Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Waco, TX

Ricky Ray Severson

Ricky Ray Severson

Sep 14, 2015

Ricky Ray Severson August 25, 1951 - September 14, 2015 Ricky Ray Severson of Waco passed away Monday, September 14, 2015 at Providence Hospice Place. Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 19, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with Rev. Dr. James Cotten officiating. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, September 18, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel. Ricky was born...

Stanley Neil Williams

Stanley Neil Williams

Sep 13, 2015

Stanley Neil Williams December 5, 1929 September 13, 2015 Stanley "Stan" Neil Williams, 85, passed peacefully at home Sept. 13 surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015, at the Williams' longtime church, Austin Avenue United Methodist Church. Stanley was an optimistic man. A leader by example, he always looked for...

Bobbie Mckethan

Bobbie Mckethan

Sep 10, 2015

Bobbie McKethan January 6, 1930 September 10, 2015 Surrounded by her adoring family, Bobbie McKethan went peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior in the early hours of Thursday September 10, 2015. Services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, September 14, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey with burial to follow at Waco Memorial Park and with Pastors John Dirk and Rebecca...

James Willard Bartley, Jr.

James Willard Bartley, Jr.

Sep 9, 2015

James Willard Bartley, Jr. January 9, 1927 September 9, 2015 James Willard Bartley Jr., age 88, of Waco, Texas, departed peacefully at home, on September 9, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. A memorial service and reception will be held 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 25, at Seventh & James Baptist Church, 602 James Ave., Waco, TX 76706, with Jason...

Christine Ilse Hendrix

Christine Ilse Hendrix

Sep 9, 2015

Christine Ilse Hendrix December 14, 1932 - September 9, 2015 Christine Ilse Hendrix of Waco passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at her residence. Her memorial service will be at 1:30 p.m., Monday, September 14, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel. Christel was born December 14, 1932, in Mayen, Germany, to Sebastian and Anna Hellmuth. Soon after WWII she was taken...

Sybill Allene Gatlin

Sybill Allene Gatlin

Sep 9, 2015

Allene Gatlin March 2, 1927 September 9, 2015 Sybill Allene Gatlin, age 88, of Waco, Texas, departed peacefully at home on September 9, 2015, with family members surrounding her. A memorial service and reception will be held beginning at 4:00 p.m., Monday, September 14, at Calvary Baptist Church, 1001 N 18th A St., in Waco. The family invites you...

John Bruce

John Bruce

Sep 6, 2015

John Bruce January 13, 1944 - September 6, 2015 John Bruce of Waco passed away Sunday, September 6, 2015. His memorial services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 11, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey. John was born January 13, 1944, in Tallahassee, Florida, to John and Lille Randle. He was in the U.S. Army and retired after 28 years, and he continued...

Bobbie Jean Compton

Bobbie Jean Compton

Sep 4, 2015

Bobbie Jean Compton June 6, 1923 - September 4, 2015 Bobbie Jean Compton, 92, of Waco, joined her Lord as she passed peacefully Friday, September 4, 2015, at Sonoma House in Carrollton, Texas. Her graveside services will be 10:30, a.m., Saturday, September 12, at Waco Memorial Park. Bobbie was born June 6, 1923 in Chillicothe, Texas, to John Young...

Pearl "Babe" Jacobson

Pearl "Babe" Jacobson

Sep 3, 2015

Pearl Jacobson March 31, 1922 - September 3, 2015 Pearl "Babe" Jacobson of Waco passed away, surrounded by family, Thursday, September 3, 2015. Services will be 11:00 a.m., Sunday, September 6, at Agudath Jacob Synagogue. Burial will follow at Agudath Jacob Cemetery. Pearl was born March 31, 1922, in Kansas City. She was happily married to Julius Jacobson for...

Michael "Mike" Patrick Mcnamara

Michael "Mike" Patrick Mcnamara

Sep 1, 2015

Michael Patrick McNamara October 2, 1947 - September 1, 2015 Michael Patrick McNamara of Waco passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2015. Services will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 9, at First Baptist Church of Waco with the Rev. Barry Camp officiating. Burial will follow at Bosqueville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, September 8, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey...

