Obituaries

Feb 23, 2021

Ernest Louis Phelps left this earth Tuesday, February 23, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.  After a brave fight with cancer, his family is so proud of how he fought this disease.

The Recitation of the Rosary by his grandson Jeremy Wilkey and Father Benji, will be at 6:30 P.M and family visitation following Wednesday, February 24,...

Feb 22, 2021

Richard Cunningham, 99, of Waco, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 22, 2021 after a brief illness.  A Funeral Service will be 11 am, Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.  A Visitation with the family will be an hour prior.  Interment will be 11 am, March 2, at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen....

Feb 17, 2021

Donald Mark Short 56 of Hewitt fell into the arms of Jesus and gained his angel wings on Feb 17, 2021 at a local hospital. Don received a transplant in 2015, but, due to complications his health had been declining the last year. A memorial service will be 2:00 pm, Saturday, March 27th at Grace Gardens Funeral Home with...

Feb 15, 2021

Charlotte Annette Collins of Waco passed away Monday, February 15, 2021, at the age of 64.  A memorial visitation will be 10:00 A.M. to 12 Noon Saturday, March 13, 2021, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr.

Charlotte was born September 5, 1956, in Waco, Texas, the daughter of the late Billy Gene and Bertha Jean...

Feb 15, 2021

Patsy Don Bailey, of Waco, Texas passed away on February 15, 2021, in her home surrounded by her husband, daughter and fur babies, after courageously fighting a battle with Glioblastoma. A memorial graveside service will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday, September 25, 2021, at Hillcrest Cemetery in McLean, Texas.

Patsy was preceded in death by daughter Leslie Ann...

Feb 15, 2021

At 3:20 pm on Monday, February 15th, 2021, our sweet Pop went to be with Jesus. For five days, all of his children and grandchildren were by his side. We shared many tears filled with precious memories and cheerful reminiscing. The Recitation of the Rosary will be recited at 6 P.M. Monday February 22, 2021, in the Chapel of...

Feb 14, 2021

Louis Joe Arechiga, passed away on February 14, 2021 at Ascension Providence Hospital in Waco, TX due to complications from the Covid-19 virus.

Born on November 18, 1954 to Robert and Gloria Arechiga of Waco, TX, Louis graduated from University High School and after graduating he joined the Army where he served a tour in both Korea...

Feb 12, 2021

Keith Pierce Grigsby, 85, of Lorena went to be with his Lord and Savior after a lengthy battle with several debilitating strokes. A memorial visitation is set for 4:00 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 28, at Grace Garden Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Gene Bryson of the First United Methodist Church of Lorena will officiate. Masks and social distancing will be...

Feb 8, 2021

Dennis M. Plante, MD of Woodway, Texas passed away on February 8, 2021 at Providence Hospital surrounded by his wife, family and colleagues after courageously fighting a battle against COVID-19. Private services will be Wednesday, February 24, 2021 from 2-3pm at Grace Gardens Funeral Home followed by a public visitation from 3-5pm. Wearing a mask and social distancing will...

Feb 7, 2021

Charles "Mike" Matthews passed away Sunday night February 7, 2021, at the age of 67.  A memorial visitation will be from 6 to 8 P.M. Thursday, February 25, 2021, in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr.  The memorial service will be 10 A.M. Friday, February 26, 2021, in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home...

Feb 7, 2021

Sharon Edwards, 71, of Waco, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021, at Providence Hospice Place. Her family was able to be with her in her final days. Visitation will be 5:00-7:00pm, Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. The funeral service will be 11:00 am, Wednesday, February 10, 2021, at DaySpring Baptist Church in Waco with...

Feb 5, 2021

Ruth Myree Taylor Tilghman, 63, of Lorena, Texas passed away Friday, February 5, 2021, at Providence Hospital as a result of complications from an extended illness.  There will be a remembrance celebration of her life at a later date.

Ruth was born on November 5, 1957, in Hico, Texas.  She was the middle child of Earl Raymond...

Feb 5, 2021

Eduardo Trejo of Hewitt passed away Friday Feb.5,2021, at the age of 53.  Visitation will be 6 to 7 P.M. Thursday Feb. 11, 2021, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel, 8220 Woodway Dr. followed by the Rosary will be recited at 7 P.M. Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Friday Feb.12, 2021, at  Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel with...

Feb 5, 2021

Grover Culverhouse passed peacefully from this earth on February 5, 2021. A visitation with the family will be from 2 to 4 P.M.  Wednesday February 10, 2021, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel, 8220  Woodway Dr.

Mr. Culverhouse was born in 1931 in Watt, TX, on the heels of the Great Depression. Grover was the youngest of...

Feb 5, 2021

David Brown, 69, of Waco, passed away Friday, February 5, 2021 due to complications from Covid-19.  A Funeral Service will be 10:00 am Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home with Pastor Bryan Patrick officiating.  Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.  A Visitation with the family will be 5:30-7:30 pm, Monday, February 8, 2021 at Grace Gardens...

Feb 4, 2021

As a true daughter of Texas, Carol Anne Wright Mize was born in Beaumont, Texas on March 6th, 1936 - 100 years after the battle of the Alamo. Her parents were Carl G Wright of Fort Smith, Arkansas and Earline Garrett Wright of Beaumont.

Growing up as an only child, Carol’s childhood was full of fond memories...

Feb 3, 2021

Barbara Arnold, 65, of Waco, passed away on February 3, 2021 surrounded by her husband, daughter and granddaughter. A memorial visitation will be  6-8PM, Wednesday,  February 10, 2021, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

Barbara was born on February 6, 1955 in Texarkana, TX to Troy and Ruby Pearl McGaugh. After moving from Texarkana to Waco,...

Feb 3, 2021

Margaret Blanton, 94, a lifelong resident of the Waco, Texas area died on February 3, 2021 at Stoney Brook Assisted Living Home in Hewitt. Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren will miss her presence in their lives, but her strong, loving spirit will continue to live in their hearts. She will be buried in Stanford Chapel Cemetery on Saturday, February...

Feb 2, 2021

Harlan James Hill, Jr., 77, of Waco, passed away on February 2, 2021 at Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Medical Center surrounded by loved ones after  a brief, but courageous battle with COVID-19. A visitation will be  6-8 PM, Friday, February 12, 2021 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home in Woodway, TX. Funeral services will be 11:30 AM, Saturday, February...

Feb 1, 2021

Sierra went to be with the angels on Monday, February 1, 2021.  While she only lived 12 short years, her smile and laughter will be remembered for a lifetime by all who knew and loved her.

Sierra was born January 16, 2009 in Weatherford, Texas.  She lived most of her life with her grandmother, Arlene...