Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Waco, TX
Frances Rosalind Stripling
Jan 16, 2025
Frances Rosalind Stripling passed away peacefully on January 16, 2025, at the age of 81, surrounded by her loving family.
Her funeral service will be held Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Christ Church Waco. Interment will begin at 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 3, at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont, Texas. Visitation will take place on Friday, January...
Antonio Lozano Piña
Jan 9, 2025
Antonio Lozano Piña, lovingly known by many as “Tony”, passed away at home, January 9th, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 51. Tony’s fight against his cancer was a courageous battle, his resilience and spirit will long be remembered.
A memorial service celebrating Tony’s life will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at...
William C. Bogusch, Jr.
Jan 7, 2025
William Colbert Bogusch, Jr., known affectionately as Bill, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 7, 2025, in Temple, Texas after a courageous battle with cancer. Surrounded by his loving family, Bill's strength and resilience in life were evident until the very end.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM, Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home in Waco, followed by...
Larry Lynn LaRoque
Jan 5, 2025
Larry Lynn LaRoque, 80, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Visitation for family and friends will begin at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home before the service. Larry will be interred at DFW National Cemetery.
Larry was born January 6, 1944, to Kyril Thurston...
Juanita DeLaRosa Moreno
Jan 5, 2025
Juanita DeLaRosa Moreno, 82, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by loved ones on January 5, 2025.
Visitation and rosary services will be held on Thursday, January 9, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home, with the rosary beginning at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 10, at Sacred...
Pat Wardlaw
Jan 1, 2025
Patrick Newton Wardlaw
August 3, 1928 – January 1, 2025
Pat Wardlaw, 96, peacefully passed away at home in Waco surrounded by family on Wednesday, January 1st. He was a proud and loving husband, father of three, grandfather of six and great-grandfather of eighteen.
Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, January 7th at Saint Louis Catholic Church, 2001 North...
Bill Bowen
Dec 30, 2024
William (Bill) Bowen, 89, of Waco, Texas, went to be with the Lord, Monday, December 30, 2024. A man of deep faith and dedication, he lived a life of service and love for God, his family and friends. Bill touched countless lives through his life and truly loved the people around him.
Memorial Visitation: January 10, 2025, from 5:00-7:00 pm at...
Karen Sue Blake
Dec 27, 2024
Karen Blake, age 80, went home into the arms of her Lord Jesus Christ on Friday, December 27, 2024, at Hillcrest Hospital in Waco, Texas. Visitation for family and friends will be Friday, January 3, 2025, from 5:00PM to 7:00PM in the Garden Room at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home, 6101 Bosque Blvd. in Waco. Funeral Service celebrating Karen’s legacy of loving...
James Franklin Wood
Dec 21, 2024
James Franklin Wood, 90, of Woodway, died Saturday, December 21, 2024, at his home. Family graveside services will be held at a later date at Oakwood Cemetery.
Wood was born December 31, 1933, in Waco to the late Charlton Bean Wood and Annie Laurie McCollum Wood. After graduating from Waco High School, he went on to attend The University of Texas;...
Johnny Richard Koester
Dec 21, 2024
Johnny Richard Koester, a man of deep faith, dedication, and diverse talents, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2024, at the age of 81. Born in Temple, Texas, Johnny lived a remarkable life filled with service, adventure, and love for his family.
Services will be held on December 26, 2024, at 10:00am at Floral Haven Funeral Home, 6500 S. 129th E...
Lucretia Louann Meer
Dec 20, 2024
Lucretia Louann Meer of Waco passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family. A Celebration of Lucretia's Life and her beautiful love for her family will be held, Friday, December, 27, 2024 at 11:00AM at Renew Church, 6509 Bosque Blvd. in Waco. In lieu of flowers, Lucretia's family requests memorial donations in her memory to The National Breast...
Christopher Rogers Clifton
Dec 18, 2024
Christopher Rogers Clifton, 38, beloved son, brother, uncle and friend to many passed away, Wednesday, December 18, 2024. After a family burial at Oakwood Cemetery, a celebration of life service will be held at Central Presbyterian Church, Woodway at 11:00 am, Monday, December 23, 2024.
Chris was born February 18, 1986 in Waco to Laura and Bill Clifton. He attended Vanguard...
Mary F. Mabry
Dec 17, 2024
Loving mother, wife, friend, and teacher, Mary F. Mabry (née Huffman), formerly of Woodway, Texas, passed away in San Diego, California, on December 17, 2024, at the age of 92. Mary loved God and is made new in Christ, her Lord and Savior. Her family rejoices that she now rests in God’s loving arms.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00...
Leo Desmond Francis Bennett
Dec 13, 2024
Leo Desmond Francis Bennett, December 13, 2024. Memories to few but significance so strong. Please join the family of Leo Bennett for a time of reflection, faith and support as they begin this journey, Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 10:00AM at Dayspring Baptist Church, 7900 Renewal Way, Woodway. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.
Carol J. (Metz) Mitchell
Dec 12, 2024
Carol J. (Metz) Mitchell, aged 91 and ½, passed away peacefully early Thursday December 12th, 2024. Our beloved mom, grammy, sister, aunt, friend, and Mother Carol was surrounded by her loving family as praise music played. A small memorial service was held graveside Friday, December 13th morning where she was laid to rest with her late husband.
Carol was preceded in...
Barbara Jo Gries vonRosenberg
Dec 12, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Barbara Jo Gries vonRosenberg, a beloved Mom, Granny, GG, sister, and friend. Jo was a remarkable person who took life by the reins through her many adventures from dancing to flying to marriage to teaching. Her love, strength, and vibrant spirit touched the lives of so many, always giving...
Douglas Arthur Hill
Dec 10, 2024
Doug Hill went to meet his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Tuesday December 10, 2024. Doug bravely battled an array of health issues in recent months and passed away surrounded by his loving family.
A memorial service in honor of Doug’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 16, 2024, at First Baptist Church of Waco, with Dr. Matt...
Betty D. Garrett
Dec 9, 2024
Beloved mother, and Nana, Betty Donohue Garrett, was born on August 31, 1944, and took her final breath at 11:59 a.m. on December 9, 2024. She lived a long, full life and was deeply loved by many.
A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 14, 2024, in the chapel at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral...
Sondra Witt Burch
Dec 7, 2024
Sondra Witt Burch, age 88, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 7, 2024. The day prior had been a day of love, laughter, and tears, surrounded by her loving family. Following a private family burial, a celebration of Sondra’s life is scheduled for Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at 2:00PM at Meadowbrook Baptist Church in Robinson, Texas with visitation for family and...
Carolyn Thelma Smathers
Dec 5, 2024
Carolyn T. Smathers, nee Vollmar, went to her Lord and Savior, December 5, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her three daughters. Services will be held Saturday, December 14 at 11:00 at Cogdell United Methodist Church, 1201 W Hwy 6, Waco, Texas 76710, with Pastor Charles Robinson officiating. Visitation will be Friday, December 13 at Wilkirson Hatch Bailey Funeral Home...
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