Charles Evans, Iii

Charles Evans, Iii

Sep 1, 2015

Charles Evans, III August 15, 1937 - September 1, 2015 Charles Evans, III, of Waco passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2015, at Sodalis Elder Living. Services will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, September 5, at Bosqueville United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Bosqueville Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, September 4, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Garden Room. Charles...

Treasure Thomas Malone

Treasure Thomas Malone

Aug 30, 2015

Treasure Thomas Malone August 12, 1917 August 30, 2015 Treasure Thomas Malone, a long-time resident of Waco, Texas, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2015. She was 98 years old. Her graveside service will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 4, at Waco Memorial Park, South I-35 in Waco with Rev. Tim Jarrell officiating. The arrangements are through Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral...

Olan Vick Hicks

Olan Vick Hicks

Aug 29, 2015

Olan Vick Hicks November 6, 1923 - August 29, 2015 Olan Vick Hicks of Waco passed away Saturday, August 29, 2015. Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 2, at Chilton Cemetery with the Dr. Randall Perry officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 1, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home in Waco. Olan was...

Juanita Reid Bryant

Juanita Reid Bryant

Aug 29, 2015

Juanita Reid Bryant January 26, 1919 August 29, 2015 Juanita Reid Bryant, age 96, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2015. A memorial service will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 31, at Columbus Avenue Baptist Church chapel with Rev. Ron Durham and Rev. Larry Vowell officiating. The family will greet guests at 9:30 a.m. in the church parlor. Burial...

Mary Jane Stopschinski Sternberg

Mary Jane Stopschinski Sternberg

Aug 28, 2015

Mary Jane Aiken Stopschinski Sternberg September 30, 1930-August 28, 2015 Mary Jane Aiken Stopschinski Sternberg passed away August 28, 2015. Her funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, September 25, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home, 6101 Bosque Blvd., Waco, Texas, 76710. Jane will be buried next to her parents in San Benito, Texas. Jane was born in San...

Richard L. Franks

Richard L. Franks

Aug 27, 2015

Richard L. Franks July 29, 1937 - August 27, 2015 Richard L. Franks of Waco passed away Thursday, August 27, 2015. Consistent with Richard's wishes and at his son's request/suggestion, a Celebration of Richard's life will be be scheduled at a later date. Richard was born July 29, 1937 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Jewell and Mittie Franks. He is...

Joy Walker Tyler

Joy Walker Tyler

Aug 25, 2015

Joy Walker Tyler October 28, 1934 - August 25, 2015 Joy Walker Tyler of Waco passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2015. Her chapel service will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 29, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with Rev. Brad Brittain officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, August 28, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey. Joy...

Dick "Dickie" Clark

Dick "Dickie" Clark

Aug 24, 2015

Richard Lee Clark May 9, 1937 August 24, 2015 Richard Lee "Dick" Clark, 78, of Waco, passed away Monday, August 24, 2015, surrounded by his family. Services will be 11:00 a.m., September 4, at First United Methodist Church Waco with the Rev. Stephen Ramsdell officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Speegleville, Texas. Visitation will be 6 7:30...

A.W. "Bill" Bailey, Jr.

A.W. "Bill" Bailey, Jr.

Aug 19, 2015

A.W. Bill Bailey, Jr. April 24, 1929 August 19, 2015 Arthur William "Bill" Bailey, Jr., of Waco, Texas, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2015. Services will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, August 24, at The First Baptist Church of Waco with the Dr. Matt Snowden officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. His visitation will be 5:00 7:00 p.m., Sunday,...

Walter Ray Trim

Walter Ray Trim

Aug 16, 2015

Walter Ray Trim Nov. 13, 1931 - Aug. 16, 2015 Walter Ray Trim, 83, a man of great heart and good humor, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 16, 2015. Loved ones will celebrate his life at 10 a.m., Thursday, August 20, at Western Heights Baptist Church with Rev. Kip Osborne officiating. Burial will follow at...