Recent Obituaries in Waco, TX

May 20, 2023

George Gary Crawley passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023. A Rosary will begin at 9:15 a.m. followed by a Memorial Mass on Friday, May 26 at 10:00 a.m. in the Ave Maria Chapel at St. Jerome Catholic Church.

George was born September 2, 1944, in Perry, Oklahoma, to George and Marie Crawley. George was educated...

May 20, 2023

Following a full and adventurous life, Emil Plasek, 86, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023. Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, Emil was the most kind-hearted, loving, and gentle soul God ever put on the planet. Emil never met a stranger—he had a unique way of making people in all walks of life feel special and loved. Living a...

May 17, 2023

Martha Roane Lacy Howe, age 80, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 17, 2023, surrounded by her family, marking the end of an active, productive, and joyful life.

Services will be held Monday, May 22, 2023, beginning with a family graveside service at 12:00 noon at Oakwood Cemetery. A memorial service will follow at 1:00 p.m....

May 15, 2023

Artie George Giotes passed away Monday, May 15, 2023. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Monday, May 22, at First Methodist Church, Main Campus (4901 Cobbs Dr). Visitation will be 5:00 - 7:00 pm, Sunday, May 21, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home.

Artie was born February 2, 1941, in Waco, to Aphrodite and...

May 15, 2023

Charles Edward Bass passed away Monday, May 15, 2023. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 23, at Coolidge Cemetery Association with Rev. Curtis Holland officiating the graveside service. A viewing will be held on Monday, May 22 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home in Waco.

Charles was born...

May 14, 2023

Shirley Colleen Snider, 94, of Waco, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023 at her home.

Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Friday, June 16, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home followed by a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June...

May 13, 2023

John Timothy (Tim) Gray, 72, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, May 13, 2023, surrounded by his family in Waco.

Visitation will be Tuesday, May 30, from 1 to 2 p.m. at McNeill Legacy Funeral Home in Tim’s hometown of St. Pauls, North Carolina. A graveside service will follow the visitation at Oak Ridge Cemetery...

May 12, 2023

Marland Joseph “Joe” Copeland left us far too soon Friday, May 12, 2023. A beloved father and husband, he will be dearly missed by all that loved him. Joe appreciated a good obituary, deeming them a little piece of history. We would like to think this one would have caught his eye.

Born in Waco...

May 9, 2023

Martha Del Carmen Heard Sanders died unexpectedly Tuesday, May 9, at the age of 50. Her family and friends are heartbroken.

Martha was born June 14, 1972, in Houston. It was Flag Day, which made her veteran father, Bob, proud. Her mother, Norma, and her big brother, Bobby, happily welcomed her to complete their little...

May 7, 2023

Rodney Lee Brown, Sr., born January 19, 1929 to Homer and Alma Brown, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023. Visitation with the family will be Saturday, May 13 from 3:00 p.m. until-5:00 p.m. at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home, 6101 Bosque Blvd., in Waco. Graveside services will be held at a later date.

Born in Spring, Texas,...

May 6, 2023

Martha Ann Baur Salome passed away peacefully Saturday, May 6, 2023, at the age of eighty-eight.

Visitation will be 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 9, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home with a Rosary following at 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Martha will be laid to rest next to her husband during a private...

May 4, 2023

Billy M. Collier passed away at his home on May 4th 2023. Services will be held Monday May 8th at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey at 10am with Rev. Tim Jarrell officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park Cemetery.

Bill was born in Goldthwaite, Texas on November 12, 1929. He was the proud son of Thomas and Bell...

May 4, 2023

Maury Edward Stiver passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023, surrounded by his family at The Delaney at Lake Waco. A memorial service will be held in Houston at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, with The Reverend Tom Pace officiating. Maury bravely battled Parkinson’s Disease for several years.

Maury was...

May 3, 2023

Edith Lavonne Everett (Lavonne) Elliston was born on September 5, 1931, in Waco, Texas to Reverend JD and Gladys Everett. Services will be Saturday, May 6 at 10 am at First Baptist Church Woodway. Burial will follow at Rosemound Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, May 5, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral in the Garden Room.

May 1, 2023

Jerry Erdman, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away in his sleep on May 1st, 2023. Family and friends are invited to come celebrate his life at 10:30 AM Monday, May 8th at Renew Church, 6509 Bosque Blvd, in Waco, TX.

Jerry was born on March 24, 1946 to John and Ann Erdman in...

May 1, 2023

Phylis Dawn McFall, 63, of Waco, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023 at her home after a lengthy illness surrounded by her family.

A memorial service will be held at 3:30 PM, Saturday, May 20, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home.

Phylis was born October 27, 1959 in Waco, and was the first...

Apr 30, 2023

Raymond Weldon, 87, of China Spring, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023 at his home in China Spring surrounded by family.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 6, at Columbus Avenue Baptist Church in Waco followed by a memorial celebration service at 11:00 a.m. at Columbus Avenue Baptist Church in Waco with Rev....

Apr 26, 2023

Joe Dicorte passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023. A graveside service will be at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 2, at Oakwood Cemetery, with Deacon Richard Manchaca officiating. Burial will follow. Visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m., Monday, May 1, with a Rosary following at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home.

Joe was born into a loving Italian family...

Apr 25, 2023

Darwin Wayne Miller Sr. joined his family in heaven on April 25, 2023. Visitation will be from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday April 30, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home, with a graveside service at 1:00 p.m. Monday May 1, 2023, at Oakwood Cemetery with Reverend Steve Holston officiating.

Darwin was born in Waco, in a house...

Apr 24, 2023

Sheila Lucas, 57, passed away Monday, April 24, 2023. The family invites you to join them for the Celebration of Life gathering in her honor on April 30, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. The gathering will include hors d’oeuvres and refreshments. We will be sharing photos and memorabilia as we fondly remember her beautiful, kindhearted...