Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Waco, TX

James D. (Butch) Williams

James D. (Butch) Williams

May 3, 2016

James David Williams (known as “Butch” to family and friends) passed away peacefully on the morning of May 3, 2016, after a brief battle with cancer. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Butch was born on March 12, 1948, to O. D. Williams, Jr. and Maurine Hammond Williams. He graduated from Richfield High School before...

Katherine  Warren Arrowood

Katherine Warren Arrowood

May 1, 2016

Alice Katherine Arrowood of Waco passed away Sunday, May 1, 2016. Her memorial service will be 4:00 p.m., Saturday, May 14, at Stillwell Memorial Center with Rev. Richard Roland officiating. A private family burial was held at Oakwood Cemetery. Alice was born July 5, 1913 in Belton, Texas, to I.B.Jr.(Isaac Bradford) and Carrye Warren. She moved to Waco as...

Mary Barre Kelly

Mary Barre Kelly

May 1, 2016

Mary Barre Kelly of Waco passed away Sunday, May 1, 2016 at Silverado Memory Care. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 4 at St. Louis Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Rosary will be at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 3 with Visitation to follow at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel. Mary was born October 31, 1928,...

F.  M. Young

F. M. Young

May 1, 2016

Francis Michael (F.M) Young of Waco passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2016, surrounded by family. A Vigil Service followed by a Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 4 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 5, at St. Louis Catholic Church with the...

Kathy Lynn Denard-Snider

Kathy Lynn Denard-Snider

Apr 29, 2016

Kathy Lynn Denard-Snider of Waco passed away Friday, April 29, 2016. There will be a private Celebration of Life service later. Kathy was born January 18, 1958, in Waco, Texas, to Floy and Gladys Denard. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers and two sisters; and mother-in-law, Rita Snider. She is survived by her husband, Russell...

Lillian Landingham Fisk

Lillian Landingham Fisk

Apr 27, 2016

Lillian Landingham Fisk of Waco passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2016, at St. Catherine Center. Her graveside service will be at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, April 30, at Oakwood Cemetery with The Rev. Alberto Melis officiating. Lillian was born November 1, 1927, in Penelope, Texas, to Roten and Maggie Goodwin Landingham. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. Her...

Ken Sharpe

Ken Sharpe

Apr 23, 2016

Ken Sharpe of Waco, Texas passed away Saturday, April 23, 2016 at the age of 93. His graveside service will be 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 27 at Waco Memorial Park with the Reverend Wayne Williams officiating. Visitation will be 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 26 at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey. Ken was born October 14, 1922, in Norton, Texas, to...

Betty J. Winton

Betty J. Winton

Apr 22, 2016

Betty J. Winton August 6, 1931 - April 22, 2016 Betty J. Winton of Waco passed away Friday, April 22, 2016. Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with the Rev. Jim Coston officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, 2016...

Edna K.  Bekkelund

Edna K. Bekkelund

Apr 22, 2016

Edna K. Bekkelund of Waco, Texas passed away Friday, April 22, 2016. Services will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Monday, April 25, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Garden Room. Edna was born February 24, 1929 in Ok, Oklahoma to J.D. and...

The Rev. Robert Morgan Tarbet, Jr.

The Rev. Robert Morgan Tarbet, Jr.

Apr 21, 2016

The Reverend Robert M.Tarbet, Jr. US Army Lieutenant Colonel Retired November 30, 1938 – April 21, 2016 Bob Tarbet of McGregor, Texas, died Thursday, April 21, 2016, pursuing adventure and enjoying life. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 7, at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in Waco. Burial will be1:30 p.m. Monday, May 9, at the Houston...

Gwendolyn  Snider Hirsch

Gwendolyn Snider Hirsch

Apr 18, 2016

Gwendolyn S. Hirsch of Woodway passed away peacefully Monday, April 18, 2016, at her residence. Her graveside service will be 1:00 p.m., Thursday, April 21, at Rodef Shalom Cemetery with the Rabbi Laura Harari officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 20, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Garden Room. Gwen was born September 20, 1929, in Hubbard, Texas,...

Robert O. Cathey

Robert O. Cathey

Apr 18, 2016

Robert O. Cathey of Waco passed away Monday, April 18, 2016 at his residence. His graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 22, at Oakwood Cemetery with Dr. Steven Mansen officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Thursday, April 21, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Garden Room. Bob was born July 14, 1942 in Waco, Texas, to...

Ganna Erena Denton

Ganna Erena Denton

Apr 18, 2016

Ganna Erena Denton of Waco passed away Monday, April 18, 2016 at the age of 86. Her graveside service will be 3:00 p.m., Saturday, April 23, at Waco Memorial Park with the Rev. Richard Roland officiating. Visitation will be 1:00 – 2:30 p.m., April 23, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey. Ganna was born June 29, 1929, in Black, Texas, to John and...

Charles Richard Mccoy

Charles Richard Mccoy

Apr 17, 2016

Charles Richard McCoy of Waco, Texas, entered Heaven’s gates on Sunday April 17, 2016. His memorial service will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, April 21, at Richfield Christian Church with Rev. David Story and Rev. Alec Ylitalo officiating. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, April 20, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel. Charles was born in West, Texas, December 7, 1936, to Floyd...

Robert Claypool

Robert Claypool

Apr 17, 2016

Robert Claypool October 11, 1936 – April 17, 2016 George Robert Claypool passed away April 17, 2016. A celebration of his life will be held Tuesday, April 19 at 12:00 p.m. in the Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Garden Room. Bob was born October 11, 1936 in Charleston, West Virginia. He grew up in Logan, West Virginia where he was very active in...

Margaret H. Warren

Margaret H. Warren

Apr 14, 2016

Margaret H. Warren March 12, 1930 - April 14, 2016 Margaret H. Warren of Waco passed away Thursday, April 14, 2016. Graveside Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 21 at Oakwood Cemetery. Margaret was born March 12, 1930 in Guthrie, Texas to Lasater and Audrey Hensley. She was very socially active and involved in many charitable and...

Domingo Maldonado Robles

Domingo Maldonado Robles

Apr 14, 2016

Domingo Maldonado Robles, Sr., passed away Thursday, April 14, 2016. A memorial was held on Tuesday, April 19, at the Templo Christiano. Domingo was born September 4, 1950, in Apaseo, Guanajuato, Mexico, to Eloy Robles and Carmen Maldonado. He had 5 brothers and 6 sisters. He leaves behind his girlfriend, Rafael Davila, of 22 years; his sons, Domingo Robles,...

Rosalio Herrera Amaro

Rosalio Herrera Amaro

Apr 14, 2016

Rosalio Herrera Amaro January 17, 1941 - April 14, 2016 Rosalio Herrera Amaro of McGregor passed away Thursday, April 14, 2016. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 19, at St. Francis Catholic Church with the Father Ramon Burgos officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m. with Rosary following...

Aurora "Bobbie"  Benavidez

Aurora "Bobbie" Benavidez

Apr 13, 2016

Aurora “Bobbie” Benavidez of Waco passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2016. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 18, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Benjamin Mangaye and Father Isador Rozychki as Co-Celebrant. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m., followed by Rosary at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, April 17,...

Nell Shepperd Hambrick

Nell Shepperd Hambrick

Apr 8, 2016

Amelia Nell Shepperd Hambrick of Waco, passed away Friday, April 8, 2016. Graveside service will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 12, at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Monday, April 11, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Garden Room. Amelia Nell Shepperd Hambrick was born in Ballinger, Texas, on February 2, 1917 to Elmer Shepperd and Mary Lou...