Obituaries

May 7, 2021

Melodie Ann Smith, 67, of Lorena, Texas passed peacefully from this life the 7th of May, 2021, after a lengthy decline in health. Her memorial service will be held in the meeting house of the Sun Valley Blvd. Church of Christ located at 340 Warren Street in Hewitt/Waco, Texas the 15th of May at 2PM.

Melodie was...

May 4, 2021

Richard Redmond Carpenter, 93, passed from this life on May 4, 2021 in Waco, TX, with family by his side. He was born in Pelham, NY in 1927, the son of Victor and Elsie Cramer Carpenter. His brother, Donald, preceded him in death.

Richard, known as Dick, married Geraldine Edna Crawford in 1951 in Mt. Vernon, NY;...

May 4, 2021

Russell “Rusty” Nall Erwin, 65, of the Waco area, took Jesus’ hand and entered the gates of Heaven on Tuesday, May 4, 2021.  Funeral service will be at 1:00 pm, Saturday, May 8th, at the First United Methodist Church on Cobbs Drive.  A reception with the family will follow.  Interment will be 3:00 pm, Saturday, May 8th, at the...

May 2, 2021

On Sunday, May 2, 2021, Frank Evins passed away at the age of 43. There will be a celebration of life on May 22 at 2:00 at the Matthews Civic Center in Atkins, Arkansas.

Frank was born May 21, 1977 in Houston, Texas to Frank Evins, Sr. and Renee Evins. In 1979 the family moved to Arkansas...

May 1, 2021

Barbara Mae (Foster) Byford, 87, of Woodway, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, in her sleep on Saturday morning, May 1, 2021.  A visitation will be 5 to 7 P.M. Thursday, May 6, 2021, in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr. Waco.  The graveside service and interment will be 10:00 A.M. Friday, May 7, 2021, at...

Apr 30, 2021

William P. Frye of Riesel passed away Friday afternoon, April 30, 2021, at the age of 80.  As per his request, there will not be any public services scheduled.

Apr 27, 2021

Dorothy Jean May Martin was born August 23, 1928 and entered her heavenly reward April 27, 2021, surrounded by loved ones. A celebration of her life will be May 1, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, Waco, Texas.

Dorothy was a drum major, played the French horn, and graduated from Waco High School. Dorothy...

Apr 27, 2021

Robert “Bud” Clendennen, on April 27, 2021, surrounded by loved ones, left this earthly world to go Home to be with his Savior. Graveside services and interment will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday, May 1, 2021, at Chapel Hill Memorial Park with Rev. John Palmer of Waco First Assembly of God officiating. Bud was born July 7, 1928, in McGregor,...

Apr 26, 2021

Michelle Cunningham Wahlberg passed away early Monday morning, April 26, 2021, at the age of 58.  A memorial service will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday, May 1, 2021, at Central Presbyterian Church with Rev. Judith March Hardie officiating.

Michelle was born October 12, 1962, in Jacksonville, Texas, the daughter of Woodie Lee and Dorothy Wynell (Crews) Cunningham.  At...

Apr 25, 2021

On Sunday, April 25, 2021, Vicki Grant passed away at the age of 64. Vicki was born February 4, 1957 in Bryan, Texas, to William Grant and Ella Jo Grant. Growing up, Vicki enjoyed competing in barrel racing and riding in horse shows with her brother. She always loved animals, especially horses and dogs. Vicki also had a passion...

Apr 21, 2021

Jana Marie Barker Woycheshin, 56, of the Waco area, passed away suddenly late Wednesday, April 21, 2021. A Funeral Service will be at 3:00 pm, Sunday, April 25th at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.  A visitation with her family will begin at 2:00 pm. Mask are optional.  If you are unable to attend, the service will be live streamed on...

Apr 19, 2021

Gary Floyd Asbridge, 76, of Waco passed away Monday, April 19, 2021. A time of Memorial will be 3:00 pm, Saturday, April 24, 2021 at the VFW in Hewitt.  Navy Honors will be rendered.

Gary was born November 15, 1944 in Hugo, Colorado to Winnie and Ray Asbridge.  Gary grew up and attended school in Salina, Kansas. ...

Apr 18, 2021

Elizabeth Leigh Erlanson Wooderson, 65, of Peoria, entered into her heavenly reward after a long and valiant battle with cancer on April 18, 2021.  A Celebration of her life will be 11am, Saturday, April 24th at Peoria Baptist Church.  Service will be livestreamed on Eddie Booth's FaceBook page.

Beth, who later became Liz professionally, was born in...

Apr 17, 2021

Daniel Luby Malone Sr. of Waco, Texas, was born on August 15, 1939 in Yazoo City Mississippi to I.D. Malone Jr. and Verlie Mae (Luby) Malone.  He went to his heavenly home on April 17, 2021, at the age of 81. Texas Funeral Service will be 2:00 pm, Friday, April 23rd at Landmark Baptist Church with Bro. Michael Raines...

Apr 13, 2021

Ruby Rebecca Spieckermann Harris passed from this life to the next while at home on April 13, 2021 after a time of illness. Mrs. Harris was born March 13, 1928 to Fred and Florence Spieckermann in Donna, Texas. She graduated from Donna High School. Ruby married Edwin D. Harris February 1, 1948 and they celebrated 59 years of marriage....

Apr 11, 2021

Chris Bunch 33, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, April 11th, after injuries he sustained in an automobile accident.  His service will be Friday, April 16th, 11 a.m. at Victorious Life Church in Waco, with John Rainey officiating.  Burial will follow at the Riesel Cemetery in Riesel, Texas.  Visitation will be Thursday, April 15th, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.at Grace Gardens...

Apr 9, 2021

Anne Glasgow Whitt went to be with Jesus on April 9, 2021. A private graveside service will be at Oakwood Cemetery, with Barry Camp officiating. A public memorial service will be held at a later date.

Anne was born on August 11, 1941, in Waco, Texas. She graduated from Waco High School and attended college at Texas...

Apr 9, 2021

Bob “Robert” Flores passed away Friday, April 9, 2021, at the age of 78.  A visitation will be 6 to 8 P.M. Thursday, April 15, 2021, in the Parlor of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr.  The restation of the Rosary will be 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church,700 Duhurst, San...

Apr 9, 2021

Evelyn Lloyd Campbell passed away Friday, April 9, 2021, at the age of 82.  Graveside services and interment will be at 2:00 pm Thursday, April 15, 2021, at Waco Memorial Park with Roy Marshall officiating.

Born August 5, 1938 in Abilene, Texas, the daughter of W.D. Lloyd and Dorathy (DuBose) Lloyd.  She grew up in Waco, Texas...

Apr 9, 2021

On April 9, 2021, Jimmy Dan Bourland, beloved husband, father, and PawPaw went to rest in the arms of his Lord Jesus Christ. Born on October 18, 1934 to James Henry and Edna Bourland, Jimmy Dan and his brother and two sisters grew up in Abilene, Texas. Early on and continuing throughout his life, Jimmy Dan found great athletic...