Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Waco, TX

J. D. Newsom

J. D. Newsom

Dec 29, 2020

Jesse “J.D.” Deward Newsom passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2020. Visitation will be 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, January 3, 2021, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Services will be 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 5, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with Pastor James C. Cox and Pastor John Palmer officiating. Services will be lived-streamed at the First Assembly of God Church, 6701 Bosque...

Rita Ochoa Ramirez

Rita Ochoa Ramirez

Dec 27, 2020

Rita O. Ramirez, of Elm Mott, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2020, at Providence Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 30, at St. Francis on the Brazos Catholic Church, 315 Jefferson Avenue, with Rev. Eduardo Jaso as Celebrant. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. The family will receive visitors 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday...

Austin Scott Kluck

Austin Scott Kluck

Dec 26, 2020

With a heavy heart, we announce that Austin Scott Kluck passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020. A memorial service will take place at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 10, 2021, at Renew Church Waco. A visitation will take place from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, January 9, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Austin was born January 20, 1984, in San...

Dr. William John Worthington Iv

Dr. William John Worthington Iv

Dec 24, 2020

After a valiant five-year battle with cancer, Dr. William John Worthington IV entered into the arms of the Jesus on December 24, 2020. Because of Covid-19 protocol, the funeral service will be private but will be livestreamed December 30, 2:00 p.m., at www.WHBFamily.com for those wishing to attend virtually. William “Bill” was born to William Worthington III and Dolores...

Olivia Paula Veracruz

Olivia Paula Veracruz

Dec 23, 2020

Olivia Paula Veracruz passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020. Graveside Services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 28, at Oakwood Cemetery. Burial will follow. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, December 27, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Olivia was born April 22, 1936, in Dripping Springs, Texas, to Feliberto and Herlinda Ortiz. Olivia enjoyed spending time with her...

Jeanne Price Nowlin

Jeanne Price Nowlin

Dec 22, 2020

Jeanne Price Nowlin passed away in Ascension Providence Hospital, Waco, Texas, after succumbing to COVID-19 and other medical problems on December 22, 2020. A celebration of the life of Jeanne Price Nowlin is being planned for her 75th birthday at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 27, 2021, at Central Christian Church in Vernon, Texas. Born on March 27, 1946, in...

Eugene Howard Dashner

Eugene Howard Dashner

Dec 21, 2020

Eugene Howard Dashner of Hewitt, Texas, passed away on December 21, 2020, at the age of 83. To his family and friends, he was known as “Gene”, “Dad”, “Opa”, and “Uncle Gene”. Graveside services will be Monday, December 28, at 10:00 a.m., with Father Lee Nelson of Christ Church Waco officiating. Gene was born in Waco, Texas. As the...

Kenneth Wayne Anderson

Kenneth Wayne Anderson

Dec 21, 2020

For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to...

Corrie Elizabeth Logan

Corrie Elizabeth Logan

Dec 20, 2020

Corrie Elizabeth Allen Logan, age 68, died at Ascension Providence Hospital, Waco, Texas, on December 20, 2020, with her husband at her side. Corrie will be cremated and interred at the columbarium at First Presbyterian Church, Waco, Texas. Services of interment and celebration of her life are still being planned. Corrie was born in Dallas, Texas, October 17, 1952,...

Lula Mae Dennison Patillo

Lula Mae Dennison Patillo

Dec 19, 2020

Lula Mae Dennison Patillo departed this earth at Stilwell Residence Retirement Home and found her Lord and loved ones in Heaven on December 19, 2020 at 9 p.m. At age 101 years and 71 days, we are honored to be able to celebrate that she lived a long and complete life. Due to COVID19, there will be no visitation,...

Wilma Ruth Paulson

Wilma Ruth Paulson

Dec 19, 2020

Wilma Ruth Paulson February 22, 1936-December 19, 2020 Wilma Ruth Paulson, 84, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020. Visitation will be 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Saturday, December 26, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Services will begin at 1:30 p.m., following visitation with Chaplain Manuel Henriquez officiating. Burial will follow at Rosemound Cemetery. Wilma was born February 22, 1936, in Birome,...

