Obituaries

Feb 4, 2022

Carl R. Pliscott of West, formerly of Hewitt, passed away February 4, surrounded by his children at the age of 92.    Visitation will  be 9 A.M. to 10 A.M. Saturday, February 12, 2022, in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr. The funeral service will immediately follow at 10:00 A.M. in the chapel with Rev. J.P....

Feb 4, 2022

Wilma Louise Broyles Keeton, 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 4, 2022 at her home near Waco, TX. Wilma was born August 10, 1932 in Hinton, OK to Chester Broyles and Nova Mount Broyles. She grew up on a big beautiful farm in Chouteau, OK, the middle of 5 children. She then went to nursing school in Muskogee,...

Feb 4, 2022

Alex Avila Flores, 78, beloved father and husband, went home to be with the Lord on February 3, 2022. He was born in Houston, Texas to the late Joseph and Erlinda Flores.

Alex is survived by his wife of 49 years, Elma, daughter Erin and husband Kenneth Skillett, Son Alex Jr., brother Joe Flores and wife Aurora....

Feb 3, 2022

Tracy Slaughter of Waco, passed away on Thursday, February 3, at the age of 60. Visitation will be  2 P.M. to 3 P.M. Saturday, February 12, 2022, at  Crawford Cemetery with graveside service immediately following at 3 P.M. with Reverend Jerry Walters officiating.

Tracy was born May 23, 1961, in Waco, TX to Donnie and Betty Slaughter....

Feb 1, 2022

Jack Henry Weber passed away peacefully on the morning of February 1, 2022, at the age of 71 in Waco, Texas. His battle with serious medical issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges. Jack graduated from Seguin High School in 1969. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy in 1971. He lived most of...

Feb 1, 2022

Charles Martin Thompson, 84, of Hewitt, passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022 surrounded by his sons.  There will be no services.

Charles was born January 2, 1938 to Jesse and Beulah Thompson in Hazlehurst, Georgia.  He attended school in Georgia.  He joined the United States Air Force during the Korena War, where he was stationed in Alaska. ...

Feb 1, 2022

Joe Beloat Jr, 60, of Lorena, passed away on February 01, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loved ones after a hard, but courageous battle with brain cancer. A memorial service will be 1:30pm, Sunday, February 13th at Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel, with family friend Marsha Juhl officiating.  A Visitation with the family will be an hour...

Jan 30, 2022

Beulah A Howard (Butch), passed from this life on January 30, 2022.  A Memorial Service will be ,11 am Saturday, February 19th at Community of Christ, located at 3701 Belmont, Waco.

She was born on October 7, 1932 to Elzie and Hattie Hegwood. She was the youngest of five children and lived the majority of her youth...

Jan 30, 2022

David Barclay, age 17.5 (69), of Axtell, entered the gates of Heaven, Sunday, January, 30, 2022.  A Celebration of his life will be 2:30 pm, Saturday, February 5, 2022 in the large sanctuary at Highland Baptist Church in Waco, with Rev. John Durham officiating.  A Visitation with the family will be from 1-2 pm prior to the service.  There...

Jan 28, 2022

Franklin Gene “Boogie” Kuehl, of Lorena, loving Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, entered heaven on January 28, 2022 surrounded by his children. Services will be 11 am, Wednesday, February 2nd at Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with the Reverend Christie Robbins officiating. Visitation with the family will be 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Tuesday, February 1st at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

Jan 26, 2022

Rich Godeke of McGregor passed away January 26, 2022, at the age of 53.  Visitation will be 6 to 8 P.M. Thursday, February 3, 2022, in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr. Waco.  The funeral service will be 10:00 A.M. Friday, February 4, 2022, in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

Jan 26, 2022

On Wednesday, January 26, 2022, William Jones, loving husband, father and grandfather passed away at age 77.

William was born in Baltimore, Maryland. After graduating high school, he joined the Air Force where he served for twenty-six years retiring at the rank of Master Sergeant. William continued to work in government with the Veterans Administration Hospital. He...

Jan 24, 2022

George Eugene Cain was known as Honey to his wife Linda, Dad to his sons and daughters-in-law, Papa or Grandpa to his grandchildren, and Gene to all who knew and loved him.  He went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus on January 24, 2022 in Tyler, Texas at the age of 78 with his wife and sons...

Jan 24, 2022

John Keefer was born May 12,1977 in Austin Texas to Violet and Mike Keefer. He is survived by his wife of 19 years Gayleen Keefer, his Daughter Emma Keefer, his father Mike Keefer and his brothers Bert Keefer, and Sean Aragon and his wife Jamie Aragon, as well as nephews, Bert Jr, Wesley and Michael Keefer. He was preceded...

Jan 24, 2022

Eura) Katherine Lowrey passed away peacefully Monday, January 24, 2022, at the age of 90.  A visitation will be 10 to 11 A.M. Tuesday, February 1, 2022, in the Bluebonnet Parlor of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr.  At 1:00 P.M. the graveside service and interment will be in Waco Memorial Park, officiated by Rev. Stan Ortner

Jan 24, 2022

Richard Andrew Espinosa of Waco, Texas passed away Monday, January 24, 2022, at the age of 56.  Visitation will be at 2 PM Sunday, January 30, 2022, in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr. Waco.  The funeral will be at 10 AM Monday, January 31, 2022, in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home with...

Jan 23, 2022

*** UPDATE *** Due to weather, the service has been moved to Grace Gardens Funeral Home at 2:00pm, Friday, February 4.

Edward G. Brown passed away Sunday night, January 23, 2022, at the age of 94.  A memorial service to celebrate his life will be 2:00 P.M. Friday, February 4, 2022, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

Jan 21, 2022

Thanh Phuong Le Buxkemper died January 21, 2022, in her loving husband's,Paul Buxkemper, arms, which was her last request at the age of 56.  The Rosary will be recited at 6:00 P.M Thursday, January 27, 2022, in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr. Waco.  A visitation will follow from 6:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M, in...

Jan 21, 2022

Dorris Staats of Clifton, Texas, passed away peacefully, Friday, January 21, 2022.  A graveside service will be 3:00pm Tuesday, January 25, at Clifton Memorial Park Cemetery with Brother Carroll Hambrick officiating.

Dorris grew up in Callaway County, Missouri.  She worked for the state of Missouri for twenty years.

She loved quilting, gardening, and playing canasta,...

Jan 20, 2022

Jerry was born in Killeen on May 21,1958 and was reunited with his wife on January 20, 2022. Jerry graduated from Copperas Cove HS in 1976 and later married the love of his life, Barbara, in 1979. Jerry worked for Pilgrims Pride in Waco upon his death and through his years held positions working for the City of Bellmead,...