Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Waco, TX

Gail Kamm

Gail Kamm

Jun 6, 2019

Abigail Kirk Halbert Kamm, teacher, wife, friend, artist, and mother, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2019. The service will be 5:00 p.m., Sunday, June 16, at Lake Shore Baptist Church with Sharlande Sledge officiating. Abigail, known as Gail to her friends, was born on a farm near Waco, Texas, on July 1, 1932. Gail was born into a family...

Geraldine Wells Geisler

Geraldine Wells Geisler

Jun 5, 2019

Geraldine “Jerrie” Wells Geisler passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2019. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 8, at Oakwood Cemetery with Dr. Joel Harder officiating. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, June 7, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Geraldine was born January 27, 1932, in Waco, Texas, to Charles Floyd and Alta Ann Bostick Wells. Geraldine...

Patsy Ruth Paris

Patsy Ruth Paris

Jun 4, 2019

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Patsy Ruth Paris on Tuesday, June 4, 2019, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Services will be 1:00 p.m., Thursday, June 6, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will begin at noon, prior to the service, on June 6 at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey...

Joyce Kathryn Seely

Joyce Kathryn Seely

Jun 3, 2019

Joyce Kathryn Seely, 85, passed away June 3, 2019, at Mercy House Assisted Living facility, Temple Texas. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 11, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home with Brother Bill Packer officiating. Burial service will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Teague, Texas, starting at 2:30 p.m. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Monday, June 10, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey....

Patrick Joseph Duecy

Patrick Joseph Duecy

Jun 3, 2019

Patrick Joseph Duecy, 72, passed away on June 3, 2019. Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m., Thursday, June 6, at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco. Visitation will be 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 5, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Pat was born in Waco, Texas on June 27, 1946, to John Mike and Tennie Aline Duecy. He grew up...

Jewell Mae Adams Hopkins

Jewell Mae Adams Hopkins

Jun 2, 2019

Jewell Mae Adams Hopkins, 92, was reunited with her best friend and husband, Roy Hopkins, on June 2, 2019. She died peacefully in Houston, Texas, surrounded by family and friends, after an incredible life filled with joy and, no doubt, laughter. To celebrate her life, the family is joining together for a graveside service at Waco Memorial Park. Jewell...

Jodie Lynn Turner

Jodie Lynn Turner

Jun 1, 2019

Ms. Jodie Lynn Turner of Robinson, Texas, after a 5-year battle with breast cancer, passed away surrounded by family and friends last Saturday, June 1, 2019. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 7, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. A reception will follow in the Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Garden Room. Born in Tyler, Texas, June 20, 1972, Jodie graduated from McGregor High...

Mary  Frances Murray Lockwood

Mary Frances Murray Lockwood

May 30, 2019

Mary Frances Murray Lockwood was born February 1, 1942 in Summerville, South Carolina and passed away peacefully in Knoxville, TN on May 30, 2019 at the age of 77. A memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 13, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Mary grew up and lived most of her life in Waco, Texas and attended...

Marvin Allen Radle

Marvin Allen Radle

May 28, 2019

Marvin Allen Radle passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at the age of 80. The Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 1, at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Kevin Lentz officiating. Visitation is scheduled one hour prior to the service at the church. Marvin was born on June 28, 1938, in Otto, Texas, to Ernest...

Janice Scoggins Stone

Janice Scoggins Stone

May 27, 2019

Janice Kay Scoggins Stone of Hewitt, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 27, 2019, surrounded by family and friends. Services will be 1:00 p.m., Friday, May 31, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, May 30, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Janice was born...

Albert Lane Woodell

Albert Lane Woodell

May 25, 2019

Albert Woodell passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019. Services will be 2:00 pm, Thursday, May 30, 2019, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home with Cary Anderson officiating. Burial will follow at Angus Cemetery in Alto, New Mexico on Monday, June 3. Albert was born November 2, 1935, in Pecos, Texas, to Alex and Gladys Woodell. Albert graduated from Eastern New Mexico...

Joann Mcnamara Clifton

Joann Mcnamara Clifton

May 24, 2019

Joann McNamara Clifton, 67, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 24, 2019. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 am, Thursday, May 30, 2019, at The First Baptist Church of Waco with the Rev. Barry Camp officiating with a Reception following. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 pm, Wednesday, May 29, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Joann...

Linda Vandenberg

Linda Vandenberg

May 23, 2019

Linda Frey Peacock VanDenBerg of Speegleville, Texas passed away at home on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at the age of 76 after a very brief and brave fight with cancer. Funeral Services will be 10:00 am, Tuesday, May 28, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home with Rev. Bob Rainey officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 pm,...

Barbara Wooley

Barbara Wooley

May 22, 2019

Barbara Wooley passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2019 after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Services will be 10:00 am, Thursday, May 30, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with Dwight Mahoney officiating. A Private Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be 6:00 pm-8:00 pm, Wednesday, May 29, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Barbara was born January 23,...

Camille Billington

Camille Billington

May 22, 2019

Camille Louise Stevens Renner-Billington passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2019. Graveside Services will be 10:00 am, Saturday, May 25, at Oakwood Cemetery with Jabo Rubin and Colten Renner officiating. Camille was born May 5, 1928, in San Antonio, TX, to Roy and Mamie Stevens. Camille was educated at Texas Tech University where she received her Bachelor of Science degree...

Mary Lois Wells

Mary Lois Wells

May 19, 2019

Mary Wells, 86, of Waco, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2019, at Westview Manor Nursing Home in McGregor, Texas. Services will be 10:00 am Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home Chapel, 6101 Bosque Blvd, Waco, Texas. Burial will follow at China Spring Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 pm Wednesday, May 22 at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home....

Anna Ruth Rushing

Anna Ruth Rushing

May 17, 2019

Anna "Ann" Ruth Rushing passed away Friday, May 17, 2019. Services will be 1:00 pm, Monday, May 20, 2019, at Oakwood Cemetery with Chaplain Larry Williams officiating. Ann was born March 23, 1924, in Rosebud, Texas, to W. A. and Ruth Dollahite. Ann loved her dogs and enjoyed working in her yard and garden. She was preceded in death...

Billie Jean Greer

Billie Jean Greer

May 16, 2019

Billie Jean Smith Greer, age 89, passed away in Belton, Texas, on May 16, 2019. A private family service will be held. Billie was born on Feb. 6, 1930, in Waco, Texas. She graduated from Waco High School in 1947. She later moved to Coleman, Texas after marrying Joe Greer. They returned to Waco in 1974. She worked at...

Rowena Calfee

Rowena Calfee

May 14, 2019

Rowena Calfee died peacefully in her sleep on May 14, 2019, at her residence in Austin, Texas. Private graveside services will be Saturday, May 18, at Rosemound Cemetery. Rowena was born on March 22, 1923, in Waco, Texas, to Annie Pearl Mosely Long and Franklin Roy Long. After her parents divorced, Rowena’s mother married Van Oliver Nabors, and he...

Chris Owen

Chris Owen

May 14, 2019

Christopher “Chris” Gene Owen, age 45, of Waco, was called into eternal joy on Tuesday morning, May 14, 2019. Graveside service will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 17, at Riesel Cemetery with Reverend Larry Krueger presiding. Visitation will be held 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, May 16, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Chris was born in Corsicana and moved to...