Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Waco, TX

Jean Ann Wayman

Jean Ann Wayman

Jul 15, 2016

Jean Ann Wayman of Waco passed away Friday, July 15, 2016. Graveside service will be at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 19, at Oakwood Cemetery in Hamilton, Texas. Her memorial service will follow at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Stilwell Retirement Residence, 5400 Laurel Lake, with Rev. Drew Dabbs officiating. Jean Ann was born August 12, 1929, in Stanberry, Missouri, to...

Johnnie E. Gimnich

Johnnie E. Gimnich

Jul 10, 2016

Johnnie E. Gimnich of Waco passed away Sunday, July 10, 2016. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 14, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with the Rev. Wayne Williams officiating. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 13, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Garden Room. Johnnie was born September 10, 1944, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Elray and Gloria Gimnich. He and his...

Katharine  Mitchell Rehm

Katharine Mitchell Rehm

Jul 9, 2016

Katharine Mitchell Rehm, 85, of Waco, went home Saturday, July 9, 2016. Services will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 12, at First Baptist Church of Waco in the sanctuary, with Dr. Matt Snowden officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Monday, July 11, in the Garden Room at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey. Katharine was...

Tomasa Quinones Contreras

Tomasa Quinones Contreras

Jul 9, 2016

Tomasa Quinones Contreras of Waco passed away peacefully at home Saturday, July 9, 2016. The Rosary will be 7:00 p.m., Monday, July 18, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel. Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 20, at Oakwood Cemetery. Tomasa was born March 6, 1924, in Asa, Texas, to Raymond and Maria Quinones. Tomasa has been a lifelong member of St....

Barry Clifton Gross

Barry Clifton Gross

Jul 9, 2016

Barry Clifton Gross, age 68, of Waco, passed away at his home on Saturday, July 9, 2016, with his brother at his side. A graveside service honoring Barry’s life will be held at Oakwood Cemetery at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 12. Visitation will be from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Monday, July 11, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey, 6101 Bosque Blvd. Barry...

Megan Kay Sartor Michulka

Megan Kay Sartor Michulka

Jul 6, 2016

Megan Kay Sartor Michulka April 17, 1999 - July 6, 2016 Megan Kay (Meg) Sartor Michulka of Waco, age 17, beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece and friend, is now singing and dancing for Jesus. Meg was surrounded by loved ones when she was called to her heavenly home on July 6, 2016, following a life-long illness. Services for Megan...

Charles David Beckenhauer

Charles David Beckenhauer

Jul 5, 2016

Charles David Beckenhauer, age 66, General Counsel for Baylor University, died at home after an extended battle with cancer. He passed away surrounded by his wife, Jaylie and other immediate family members. Funeral services will be held at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 15, with Dr. Chris Freeland officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow...

Richard  L. Lewis

Richard L. Lewis

Jul 4, 2016

Richard “Dick” Lewis of Mart, Texas, passed away Monday, July 4, 2016. Services will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, July 8, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with the Rev. Judy Tolbert officiating. Dick was born September 1, 1943, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Frank and Mae Lewis. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Frank Lewis. He is survived...

Ruth Lamb

Ruth Lamb

Jul 3, 2016

Ruth Lamb of Waco, Texas, passed away Sunday, July 03, 2016. Per Ruth’s wishes, no services will be held. Ruth was born to Robert and Ethel Greenlee of West Terre Haute, Indiana. She married Clayton Joslin, who preceded her in death. She later married Russ Lamb, who also preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughter, Janice...

Elizabeth Faye Aycock

Elizabeth Faye Aycock

Jul 2, 2016

Elizabeth Faye Aycock of Tyler died peacefully Saturday, July 2, 2016, at the age of 84. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 6, at Waco Memorial Park. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Faye’s life. Faye was born on November 1, 1931, in Waco, Texas, to James Edward Smith and Ida Belle Jones Smith. She married...

Harvey C. Hoffman

Harvey C. Hoffman

Jun 30, 2016

Harvey Hoffman, beloved husband, father, and friend died on Thursday, June 30, 2016. He was surrounded by his loving family and friends. Services will be held 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 6, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel, officiated by Rev. Lynn Willhite. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, July 5, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home, 6101 Bosque Blvd, Waco. Harvey was...

Dorothy Wright Prestwich

Dorothy Wright Prestwich

Jun 26, 2016

Dorothy Wright Prestwich of Waco, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 26, 2016. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 1, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home with Reverend Jane Woodward officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Thursday, June 30, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey. Dorothy was born December 28, 1923,...

Jesus Romaldo Ortiz, Jr.

Jesus Romaldo Ortiz, Jr.

Jun 25, 2016

Jesus Romaldo Ortiz, Jr. December 8, 1970 - June 25, 2016 Jesus “Jesse” Romaldo Ortiz, Jr., 45, of Waco passed away Saturday, June 25, 2016, at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center. A Memorial Service will be at 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at a relative’s house. Jesse was born December 8, 1970, in Waco, Texas, to Jesus...

Bernice Darden White

Bernice Darden White

Jun 21, 2016

Bernice Darden White of Georgetown, formerly of Waco, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2016. Her graveside service will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 24, at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, June 23, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey. Bernice was born January 26, 1924, in Hillsboro, Texas. After teaching for three years during WWII, she was employed with...

Catherine Boyce

Catherine Boyce

Jun 19, 2016

Catherine Boyce May 4, 1925 - June 19, 2016 Catherine Boyce of Robinson, Texas, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2016. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 25, at First Baptist Church Robinson with Bro. Michael Moore officiating. Burial will follow at Robinson Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Friday, June 24, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Garden Room. Catherine...

William Arthur Mcdonald

William Arthur Mcdonald

Jun 19, 2016

William Arthur McDonald April 23, 1959 - June 19, 2016 William Arthur McDonald of Waco passed away Sunday, June 19, 2016 at Providence Hospice Place. Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 23, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with the Dr. Grant Kaul officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, June...

Leland Everett Mcgraw

Leland Everett Mcgraw

Jun 16, 2016

Leland Everett McGraw, 84, passed away Thursday, June 16, in Waco. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., on Sunday, June 26, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel, with Rev. Brian Coats officiating. A reception will follow in the Teal Center at Central Christian Church, 4901 Lake Shore Drive, Waco 76710. McGraw was born in South Pittsburgh, Tennessee, on January...

Joan B. Wood

Joan B. Wood

Jun 13, 2016

Joan B. Wood December 2, 1936 - June 13, 2016 Joan B. Wood of Woodway died Monday, June 13, 2016. Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 17, at The Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit, 1624 Wooded Acres, with The Reverend Jason Ingalls officiating. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, June 16, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey, 6101...

Martha Ann Fulbright

Martha Ann Fulbright

Jun 13, 2016

Martha Ann Fulbright of Euless passed away Monday, June 13, 2016, at the Ft. Worth Community Hospice. Her graveside service will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 18, at Harris Creek Cemetery. Martha was born and raised on a cotton farm just west of Moody. After graduating from The University of Texas she taught at Killeen and in Grand Prairie....

Morris Thomas Wall

Morris Thomas Wall

Jun 12, 2016

Morris Thomas Wall September 20, 1923 – June 12, 2016 Morris T. Wall of Waco passed away Sunday, June 12, 2016. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 17, at First Baptist Church Waco Chapel with the Dr. Matt Snowden officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service in the...