Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Waco, TX

Betty Bickel Clark

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...

John Robert Appel

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.

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

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

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...

Willie Joe Chambers Bradley

Willie Joe Chambers Bradley

Oct 1, 2024

Willie Joe Chambers Bradley, 86, was born, August 01, 1938 in Henrietta, TN to the late Willie Joe Chambers and Sarah Bradley. Homegoing Celebration for Willie will be held at 1:30PM, Saturday, October 12, 2024 in the chapel at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home, 6101 Bosque Blvd in Waco.  Burial will follow at Doris Miller Memorial Park in Waco. 

 Both of his parents,...

Bernard Jortner

Bernard Jortner

Sep 28, 2024

BERNARD JORTNER

 January 9, 1934 - September 28, 2024



Personal History of Bernie Jortner

 

I was born in Brooklyn, New York in Kings County Hospital on January 9, 1934. My parents, Max and Freda Jortner, married about a year earlier. They and their families were immigrants from eastern Europe. My mother’s family, the Katz family, emigrated from the city of Wlodowa, which is...

Van Tusa

Van Tusa

Sep 27, 2024

Sam Vance Tusa, 79, of Waco, passed away Friday, September 27, 2024, at his farm. A visitation will be held at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey chapel from 5:00 until 7:00 pm Tuesday October 1. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 am Wednesday, October 2, at Rosemound Cemetery, with the Reverend David E. Story officiating. 

Van was born on February 24, 1945 to Sam...

Dorothy J. Chisholm

Dorothy J. Chisholm

Sep 25, 2024

Dorothy J Chisholm, 87, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Providence Health Center. 

The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 2, 2024, with Bro. Buddy Sipes officiating. A burial will follow at Waco Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. October 1, 2024, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home.

Dorothy was born in Waco, TX,...

Robert Gajewski

Robert Gajewski

Sep 20, 2024

Robert (Bob) Gajewski, age 75, of Waco, Texas, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024. 

Bob was born June 3, 1949, in New York to Carolyn Gajewski and he attended school in Buffalo, New York. Bob moved to Waco, Texas where he met the love of his life, Cathey Ochoa Gajewski, and together they raised two children. Bob was a loyal,...

Diane Jeannette Bailey Allison

Diane Jeannette Bailey Allison

Sep 20, 2024

Diane Jeannette Bailey Allison January 31, 1948-September 20, 2024

Diane Jeannette Bailey Allison devoted, wife, mother, grandmother and friend went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ Friday, September 20, 2024, at The Delaney on Lake Waco.

A Celebration of Diane's Life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, October 5, 2024, in the Sanctuary of First Baptist Church in...

James Leroy Watters

James Leroy Watters

Sep 19, 2024

James Leroy Watters, 84, passed away on September 19, 2024 in Waco, Texas after a battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and bladder cancer. A graveside service will be held at Valley View Cemetery Rocky Ford, Colorado, Friday, October 25th at 10 am.

He was born on February 17, 1940 at home in Cheraw, Colorado to Reva Myra Dintaman and John...

Thomas Earl Waden, Jr.

Thomas Earl Waden, Jr.

Sep 19, 2024

Thomas Earl Waden, Jr., 75 of Waco, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2024 at Ascension Providence Hospital in Waco.

A memorial service for Tommy will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 24, at Western Heights Baptist Church in Waco with Senior Pastor Kip Osborne officiating. A visitation will follow the memorial service.

A complete obituary will be available to view on...

Charles V. Bennett, Jr.

Charles V. Bennett, Jr.

Sep 17, 2024

Dr. Charles “Chip” Bennett, Jr., age 75, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Baylor Scott and White Hospital. Services will be 1:00 p.m. September 23, 2024, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home with The Reverend Samantha Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park.

Chip was born in Newport News, Virginia on June 26, 1949. He and his family moved to...

Gerry Reierson

Gerry Reierson

Sep 16, 2024

Twelve days before her 94th birthday, Helen Geraldine "Gerry" Reierson passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord.

A graveside service will be held at 9:00 a.m., Monday, September 23, 2024, at Waco Memorial Park Cemetery in Waco, and will be officiated by Father Ryan Higdon. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m., Sunday, September 22, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral...

Stanley C. Parker

Stanley C. Parker

Sep 15, 2024

Stan Parker, age 65, passed away September 15, 2024, at home.

The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 21, 2024, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home in Waco, Texas, with Rev. William Sterling officiating. Interment will follow at Stanford Chapel Cemetery in Lorena, Texas. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Friday, September 20, 2024, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey...

John Frields

John Frields

Sep 14, 2024

John Roland (J. R.) Frields went to his heavenly home Saturday, September 14, 2024, at the age of 90.

The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at Olive Branch Baptist Church in Axtell, Texas, and burial will follow at Dresden Cemetery in Barry, Texas. Ron Durham, nephew, and Brother Lester Adams will be officiating the...

Ralph William Ratta

Ralph William Ratta

Sep 13, 2024

Ralph Ratta, 80, passed away on September 13, 2024. He was doing what he loved – driving his 1980 MGB.

 A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Oakwood Cemetery. The Reverend Mary Alice Lyman will officiate.

 Ralph was born in Burlington, Vermont and grew up in Essex Junction, Vermont. He was the oldest of six...

Dawn Marie Tucker

Dawn Marie Tucker

Sep 12, 2024

Dawn Marie Tucker, known to many as “Gigi”, 64, passed away at home on September 12, 2024.

A short service followed by a repast will be held from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. Saturday, September 21, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home, with Earl Cumbie officiating.

Dawn was born in Waco, Texas on December 1, 1959. She graduated from Richfield High School in 1977. After...

Leslie Earl Hanks

Leslie Earl Hanks

Sep 10, 2024

Leslie Earl Hanks, 82, passed away September 10, 2024, at home.

The funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m., Monday September 16, 2024, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home with Senior Pastor, Steve Heyduck officiating. Interment will follow at Waco Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., Sunday September 15, 2024, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey in the Garden Room.

Leslie...

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