Recent Obituaries in Waco, TX

Jan 22, 2023

Debra Ochoa, 52, of Hewitt, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023, at Providence Hospice Place in Waco with her husband at her side.

The funeral service will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, January 27, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with Pastor Ronnie Holmes officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00 p.m. until...

Jan 21, 2023

Lee left this world after a lengthy illness Saturday, January 21, 2023. He met his match with the most recent illness, but over the years, he had survived lung cancer twice, swine flu, COVID-19, and severe pneumonia just to name a few. He said he was on his tenth life!

He was born April 12,...

Jan 21, 2023

Otho Lee “Sonny” Bowers, III, 75, passed away peacefully at his residence in Hewitt, Texas, on Saturday, January 21, 2023, with family by his side.

Sonny was born on September 18, 1947, in Austin, Texas, to O.L. and Ruth Bowers. Baseball was a large part of Sonny’s life from an early age. Sonny attended and...

Jan 20, 2023

Ruby Quiram Wells, 94, slipped peacefully into the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, Friday, January 20,2023 at Heartis Senior Living with her daughter by her side.  Services will be Wednesday, January 25th at 11 a.m. at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.  Visitation will be Tuesday, January 24, from 5-8 p.m. at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home....

Jan 20, 2023

Julia Mae Bowden passed away Friday, January 20, 2023. Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 24, at Western Heights Baptist Church with Rev. Kip Osborne officiating. A burial will follow for family only at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 – 8:00 p.m., Monday, January 23, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home.

Julia was born...

Jan 20, 2023

Ernest Paul Garth, known as E.P., passed away unexpectedly Friday, January 20, 2023, at Hillcrest Hospital, surrounded and held by his loving family. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, teacher, and friend, E.P. was a man of many talents and a steel-trap memory.

E.P. was born and raised in Ennis, Texas, and grew up loving the...

Jan 19, 2023

Ann Caldwell (Mamie) passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023 at her home. Graveside services will be Thursday, January 26 at 2 pm at Kirk Cemetery with Father Walter Dhanwar officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, January 25 from 5-7 pm at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home.

Ann grew up on a dirt road in Lott, Texas and walked...

Jan 11, 2023

Janice Lee Cantrell, 83, of Ennis and formerly of Waco, died Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at Ennis Care Center.

A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, January 20, at Waco Memorial Park.

Janice was born December 14, 1939, in Waco and was the second of the three children...

Jan 10, 2023

The time of my departure has come. I am thankful to say I fought a good fight, I finished my race, I kept the faith, and I have gone to claim my promised crown with my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. My heavenly Father rescued me from every evil and saved me for His heavenly kingdom. To God be...

Jan 8, 2023

Robert Lee Young, 63, of Waco, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2023 at his residence.

Robert, also known as "Painter Bob", was born in Alliance, Ohio on January 25, 1959 to Virgil Howard Young and Barbara Kuhn Young.

He proudly served his country in the US Army from 1979 until 1983...

Jan 7, 2023

Billy Joe Reaves, 72, of Waco, passed away peacefully in his sleep Saturday, January 7, 2023, at St Anthony's Care Center in Waco. Memorial services will be at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 11, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. There will be no visitation.

Billy was born January 11, 1950, in Waco. He grew up in Waco....

Jan 7, 2023

Susan McCombs, 70, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023, at Baylor, Scott & White Hospital. She was surrounded by family and visited by many friends and coworkers. We sincerely appreciate the patience and caring of the Emergency Room staff as we maintained a vigil in and around her room during the day. Per her request, her body will be...

Jan 6, 2023

All-American patriot, artist, designer, entrepreneur, flower arranger, chef, and joyful servant, Sunny Lou Starling, was carried on the wings of angels to the arms of her savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, January 6, 2023. She once said her mission was to “Gather and feed all you can, as often as you can, because you never know if you’re feeding...

Jan 6, 2023

William D. Stanford passed away Friday, January 6, 2023. Graveside services will be 11:00 am, Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 4:00 to 6:00 pm, Sunday, January 8, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home.

William was born January 3, 1949, in Thomasville, Georgia. William served this great country as a Navy Seal in...

Jan 5, 2023

The irreplaceable joy of my life, Charlotte B. Ransom, 75, drew her last breath and peacefully passed over into paradise Thursday, 5 January 2023. A funeral service for her will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, 14 January 2023, at Peace Lutheran Church, 9301 Panther Way, Hewitt, Texas, with Reverend Garrett Smith officiating. Burial will follow immediately at Rosemound...

Jan 4, 2023

James Francis Greer, 88, of Waco, died Wednesday, January 4, 2023.

His funeral will take place at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 10, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, with The Rev. Brandon McGinnis officiating.

James Francis Greer was born in Waco, December 18, 1934, to F.L.C. Greer and Frances Ward Greer and...

Jan 2, 2023

Allen Ray Hogan, 88, of Waco, passed away peacefully after a brief illness Monday, January 2, 2023, at Baylor, Scott & White Hillcrest Medical Center.

A graveside service will be Thursday, January 5 at 2 p.m. at Waco Memorial Park with Bro. Roy Marshall officiating. There will be no formal visitation with the family; however,...

Dec 28, 2022

Patsy Ruth McGee Howard, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, 93, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 28, 2022, in Waco.

Patsy was born February 11, 1929, in Big Sandy, Texas, to Mack and Jessie McGee. As a teenager in Kilgore, Texas, she enjoyed church, school, and civic activities. After graduation from Kilgore High in 1946,...

Dec 28, 2022

Nancy Cecile Deviney, of Eddy, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022. Services will be at 10 am, Friday, December 30 at Bruceville-Eddy United Methodist Church with Rev. Robyn Ford officiating. Burial will follow at Eddy Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at Bruceville-Eddy United Methodist Church, 404 West 3rd Street, Eddy, TX 76524.

Dec 27, 2022

Connie Manitzas fell asleep in the Lord on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, after many weeks in Memorial Central hospital, and then while in Pikes Peak Hospice at Penrose St. Francis Hospital. She endured as best she could courageously and graciously. She was 79.

A funeral service will take place at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 7,...