Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Waco, TX

Ernest Castillo

Ernest Castillo

Oct 29, 2016

Ernest Castillo of Clifton passed away Saturday, October 29, 2016 at Lutheran Sunset Home in Clifton. Memorial Services were held Sunday, October 30 at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Ernest was born January 8, 1942 in Breckenridge, TX to Alfred Castillo and Pauline Alvarado and grew up in the area of Lampasas. He later moved to Waco where he met and...

Leonard Earl Cherry

Leonard Earl Cherry

Oct 27, 2016

Leonard Earl Cherry April 16, 1921-October 27, 2016 Leonard Earl Cherry of Waco passed away Thursday, October 27, 2016. A memorial service will be 1:30 p.m., Friday, November 4, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey, 6101 Bosque Blvd., Waco, TX 76710. Family visitation will be 5:00-6:30 p.m., Thursday, November 3, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey. Leonard was born April 16, 1921, in Humble, Texas, to Leonard...

Hazel Brown Cherry

Hazel Brown Cherry

Oct 27, 2016

Hazel Brown Cherry May 2, 1923-October 27, 2016 Hazel Brown Cherry passed away on October 27, 2016, at Providence Hospital, surrounded by her son, daughter-in-law and granddaughter. A memorial service will be 1:30 p.m., Friday, November 4, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey at 6101 Bosque Blvd., Waco, TX 76710. Family visitation will be 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., Thursday, November 3, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey....

Diamond Murphy

Diamond Murphy

Oct 20, 2016

Diamond Murphy March 28, 1928 – October 20, 2016 Diamond Murphy of Waco passed away Thursday, October 20, 2016. A Memorial Service will be held 1:30 p.m., Monday, October 24, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 p.m., Sunday, October 23, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey. Diamond was born March 28, 1928, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Albert and Lila Haney....

Wanda Jean Navarro

Wanda Jean Navarro

Oct 19, 2016

Wanda Jean Navarro June 28, 1946 – October 19, 2016 Wanda Jean Navarro of Waco passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2016, with her daughter by her side. Services will be held 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 22, with Pastor Ronnie Holmes officiating, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 p.m., Friday October 21, at...

Samuel Fletcher Longbottom, Jr.

Samuel Fletcher Longbottom, Jr.

Oct 19, 2016

Samuel Fletcher Longbottom, Jr. October 2, 1927-October 19, 2016 Rev. Samuel F. Longbottom, Jr., age 89, passed away October 19, 2016, in Tomball, Texas. Services will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, October 24, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home in Waco, Texas, with Rev. Lewis Myers officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park, followed by a reception in Spencer Parlor at...

Charles Snyder

Charles Snyder

Oct 19, 2016

Charles Snyder April 5, 1923 – October 19, 2016 Charles “Chili” Snyder, 93, went to be with the Lord on October 19, 2016. A graveside military service will be held 11:00 a.m., Monday, October 24, at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be 2:00–4:00 p.m., Sunday, October 23, at Wilkirson Hatch Bailey. Charles Snyder was born in Bomarton, Texas, in...

Billy C. Anderson

Billy C. Anderson

Oct 16, 2016

Billy C. Anderson, age 85, of Woodway, died Sunday, October 16, 2016. At his request there will be no public visitation or funeral service. He will be interred at Ridge Park Cemetery in Hillsboro, Texas. Bill was born in West, Texas on October 30, 1930 to Frank D. and Laura M. Richey Anderson. He was raised from an early...

Margaret Lewis Roberts

Margaret Lewis Roberts

Oct 15, 2016

Margaret Lewis Roberts December 11, 1919 – October 15, 2016 Margaret Lewis Roberts died peacefully at her daughter’s home on Saturday, October 15, 2016, in Woodway. The service will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 29, at Christ Church Waco, held in the Eagle Academy School Chapel, 6125 Bosque Blvd., Waco. Margaret was born December 11, 1919, to Ann Word...

Agnes Warren Barnes

Agnes Warren Barnes

Oct 14, 2016

Agnes Warren Barnes, age 82, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2016 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 19, at First United Methodist Church Waco. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 18, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home in Waco. Agnes was born March 26, 1934 in Waco, Texas. She attended the...

