Obituaries

Mar 19, 2021

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

Mar 18, 2021

Bobby “Bob” Cecil Kimbrough of Crawford, passed away Thursday night, March 18, 2021. Memorial services will be private.

Bobby was born September 26, 1938, in a farmhouse in McLennan County near Crawford, TX , the son of the late  William and Daisy (Goodnight) Kimbrough on September 26, 1938.

Bob graduated from Crawford High School in...

Mar 18, 2021

Stephanie Eslinger-Lougheed, 50, of Hewitt, TX, left this world surrounded by family early Thursday morning, March 18, 2021, after a nearly two-year battle with colorectal cancer.

Stephanie’s family will receive visitors on Sunday, March 21, 2021, from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m., at the Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr., in Waco. A celebration of Stephanie’s...

Mar 17, 2021

On a sunny St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 2021, Jerry Bruce Holtman passed away in Crawford, Texas at the age of 80 in the home of his niece, surrounded by his loving family after a short battle with leukemia.

Jerry was born on July 18, 1940 in Port Arthur, Texas to Bruce and Ora Lee (Sikes) Holtman. ...

Mar 15, 2021

Tina Duron Chavez went to the loving arms of the Lord on March 15, 2021.  The sun rose and the world welcomed Tina on November 23, 1924, a day the world became a little brighter.  Tina loved her family, cousins, nieces and nephews unconditionally.

Visitation will be 5:00-6:30pm with the rosary to follow at 6:30pm at Grace...

Mar 11, 2021

Becki Cooke passed away surrounded by loved ones after a courageous battle with pneumonia. A visitation will be held March 20th 2021 2-4 pm at Grace Gardens funeral Chapel Waco Texas. Becki was born in EL Campo Texas the youngest of 9. She was the captain of her high school drill team and enjoyed sports. She was a daughter,...

Mar 10, 2021

Doyle Ray Armstrong, 83, of Woodway, passed away Wednesday, March 10th, 2021.  A Graveside Service will be 10 am, Saturday, March 13th at Waco Memorial Park with Rev. Joe Bailey officiating.  A Visitation with the family will be 5-7pm, Friday, March 12th at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.  The family requests masks be worn and social distancing.

Doyle...

Mar 10, 2021

Laura Martin Dunn of Crawford, Texas died in the early hours of March 10, 2021, in her home after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 61.  The memorial service will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday, March 20, 2021, at First Baptist Church of Crawford with Rev. Dr. Trae Kendrick officiating.

Laura was born...

Mar 5, 2021

Sharon Ann Wittenburg of Woodway, Texas passed away peacefully at her home on Friday evening, March 5, 2021.  Sharon was born on November 26, 1943 in Waco.  Her parents were Frank and Mildred Smith.

Sharon was married to Marvin Wittenburg in 1964 and was the mother of three children, Linnea, Jon and Maria. She lived in the...

Mar 5, 2021

Gerald Eugene Huey, Jr. left the constraints of this life and was welcomed into the presence of Jesus, our Savior on Friday, March 5, 2021 as his children read Scripture and sang classic hymns to him.

Visitation will be Sunday, March 14, from 2:30-5:30 p.m. at Grace Gardens Funeral Home in Woodway.  A graveside memorial service will...

Mar 5, 2021

Pedro Ausberto Sierra Salguero, de 60 años, falleció el 5 de marzo de 2021 en el Hospital Ascension Providence rodeado en Waco, Texas, de su amada familia luego de una valiente batalla contra la neumonía post COVID-19.

Pedro nació en La Paz, Bolivia de Vicente Sierra y Gualberta Salguero el 13 de mayo de 1960, creció en...

Mar 4, 2021

Albert H. Schutza (peanuts) was born June 14, 1927 to Mary Elizabeth Kruze Schutza and W.J. Schutza in McLennan County.  Albert passed away March 4, 2021 after a lengthy illness.  He is survived by his daughter Deborah Sue Schutza; brother, Marvin W. Schutza; sister in laws, Ruth Carole Schutza, Christine McMillan; nieces, nephews, and a host of many friends....

Mar 4, 2021

William Ernest (Bill) Real passed peacefully on March 4, 2021. A graveside service will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at Waco Memorial Park.  A visitation with the family will be 6-8, Monday, 2021 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

Bill was born May 7, 1950 in Selma, Alabama to Ray and Madeline Real. He was drafted...

Mar 3, 2021

Nona Vinzant, 88, formerly of Tyler, died Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at her assisted living residence in Waco. Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 7 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel in Waco, with Dr. Bruce Cox officiating. Wearing a mask and social distancing will be required at the funeral home. A graveside service will be held...

Mar 2, 2021

Harold Lynn Dodson of Woodway, Texas passed away on March 2, 2021, at the age of 81. A celebration of his life will be 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at Columbus Avenue Baptist Church with burial following at Waco Memorial. Revs. Josh Vaughan and Ken James will officiate.  Visitation with the family will be 5:00-7:00 p.m., Tuesday, March...

Feb 28, 2021

Norman G. Millsaps, 84, of Hewitt passed away Sunday, February 28, 2021.  Funeral Services will be 10am, Friday, March 5, 2021 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Ramsdell officiating.  Interment will follow at Waco Memorial Park, with U.S. Marine Corps Honors.  A Visitation with the family will be 5 – 7 pm, Thursday, March 4th at Grace...

Feb 27, 2021

On February 27, 2021, Robert Joe Roberson, 83, of Waco, left his earthly body for his Heavenly reward.  Funeral Service will be 10 am, Saturday, March 6, 2021 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home with Brother Roy Marshall officiating.  Full Military Honors will be rendered. Interment will follow at Bible Hill Cemetery in Crawford.  A Visitation with the family will...

Feb 26, 2021

Kimberly “Kim” Dawn Slauson-Sanford was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend. She left this world suddenly at home along the side of her loving husband and children on February 26, 2021 at age 44. She was born to Dusty James Slauson and Jacqueline Yvonne Mccarn on December 06, 1976. Kim enjoyed Cheerleading through her high school...

Feb 26, 2021

On February 26, 2021 the Beautiful Soul in Alfred Gstattenbauer was released from the physical bonds of this planet and is now on a journey to the heavens and the great beyond. The family will have a private Funeral Service at St. Matthew Lutheran Church. It will be live streamed on Grace Gardens Facebook page, 2:00 pm, Thursday, March...

Feb 26, 2021

Mary Ann Lippe, 91, passed away February 26, 2021.

It was on February 28, 1929, that Mary was born the daughter of the late Raymond Frank and Elise Victoria (Nordhausen) Hampel in Rogers, Texas.  She began her education in Rogers and moved to McGregor where she was a 1947 graduate of McGregor High School.  She later continued...