1949, in Houston, Texas. He grew up in McGregor, Texas, and graduated from McGregor High School in 1968. While in high school he was involved in all sports. Following graduation, Humphrey joined the U.S. Army and trained as a...

Jan 7, 2023

Linda Moreno Guerra, 79, of Moody, passed away, Saturday, January 7, 2023.  A Funeral Mass will be 10 am, January 12, 2023 at St. Eugene’s Catholic Church, in McGregor.  A visitation with the family will be 5-6:30 pm, with a Rosary at 6:30, January 11, 2023 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

Linda was born February 11, 1943...

Jan 6, 2023

Michael Zimmerman, 71, beloved Father, Spouse, Son, and Brother, was called to his eternal resting place on January 6, 2023. He entered this world on December 28, 1951 in Gregory, SD, born to Bert and Hellen Zimmerman. He is survived by his son Scot Zimmerman; son Sean Zimmerman; daughter Holly Hill (Zimmerman); brother Tim Zimmerman; brother Rick Zimmerman. Michael...

Jan 4, 2023

Diana “Dee” Jarrett, 73, of Waco entered the Kingdom of Heaven on January 4, 2023 at her home, with her family by her side.  Her last words were as always, “I love you.” A Celebration of her life will be 11 am, Saturday, January 14th at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.  The family will host a reception at the Baylor...

2023

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the untimely passing of Chet Andrew Barwick, 28, a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and cherished member of the community. Chet's vibrant spirit and zest for adventure were tragically taken from us on July 12, 2023, leaving behind a void that can never be filled.

Chet's...

2023

Jane Cook passed away Tuesday night, May 9, 2023, at the age of 87.  Graveside services and interment will be 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Oakwood Cemetery with Rev. Kara Leslie officiating.

Jane was born July 14, 1935, in Waco, Texas, the only child of the late Tommy E. and Evelyn Nina (Dumas) Gaulding.  In...

Jan 1, 2023

Cynthia “Cindy” Lamastus Ferguson, of Waco, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 1, 2023, at her home with her loving husband Ron, by her side.

Cindy was born August 19, 1953, in Christopher, Illinois to Russell and Billie Sue Lamastus. Cindy spent most of her adult life working in the legal profession in South Chicago, Illinois, Concord, New...

Jan 1, 2023

Grady Lafayette Blanks, 79, of Hewitt passed away, Sunday, January 1, 2023 at his home with his family by his side.  As per his request, there will be no services.

Grady was born August 23, 1943 in San Antonio, Texas to Joseph and Jane Blanks. He was the oldest of three children.  He grew up in the...

Dec 30, 2022

Wilbert “Bupsy” Luedeker, 84, of McGregor, passed away Friday, December 30, 2022. A visitation will be 10:00 A. M. Friday, January 6, 2023, in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr., Waco.  The Celebration of Life Service will Immediately follow at 11:00 A.M., also in the chapel.  For those unable to attend, the service will be...

Dec 30, 2022

Bob Dixon passed away peacefully with family on December 30th at age 82. A Visitation with the family will be 5-7 pm, Friday, January 6, 2023, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

Bob was born to Orville and Beulah Dixon on May 21, 1940, and grew up in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Bob was a devoted husband to Louise...

Dec 29, 2022

Edward Dale Lusk, 85, of Waco, Texas, entered the gates of Heaven early, Thursday, December 29, 2022.  A Memorial Service will be 11 am, Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home with a visitation begining at 10 am.

Edward Dale Lusk was born in Bartlesville, Oklahoma December 11, 1937 to Ernest and Marcella Lusk.

Dec 28, 2022

Joy Smith Mingle is Home! She passed into glory Wednesday, December 28, 2022, Waco, Texas.

Graveside Services will be 10:30 AM Friday, January 13, 2023, at the DFW National Cemetery.

Joy was born to John Virgil and Mary Alma Brown Smith in Franklin, Kentucky. She met her sweetheart, Hugh, at Harding College, Searcy, Arkansas. She...

Dec 28, 2022

Bob was born on August 2,1939 in Endicott, NY to Evelyn and Robert C. Wiggins, where he grew up and graduated from Union-Endicott High School. He gave his heart to Christ at age 11 wh i le attending...

Dec 26, 2022

Charles E. Clemons, 75, of Waco, Texas entered the gates of Heaven on Monday, December 26, 2022. A visitation with the family will be 6-8 pm, Friday, December 30, 2022 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. A private burial will be at Rosemound Cemetery.

Charles was born October, 24, 1947 to Ernest and Velma Clemons, the middle of...

Dec 21, 2022

Sharon Sue Scott, 72, of Waco, Texas went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at a Dallas Hospital, Following surgery.  A Graveside service will be 1 pm, Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Crawford Cemetery.

Sharon was born January 19, 1950 to Louise and Harold Scott, she was the oldest of 4 children and...

Dec 20, 2022

Shad Ray Clay has gone to Heaven to be with the angels. He leaves behind a son and daughter, Thomas Clay and Mia Clay, his grandon Robert Clay, his mother Sally Gaskamp and father Herbie Clay, a sister and brother, Shawndra Rutledge and Shane Clay as well as many cousins. aunts, uncles, and in-laws.

He was an...