Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Waco, TX

Claralene Bielefeldt

Claralene Bielefeldt

Nov 23, 2016

Claralene Bielefeldt August 16, 1932 - November 23, 2016 Claralene Bielefeldt of Waco passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2016. Graveside Services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 30, at Waco Memorial Park with the Rev. Ken James officiating. Claralene was born August 16, 1932, in Waco, to William and Ella Bielefeldt. Claralene was a graduate of Baylor University with...

Mary Elaine Jantz

Mary Elaine Jantz

Nov 22, 2016

Mary Elaine Jantz, of Waco, Texas, age 63, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 22, 2016, after a courageous, thirty-year battle with cancer. A graveside service will be held at Oakwood Cemetery on Saturday, November 26, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. with the Hon. Jeffrey C. Manske, officiating. The family will accept visitors at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home on Friday, November...

Naomi Sharron Zachry

Naomi Sharron Zachry

Nov 21, 2016

Naomi Sharron (McKethan) Zachry, 65, beloved Midway ISD educator, died November 21, 2016, as a result of an accident near West, Texas. Services will be held 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 26, at the Performing Arts Center (MISD), 800 North Hewitt Dr., Hewitt, Texas, 76643. Visitation with the family will be 6:00-8:00 p.m., Friday, November 25, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey. Sharron Zachry...

Carroll M. Tucker

Carroll M. Tucker

Nov 20, 2016

Carroll M. Tucker, 71, passed away from complications from an acute illness Sunday, November 20, 2016, at Scott & White Hospital in Temple, Texas. The funeral service is scheduled for 3:00 p.m., Sunday, November 27, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 515 Columbus Ave., Waco, TX 76701. A fellowship will follow afterward. Visitation will be held 5:00-7:00 p.m., Saturday, November...

Harold  Monroe Miles

Harold Monroe Miles

Nov 19, 2016

Harold Monroe Miles, 90, passed away November 19, 2016 at North Central Baptist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. A visitation will be held from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. prior to services on Friday, November 25 at 2:00 p.m. at the Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Clifton Memorial Park. Uncle Bud was born in Moshem, TX on...

Sherry Power Hill

Sherry Power Hill

Nov 18, 2016

Marie Louise “Sherry” Power Hill passed away on Friday, November 18th, 2016.
A visitation will be held Tuesday, November 22nd from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. A private graveside service for the family will be held Wednesday, November 23rd followed by a memorial service at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. Dr. Jack Daniels and Pastor...

Frank Neely Anderson

Frank Neely Anderson

Nov 17, 2016

Frank Neely Anderson of Waco passed away Thursday, November 17, 2016. A graveside service will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, November 21, at Lorena Cemetery with Rev. Wayne Williams officiating. Visitation will be 4:00-6:00 p.m., Sunday, November 20, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey. Frank was born November 29, 1924, in Lorena, to Earl and Lydia Anderson. He graduated from the Lorena schools in...

Claire Elizabeth Kennedy

Claire Elizabeth Kennedy

Nov 14, 2016

Claire Elizabeth Kennedy, 37, passed away November 14, 2016, in Dallas, Texas. A private burial at Oakwood Cemetery will be followed by a celebration of her life at Columbus Avenue Baptist Church located at 1300 Columbus Ave, Waco, TX 76701 at 2:30 p.m., Friday, November 18. Following the memorial celebration, there will be a reception at Ridgewood Country Club....

Kenneth Marce Kerr

Kenneth Marce Kerr

Nov 13, 2016

Kenneth Marce Kerr, 90, of China Spring, passed from this life November 13, 2016. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, November 16, at China Spring Cemetery, with Rev. Mike Copeland officiating. Music will be provided by Mack Abernathy. Visitation with the family will be 4 to 6 p.m., Tuesday, November 15, at Wilkirson Hatch Bailey...

Eunia Murteel Scrivner

Eunia Murteel Scrivner

Nov 7, 2016

Eunia Murteel Scrivner February 26, 1934 - November 7, 2016 Eunia Murteel “Murt” Scrivner of Woodway passed away Monday, November 7, 2016, at Baylor Scott and White Hillcrest Medical Center. Services will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, November 11, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home with the Rev. Wayne Williams officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be...

