Obituaries

Nov 1, 2020

Eduardo Lucio Contreras, of Waco, Texas, passed away peacefully at the age of 91, on Sunday, November 1, 2020. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation 6 to 7 p.m. Friday, November 6, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Drive, with a Rosary at 7 p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at...

Oct 31, 2020

Alfred Leverenz, 94, of Waco, Passed away Saturday, October 31, 2020.  The family will have a private interment at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery at a later date.

Al Leverenz grew up in Winsconsin. He left High School at 17 to help the war effort. He was in the Navy and stationed in the Pacific Arena. After...

Oct 27, 2020

Cody Wayne Parrish passed away Tuesday night Oct. 27, 2020, at the age of 45.  Visitation will be 2 to 4 P.M. Saturday Oct. 31, 2020, in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr.  Navel honors will be rendered at 4:00 pm.  Face coverings are required.

Cody was born July 1, 1975,in Gatesville, Texas,...

Oct 26, 2020

James Emery Carlson (Jim) of TempleTX passed away unexpectedly October 26, 2020 at his home.  A celebration of life will be 5-7 PM Friday, October 30, 2020 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home 8220 Woodway Drive, Waco TX.  Wearing a mask and social distancing will be required at the funeral home. Please wear your favorite jeans in honor of Jim....

Oct 25, 2020

Doug Brumley of Gatesville passed away suddenly Sunday afternoon, October 25, 2020, at the age of 62.  To celebrate his life, a private gathering will be held.

Doug was born Nov. 6, 1957, in Benton, Ark, the son of the late Jehu Sherman and Bonice Florene (Thompson) Brumley.  Moving to Texas at an early age, he attended...

Oct 18, 2020

Willis Albert (Bill) Turner, Jr passed away in Morgantown, West Virginia and was promoted to new Kingdom assignments in Heaven on October 18, 2020.  He was born in Lubbock, Texas on May 29, 1943 to Willis Albert (Bill) Turner, Sr and Emma J Holmes Turner.

Bill was raised in Sudan, Texas and graduated from Sudan High School...

Oct 16, 2020

Aldo Costa, 59, went on to be with his Beloved Savior Jesus Christ on October 16th 2020. A Celebration of Life service will be 12 pm noon, Central Standard Time, Saturday, October 24th, 2020 at Radiant Church in Waco TX.  The Service will be LIVE STREAMED with access to the link on Nicole Costa Henderson or Micah Costa Facebook...

Oct 15, 2020

On Thursday, October 15, Eleanora Helene “Nona” Carini Hankins, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother passed away at the age of 97.

Nona was born on September 26, 1923 in Bardi, Italy to Joseph and Mary (Rollieri) Carini.  On June 13, 1946, she married Thomas Stayton Hankins in Paris, France, then immigrated to...

Oct 14, 2020

Roy Henderson, 75 of Hewitt, Texas passed away on October 14, 2020.  A honorary military graveside service will be at 12:01 pm October 20, 2020 at Waco Memorial Park.  Visitation will be on October 19, 2020 from 4pm to 7 pm at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Drive, Waco, Texas 76712.

Mr. Henderson was born October...

Oct 14, 2020

Billy Joe Scott, of Waco, successfully finished his race on earth on October 14, 2020.  Family and friends will gather to celebrate his life on Saturday, October 17, at 12:00noon at Grace Gardens Funeral Home in Waco.

Billy Joe was born in Robinson, Texas, on February 19, 1933 to G.B. and Loena Truitt Scott, the second of...

Oct 9, 2020

LaVaughn Lee Gibson passed away peacefully at her home with her daughters by her side on Friday, October 9, 2020. Funeral Services will be 11 am, Tuesday, October 13, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home with Pastor Kip Osborne officiating. Interment will follow at Eddy Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-7 pm, Monday, October 12, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

Oct 7, 2020

Vincent “Pike” Anderson, 76, of Hewitt, died on Wednesday, October 7, 2020, at Providence Hospice Place surrounded by his family after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. A service to celebrate his life will be held 11 a.m. on Monday, October 12, 2020 at Grace Garden Funeral Home in Woodway, Texas. The Rev. John T. Wells will officiate....

Oct 5, 2020

Heaven gained another angel! A Loving Husband and Father, Jimmy G. Stone passed away Monday, October 5, 2020, after a lengthy battle with kidney issues. A Funeral Service will be 1:30 pm, Friday, October 9, 2020 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home with Brother Billy Edwards officiating.  Interment will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Park with Military Honors.  A visitation...

Oct 5, 2020

Patsy Allene Northcott of Crawford went to be with her Lord and Savior on Oct. 5, 2020, at the age of 79.  A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, Oct.10, 2020, at the First United Methodist Church in Crawford with Reverend Robyn Young officiating. Patsy was born on Dec. 15, 1940, in Grants Pass, Oregon,...

Oct 3, 2020

Jeffrey "Chappy" Jayne, 55, of Valley Mills, Texas, formerly of Divernon, Illinois, beloved Husband, Father and Papa was called to his eternal resting place on October 3, 2020. There will be a time of visitation with his family from 6-8 pm, Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home in Woodway.

He entered this world on...

Oct 3, 2020

Debbie Kay "Memaw" Bagley Cox of Waco, passed away early Saturday morning October 3, 2020, at the age of 64.  Visitation will be 9 to 10 A.M. Saturday October 10, 2020, in the Chapel of Grace Gardens  Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr. The funeral service will immediately follow at 10 A.M. in the chapel with Rev. Darrick Bledsoe and...

Oct 3, 2020

Chuck (Charles) Beghtel, 88, passed away and started his journey of peaceful rest on Oct. 3.  Chuck, well known to many as both an insurance agent and lawn care service provider, will be greatly missed.  Chuck is survived by his wife of 68 years, Darlene, and by his four children Doug, Diane, Darla and David, along with 10 grandchildren...

Sep 30, 2020

Dolores Keen, 79 of Waco, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 30, 2020.  Per her request there will be no services.

Dee was born on May 31, 1941 in Buffalo, New York to Dolores and Harold Davey.  She grew up in Pleasantville, New York where she went to school and graduated.  She attended Wheelock College in Boston...

Sep 29, 2020

Joe Anne Wilbanks passed away peacefully on Sep 29, 2020 surrounded by her family, after a courageous prolonged battle with cancer.  A visitation with the family will be from 2-4 pm, Saturday, October 3rd at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.  Social Distancing and wearing masks will be required. The family asks you to wear your craziest mask in honor of...

Sep 28, 2020

Greg Swartz, age 72, passed away September 28, 2020. He was born June 14, 1948 in Medina, Ohio to Philip and Doris. He married the love of his life, Donna June Swartz, November 21, 1976 in Waco, Tx.  A Celebration of his life will be 3:00 pm, Saturday, October 10th at the Woodway Carleen Bright Arboretum, 9100 Bosque Blvd...