Obituaries

Aug 16, 2022

Robert Lynn Rinewalt of Hewitt passed peacefully August 16,2022 with his daughter, Elizabeth, by his side. The family will have a celebration of life service, Sunday, August 28, 2022 at their home.

Robert was born October 26, 1949 and grew up in Waco. He attended University High School. After graduating, Robert joined the US Navy, served his...

Aug 14, 2022

Anita “Nita” Taylor of Moody passed away suddenly Sunday, August 14, 2022, at the age of 70.  At this time there are not any services planned.

Nita was born October 24, 1951, in Waco, Texas, the daughter of the late Samuel Harold and Mammie Lucille (Cloer) Taylor. In 1970, she graduated from University High School in Waco,...

Aug 13, 2022

Ronald (Ron) Wayne Freeman went to be with Jesus, his Lord and Savior, on August 13th, 2022. He passed away peacefully at 81 years of age and had lived in Waco, Texas, all his life. Visitation will be held 5 to 7 P.M. Thursday, August 18, 2022, in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr. A...

Aug 12, 2022

Calvin Rogers of Waco passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022 in a car accident.  A visitation and prayer service will be held Sunday, August 21, 2022 from 2-4 PM at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

Calvin was born on July 31, 1949 in Waco Texas to parents Bill and Irene Rogers. He enjoyed life to the fullest...

Aug 11, 2022

Margaret Gonzales Ballesteros passed away August 11, 2022 in Waco, Texas at the age of 101.  A visitation and rosary will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, August 7, 2022, in the chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home 8220 Woodway Drive, Waco, Texas. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at...

Aug 10, 2022

On August 10, 2022, surrounded by loved ones, Mary Sue Bass went to join her devoted family and friends in their heavenly home. A visitation with the family will be 5-7 pm, Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.  A private graveside service will be at Post Oak Cemetery in Oglesby.

Mary Sue was born...

Aug 9, 2022

Janet Elaine Huffman was called to God and eternal rest on August 9th, 2022 with her family by her side. A Funeral Service will be 11 am, Monday, August 15th at Crestview Church of Christ. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.  A Visitation with the family will be 4-6 pm, Sunday, August 14th at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

Aug 9, 2022

Bubber John Collins, 78, of Waco, passed away on August 9, 2022 at Ascension Providence Hospital. A visitation will be held on Thursday, August 11, 2022 from 6-8pm at Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel. Bubber was born October 3, 1943 in San Antonio, Texas to William and Gladys Collins. Growing up in San Antonio, he loved spending time with...

Aug 5, 2022

Michael Newton Wardlaw, 70, of Waco, passed away peacefully in his home on August 5, surrounded by his loving wife, Susan, and his daughters, Cari and Lori. A visitation and rosary will be 5-7 pm, Wednesday, August 10 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. Funeral mass will take place at 10 am, Thursday, August 11 at St. Louis Catholic Church....

Aug 4, 2022

Mary Beth Robinson, 57, of Waco, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2022.  A Funeral Service will be 10:30 am, Monday, August 8, 2022 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.  A Visitation with the family will begin at 10 am.  Interment will be 1 pm, at Waco Memorial Park.

Mary Beth was born March 21, 1965 in Edina, Minnesota...

Aug 2, 2022

Jonas “Buddy” Cornelius Green, Jr of Hewitt, TX formerly of Dycusburg, KY died peacefully after a short battle with cancer on August 2, 2022 at Providence Hospice Place in Waco, TX. He was a proud Vietnam Veteran of the United States Air Force. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Pamela (Watson) Green of Hewitt, TX and...

Aug 1, 2022

John Ben Gierth, 63, of Waco passed away Monday, August 1, 2022.  He was born October 12, 1958 in Marlin, Texas to Benjamin and Mabel Gierth.  He was a 1976 Marlin High School graduate.  Following graduation he worked for the Chevrolet house in Marlin.  John loved cars and had the highest certification in auto mechanics.  Later John worked for...

Jul 31, 2022

John Paul Kilgore, age 49 of Hewitt, lived his final day on Sunday, July 31, 2022.

Preceded in death by his father, Orval “Luke” Kilgore, Aunt Virginia Kilgore, Uncle Ernest Dulak, Jr., Uncle Danny Carpenter, cousins Aaron Carpenter and Sharon Winkler, and his faithful companion chocolate lab “Scout”.

Early in life, John enjoyed sports and...

Jul 30, 2022

Dale Wallace of Valley Mills passed away suddenly and unexpectedly Saturday morning, July 30, 2022, in Valley Mills at the age of 63.  Visitation will be 6 to 8 P.M. Monday, August 8, 2022, in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr.  The funeral service will be 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, August 9, 2022 in the Chapel...

Jul 30, 2022

Helen Marie Hays, 88, of Robinson, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 30, 2022.  A Visitation with her family will be 2-4 pm, Saturday, August 13, 2022 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

Helen Marie Tomchesson was born October 10, 1933 to Pete and Anne Tomchesson in Bremond, Texas.  Helen graduated from Marlin High School and attended Sam...

Jul 29, 2022

Tracy Lynn Gentsch, 55, of Lorena, passed away on July 29, 2022 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. A funeral service and celebration of her life will be at 10 am, Thursday August 4th at Grace Gardens Funeral home with Tim Anderson, BSW Hillcrest chaplain officiating. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. A visitation with the...

Jul 28, 2022

Ronald (Ronnie) Howard Henson, 70, of Waco, Texas, was born on October 18th, 1951, and passed away unexpectedly on July 28th due to a chronic heart condition.

Ronnie grew up in Guin, Alabama. While on a cross-country motorcycle trip in 1976, he stopped in Waco, Texas and stayed for the remainder of his life; although, his love...

Jul 27, 2022

Sandy McClane of Hewitt passed away July 27, 2022, at the age of 78.

Sandy was born July 4, 1944, in Waco, Texas, the daughter of the late John Wesley and Myrtle Elizabeth (Hudson) Meador.  She graduated from University High School and 4-C Business College.  While working at McDonald Automotive, she met Louis Daniel McClane in Waco. ...

Jul 26, 2022

Linda Langdale passed away in the early morning hours into the loving arms of her Savior Jesus Christ on July 26, 2022, at the age of 77.  A visitation will be from 6 to 8 P.M. on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 in the parlor of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr. The graveside services and interment will be...

Jul 22, 2022

Vivian “Viv “ Marie Witte passed from this life to the next on July 22, 2022. A memorial graveside service and inurnment will be 10:00 A.M. Friday September 23, 2022, at McGregor Cemetery with Reverend Kent Berry officiating,.

Vivian was born to Dennis and Viola (Stalbaum) Witte January 2, 1947. She was baptized at St John Lutheran...