Recent Obituaries in Waco, TX

Apr 2, 2024

Brenda Kay Carpenter, 67, passed away April 2, 2024, at Providence Hospice Place in Waco, Texas.

A memorial service to honor her life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 15, 2024, in the chapel at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home in Waco, Texas.

Brenda was born October 2, 1956, in Angleton,...

Apr 2, 2024

Mary Marie Levy (Stubblefield), aged 87, of Waco, Texas, died Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at St. Catherine's.

A graveside service and burial will be held at 12:00 p.m., Friday, April 5, 2024, at Temple Rodef Sholom Cemetery, and will be officiated by Rabbi Aviva Bass.

Born January 6, 1937, in Moody,...

Apr 1, 2024

Dennis Alvin Goffinet passed away on April 1st 2024, at his home in West, Texas.

Dennis will be cremated per his request, and will be interred in a private family burial at the New Hope Cemetery in Riesel, Texas.

Dennis was born in Magnet, Indiana, at home on October 21, 1948,...

Mar 31, 2024

Rosemary (Mary) Francis Aigner Hunter, 96, passed away Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024, in Waco, Texas.

A Memorial Service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Waco Memorial Park in Robinson, Texas.

Mary was born in Waco, Texas, and lived a long and happy 96 years in...

Mar 28, 2024

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and avid Baylor Bear, Billy Dewey Laughlin, passed away peacefully and began his Easter celebration early on March 28, 2024, at age 89 in Waco, Texas.

There will be a celebration of Billy’s life with visitation at 1:00 p.m., and service at 2:00 p.m., on Monday, April 1, 2024, at...

Mar 27, 2024

March 27th, 2024, at eight in the morning, our father, Jorge Victorino, artist, carpenter, husband, father, grandfather, brother, and son took his last breath in our home with my mother’s hand to his face and her face so close to his as she whispered to him goodbye. He appeared completely at peace, and I think he got absolutely everything...

Mar 23, 2024

Daniel Griffin Averitt unexpectedly completed an abundantly lived life for which he was so grateful, March 23, 2024. Though his years in this world were fewer than hoped, Daniel left an indelible mark upon all who had the good fortune to know him, love him, or merely to cross his path in his 32 years.

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Mar 22, 2024

James “J.D.” Johnson, 54, passed away due to an accident on March 22, 2024.

A celebration of his life will be held for family and friends at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Oakwood Cemetery, 2124 S. 5th St., in Waco, with Trigger Wiley and Johnny Wyatt officiating.

J.D. was...

Mar 22, 2024

Shirley Jean Spivey Kellar passed away peacefully Friday, March 22, 2024, with her devoted husband holding her hand and family by her side.

A graveside service will be held 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco, Texas. Arrangements by Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. The Reverend Ron Durham will officiate the service. A...

Mar 21, 2024

Helga Malene Pirelo was born on August 18, 1933, in Offenbach, Germany. Our Nanny passed away peacefully at home at the age of 90, with family at her side, March 21, 2024, into the arms of Jesus and her loving husband. Helga met and married the love of her life, Herbert Pirelo, in Frankfurt Germany. Nanny and Papaw will...

Mar 19, 2024

Della Shannon Whatley, 98, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at the Stilwell Retirement Residence in Waco.

Private graveside services will be held in Chandler, Texas, with a memorial service in Waco, later this spring.

Della was born May 29, 1925, in Huntsville and was the oldest of five children. After...

Mar 17, 2024

James Kip Holloway went to be with our Lord, Sunday, March 17, 2024. Kip passed peacefully at his home surrounded by loving family.

His memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday March 23, 2024, at Saint Alban’s Episcopal Church, 305 North 30th St. Waco, Texas 76710. The family will host a reception following...

Mar 17, 2024

Barbara June Huggins, 88, of Waco, Texas, left her earthly body for her heavenly home Sunday, March 17, 2024.

A graveside service honoring her life was held Monday, March 25, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Oakwood Cemetery.

Barbara was born on November 27, 1935, to James W. Huggins and Floreine (Johnson)...

Mar 17, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Patricia Gillenwater Vaughn, March 17, 2024, in Waco, Texas.

Born on July 14, 1944, in Amarillo, Texas, Patricia was the daughter of D.O. Gillenwater and Mary Crews Gillenwater. Patricia's early life journey took her from Illinois and western Nebraska to Waco, Texas, where she settled in November...

Mar 15, 2024

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Mike Contreras, Sr. of Waco, Texas, on March 15, 2024, at the age of 90. Mike passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Baylor Scott and White Hillcrest Hospital. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on March 19 at 10:00 am at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Bellmead,...

Mar 14, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Nathan Peebles, who departed this world March 14, 2024, at the age of 44.

A visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 25, 2024, in the Chapel at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home in Waco, Texas. The funeral service will begin in the Chapel...

Mar 13, 2024

John “Mark” Davis, 65, passed into eternal rest March 13, 2024.

A private family memorial service will be held to honor his life.

Mark was born on July 17, 1958, to Billy Van Davis and Ava Allene Davis in Waco. He attended Richfield High School and was self-employed owning a painting...

Mar 12, 2024

Natishua Rose Mote Brandt passed away Tuesday March 12, 2024.

There will be a Funeral Service at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 23, 2024, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Waco, Texas, with The Reverend Samantha Smith officiating. Reception with family will be held after the service from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. in the church,...

Mar 12, 2024

Laura Dollahite Gardner, 63, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024.

A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, March 22, 2024, at First Baptist Church of Waco, with Dr. Matt Snowden presiding, and the Reverend Dr. Leslie King Eulogizing. A visitation with the family will precede the service at...

Mar 12, 2024

Howard Ainsworth, 92, passed away peacefully March 12, 2024, at The Laurels in Stone Oak, San Antonio, Texas, surrounded by his family.

His memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., April 6, 2024, at Calvary Temple Assembly of God Church, 14335 O’Connor Rd, San Antonio, Texas 78247. A Celebration of Life will follow at...