Recent Obituaries in Waco, TX

May 31, 2016

Dr. Daniel James Harmon (Dan), the beloved husband of Joan Marcella Harmon and father to Catherine Anne Baldwin and Michael James Harmon, died May 31, 2016 at the age of 64. Dan passed away peacefully, with family by his side, after a two year battle with brain cancer. Mass of Christian Burial will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 4,...

May 30, 2016

Rosemary Ramos Beltran of Grand Prairie, Texas, formerly of Waco, passed away Monday, May 30, 2016. Services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 4, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., prior to the service on Saturday. Rosemary was born October 1, 1942, in Waco, Texas, to Antonio and...

May 30, 2016

On May 30th, 2016, God took the hand of Bess Post, his faithful servant. A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 p.m., Thursday, June 2, at Providence Park Chapel. A private family burial will be held at Oakwood Cemetery prior to the memorial service. Bess was born August 25, 1926 in Chicago Illinois to Mary Emma Townsend Ericksen and...

May 29, 2016

Jean Bidelspach Clark died in Sulphur Springs, Texas, on May 29, 2016. Her family will celebrate her life at a chapel service at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, June 5, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel. Jean, the second daughter of Doctor Walter and Louise Bidelspach, was born November 13, 1926, in Waco, Texas. She graduated from Waco High School in 1943 and remained...

May 29, 2016

Gene H. Mixson of Midland, Texas, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2016 at Midland Memorial Hospital. His graveside service will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 3, at Oakwood Cemetery with Dr. Ed Carter officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, June 2, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey. Gene was born March 2, 1920, in West, Texas, to James G....

May 28, 2016

Peter McLeod of Plano, former pastor of First Baptist Church of Waco, passed away unexpectedly and quietly at home on May 28, 2016. Peter was born in Shotts, Scotland on December 6, 1936. He grew up the son of a coal miner and the youngest of three children. As a teenager, he was heard speaking by a gentleman who...

May 28, 2016

Kaleb Johann Brandon Wood of Moody passed away Saturday, May 28, 2016 at Crestview Manor Nursing Facility. Memorial Services will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 2, 2016 at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Garden Room. Kaleb was born August 1, 1983 in Austin, Texas. He was survived by his parents, Jim and Peggy Williamson; Barrie Wood; five sisters, Jessica Frye and husband...

May 26, 2016

Lily Azoury Khoury December 13, 1925 – May 26, 2016 Lily Azoury Khoury died peacefully in her home on May 26, 2016, at 90 years of age. Lily was a resident of Waco for almost 67 years, since her marriage to Ernest Khoury on July 31, 1949, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. A memorial service in celebration of Lily’s...

May 25, 2016

Vera Elizabeth Gardner July 12, 1926 - May 25, 2016 Vera Elizabeth Koen Gardner of Waco, departed this world Wednesday, May 25, 2016 and has gone home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 31, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation...

May 21, 2016

Gordon Edward Erickson was called home to be with our Lord Saturday, May 21, 2016. The family will be celebrating his life at St. Matthew Lutheran Church on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at 10 a. m. with Pastor Paul Krupicka officiating. Interment will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 23rd...

May 21, 2016

Rito Mata passed away peacefully in his sleep surrounded by family and friends on Saturday, May 21, 2016. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 25, at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00 p.m. , Rosary at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 24, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel. Born in Asa, a small town in Texas, on April 6, 1944, Rito...

May 20, 2016

Almarie (Amy) Best was born in Callina, Texas, to William and Ruby Jenson. She died in Waco, Texas, at the age of 95. A private family service will take place at Oakwood Cemetery on Monday, May 23. Amy was a member of Spring Woods United Methodist Church in Houston and was a graduate of Baylor University. She was preceded...

May 20, 2016

James Russell Ping of Waco passed away Friday, May 20, 2016, at St. Catherine Center. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 26, at First Baptist Church Chapel with Rev. Dr. Randall Perry officiating. A reception will follow in the church parlor. James was born October 1, 1933, in Elnora, Indiana, to Russell and Jeretta Ping. He retired after...

May 19, 2016

Mary Ethel Bregel of Plano passed away Thursday, May 19, 2016. Graveside services will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 21, at Oakwood Cemetery. Mary was born February 19, 1937, in Waco, Texas, to Paul and Margaret Concilio. She worked as a secretary for several businesses and owned a home building company. She was preceded in death by her...

May 19, 2016

After a long and happy life, Goodhue Wilson Smith died at home on May 19, 2016. Following a private burial, there will be a celebration of his life at First Presbyterian Church at 11:00 a.m., on Monday, May 23, 2016 with Dr. Leslie King officiating. Goodhue was born on September 8, 1922, in Waco to Goodhue Smith and Beuna...

May 19, 2016

Carolyn Woods Wilson of Woodway, Texas, this earth-bound angel entered her Heavenly Home on Thursday, May 19, 2016. Her service and burial will be 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 24, at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Carolyn was born January 1, 1944, in Baytown, Texas, to Louis and Ruth Woods. She was raised in Baytown and attended Central Bible College in...

May 18, 2016

Oliver Bowman McMahan of Woodway, Texas, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2016. Services will be 1:30 p.m., Monday, May 23, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., Sunday, May 22, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Garden Room. Oliver was born February 13, 1928, in Waco’s Hillcrest Hospital, to Oliver Bowman McMahan...

May 18, 2016

May 16, 2016

Dorothy Ann Meek of Waco, Texas, passed away Monday, May 16, 2016. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 20, at St. Mary’s of the Assumption Catholic Church-Waco with the Msgr. Isidore Rozycki and the Rev. Joseph Geleney as Celebrants. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m., and Rosary will be...

May 12, 2016

James Edward Langford of Hewitt passed away Thursday, May 12, 2016. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 19, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 18, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey. James was born March 19, 1946 in Marlin, Texas to J.E. and Annie Langford. He graduated...