Betty Jean Godfrey

Betty Jean Godfrey

Nov 6, 2016

Betty Jean Godfrey December 14, 1926-November 6, 2016 Betty Jean Godfrey passed peacefully from this life on November 6, 2016. A memorial service will be held in December. She was born to Valora and Stanley Carpenter in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, on December 14, 1926. Growing up on a farm, Betty always liked gardening and being outdoors. After high school,...

Miriam H. Kobbeman

Miriam H. Kobbeman

Nov 6, 2016

Miriam H. Kobbeman April 8, 1927-November 6, 2016 Miriam H Kobbeman, 89, of Woodway, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2016, at Sodalis Assisted Living Center & Memory Care in Waco. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 12, in the Garden Room at Wilkirson Hatch Bailey Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Williams officiating. Burial will follow...

Devon Alexander Walker

Devon Alexander Walker

Nov 2, 2016

Devon Alexander Walker, 15, passed away November 2, 2016 in Speegleville, Texas. Services will be Monday, November 7, 2016, at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Hewitt, Texas, which he attended for many years. Officiating will be his uncle Rev. Chuck Walker. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, November 6, from 4 – 6...

Johnnie Lou Suits

Johnnie Lou Suits

Oct 30, 2016

Johnnie Lou Mitchell Suits December 28, 1916 – October 30, 2016 Johnnie Lou Mitchell Suits passed away peacefully October 30, 2016, at the Ridgecrest Retirement and Health Care Community with loved ones by her side. A memorial service will be held in Waco, Texas, at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 12, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Melissa Maher...

William Fred "Bill" Miller

William Fred "Bill" Miller

Oct 30, 2016

Bill Miller January 21, 1937 - October 30, 2016 William Fred “Bill” Miller was welcomed into heaven on Sunday, October 30, 2016. Services will be at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, November 3, at Central United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Harris Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be at 5:00-7:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 2, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Garden Room. “Tiger Bill” was...

Ernest Castillo

Ernest Castillo

Oct 29, 2016

Ernest Castillo of Clifton passed away Saturday, October 29, 2016 at Lutheran Sunset Home in Clifton. Memorial Services were held Sunday, October 30 at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Ernest was born January 8, 1942 in Breckenridge, TX to Alfred Castillo and Pauline Alvarado and grew up in the area of Lampasas. He later moved to Waco where he met and...

Leonard Earl Cherry

Leonard Earl Cherry

Oct 27, 2016

Leonard Earl Cherry April 16, 1921-October 27, 2016 Leonard Earl Cherry of Waco passed away Thursday, October 27, 2016. A memorial service will be 1:30 p.m., Friday, November 4, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey, 6101 Bosque Blvd., Waco, TX 76710. Family visitation will be 5:00-6:30 p.m., Thursday, November 3, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey. Leonard was born April 16, 1921, in Humble, Texas, to Leonard...

Hazel Brown Cherry

Hazel Brown Cherry

Oct 27, 2016

Hazel Brown Cherry May 2, 1923-October 27, 2016 Hazel Brown Cherry passed away on October 27, 2016, at Providence Hospital, surrounded by her son, daughter-in-law and granddaughter. A memorial service will be 1:30 p.m., Friday, November 4, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey at 6101 Bosque Blvd., Waco, TX 76710. Family visitation will be 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., Thursday, November 3, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey....

Diamond Murphy

Diamond Murphy

Oct 20, 2016

Diamond Murphy March 28, 1928 – October 20, 2016 Diamond Murphy of Waco passed away Thursday, October 20, 2016. A Memorial Service will be held 1:30 p.m., Monday, October 24, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 p.m., Sunday, October 23, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey. Diamond was born March 28, 1928, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Albert and Lila Haney....

Wanda Jean Navarro

Wanda Jean Navarro

Oct 19, 2016

Wanda Jean Navarro June 28, 1946 – October 19, 2016 Wanda Jean Navarro of Waco passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2016, with her daughter by her side. Services will be held 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 22, with Pastor Ronnie Holmes officiating, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 p.m., Friday October 21, at...