Obituaries

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...

Sep 28, 2020

Billy Sam Gullion passed from this life September 28, 2020 into the arms of Jesus.  Services will be at Grace Gardens in Waco on Friday at 10am, with visitation Thursday 6-8pm.  Our precious friend and minister, Bert Mercer will lead the service.  Due to current guidelines, we will require face coverings, temperature checks and registration to attend visitations and...

Sep 25, 2020

Alicia Duron Yglecias was born December 5, 1929 in Malakoff, TX.  A resident of Speegleville, TX of 52 years,  died September 25, 2020. A rosary will be said at 9:30 am, Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at St. Jerome's Catholic Church.  A Funeral Mass will follow at 10 am, with an inurnment at Oakwood Cemetery.  The family requests that everyone...

Sep 23, 2020

Phillip Wayne Hill, 80, of Waco, Texas, passed from this life surrounded by his family at Providence Hospital on Wednesday, September 23.  He was a proud 1958 graduate of Dixie High School, a 1968 graduate of Arkansas State University.  He was employed as an engineer for Emerson Electric in Paragould, Arkansas for over 30 years.  He was a faithful...

Sep 22, 2020

Joe Koelzer passed away Tuesday night Sept. 22, 2020, at the age of 81.  A memorial service will be 1:30 P.M. Friday Oct. 2, 2020 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Roy Marshall officiating.  Private inurnment will be at a later date at Waco Memorial Park.

Mr. Koelzer was born July 6, 1939, in De...

Sep 22, 2020

Stacy Leigh Luera (Posey) of McGregor, passed away on September 22, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family.  Visitation will be Thursday, September 24th from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr., Waco.  Funeral Services will be Friday, September 25th , 11:00 am at Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Danny...

Sep 17, 2020

Richard Wayne Fogleman, 57, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and joyfully entered the gates of heaven on Sept. 17, 2020, after a short but courageous battle with cancer.

A celebration of his life will be 11 am, Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Drive, Woodway, Texas, with Rev....

Sep 14, 2020

Art Sepeta passed away on September 14, 2020 in Cleburne, TX.  Art was born October 11, 1931 in Cleveland, OH to Theresa and Alois Sepetowski. Art was raised in Cleveland where he excelled in basketball, baseball and ice hockey.  He graduated from Ohio University, where he met and married his college sweetheart Diane.  Commissioned a U.S. Army officer and...

Sep 12, 2020

Bobbie Hale Day passed away early Sat. morning Sept. 12, 2020, at the age of 95.  Visitation will be from 5 to 7 P.M. Mon. Sept 14, 2020, in the Parlor of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr.  The funeral service will be at 1:00 P.M. Tues. Sept 15, 2020, in Grace Gardens Chapel with Rev. Dennis Rejcek...

Sep 5, 2020

Our Beloved Eric Johnson, who was 31 yrs. old went to be in Heaven on September 5th of 2020. A Celebration of his life will be 3:00 pm, Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home with Rev. Josh Pruett officiating.  A Visitation with the family will be 5:00-7:00 pm, Friday, September 11th at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.  ...

Sep 5, 2020

James Moffatt, former resident of Texarkana, Texas, passed away on September 5, 2020, at Providence Hospice in Waco, Texas at the age of 83.  Graveside services and interment will be Monday September, 7, 2020, in Davidson Cemetery in Gatesville, Texas next to his daughter Diane.  Reverend Bud Miller will be officiating at the service under the direction of Grace...

Sep 1, 2020

Shawn Brody Carter, 21, of Moody, Texas, a beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, great grandson and friend, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2020 in Moody, Texas.  A Celebration of his life will be 11:00 am, Monday, September 7, 2020 at Central Texas Sportsman Club, at 685 Centex Sportsman Road, Temple (Belton) with Rev. Steve and Cyndi Abbe officiating.

Aug 30, 2020

Bobby Jack Smith, 79, of Waco, passed away on August 30, 2020 after a long battle with chronic illness and vascular dementia. Funeral Services will be at 9 A.M. Thursday, September 3, 2020, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, with Pastor Brock Sanders officiating. A visitation will be 5 to 7 P.M. on Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at Grace Gardens...

Aug 28, 2020

Robert Smoot Baldridge, 76, passed away Friday, August 28th, 2020, at his home in Woodway, Texas. Arrangements will be handled by Grace Gardens Funeral Home & Crematory. Honoring his request and due to the exigencies of COVID-19, there will be no formal service.

Bob was born March 4th, 1944, in Waco, Texas. He was the older child...

Aug 26, 2020

Robert E. Hernandez died at age 71 after telling stories with his “muscleman” hospice nurse just moments earlier. The farmer, loving husband, dedicated dad, adoring grandfather, and protector told his last story on August 26, 2020, which probably cannot be printed here.  A Celebration of Life Service will be 11 am, Saturday, August 29, 2020 at Grace Gardens Funeral...