Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Waco, TX. and surrounding areas

Dorothy "Squkie" Brown

Dorothy "Squkie" Brown

Sep 13, 2021

Dorothy “Squkie” Brown of McGregor received her wings, as she passed away peacefully Monday night, September 13, 2021, at the age of 76, surrounded by her loving family.  A memorial visitation will be 6 to 7 P.M. Thursday, September 16, 2021, in the Parlor of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr.  The memorial service will be 2:00 P.M....

Nancy (Meece)  Long

Nancy (Meece) Long

Sep 13, 2021

Nancy was born on December 3, 1948, to Clarence E. and Juanita Meece. She graduated from University High and attended MCC.

Nancy met Jack Long when he was stationed in Fort Hood. They married after his discharge and moved to his hometown in Dalton, GA. Jack lost his life in an automobile accident and a short time...

Elmer Servin

Elmer Servin

Sep 12, 2021

Elmer Servin passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021, at the age of 22.  A visitation will be 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, September 22, 2021, in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr. The funeral services will follow at 2:00 P.M.  with Ignacio Ramirez officiating.  Interment will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. Elmer was born March 10, 1999, in...

Jeremy Lamar Cassels

Jeremy Lamar Cassels

Sep 12, 2021

Jeremy Cassels, 42, of Waco, passed away suddenly, Sunday, September 12th, 2021.  The family will have a time of visitation 2:00 - 4:00 pm at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, with a time of sharing from 2:30-3:30.

Jeremy Lamar Cassels passed away, September 12th, 2021, at Baylor Scott & White hospital.  He was 42 years old.  Services will...

Joan (Smith)  Melton

Joan (Smith) Melton

Sep 12, 2021

Jaqueline “Joan” Melton passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 12, 2021, at home with her family by her side. A memorial service will be 11:00 A.M.  Friday, September 17, 2021,in the Chapel of  Grace Garden Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr.  with Reverend Roy Marshall officiating.

Joan was born in Gladewater, TX the daughter of the late Pete...

Vivian Louise (Richman)  Walker

Vivian Louise (Richman) Walker

Sep 11, 2021

Vivian Louise Walker Kerby found joy in life from the time she was born July 13, 1954 in Kaufman, Texas to her last day September 11, 2021. Her life was full of adventures, from being named Rodeo Queen in her younger days, to spending her later life traveling throughout the Pacific Northwest enjoying the beautiful scenery. Vivian’s careers included...

Kenneth Charles Lusk

Kenneth Charles Lusk

Sep 9, 2021

Kenneth Charles Lusk, 59, of Woodway, Texas peacefully passed away at home on September 8, 2021, surrounded by loved ones after an extended illness.

Kenny was born on January 9th, 1962, to Charles W. Lusk and Ethel Conrad Lusk in the city of Greenville, Mississippi. Kenny graduated from the University of Louisiana at Monroe with a bachelor’s...

Wes Ledbetter

Wes Ledbetter

Sep 6, 2021

Wesley Allan Ledbetter of Valley Mills,  was united with his Heavenly Father  Monday morning,  September 6, 2021, in Houston after a short battle with colon cancer at the age of 50.  A memorial service will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday, September 11, 2021, in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr. with Rev. Gaylan Turner officiating.    Private...

Janis (Ward)  Cline

Janis (Ward) Cline

Sep 4, 2021

Janis Cline, 73, of Gatesville Texas went to be with her Lord on September 4, 2021; she was surrounded by her loved ones. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Boots N Saddle Cowboy Church with Pastor Charles McKamie of King Baptist Church officiating. Burial Services will be held...

Melissa Leah Perry

Melissa Leah Perry

Sep 3, 2021

Melissa Perry, 63 of Hewitt passed away peacefully to the strains of Led Zeppelin’s Kashmir surrounded in love and compassion by the “three amigos”. Melissa was born September 11, 1957 in Lubbock, Texas to Sequoyah Perry Sr. and Joy Perry. Her family meant the world to her and she was so proud to be a Perry and a member...

