Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Waco, TX

Christopher Rogers Clifton

Christopher Rogers Clifton

Dec 18, 2024

Christopher Rogers Clifton, 38, beloved son, brother, uncle and friend to many passed away, Wednesday, December 18, 2024. After a family burial at Oakwood Cemetery, a celebration of life service will be held at Central Presbyterian Church, Woodway at 11:00 am, Monday, December 23, 2024.

Chris was born February 18, 1986 in Waco to Laura and Bill Clifton. He attended Vanguard...

Mary F. Mabry

Mary F. Mabry

Dec 17, 2024

Loving mother, wife, friend, and teacher, Mary F. Mabry (née Huffman), formerly of Woodway, Texas, passed away in San Diego, California, on December 17, 2024, at the age of 92. Mary loved God and is made new in Christ, her Lord and Savior. Her family rejoices that she now rests in God’s loving arms.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00...

Leo Desmond Francis Bennett

Leo Desmond Francis Bennett

Dec 13, 2024

Leo Desmond Francis Bennett, December 13, 2024.  Memories to few but significance so strong. Please join the family of Leo Bennett for a time of reflection, faith and support as they begin this journey, Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 10:00AM at Dayspring Baptist Church, 7900 Renewal Way, Woodway.  Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.

Carol J. (Metz) Mitchell

Carol J. (Metz) Mitchell

Dec 12, 2024

Carol J. (Metz) Mitchell, aged 91 and ½, passed away peacefully early Thursday December 12th, 2024. Our beloved mom, grammy, sister, aunt, friend, and Mother Carol was surrounded by her loving family as praise music played. A small memorial service was held graveside Friday, December 13th morning where she was laid to rest with her late husband.

Carol was preceded in...

Barbara Jo Gries vonRosenberg

Barbara Jo Gries vonRosenberg

Dec 12, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Barbara Jo Gries vonRosenberg, a beloved Mom, Granny, GG, sister, and friend. Jo was a remarkable person who took life by the reins through her many adventures from dancing to flying to marriage to teaching. Her love, strength, and vibrant spirit touched the lives of so many, always giving...

Douglas Arthur Hill

Douglas Arthur Hill

Dec 10, 2024

Doug Hill went to meet his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Tuesday December 10, 2024. Doug bravely battled an array of health issues in recent months and passed away surrounded by his loving family. 

A memorial service in honor of Doug’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 16, 2024, at First Baptist Church of Waco, with Dr. Matt...

Betty D. Garrett

Betty D. Garrett

Dec 9, 2024

Beloved mother, and Nana, Betty Donohue Garrett, was born on August 31, 1944, and took her final breath at 11:59 a.m. on December 9, 2024. She lived a long, full life and was deeply loved by many. 

A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 14, 2024, in the chapel at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral...

Sondra Witt Burch

Sondra Witt Burch

Dec 7, 2024

Sondra Witt Burch, age 88, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 7, 2024. The day prior had been a day of love, laughter, and tears, surrounded by her loving family. Following a private family burial, a celebration of Sondra’s life is scheduled for Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at 2:00PM at Meadowbrook Baptist Church in Robinson, Texas with visitation for family and...

Carolyn Thelma Smathers

Carolyn Thelma Smathers

Dec 5, 2024

Carolyn T. Smathers, nee Vollmar, went to her Lord and Savior, December 5, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her three daughters. Services will be held Saturday, December 14 at 11:00 at Cogdell United Methodist Church, 1201 W Hwy 6, Waco, Texas 76710, with Pastor Charles Robinson officiating. Visitation will be Friday, December 13 at Wilkirson Hatch Bailey Funeral Home...

Anita Barrera

Anita Barrera

Nov 30, 2024

Anita Barrera, 81, passed away suddenly November 30, 2024, in Waco, TX. 

Anita would spend hours on the phone, connecting with countless people and offering them a sense of routine and purpose in life. Everyone loves to be heard, and she listened with pure love. She was like a teenager on the phone of life. Now, she is just a whisper...

