Recent Obituaries in Waco, TX

Nov 19, 2020

Anna B. Smith-Waters, 85, passed away Thursday, November 19, 2020, peacefully at her home. Memorial service will be held at 6 p.m., December 30, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Huey P Smith; her son, Samuel J. Smith; and second husband, H. Bryce Waters. She is survived by her children, Sherri Hamill,...

Nov 18, 2020

Johnny V. Sanchez March 8, 1953-November 18, 2020 Johnny V. Sanchez passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020. Graveside Services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 28, at Oakwood Cemetery with Pastor Reuben Andrade, Jr., officiating. A Prayer Service will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, November 27, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Johnny was born March 8, 1953, in Waco,...

Nov 18, 2020

Nov 17, 2020

Linda “Dinky” DeLeon, 67, passed away November 17, 2020 at Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest surrounded by her loving children. Services will be Saturday, November 21st at 9:30 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Benjamin Magnaye officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be Friday, November 20th starting at 5:00 pm followed by a...

Nov 16, 2020

Shari Lynn Wilfong, 63, who taught at North Waco Elementary School for many years, passed away on November 16, 2020, in Waco following a brief illness. A family memorial is scheduled to honor her life at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, November 19, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home, 6101 Bosque Blvd, in Waco. As a Waco native, she was proud to be...

Nov 14, 2020

Royce Ray Berger, 81, of Waco, Texas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 14, 2020. Royce was born October 6, 1939 to Edwin and Grace Berger of Schulenburg, Texas where he spent his formative years and participated in all school athletic events. Schulenburg held a special place in his heart, and he maintained relationships with friends in the community...

Nov 13, 2020

Loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Frances Mae Norman, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2020. Born on July 8, 1928, Frances grew up on a farm in Riesel, Texas. After graduating from high school, she enrolled in the Providence Hospital School of Nursing in Waco with the intention of joining the Cadet Nurse Corps during World War II. The...

Nov 13, 2020

John Scott Westmoreland passed away peacefully on November 13, 2020, in his home. Due to Covid-19, a private graveside service will be held for family and close friends at Restland Cemetery in Dallas, Texas, with the Reverend Alec Ylitalo officiating. Masks will be required, and social distancing will be observed. John was born on June 19, 1935, to Wesley...

Nov 12, 2020

Carol Duron August 7, 1935-November 12, 2020 Carol Duron passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020. Graveside Services will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 21, at Oakwood Cemetery. Carol was born August 7, 1935, in Waco, Texas, to Atanacio and Josephine Duron. She was reared by her aunt, Narcissa Duron, and Carol was educated in Waco. She was preceded in...

Nov 12, 2020

Rosemary Cowser Sancton, 86, of Waco, Texas, died on November 12, 2020, after a lengthy battle with COPD and lung cancer. Visitation will be held 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, November 14, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. A private burial will be held in Center, Texas, on a later date. Rosemary was born on January 18, 1934, in Dallas, Texas,...

Nov 8, 2020

Monica Susan Wright, 59, passed away on November 8, 2020. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 17, at St. Louis Catholic Church with Fr. Fernando Sáenz officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in West, Texas. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m., Monday, November 16, with Rosary at 7:00 p.m., at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Monica was...

Nov 7, 2020

Marena Estelle Irwin went to her heavenly home on Saturday, November 7, 2020, after a brief illness. Graveside Services will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, November 12, at Peaceful Gardens, Woodrow, Texas. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 10, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held on a future date at First Baptist Woodway....

Nov 7, 2020

Gary Lynn Straka passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020. Graveside Services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 11, at Oakwood Cemetery. Gary was born February 21, 1946, in Gatesville, Texas, to Leonard and Jamie Straka. Upon graduating from University High School, he proudly served in the U. S. Marine Corps. Upon discharge he attended MCC and graduated from The...

Nov 5, 2020

Zollie Carlton Steakley went to his heavenly home on Thursday, November 5, 2020, after a brief illness. His family is comforted by the fact that he is now in heaven. Zollie was born in Temple, Texas, on June 6, 1976. When he was only six weeks old, his parents moved to Sweetwater, Texas, where he lived until he graduated...

Nov 5, 2020

Michiko Nakai Beck passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020, due to complications related to Covid-19. She will be interred alongside her husband at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen. She was preceded in death by her parents, Kenzaburo and Satako Nakai; and her husband, Roy D. Beck. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Albert and...

Nov 4, 2020

Ladye Ruth Burch Casner, 88, peacefully entered the Kingdom of Heaven on November 4, 2020. She never lost her sweet spirit and kind heart, even after a decade lived with dementia. A Graveside Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, November 9, at Oakwood Cemetery. Ladye Ruth was born on September 23, 1932, in Booneville, Mississippi, to Henry...

Nov 4, 2020

Mary Melony Cumbie took her heavenly flight Wednesday, November 4, 2020. Melony was born November 7, 1951, in Waycross, Georgia, to Mary Virginia Sloan Thomas and John Wynsdohl Thomas. She graduated in 1969 from Waycross High in Waycross. She furthered her education at Dallas Baptist University in Dallas, Texas, then graduated with a masters from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary...

Nov 3, 2020

Kathleen Louise Schwartz passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020. A Memorial Service will take place at a later date. Kathleen was born October 26, 1948, in Waco, Texas, to Elwood and Mary Schwartz. She graduated from Richfield High School in 1966. She then continued her education in library science at Baylor University and the University of Tennessee. Kathleen served...

Nov 2, 2020

Bobbie J. Laughlin Nottingham, 90, of Waco, Texas, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 2, 2020. She died peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. Graveside services will be held 10:00 a.m., Friday, November 6, at Oakwood Cemetery. Bobbie was born on November 19, 1929, in Mooreville, Texas, to Arnold and Hattie Lampert...

Nov 2, 2020

Dora “Mayrene” Weaver, devoted wife, loving mother, doting grandmother, and faithful friend was warmly received into the arms of her Savior on November 2, 2020. She was 94 years young. The family will welcome guests for visitation at Columbus Avenue Baptist Church, 1300 Columbus Avenue in Waco at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 7. A celebration of life service will...