Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Waco, TX

Mary Latriece Cross

Mary Latriece Cross

Jan 11, 2021

Mary Latriece Smith Cross was born March 22, 1934, in Rockwall, Texas, to Carl and Mary Smith. She passed on into the arms of her Lord January 11, 2021, at Autumn Winds Living and Rehabilitation in Schertz, Texas. Services will be at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home in Waco on Saturday, January 23, with visitation 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon, and...

Beverly Margarite Crook

Beverly Margarite Crook

Jan 10, 2021

Beverly Margarite Crook, 86, passed away on Sunday, January 10th at Providence Hospital in Waco, Texas. Visitation will be Wednesday, January 13th from 5-7 pm at Wilkirson Hatch Bailey. Funeral service will be Thursday, January 14th at 11 am, at Wilkirson Hatch Bailey. Beverly was born December 15, 1934 in Ft. Worth, TX to Osborn Sales Jones and Dollie...

Cathey Ochoa Gajewski

Cathey Ochoa Gajewski

Jan 8, 2021

Cathey Jean Ochoa Gajewski, passed away unexpectedly on Jan 8, 2021. Celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date due to COVID-19 restrictions. Cathey was born in Waco, Texas on May 13, 1961 to Johnny and Ninfa Ochoa. Cathey grew up an Air Force brat & traveled with her family to many destinations. She settled in Washington...

Roy Edwin Belcher

Roy Edwin Belcher

Jan 7, 2021

God’s angels came to take Roy Edwin Belcher home on Thursday Evening, January 7, 2021 as he slept peacefully during a short illness. Family and friends are welcome to gather for Visitation from 6-8pm on Thursday, January 14 at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home in Waco. Graveside Services are scheduled for 11:00 am, Friday, January 15 at Waco Memorial Park with...

Jack Earl Sheppard

Jack Earl Sheppard

Jan 4, 2021

Jack Earl Sheppard of Woodway passed away Monday night, January 4, 2021, at Providence Hospital. A graveside service will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 7, at Oakwood Cemetery with Danny Mulkey, associate pastor of Antioch Community Church, officiating the service. Visitation will be at 1:30 p.m., at Oakwood, prior to the service. Jack was born February 22, 1935, at...

Beatrice Alonso

Beatrice Alonso

Jan 4, 2021

Beatrice Alonso passed away Monday, January 4, 2021. Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m., Thursday, January 7, at Post Oak Cemetery with Kyle Alonso officiating. Visitation will be 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 7, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. The family invites you to leave a message or memory on our "Tribute Wall" at www.WHBfamily.com.

David Alan Bauer

David Alan Bauer

Jan 3, 2021

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of David Alan Bauer on January 3, 2021, in Waco, Texas. Following CDC guidelines, a private service will be held in his honor. David was born on March 26, 1955. He was the son of Simone and Jake Bauer of Waco. He attended Waco High School where he played the...

John Clay Mcclellan

John Clay Mcclellan

Jan 3, 2021

John Clay McClellan passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021 at St. Catherine’s Hospice. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 6, at Gatesville City Cemetery with Dr. Leslie King officiating. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 5, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. John was born April 27, 1948, in Chincoteague, Virginia, to Thomas Rufus and Jane...

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...