Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Waco, TX
Joe Travis Gibson, Jr.
Oct 11, 2024
Joe Travis Gibson, Jr. was born to Joe Travis Gibson, Sr. and Juanita Rigdon Gibson on October 4, 1938, in Amarillo, Texas and passed away peacefully in Clifton, Texas on October 11, 2024.
The son of a Baptist minister, Joe spent his early years in Fort Worth, New London and Brownwood, Texas and made friends everywhere he went. Joe was a...
Linda Sue Legan
Oct 6, 2024
Linda Sue Legan, 76, beloved by her family, loving educator, cherished friend, was born, January 13, 1948, in Pueblo, Colorado and passed away peacefully at her home in Waco, October 6, 2024. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness, dedication, and a remarkable passion for teaching that spanned over 40 years.
Her memorial service will be held at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home...
John Robert Appel
Oct 6, 2024
John Robert Appel, 83, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away in his home on Sunday, October 6, in Waco, Texas. He had been treated for bursitis, which was later diagnosed as sarcoma. John was surrounded by his loving family and the love of his life for 60 years, Mary Ellen, during his final moments.
A Mass of...
Juan Angel Morales-Rodriguez, Sr.
Oct 6, 2024
Juan Angel Morales-Rodriguez, Sr., 67 of Waco, passed peacefully from this earth, Sunday, October 6, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Visitation for Juan will be held Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home, 6101 Bosque Blvd in Waco, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM with a Rosary to be recited at 7:30 PM. A funeral service will be at...
Myrt McLaughlin
Oct 4, 2024
Born Rose Myrtle McLaughlin, her immediate family called her "Bobby," and everyone else who knew her called her "Myrt." And a lot of people knew her!
A graveside service will be held for Myrt McLaughlin, 97, at 11:00 a.m., Monday, October 14, 2024, at China Spring Cemetery, with the Rev. Dr. Burt Burleson presiding. Arrangements have been handled by Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral...
Sandy D. Newkham
Oct 3, 2024
Sandy D. Newkham, 80, passed away October 3, 2024, at her home.
Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday, October 14, 2024, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home, 6101 Bosque Blvd. Waco, TX 76710.
Sandy was born in Norton, VA, December 31, 1943, to Fred and Beatrice Duff. Her professional career started with her first job at Dairy Queen in...
Willie Joe Chambers Bradley
Oct 1, 2024
Willie Joe Chambers Bradley, 86, was born, August 01, 1938 in Henrietta, TN to the late Willie Joe Chambers and Sarah Bradley. Homegoing Celebration for Willie will be held at 1:30PM, Saturday, October 12, 2024 in the chapel at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home, 6101 Bosque Blvd in Waco. Burial will follow at Doris Miller Memorial Park in Waco.
Both of his parents,...
Bernard Jortner
Sep 28, 2024
BERNARD JORTNER
January 9, 1934 - September 28, 2024
Personal History of Bernie Jortner
I was born in Brooklyn, New York in Kings County Hospital on January 9, 1934. My parents, Max and Freda Jortner, married about a year earlier. They and their families were immigrants from eastern Europe. My mother’s family, the Katz family, emigrated from the city of Wlodowa, which is...
Van Tusa
Sep 27, 2024
Sam Vance Tusa, 79, of Waco, passed away Friday, September 27, 2024, at his farm. A visitation will be held at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey chapel from 5:00 until 7:00 pm Tuesday October 1. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 am Wednesday, October 2, at Rosemound Cemetery, with the Reverend David E. Story officiating.
Van was born on February 24, 1945 to Sam...
Dorothy J. Chisholm
Sep 25, 2024
Dorothy J Chisholm, 87, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Providence Health Center.
The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 2, 2024, with Bro. Buddy Sipes officiating. A burial will follow at Waco Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. October 1, 2024, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home.
Dorothy was born in Waco, TX,...
Robert Gajewski
Sep 20, 2024
Robert (Bob) Gajewski, age 75, of Waco, Texas, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024.
Bob was born June 3, 1949, in New York to Carolyn Gajewski and he attended school in Buffalo, New York. Bob moved to Waco, Texas where he met the love of his life, Cathey Ochoa Gajewski, and together they raised two children. Bob was a loyal,...
Diane Jeannette Bailey Allison
Sep 20, 2024
Diane Jeannette Bailey Allison January 31, 1948-September 20, 2024
Diane Jeannette Bailey Allison devoted, wife, mother, grandmother and friend went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ Friday, September 20, 2024, at The Delaney on Lake Waco.
A Celebration of Diane's Life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, October 5, 2024, in the Sanctuary of First Baptist Church in...
James Leroy Watters
Sep 19, 2024
James Leroy Watters, 84, passed away on September 19, 2024 in Waco, Texas after a battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and bladder cancer. A graveside service will be held at Valley View Cemetery Rocky Ford, Colorado, Friday, October 25th at 10 am.
He was born on February 17, 1940 at home in Cheraw, Colorado to Reva Myra Dintaman and John...
Thomas Earl Waden, Jr.
Sep 19, 2024
Thomas Earl Waden, Jr., 75 of Waco, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2024 at Ascension Providence Hospital in Waco.
A memorial service for Tommy will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 24, at Western Heights Baptist Church in Waco with Senior Pastor Kip Osborne officiating. A visitation will follow the memorial service.
A complete obituary will be available to view on...
Charles V. Bennett, Jr.
Sep 17, 2024
Dr. Charles “Chip” Bennett, Jr., age 75, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Baylor Scott and White Hospital. Services will be 1:00 p.m. September 23, 2024, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home with The Reverend Samantha Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park.
Chip was born in Newport News, Virginia on June 26, 1949. He and his family moved to...
Gerry Reierson
Sep 16, 2024
Twelve days before her 94th birthday, Helen Geraldine "Gerry" Reierson passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord.
A graveside service will be held at 9:00 a.m., Monday, September 23, 2024, at Waco Memorial Park Cemetery in Waco, and will be officiated by Father Ryan Higdon. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m., Sunday, September 22, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral...
Stanley C. Parker
Sep 15, 2024
Stan Parker, age 65, passed away September 15, 2024, at home.
The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 21, 2024, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home in Waco, Texas, with Rev. William Sterling officiating. Interment will follow at Stanford Chapel Cemetery in Lorena, Texas. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Friday, September 20, 2024, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey...
John Frields
Sep 14, 2024
John Roland (J. R.) Frields went to his heavenly home Saturday, September 14, 2024, at the age of 90.
The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at Olive Branch Baptist Church in Axtell, Texas, and burial will follow at Dresden Cemetery in Barry, Texas. Ron Durham, nephew, and Brother Lester Adams will be officiating the...
Ralph William Ratta
Sep 13, 2024
Ralph Ratta, 80, passed away on September 13, 2024. He was doing what he loved – driving his 1980 MGB.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Oakwood Cemetery. The Reverend Mary Alice Lyman will officiate.
Ralph was born in Burlington, Vermont and grew up in Essex Junction, Vermont. He was the oldest of six...
Dawn Marie Tucker
Sep 12, 2024
Dawn Marie Tucker, known to many as “Gigi”, 64, passed away at home on September 12, 2024.
A short service followed by a repast will be held from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. Saturday, September 21, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home, with Earl Cumbie officiating.
Dawn was born in Waco, Texas on December 1, 1959. She graduated from Richfield High School in 1977. After...
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