Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Waco, TX

Goodhue Wilson Smith

Goodhue Wilson Smith

May 19, 2016

After a long and happy life, Goodhue Wilson Smith died at home on May 19, 2016. Following a private burial, there will be a celebration of his life at First Presbyterian Church at 11:00 a.m., on Monday, May 23, 2016 with Dr. Leslie King officiating. Goodhue was born on September 8, 1922, in Waco to Goodhue Smith and Beuna...

Carolyn  Woods Wilson

Carolyn Woods Wilson

May 19, 2016

Carolyn Woods Wilson of Woodway, Texas, this earth-bound angel entered her Heavenly Home on Thursday, May 19, 2016. Her service and burial will be 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 24, at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Carolyn was born January 1, 1944, in Baytown, Texas, to Louis and Ruth Woods. She was raised in Baytown and attended Central Bible College in...

Oliver Bowman Mcmahan

Oliver Bowman Mcmahan

May 18, 2016

Oliver Bowman McMahan of Woodway, Texas, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2016. Services will be 1:30 p.m., Monday, May 23, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., Sunday, May 22, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Garden Room. Oliver was born February 13, 1928, in Waco’s Hillcrest Hospital, to Oliver Bowman McMahan...

Dorothy Ann Meek

Dorothy Ann Meek

May 16, 2016

Dorothy Ann Meek of Waco, Texas, passed away Monday, May 16, 2016. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 20, at St. Mary’s of the Assumption Catholic Church-Waco with the Msgr. Isidore Rozycki and the Rev. Joseph Geleney as Celebrants. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m., and Rosary will be...

James  Edward Langford

James Edward Langford

May 12, 2016

James Edward Langford of Hewitt passed away Thursday, May 12, 2016. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 19, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 18, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey. James was born March 19, 1946 in Marlin, Texas to J.E. and Annie Langford. He graduated...

Carey Ann Sanford Sturgis Dalton

Carey Ann Sanford Sturgis Dalton

May 11, 2016

Carey Ann Dalton of Waco, Texas, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2016 with her family at her side. Her memorial services will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 14, at First Presbyterian Church with the Dr. Leslie King officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, May 13, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey. Carey was born July 5, 1940, in...

Betty A. Morrison

Betty A. Morrison

May 10, 2016

Betty A. Morrison, 96, of Waco, Texas, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2016 after a short illness with her family by her side. Her celebration of life service will be 1:00 p.m., Friday, May 13, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel. A private family burial will follow after the services at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation begins at 12:00 noon, prior to the...

Elmer H. Duncan

Elmer H. Duncan

May 10, 2016

Elmer H. Duncan May 26, 1933 - May 10, 2016 Elmer H. Duncan, Emeritus Professor of Philosophy, of Waco, Texas, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2016. His services will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 13, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with Rev. Charles Packard officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday,...

Betty Smith Anderson

Betty Smith Anderson

May 9, 2016

Betty Grace Smith Anderson, a native of Waco, Texas, passed away Monday, May 9, 2016. Her graveside service will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 14, at Oakwood Cemetery with Dr. Mike Marshall officiating. Betty was born December 11, 1928, to Charles B. and Hortense McKinney Smith. She attended school in Henderson and San Angelo, Texas, and was a graduate...

Max Loyd Bunting

Max Loyd Bunting

May 9, 2016

Max Loyd Bunting of Woodway, Texas, lived his dash. He died Monday, May 9, 2016. His service will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 13, at Richfield Christian Church with the Rev. Alec Ylitalo and Rev. David Story officiating. There will be a private family burial. Visitation will be from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Thursday, May 12, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Garden...

Lynn Denae Lemaster

Lynn Denae Lemaster

May 8, 2016

Lynn DeNae LeMaster of Waco, Texas, passed away peacefully in her sleep, Sunday, May 8, 2016. Her memorial service will be at 1:00 p.m., Monday, May 16, at First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Dr. Leslie King officiating. DeNae was born October 26, 1956, in Defiance, Ohio, to Jimmie and Donna LeMaster. Her passion in life was ministering to...

Janette Standridge Mayer

Janette Standridge Mayer

May 8, 2016

Janette S. Mayer, 81, of Robinson, passed away Sunday, May 8, 2016, with her family by her side. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, May 12, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey with Bro. Kevin McMullen officiating. Interment will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitations will be 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 11, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Garden Room. Jan was...

Norman Julius Keen

Norman Julius Keen

May 6, 2016

Norman Julius Keen of Waco passed away Friday, May 6, 2016. His Memorial Service will be 1:30 p.m., Monday, May 9, at Temple Rodef Sholom with Rabbi Laura Harari officiating. There will be a private family burial. Norman was born March 12, 1918, in Waco, Texas, to Ben and Rosa Levinson Keen. He graduated from Waco High School and...

Pamela Bailey Williams

Pamela Bailey Williams

May 4, 2016

Pamela Williams of Waco passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2016. Her service will be 11:30 a.m., Monday, May 9, at Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum. Pamela June Bailey was born July 11, 1944, in Waco, Texas, to C. Odell Bailey and Hazel Patterson Bailey. She was raised and educated in Waco, where she graduated from Richfield High School in 1962....

James D. (Butch) Williams

James D. (Butch) Williams

May 3, 2016

James David Williams (known as “Butch” to family and friends) passed away peacefully on the morning of May 3, 2016, after a brief battle with cancer. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Butch was born on March 12, 1948, to O. D. Williams, Jr. and Maurine Hammond Williams. He graduated from Richfield High School before...

Katherine  Warren Arrowood

Katherine Warren Arrowood

May 1, 2016

Alice Katherine Arrowood of Waco passed away Sunday, May 1, 2016. Her memorial service will be 4:00 p.m., Saturday, May 14, at Stillwell Memorial Center with Rev. Richard Roland officiating. A private family burial was held at Oakwood Cemetery. Alice was born July 5, 1913 in Belton, Texas, to I.B.Jr.(Isaac Bradford) and Carrye Warren. She moved to Waco as...

Mary Barre Kelly

Mary Barre Kelly

May 1, 2016

Mary Barre Kelly of Waco passed away Sunday, May 1, 2016 at Silverado Memory Care. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 4 at St. Louis Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Rosary will be at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 3 with Visitation to follow at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel. Mary was born October 31, 1928,...

F.  M. Young

F. M. Young

May 1, 2016

Francis Michael (F.M) Young of Waco passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2016, surrounded by family. A Vigil Service followed by a Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 4 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 5, at St. Louis Catholic Church with the...

Kathy Lynn Denard-Snider

Kathy Lynn Denard-Snider

Apr 29, 2016

Kathy Lynn Denard-Snider of Waco passed away Friday, April 29, 2016. There will be a private Celebration of Life service later. Kathy was born January 18, 1958, in Waco, Texas, to Floy and Gladys Denard. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers and two sisters; and mother-in-law, Rita Snider. She is survived by her husband, Russell...