Obituaries

Oct 2, 2021

Marjorie Ann Shelburne, 91, of Lorena, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 2, 2021, surrounded by her loved ones. A funeral service will be 10am, Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home in Woodway, interment will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Park.  A Visitation with the family will be 5-7pm, Tuesday, October...

Sep 30, 2021

Harold “Doug” Jones passed away peacefully at home on September 30 surrounded by his wife and children.  A Celebration of his life will be from 2:00-4:00 pm, Sunday, October 3rd at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

Doug was born November 8, 1951, in Waco, Texas to William Robert Jones and Iva Aline Jones.  Doug worked in the Auto...

Sep 29, 2021

Mark Jerald Hatcher (aka BJ) 56 of Mexia Texas, Mark was born on January 2, 1965 to Bill Joe Hatcher and Patricia Hatcher.  Passed away on September 29, 2021. BJ worked for his Dad at Epic Petroleum, he was the welder and fab guy for the company.  BJ was a rig welder and had numerous other jobs over the...

Sep 27, 2021

Boyd Andress Boarman 51 of Lorena, passed away on Monday September 27, 2021. Boyd was born to Ronald P. Boarman and Magdalena Boarman on October 16, 1969. He attended Lorena High School. After high school, he worked at Gulf States Paper Co. until 1998. Shortly after, he became an Insurance Adjustor. At first for himself, then   for TRS, Target...

Sep 26, 2021

Maria Monreal Reyes was born, Jan.15,1965 in las Colonias de San Luis Potosí, Mexico.  To Jose Monreal and Maria Guadalupe Reyes, along side 11 siblings She migrated into the United States in the 1980's where she  paved the way for her two daughters by setting a great example and always working hard to give her family the best she...

Sep 25, 2021

Dennis Lee McLaughlin, 68, of Waco, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021.  A Visitation with the family will be 5-7pm Wednesday, September 29th at Grace Gardens Funeral Home Parlor.  A graveside service will be 3:30pm, Saturday, October 2nd, at Centerville Cemetery.

Born January 25, 1953 and a free spirit by nature, Dennis lived in Colorado quite a...

Sep 24, 2021

Rena Belle Luedeker, formerly of McGregor, passed away late Friday, September 24, 2021, at the age of 97.  A visitation will be 6 to 8 P.M. Tuesday, September 28, 2021, in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr.  The funeral will be 10:00 A.M. Wednesday,  September 29, 2021, in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home...

Sep 23, 2021

Manuel Suarez passed away suddenly, Thursday, September 23,2021, at the age of 77. The visitation will be 6 to 8 P.M. Wednesday, October 6, 2021, in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr. Waco.  The funeral service will be 10:00 A.M. Thursday, October 7, 2021, at First Spanish Assembly of God Church with Rev. Frank Alvarado...

Sep 22, 2021

Gloria Rios 71 Passed Away On Sep 22nd At Hillcrest Hospital Surrounded By Her Loved Ones After A Brief But Courageous Fight With Covid. Her Visitation and Rosary Will Be 6-8 Friday October 1st At Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel With Father Benji. Wearing a mask and social distancing will be required at the funeral home. Church Mass Will...

Sep 21, 2021

Carol Brummett, 74, of China Spring, passed away on September 21, 2021 surrounded by her loved ones. A visitation will be 4-6 PM, Monday, Sep 27, 2021, at Grace Gardens  Funeral Home Chapel, with life long friend Lonnie Webb opening with a Word of Prayer.

Carol was born May 20, 1947 in Augusta, GA to John and...

Sep 20, 2021

Zach Taylor passed away September 20, 2021, at the age of 26.

Zach was born November 30, 1994, in Temple, Texas, the son of Richard Dale and Deborah Dorlene (Grant) Taylor.  He was a 2013 graduate of Midway High School and continued his education in Computer Science at TSTC .  Zach had a love for cars, especially...

Sep 20, 2021

Glenda “GiGi” Faye Glaze Dill, 73, of Lorena, went to rest in the arms of Jesus during a medical procedure on September 20, 2021.  A Funeral Service will be 11:00 am, Friday, September 24, 2021, with Pat Cummings officiating. Burial will follow at Greenbriar family cemetery in Gatesville. A Visitation with the family will be 6-8 pm, Thursday, September...

Sep 18, 2021

Terry J. (Woodward) Gaburo, surrounded by her caring and loving family, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus, Saturday Morning, September 18, 2021, at the age of 73.

The memorial service will be 2:00 P.M. Monday, October 11, 2021, in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr. with Rev Dick Wooten officiating. ...

Sep 17, 2021

Bobby Ray Harris, former Crawford business man of Waco,  passed away Friday morning, September 17, 2021, at the age of 86.

Bobby was born in Crawford, Texas July 4, 1935, the 4th child of the late Gilbert Turner and Mae Belle (Jackson) Harris.  He was a 1953 graduate of Crawford High School and continued his education at...

Sep 17, 2021

Kristi Nors of Iredell passed away September 17, 2021, at the age of 34.  A memorial service will be held 3:00 P.M. Saturday, October 2, 2021, at Iredell First Baptist Church with Rev. Neil Wade officiating.

Kristy was born August 12, 1987, in West, Texas, the daughter of Thomas Frank and Annette Marie (Doskocil) Nors.  She was...

Sep 16, 2021

Jackie "Jack" Pruitt, Jr 63 of Sun Lakes, AZ, passed away on September 16, 2021 surrounded by his loved ones. A visitation will be 6-8 PM Wednesday, September 22, 2021 and funeral at 11 AM Thursday, September 23, 2021, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel. Burial to follow at Oakwood Cemetery.  The family requests that guests attending wear a...

Sep 16, 2021

Maria de La Luz was born September 2, 1957, to Miguel Palacios Mejia and Celia Garcia Lopez in Dolores Hidalgo, GTO., Mexico. Growing up in Mexico. She married Felipe Diaz Sanchez on July 5, 1978, in Dolores Hidalgo, GTO, MX which they had 6 children. She moved to Waco in March 1986.

Maria loved music, singing and...

Sep 15, 2021

Terri Cagle, 57, of McGregor, passed away on September 15, 2021, at Hillcrest hospital surrounded by her children.  A visitation will be from 10-11 AM, Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at Old West Cowboy Church, with Pastor Tom Warnock officiating, followed by a memorial service at 11 AM.

Terri was born August 25, 1964, in Birmingham, AL.  Her...

Sep 15, 2021

Known to us as Mom or Nana, the rest of the world knew her as Roberta “Penni” Carrol Bennett. Born to William and Bess (Rice) Herron on April 14, 1947 in Waco, TX and was ushered to her loved ones on September 15, 2021 at home surrounded by family. She graduated from Sandia High School in 1965 in Albuquerque,...

Sep 14, 2021

Patricia (Pat) Ann Scott, 71, a longtime resident of the Waco, Texas area and currently of Ruidoso, New Mexico, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on September 14th, 2021.  After a hard-fought battle with COVID pneumonia, Pat joined the angels in heaven while surrounded by her family at Lincoln County Medical Center.

Pat was born...