Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Waco, TX

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.

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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 Tuesday, March 4, 2025, with her children by her side.

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

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

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...

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. 

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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...

Barbara Bagwell Rountree

Barbara Bagwell Rountree

Feb 19, 2025

Barbara Rountree passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at St. Anthony's Care Center. A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, March 14, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Garden Room at Wilkirson Hatch Bailey, 6101 Bosque Blvd. in Waco.

Barbara was born , May 24, 1945 in Port Arthur, Texas to the late Fred Bagwell and Bernice...

Jesse Hobbs Day III

Jesse Hobbs Day III

Feb 18, 2025

Jesse Hobbs Day, 74, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025. 

Burial services will take place at a future date at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco, Texas, where Jesse and his late wife, Sharon, will be laid to rest together. 

Jesse was born in Waco, Texas, January 22, 1951. He attended University High School, where he was actively involved in the band, playing the...

Betty Lou Dyer Kanz

Betty Lou Dyer Kanz

Feb 18, 2025

Betty Lou Dyer Kanz passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at the age of 93.

Graveside services will begin at 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 24, 2025, at Oakwood Cemetery. Family and friends will gather for visitation from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Sunday, February 23, 2025, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home, 6101 Bosque Blvd., in Waco.

Betty was born December 29, 1931, in...

Louis S. Muldrow

Louis S. Muldrow

Feb 17, 2025

Louis Muldrow, 92, of Waco, died Monday, February 17 at his home.

A celebration of life service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 1st, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. A reception will follow the service in the Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Garden Room.

Louis was born August 22, 1932, in Center, Texas to Louis S. Muldrow Sr. and Hazel Rogers Muldrow. He graduated from...

Luanne Evans Klaras

Luanne Evans Klaras

Feb 14, 2025

Luanne Evans Klaras was born in Corsicana, Texas, August 3rd, 1934. She ended her earthly journey Friday, February 14th, 2025. 

A graveside service will be conducted at Oakwood Cemetery at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 19, followed by a memorial service at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church at 1:00 p.m. with The Rev. Aaron M.G. Zimmerman officiating. There will be a visitation from...

Shon Ross Boice

Shon Ross Boice

Feb 12, 2025

Shon Boice, 85, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Grapevine, Texas.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Waco Memorial Park Cemetery in Robinson, Texas.

Shon Ross Boice was born on February 25, 1939, to Reba Cathey and Arvil Gray Ross in Snyder, Texas. She earned...

Carol Traylor

Carol Traylor

Feb 10, 2025

Carol Traylor, 81, passed away on February 10, 2025, at Wesley Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel, with Roy Marshall officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Wednesday evening in the Chapel at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home.

Carol...

Melba Jean Durham

Melba Jean Durham

Feb 7, 2025

Melba Jean Durham, a beloved soul born on September 12, 1947, in DeKalb, Texas, left this world on February 7, 2025, in Waco, Texas. She was a sweet spirit whose kindness and warmth touched all those fortunate enough to know her.

A graveside service to honor Melba’s beautiful life will take place Friday, February 14, 2025, at 10:30 AM, at Oakwood...

Paul Ervin Thieman

Paul Ervin Thieman

Feb 6, 2025

Paul Ervin Thieman, 84, passed away on February 6, 2025, at his home in Woodway, Texas, surrounded by family. 

The family will hold a celebration of life at their home on February 22, 2025. 

Paul was born in 1940 in Ogallala, Nebraska. He graduated from Ogallala High School in 1958 and attended the University of Nebraska, Kearney, for two years with the...

Carol Jeanne Walton

Carol Jeanne Walton

Feb 4, 2025

Carol Jeanne Walton, 77, passed away at Providence Village on February 4, 2025, surrounded by family.

Funeral services will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 10, 2025, in the Chapel at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home, and burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Family and friends will meet in the chapel prior to the service from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m....

Wanda Ann Sauls

Wanda Ann Sauls

Feb 3, 2025

Wanda Hancock Sauls, 93, passed away on Feb 3, 2025, at Baylor S&W Hospital. She will be cremated and requested that no services be held.

Wanda was born on Nov 12, 1931, in Abbott, Texas, to Delbert and Fannie Diggs, the youngest of five children. She was working at Orange Oasis in downtown Waco when she met Bill Hancock at the...

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