Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Waco, TX

Frances Chapmen Warren

Frances Chapmen Warren

Sep 23, 2016

The heavenly choir welcomed a new accompanist today with the passing of Frances Jeanette Chapman Warren on Friday, Sept. 23, 2016. Services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 28, at Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum. Frances, 92, leaves us with memories of boogie woogie played happily on the piano, hymns of praise played joyfully on the organ, love songs played...

Ruby Floyd Gorman

Ruby Floyd Gorman

Sep 19, 2016

Ruby Floyd Gorman was called by the Lord from her earthly home at “Lucy’s Loving Home Care” in Axtell, Texas, to her Heavenly home on Sept. 19, 2016. Ruby was born Feb. 22, 1922, one of seven children to parents Robert Floyd and Myrtie Mae Cooper of Quinton, Oklahoma. Growing up during the Depression, Ruby’s family didn’t have much,...

Marie O. Massey

Marie O. Massey

Sep 16, 2016

Marie O. Massey September 10, 1933 - September 16, 2016 Marie O. Massey of McGregor passed away Friday, September 16, 2016. Services will be 1:00 p.m., Thursday, September 22, at First Baptist Woodway Parlor with Charlie Dodd officiating. Marie was born September 10, 1933, in Beaumont, Texas, to William Onis Petitt and Selma Estell Pettit. Marie dedicated her life...

Rachel Kimbell Moffatt

Rachel Kimbell Moffatt

Sep 14, 2016

Rachel Kimbell Moffatt April 4, 1929 – September 14, 2016 Rachel Kimbell Moffatt of Woodway passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, September 14, 2016. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 18, at Richfield Christian Church with Rev. Alec Ylitalo and Rev. David Story officiating. Burial will follow at Fort Parker Cemetery, Groesbeck, Texas. Visitation will...

Mary Carlene Parmer

Mary Carlene Parmer

Sep 13, 2016

MARY CARLENE PARMER December 7, 1961-September 13, 2016 Mary Carlene Parmer, an angel on this earth, peacefully returned to her Maker on Tuesday, September 13, 2016, surrounded by adoring family and friends. Funeral services will be at First Baptist Church, Valley Mills, Texas, on Saturday, September 17, at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 16, 6:00-8:00...

Gary Lynn Fair

Gary Lynn Fair

Sep 13, 2016

Gary Lynn Fair went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 13, 2016. Gary was born on December 16, 1948 in Gatesville, Texas, to Lucille Cooper Fair and J.W. “Dub” Fair. He was an only child but had many aunts, uncles, and cousins as he grew up in Gatesville and later Belton, Texas. He was an active...

Norman G. Radunz

Norman G. Radunz

Sep 13, 2016

Early Tuesday morning, Norman was called home by our Father in Heaven. He was 82 years old. The funeral service will be 1:30 p.m., Monday, September 19, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 18, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey. Norm was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and loyal friend to...

Chester Lee Harris

Chester Lee Harris

Sep 12, 2016

Chester Lee Harris, 88, passed away September 12, 2016. Funeral Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, September 17, at Western Heights Baptist Church, with Pastor Kip Osborne officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday, September 16, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Chester was born in the Crossroads community near Malakoff, Texas on...

Ralph Hardy Post

Ralph Hardy Post

Sep 11, 2016

On Sunday, September 11th, 2016, Ralph Hardy Post took the hand of his late wife, Bess, and joined her in their heavenly home. A private family service will be held at Oakwood Cemetery on what would have been their 71st wedding anniversary October 21. Ralph was born on January 14, 1924 in Waco, Texas to F.O. and Alice Post....

Dorothy  Pearl Young

Dorothy Pearl Young

Sep 11, 2016

Dorothy Pearl Young of Waco passed away Sunday, September 11, 2016. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 14, at Waco Memorial Park with Rev. Roger Huff officiating. Dorothy was born Nov. 25, 1935 in Temple, Texas to Clifton Walter Young and Estelle Hardin Young. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Mary Alice Oswalt, JoAnn...