Michael Alan Keathley

Michael Alan Keathley

Sep 2, 2021

Mike Keathley, 63, of Hallsburg passed away September 2, 2021 after weeks of fighting complications associated with Covid pneumonia. The Visitation be from 1-2:30PM, Friday, September 10, 2021 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at 3:00 pm at Oakwood Cemetery, with Dr. Edward Smith officiating.

Mike was born September 30, 1957 in San Antonio,...

Ann (Pierce)  Hayes

Ann (Pierce) Hayes

Sep 2, 2021

Ann Hayes, 78, of Waco, passed away on September 2, 2021, surrounded by her family after a long and courageous battle with cancer.  The visitation will be Friday, September 10, 2021, from 10-11 am, with services beginning at 11 am at Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Mingo Balderas & Minister Bert Mercer officiating.

On September...

Marvin William Vahrenkamp

Marvin William Vahrenkamp

Sep 2, 2021

Marvin William Vahrenkamp, Jr.  passed away early Thursday morning ,September 2, 2021, in Oklahoma City, OK at the age of 83.  A visitation will be 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. Friday September 10, 2021, in the Fellowship Hall of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Crawford.  Pastor Tom Beers will officiate at the 10:00 A.M. funeral service in the Sanctuary. ...

Randall "Randy" Wayne Cervenka

Randall "Randy" Wayne Cervenka

Aug 31, 2021

Randall (Randy) Wayne Cervenka of Waco, Texas peacefully passed away on the 31st of August, 2021. The family will have a private service at a later date.

Randy was born in Waco on the 7th of March, 1963. He graduated from Riesel High School and continued his career as a diesel engineer mechanic and later professor at...

Donna Kay Baldridge

Donna Kay Baldridge

Aug 30, 2021

Donna Kay Baldridge, 74, of Waco passed away Monday, August 30th, 2021 at her home. An inurnment memorial gathering will be 10 am, Saturday, September 25th at Oakwood Cemetery.

Donna Kay was born August 17th, 1947 in Waco, Texas. She was the daughter of Drury C. and Callie Angelina Baldridge. She and her older brother Bob spent...

Alton Brown

Alton Brown

Aug 30, 2021

Alton Brown of Axtell passed away suddenly Monday night, August 30, 2021, at the age of 85.  A visitation will be held from 6  to 8 P.M. Friday, September 3, 2021, in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Drive.  The funeral service will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday, September 4, 2021, with Rev. Rex Bland officiating.  Interment...

Jimmy Westerfeld

Jimmy Westerfeld

Aug 30, 2021

Jimmy Ray Westerfeld, 73, of Crawford, passed away peacefully, Monday August 30th, 2021, after battling an aggressive form of brain cancer. A visitation will be 9:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. Friday, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Crawford.  The funeral service will follow at 11:00 A.M. officiated by Pastor Tom Beers and Rev. Henry Schulte. The committal service will...

Winfree David Tate

Winfree David Tate

Aug 30, 2021

Winfree David Tate, age 83, passed away Monday, August 30, 2021.  He was the son of W.J. and Della Tate of Fairfield, Texas.  He graduated from Fairfield High School and Baylor University and served in the US Army.  He was employed for several years as credit manager for Fed Mart stores in Houston, Texas.  He retired in 1996 from...

Patsy Jane (Cook)  Seay

Patsy Jane (Cook) Seay

Aug 26, 2021

Patsy Jane Cook Seay, 80, of McGregor, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021, at home with her loved ones close by.  A Visitation with the family will be 10 am, Monday, August 30th at the McGregor Cemetery.  A Graveside Service will follow with Pat Richardson officiating.

Patsy was born June 20, 1941, in McGregor, Texas, to Lela...

Jerry Guinn

Jerry Guinn

Aug 24, 2021

Jerry W. Guinn, 70, of Waco, passed away on August 24, 2021, at Ascension Providence Hospital surrounded by his loved ones after succumbing to Covid-19 pneumonia.  A visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, September 2, 2021, at the Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel in Waco, TX.  Burial and graveside service will be 10:15 AM, Tuesday, September 7, 2021...

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