Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Waco, TX

J.W. Collins

J.W. Collins

May 12, 2013

J. W. Collins July 15, 1924 - May 12, 2013 J. W. Collins of Waco passed away Sunday, May 12, 2013 at his residence. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 17, at Lakewood Christian Church with the Rev. Dr. Jerry Kirkpatrick officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, May...

Thomas Alton Pearson

Thomas Alton Pearson

May 10, 2013

Thomas Alton Pearson September 13, 1926 May 10, 2013 Thomas Alton Pearson, President Emeritus of Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center in Waco, passed away peacefully Friday, May 10, 2013, after a lengthy illness. A memorial service will be Tuesday, May 14, at 2:00 p.m., at the First Baptist Church of Waco, with the Reverend Curtis Holland officiating. Visitation will follow...

Frank James Karaffa

Frank James Karaffa

May 7, 2013

Frank James Karaffa October 20, 1922-May 7, 2013 Frank Karaffa of Waco passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2013, after a long illness. Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 11, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with the Dr. Hulitt Gloer officiating. There will be a reception following the memorial service in the Garden Room. Frank Karaffa was born Oct. 20,...

Fred Radle

Fred Radle

May 3, 2013

Fred Radle March 26, 1928 May 3, 2013 After a difficult journey, Fred Radle, 85, passed away peacefully Friday morning, May 3, 2013, at Hillcrest Hospital with his daughter at his side. Services will be at 2:30 p.m., Monday, May 6, at St. Mark Lutheran Church with Pastor Jim Price officiating. Burial will follow at Rosemound Cemetery. Visitation will...

Eustacia Sanchez Villafana

Eustacia Sanchez Villafana

May 3, 2013

Eustacia Sanchez Villafaa March 29, 1913- May 3, 2013 Eustacia Sanchez Villafaa, 100, of Downsville, entered into eternal rest surrounded by her loving family, Friday, May 3, 2013. Mass of Christian Resurrection will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 7, at St. Francis Catholic Church with the Rev. Roman Burgos as Celebrant. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery....

Betty Lewis Patton

Betty Lewis Patton

Apr 30, 2013

Betty Lewis Patton August 22, 1926 - April 30, 2013 Betty Lewis Patton of Waco left for Heaven Tuesday, April 30, 2013. Services will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 3, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with the Rev. Kip Osborne officiating. A private burial will be at Kosse Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, May 2,...

Raymond Herman Niekamp

Raymond Herman Niekamp

Apr 30, 2013

Raymond Herman Niekamp December 23, 1930 - April 30, 2013 Raymond Herman Niekamp of Waco passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2013. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 12:05 p.m., Friday, May 3, at St. Louis Catholic Church with the Rev. John Guzaldo as Celebrant. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m., and Rosary...

Luther O. Barrick, Jr.

Luther O. Barrick, Jr.

Apr 30, 2013

Luther Barrick, Jr. May 20, 1933 - April 30, 2013 Luther Barrick, Jr. of Waco passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at his residence. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 4, at Rosemound Cemetery. Visitation will begin thirty minutes prior to the graveside. Luther was born May 20, 1933 in Waco, Texas to Luther and Lorena Barrick,...

Audrey "Nan" Brown

Audrey "Nan" Brown

Apr 29, 2013

Audrey Anne Nan Young Brown August 17, 1934 April 28, 2013 Audrey Anne Nan Brown, born August 17, 1934 to Margaret and R. Audrian Young, passed away early Sunday morning, April 28, 2013 after a valiant battle with Alzheimer's disease. Visitation with the family will be 5:00 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 30, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home, 6101 Bosque Blvd,...

Bud Gervig

Bud Gervig

Apr 27, 2013

Charles Bud Gervig August 31, 1921 April 27, 2013 Charles Marzolf "Bud" Gervig, 91, of Waco, passed away on April 27 after a brief illness. A memorial service will be 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 1, at Austin Avenue United Methodist Church, 1300 Austin Avenue, with Pastor Chris Mesa officiating. The family will receive visitors in the Fellowship Hall following...