Ruby Marie Frazier

Ruby Marie Frazier

Sep 10, 2016

Ruby Marie Frazier (ReRe), 94 of Waco died Saturday September 10, 2016. Services will be 10 AM, Saturday, Sept 17 at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with Charles Williams and Rev. Mark Wible officiating. Burial will follow at 3 PM in the Garden of the Four Apostles at Restland Cemetery, Dallas. Ruby “Marie” McMurry was born on February 19, 1922 to Jesse...

Billy Joe Graves

Billy Joe Graves

Sep 9, 2016

Billy Joe Graves of Hewitt passed away Friday, September 9, 2016. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 13, in the Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with Dr. John Dirk officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, Sept. 12, in the Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Garden Room. Billy Joe was born June 12, 1930, in Hubbard,...

Felix Salvatore Franco, Jr.

Felix Salvatore Franco, Jr.

Sep 2, 2016

On Friday, Sept. 2, 2016, Felix Salvatore Franco, Jr., passed away at home. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 8, at St. Jerome Catholic Church in Waco. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 7, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Garden Room. Felix was born in Bridgeton, New Jersey, on May 8, 1963, to Felix and Gladys Franco. Felix...

Mary Virginia Mcglasson Flemming

Mary Virginia Mcglasson Flemming

Sep 2, 2016

Mary Virginia Flemming May 6, 1936 – September 2, 2016 Mary Virginia McGlasson Flemming, 80, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2016, surrounded by family. Born Mary Virginia McGlasson in Waco, Texas, on May 6, 1936, “Ginger” graduated from Waco High School in 1954. She attended Baylor University, where she met Dale Flemming, whom she married on March 18,...

Ventura Sanchez

Ventura Sanchez

Sep 2, 2016

Ventura Sanchez of Waco passed away Friday, September 2, 2016. Mass of Christian Burial will be a private ceremony. Visitation and Rosary will be Monday, September 5 at 6:00 p.m. at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel. Ventura was born September 5, 1958 in San Diego, Rio Verde, S.L.P. Mexico to Miguel Sanchez and Nicolasa Cruz. He is survived by his wife, Elvia;...

John Henry Bowman

John Henry Bowman

Sep 2, 2016

John Henry Bowman, born in 1922 in Goldthwaite, Texas, passed away on Friday, September 2, 2016, at St. Catherine’s Center in Waco. A graveside service will be held at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco on Tuesday, September 6 at 11:00 a.m. John attended Goldthwaite public schools and studied at Howard Payne College for a year before leaving to enlist in...

Rebecca Gutierrez

Rebecca Gutierrez

Aug 29, 2016

Rebecca Gutierrez of Whitney passed away Monday, August 29, 2016, at her home. Services will be at 12:00 noon, Tuesday, September 6, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Garden Room. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. prior to the service. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eusebia Flores and Manuel Gutierrez. Mother of six children,...

Estelle Klaras

Estelle Klaras

Aug 23, 2016

Estelle Klaras departed the confinement of her earthly body into the arms of her loving Savior on August 24, 2016. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 27, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with Father Theodore (Ted) Tsitsilianos officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Trisagion Service will begin at 6:00 p.m., followed by visitation on Friday, August 26, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey...

Bettye Salmon Dunlap

Bettye Salmon Dunlap

Aug 22, 2016

Bettye Salmon Dunlap of Waco passed away peacefully in her sleep Monday, August 22, 2016. Services will be at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 25, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with Dr. Randall Perry officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 24, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey. Bettye was born November 1, 1929, in Marlow,...

Twila June Angelo

Twila June Angelo

Aug 22, 2016

Twila June Angelo of Waco passed away Monday, August 22, 2016. Her Memorial Service will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, August 26, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel. Twila was born June 30, 1941, in Pennsylvania to Thomas and Margaret Hall. She retired after many years as a nurse, caring for cancer and dialysis patients. She and Peter Angelo were married for over...