Obituaries

Jul 16, 2020

Mary Edna Lavender Gilbert, age 96, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Waco, Texas.  She was born March 29, 1924 in Waco to Luther Curtis and Edna Vachel Lavender.

Mary Edna married the love of her life, Walter Carlton Gilbert, on August 29, 1942.  She was an accomplished...

Jul 15, 2020

Paul Castillo Zamarripa, 81, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 in Austin, TX.  Visitation will be from 8 am to 5 pm, Wednesday, July 22, 2020. You may come by and pay your respects. The family will have a private service on Thursday, July 23, 2020, followed by interment at Oakwood Cemetery.  Wearing masks and social distancing will...

Jul 15, 2020

Joyce LaVerne Booth Rigby, “MeMe”, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother was granted her wings July 15, 2020, and left earth for her promised place in heaven with her savior Jesus Christ at the age of 89.

MeMe was born in the tiny town of Plain Dealing, Louisiana on August 7, 1930.   She graduated with a degree in...

Jul 12, 2020

Karen Smith of McGregor passed away Sunday morning July 12, 2020,  at the age of 62.  A memorial visitation will be 6:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. Wednesday July 15, 2020, in the chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home,  8220 Woodway Dr. Waco.

Karen was born March 1, 1958, in Waterloo, Iowa, the daughter of the late Kenneth...

Jul 8, 2020

Richard Woolam, 67, cherished Husband, Dad, Granddaddy and Friend, flew home to the arms of Christ on July 8, 2020. He entered this world on December 8, 1952 in Abilene, TX, born to Alvis and Johnnye Woolam. He spent his Wonder Years (as he called them) in Ridgecrest, CA. Those who remain are his Bride, Donna, Sons Dustin and...

Jul 7, 2020

James Douglas Newberry went to his heavenly home July 7, 2020 at the age of 96.  Funeral services will be 2:00 pm, Friday, July 10, 2020 in the Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel.  Interment will follow at Waco Memorial Park.  Brother Billy Edwards will officiate.  A visitation with the family will be at 1:00 pm, prior to the service....

Jul 5, 2020

Cody Heston Farr, 29, of Lorena, Tx passed away July 5, 2020 at his home.  A visitation will be 6-9 pm, Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10 am Friday, July 10, 2020 with Reverend Wayne Williams of Renew Church.  Burial will follow at Lorena Cemetery, Lorena, Tx. Due to current...

Jul 3, 2020

*** UPDATE*** Doug Dodson, 78, of Waco, passed away July 3, 2020.  Due to the conditions of the pandemic at this time, the family chose to wait for a safer time to honor him. This amazing man will be celebrated on June 12, 2021 at 1 pm at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. We, his wife and children, hope all...

Jul 1, 2020

Frank Lee Dahly, 85, of Aquilla went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 1, 2020.  A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Frank was born March 22, 1935 in Downing, Missouri to Charles and Doris Dahly.  He graduated from high school in Winterset Iowa in 1954.  In 1955 he enlisted in...

Jun 29, 2020

Clarence Boles, Jr. 91, of Waco passed away on June 29, 2020 at Westview Manor Nursing Home in McGregor, Texas after a long illness.  The family will hold a private memorial service at St. Jerome Catholic Church on Saturday, July 11th.  Following the memorial, Clarence will be interred at the St. Jerome Catholic Church Columbarium.

Clarence was...

Jun 24, 2020

Jeffrey (Jeff) Michael Greuel, formerly from Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin moved to Waco, Texas in 1982. In 1993, he met Chloe King and in 1996, they married July 20. Jeff passed away suddenly Wednesday evening June 24, 2020, at the age of 60 years old.  A memorial visitation will be from 5:30pm to 8:30pm Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at...

Jun 23, 2020

Mihai Ilnitschi, age 75, went to heaven peacefully on Tuesday night June 23, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.

Mihai was born in Seica Mare, Romania on August 10, 1944 to Elisabeta and Anton Ilnitchi, shortly after his parents were forced to flee from the war in Chernivtsi, Russia and moved to Romania. After graduating from high...

Jun 22, 2020

Janetta Branscome Ellis, beautiful wife, mother, sister, friend and “Dolly” to 7 grandchildren, was called home on June 22, 2020.

Janetta was born on August 23, 1951 to Joseph and Jane Branscome in Terrell, Texas. Janetta met the love of her life, Richard Ellis, in Waco at Richfield High school. She asked him to Corrigan weekend and...

Jun 19, 2020

Michael Anthony Meeks age 49 of Waco, Texas passed away peacefully on June 19, 2020 in his home after battling a long illness.

A memorial will be held at the Bridge Christian Church 308 Compton Rd Crawford Texas on Saturday June 27, 2020 at 2:00 PM.

Michael was born in Waco, Texas to George and...

Jun 18, 2020

Felix Donovan Flavin, 16 months, received his angel wings on June 18, 2020 after a long illness. Felix was born on February 18, 2019 in Dallas, TX to Patrick and Rebecca (McCumbers) Flavin of Woodway. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his grandparents, Dorma Dawson of Nebo, West Virginia; Jack McCumbers of Chloe, West Virginia; and...

Jun 12, 2020

Melvin (Mel) Lee Hartley Jr. , 81,  passed away on June 12, 2020 in Waco, Texas. His celebration memorial will be announced  at a later date due to risks of travel and social gatherings at this time.

Melvin was born on October 24, 1938  in El Paso, Texas to parents Marie Herring Hartley and Melvin Lee Hartley...

Jun 12, 2020

Dana Lyn Abbe went home to Jesus on June 12, 2020 at the age of 50. Dana was born to Dewey C. Abbe and Darlene Abbe in Waco, Texas on August 14, 1969. She is survived by her brothers, Steve Abbe and his wife Cyndi of Bruceville, Rick Abbe and his wife Suzanne of Robinson, and her sister, Darla...

Jun 8, 2020

Violet V. Barnett-Dorris, 99, of Waco passed away Monday, June 8, 2020, at her home.  A Graveside Service will be 10:00 am, Monday, June 15th at Waco Memorial Park.

Granny was born June 18, 1920 in Tekay, rural Hill County, to John and Annie Murphy.  She was one of seven children.  She spent the majority of her...

Jun 7, 2020

On Sunday, June 7, 2020, Leonarda (Lola) Leija, loving mother of three children was blessed to be called to heaven.

Mom went by Lola and was born in Reagan, Texas on November 6, 1936 to Felicita Orozco . Mom’s upbringing was special and was raised in 4 states Texas, Arkansas, Missouri and Florida. Mom was blessed to...

May 31, 2020

Annette Irene Williams, 57, of McGregor, passed away on May 31, 2020 in Waco, Texas.

Visitation for family only will be held at Grace Gardens Funeral Home on June 3, 2020 from 2- 3 p.m.

Annette was born on September 8, 1962, in Waco,Tx, to Charles Randall and Jane Young. She graduated from McLennan Community...