Obituaries

Oct 10, 2019

Homero Armando Barrios, born December 7, 1936, passed away peacefully at the age of 82 on October 10, 2019. A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 12, 2019, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Grace Garden’s Funeral Home. The Family will receive visitors following the memorial service at 702 W Billington Waco, TX 76706.

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Oct 7, 2019

Steven Allen Burton went to be with the Lord on October 7, 2019 in Houston, Texas. Funeral Services will be 1:00 pm, Friday, October 11, 2019 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home with Rev. Dick Gilbert officiating.  Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco.  A Visitation with the family will be 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Thursday, October 10 at...

Oct 5, 2019

Chief Warrant Officer (retired) John G. “Jack” Tucker, a long time resident of Hewitt, passed away Saturday afternoon Oct. 5, 2019, at the age of 88.  Visitation will be 6 to 8 P.M. Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019, in the Parlor of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr.   The funeral service will be 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, Oct 9, 2019,...

Oct 3, 2019

On Thursday October 3, 2019 Nathan Alexander Riddle, beloved son, brother and father passed away in Waco, TX at the age of 24.

Nathan was born on April 11, 1995 in Riverside, CA as the first of five children to Brian and Angela (Gregg) Riddle. He attended Blackman High School in Murfreesboro, TN and graduated...

Oct 2, 2019

Robert Warren Peacock, 83, of Woodway, Texas, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away peacefully, Wednesday, October 2, 2019.  A Celebration of his life will be at 12:00 pm, Tuesday, October 15, 2019, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home in Woodway, Texas, followed by an interment at Oakwood Cemetery.  A visitation with his family will be 6:00 –...

Oct 2, 2019

Edward Lee Wittner, 89, of Waco, passed away, Wednesday, October 2, 2019.  A Celebration of his life will be 1:30 pm, Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Columbus Avenue Baptist Church.  A Visitation will be 5:00 – 7:00 pm, Friday, October 4, 2019 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.  A family interment will be 10:30 am, Saturday, October 5, 2019 at...

Sep 28, 2019

William Jake Waltrip was born to William James and Cindy Waltrip on July 31, 1991 in Waco and passed away very unexpectedly on September 28, 2019. A celebration of his Life will be 1:00 pm, Friday, October 4, 2019 at First Baptist Church - Hewitt, 301 S. 1st Street, Hewitt, Texas  A Visitation with the family will be 5:00...

Sep 24, 2019

Jimmy Dave Moore, 82, of Woodway passed away September 24, 2019 surrounded by his wife and children. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Elsa Joanne Lutz “Jody” Moore; three sons: David Blair Moore and wife Tonya Noble Moore, Christopher Steven Moore and wife Cathie Coatsworth Moore, Joseph Augustus Moore and wife Mendee Plemons Moore; two daughters:...

Sep 23, 2019

John Senter Farrar died peacefully on September 23, 2019 at the home of his daughter Diane Farrar Boles in Waco, Texas.  John was born on May 24, 1933 in Itawamba County, Mississippi. Family hardships suffered during the depression, however, caused John and his siblings, his mother, and his maternal grandparents to ultimately settle in Scott County, Missouri.

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Sep 21, 2019

Joe Donald Hendrix passed away suddenly on September 21, 2019 from a cardiac event.  A Memorial Service will be 4:00 pm Friday, September 27, 2019 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Williams officiating.  A reception will follow.  A visitation with the family will be 3:00 pm Friday, September 27, 2019 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

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Sep 19, 2019

Delores LaRae (Lasly) Guest, 81, of Woodway, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 19, 2019.  Funeral Services will be 10:00 am, Tuesday September 24, 2019 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home with Rev. Terry Graham officiating.  Interment will follow at Moody Cemetery.  A visitation will be 5:00 – 7:00 pm, Monday September 23, 2019 at Grace Gardens Funeral...

Sep 17, 2019

Robert (“Bob”) Stephan Martin, 76, passed away on Tuesday, Sep. 17, after a courageous battle with cancer.  Bob was born on Aug. 21, 1943 in Fort Worth, Texas.  He was the son of the late Shelby Martin and Lucille Smith-Martin.  Bob grew up in Cresson, TX and graduated from high school in Roswell, NM. He attended New Mexico State...

Sep 14, 2019

Lindsey Renee Ashley, 33, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2019.  A graveside service will be 10:30am, Friday, September 20, 2019 at Rosemound Cemetery.

Lindsey was born July 1, 1986 in Waco, Texas to Bo  and Sharon Ashley.

She is preceded in death by her father.

She is survived by her mother; and children,...

Sep 12, 2019

John David (Dave) Cearley of Moody, Texas formerly of Austin, passed from this earthly realm to his heavenly reward on Thursday, September 12, 2019.  He was a liver transplant recipient over 21 years ago, and fought a long battle with PBC. Funeral Service will be at noon, Saturday, September 14, 2019 at Liberty Hill Baptist Church, Moody, Texas.  Interment...

Sep 7, 2019

Gracie Elizabeth Mata passed away unexpectedly Saturday Sept. 7, 2019, at the age of 54.   A memorial service will be 2:00 P.M. Sunday Sept. 15, 2019, in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr. with Rev. Kristin Jack officiating.  A reception will follow at Central Christian Church, 4901 Lake Shore Drive.

Gracie was born...

Sep 5, 2019

Dennis Fagerberg, Jr. of McGregor passed away Thursday night, Sept. 5, 2019, in Dallas at the age of 34.  Visitation will be 6 to 7 P.M. Tuesday Sept. 10, 2019, in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr.  The Rosary will be recited immediately following the visitation by Deacon Tony Arocha.  A funeral service will be...

Aug 30, 2019

One of the greatest Moms in the world, Betty Hampton Tate, peacefully entered her eternal reward on August 30, 2019, one day shy of her 93rd birthday. Visitation will be 12:00 p.m., September 4, 2019, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, followed by a celebration of her life at 1:00 p.m., in the Grace Gardens Chapel, 8220 Woodway Dr., with...

Aug 30, 2019

Dorothy Gwendolyn (Gwen) Alexander McNair, was born September 27, 1925, in Waco, TX the daughter of the late Albert Goldburg and Ella Elizabeth (Simpson) Alexander, passed away August 30, 2019, with her family by her side.  She was 93

Gwen graduated from Crawford High School and then attended Four-C Business College in Waco.  On May 25, 1944,...

Aug 29, 2019

John Lee McLaurin of Hewitt, TX, passed away on August 29, 2019 at the age of 68. He is predeceased by his parents, John McLaurin and Letha Long, and his older sister. He is survived by Kay McLaurin, his loving wife of 47 years. He is lovingly remembered by his daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and Spencer McIntosh of Liberty,...

Aug 24, 2019

Howard Gruetzner of Hewitt passed away early Saturday morning, August 24, 2019, at the age of 70.  Visitation will be 6 to 8 P.M. Thursday, August 29, 2019, in the chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr.  Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Friday, August 30, 2019, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home with Jordan Hubbard officiating.  Interment...