Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Waco, TX

Richard Burton Jennings

Richard Burton Jennings

Mar 22, 2025

Richard Jennings, lovingly known as “Paw Paw”, passed away peacefully, Saturday, March 22, 2025 at the age of 62. In honor of Richard’s wishes, no services will be held at this time. His loved ones find comfort in his devotion to family and the words of Rossiter Worthington Raymond, “Life is eternal, and love is immortal, and death is only...

Catherine Reitmeier

Catherine Reitmeier

Mar 22, 2025

Catherine F. Reitmeier, age 90, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Baylor, Scott & White – Hillcrest after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s.

There will be a private, family graveside service held Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, in the Garden Room at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home.

Catherine was born in Waco,...

Jeanine Burt Cobb

Jeanine Burt Cobb

Mar 18, 2025

Jeanine Burt Cobb, lovingly known as "GrandJean," passed away on March 18, 2025, in Waco, at the age of 91. Family and friends are invited to honor Jeanine’s life at a visitation March 26, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home at 6101 Bosque Blvd., in Waco. A memorial service will be held March 27, 2025,...

Deborah Kaye Brantley

Deborah Kaye Brantley

Mar 17, 2025

Deborah Kaye Brantley, born on January 18, 1953, in Willmar, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2025, in Waco, Texas. She was 72 years old.

Deborah spent over 40 years dedicating her professional life to the State Farm Insurance Company, where she held a vital position in the corporate headquarters, working within the arbitration department and claims. Her commitment to...

Billy E. Haddox

Billy E. Haddox

Mar 15, 2025

Billy E. Haddox, born on March 20, 1940, in Purdon, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on March 15, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. His departure leaves an indelible mark on the hearts of all who knew him, a testament to the life of a truly remarkable man.

As we gather to remember and honor Bill Haddox, we find solace...

John G. Neima

John G. Neima

Mar 15, 2025

John G. Neima, 87, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Providence Hospital.

Graveside services with Army Honors will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery, 11463 Fort Hood St. State Hwy 195, Killeen, TX 76542, with Pastor Jeff Wyers officiating. A memorial service will follow at 4:30 p.m. at Tree Lake...

Drane Kendall Haw

Drane Kendall Haw

Mar 14, 2025

Rosa Drane Kendall Haw died Friday, March 14, 2025, at home in Austin, Texas, just a few weeks after her 90th birthday, with her best friend Cynthia Swift and her daughter Hannah by her side. She leaves behind a world that was as invigorating and exciting to her as she herself was to so many of the people in it....

Dr. John F. Anderson

Dr. John F. Anderson

Mar 8, 2025

Dr. John Flake Anderson, 76, passed away on March 8, 2025 in Dallas, Texas after a long struggle with cancer.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 22, 2025, at the First Baptist Church Waco, with a private burial at Restland Cemetery in Dallas. .

John was born on November 29, 1948, in Dallas, Texas. He grew up...

Patsy Patrick

Patsy Patrick

Mar 6, 2025

Patsy Patrick, 81 passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Baylor Scott and White hospital in Temple Texas.

Patsy was an active member of the Eastern Star, an avid bowler, and a member of Renew church in Waco, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Nannie Mae Sharp; her brothers, Tommy and Sherill Sharp; a granddaughter and a...

Mariana Olvera Cotto

Mariana Olvera Cotto

Mar 5, 2025

Mariana Olvera Cotto, 85, passed away March 5, 2025 at her home. Visitation will be held Thursday, March 13, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1:00 p.m. at St. Louis Catholic Church on March 14, 2025 with burial to follow at Oakwood Cemetery.

Pallbearers...

Kathryn Lynn Reiman

Kathryn Lynn Reiman

Mar 4, 2025

Kathryn “Lynn” Zachry Reiman

Lynn Reiman, 80, of Lorena died March 4, 2025, peacefully at home after a long illness, surrounded by her loving family.

A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 11, at St. Jerome Catholic Church in Waco. Interment will follow at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Elk, Texas. Visitation will be Monday, March 10, from...

Carolyn Marie Anderson

Carolyn Marie Anderson

Mar 3, 2025

Carolyn Marie McDonald Anderson, beloved mother, grandmother, and aunt passed away peacefully on Monday, March 3, 2025, with her children by her side.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Oakwood Cemetery.

Born January 19, 1944, in Waco, she lived a long, joyful life. Carolyn was the daughter of A.J. and Gladys McDonald, who started...

Greg Richie

Greg Richie

Feb 28, 2025

Greg Richie was 77 years old when he died peacefully in Ascension Providence's Hospice Care unit Friday, February 28, 2025. He was initially hospitalized with RSV pneumonia but was also discovered to have an advanced and untreatable abdominal malignancy. 

A celebration of life for Richie will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 7, at the Renew Church of Waco, with...

Donald Derek Dulock

Donald Derek Dulock

Feb 26, 2025

Donald Derek Dulock, 57, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025, after being hospitalized for an illness.

All wishing to honor Don’s memory and share in a smile of remembrance are invited to stop by George’s in Waco, Texas, for an informal gathering of friends from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Saturday, March 15, 2025.

Don graduated from Richfield High School with an...

John Raymond Rogers

John Raymond Rogers

Feb 25, 2025

John Raymond Rogers passed away on February 25, 2025, in Waco, Texas, at the age of 88.

A memorial service to honor his life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home in Waco, Texas, with Angelina Payton officiating. A reception will follow in the Garden Room.

John was born on March 9, 1936, in...

Tim Musselman

Tim Musselman

Feb 25, 2025

Timothy “Tim” Preston Musselman went home to his Lord and Savior and to be with his son, Tim C. Musselman, on February 25, 2025, at the age of 76.

A remembrance of life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Top Hand Cowboy Church in Valley Mills, Texas.

Tim was born June 2, 1948, in San Jose, CA,...

Janis Unell Mayfield

Janis Unell Mayfield

Feb 25, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Janis Unell Mayfield, a cherished wife, sister, daughter, mother, aunt and friend to many, February 25, 2025, at the age of 73. 

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday March 7, at Rodef Sholom Cemetery in Waco with a celebration of life to follow from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. 

Born...

Margaret Ann Powers

Margaret Ann Powers

Feb 25, 2025

Margaret Ann Powers, a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at home on February 25, 2025, in Athens, Texas, surrounded by those who love her. Born on December 20, 1930, in Waco, Margaret was a lifelong resident of the area until moving to The Arabella to be closer to her beloved daughter.

A graveside service will be held in...

Sarilee Ferguson

Sarilee Ferguson

Feb 25, 2025

Sarilee Ferguson, 93, passed away into Heaven Tuesday, February 25, 2025. 

The funeral service will begin at 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 28, in the chapel at the Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home in Waco, Texas with Judge Ralph Strother officiating. Burial will follow the service at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Thursday, February 27, at the...

Mary Louise Briery

Mary Louise Briery

Feb 23, 2025

Mary Louise Briery, 78 of Waco, passed peacefully with her dear friend, Lana, at her side. Mary will lie in state at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home, 6101 Bosque Blvd. in Waco, Monday, March 3, 2025, and Tuesday, March 4, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mary will be buried at Santa Anna Cemetery in Santa Anna, Texas, next to her...

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