Dorcas Barnard Beaver

Dorcas Barnard Beaver

Nov 29, 2024

Dorcas Beaver (Barnard) passed away in Waco, Texas, on November 29, 2024. She was 98 years old and loved telling everyone her age. Dorcas never met a stranger, well-known for tapping friends old and new by the elbow to share travel stories and family lore. She was a genealogy expert, and her ability to recall family trees at the drop...

Don Barrett

Don Barrett

Nov 27, 2024

Donald H. Barrett was born on May 4, 1928, in his grandmother’s home in Dobbin, Texas, to parents, Alvin Herbert and Ada Louise Reed Barrett. From these humble beginnings emerged a generous, kind, gentle, and loving man, who knew the value of hard work and education. As a valedictorian of his class at Montgomery High School, he received a scholarship...

Peggy Mattson

Peggy Mattson

Nov 27, 2024

Peggy Mattson, 87, of Waco, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. 

Funeral Services will be at 3:00 p.m., Friday, December 6th, at Wilkirson- Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. 

Peggy loved her Lord and Savior, and was a born again Christian. Peggy Mattson was born in Indiana, Pennsylvania, to Reynold and Anna Mae (Pat) Ramer. She was a graduate of Ajo High School in...

Maryanna Wilson

Maryanna Wilson

Nov 24, 2024

Maryanna (“Anna”) Lovejoy Wilson, formerly of San Antonio, peacefully passed away at The Blake Waco, on November 24, 2024, with close family at her side, after a long struggle with dementia. She passed only days after her 89th birthday, with her usual joyfulness, a tiara on her head and celebrating that she was “Queen for the Day!”

A private service for...

David Lawrence Foster

David Lawrence Foster

2024

David Foster of Moody, Texas, age 65, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2024. Visitation for family and friends will be Monday, December 2, 2024, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home, 6101 Bosque Blvd in Waco from 5:00PM to 7:00PM. A service celebrating David's life and his legacy of generosity and compassion will be held at 10:00AM, Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at in...

Shirley A. Walters

Shirley A. Walters

Nov 23, 2024

Shirley Ann Walters, 83, of Waco, Texas, passed away peacefully at her daughter's home on November 23, 2024, following a period of living with dementia. 

A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home, with interment to follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will take place on Tuesday, November 26, from 5:00 p.m. to...

James T. Carter

James T. Carter

Nov 23, 2024

Tommy Carter of Waco, Texas, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2024. 

A funeral service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at the Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel in Waco, Texas, with Dr. John Wood officiating. Following the service, interment will be held at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel, prior to the service. 

Tommy Carter...

Shirley Grube

Shirley Grube

Nov 21, 2024

Shirley Grube, 85, of Waco, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at The Brazos of Waco. 

A visitation will be held on Monday, November 25, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home, located at 6101 Bosque Boulevard in Waco. The funeral service will take place on Tuesday, November 26, at 10:00 a.m. at the Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel, with...

Dr. Leland Burleson Baskin

Dr. Leland Burleson Baskin

Nov 20, 2024

Dr. Leland Burleson Baskin, 72, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, November 20, 2024, in Oklahoma City, OK. 

The funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 7, 2024, at First Methodist Church of Waco-Downtown Campus, 1300 Austin Avenue, with the Rev. Carl Rohlfs officiating. Interment will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, December 7, at Davidson Cemetery in Gatesville, TX. Visitation...

Versie Lou Ortiz

Versie Lou Ortiz

Nov 18, 2024

Versie Ortiz, 65, of Waco, Texas, passed away peacefully Monday, November 18, 2024, at Hillcrest hospital after complications from a heart attack. After a long battle with cancer, she has finally gone home to her Lord and Savior. 

Versie was born in Waco, Texas. She was the daughter of William Banks and Doris Whited. She graduated from Richfield High School. Versie...

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