Kathryn Haddock Abel

Kathryn Haddock Abel

Oct 11, 2016

Kathryn Haddock Abel May 30, 1925-October 11, 2016 Mary Kathryn Crabtree Haddock Abel passed peacefully from this earth on Tuesday, October 11, 2016. Katie lived to the prime age of 91 years old, and at the time of her death, she was the oldest member at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church. Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m., Friday, October...

Patricia Killi Norton

Patricia Killi Norton

Oct 11, 2016

Patricia Killi Norton June 24, 1928 – Oct. 11, 2016 Pat Norton passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2016, at the age of 88. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 14, in the Wilkirson Hatch Bailey Chapel, with Rev. John Dirk, pastor of Woodway First United Methodist Church, officiating. A private family burial will follow. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00...

Dr. William Michael Jensen

Dr. William Michael Jensen

Oct 10, 2016

Dr. William Michael Jensen January 21, 1942 – October 10, 2016 Dr. William Michael (Bill) Jensen, 74, lost his battle with cancer October 10, 2016. He passed away surrounded by his entire family. A memorial service will be held at Lakewood Christian Church on Friday, October 14, at 11 a.m. Visitation with the family will be 5-7 p.m., Thursday,...

Ruth Adele Sevier

Ruth Adele Sevier

Oct 9, 2016

Ruth Adele Sevier, 86, of Leesburg passed away peacefully on October 9, 2016, in Eustis, Florida. Ruth is survived by her daughter, Laura Walden, and her third husband, Harvey Sevier. A native Texan and one of four beloved sisters, Bonnie, Doris and Mat, she lived for many years in northern California where she worked in banking and credit management,...

Karen Elizabeth Bryan

Karen Elizabeth Bryan

Oct 8, 2016

Karen Elizabeth Bryan April 18, 1959 – October 8, 2016 Karen Elizabeth Nolte Bryan of Cross Plains, Tennessee, previously of Waco, Texas, passed away early on the morning of October 8, 2016, at Skyline Alive Hospice in Madison, Tennessee, after a long battle with breast cancer. Her funeral will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, October 13, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home...

Donald Lee Brown

Donald Lee Brown

Oct 6, 2016

Donald Lee Brown February 3, 1958 – October 6, 2016 Donald Lee Brown passed away Thursday, October 6, 2016. Graveside Services will be 12:00 p.m., Monday, October 10, at Bruceville-Moore Cemetery, Bruceville, Texas. Donald was born February 3, 1958, in Pontiac, Michigan, to James and Carla Brown. He worked as a truck driver for Melveney Trucking. He enjoyed playing...

Marshal Chris Tompkins

Marshal Chris Tompkins

Oct 5, 2016

Marshal “Chris” Tompkins January 27, 1975 to October 5, 2016 Chris Tompkins passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2016. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 8, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home with Dawn Gilliland, Diaconal Minister, officiating. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 p.m., Thursday, October 6, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel. Chris was born January 27, 1975, in Pasadena, Texas, to Tommy and...

Betty Lou Schroeder

Betty Lou Schroeder

Oct 4, 2016

Betty Lou Schroeder of Waco passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2016. Services will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, October 8, at Seventh and James Baptist Church. Visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m., Friday, October 7, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. She was born on July 30, 1928, in Temple, Texas, to H.P. and Bertha Swan. She attended Temple schools and graduated...

Charles  Wayne Thomas

Charles Wayne Thomas

Sep 29, 2016

Charles Wayne Thomas August 1, 1943 - September 29, 2016 Charles Wayne Thomas lost his battle with cancer Thursday, September 29, 2016. He passed away in the loving arms of his wife, Kathy Thomas, at their home in Lorena, Texas. He also leaves a daughter, Suzanne Parker and husband, Vance; grandchildren Justin, Madeleine, and Jaxson; sister, Betty Wright; and...

Ben H. "Buddy" Roberts

Ben H. "Buddy" Roberts

Sep 28, 2016

Ben H. “Buddy” Roberts June 30, 1915 - September 28, 2016 Ben H. “Buddy” Roberts, age 101, of China Spring passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2016, in Waco, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, October 3, at China Spring United Methodist Church with Rev. Jane Woodward and Rev. Frank Montgomery officiating. Burial will follow at China...