Obituaries

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...

May 30, 2020

Larry Or Slaughter, 65, of Waco, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2020.  A Graveside Service will be in Ridge Park Cemetery, Hillsboro, 11 am, Saturday, June 6, 2020.  A Wake will be from 5 – 8 pm, Friday, June 5, 2020 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

Larry was born October 19, 1954 to the late Charles and...

May 28, 2020

Jimmy (Jim) Dale Gammel, a longtime McGregor resident who recently moved to Valley Mills in 2019, passed away suddenly Thursday evening May 28, 2020, at the age of 71. A memorial visitation will be 1 to 4 PM Sunday May 31, 2020, in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr., Waco, TX.

Jim was...

May 20, 2020

Harriet Cecilia Eaton, 72, of Hewitt, Texas, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2020. A Celebration of her life will be at 2:00 PM, Sunday, May 24 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. A visitation with family and friends will be at 1:00 PM.

Harriet was born on July 28, 1947, to Milton and Regina Parrish in Birmingham, Alabama....

May 19, 2020

Earl Lee Stabeno, 93, of Woodway, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2020. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 23, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, with Pastor Heath Kirkwood of First Baptist Church of Lorena officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 5 to 7 p.m, Friday, May 22,...

May 15, 2020

John Charles Graves of Lorena passed away at the age of 83.

“He had a servant’s heart”.  Born at home in Hubbard, Texas to James Howlett Graves and Annie Laura Moser .  He grew up in Bellmead, Texas and attended LaVega schools (grades 1-12).  At the age of 13, his first job was working as a “soda...

May 15, 2020

Wanda Jean Griffith Blackwell went to be with her savior on Friday, May 15th at 6:00 p.m. 2020, at age 91. A Funeral Service will be 1:00 pm, Thursday, May 21st at Grace Gardens Funeral Home with Dr. Grant Kaul officiating. An interment at Chapel Hill Memorial Park will follow.  A Visitation with the family will be 5-7 pm,...

May 12, 2020

Barbara June Oxner, 84, of Waco, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 12th surrounded by her loving family.  A Celebration of her life will be at a later date.

Barbara was born to Arthur and Alice Elliott June 17, 1935 in Wichita Falls, Texas. She was a 1954 graduate from the Waco State Home.  After graduation, she went...

May 10, 2020

Bill Buck, a McGregor native and longtime business man, passed away late Sunday night, May 10, 2020, at the age of 89, after a 10-month battle with lung cancer.  A graveside memorial service and inurnment will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday May 16, 2020, at McGregor Cemetery with Jeff Straub officiating, under the direction of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220...

May 8, 2020

Donald J. Bayer, 85, passed away Friday evening, May 8, 2020.  A short memorial service will be 2:00 pm Wednesday, May 13th at Grace Gardens Funeral home in Woodway Texas. In light of current times, we will be holding a Celebration of Life get together in a few months when it is safe to travel.

Don was...

May 5, 2020

Harold Dean Allison, a longtime McGregor resident, died Tuesday May 5, 2020.  A visitation will be 6 to 8 P.M. Friday May 8, 2020, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr. The Graveside services and interment will be 3:00 P.M. Saturday May 9, 2020, at McGregor Cemetery with Jimmy Hering officiating.

Dean was born January 10,...

May 4, 2020

Wesley Allan Reinke, 32, of the Waco area, passed away Monday, May 4th, 2020.  A Celebration of his life will be 11 am, Saturday, May 9, 2020 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.  An inurnment will follow at Waco Memorial Park.

Wesley was born and raised in the Waco area.  He was a 2007 graduate of Coolidge High...

Apr 29, 2020

Charles E. Stroud, age 88 of Hewitt passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2020.  The family will hold a brief visitation for family and friends at 11 AM on Saturday May 2, 2020 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, followed by a private graveside service and burial at Waco Memorial Park in Waco, Texas.

Charles Stroud was born March...

Apr 26, 2020

Esther Niño Contreras – October 20, 1927 – April 26, 2020

Esther was born October 20, 1927, in Caldwell, Texas, to Magdaleno and Hermelinda Nino.  She was the third born of eight daughters. Growing up, she attended Waco Schools.

On November 14, 1946, Esther married Jesse Contreras.  They remained married for 42 years until his...