Recent Obituaries in Waco, TX

Sep 10, 2024

Leslie Earl Hanks, 82, passed away September 10, 2024, at home.

The funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m., Monday September 16, 2024, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home with Senior Pastor, Steve Heyduck officiating. Interment will follow at Waco Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., Sunday September 15, 2024, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey in the Garden Room.

Leslie...

Sep 7, 2024

Dr. George H. Jurek – dental practitioner, educator, public health administrator, philanthropist, and entrepreneur – died peacefully at his home in Waco, Texas on September 7, 2024, just a couple of weeks after reaching his 97th birthday.

He was born on a farm near Axtell, Texas on August 24, 1927 to Henry and Sophie Jurek. He has summarized his life, his...

Sep 6, 2024

Anna Ruth Raymond (“Ann”) passed away Friday, September 6, 2024, surrounded by multiple generations of loving family in Waco, Texas. Anna was 90 years old.

Anna was born on January 31, 1934, in Buhler, Kansas, to Drs. Nell McLeod and Peter Schellenberg Loewen. She lived in Kansas throughout her early years and graduated from East High School in Wichita. Anna earned...

Sep 4, 2024

Billie Jo Moorman Young, our beloved wife, Mom, grandmother, great-grandmother and known to most of us for the past 28 years as “GG”, passed peacefully on to her well-deserved heavenly reward Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at her home and surrounded by her biggest fans, her loving family.

The family will have a visitation Sunday, September 8, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. until...

Sep 2, 2024

In Loving Memory: Celebrating the life of Linda, a woman of style, grace, and love.

Linda Bland-Christensen-Sharp, aged 78, was born on July 9, 1946, in Weatherford, Texas. She peacefully passed away on September 2, 2024, at Mercy House in Waco, Texas.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, September 7, 2024, at First Baptist Church of Robinson, 104 East Stegal,...

Sep 2, 2024

Janette Louise Aday McElyea, 73, passed away September 2, 2024, at Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Hospital.

The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 6, 2024, at St. Mary Church of the Assumption, 1401 Washington Ave., in Waco, Texas, with Rev. Joe Geleney officiating, burial will immediately follow at Oakwood Memorial Park, Waco, Texas. Following the burial, a...

Sep 1, 2024

Tom Sassatelli, 52, passed away on September 1, 2024, at Ascension Providence Hospital in Waco, TX.

A Celebration of Life event will be held from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., Thursday, September 19, 2024, at Buffalo Wild Wings (2312 W. Loop 340, Waco, TX 76711). Everyone who knew him is welcome to attend. Please wear your Dallas Cowboys gear and bring...

Aug 31, 2024

Dr. Wesley “Jack” N. Laing, Jr. passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 31, 2024. Jack was a loving husband, and father, who will be deeply missed.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 515 Columbus Ave., Waco, Texas, and immediately following the service, the United States Army will present honors....

Aug 30, 2024

Reverend Walter Whitley (Bill) Connally Jr., 95, passed away August 30, 2024 at The Blake at Waco. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at First Baptist Church of Waco, with Dr. Matt Snowden officiating. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service, at 10:00 a.m., at the church. A family burial will be held...

Aug 27, 2024

Crystel D’Ann Reed graduated to heaven on Tuesday, August 27th, 2024. A memorial service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Friday, September 6, 2024, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with Pastor Dionicio Leal officiating.

Crystel was born January 12th, 1978, in Waco, Texas, to Rose Ramos.

Crystel enjoyed spending time with her family and close friends. She was someone you could always count on...

Aug 25, 2024

Syble June Beatty, 96, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024, at The Atrium of Bellmead.

The funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, August 29, 2024, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home with burial to follow at Waco Memorial Park. There will be a visitation from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey.

June was born on July 28, 1928, in Milford, Texas,...

Aug 22, 2024

Patricia Woods Prewitt passed away on the evening of August 22nd at Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Hospital in Waco, Texas. 

Her funeral will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 5, 2024, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church with Bishop Jeff Fisher officiating. There will be no visitation; and her ashes will be interred next to her parents’ graves in the...

Aug 20, 2024

Michael Neff Cassell of Woodway, 83, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2024.

The funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at Woodway First United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Steve Heyduck and Dawn Gilliland, Diaconal Minister, officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 3, at...

Aug 16, 2024

Jairo Mario Villalba, 71, of Killeen, Texas, passed away peacefully Friday, August 16, 2024, at his daughter’s home, surrounded by his family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 29, 2024, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 2903 E. Rancier Ave. Killeen, TX 76543 with Father Gerardo Uribe officiating. Burial will immediately...

Aug 16, 2024

Linda Jean Cantrell, 84, passed away August 16, 2024, at Buckner Westminster Place, Longview, Texas.

A celebration of life will be held at 10:00 a.m., September 3, 2024, at the Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home Chapel, 6101 Bosque Blvd, Waco, Texas. Pastor Brock Sanders will give the eulogy. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park Cemetery, 6623...

Aug 15, 2024

Our loving Mother Elva Amelia Cano passed peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Thursday, August 15, 2024 after a brave battle with cancer. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her the most. She was the heart of our family, offering support, wisdom, and love in abundance.

Services will...

Aug 13, 2024

Honorable Gene Derwood Johnson passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at the age of 95, in Waco, Texas.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 22, 2024, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home in Waco. There will be a visitation the evening prior to the service from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Wednesday,...

Aug 12, 2024

Ruth, 90 years old, passed away Monday, August 12, 2024, at her home in Harris Creek, McGregor, TX.

The Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home, 6101 Bosque Blvd., Waco, TX 76710.

Ruth was born in Corpus Christi, TX, and grew up...

Aug 4, 2024

Pamela Gene Abalos, 63, went to be with the Lord Sunday, August 4, 2024, at her home with her loving husband.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, August 10, 2024, in the Chapel at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home in Waco, Texas, with John DeGiorgio officiating. A visitation with family and friends will precede...

Aug 3, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Greg, a beloved soul whose presence illuminated the lives of many. Greg passed away peacefully on August 3, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unwavering compassion.

Join us for a graveside service at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Oakwood...