Recent Obituaries in Waco, TX

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,...

Dec 27, 2022

Morgan Ferguson passed away December 27, 2022. A graveside service will take place at 1:30 p.m. Friday, December 30, at Waco Memorial Park.

Morgan was born in Rosebud, Texas, April 18, 1927, to Walter Earl Ferguson and Mable Elsie Roberts Ferguson. He graduated from Rosebud High School in 1943. He worked at Consolidated Aircraft in...

Dec 25, 2022

Roger Alan Frields passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022, at age 43.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, December 29, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 28, 2022, from 4 to 6 p.m.

Roger was born in Waco to...

Dec 22, 2022

Michael Corey McPeak, 50, of Lorena, a most cherished son and brother, died Friday, December 22, 2022 at his home.

Corey was born February 11, 1972 in Waco to Tom and Pam McPeak. He was the youngest of two children, but an equal in his brother’s eyes. They were best friends until the end. The...

Dec 19, 2022

Russell Clement Judd passed away Monday, December 19, 2022, at St Catherine’s Hospice Center in Waco. Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 28, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home with Reverend Chris Rowe of Lorena Methodist Church officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be 5 – 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 27, in the Garden Room at...

Dec 19, 2022

Marc Edgar “Eddie” King Jr. passed away Monday, December 19, 2022.

Services will be held at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church at 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 23 with The Rev. Aaron Zimmerman officiating. Interment will follow at Waco Memorial Park. A livestream of the service will be available at www.YouTube.com/stalbanswaco for those unable to attend in...

Dec 18, 2022

Mary Catherine Roberts Massirer, 83, of Crawford, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2022. A service will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Crawford, Texas with Pastor Tom Beers, Pastor Bill Metting, and Pastor Ron Miller officiating. Burial will follow at Canaan Baptist Church Cemetery. A visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.,...

Dec 18, 2022

Robert Dan Allison, Jr., 88, of Waco, passed away suddenly at his home Sunday, December 18, 2022.

Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Tuesday, December 27, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. A private burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery, with Rev. Robyn Ford officiating.

Robert was born October...