Obituaries

May 1, 2018

Leonard “Len” Miller passed away Monday evening May 1, 2018, at the age of 83. Memorial services will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday May 5, 2018, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel, 8220 Woodway Drive with Chaplain Monte Michael officiating.

Mr. Miller was born Sept. 13, 1934.

Survivors include his wife, Martha Miller; two sons Michael...

Apr 24, 2018

Kristen Peak, 79, of Whitney passed away Monday, April 23, 2018, after complications from surgery. Kris was a career nurse, working in hospitals, managing doctors offices, and nursing homes. She leaves to cherish her memories a loving husband, Jerry Dean Peak; a son, Darwin Pagnac and wife Sue; and two daughters, Darla Hanson, and Sheila Nelson. A celebration of her...

Apr 20, 2018

Rosemaire Wesselhoft, 80, of Waco, passed away on Friday, April 20, 2018. Rosemarie was born in New York, New York on September 18, 1937 to Eugene Joseph Grossguth and Theresa Christina (Adamo) Grossguth. She is survived by her fiancé Walter Gutschwager of Waco, Texas; her son, Bernard Donnerstag and his wife Sandy of Hewitt, Texas; daughters, Lenora Sammis and husband...

Apr 19, 2018

Jeffrie Nan Norwood of McGregor passed away Thursday, April 19, 2018.

A memorial service will be 11:00am, Wednesday, April 25, 2018 Grace Gardens Funeral Home. A Visitation with the family will be one hour prior to the service.

On October 19, 1941 Jeffrie “Nan” was born in Coryell County to Charles and Thelma Terry. Nan...

Apr 18, 2018

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James "Craig" Hall, 46, of Hutto, formerly of Hewitt, went to be with our Lord & Savior on April 18, 2018. Visitation will be at 1:00pm, followed by a memorial service at 2:00pm at Grace Gardens in Woodway, TX, with Rev. Bob Rainey officiating. Craig was born on August 20, 1971 to Rex Hall & Judy...

Apr 13, 2018

Martha Cart Gerrity passed away peacefully on April 13, 2018 at Wesley Woods Healthcare in Waco, Texas at the age of 91. Martha was born in Versailles, Kentucky on May 15, 1926. Though she moved to Texas with her family at an early age, she never forgot her Kentucky roots especially on Derby Day. Graveside services will be 1:00 pm,...

Apr 6, 2018

Jack Turner James, 87, of Waco, passed away Friday, April 6, 2018, at Stony Brook Assisted Living of Hewitt. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel located at 8220 Woodway Dr with Rev. Neil McGowan and Rev. Alberto Melis officiating.

Mr. James was born on...

Apr 4, 2018

Patrick Joe Posey lost his courageous battle with grade 4 glioblastoma (a form of brain cancer) surrounded by family on April 4, 2018 at his home in Woodway, Texas. Visitation will be Friday, April 6, from 5-7 p.m. at Grace Garden Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Drive, in Waco. Services for Patrick will be at 1 p.m Saturday,...

Mar 30, 2018

Katherine “Jeanie” Emmons, 72, of Lorena, passed away March 30, 2018. Funeral services will be 11:00 am, Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home with Rev. Dick Gray officiating. Interment will follow at Waco Memorial Park Cemetery. A visitation with the family will be 6:00 – 8:00 pm, Monday, April 2, 2018 at Grace Gardens...

Mar 30, 2018

Robert S. Hatfield, age 62, of Valley Mills, Texas passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, March 30, 2018. Robert, A.K.A. Bob, was born April 11, 1955, in Williamson, West Virginia, and is the son of the late Alvin and Donna Hatfield.

Bob was a decorated American hero and dedicated his life to the...

Mar 29, 2018

On March 29, 2018, Theresa Regina Jay Julian, surrounded by family, journeyed to heaven to continue her walk with Christ. A Funeral Mass with Military Honors will be 10:30 am, Thursday, April 5, 2018 at St. Jerome’s Catholic Church. A vigil will be 5:30 pm, Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, with a rosary at 6:30....

Mar 27, 2018

David Brown, 53, of Waco passed away on Tuesday, March 27, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Roni Brown; daughter Nicole Reynolds and husband Matt, and daughter Haley; two step-sons, Matthew & Bradley Silva; three grandchildren, Rowan, Jayden & Braxton as well as countless other family members and friends. He will be remembered for his infectious personality, where he...

Mar 21, 2018

Kermit Wayne Finkenbinder, 73, of Waco, Texas went on to be with the Lord on Wednesday, 21 March, 2018. A Memorial Visitation will be on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 from 6-8 p.m. at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. A private inurnment at Central Texas Veteran's Cemetery in Killeen will take place at a later date.

Mr....

Mar 19, 2018

After a lengthy illness, Jacqulynne Delores Kelley, 50, of McGregor, passed away Monday, March 19, 2018. A Celebration of Life Service will be 10:00 am, Monday, March 26th at Freedom of God Ministries at 7549 North State Highway 6 in Waco with Larry Cathey officiating.

Jacquie was born February 12, 1968 and joined the Masters family in...

Mar 15, 2018

Zackie Covington McGee, 83, passed away Thursday, March 15, 2018. A graveside service will be 1:00 pm, Monday, March 19, 2018 at Waco Memorial Park in Waco, Texas. There will be a visitation with the family at the cemetery starting at 12:30 pm.

Mr. McGee, a 1953 Waco Technical High School Graduate, spent four years in the...

Mar 14, 2018

Raymond “Randy” Jacobs went to be with the Lord on March 14th. We have all been truly blessed to have had Randy in our lives, even though it wasn’t for long enough. He was a wonderful and loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend. His witty sense of humor and bright outlook on life could fill a room. He...

Mar 4, 2018

Coby Lynn Meinzer, 50, of Hewitt, Texas passed away on Sunday, March 4, 2018 following a lengthy battle with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig disease. Coby was born in Hico, Texas on November 20, 1967, to parents Larry and Claudale Meinzer. A Celebration of Life Service will be 10:30 am, Saturday, March 10th, 2018 at Harris Creek Baptist...

Feb 28, 2018

Justin Christopher Guerra, 20, of Waco, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2018. Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 7, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, with an interment following at Oakwood cemetery. A Celebration of Life Service and visitation with the family will be 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home....

Feb 28, 2018

Belinda Teer-Dowd, 45, of Hewitt, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2018. Services will be 2:00 pm, Sunday, March 4th, 2018 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home with an interment following at McGregor Cemetery. A visitation will be 5:00 – 7:00 pm Saturday, March 3rd at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

Belinda loved being outdoors and camping. She enjoyed volunteering...

Feb 25, 2018

Patsy (Pat) Cockerham went to be with the Lord February 25, 2018, at the age of 78. She was truly our angel here on earth and now is in Heaven dancing again with her beloved Bill.

On July 17, 1939, Patsy was born the daughter of the late Willie Samuel and Maudie (Watson) Franks in Burleson County,...