Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Waco, TX. and surrounding areas
Ludwig Mortimer Dyson, Jr.
Nov 27, 2024
Ludwig Mortimer Dyson, Jr., 78, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 27, 2024.
LM was born November 4, 1946, in Abbeville, Louisiana. He met and married the love of his life Dora Lynn Wright. They had a wonderful love story together for 56 years of marriage.
LM was playing the “boogie woogie” on a piano after...
Francis John Pezdek, Jr.
Nov 26, 2024
Francis “Frank” John Pezdek Jr., of Lorena, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, November 26th, 2024 at the age of 79, after a long battle with cancer. Frank was born on December 26th, 1944 in San Diego, CA to Francis and Helen Pezdek. After graduating from Mt. Miguel High School he went on to study nursing and soon joined the United...
Dorothy Jane Drew
Nov 25, 2024
Dorothy Jane Hyles Drew, 92, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 25, 2024.
Dorothy was born May 2, 1932 in Walnut Springs, Texas.
She met and married the love of her life A.E.Drew. They had an amazing life of 60 years together before he passed away.
Dorothy was tuning her violin for the Sunday night church service,...
Earl Davis II
Nov 23, 2024
Earl Ray Davis II passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024. Services to honor Earl Ray will take place at Grace Gardens Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, beginning at 1pm with Frank Litton preaching the service. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco, TX.
Earl Ray Davis II was born in Waco, Texas on July 25, 1957, to...
Rosario S. Garcia
Nov 21, 2024
In Loving Memory of Rosario S. GarciaOctober 10, 1951 – November 21, 2024Rosario S. Garcia, known affectionately as “Rosa” or “Bella”, passed away unexpectedly in her home in Hewitt, Texas. She was 73 years young.Born in Puerto Rico, to Gloria & Antonio, Rosa was the youngest of four siblings: Jorge, Maria, and Carlos. Rosa was a sharp witted & determined...
John Sheak
Nov 21, 2024
John Sheak 82, beloved husband, father and pop pop was called to his eternal resting place on November 21st 2024. He entered this world on April 25th 1942 in Monticello, New York born to Wallace and Margaret Sheak.John served in the U.S. Navy Submarine Rescue ship from 1960-1964 and was honorably discharged.John was preceded in death by his mother and...
Jack Walter
Nov 20, 2024
Jack Hayes Walter, 75, of McGregor, Texas passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
A graveside service will be Monday, November 25, 2024, beginning at 11am at Crawford Cemetery with Rev. Richard Jones preaching the service.
Jack was born on December 28, 1948, in Waco, Texas to Mary Louise (Britton) and John Robert Walter. He...
Sandra Sheak
Nov 17, 2024
Sandra Sheak, 82, beloved wife, mother & nana, was called to her eternal resting place on November 17, 2024. She entered this world on June 28, 1942 in Hudson, NY, born to Joseph and Julia Witko.
She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years John Sheak, daughters JC Sheak, Jennifer Kinsey and husband Darwin, grandchildren Cody Sheak and Kendall...
Lyndon Lynch
Nov 17, 2024
Albert Lyndon Lynch, 83, of Crawford, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024 in the Hope Unit at Sunset Home in Clifton, Texas.
Lyndon was born on September 3, 1941 in Waco, Texas to Frank Ross Lynch and Catherine Corneille (Alexander) Lynch. He married his high school sweetheart, Margie Nathelle Merritt, on July 20, 1963 in Crawford, and they spent nearly...
Laurence "Larry" Dailey
2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Laurence Dailey, affectionately known as Larry, who left us at the age of 78. A visitation in Larry's honor will be at 10:00am, Saturday, April 26, 2025 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, with a Memorial Service following at 11:00am.
Born in May of 1946, in New Jersey. Larry lived a...
Ann Marie Sefcik
Nov 13, 2024
Ann Marie Sefcik peacefully passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024, in Temple, Texas surrounded by family.
The Funeral Mass will be Wednesday, November 27, 2024, beginning at 10am at St. Jeromes Catholic Church in Waco, Texas. A time of visitation with family and friends will be the night prior to the service Tuesday, November 26 from 5 – 7pm at Grace...
Beth Alice Johnson Rubright
Nov 8, 2024
On November 8, 2024, Beth Alice Johnson Rubright passed away after a brief illness at Baylor, Scott & White-Hillcrest Medical Center in Waco. Beth was born on December 2, 1947, in Auburn, NY. She was a lifelong choral singer, having performed at notable venues such as Wolf Trap Farm Park for the Performing Arts and the Kennedy Center, as well...
Minnie Wheeler
Nov 7, 2024
We come together to remember and celebrate the life of Minnie Wheeler, a beloved mother, friend, grandmother, daughter, wife and aunt.
Minnie Wheeler grew up in a small town (Lott, TX). Although she always referred to her hometown as being raised in “The Sticks”. Anyone who knew Minnie would say she had a heart of gold. She left home at just...
Joan Botts
Nov 7, 2024
After 99 years on Earth, Martha Joan (Bilyeu) Botts went to be with the Lord on November 7, 2024. Joan, (pronounced Jo-Ann) as she was called all of her life, lived a rich life, loved the Lord and loved her family. She will be missed terribly but we are comforted in the fact that she has joined our father and...
Jeanette Jean Bennett
Nov 6, 2024
Jeanette Dieterich Bennett, 85, beloved Mother, Granny, and Great Grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place in Heaven on November 6, 2024.
On March 16, 1939, a girl was born in the home of Leo and Meta Dieterich in Riesel, Texas, whom they named Jeanette Jean. Jeanette attended Trinity Lutheran school for eight years. She entered Riesel High School as...
William "Bill" Forshage
Nov 5, 2024
William "Bill” Forshage 79, loving husband, father, and papas, was called home to Heaven on November 5, 2024.
Bill was born in Blackpool, England on December 13, 1945 to Willam and Veronica Forshage. He was raised in San Antonio, Texas. Bill was a hard-working, dedicated family man, who loved his family dearly. Bill was a proud veteran of the Vietnam war...
Dell Shields
Nov 4, 2024
Dell Marie (Van Cleve) Shields of Woodway, TX passed away peacefully on November 4, 2024, with her devoted husband, Garvis, of 64 years by her side.
Dell was born in Houston, TX to E.C. and Major Van Cleve on October 18, 1939. Shortly thereafter they moved to the family ranch in Zavala County where she attended school in Crystal City. She...
Kathryn "Kat" Oliver
Nov 3, 2024
Kathyrn “Kat” Lynn Oliver, beloved daughter, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 3rd, 2024, at UT Southwestern, after a two-year faith-filled battle with cancer. A memorial visitation in honor of Kathy will take place Saturday, November 23, 2024 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.
Born on November 6, 1958, in Waco, Texas, Kathy’s radiant spirit...
Kay Marie Sparks
Nov 2, 2024
Kay Marie Sparks, the widow of Ralph L. Sparks, passed away on November 2nd, in her Waco home.
Born to Violette May and David Kayle Phillips, Kay moved with her parents and two siblings to Waco from Akron, Ohio in 1946 at the age of 3 when her father was transferred to General Tire and Rubber Co.
Kay committed to her Christian...
Kris Radcliffe
Oct 30, 2024
Kris Michael Radcliffe, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, passed away on Oct. 30, 2024, in Waco, Texas, at the age of 51. Born on Nov. 20, 1972, in Redondo Beach, California, Kris lived a life filled with love, dedication, integrity, and hard work.
Kris developed a deep love for sports, especially baseball, early on. His father was a...
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