Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Waco, TX

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...

Julia Ann Coleman Mcnew

Julia Ann Coleman Mcnew

Apr 8, 2016

Julia Ann Coleman McNew of Waco, passed away Friday, April 8, 2016. Services will be 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 13, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00– 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 12, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Garden Room. Julia was born in Waco, Texas, on January 20, 1943, to Jack Burrell Coleman and Virginia Phillips...

Jerrie Oleta Snapp

Jerrie Oleta Snapp

Apr 6, 2016

Jerrie Oleta Snapp of Woodway passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2016. Her Memorial Service will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 9, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel. Jerrie was born April 16, 1928, in McKinney, Texas. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She inspired others with her kind words and acts, and by maintaining a positive outlook through...

Geneva Gail Searcy

Geneva Gail Searcy

Apr 4, 2016

Geneva Gail Searcy of Waco passed away Monday, April 4, 2016. Her graveside services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 8, at Waco Memorial Park with the Rev. Reggie Blake officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m., Thursday, April 7, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Garden Room. Geneva was born December 9, 1952, in Waco, Texas, to Alton and Erna...

Audre Rapoport

Audre Rapoport

Apr 4, 2016

Audre Rapoport used to refer to herself as the “caboose” on the train of her husband, Bernard Rapoport. But over their 70 years of marriage, friends and family knew her as a pillar of strength and grace, an equal partner in their decades of accomplishment and the only person who could beat him regularly at dominoes. Audre died Monday...