Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Waco, TX
Mary Nell Ard
Aug 17, 2026
Mary Nell Ard, née Battershell, age 94, passed away Monday, August 17, 2026, at her home in Woodway, Texas.
Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home in Waco, with David Villarreal officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 24, 2026.
Mary Nell Battershell was born in Fairy, Texas,...
Edwin Page "Ed"
Aug 17, 2026
Edwin “Ed” Page, age 70, passed away on August 17, 2026, at his home in Hewitt, Texas.
Services will be held at the Texas Sports Hall of Fame on Tuesday, August 25 at 10:00 a.m. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Monday, August 24, also at the Texas Sports Hall of Fame.
Ed was born in Sioux City,...
David Mack
Aug 15, 2026
The greatest day in history is 8/9/49. Dave checked out of this mortal realm on 8/15/2026, leaving very sad headphones and remotes, 2 sisters, 1 brother, 4 children, 8 grand and 2 greats.
Services will be Friday, August 21, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home.
He lived in Oneida, NY; Wallingford, PA; Cherry Hill, NJ and saved the best for...
Zoe Ann Carpenter Henson
Aug 18, 2026
Zoe Ann Carpenter Henson, a longtime resident of Waco, died Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, in a car accident. She was 68.
Services will be held at 10:00am Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, at Central Christian Church in Waco, with her nephew, the Rev. Paul Carpenter presiding.
In celebration of Zoe's vibrant spirit, the family kindly invites attendees to wear colorful attire.
Zoe was born...
Jim Crook
Aug 17, 2026
Jim Cook Crook, 70, of Axtell, passed away peacefully Monday, August 17, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones, following many long and courageous battles over the years.
Jim was born September 9, 1955, in Waco, to Coke and Mary Crook. He was raised and educated in Waco and graduated from Richfield High School in 1974. Throughout most of his life, Jim...
Dorothy McNiel
Jul 15, 2026
Full Obituary is Forthcoming.
Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 28, 2026, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home in the Chapel with a reception to follow.
Antonio Y. Piña
Aug 9, 2026
Antonio Y. Piña, a fiercely devoted father, proud Chicano, and dedicated public servant, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at the age of 79.
Born on February 19, 1947, in Donna, Texas. Antonio was the youngest son and second youngest child of Guadalupe and Tomas Piña I. In his youth, he worked...
William M. "Bill" Parks
Aug 9, 2026
William M. “Bill” Parks of Waco, Texas, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2026, at the age of 100. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 13, 2026, at the Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, with Pastor Wayne Williams officiating.
Bill was born on March 28, 1926, in Waxahachie, Texas, to Charles and Nannie Mae Parks. He grew...
Cynthia Woodard Perry
Aug 6, 2026
Cynthia Woodard Perry was quick-witted, well-read, never met a stranger, always up for an adventure, and brought the fun wherever she went. She was also tough as nails, beating cancer twice. Cynthia traveled to all seven continents, made the world’s best lemon meringue pie, was a gracious and generous host, a loyal friend, a nurturing caregiver, and was fully engaged...
Warner J. Barnes
Jul 28, 2026
Warner Jenkins Barnes, a beloved English professor at The University of Texas at Austin, died July 28 at the age of 91.
He was born in Waco in 1934, to parents Dr. Maurice C. Barnes and Lavonia “Bobbie” Barnes. He attended Sanger Elementary School while living on Gorman Avenue and then, Robin Road. He often told his children he could ride...
Joel Wade Burton
Jul 28, 2026
Joel Wade Burton, 62, of Houston, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. He was surrounded by love and the memories of a life well lived.
A memorial service for family and close friends will be held Saturday, August 8th at 11:00 AM at Ascension Episcopal Church in Houston. A private burial will take place at a later...
Eric Nathan Guel
Jul 26, 2026
It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Eric Nathan Guel, Sr. Eric passed away unexpectedly in his home on July 26, 2026, at the age of 50.
Visitation will be held Monday, August 3, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Services will be held Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Christ...
Virginia Ann Wuebker
Jul 26, 2026
Born on October 27, 1928, to Bertha (Birdie) Fischer Blume and Olive Blume in Waco, TX, Virginia passed away peacefully in her home on July 26, 2026, at the grand age of 97.
Visitation will be held 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 30,...
Robert Lee Schuetze
Jul 26, 2026
Robert Lee Schuetze passed away Sunday, July 26, 2026, in Waco, Texas at the age of 96.
Services will be held on Friday, July 31, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home in our chapel with a burial to follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 30, 2026, from 5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. at the...
Noel Blake LeCrone
Jul 25, 2026
Noel Blake “Blakie” Hart LeCrone, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, died Saturday, July 25, 2026, in Frisco, Texas.
A service celebrating her life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on August 8, 2026, at First Methodist Church in Waco. The service is being recorded and will be available to watch soon after the service.
Blakie was born on April 30,...
Barney Witt
Jul 21, 2026
Barney Witt, 67, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at Ascension Providence Hospital, Waco, Texas.
Services will be held Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home, 6101 Bosque Blvd., Waco, Texas, with Roy Teague, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at McGregor Cemetery, McGregor, Texas. Visitation will be Monday, July 27, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00...
William Henry Neal
Jul 19, 2026
William (Bill) Henry Neal, 84, of McGregor, TX, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 19, 2026, in his home with his children and grandchildren at his side.
Visitation will be Sunday, July 26, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home, with a Rosary at 2:30 p.m.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, July 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m....
James Larry Wray
Jul 17, 2026
Jimmy Wray, 84, of Cleburne, entered the gates of Heaven, with a new healthy body and dancing on the streets of gold. We are rejoicing that he is Home and welcomed into the arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ. While there will be a hole in our hearts, this side of Heaven, our tears are happy ones for him.
Visitation will...
Donna Gwenette Wetzel
Jul 15, 2026
Donna Gwenette Wetzel, 73, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family and close friends.
A visitation will be held at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Following the visitation, a graveside celebration of Gwenette’s life will be held at Oakwood Cemetery at 11:00 am, with...
Matilda Lozano
Jul 14, 2026
Matilda Lozano—an advocate and fierce protector closed her final chapter on July 14, 2026; with her children by her side, she passed peacefully in her sleep, surrounded with their deep love. She remained fierce to her very last day.
A memorial service will be held at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, August 1, 2026, at The Waco Missions, 3316 JJ Flewellen Rd. Waco,...
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