Leslie Wayne Jacobs

Leslie Wayne Jacobs

Apr 27, 2013

Leslie Wayne Jacobs November 2, 1961 - April 27, 2013 Leslie Wayne Jacobs, beloved husband and father, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 27, 2013. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 1, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with Father Daniel Liu officiating. Entombment will follow at Waco Memorial Mausoleum. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.,...

Charlie Olin Kornegay

Charlie Olin Kornegay

Apr 23, 2013

Charlie Olin Kornegay May 25, 1915 - April 23, 2013 Charlie Olin Kornegay of Waco passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2013, at his residence. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 27, at Grace Temple Baptist Church with the Rev. David Brown and Rev. Craig Klempnauer officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00...

Franklin George White

Franklin George White

Apr 23, 2013

Franklin George White May 5, 1942 - April 23, 2013 Franklin George White of Hewitt passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2013. Rosary will be 2:00 p.m., with a Chapel Service at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, April 27, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with the Father Will Straten officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in West. Visitation will be 6:00 to...

Carson Harper Hoge

Carson Harper Hoge

Apr 22, 2013

Carson Harper Hoge August 2, 1923 - April 22, 2013 Carson Harper Hoge of Waco passed away Monday, April 22, 2013. Services will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, April 25, at Austin Avenue Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be 6:00 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 24, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey. Carson was born August 2, 1923, in...

Dan And Mamie Ruth Drewery, Jr.

Dan And Mamie Ruth Drewery, Jr.

Apr 17, 2013

Dan H. Drewery, Jr. July 17, 1928 - April 17, 2013 Mamie Ruth Drewery April 27, 1923 - April 18, 2013 Argle "Dan" H. Drewery, Jr. and Mamie Ruth Drewery of Waco passed away Wednesday and Thursday, April 17 and 18, 2013, at their residence. Combined services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 27, at Cogdell United Methodist Church....

Robert Frank Davis, Iii

Robert Frank Davis, Iii

Apr 15, 2013

Robert Frank Davis III February 8, 1964 - April 15, 2013 Robert Frank Davis III of Waco passed away Monday, April 15, 2013 at Ben Taub Hospital in Houston. Services will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 19, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with the Pastor Albert Fuentes officiating. Burial will follow at Rosemound Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 to...

Evelyn Brown Moore

Evelyn Brown Moore

Apr 13, 2013

Evelyn Brown Moore October 9, 1915 - April 13, 2013 Evelyn Faires Brown Moore was welcomed home by her Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 13, 2013. Graveside services for family and friends will be 1:30 p.m., Saturday, April 20, at Oakwood Cemetery with the Dr. Donald B. Moore and Rev. Keith R. Fortner officiating. Evelyn was born October...

Destiny Rae Contreras

Destiny Rae Contreras

Apr 13, 2013

Destiny Rae Contreras May 15, 1995 - April 13, 2013 In the early morning hours of April 13, 2013, a heavenly band began to play and the Lord drew an artful picture with bright colors of another angel in heaven. That angel was Destiny Rae Contreras. The picture was of her sitting next to her brother, A.J., who was...

Suzanne Stephens Russell

Suzanne Stephens Russell

Apr 13, 2013

Suzanne Stephens Russell March 3, 1934 - April 13, 2013 Suzanne Stephens Russell of Hewitt passed away Saturday, April 13, 2013. Graveside services will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 17, at Waco Memorial Park with the Rev. Robby Kirby officiating. Visitation will be 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 16, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Garden Room. Suzanne was born...

Louis J. Kupcak, Jr.

Louis J. Kupcak, Jr.

Apr 13, 2013

Louis J. Kupcak, Jr. August 11, 1918 - April 13, 2013 Louis J. Kupcak, Jr.of Waco passed away Saturday, April 13, 2013. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 18, at St. Mary's Catholic Church with the Rev. Joseph F. Geleney, Jr. Celebrant. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will begin at 6:00...