Obituaries

Aug 23, 2021

Melvin Wayne Bartley, Sr., 74, of Waco, passed away peacefully in his home, early Monday, August 23, 2021.  A Visitation with the family will be 3:30 pm, Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home in the Parlor.  A Funeral Service will be 5:00 pm, Saturday, August 28, 2021 in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

Aug 22, 2021

Modesto Martinez was born October 11, 1991, in Temple, Texas, to Jose Martinez and Olga Rodriguez Martinez. He was the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Martinez. He received his education at University High School.

Modesto always had a positive word for everyone. He was kind, funny, compassionate, loving, and had many other wonderful traits. He was...

Aug 22, 2021

Sangwol (Rhee) Lee, 81, of Waco, entered into the presence of Jesus on Sunday, August 22, 2021. A celebration of life service will be 2 pm on Sunday, August 29 with a time of visitation following at Grace Gardens Funeral Home with Dr. Grant Kaul officiating.

Sangwol Lee was born on May 5, 1940 and lived an...

Aug 19, 2021

Joseph Emmitt Knox, 44, died Thursday, August 19, 2021, at Providence Hospital in Waco, Texas.  Memorial Service will be 11 am, Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home with a time of visitation with the family beginning at 10am.

He was born May 18, 1977, in Pasadena, Texas to Emmitt Leon Knox and Gwenda Lois...

Aug 18, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Joshua I Gemmell. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Aug 18, 2021

Neil Scott Lockwood, 59, of Hewitt passed away unexpectedly on August 18, 2021. A Memorial Service will be 2:00PM on Saturday August 28, 2021 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, with Reverend Rick Koskela officiating. Visitation will immediately follow. Neil’s spouse is respectfully asking everyone to wear a mask, due to some vulnerable people who will be attending, and social...

Aug 17, 2021

Peggy Lee Wooten Mathews, 69, of Austin, passed peacefully into heaven on August 17, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer.  A memorial visitation will be 5 – 7 pm. Friday, August 20, 2021 in the Parlor of Oak Hill United Methodist Church in Austin.  An another visitation will be 10 am, Monday, August 23, 2021, the Chapel of...

Aug 15, 2021

Barbara Joan Falta, 86, of Waco, passed peacefully on August 15, 2021 after a courageous battle with dementia.

Joan was born January 21, 1935 in Jacksonville, Florida, the daughter to Silas Mercer and Lucille Bishop, the sister to Mary Lou “Kitty” Mott.

Joan ‘s passion for college football started at a very young age sitting...

Aug 14, 2021

Dale Ray Wilkins went to be with the Lord on August 14, 2021 at the age of 68 surrounded by his family and friends. A Funeral Service will be 11 am, Saturday, August 28, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr, Waco. Texas 76712.  A Visitation with the family will be 6:30-8:30 Friday, August 27, 2021 at Grace...

Aug 14, 2021

“Keith” to his friends and family, was born in Idaho to Rosa Belle Blair and Richard Beckwith. After playing football in H.S. and graduating from the University of Wyoming, Keith moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico, and attended the University of New Mexico. He worked for and retired from New Mexico’s Department of Children, Youth, and Families, as a Superintendent....

Aug 14, 2021

Connie Irene Davenport Avery, 79, of Denton, passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021, after a brief illness.  A Memorial Service will be planned at a later time in Denton.

Connie was born November 15, 1941, to Hank and Leola Clegg Davenport in Columbus, Georgia, one of six children.  As a pastor’s child, she grew up in various...

Aug 12, 2021

Ryan “Beau” Dobbs passed away suddenly Thursday evening, August,12,2021, at the age of 44. A visitation will be held from 12 noon to 1 P.M. Saturday, August 21, 2021, in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr.; a memorial service will immediately follow at 1:00 P.M.

As the son of David Louis and Caryn...

Aug 9, 2021

Manfred “Hopper” Fritz Wilhelm Schlottmann, 82, of Robinson passed away peacefully Monday, August 9, 2021, after a brief, unexpected illness surrounded by family.  A Visitation with the family will be 5:00 – 7:00 pm, Friday, August 20, 2021 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.  A private family interment will be at Riesel Cemetery, August 28, 2021, at 11:00 am.

Aug 7, 2021

Doris Dollins, of Lorena, passed away Saturday night, August 7, 2021, at the age of 95.  Friends and family may pay their respects from 9 A.M to 4 P.M. Tuesday, August 10, 2021, in the Parlor of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr. The funeral will be in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home with Rev. Dr....

Aug 6, 2021

Sherri “Nana” Seal of Crawford, passed away early Saturday morning, August 7, 2021, at the age of 77.  Visitation will be 6 to 8 P.M. Tuesday August 10, 2021, in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr. Graveside services and interment will be 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at Marble Falls City Cemetery, in Marble...

Aug 5, 2021

Paul Dewayne Kilpatrick, Assistant City Manager of McGregor, went to be with Jesus on Thursday, August 5th, 2021. Due to the rise in Covid cases, the family wishes not to have any services at this time.  Please feel free to leave them a message on the tribute wall.

Paul was born February 12th, 1963 in Fort Worth,...

Aug 1, 2021

Leonard Niño Jr. was granted his Angel wings on August 1st, 2021. Leonard was a life-long resident of Waco, Texas. He died unexpectedly at the age of 60.

Leonard was born June 4th, 1961. The son of the late Leonard Niño Sr and Ruby Estelle (Combs) Niño.

He attended Waco High School and carried his...

Jul 31, 2021

Dena Lou Haynes, 61, of Woodway, Texas passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021.  Dena was born on June 13, 1960 in San Angelo, Texas to David O’Farrell Haynes and Ramona Smith Clark Haynes, the youngest of six children.

Dena worked faithfully for Target Stores for over 25 years.  She loved to ride horses in her youth before...

Jul 31, 2021

Silvano Contreras Rodriguez passed away Saturday evening, July 31, 2021, at the age of 63. A visitation will be from 9 to 10A.M. Friday, August 6,2021, in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home,8220 Woodway Dr.  The funeral will immediately follow at 10:00 A.M. with Rev. Roman Lopez officiating.

Mr. Rodriguez was born April 18, 1958, in...

Jul 31, 2021

Dr. Arthur Wesley Wellborn Jr., age 60, stepped into heaven on July 31, 2021. There will be a celebration of life and worship service at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 4 at First Woodway Baptist Church. A visitation time will immediately follow the service at First Woodway.

Wes was born December 17, 1960 in Abilene, Texas to Arthur...