Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Waco, TX
Virginia Marie Uptmor Vrba
Oct 5, 2026
Virginia Marie “Sweetie” Uptmor Vrba passed away peacefully on October 5, 2026, at the age of 96, on what would have been her 79th wedding anniversary.
A rosary will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 8, 2026, followed by visitation until 8:00 p.m. at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home in Waco, Texas. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m....
Margaret Kizer Woodson
Oct 5, 2026
Margaret Kizer Woodson, affectionately known as “Trudy,” 86, of Waco, Texas, went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 5, 2026, passing peacefully surrounded by her family.
A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, October 8, at 10:00 a.m. at Central Christian Church, 4901 Lakeshore Drive in Waco. The family will receive friends for a Visitation Wednesday, October...
Jerry Paul Sams
Oct 2, 2026
Jerry Paul Sams, age 74, passed away Friday, October 2, 2026, in the comfort of his home in Waco, Texas, surrounded by his family.
Funeral services will be held Monday, October 12 at 10:00 a.m. in the Choir Suite at First Baptist Church of Woodway, 101 Ritchie Road, Woodway, TX 76712.
Jerry was born on August 2, 1952, in St. Petersburg, Florida,...
Charles Hill Thornal
Oct 3, 2026
Charles Hill Thornal, 91, of Woodway, passed away, Saturday, October 3, 2026.
Visitation will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, October 8 at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home, followed by the funeral service at 11:30 a.m., in the funeral home chapel.
He was born June 2, 1935, in China Spring. Charles loved life, loved his family, loved people and believed he had been placed...
Kathy Dianne Endres
Sep 22, 2026
Kathy Dianne Endres passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at the age of 78.
A celebration of life will be held Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Renew Church of Waco, with military honors and a reception following in the fellowship hall.
She will be interred next to her late husband Colonel (Ret.) Warney L. Crosby Jr. (“Beau”) in...
Barbara Hudson Jensen
Sep 14, 2026
Barbara Hudson Jensen, 88, devoted wife and mother, passed away peacefully in her home on September 14, 2026, with her beloved family by her side.
Services will be held Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Waco, with The Reverend Samantha R. E. Smith officiating. Inurnment will follow on-site immediately thereafter at the St. Paul’s...
Frances Diane Glick
Oct 1, 2026
Frances Diane Glick died October 1, 2026.
Graveside service will be held Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Agudath Jacob Cemetery.
Frances was born in Waxahachie, Texas, on January 30, 1945. She married Robert Glick on July 4, 1964.
She loved to sew, quilt, knit, and crochet. Frances also loved mysteries and enjoyed all types of movies.
She was preceded in death...
Dixie Marcene Hazlewood Barton
Sep 24, 2026
Dixie Marcene Hazlewood Barton, age 98, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2026.
Dixie was born February 2, 1928, in Lott, Texas, to Charles Russell Hazlewood and Mary Bell Perteet Hazlewood.
She was married to Albert George Barton, with whom she shared 44 years of marriage. Together they raised three children, Rebecca Anne Smith, Mary J. Teakell, and James Albert “Jim” Barton.
Throughout...
Abigail Elizabeth Palich
Sep 17, 2026
It is with deep sorrow and a profound sense of loss that we announce the passing of our cherished daughter, sister, and friend, Abigail Elizabeth Palich, age 32, of Woodway, Texas. She passed away peacefully in her mother’s arms on September 17, 2026, after a long stay in the ICU at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Temple, Texas....
Wilma Smith Hill
Sep 17, 2026
“Now we see things imperfectly, like puzzling reflections in a mirror, but then we will see everything with perfect clarity. All that I know now is partial and incomplete, but then I will know everything completely, just as God now knows me completely.” 1 Corinthians 13:12
Wilma Lea Marsh Smith Hill, 94, went to be with Jesus and her Heavenly Father...
Richard Paul Krupicka
Sep 17, 2026
Richard Paul Krupicka passed peacefully into God’s eternal loving arms on September 17, 2026, after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
Services will be held Friday, September 25, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home, with a visitation prior to the service starting at 12:00 p.m. Interment will be at Waco Memorial Park.
Richard Paul Krupicka was born on July 12,1954, at...
Janice Nearlene Pruitt
Sep 16, 2026
Janice Nearlene Pruitt, 83, of Hewitt, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 22, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home in the Garden Room. A graveside funeral service will be held at Waco Memorial Park on Wednesday, September 23, at 11:00 a.m., with Pastor John Collier officiating.
Janice...
Pedro Lopez, Jr.
Sep 12, 2026
Pedro Lopez Jr., 34, passed away on September 12, 2026.
Services will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home, with a burial to follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Friday, September 18, also at the funeral home, 6101 Bosque Blvd. Waco, TX 76710.
He will be lovingly remembered for...
Georgia Kay Beard
Sep 10, 2026
Georgia Kay Beard, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2026, at the age of 81.
Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 17, 2026, at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 16, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home.
Born in Dallas, Texas, on February 23, 1945, to Aliene Mitchell Pederson and A.A. Pederson, Georgia...
Barbara "Bebe" Tennison Patrick
Sep 10, 2026
Barbara Tennison Patrick went to be with the Lord on September 10, 2026.
A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Friday, September 18, 2026, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home, 6101 Bosque Blvd., Waco, Texas 76710. A graveside service for the family will follow on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
Barbara was born in Clifton, Texas, on March 29, 1947, to...
Amari Neveah Aelia Johnson
Sep 6, 2026
Amari Neveah Aelia Johnson was born on September 6, 2026, at 1:10 am to her loving Mother, and Father Starlite Ethridge and Alonzo Johnson
Though her time here was far too brief, Amari was deeply loved from the very beginning. Her mother was eagerly anticipating her arrival and already loved her more than words could express. She was a beautiful little...
Patricia Harley Alleman
Sep 3, 2026
Patricia Harley Alleman, a longtime resident of China Spring, Texas, passed away on September 3, 2026.
A memorial service will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at St. Philip Catholic Church. A private interment will be held at Waco Memorial Park.
Patricia was born April 22, 1935, in London, England to devoted parents Edward and Ellen Harley. She grew up...
Sylvia Herrera Aleman
Sep 3, 2026
Sylvia Herrera Aleman passed away on September 3, 2026, at Hillcrest Medical Center in Waco, Texas.
Sylvia was born on December 8, 1965, in Waco, Texas, where she was raised and spent much of her life. During her teenage years, she attended Arlington High School.
On September 9, 1995, she married the love of her life, Julio Aleman. Sylvia worked as a...
Angel Tovar Mendez
Sep 3, 2026
Angel Tovar Mendez, 63, passed away on Sept. 3, 2026.
The funeral service will be held at 9:00 a.m. Friday, September 11, 2026, in the Chapel at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. The Rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, September 10, 2026, at the funeral home, with visitation following from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Born Oct....
Wendy Henington Mansen
Sep 2, 2026
Wendy Henington was born December 18, 1963, and passed away September 2, 2026.
A Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 8, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home in the Garden Room. The Funeral Service will be Wednesday, September 9, at 2:00 p.m., in the Chapel at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey. A private family burial will take place in Wolfe...
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