Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Waco, TX
Shirley Kay Williams
Nov 10, 2024
Shirley Kay Williams, 89, of Waco, died peacefully Sunday morning, November 10, 2024, at The Delaney at Lake Waco.
A private family graveside service will be held at Oakwood Cemetery with Rev. Wayne Williams officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Thursday, November 14, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home.
Shirley Kay Williams, beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, brought...
Sarah Jane Abbott-Kirk
Nov 9, 2024
Sarah Jane Abbott-Kirk, Emeritus Associate Professor of Piano at the Baylor University School of Music passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024.
A service celebrating her life will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 23, at the First Presbyterian Church in Waco, with Reverend Leslie King officiating. The graveside service will take place beforehand to begin at 12:00 noon at Oakwood...
Carolyn Ann Stafford-Wiley
Nov 7, 2024
Carolyn Ann Stafford-Wiley, 82, passed away peacefully at her home in Waco, Thursday, November 7, 2024.
A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 16, 2024, at Concord Baptist Church in Waco, with Pastor Lester Adams officiating. A visitation for family and friends will take place at the church, prior to the service, from 10:30 a.m....
Ray Lynn Harrison
Nov 5, 2024
Ray Lynn Harrison, 80, was Promoted to Glory Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at his home.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 9, 2024, at The Salvation Army Waco Corps, 1225 Jack Kultgen Freeway, IH-35, Waco, Texas 76706, officiated by Major Jim Taylor and Major Jeffrey Miracle. Interment will follow at Waco Memorial Cemetery. The...
Hubert Cillion Harris
Oct 31, 2024
Hubert Cillion Harris, our beloved husband, father, brother, father-in-law, grandfather, and uncle passed peacefully at home in Axtell, Texas on October 31, 2024, with his family and faithful dogs at his side.
Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday November 16, 2024, at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco, Texas with Reverend Timothy Vaverek officiating.
Hubert was born to Printist and Virginia Harris...
Adolf John Wise, Jr.
Oct 29, 2024
Adolf John Wise Jr. passed away peacefully October 29, 2024, surrounded by friends and family. A memorial service will be held at 2:00PM, Wednesday November 20th at Dayspring Baptist Church, 7900 Renewal Way in Waco.
John was born, May 20th, 1935 in Clifton to the late Adolf John and Della Mae Wise. He was delivered at the family farmhouse on the...
Darwin Wayne Miller, Jr.
Oct 28, 2024
Darwin Wayne Miller, Jr., 71, of Waco passed away Monday, October 28, 2024, at his home.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home in Waco, with Johnny Stephens officiating. A reception at the funeral home will immediately follow the service. A private family committal service at Waco Memorial Park will...
Virginia Lee Shuttlesworth
Oct 25, 2024
Virginia Lee Shuttlesworth, beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, friend, passed peacefully October 25, 2024, in Belton, Texas. Born August 11, 1938, in Waco, she was the cherished only child of Oliver Theron Berry, Jr. and Florence Venita Glaze Berry. Virginia exemplified a life dedicated to service and love, a legacy that will live on in the hearts of many.
As we...
Alma Jean Green
Oct 23, 2024
Alma Jean Hamlin Swaner Green, beloved educator and devoted Christian, passed away on October 23, 2024, at her daughter’s home in Dallas, at the age of 90. Alma, lovingly known as “Jean” was born February 23, 1934, in Eddy, Texas to the late Henry and Ara Hamlin. She dedicated her life to teaching and nurturing the minds of countless children.
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Vivian Lee Parker
Oct 22, 2024
Vivian "Vicky" Parker, 68, passed away on October 22, 2024, at Providence Hospital in Waco, Texas.
A Celebration of Vicky’s Life will be held at Pendley Party Productions on October 29, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Born in Waco, Texas, July 6, 1956, Vicky Parker was a vibrant force in our lives, whose spirit touched everyone she encountered. Growing up...
Doris Jean Dickerson
Oct 22, 2024
Doris Jean Dickerson, affectionately known as Jeannie, left this world October 22, 2024, surrounded by loving family, who forever cherish the warmth of her spirit and the depth of her compassion. Born on March 16, 1942, in Waco to the late Lionel Jackson and Othello Emogene Crumpton Dickerson, Jeannie lived a life marked by dedication, resilience, and love.
A visitation to...
Beverly Sue Nix
Oct 21, 2024
Beverly Sue Nix, went to be with the Lord, October 21, 2024, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Born May 3 1945, in Waco, she embodied a spirit of warmth and compassion that touched the hearts of all who knew her.
Visitation for family and friends will be held Sunday, October 27, 2024, from 4 PM to 6 PM,...
Don Murrell Walden
Oct 19, 2024
Don Murrell Walden passed away on October 19, 2024, at Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Hospital in Waco following a brief illness.
Don was born on November 18, 1937, in Waco to Howard and Trecia Walden. He attended Waco Schools and worked for many years as a bookkeeper. Don was a lifelong faithful member of Columbus Avenue Church of Christ where...
Betty Bickel Clark
2024
Betty Bickel Clark was called home to her Heavenly Father, Saturday, October 12, 2024, at the age of 89, surrounded by her family. Chapel services will be 1:00 p.m., Friday October 18th, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home with Senior Pastor Kip Osborne officiating. Family and friends will gather at 12:00 p.m. for a visitation before the service. Burial will follow at...
Joe Travis Gibson, Jr.
Oct 11, 2024
Joe Travis Gibson, Jr. was born to Joe Travis Gibson, Sr. and Juanita Rigdon Gibson on October 4, 1938, in Amarillo, Texas and passed away peacefully in Clifton, Texas on October 11, 2024.
The son of a Baptist minister, Joe spent his early years in Fort Worth, New London and Brownwood, Texas and made friends everywhere he went. Joe was a...
Linda Sue Legan
Oct 6, 2024
Linda Sue Legan, 76, beloved by her family, loving educator, cherished friend, was born, January 13, 1948, in Pueblo, Colorado and passed away peacefully at her home in Waco, October 6, 2024. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness, dedication, and a remarkable passion for teaching that spanned over 40 years.
Her memorial service will be held at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home...
John Robert Appel
Oct 6, 2024
John Robert Appel, 83, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away in his home on Sunday, October 6, in Waco, Texas. He had been treated for bursitis, which was later diagnosed as sarcoma. John was surrounded by his loving family and the love of his life for 60 years, Mary Ellen, during his final moments.
A Mass of...
Juan Angel Morales-Rodriguez, Sr.
Oct 6, 2024
Juan Angel Morales-Rodriguez, Sr., 67 of Waco, passed peacefully from this earth, Sunday, October 6, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Visitation for Juan will be held Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home, 6101 Bosque Blvd in Waco, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM with a Rosary to be recited at 7:30 PM. A funeral service will be at...
Myrt McLaughlin
Oct 4, 2024
Born Rose Myrtle McLaughlin, her immediate family called her "Bobby," and everyone else who knew her called her "Myrt." And a lot of people knew her!
A graveside service will be held for Myrt McLaughlin, 97, at 11:00 a.m., Monday, October 14, 2024, at China Spring Cemetery, with the Rev. Dr. Burt Burleson presiding. Arrangements have been handled by Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral...
Sandy D. Newkham
Oct 3, 2024
Sandy D. Newkham, 80, passed away October 3, 2024, at her home.
Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday, October 14, 2024, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home, 6101 Bosque Blvd. Waco, TX 76710.
Sandy was born in Norton, VA, December 31, 1943, to Fred and Beatrice Duff. Her professional career started with her first job at Dairy Queen in...
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