Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Waco, TX

Maurice Sheperd Knight

Maurice Sheperd Knight

Feb 9, 2006

Maurice S. Knight April 14, 1914 – February 9, 2006 Maurice Knight passed away Thursday, February 9, 2006 after a short illness. Military graveside services will be at 10:00 am Monday, February 13 at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery, Highway 195 in Killeen. Visitation with the family will be from 5:30 to 7:30 pm Sunday, February 12 at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey...

Lester R. Rommel

Lester R. Rommel

Feb 8, 2006

Lester R. “Bill” Rommel Lester R. “Bill” Rommel passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2006 at a local nursing home. Services will be at 11:30 am Saturday, February 11 at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with Rev. Craig Klempnauer, Chaplain of Southern Care Hospice officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 7 – 8:00...

Helen Faye Riggs

Helen Faye Riggs

Feb 8, 2006

Helen Faye Riggs January 17, 1919 – February 8, 2006 Helen Faye Riggs, 87, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2006. A Remembrance Gathering will be held from 2-4 pm Sunday, Feb. 12 at Wilkirson Hatch Bailey Garden Room. The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our “Memorial Guestbook” at www.wilkirsonhatchbailey.com. WILKIRSON-HATCH-BAILEY

Suzanne Meade

Suzanne Meade

Feb 5, 2006

Suzanne Meade September 15, 1951 – February 5, 2006 Suzanne Meade passed away Sunday, February 5, 2006. A memorial service will be held at 6:30 pm Wednesday, February 8, 2006 at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Bosque Chapel with Rev. Barry Camp officiating. Suzanne was born September 15, 1951 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to John J. Brown and Janey Lou Brown. Suzanne graduated...

Mable Ellen Lampert

Mable Ellen Lampert

Feb 5, 2006

Mable Ellen Lampert Ekrut April 29, 1918 – February 5, 2006 Mable Ekrut, 87, passed away February 5, 2006 in Waco, Texas. Services will be at 1:30 p.m., Friday, February 10 at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Bosque Chapel with Rev. Jason Burden, Rev. Dr. Bruce Lampert and Rev. Jeff Lynn officiating. Burial will follow at Cottonwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5...

Gloria Ann Place

Gloria Ann Place

Feb 4, 2006

Gloria Ann Place January 31, 1939 – February 4, 2006 Gloria Ann Place passed away Saturday, February 4, 2006 at Methodist Willowbrook Hospital in Houston. Services will be at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, February 6, 2006 at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Bosque Chapel with Bro. Jason Bay officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial North Cemetery . Visitation will be from 6 -...

Margaret Bowen

Margaret Bowen

Feb 4, 2006

Margaret Louise Bowen July 13, 1911 – February 4, 2006 Margaret Louise Bowen passed away Saturday, February 4, 2006 at her daughter’s residence. Services will be at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, February 8, 2006 at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Bosque Chapel with the Dr. Raymond Bailey officiating. Burial will follow at Rosemound Cemetery . Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday,...

Irene Stinson

Irene Stinson

Feb 4, 2006

Irene Stinson March 27, 1918 – February 4, 2006 Irene Stinson passed away Saturday, February 4, 2006. Graveside services will be at 1:00 PM Wednesday, February 8 at Rosemound Cemetery with Rev. James Adams officiating. Irene was born March 27, 1918 in Riesel, TX to Albert and Ida Rook Wooten. She graduated from Waco High School in 1937 and...

Robert Compton

Robert Compton

Feb 3, 2006

Robert Compton August 21, 1933 – February 3, 2006 Robert Compton passed away Friday, February 3, 2006 at St. Catherine's Center . He was dearly loved by family and many others. Services will be at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 7, 2006 at Lake Shore Drive Church of Christ with the ministers Paul Shero and Ernie Christie officiating. Visitation will...

Horace Tipps

Horace Tipps

Feb 3, 2006

Horace I. Tipps April 11, 1910 – February 3, 2006 Horace I. Tipps passed away Friday, February 3, 2006 at his residence. Services will be at 3:30 p.m., Monday, February 6, 2006 at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Bosque Chapel with the Rev. Darrell Phillips officiating. Burial will follow at Whiterock Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m., Sunday, February 5, 2006 at...

