Obituaries

Jan 8, 2021

Joe Allen Holmes, a longtime Crawford resident, passed away Friday afternoon January 8, 2021, at the age of 86.  A memorial visitation will be 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. Friday January 15, 2021, at First United Methodist Church of Crawford.  The memorial service will follow at 2:00 P.M. in the sanctuary with Rev. Robyn Young and Rev. Pat Cummings...

Jan 5, 2021

Carol B. Wells (nee Suominen), 79, passed away January 5, 2021 with her youngest daughter by her side.

She was born to Lauri V. And Helen E. Suominen in Gardner, Massachusetts.  Mid-Summer of 1958 she eloped with Richard Stehle, became a Navy wife, and together they raised two daughters.

Carol went on to become a...

Jan 5, 2021

Margie Anne Diggs, 76, of Lorena, peacefully passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021.  The family will have a private graveside service at the Vaughan Cemetery with Rev. Brandon Berry officiating.

Margie was born July 1, 1944 to Ardine and Lillie V. Weber in Gatesville, Texas.  She married Robert Diggs and lived in the Hillsboro area for many...

Jan 2, 2021

Barbara and Lynn always supported their local church. In lieu of flowers and if interested, please make a donation in their name to your place of worship. Or please donate to the Steve Abbe   Legacy Fund at Crossroads Fellowship Church that supports many opportunities in and around the Waco area at https://xroads.churchcenter.com/giving

Lynn was born...

2021

Rev. Dr. Herbert “Herb” Richardson passed away suddenly early Tuesday morning, August 3, 2021, at the age of 74.  Visitation will be 6 to 8 P.M. Sunday, August 8, 2021, in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr.  The funeral service will be 11:00 A.M. Monday, August 9, 2021, in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral...

2021

Norma “Penny” Walkup passed away Wednesday afternoon, July 14, 2021, at the age of 74.

The memorial service will be 3:00 P.M. Wednesday, July 21, 2021, in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Drive with Rev. Wayne Williams officiating.  Private inurnment will be 10:00 A.M. Thursday, July 22, 2021, at Central Texas State Veterans...

Dec 30, 2020

Pamela Dawn Whaley of McGregor, passed away at her residence, December 30, 2020, surrounded by her loving husband and family at the age of 60.   At a later date, the family will have a private gathering to honor Pamela’s life.

Pamela was born to the late Samuel Fred and Joy May (Teague) Bass in Arvada, Colorado on...

Dec 30, 2020

Ray Eugene Russell, 94 of Woodway, formally of Dallas, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020. He had requested that no services be held.

Ray Eugene Russell, 94 of Woodway, formally of Dallas, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020. He had requested that no services be held.

Ray was born August 8, 1926 to Roy and...

Dec 29, 2020

Everlyn White Humphrey went to be with our Lord and Savior on December 29, 2020.  Memorial Service will be 3 pm, Saturday, January 2, 2021 with a time of visitation before, starting at 2 pm at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.  A committal service will be 2 pm, Friday, January 8, 2021 at the Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery with...

Dec 28, 2020

Kelly Ray Oliver, 62, of McGregor, TX left this earth on December 28, 2020. A memorial will be held at 2:00PM on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at the Exchange Event Center in McGregor.

Kelly was born November 25, 1958 in Waco, TX to Eugene and Shirley (Fleming) Oliver. Kelly grew up in Crawford, TX playing football and...

Dec 28, 2020

Connie Bozeman, 74, of Waco, was born on September 14, 1946 in Killeen, Texas to James and Dorothy Pruett.  Connie was raised and attended school in the Moody, Texas area.

Connie married the love of her life and her partner, Terry Bozeman, in November of 1981.  Terry and Connie enjoyed singing and playing the guitar.  Together they...

Dec 25, 2020

A.D. Sorrells,Jr of Valley Mills passed away December 25, 2020 in Waco. A.D. was the oldest of five children born to Inez Couch and Alvin Dewey Sorrells of Kaufman County Texas. He enlisted in the US Army Air Corp during World War II for pilot training later was transferred to turret gunner training. Once his military service ended he...

Dec 24, 2020

Alberto Siañez, 84, of El Paso, Texas, passed away on December 24, 2020 at home surrounded by his loved ones and his beloved wife. A visitation will be 10-11 AM, Friday, January 1, 2021, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. A catholic mass and funeral will be held at 11 AM, Saturday, January 2, 2021, at St. Louis Catholic Church,...

Dec 23, 2020

JoAnn Taylor Clafferty, 74, of Waco, passed away on December 23, 2020, at home surrounded by her loved ones.  God didn’t want to keep JoAnn and Mike apart any longer. May she rest in Peace.

JoAnn was born May 19, 1946 in Wichita Falls, TX to Thomas Julian Taylor and Warrena Alexander Taylor. As the...

Dec 23, 2020

Dorothy Lee, a longtime McGregor resident, passed away peacefully this week at the age of 90.  Private memorial services will be at First United Methodist Church McGregor with inurnment at McGregor Cemetery with Rev. Victoria Gebert officiating.

Mrs. Lee was born in Penelope, Texas; the daughter of the late Ben Clarence and Bessie Pearl (McGilvray) Mann.  At...

Dec 22, 2020

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

Dec 22, 2020

Alma Burton Crawley, age 77, went to the arms of her Heavenly Father at a local hospital.  A Celebration of her life will be 11 am, Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.  A visitation with her family will be an hour prior to the service.

She was born to Arthur Lee Burton and Nadine...

Dec 22, 2020

Donald Wayne Crockett of Crawford passed away Tuesday morning, December 22, 2020, at the age of 83.  Visitation will be 5 to 7 P.M. Monday December 28, 2020, at First United Methodist Church of Crawford, 376 W. 6th St. Crawford, Texas 76638.  The funeral service will be 10:00 A.M. Tuesday December 29, at the church with Rev. Robyn Young...

Dec 19, 2020

Kris Tynes, 46, of Waco passed away unexpectedly on December 19, 2020 of a non-COVID-related illness while surrounded by loved ones in Waco, TX. A visitation will be 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel. A funeral service will be held Thursday, December 24, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. also at Grace Gardens...

Dec 19, 2020

La familia de Juan Manuel Juárez Maldonado se entristece al anunciar su fallecimiento el 19 de diciembre de 2020 a la edad de 37 años. Nació el 29 de agosto de 1983 de Raquel Maldonado Herrera y Basilio Juárez Ornelas, en Panuco, Veracruz México. Le sobreviven su amada esposa de diez años, Maribel Hernandez; hijo, Juan Diego Juárez; hermanas,...