Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Waco, TX
William S. "Bill" Martin
Jun 9, 2025
Bill Martin, 75, of Waco, died Monday, June 9, 2025, at his home.
The visitation will be at 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 24, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 25, at First Methodist Waco with Rev. Brandon Frenzel officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park.
A complete obituary is...
Lisa Suzanne Clay
Jun 7, 2025
Lisa Clay 63, of Waco, passed away at her home, Saturday, June 7, 2025. Lisa was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She was the heart of her family — a woman whose love, warmth, and generous spirit created a legacy that will live on in every life she touched.
Born to Glenda and Bobby Shirey, Lisa grew up...
Byron Landiss Graves
Jun 3, 2025
Byron Landiss Graves passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, in Waco, Texas, at the age of 60.
He will lie in state from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 20, 2025, at New Road Church of Christ, with Alan Ritchie and...
Warren Prather Davis
May 29, 2025
Warren Prather Davis, 55, of Everett, Washington, left his earthly life Thursday, May 29, 2025.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home, 6101 Bosque Blvd. in Waco. A private family service and burial will be held at a later date at Oakwood Cemetery.
Warren was born...
Lois E. Perrin
May 27, 2025
Lois Esther Perrin passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, June 7, 2025, in the Chapel of Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home, located at 6101 Bosque Boulevard, Waco, Texas 76710. Pastor Irenka Vlajnic and the Reverend Missy Balusek will officiate the service. A reception for those in attendance will follow in the Garden Room...
Sharon Marie Suttle
May 24, 2025
Sharon McGee Suttle went to be with the Lord Saturday, May 24th, 2025.
A memorial service to celebrate Sharon’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Prairie Hill Baptist Church in Prairie Hill, Texas. Visitation for friends and family will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Friday, June 6, with the rosary recited at...
Philip Phelps
May 24, 2025
Philip Phelps passed away unexpectedly on May 24, 2025, in Woodway, Texas, at the age of 48. He was a beloved son, brother, father, uncle, partner, and friend—known for his strength, deep soul, and the quiet kindness he extended to those fortunate enough to truly know him.
A Celebration of Life will be held in his honor from 1:00 p.m. until...
Marvin Wilbert Paar
May 23, 2025
Marvin Wilbert Paar, a beloved brother-in-law and uncle, passed away Friday morning, May 23, 2025, at Royal Manor Rehabilitation and Healthcare, at the age of 86.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Waco Memorial Park, with Pastor Peter C. Kolb officiating. Marvin will rest in state at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home from 8:00 a.m. to...
Weldon W. Walker
May 21, 2025
Weldon Walker, beloved husband, devoted father and grandfather, loyal friend, generous mentor, and man of God, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.
Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, May 31, at First Methodist Waco, 4901 Cobbs Dr., followed by the funeral service at 2 p.m. For those who wish to pay their respects,...
Sharon Yuvonne Shaver
May 17, 2025
Sharon Yuvonne Shaver, born March 20, 1940, in a rural farmhouse owned by her grandparents in Furnas County, Nebraska, was the third oldest of eleven children. She passed from this world Saturday, May 17, 2025, leaving behind many of the things she lovingly collected over the years—including porcelain dolls, bunny rabbits, dishes, brooches (which she wore to church every Sunday),...
Carol Joan (Westerfeld) Cox
May 16, 2025
Carol Joan (Westerfeld) Cox, of McGregor, passed away early Friday morning, May 16, 2025, at the age of 83. Visitation will be held from 1 to 2 P.M. Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in the Chapel of Wilkirson -Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home, 6101 Bosque Blvd., Waco, Texas 76710. The funeral service will immediately follow with Chaplain Berry Miller officiating. Interment will follow...
Jon Woodward Spelman
May 13, 2025
Jon Woodward Spelman, 85, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Ascension Providence Hospital in Waco, Texas.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 19, at First Methodist Church of Waco on Cobbs Drive. Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Sunday, May 18, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home.
Jon was born in Chicago, Illinois,...
Dr. George Ken-Hsi Wang
May 9, 2025
George Ken-Hsi Wang, 90, passed away on May 9, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. We are grateful to God for the excellent care provided by the physicians, nurses, staff, and all who entered his hospital room.
A private family celebration of his life will be held at a future date.
George was born in a small village near Shanghai, China. He earned...
Zella Montez Busby
May 9, 2025
Zella Montez Busby, lovingly known as “Monty”, passed away peacefully, Friday, May 9th, 2025. Visitation will be, Tuesday, May 20th, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home in Waco. Graveside service will be Wednesday, May 21st, at 10:00 a.m. at Lorena Cemetery.
Monty was born August 26th, 1939 in San Antonio, the only child to the late Leslie...
Carroll Ralph Simcik
May 6, 2025
Carroll Ralph Simcik, a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully in Waco, Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at the age of 94.
Visitation for family and friends will be, Friday, May 16th, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home in Waco, with Rosary to be prayed at 6:00 p.m.
A native of Waco he was born December 10,...
Lydia L. Smith
May 6, 2025
Lydia Elsa Luthmann Smith, age 103, passed away peacefully in her sleep Tuesday, May 6, 2025, shortly after celebrating a special birthday weekend with family and friends. The Lord blessed her with a long and full life.
A private interment service will be held for the family at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.
Lydia was born May 4, 1922, in Hoboken, New Jersey,...
Joan Crist Gervig
Apr 30, 2025
Joan Gervig passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
A memorial service will be held at 12:00 p.m. Friday, May 9, 2025, at Austin Avenue United Methodist Church with Rev. Brandon Frenzel officiating. Joan will lie in state from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Thursday, May 8, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home for those who would like to pay their respects.
Joan Lenore Crist...
John Marvin Craine
Apr 29, 2025
John Marvin Craine, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2025, in Waco, Texas, with his loving family by his side.
Visitation for family and friends will be, Monday, May 5, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home in Waco. Funeral Service will be Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 10:00 AM at...
Dr. Simon Milford Bunn, Jr.
Apr 26, 2025
Simon Milford Bunn, Jr., M.D. was born September 9, 1939, to Ethel Alexander and Simon Milford Bunn, Sr., Son (“The Boy”), Brother, Husband, Uncle (“Bobe”), Dad and Grandfather (“Grampy”), friend and neighbor, died April 26, 2025 at his home.
Visitation is Friday, May 2, 2025 at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home in Waco, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Graveside service is at...
Paula Cooper Powell
Apr 25, 2025
Paula Cooper Powell, a loving and caring mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully in Waco, April 25, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of warmth and devotion that she carried throughout her life’s journey.
Paula’s visitation for family and friends will May 5, 2025, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home in Waco from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Paula will be laid to...
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