Obituaries

Aug 15, 2020

Dee Williams, 74 of McGregor, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2020. A celebration of life service will be 11:00 am Saturday August 22nd at Freedom of God Ministries at 7549 North State Highway 6 in Waco. Dee was born March 29, 1946 in Canadian Oklahoma. She was raised by Lawrence Armstrong and Marjorie Bunniss. She had six siblings. She...

Aug 15, 2020

Walter Ray Renfro, 82, of McGregor, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, August 15, 2020.  Funeral Services will be 11 am Tuesday, August 18th at Grace Gardens Funeral Home in Woodway with his son in law, Rev William Campbell officiating. A Visitation with the family will begin at 10 am. Interment will follow at Axtell Cemetery. ...

Aug 13, 2020

Dewey C. Abbe, a dedicated father and grandfather (Dewdaddy), passed away at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Waco, TX, on August 13, 2020.  A private family graveside service will be at Waco Memorial Park Cemetery.   The Abbe family encourages you to sign the online register book, or leave a message on the tribute wall.

Aug 12, 2020

Joyce Louise Rentz Riggs, our beautiful blue-eyed mother, was called to feast at the Lord’s table early Wednesday morning, August 12, 2020.

Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday August 22, 2020, with funeral services at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Grace Garden’s Funeral Home, with Dr. Joe Bailey officiating.  Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.

Aug 9, 2020

With heavy hearts, we announce that at 31 years old Michael Charles Dwyer VonRosenberg (Mike), our precious son, brother, family member, and friend passed on Sunday, August 9, 2020 surrounded by his family.

All who knew Michael knew of his kind heart and giving soul. His favorite thing to do was sharing experiences with others...

Aug 8, 2020

Howard Glen Weekley, beloved husband, father and grandpa (Glen-pa), passed away at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Temple, TX, on August 8, 2020.  Funeral services will be 10:30 am, Saturday, August 15th, 2020 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, Woodway, TX. An interment will follow at Stanford Chapel Cemetery in Lorena, TX.  The Family will receive visitors from...

Aug 7, 2020

Ray Schraeder, 84, of McGregor, left this life to enter his heavenly home with Jesus, August 7, 2020.  He was diagnosed with cancer in June.  His family kept his wish and lovingly cared for him at home throughout his brief battle.

A graveside service will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday August 15, 2020, at McGregor Cemetery under the...

Aug 6, 2020

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Aug 5, 2020

Milton Ray Makowsky, known as Mac by most, passed away unexpectedly August 5, 2020 at Providence Hospital in Waco, Texas.  Mac was born February 14, 1941 in Lamesa, Texas, graduated from University High School and Baylor University before enlisting in the Air Force in 1965.  While in the Air Force, Mac became a pilot with the nickname of “Boomer”...

Aug 2, 2020

Carol Annette Copeland, 60, of Waco, Texas left this life peacefully on Sunday, August 2, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. A celebration of life service will be held at a Gathering Oaks Retreat, 316 Canyon Oaks Road, Crawford, TX 76638, on January 9, 2021 at 1:00 pm.

Carol was born January 10, 1960 in Waco,Texas...

Aug 1, 2020

Eldon Whitley, a McGregor civic leader, passed away Saturday August 1, 2020, at the age of 74.   Visitation will be 6 to 8 P.M. Friday Aug. 7, 2020, in the Parlor of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Drive.  Private inurnment will be in Mt. Marion Cemetery in Strawn, Texas.

Mr. Whitley was born May 1, 1946,...

Aug 1, 2020

Ronald Dale “Ron” Ring passed away peacefully on August 1st, 2020 with Family by his side. A Memorial Service will be 2 pm, Wednesday, August 5th at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, a Visitation with the family will be one hour prior. Due to current local guidelines, we will require face coverings, temperature checks, and registration to attend visitations and...

Jul 31, 2020

Olen Edward Bickers, Jr.,  73, of Lorena, formerly Valley Mills, passed away Friday, July 31, 2020 at Providence ICU with his wife at his bedside after a brief and courageous battle with illness.  Visitation will be 2 pm, August 7th at Grace Gardens Funeral Home Parlor, with a 3pm Funeral Service following with Rev. Roy Marshall officiating.

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Jul 31, 2020

Virginia Aviles Salazar passed away Friday, July 31, 2020 in San Antonio, Texas

Family will have a private Rosary, Mass and Interment.

Virginia was born August 9, 1954 in Moody, Texas to Benjamin and Cecilia Aviles.  While employed at Waco Apparel, she met her future husband, Carlos Salazar Jr. They were married on June 10,...

Jul 29, 2020

“Tony” Mark Anthony McGilvray, 67, of Robinson, passed away on July 29, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loved ones after a brief, but courageous battle with esophagus cancer.  A visitation will be 6 to 8pm Sunday, August 2, 2020, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr., Waco, TX.  Funeral services will be Monday, August 3, 2020,...

Jul 27, 2020

Kenneth Ray Furlong (Ken), 67, of Hewitt, went to be with Jesus on July 27 2020 at 1300hrs. He passed in his home surrounded by his loving wife and family after a brief, but courageous battle with cancer.  Visitation with the family will begin an hour prior to the service, at 2:00 pm, Saturday, August 1.  A memorial service...

Jul 26, 2020

Duane Daniels of Waco passed away suddenly Sunday afternoon July 26, 2020, at the age of 61.  The memorial service will be 1:00 P.M. Tuesday August 4, 2020,in the chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr. with Major Jim Taylor and wife April officiating.

Duane was born Sept. 23, 1958, in Waco, Texas, the son...

Jul 21, 2020

Sandra Hambrick passed from this life early Tuesday morning, July 21, 2020, at the age of 77 with her family by her side.

Visitation will be 6 to 8 P.M. Thursday July 23, 2020, in the chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr., Waco.  The funeral service will be 3:00 P.M. Friday July 24, 2020,...

Jul 19, 2020

Leon W. Hesse, 86, of Waco, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, July 19, 2020 after a long hard fought battle with illness. A visitation with his family will be 6 – 8 pm, Friday, July 24, 2020 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. Due to current local guidelines, we will require face coverings.  We encourage you...

Jul 19, 2020

Ignacio “Nacho” Estrada 91, of Hewitt, TX entered eternal life on Sunday, July 19, 2020 at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Hillcrest with his wife and three children by his side.

The family will have a visitation, Rosary, Mass of Christian burial and interment.  All services will be private.

Ignacio was born February...