Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Waco, TX

Tom Norfleet

Tom Norfleet

Mar 13, 2015

Thomas Leston Norfleet 1929 - 2015 Thomas Leston Norfleet, former Wacoan, peacefully passed away on Friday March 13, 2015, at the age of 85. Tom began his outstanding business career as a pivotal figure in the creation of untapped industries which up to that time did not truly exist, most notably through his efforts as co-founder and marketing vice-president...

David Martin Todd

David Martin Todd

Mar 13, 2015

David Martin Todd August 26, 1950 March 13, 2015 David Martin Todd, devoted husband, father and grandfather, loving brother, and faithful friend, passed away Friday, March 13, 2015, surrounded by loved ones. Services will be held 1:30 p.m., Saturday, March 21, at First United Methodist Church, 4901 Cobbs Drive, Waco, Texas, with the Reverend Wayne Williams officiating. Burial will...

Dorothy Devries

Dorothy Devries

Mar 12, 2015

DOROTHY DEVRIES June 8, 1922 March 12, 2015 Dorothy Frieda Jud DeVries, 92, died peacefully at Providence Hospice in Waco on March 12, 2015. A memorial service of commemoration and thanksgiving for her incredible life will be held at Central Presbyterian Church, 9191 Woodway Drive, in Waco, on Sunday, March 15, at 4 p.m. Rev. Charles Packard will officiate....

Porfirio Fuentes, Sr.

Porfirio Fuentes, Sr.

Mar 11, 2015

Porfirio Fuentes, Sr. December 7, 1920 - March 11, 2015 Porfirio Fuentes, Sr. of Waco passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2015. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 16, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with the Rev. Benjamin Magnaye as Celebrant. Burial will follow at Rosemound Cemetery. Visitation begins at 6:00 p.m., and Rosary service...

Wanda Sue Channon

Wanda Sue Channon

Mar 10, 2015

Wanda Sue Channon December 13, 1942 - March 10, 2015 Wanda Sue Channon of Moody passed away Tuesday evening surrounded by her loved ones. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 14, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with the Brother Reggie Blake and Brother Harley Gordon officiating. Burial will follow at Itasca Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday,...

Edna L. Hall

Edna L. Hall

Mar 9, 2015

Edna Loretta Hall February 6, 1918 - March 9, 2015 Edna Loretta Hall of Waco passed away Monday, March 9, 2015. Services will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 13, at Waco Memorial Mausoleum Chapel with Mr. Burt Mercer officiating. Mrs. Hall will be in state at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Edna was born February 6, 1918, in Hazen, Arkansas,...

Gwendolyn Claypool

Gwendolyn Claypool

Mar 8, 2015

Gwendolyn Claypool January 18, 1937 - March 8, 2015 Gwendolyn Claypool of Waco passed away Sunday, March 8, 2015. A celebration of her life will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 13, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Garden Room. Gwen was born January 18, 1937, in West Virginia to Arthur and Stella Martin. While living on the East Coast, she was actively involved...

Johnny West

Johnny West

Mar 8, 2015

Johnny West October 19, 1948 - March 8, 2015 Johnny West of Valley MIlls passed away Sunday, March 8, 2015. There will be a memorial service later with the date to be determined. Johnny was born October 19, 1948, in Waco, Texas, to Fowler and Jackie West. He was a paramedic most of his life. He was a fantastic...

Jerry Galloway

Jerry Galloway

Mar 7, 2015

Jerry Galloway August 23, 1950 - March 7, 2015 Jerry Galloway of Waco passed away Saturday, March 7, 2015. An informal service will be 7:00 p.m., Thursday, March 12, at Mold Breakers Fellowship, 1201 Lake Air Drive, 1201 lake Air Drive. Jerry was born August 23, 1950, in Waco, Texas, to Joseph and Barbara Galloway. He was an accomplished...

Marvin Dale Bentley

Marvin Dale Bentley

Mar 5, 2015

Marvin Dale Bentley March 27, 1922 - March 5, 2015 Marvin Dale Bentley of Waco passed away Thursday, March 5, 2015. Services will be 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 11, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with the Rev. Randy Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 10, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Garden Room....