Michael Donley

Michael Donley

Feb 2, 2006

Michael Donley January 7, 1957 – February 2, 2006 Michael Donley passed away Thursday, February 2, 2006. Services will be at 11:30 am Monday, February 6, 2006 at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Bosque Chapel with Dr. Raymond Bailey officiating. Burial will follow at Rosemound Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-4 pm Sunday, February 5, 2006 at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey. Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey

Barbara Reading Powell

Barbara Reading Powell

Feb 2, 2006

Barbara Reading Powell 1912-2006 Barbara Reading Powell died early Thursday, February 2, 2006, in Waco. She was 93 years of age. Services will be 1:30 p.m., Saturday, February 4, 2006, at Austin Avenue United Methodist Church, the Reverend Tom Robbins officiating. Burial will be at Chapel Hill Memorial Park. Barbara Powell was born June 25, 1912 in Mart, Texas....

George Truett Rogers

George Truett Rogers

Feb 2, 2006

George Truett Rogers March 15, 1912 – February 2, 2006 George Truett Rogers, 93, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2006 while riding in the car in the sunshine. Graveside services will be at 1:30 pm Monday, February 6, at Waco Memorial North Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-4 pm Sunday, February 5, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey. The family invites you to...

Jean Hilley

Jean Hilley

Jan 30, 2006

Jean Hilley July 9, 1916 – January 30, 2006 Jean Hilley, 89, passed away Monday, January 30, 2006 at Scott and White Hospital in Temple. Rosary will be at 6:00 pm with visitation to follow Friday, Feb. 3rd at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Garden Room, 6101 Bosque Boulevard in Waco. Mass of Christian Resurrection will be at 1:30 pm, Saturday, February 4...

Helen M. Hamlin

Helen M. Hamlin

Jan 28, 2006

Helen Hamlin October 7, 1917 – January 28, 2006 Helen Hamlin, 88, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2006 at Hillcrest Hospital. Graveside services will be at 3:30 pm Wednesday, February 1, at Waco Memorial North Cemetery with Rev.Virgil Buddy Matthews officiating. Helen was born October 7, 1917 in Waco, to William Wittman, Jr. and Mary Ella Wittman. Helen was...

Rose Tusa

Rose Tusa

Jan 28, 2006

Rose Tusa December 17, 1917-January 28, 2006 Rose Tusa passed away Saturday, January 28, 2006. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 31, 2006 at St. Mary's Catholic Church with the Rev. Angelo Bertini officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial North Cemetery. A rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m.Monday, January 30, 2006 at...

Gladys Holder

Gladys Holder

Jan 28, 2006

Gladys Holder September 2, 1914 –January 28, 2006 Gladys Chandler Holder passed away January 28, 2006 at a local nursing home. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 31 at the First Baptist Church of Gholson with the Rev. Brad Moore officiating. Burial will follow at the Gholson Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be held...

Elizabeth Ann Mcglasson

Elizabeth Ann Mcglasson

Jan 28, 2006

Elizabeth McGlasson April 1, 1927 – January 28, 2006 Funeral services for Elizabeth McGlasson will be held at 10:00 am Wednesday, February 1, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church with the Rev. Chuck Treadwell officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Mrs. McGlasson died early on the morning of January 28, 2006 at a local hospital. Mrs. McGlasson Liz to...

Bernadette Joan Dooley

Bernadette Joan Dooley

Jan 24, 2006

Bernadette Joan Dooley June 1, 1940 – January 24, 2006 Bernadette Joan Dooley passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2006 at Greenview Manor of Waco. Rosary will be at 1:00 pm Thursday, January 26, 2006 at St. Mary's Catholic Church and Mass of Christial Burial will follow at 1:30 pm with the Rev. Angelo Bertini officiating. Burial will follow at...

Harry Louis Jornitzky

Harry Louis Jornitzky

Jan 21, 2006

Harry Louis Jornitzky April 23, 1913 – January 21, 2006 Harry Louis Jornitzky, age 92, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2006. Graveside services will be held at Agudath Jacob Cemetery at 10:00 am on Tuesday, January 24th . A native of Waco, Mr. Jornitzky was a graduate of Waco High School and attended Baylor University. He spent his...