Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Waco, TX. and surrounding areas

Dakshaben Maheshkumar Patel

Dakshaben Maheshkumar Patel

Aug 5, 2024

A Funeral Service will be Thursday, August 8, 2024 beginning at 2pm. 

We gather to honor and celebrate the life of Dakshaben Maheshbhai Patel, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and beloved family member. She was born on February 2nd, 1968, in Shampura to Lallubhai Heerabhai Patel and Vajyaben Lallubhai Patel. Dakshaben's life was a testament to hard work, love, and dedication.

She...

Sherry Elizabeth Stough

Sherry Elizabeth Stough

Aug 5, 2024

Sherry Elizabeth Stough, 69, of Waco, passed away Monday, August 5th, 2024.

Her love for family, friends and the outdoors will outshine the grief of her loss.  Sherry aka "Oh great and glorious Nana" loved being surounded by all her gran-babies and great gran-babies.  She loved spending time out doors in her butterfly gardens.

Sherry is continued by her husband, Steve, the...

David Johnson

David Johnson

Aug 2, 2024

David Johnson went home to Jesus on August 2nd 2024 at the age of 72. A celebration of life will be at 11:00 am Friday, August 9th, 2024 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home / Chapel, with George Ohmstede of Fellowship Bible Church officiating.  

David was born to Roy and Phyllis Johnson in July 10, 1952 in Athens, Tx. David joined...

Roy Lee Sims

Roy Lee Sims

Jul 28, 2024

Roy Lee Sims peacefully went to sleep in the Lord on Sunday, July 28, 2024, surrounded by his loving family and friends. A memorial for Roy will be on Saturday, August 3, 2024 from 10:00am to 12:00pm at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. 

Roy was born on October 12, 1957, in Maywood, California, to Samuel and Virginia Sims. He was a devoted...

Ricky Robert Williams

Ricky Robert Williams

Jul 28, 2024

Ricky Robert Williams passed away in Lorena, Texas on July 28, 2024 surrounded by his family. 

Ricky was born August 21, 1944 in Waxahachie, Texas. He was a member of Waxahachie High School class of 1962. On June 1, 1963 he married Sherry Gardiner Williams in Ennis, Texas. They just celebrated 61 years of marriage. 

He was in the United States Air...

Jeb Clemons

Jeb Clemons

Jul 27, 2024

Jeb Isaac Clemons, 40, passed away on July 26 at his home in Lorena. Loved ones surrounded him as he slipped away, and his soul went to be with the Lord. A memorial reception and visitation will be held on Saturday, August 3 from 2-5 pm at First Baptist Church in Lorena. Come prepared to share stories and memories of...

Michael Murphy Whiddon

Michael Murphy Whiddon

Jul 26, 2024

Michael Murphy Whiddon passed away peacefully on Friday, July 26, 2024 after a sudden illness. Mike was 73 years of age. He was surrounded by family and friends at his passing. He is at rest.

 Mike was born in Waco, Texas, to George and Janelle Whiddon. Mike spent his early years in Prairie Hill attending church and local schools. He enjoyed...

Dorris Inez Seith

Dorris Inez Seith

Jul 24, 2024

Dorris I. Book Seith, 93, of Hewitt, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2024 at Brookdale Lakeshore. A visitation will be 4-6 PM, Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home 8220 Woodway Drive, Waco, Texas 76712. Please come as you are and share your memories of Dorris.

Dorris was born September 21, 1930 in Bay City, TX to Luther...

Christopher Crain

Christopher Crain

Jul 23, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Christopher Douglas Crain, born on July 1, 1967, in Waco, Texas, to his loving parents Doug and Donna Crain. After a long, but courageous and hard fought battle with cancer, On July 23, 2024, Chris went to be with Jesus. Throughout his life, Christopher touched the hearts of many...

Dotty Lou Weaver

Dotty Lou Weaver

Jul 22, 2024

Dotty Lou Weaver, aged 78 from Hewitt, passed away on July 22, 2024, in the comforting presence of her beloved children. Known for her tireless dedication as a hairstylist for over six decades, she truly was a trailblazer in her field, possessing an unparalleled level of skill and artistry long before the conveniences of modern technology. Dotty had a profound...

