Obituaries

Jun 30, 2019

Curtis Kilgore, 78, of Hewitt, went to be with his Lord and Savior, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, June 30, 2019.  A Funeral Service will be 10 am, Wednesday, July 3rd at Grace Gardens Funeral Home with Reverends Steve and Cyndi Abbe officiating.  An Interment will follow at Moody Cemetery with Naval Military Honors.  A Visitation...

Jun 29, 2019

James A. Bell, of Hewitt, TX passed away at the age of 72 on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at his home surrounded by family. A Funeral Service will be 1:00 pm Friday, July 5th at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, with Brother Billy Edwards officiating.  Interment with Military Honors will follow at Waco Memorial Park.  A Visitation will be 5:00-7:00...

Jun 27, 2019

Stephen M. Harrup passed away June 27th, 2019 in Waco, TX.  A Graveside Service will be at 11:00 am, Friday, July 5th at Waco Memorial Park.  A Visitation with the family will be from  6:00-8:00 pm, Thursday, July 4th at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

Stephen M. Harrup was born October 27th, 1938 in Oklahoma City, OK.  Steve...

Jun 25, 2019

Austin Moore passed away Tuesday afternoon, June 25, 2019 at the age of 25.  A visitation will be from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel, 8220 Woodway Dr. The memorial service will immediately follow at 2:00 P.M., with Rev. Peter Kirby officiating.

Austin was born April 16, 1994 ...

Jun 23, 2019

Charlene Perdue passed away Sunday morning June 23, 2019, at the age of 91.  A visitation will be from 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. Saturday June 29, 2019, at Day Spring Baptist Church with the funeral service commencing at 10:00 A.M. Rev. Tiffani Harris will be officiating.  Interment will be 2:00 P.M. Wednesday July 3, 2019, at Fort Sam...

Jun 22, 2019

Robert “Bob” McLaughlin passed away Saturday June 22, 2019, at the age of90.  Graveside services and interment will be 10:00 A.M. Tuesday June 25, 2019, at China Spring Cemetery with Rev. Wayne Williams officiating.

Bob was born and reared in Jewett, Texas, the son of the late Robert Frank and Vesta Pauline ( Platt) McLaughlin.  He graduated...

Jun 8, 2019

Geraldine Ann Towns, 80, died peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on June 8, 2019.  Services will be 11:00 am, Tuesday, at the First United Methodist Church of Mart, Texas with Pastor Amy Chambers and Pastor Cynthia Moss officiating.  A private family Burial service will follow at the Mart Cemetery.

Geraldine was born February 18, 1939 in...

Jun 7, 2019

Edwin Lechler, a longtime McGregor businessman, passed away early Friday morning June 7, 2019, at the age of 90.  A memorial visitation will be 1:00 P.M. Monday June 10, 2019, at College Avenue Baptist Church, 201 S. Monroe Street, McGregor with the memorial service following at 2:00 P.M.   Rev Philip Riegel  and Rev. Carroll Hambrick will officiate.

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Jun 6, 2019

Teri Joe (Baxley) Van Niel, 53, of Waco, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2019.  A visitation with the family will be 2-4 pm, Sunday, June 9, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

Teri Joe was born May 29, 1966 in Marlin, Texas to Jimmy Baxley and Joe Carolyn Tye.  Teri was an avid Dallas Stars Hockey fan.  She...

Jun 5, 2019

With sorrow, we announce the passing of an amazing husband, father and son. Michael Eric Forseth was killed suddenly in a car accident on the morning of June 5, 2019 at the age of 39.

Michael was born in Amarillo,Tx on March 27,1980 and he grew up in Borger, TX graduating from Borger High School in 1998....

Jun 3, 2019

John Brady Waldon passed away on June 3, 2019 in Waco, Texas at the age of 81. Funeral services will be 4:30 pm Thursday, June 6, 2019 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home . Visitation will be 3:00 to 4:30 pm prior to the funeral.

John Brady Waldon was born March 29, 1938, in Short Mountain, Arkansas. He...

May 31, 2019

Faith Martin, infant daughter of Steve and Laura  Martin, passed away suddenly May 31, 2019, in Waco.  A. private service will be in the Parlor of Grace Gardens Funeral Home with Rev. Jeff Hatton officiating.  Private interment will be in Waco's beautiful Oakwood Cemetery.

Other survivors include four brothers, Oak Martin, John Martin, Bruce Martin, Walker Martin;...

May 30, 2019

Ramona Clarkson Allen went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 30, 2019. Services will be 11:00 am, Monday, June 3 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. A family interment will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be 2 - 4 pm, Sunday, June 2 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

Ramona was born February 15, 1936...

May 26, 2019

Wilbur Leo Bales passed away May 26, 2019 at the age of 80.  A Graveside service will be 2:00 pm, Thursday, May 30 at White Rock Cemetery in Ross with Bobby Wheat officiating.  A visitation with the family will be 6:00-8:00 pm, Wednesday, May 29th at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

Leo was born in Clarkson, Texas, one...

May 22, 2019

Marion Royce Portwood, 80, of Hewitt, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2019.  A Funeral Service will be 11:00 am, Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum.  A visitation with the family will be 10:00 am, prior to the service.

Royce was born April 30, 1939 in Bullard, Texas.  He grew up in Waco.  At the...

May 19, 2019

Esther Martha Peacock, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at The Delaney at Lake Waco.  A Funeral Service will be 11:00 am, Friday, May 24, 2019 at St. Albans Episcopal Church in Waco.  A Committal will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.  A visitation with the family will be 6:00 – 8:00...

May 17, 2019

Brenda Zimmerman passed away Friday May 17, 2019, at the age of 57.  A memorial service will be 2:30 P.M. Tuesday May 21, 2019, in the Chapel of Highland Baptist Church, 3014 Maple Ave, Waco with Rev. John Durham officiating.

Brenda was born October 20, 1961, in Corsicana, Texas, the daughter of the late Alvin Ray and...

May 15, 2019

Thomas William Edmondson, 68, of Lorena, passed away Wednesday, May 15th surrounded by loved ones.  A Funeral Service will be 10 am, Monday, May 20th at Woodway First United Methodist Church with Rev. Bryan Patrick officiating.  A visitation with the family will be 5 to 7 pm, Sunday, May 19th, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

Tom was...

May 14, 2019

In loving memory of Baby Kaleb Lee Saldana

Our precious little angel Kaleb Lee Saldana was born with his wings. Kaleb, the beloved infant son of M'Cayla Lee Saldana of Waco,Tx.

Father Cyril Ejaidu will officiate the Services at 1:00 pm, Monday, May 20th at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, followed by a committal at Waco...

May 11, 2019

Anna Lou (Judy) Dees, 80, of Hewitt, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019.  A Funeral Service will be 1:00pm, Thursday, May 16 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.  A visitation with the family will be 6:00-8:00 pm, Wednesday, May 15th in the Grace Gardens Funeral Home Parlor.

Anna Lou (Judy) was born August, 31, 1938 in Groesbeck, Texas...