Obituaries

Jun 1, 2022

Gail Mairs, 75, of Woodway passed away at Providence Hospital surrounded by loved ones

after a long and gradual decline over the last several years. Services will be held Saturday,

June 11, 2022 at 12 P.M. with a visitation held the hour prior at Grace Gardens Funeral Home,

with Jeff Fritscher officiating. Gail...

May 29, 2022

Patricia was born in Beaumont, Texas to Alfred Kenneth and Louraine Harvey on May 5, 1943 and went home with Jesus on May 29, 2022.

Her life was dedicated to faith and worship, family and friends, and Christian service. Every new friend immediately felt they were Pat's "best" friend. Recently a friend described her this way: Prayerful,...

May 29, 2022

Alan Eugene Wood, 87, of Woodway, Texas, entered into the arms of his Lord and Savior on May 29 with family by his side.

Services will be 10 am, Friday, June 3rd at Peace Lutheran Church in Hewitt on with the Rev. Gary Oehlerts officiating followed by interment at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be 6-8 pm,...

May 29, 2022

Carl John Gustafson, 75, of Waco, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 29, 2022.  A Funeral Service will be 10 am, Saturday, June 4th at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Waco. Interment will follow at Waco Memorial Park with Navy Honors. A visitation will be 5-7 pm, Friday, June 3 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

Carl was...

May 29, 2022

Sally Nini, 84, of Waco, formerly of Port Arthur, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 29, 2022.

Sally Mae Fuhrman was born December 20, 1937 to Hattie Lee Harris and Alford Jeramiah Fuhrman in Waco, Texas.  She attend Waco schools.  After finishing school, she started a career in sales. Later moved to Houston to be closer to her...

May 28, 2022

Mark Anthony Clifton, 51, of West, passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2022.  Services will be private.

Mark was born on January 15, 1971.  He worked for Tow King of Waco, before becoming disabled.  Mark fought a valiant fight with diabetes and was brave, until the end.  Mark enjoyed a very close relationship with his family, particularly,...

May 26, 2022

James Michael Turner, 69, of Waco, passed away on May 26, 2022,  in his home with his devoted son and loving wife at his side.

Mike was most grateful for and proud of his son, Jason, who cared for him during his illness with remarkable devotion, patience, and dignity, rarely leaving his side.

Mike was...

May 22, 2022

Romeo Tanase, 65, of Axtell, passed away, on May 22, 2022, in his home, surrounded by his family. Over the past two years he fought a brave battle with melanoma cancer.

Romeo, better known as “Romică” by family and friends, was born in Galati, Romania on March 1st 1957 to Alexandra and Costica Tanase.  Romeo grew up...

May 18, 2022

Leon Dobbs was born on August 26, 1928, at his grandparent’s family farm in Lincoln County Oklahoma. After graduating from Seminole High School, he entered the US Navy to serve as a Radioman Seaman in the Pacific. After an honorable discharge as USN WWII veteran, he married Ginny “the love of his life”.  He graduated from the University of...

May 18, 2022

Barbara Jean (Doughty) Hargrove of Eddy passed away suddenly  Wednesday night, May 18, 2022, at the age of 86.  A visitation will be held 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Friday, May 20, 2022, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr.  The graveside service and interment will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday, May 21, 2022, at Eddy Cemetery with Rev. ...

May 14, 2022

Adam Scott Fuller, 56, Of Lorena passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 14, 2022.

Adam Scott Fuller was born April 25th, 1966 in Waco, Texas. He is the only son to Raymond Jay Fuller and Sue Ellen Hall Gundlach. Adam attended school in China Spring and was a graduate from TSTC with an associates in Automotive Technology. He...

May 14, 2022

Monty Ray Fulp of Crawford passed away suddenly Saturday night, May 14, 2022, in Lorena, Texas at the age of 23.  A visitation will be held 6 to 8 P.M. Tuesday, may 17, 2022, in the Parlor of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr.  The funeral service will be 10:00 A.M, Wednesday, May 18, 2022, in the Chapel...

May 13, 2022

Judy (Vrba) Hellmers, of Waco, TX, formerly of Fremont, NE, passed away after a brief illness Friday, May 13, 2022 at the age of 75.  A Memorial Service will be 10:00 A.M Tuesday, May 17, 2022 in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr. Waco, Texas with Deacon Joe Kudra officiating. The service will be live...

May 12, 2022

Brinda Kaye Fields, 67, of Eddy, was greeted by her parents in Heaven on Thursday, May 12, 2022.  A Funeral Service will be 1 pm, Saturday, May 21st at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, with a visitation with the family beginning at 12 pm.  Interment will follow at Waco Memorial Park.

Brinda Kaye Murphy Fields was born July...

May 11, 2022

Dora Ruth Lawhon went home to be with the Lord on May 11th, 2022.  She3 was a wonderful wife, mother and friend.  She is survived by her husband, Jim Lawhon of Hewitt; daughter, Annie Lawhon of San Antonio; nieces, Shirley Short of Spencer, West Virginia; Carolyn Stalacker of Cross Lanes, West Virginia; nephew, John Hitchings of Sebastopol, California.

May 11, 2022

Brian Robert Vasek, 55, of Waco unexpectedly, passed away on May 11, 2022.  A Celebration of Life will be Friday, May 20, 2022 at The Waco Lion’s Den, 1716 N.42nd Street. The family will receive guests from 2:00-6:00 pm.

Brian was born November 18, 1966 in Waco, Tx. As the youngest of eight he instantly became everyone’s...

May 10, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Gladys "Ann" (Thomson) Hoehn. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

May 8, 2022

Lawrence "Larry" Felice went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 8th, 2022. Larry was born on May 1st, 1936 to Louise and Dorothy Felice in St. Louis, Missouri.

Larry graduated from Cornell University with a PhD in Sociology, he then joined Baylor faculty in 1970. He taught sociology for over 35 years. Alongside his...

May 5, 2022

Ramilaben D Patel was born in Varad gaam, India on November 14, 1949. She completed her education at Varad Highschool, then shortly after married Dayarambhai in 1970 with whom she created a life in both India and America. In 2001 she lost her vision but that did not stop her from achieving her goals and bringing her family to...

May 4, 2022

William ‘Keith’ Swindle transcended to paradise May 2, 2022. Keith was born September 28th, 1961 in Friona, Texas to William Franklin and Onita Faye. He fought the good fight. His final residence was in Waco, TX  where he was employed at Clayton Homes. Keith was a firm believer in hard work, so he kept busy working on houses, whether...