Obituaries

Aug 22, 2019

Dave Henson passed away late Thursday night August 22, 2019, at the age of 70.  A memorial visitation will be 5 to 7 PM Monday August 26, 2019, in the parlor of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220  Woodway Dr.

Dave was born February 9, 1949, in Gatesville, Texas, the son of the late Charles Leon and Virginia...

Aug 21, 2019

Joanne Cargill Lux, 91 died peacefully on August 21, 2019.  A celebration of her life will be held at Woodway First United Methodist Church on Sunday, September 8 at 1:30 p.m., Pastor Bryan Patrick officiating.  Private interment will follow at a later date at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco.

Joanne was born January 7, 1928 in Waco, Texas. ...

Aug 18, 2019

David Lynn Menefee, 68, of Moody, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2019 in Waco, Texas.  A Funeral Service will be 10:00 am, Thursday, August 22, 2019 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.  An Internment will be 12:00 pm, Thursday, August 22, 2019 at Moody Cemetery.  A Visitation will be 6:00 – 8:00 pm, Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Grace Gardens...

Aug 17, 2019

Brenda Kay Anderson (Clark), 57, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2019 in Waco, Texas.  A come and go Celebration of her life with her family will be 10 am to noon, Saturday, August 24, 2019 at the Summit Ridge Apartments clubroom, 5433 205 Loop, Temple, Texas 76502.

Brenda was born in Temple, Texas on August 19, 1961,...

Aug 15, 2019

Our precious angel, Noah Emilio Sanchez, beloved son of Raquel Ceballos and Omar Sanchez, went to be with our Lord on August 15, 2019. Rosary will be 5:30pm on Thursday, August 22nd. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00pm, Thursday, August 22, 2019.  Both at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.  A Funeral mass will be at 12:00 pm on Friday, August...

Aug 13, 2019

Ann Marilyn Edwards, of Hewitt, passed away Tuesday afternoon August 13, 2019.  Except for immediate family members, there will be no visitation or services.  Inurnment will be in Memorial Gardens in Fort Myers, Florida.

Marilyn was born in Walkerville, Ontario, Canada, the daughter of the late Herman Elwell and  Lula Esther (Finley) Taylor of Detroit, Michigan. She...

Aug 13, 2019

Larry Joe Schiflett, 81, of Waco, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. A Funeral Service will be 2:00 pm, Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home with burial at Oakwood Cemetery. A visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Friday, August 16, 2019 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

Larry was...

Aug 12, 2019

John Bartrug passed away early Monday evening, August 12, 2019, at the age of 68.  Visitation will be 6 to 8 P.M. Friday August 16, 2019, in the parlor of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr.  A graveside services and interment will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday August 17, 2019, at Oakwood Cemetery with Rev. Wayne Williams officiating.

Aug 11, 2019

Randall Odis Beck passed away Sunday evening, August 11, 2019 at the age of 73 after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's.  Visitation will be 9 A.M to 10 A.M. Thursday, August 15, 2019, in the chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr.  The memorial service will follow at 10:00 A.M. with Rev. Eric Howell of DaySpring Baptist...

Aug 2, 2019

Mark Thomas Cox, 47, of Waco, passed into the loving arms of Jesus Friday, August 2, 2019.  A Funeral Service will be 10:00 am, Friday, August 9, 2019 at Woodway United Methodist Church, 21000 Woodway Drive in Woodway.  An Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.  A visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 pm, Thursday, August 8, 2019 at Grace...

Aug 2, 2019

David Carroll Townsend passed away August 2, 2019. A memorial service will be 10 am, Monday, August 5, 2019 at Grace Garden in Waco, TX.

He was preceded in death by his parents Richard and Dorothy Townsend.

David is survived by his wife of 45 years, Melinda Townsend; children, son Taylor Townsend and wife Shannon;...

Aug 1, 2019

Mildred Gee Taylor, 92, of Waco passed away, Thursday, August 1, 2019, at Arbor House.  A Graveside Funeral service will be 10:00 am, Thursday, August 8, 2019, at Lorena Cemetery.  A visitation with the family will be from 6:00 to 7:00 pm, Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

Mildred was born August 28, 1926,...

Jul 31, 2019

Jana Marie Walker- Masiongale passed into the loving arms of Heaven July 31, 2019 after losing her battle with cancer.

Jana is preceded in death by her parents, Alva James Masiongale and Ermina Lee Johnson and sister Sherry Diane Francis.

Jana is survived by her husband Mark Stephen Walker, brothers Jeffery Eugene Masiongale and James...

Jul 31, 2019

Jeanie Nell Pierce, 90, of Hewitt passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at Baylor Scott and White Hospice.  A Memorial Service will be 3:30 pm, Saturday, August 3rd at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, with Rev. Roy Marshall Officiating.

Jeanie Nell Absher Makovy Pierce was born February 24, 1929 in Akron, Ohio to Nellie and Ray D. Absher. ...

Jul 31, 2019

Hazel Stracke passed away early Wednesday morning July 31, 2019, at the age of 87.  Visitation will be 6 to 8 P.M. Tuesday August 6, 2019, in the Parlor of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr.  A graveside service and interment will be 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, August 7, 2019, at Lorena Cemetery with Rev. Duane Hoxworth officiating.

Jul 27, 2019

Jimmie Day of Waco, formerly of San Antonio, passed away early Saturday morning July 27, 2019, at the age of 93.  Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Wednesday July 31, 2019, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel, 8220 Woodway Dr. Waco with Rev. Dennis Rejcek officiating.  Following the service, a reception will be held in the Parlor...

Jul 24, 2019

Ralph Busse passed away Wed. afternoon July 24, 2019, at the age of 89.  A memorial service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, July 27, 2019, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel, 8220 Woodway Dr. with Rev. Jeff Fritcher officiating.  Inurnment will be at a later date in Stamford Chapel Cemetery.  A reception will immediately follow the service...

Jul 23, 2019

Dr. James McCall Tipton, 71, of Woodway, passed away, July 23, 2019.  A Celebration of His Life will be 11:00 am, Saturday, August 17th at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.  A Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Friday, August 16th at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

James (Jim) was born July 20th, 1948, in Knoxville, Tennessee...

Jul 19, 2019

Lila Knight, 98, of Waco, passed away Friday July 19, 2019, at Wesley Woods Nursing Home.  A Graveside service will be 1:00 pm Monday, July 22nd at Waco Memorial Park with Brother Billy Edwards officiating.  A visitation with the family will be 11:00 am to noon Monday, July 22nd at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

Lila Juanita (Peggy)...

Jul 18, 2019

Laura Mae Meier, 61, of Lorena, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, Thursday, July 18, 2019 at her home.  A Celebration of her life will be 1:00 pm, Saturday, August 3rd at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr, Waco, Texas.  A BBQ luncheon will follow at the Hewitt VFW, 725 Sun Valley BLVD, Hewitt, Texas.

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