Recent Obituaries in Waco, TX

May 27, 2024

Dorothy Jane Trcalek Marek Veselka, age 90, of Waco, Texas, passed away Monday, May 27, 2024, at Hillcrest Hospital in Waco.

A Mass of Christian Burial, with Father Chris Smith as celebrant, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 3, 2024, at St. Louis Catholic Church in Waco. Interment will follow at St. Mary’s...

May 26, 2024

Ophelia Peña, 94, of Waco, Texas entered her eternal home on May 26, 2024, in time to meet her husband on his birthday.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 7, 2024, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Benjamin Magnaye as Celebrant. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation...

May 25, 2024

“With long life will I satisfy him and show him my salvation” Psalm 91:16

A Waco native son, Ross Martin Sams, Jr., 96, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his loved ones, Saturday morning of Memorial Day weekend, May 25, 2024.

As he requested, a...

May 21, 2024

Sandy Sanford (Gideon William Sanford, Jr.) passed away on May 21, 2024, at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Waco, Texas. The family will be gathering over the next several weeks to celebrate his life.

Sandy was born September 20, 1941, in Dallas and grew up in Carrollton, Texas. He attended Carrollton High School and...

May 21, 2024

(Pat) Kum Sun Bryan went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Tuesday morning, May 21, 2024. She was 78 years old.

A graveside service in her honor will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery, 11463 State Highway 195, Killeen, Texas 76542.

May 19, 2024

Nita Beth Scott, age 75, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024, in Waco, Texas.

Her memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 31, 2024, at First Woodway Baptist Church with a visitation prior to the service in the church beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Nita was born on June...

May 17, 2024

Hazel Mize Kersh left this earth to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, Friday, May 17, 2024, at the age of 97.

The funeral will be held at 1:00 p.m., May 28, 2024, at First Baptist Church, Waco with visitation preceding the service at 12:30 p.m. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery, and...

May 15, 2024

Joe O. Martinez, 90, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Wesley Woods Rehabilitation and Healthcare, surrounded by his children.

His funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Waco, Texas, with Father Benji officiating. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation and Rosary will be...

May 15, 2024

Billy Gene Wiese, 84, of Woodway, Texas, was called home to his Lord and Savior on May 15, 2024.

His memorial service is scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 21, 2024, in the Chapel at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey funeral home in Waco, Texas.

Bill was born August 5, 1939, in Osage, Texas. He...

May 14, 2024

Patricia Elaine Jacobs passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 14, 2024, with her husband standing beside her and holding her hand as she drew her last breath.

Elaine will be laid to rest at a graveside service, 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 24, 2024, in the family plot at the beautiful and historic Oakwood Cemetery in Waco,...

May 13, 2024

Theresa Slovak Lindsey of Woodway, met her Savior face to face Monday, May 13, 2024.

Her memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, May 20, 2024, at First Baptist Church Waco with the Reverend Ronny Higgins officiating. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service at the church. There will be a...

May 13, 2024

Tom Voige, passed away peacefully early Monday morning, May 13, 2024. He was 80 years old.

A reception honoring Tom and celebrating his life will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at Harold Waite’s Pancake House in Waco, Texas. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be...

May 10, 2024

DeLores Eason Fain passed away Friday, May 10, 2024, surrounded by family at her home in Waco, Texas, after a brief illness.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Camp Memorial Cemetery, 1095 GA-54 E, Fayetteville, Georgia 30214.

DeLores was born on September 21,...

May 10, 2024

Crystal Ruth Schneider Hoffmeyer, 98, passed away May 10, 2024, at Champions Cove in Duncanville, Texas

Chris’s journey ended securely in the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m., June 8, 2024, in the chapel of First Baptist Church Waco, Texas. Per her wishes, her...

May 10, 2024

Luke James Abendschein was born May 10, 2024, at 7:04 p.m., to parents Matthew and Lauren Abendschein without a heartbeat.

Our sweet angel, we will always wonder who you would have been. But until we can meet, we will look for your brightness in the sunrises; listen for your footsteps in the patter of the...

May 9, 2024

Doris Kelley Harralson, age 90, peacefully and with her family by her side, was called home to her Lord on Thursday, May 9, 2024.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 17, 2024, at Oakwood Cemetery with Dr. Byron Weathersbee officiating.

Doris was born on January 31,...

May 9, 2024

Bonnie Ruth Harper, 83, went home to be with Jesus May 9, 2024, in Waco, Texas.

A Service of Celebration for Bonnie's life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, May 23, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home in Waco, Texas. A visitation with family and friends will precede the service and begin at 10:00 a.m. in...

May 8, 2024

Gardner Sleeper Kendrick, 87, went home to be with Jesus May 8, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas.

Private services will be held, and Gardner will be laid to eternal rest at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco, Texas.

Gardner was born in Waco, where he grew up and graduated from Waco...

May 8, 2024

On her last day on earth, even as talking was becoming too difficult for her, Dolores Rae George was enjoying inspirational music with her family, leading her grandchildren in the gestures that accompany “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands.” Her focus as she approached the end of her life was the same as that with which she...

May 7, 2024

James R. Mathis was raised to new life with Christ Tuesday, May 7, 2024.

There will be a Celebration of Life for Jim Mathis at 1:30 p.m., Monday, May 20th, 2024, at First Methodist Church of Waco, Texas. A private burial service will be held at Bosqueville Cemetery.

Jim was born...