Obituaries

Nov 27, 2022

John Ray Ledbetter, 95, of Speegleville, peacefully passed away early Sunday morning, November 27, 2022.  Funeral Service will be Friday, 2pm, December 2, 2022 with a visitation beginning at 1 pm at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.  Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Cemetery.

John was born December 11, 1926 in Speegleville, Texas.  He attended school in Speegleville,...

Nov 26, 2022

Charles "Chuck" Fredericks passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022 after a long battle with complications arising from being exposed to Agent Orange during his time in the Vietnam War. A time of visitation with the family will be Monday, December 5, 2022 from 1 - 2PM with services following at 2PM at Grace Gardens Funeral Home in Waco, TX....

Nov 26, 2022

Mary “Candy” McDaniels of Woodway, Texas passed peacefully in her sleep at Providence hospital on Saturday, November 26, 2022. A visitation will be from 5:00 -7:00 pm, Friday, December 2nd at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, Woodway. A Graveside service will be at 10:30 am, Saturday, December 3rd at Robinson Cemetery.

Candy was born in Columbus, Mississippi to...

Nov 22, 2022

William Dale Hollis of Woodway, TX passed peacefully in his sleep at his home of over 40 years on Tuesday the 22nd. Funeral services will be on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at 2:00 P.M. at Saint Alban’s Episcopal Church with The Reverend Aaron M. G. Zimmerman officiating. A private burial will follow at a later date.

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Nov 21, 2022

Due to unforeseen circumstances, all services have been postponed. Thank you for your understanding.

Nov 20, 2022

Greg (Pops) Guercio, 73, died Sunday, November 20, 2022, peacefully at his home in Robinson, Texas. A visitation will be held at Grace Gardens on Friday, November 25 beginning at 6:00 p.m. with a memorial rosary at 7:30 p.m.. Mass and funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 26 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in...

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.

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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...