Louise Vanderford Mcdonald

Louise Vanderford Mcdonald

Mar 4, 2015

Louise McDonald December 31, 1924 - March 4, 2015 Artie Louise Vanderford McDonald, age 90, of Waco, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2015. Services will be 3:00 p.m., Monday, March 9, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with Scott Talley officiating. Burial will follow at Ridge Park Cemetery in Hillsboro, Texas. Visitation will be 4:00 6:00 p.m., Sunday, March 8, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey...

Mary Virginia Pearcy

Mary Virginia Pearcy

Mar 1, 2015

Mary Virginia Pearcy October 2, 1930 March 1, 2015 Mary Virginia Pearcy went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday March 1, 2015, at 6:45 p.m. in Round Rock Texas. Services will be 1:00 p.m., Monday March 9, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with Dale Mitchell officiating. Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Park. Visitation will be...

Carolyn Ruth Mauer

Carolyn Ruth Mauer

Feb 25, 2015

Carolyn R. Mauer February 23, 1935 - February 25, 2015 Carolyn Ruth Mauer, 80, of Waco passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2015, at Wesley Woods Alzheimer's Care Center. Carolyn was born on February 23, 1935, in Beaumont, Texas, to Gordon and Ruth Legg. She graduated from French High School. During her high school years, she played the flute...

Hattie Pistole Robinson

Hattie Pistole Robinson

Feb 24, 2015

Hattie Pistole Robinson September 12, 1916 - February 24, 2015 Hattie Robinson of Waco passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2015. Services will be 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 3, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel. Hattie Robinson was born in Jewett, Texas, and educated in the county schools. In 1934, she married Odis Robinson and later moved to Waco to spend many years...

Gloria Marie Thurow

Gloria Marie Thurow

Feb 22, 2015

Gloria Marie Thurow July 21, 1922 - February 22, 2015 Gloria Marie Thurow of Waco passed away Sunday, February 22, 2015. Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, February 26, at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 9:00 10:00 a.m., prior to the burial at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey. Gloria was born July 21, 1922, in Waco, Texas, to Fred and Mary...

Mary A. Carrizales

Mary A. Carrizales

Feb 21, 2015

Mary A. Carrizales January 10, 1927 - February 21, 2015 Mary A. Carrizales of Waco passed away Saturday, February 21, 2015. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 27, at St. Francis on the Brazos Catholic Church with the Deacon Jessie Garza as Celebrant. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m.,...

Betty Ickles

Betty Ickles

Feb 21, 2015

Betty Ickles October 23, 1931 - February 21, 2015 Betty Ickles of Waco, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2015. Private family services will be 10:00 a.m,. Wednesday, February 25, at Waco Memorial Mausoleum Chapel with Pastor Craig Godby officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 24, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Garden Room. Betty was born October 23,...

Hilda Ruby Smith

Hilda Ruby Smith

Feb 21, 2015

Hilda Ruby Smith January 6, 1916 - February 21, 2015 Hilda Ruby Smith of Waco passed away Saturday, February 21, 2015. Her service will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, February 26, at Columbus Avenue Baptist Church with Rev. Frank Wallace officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 25, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey...

Donald Lewis

Donald Lewis

Feb 21, 2015

Donald Wayne Lewis October 2, 1934 February 21, 2015 Donald Wayne Lewis, 80, moved into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, February 21, 2015, after a bold and courageous battle with cancer. His life will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, February 24, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to...

Lola Peppers

Lola Peppers

Feb 20, 2015

Lola Peppers April 16, 1918 - February 20, 2015 Lola Ann Peppers of Clifton, Texas, passed away Friday, February 20, 2015. Services will be Sunday, February 22 at 3:00 p.m. at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with Chaplain Doug Nemitz officiating. Visitation will be from 2:00 to 3:00, prior to the service. Lola was born April 16, 1918, in Moody, to Walter...