Obituaries

Jun 10, 2024

Father Wells was born in Harmony, Kentucky to Jack Dale and Eila Shirley (Mason) Wells. An Army Brat, he grew up on military posts in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Kentucky, New York, and Germany, eventually graduating from East High School in Denver, CO in 1959.

An ROTC Distinguished Military Graduate with a degree in Mathematics from Eastern Kentucky State College, in 1964...

Jun 5, 2024

Clifford Gibson Swift III, 84, of Waco, Texas passed away on June 5, 2024 from complications from pancreatic cancer. He died at home surrounded by loved ones.

Cliff was born September 12, 1939 to Dr. and Mrs. Clifford Gibson Swift, Jr in Cameron, Texas. He was the eldest of 3 children. He graduated from Texas State University with a degree in...

Jun 3, 2024

Beloved Betsy Lynn Silva Pace, 46 years old, peacefully passed away on June 3rd, 2024, surrounded by loved ones after a courageous battle with a prolonged illness. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, June 22, 2024 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel at 8220 Woodway Dr., Waco TX 78612, with Pastor Michael Visy of Grace Church,...

Jun 2, 2024

     Our dear mama, Virginia Tyson (Smith) Bussey, age 87, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 2, 2024, in Waco, Texas, in the presence of loving family. Born on August 30, 1936, in Cleburne, Texas, she was the cherished daughter of Muriel Nanny Smith and Lawrence James Smith of Stephenville, Texas. She was preceded in death by her brother...

Jun 1, 2024

Charles (Charlie) W. Warren, Jr., aged 83, passed away peacefully from natural causes on June 1, 2024, at his home, surrounded by loved ones.

Charlie was born on July 28, 1940, in Galveston, Texas, to Charles Warren and Gladys Feder. He grew up in La Marque, TX, where he participated in Future Farmers of America, raising Hereford and Angus steers, along...

May 30, 2024

Pete "Papa" Flores of McGregor, TX passed away peacefully on May 30th,  2024 surrounded by loved ones.

Papa was born on April 29th, 1920 to Mariano and Maria Flores. Papa lived an abundant life in Texas and was a proud fan of the Texas Rangers, Dallas Cowboys and Baylor University.  Papa is preceded in death by his wife of greater than...

May 29, 2024

Dorothy Louise Pack Terry 07/14/1928 - 05/29/2024

 

Wednesday evening, May 29, Dorothy Lousie Terry went to be with Jesus with her sons by her side. She knew her family loved her, and we know she loved Jesus, all her family, friends, and bingo. Dorothy was known as Granny to her grandkids. She told her granddaughters often how she prayed every night...

May 26, 2024

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Karon Leigh Glass, an individual who touched the lives of many with warm personality and unwavering kindness. Karon was born on June 15, 1949, in Clifton, Texas, to her loving parents Leighton Frazier and Patti Ann Cannon. She peacefully departed from this world on May 26, 2024, in Waco, Texas.Karon led...

May 22, 2024

On May 22, 2024, Douglas Louis Cumbie Jr went home to Glory at the age of 62. He was born in Ft Worth, Texas on February 2, 1962. He had battled illness for a long time, but is now whole again and no longer in pain. He was a talented artist and painter. He also loved building and remodeling houses.

He...

May 16, 2024

Some people only walk this earth for a short time.  Their departure reminds us that angels are watching over us.  Amber Boney, rejoined her heavenly family and gained her wings on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at the age of 55.  Amber was born on November 21, 1968, in Waco, Texas the daughter of the late William Clinton Welborn and Gladys...

May 15, 2024

On May 15, 2024, the world said farewell to a compassionate soul, Sam Jones, who passed away in Waco Texas. Sam was born on February 29, 1936, in Eastland, Texas, and throughout his life, he left a legacy that will forever be remembered.

Sam graduated from Eastland high school and went on to further his studies at Texas Tech University. After...

May 14, 2024

Barbara Houston Hobbs of Waco, Texas was born on August 9, 1936, in Riverside, Texas (Walker County). She passed away on the afternoon of May 14, 2024. After a brief illness, she was given the blessing of being reunited with her parents Frank and Annie Houston, daughter, Glenda Hobbs Reynolds, husband, Willie R. Hobbs, Jr. and sisters Bernice Garrett (Henderson)...

May 14, 2024

Joyce Henning Wiethorn, age 93 of Woodway, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Funeral services will be Monday, May 20th, at 10:00 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in McGregor, Texas. A visitation will be on Sunday,  May 19th from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Grace Gardens Funeral Home in Woodway, Texas.

Joyce was born...

May 14, 2024

Donald Baize, age 84 of Crawford, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 surrounded by his adoring family.  Funeral services will be Saturday, May 18th at 11:00 am at Grace Gardens Funeral Home in Waco.  Visitation with the family will be 1 hr prior to the service. 

Donald Edward Baize was born on December 11, 1939 to the late Clebe and Katie...

May 9, 2024

Kitty Bates Thomas Hartley Maxwell was born to John Thomas and Margaret Northcutt Thomas in Texarkana Arkansas. She graduated from St Edwards School in 1959 and from Sacred Heart Dominican College in Houston in 1963. She was valedictorian of both her high school and college classes.

After graduation from college in 1963, she and her lifelong friend Dorothy Heintz Stinson joined...

May 9, 2024

May 9, 2024

Jimmie Earl Clark of Hewitt, Texas passed away on May 9, he went on to meet his Savior Jesus Christ. Jimmie was surrounded by his family in his final hours. He deeply loved his children and was always extremely proud of their accomplishments. He always encouraged his children to reach for their dreams. 

Jimmie Clark, 84, was born in Marlin, TX...

May 8, 2024

James Alan Cooke passed away on May 8, 2024. A time of visitation with family and loved ones will be Monday, June 10th, 2024 from 5-7pm at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. Services will be the following day, Tuesday, June 11th, 2024 10am at Central Texas Veterans Cemetery. 

James was born Sept 8, 1970, in Long Beach, California to Thomas and Aileen...

May 8, 2024

Gary Gilman, 81, of Waco, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.  A celebration of Gary’s life will be at 11:00AM on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Antioch Community Church with Pastor Carl Gulley and Janet Ross officiating.  Please bring a dish to share at a potluck right after the service where we will...

May 8, 2024

     Harry “Eddy” Edward Schreiner passed away May 8, 2024. Funeral Services will be Monday, May 13, 2024, beginning at 11am at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. A time of visitation with family will take place the hour prior to the service from 10 - 11am. Burial will follow at Rosemound Cemetery. 

    Eddy was born October 27, 1954, in Dallas,...