Gloria A. Gooden

Gloria A. Gooden

Jul 21, 2024

Gloria A. Gooden passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024 in Waco, Texas. 

Gloria was born on September 25, 1950 in Barbados. Funeral Services will be Thursday, August 8, 2024 beginning at 11am at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Rosemound Cemetery. 

Felecia Brown

Felecia Brown

Jul 18, 2024

Felecia Moulden Brown, 68, passed away July 18, 2024 at her home in Waco. She was born in Duncan, Oklahoma to Richard and Peggy Moulden. 

Felecia graduated from Richfield High School in 1974 where she was one of the first students enrolled in the Health Occupations program. She went on to complete her Associate Degree in Nursing at McLennan Community College...

Ellen Coker

Ellen Coker

Jul 18, 2024

Ellen Coker, 72, passed away on July 18, 2024. Grace Gardens Funeral Home is handling her final arrangements. The family will remember Ellen privately.

Ellen was born January 16, 1952 at Barksdale Air Force Base in Bossier City, Louisiana. She grew up in an Air Force family, traveling to many places. The family lived in Lake Charles, Louisiana and Riverside, California....

Greg Coleman

Greg Coleman

Jul 15, 2024

Greg Coleman, beloved son, father, brother, and friend left this world on July 15, 2024. Greg was born on March 2, 1983, in his hometown of Waco, Texas. Greg attended Waco High School, he made countless individuals laugh with his good sense of humor and his storytelling abilities. He had a talent for bringing joy to others and was referred...

James Guthrie

James Guthrie

Jul 11, 2024

James “Todd” Guthrie passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024, in Waco, Texas. A Graveside service will take place Saturday, July 20, beginning at 10AM at Waco Memorial Park with Pastor Ronnie Holmes officiating.

Todd was born March 25, 1965, in Waco, Texas to Connie (Brown) and JT Guthrie. Growing up Todd enjoyed playing football and baseball, showing pigs and steers in...

Joe Meadows

Joe Meadows

Jul 8, 2024

Joe Norman Meadows, 88, died peacefully in his sleep at St. Catherine’s of Waco on July 8, 2024.

Visitation will be from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. at Grace Gardens Funeral Home on Friday, July 26, 2024. The interment and grave-side service will be at the Crawford Cemetery at a later date.

Joe was born at home in McGregor, TX to the late...

Linda Marie Roe

Linda Marie Roe

Jul 2, 2024

Linda Marie Beasley Poynor Roe, formerly from Euless, Texas, passed from this earth on July 2, 2024. Linda was born in Weatherford, Texas to William Edward Beasley and Olita Marie Beasley. She had an older brother, William Sherwood Beasley, and a younger brother, Cam Edward Beasley. Linda graduated from Odessa High School and became a hair stylist. She married Julian...

Anthony Cervantez

Anthony Cervantez

Jun 28, 2024

Anthony Cervantez, a beloved member of the community, passed away on June 28, 2024, at a San Antonio, Texas Hospital. He was born in McAllen, Texas on December 5, 1958. Anthony had a fulfilling career and retired from the city of Austin Municipal Court after twenty years of dedicated service.

 In his early years, Anthony discovered a passion for sports, trail...

Vera June Oberg

Vera June Oberg

Jun 23, 2024

Vera June White Oberg (née Glascock), known lovingly as Mama June, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2024, in Waco, Texas, at the age of 107. She was born on June 12, 1917, in Welch, Oklahoma, and lived a life full of dedication to her family and faith.

Mama June spent her career as a missionary, schoolteacher, and homemaker, always helping...

Ruben Navarro

Ruben Navarro

Jun 22, 2024

Ruben R. Navarro, Jr., 58, of Hewitt, Texas passed away on June 22nd 2024 at his home of natural causes. He loved his home and the great people of Waco and Hewitt Texas. A time of visitation with family and friends will be Friday, June 28, from 5 - 6 pm, a rosary will begin at 6:15 pm at Grace...

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