Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Waco, TX

Murray Watson, Jr.

Murray Watson, Jr.

Jul 24, 2018

Murray Watson, Jr., age 86, a native of Mart, Texas, passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2018, surrounded by family and friends. Murray died from a particularly aggressive lung cancer after being diagnosed in early June. A graveside service will be held at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, July 28, at Mart Cemetery, followed by a public memorial service beginning at 11:00...

Patricia Williams

Patricia Williams

Jul 18, 2018

Patricia “Patty” Lewis Williams, 74, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, July 18, 2018. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 p.m., Thursday August 9, at Wilkirson-Hatch Bailey Funeral Home. Patty was born in Waco, Texas, on January 23, 1944. She lived her childhood and school age years in Waco. Following her graduation from Waco High School,...

Della Mae Davis

Della Mae Davis

Jul 17, 2018

Della Mae Matustik Davis passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2018. Graveside Services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 27, at Waco Memorial Park. Della was born April 1, 1923, in West, Texas, to John and Emilie Koemel. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Billy Tolleson Davis; daughter, Dr. Mary Cassandra Matustik Risk; and three sisters....

Wayne Nance

Wayne Nance

Jul 16, 2018

C. Wayne Nance passed away peacefully Monday, July 16, 2018, at Royal Manor II. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, July 23, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home with Rev. Terry Graham and Rev. Charlie Dodd officiating. Burial will be on Tuesday morning at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 p.m., Sunday, July 22, at the funeral home....

William Blaine Parsons, Jr.

William Blaine Parsons, Jr.

Jul 13, 2018

William Blaine Parsons, Jr., went to be with his heavenly Father on July 13, 2018. Memorial services will be held 3:00 p.m., Saturday August 4, at Antioch Community Church. Visitation with the family will be held after the service. Blaine was born on November 14, 1939, in San Antonio, Texas, to William Parsons, Sr., and Louise Andrews. Blaine spent...

Zackery Martinez Eary

Zackery Martinez Eary

Jul 12, 2018

Zackery Martinez Eary, 28, of Kerrville, Texas, went on to be with the Lord on July 12, 2018. Visitation will be on Tuesday, July 17th from 6 – 8 pm Services will be Wednesday, July 18th 10am and both services will be at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home, 6101 Bosque Blvd, Waco, Texas. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Zack was...

Mike Kelley

Mike Kelley

Jul 11, 2018

Michael Francis Kelley passed away suddenly in his sleep on July 11, 2018, in Waco, Texas, at age 67. A service will be held 3:00 p.m., Thursday, July 19, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Mike was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on September 13, 1950. He graduated from Memorial High School in Houston in 1968. Thereafter, he attended Baylor University. After...

Godfrey R. Sullivan, Sr.

Godfrey R. Sullivan, Sr.

Jul 9, 2018

Godfrey R. Sullivan, Sr., 97 years young, passed away on July 9, 2018, at Baylor Scott and White Hospital in Austin, in the company of his wife, Viola Sullivan. Graveside services will be 3:00 p.m., Friday, July 13, at Moore Cemetery in Chalk Bluff, Texas, with the Rev. Aaron Zimmerman of St. Alban’s Episcopal Church officiating. Godfrey had a...

Benancio Cruz Morales

Benancio Cruz Morales

Jul 5, 2018

Benancio Cruz Morales passed away Thursday, July 5, 2018. Service will be 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 10, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with Rev. Benjamin Magnaye officiating. The family invites you to leave a message or memory on our "Tribute Wall" at www.WHBfamily.com.

Carrolyn Smith Morelan

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...