Carl  W. Coe

Carl W. Coe

Dec 18, 2020

Rev. Carl W. Coe passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family Friday, December 18, 2020. Services will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 22, at River City Church with Rev. Clay Strawn and Bro. B.E. Moore officiating. Burial will follow at Riesel Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, December 21, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Carl...

Beverly Wray Morrison

Beverly Wray Morrison

Dec 16, 2020

Beverly Wray Morrison joined her heavenly Lord on December 16, 2020, in Tyler, Texas at The Heights Nursing Home. A private graveside service will be held at the Oakwood Cemetery in Waco, Texas, on Saturday, January 2, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. Mrs. Morrison will be laid to rest at the side of her husband, Dr. Bergen Morrison. Beverly was...

George Lutes

George Lutes

Dec 16, 2020

Juanita Chambless Lutes 1928-2020 George Franklin Lutes, Jr. 1937-2020 Juanita “Nita” Chambless Lutes passed away December 11, 2020, in Holladay, Utah, at age 91. Her husband of 42 years, George Franklin Lutes, Jr., passed away five days later on December 16, at age 83. Immediate cause of death for both was COVID-19. Nita was born on December 26, 1928,...

Norma June Wooten

Norma June Wooten

Dec 13, 2020

Norma June Wooten September 7, 1933 - December 13, 2020 Norma June Wooten, 87, passed away December 13, 2020. Services will be 1:00 p.m., Friday, December 18, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home with Blake Herridge officiating. A private burial will follow at Rosemound Cemetery in Waco, Texas. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, December 17, in the Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey...

Shirley Jean Brothers

Shirley Jean Brothers

Dec 13, 2020

Shirley Brothers, long time Waco resident, died peacefully on Sunday, December 13, 2020. The family will celebrate a private funeral and will arrange a memorial service and celebration of Shirley’s life at a point in the future when the dangers of COVID-19 have subsided. Shirley was born on September 1, 1923, in Cherryvale, Kansas, the oldest of three children....

Donald Michael Deinhart

Donald Michael Deinhart

Dec 11, 2020

Donald Michael “Don” Deinhart passed away from congestive heart failure on Friday, December 11, 2020. Visitation hours will start at 8:00 a.m., with chapel services to begin at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 15, with Deacon Garza and Rev. Benjamin Magnaye officiating at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco, Texas. Don was born July 1,...

Juanita Chambless Lutes

Juanita Chambless Lutes

Dec 11, 2020

Juanita "Nita" Chambless Lutes 1928 - 2020 George Franklin Lutes, Jr. 1937 - 2020 Juanita “Nita” Chambless Lutes passed away December 11, 2020, in Holladay, Utah, at age 91. Her husband of 42 years, George Franklin Lutes, Jr., passed away five days later on December 16, at age 83. Immediate cause of death for both was COVID-19. Nita was...

Andy Johnson Moore

Andy Johnson Moore

Dec 10, 2020

Dr. Andy Johnson Moore, 88, passed away on December 10, 2020, from complications stemming from Alzheimer’s Disease and COVID-19. A gathering to celebrate his life and legacy will be held in the Spring. Andy was born in Yocona, Lafayette County, Mississippi, on May 29, 1932. As a young man, he enjoyed playing baseball and basketball, and he became a...

Nita Ray Martin

Nita Ray Martin

Dec 7, 2020

Nita Ray SoRelle Martin went to Heaven peacefully on Dec. 7, 2020, at the age of 102, in her home in Waco, Texas. A private family service was held at Oakwood Cemetery with Dr. Matt Snowden officiating. The daughter of Andrew Currie SoRelle and Nita Lucile Ray SoRelle, Nita Ray was born August 17, 1918, in the home of...