Recent Obituaries in Waco, TX

Sep 25, 2024

Dorothy Chisholm, 87, of Waco, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Ascension Providence Hospital in Waco, Texas.

The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 2, at Grace Temple Baptist Church with Pastor Buddy Sipe officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 1, at...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Sep 7, 2024

Dr. George H. Jurek – dental practitioner, educator, public health administrator, philanthropist, and entrepreneur – died peacefully at his home in Waco, Texas on September 7, 2024, just a couple of weeks after reaching his 97th birthday.

He was born on a farm near Axtell, Texas on August 24, 1927 to Henry and Sophie Jurek. He has summarized his life, his...

Sep 6, 2024

Anna Ruth Raymond (“Ann”) passed away Friday, September 6, 2024, surrounded by multiple generations of loving family in Waco, Texas. Anna was 90 years old.

Anna was born on January 31, 1934, in Buhler, Kansas, to Drs. Nell McLeod and Peter Schellenberg Loewen. She lived in Kansas throughout her early years and graduated from East High School in Wichita. Anna earned...

Sep 4, 2024

Billie Jo Moorman Young, our beloved wife, Mom, grandmother, great-grandmother and known to most of us for the past 28 years as “GG”, passed peacefully on to her well-deserved heavenly reward Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at her home and surrounded by her biggest fans, her loving family.

The family will have a visitation Sunday, September 8, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. until...

Sep 2, 2024

Janette Louise Aday McElyea, 73, passed away September 2, 2024, at Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Hospital.

The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 6, 2024, at St. Mary Church of the Assumption, 1401 Washington Ave., in Waco, Texas, with Rev. Joe Geleney officiating, burial will immediately follow at Oakwood Memorial Park, Waco, Texas. Following the burial, a...

Sep 2, 2024

In Loving Memory: Celebrating the life of Linda, a woman of style, grace, and love.

Linda Bland-Christensen-Sharp, aged 78, was born on July 9, 1946, in Weatherford, Texas. She peacefully passed away on September 2, 2024, at Mercy House in Waco, Texas.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, September 7, 2024, at First Baptist Church of Robinson, 104 East Stegal,...

Sep 1, 2024

Tom Sassatelli, 52, passed away on September 1, 2024, at Ascension Providence Hospital in Waco, TX.

A Celebration of Life event will be held from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., Thursday, September 19, 2024, at Buffalo Wild Wings (2312 W. Loop 340, Waco, TX 76711). Everyone who knew him is welcome to attend. Please wear your Dallas Cowboys gear and bring...

Aug 31, 2024

Dr. Wesley “Jack” N. Laing, Jr. passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 31, 2024. Jack was a loving husband, and father, who will be deeply missed.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 515 Columbus Ave., Waco, Texas, and immediately following the service, the United States Army will present honors....

Aug 30, 2024

Reverend Walter Whitley (Bill) Connally Jr., 95, passed away August 30, 2024 at The Blake at Waco. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at First Baptist Church of Waco, with Dr. Matt Snowden officiating. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service, at 10:00 a.m., at the church. A family burial will be held...

Aug 27, 2024

Crystel D’Ann Reed graduated to heaven on Tuesday, August 27th, 2024. A memorial service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Friday, September 6, 2024, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with Pastor Dionicio Leal officiating.

Crystel was born January 12th, 1978, in Waco, Texas, to Rose Ramos.

Crystel enjoyed spending time with her family and close friends. She was someone you could always count on...

Aug 25, 2024

Syble June Beatty, 96, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024, at The Atrium of Bellmead.

The funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, August 29, 2024, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home with burial to follow at Waco Memorial Park. There will be a visitation from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey.

June was born on July 28, 1928, in Milford, Texas,...

Aug 20, 2024

Michael Neff Cassell of Woodway, 83, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2024.

The funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at Woodway First United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Steve Heyduck and Dawn Gilliland, Diaconal Minister, officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 3, at...