Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Waco, TX
Carrolyn Smith Morelan
Jul 2, 2018
Carrolyn Smith Morelan, 74, passed away on July 2, 2018, at St. Catherine’s Center in Waco, Texas. Graveside services will be 11:00 am, Monday, July 9, at Oakwood Cemetery with the Reverend Randall Perry officiating. There will be no visitation. Carrolyn was born November 2, 1943, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, the daughter of James W. Smith and Carra Mae...
Jeanett Danielle Athey
Jun 27, 2018
Jeanett Danielle Athey passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2018. Services will be 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 3, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home with Pastor Jimmy Seibert officiating. Burial will follow at Bosqueville Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 p.m., Monday, July 2, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Jeanett was born October 16, 1997, in Waco, Texas, to Rick and Terry Jo Simon....
Ellen Rosenfeld
Jun 25, 2018
Ellen Rosenfeld, 91, of Waco died at home on June 25, 2018, surrounded by her daughters. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 27, at Temple Rodef Sholom, with burial to follow at Temple Rodef Sholom Cemetery. Visitation will be 10:00-11:00 a.m., at Temple Rodef Sholom. Ellen was born on July 18, 1926, in Gemmingen, Germany. She immigrated...
Herbert Francis Swader, Jr.
Jun 23, 2018
Herbert Francis Swader, Jr., passed away Saturday, June 23, 2018. Herbert was born January 27, 1947, in Pensacola, Florida, to Herbert F. and Evelyn Swader. He was retired from the Air Force, serving as a jet engine mechanic. He enjoyed camping, fishing, darts and pool, and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents....
Celia Sue Smith
Jun 20, 2018
Celia Sue Smith passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2018. Graveside Services will be 1:00 pm, Friday, June 22, 2018, at China Spring Cemetery with Pastor Jane Woodward officiating. Celia was born August 20, 1942, in Waco, TX, to Wheeler L. and Ethel Crawford Smith. Celia was a lifelong resident of China Spring, graduated from China Spring High School and...
Norma Jean Thompson
Jun 19, 2018
Norma Jean Thompson passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2018, after a brief illness. Jean was born January 1, 1941, in Mercedes, Texas, to Albert and Norma Booker. She married Roger Thompson on Sept. 7, 1957, in Waco. She was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother, Albert Nolan Booker. She is survived by her husband, Roger Thompson...
Blanche Rose Shers
Jun 19, 2018
Blanche Rose Shers passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2018. Blanche was born March 25, 1928, in Brookfield, Illinois, to Frank and Agnes Kroupa. Blanche was educated at Northwestern University. She was an entrepreneur and educator. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Al Shers. She is survived by her daughter, Dawn Maitz and husband, Sam,...
Tom Roy Gent
Jun 19, 2018
Tom Roy Gent passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2018. Services will be 1:30 p.m., Saturday, June 23, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home with Ted Davis officiating. Burial will follow at Bruceville-Moore Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 p.m., Friday, June 22, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Tom was born February 8, 1934, in Moody, Texas, to Tom and Bessie Gent. He graduated...
Larry Guthrie
Jun 19, 2018
Larry Guthrie peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving wife and adoring daughters, Tuesday June 19, 2018, in Providence Hospital. The funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 23, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home, due to Larry and Sharlie’s home church, Holy Spirit Episcopal, being remodeled. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. A luncheon reception will be held after...
Julian Balderas
Jun 18, 2018
Julian Balderas, age 72, peacefully passed away Monday, June 18, 2018. Services will be 12:00 p.m., Friday, June 22, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Rev. Benjamin Magnaye officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00-7:00 p.m., Thursday, June 21, with Rosary to begin at 7:00 p.m., at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Julian was born January 15,...
Joy Elaine Mauer
Jun 18, 2018
Joy Elaine Mauer passed away Monday, June 18, 2018. Graveside Services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 22, at China Spring Cemetery with Pastor Brooks Kimmey officiating. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 p.m., Thursday, June 21, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Joy was born March 2, 1945, in San Angelo, Texas, to Irvin Frank and Erna Wellman Baker. Joy graduated from...
Chase Everette Cavender
Jun 17, 2018
Chase Everette Cavender, of New Braunfels, Texas, passed away the morning of June 17, 2018. A Celebration of his life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, June 25, at the Carleen Bright Arboretum (The Pavilion), located at 1 Pavilion Way, Woodway, Texas. Chase was born on June 23, 1989, in Wharton, Texas. He graduated from Tolar High School...
Martha Fay Witt
Jun 16, 2018
Martha Fay Witt, at the age of 81, passed away June 16, 2018, at Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Hospital in Waco, Texas. A memorial service will be held 12 Noon, Saturday, June 23, at Columbus Avenue Baptist Church, 1300 Columbus Avenue in Waco. Pastors Ron Durham and Josh Vaughan will officiate. There will be no visitation or graveside...
Penny Celeste Forrest
Jun 15, 2018
Penny Celeste Forrest passed away Friday, June 15, 2018. Graveside services will be 11:00 am, Monday, June 18, 2018, at Oakwood Cemetery with Rev. Ryan Barnett officiating. Penny was born January 23, 1948, in Dallas, Texas to Joseph Heatherwick Sanders and Rosamond Sanders. Penny was educated at East Texas, Baylor University, McLennan Community College, TSTC, and Texas Women’s University....
Lila Mcleod
Jun 14, 2018
Lila McLeod, of Plano, passed away the morning of June 14, 2018 after an extended illness. A celebration of her life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday, June 18 at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey. Lila was born on November 11, 1937 in Wewoka, Oklahoma to...
Elna Rae Peoples
Jun 10, 2018
Elna Rae Leazar Peoples, 82, passed away peacefully on June 10th, 2018. She died on the birthday of her loving husband, Gerry McDaniel "Mac" Peoples, who preceded her in death. Mac shortened her name to "Rae" when they started dating in the mid-1950s, which fit well with her simple, friendly and welcoming approach to all who knew her. Rae...
Cynthia Lopez
Jun 10, 2018
Cynthia Lopez passed away Sunday, June 10, 2018. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 15, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with Deacon Jessie Garza officiating. Visitation will be 5:00-6:00 p.m., Thursday, June 14, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home.
Carole Anne Murphy
Jun 9, 2018
Carole Anne Wilson Murphy of Waco passed away on June 9, 2018 at home. Services will be 10:00 am Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home with Alec Ylitalo and David Story officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 pm Tuesday, June 12, in the Garden Room at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey. Carole Anne was...
Frances A. Scionti
Jun 8, 2018
Frances A. Scionti passed away Friday, June 8, 2018. A visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m., Friday, June 15, with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m., in the Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home Chapel. Frances was born February 7, 1930, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, to Willie and Myrtle Tarlton. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her...
Mary Schwartze
Jun 7, 2018
Mary Buldain Schwartze, 96, returned to her Heavenly Father, June 7, 2018. Mrs. Schwartze peacefully passed away in her home surrounded by family and her dear friend, care giver, Debra “Greta” Garrett. She will be laid to rest in a small private service at 9:00 a.m., next to her husband, Dr. Erich Wilhelm Schwartze II M.D., at Waco Memorial...
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