Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Waco, TX

Gene Scanes

Gene Scanes

Apr 24, 2015

Eugene Robert Scanes May 19, 1933 April 24, 2015 Gene Scanes died peacefully on April 24, 2015 in the presence of his beloved wife, sons, and family. He lived well, died well, and is now resting in peace and joy with his wonderful Lord Jesus. His family is so proud of him. A memorial service will be 1:30 Wednesday,...

Audrey Emmet

Audrey Emmet

Apr 21, 2015

Audrey Emmet May 1, 1932 - April 21, 2015 Audrey Emmet of Woodway passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2015 in Dallas, Texas surrounded by her loving family. Mass of Christian Burial will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, April 25, at St. Jerome Catholic Church with the Father Rakshaganathan Selvaraj as Celebrant. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Rosary will...

Donald Ray Miller

Donald Ray Miller

Apr 20, 2015

Donald Ray Miller July 31, 1929 - April 20, 2015 Donald Ray Miller, age 85, of Waco, Texas, died suddenly on Monday, April 20, 2015. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 25, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with Pastor Matt Snowden officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, April 24, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey...

Elva Donaray Wenzel

Elva Donaray Wenzel

Apr 20, 2015

Elva Donaray Wenzel August 10, 1928 - April 20, 2015 Elva Donaray Wenzel of Waco passed away Monday, April 20, 2015. Graveside services will be 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 21, at Waco Memorial Park with Rev. David Hampton officiating. Elva was born August 10, 1928, in Scales Mound, Illinois, to George and Neta Wenzel. Elva was a member of...

Janet Lee Niemeyer

Janet Lee Niemeyer

Apr 16, 2015

Janet Lee Niemeyer February 28, 1958 - April 16, 2015 Janet Niemeyer, a loving wife and devoted mother walked into the arms of her loving Savior on April 16, 2015. Her love of her family and faith in God was the foundation of the life she cherished so much. Her memorial service will be 2 p.m., Monday, April 20,...

Mary Frances Golden

Mary Frances Golden

Apr 13, 2015

Mary Frances Golden May 29, 1929 - April 13, 2015 Mary Frances Golden, 85, of Waco went to meet her Lord and reunite with her husband, Buddy, on Monday, April 13, 2015 at her home. Services will be 1:30 p.m., Thursday, April 16, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with the Rev. Marvin Thompson officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park....

Margaret Ann Teague

Margaret Ann Teague

Apr 13, 2015

Margaret Ann Teague May 4, 1935 - April 13, 2015 Margaret Ann Wetzel Teague of Waco joined her beloved husband, Donald, on Monday, April 13, 2015. Hand in hand they walk the streets of Heaven, joined by their son, Mark, where the concerns of the world are long gone. Services will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, April 16, at St....

Marie Ellison

Marie Ellison

Apr 12, 2015

Marie Ellison 1921 - 2015 Marie Ellison of Waco passed away Sunday, April 12, 2015. Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, at Waco Memorial Park with Rev. Curtis Holland officiating. She is in state at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Mrs. Ellison was born in 1921, in Crawford, Texas, to George and Ida Massier, one of ten...

Margaret Pena

Margaret Pena

Apr 7, 2015

Margaret Pea July 20, 1943 - April 7, 2015 Margaret Pea of Woodway passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2015. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 10, at St. Francis Catholic Church with Rev. Cyril Ejaidu as Celebrant. Burial will follow at Oakwood. Visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m., and Rosary will be Thursday, April...

Della Richard

Della Richard

Apr 5, 2015

Della Richard March 26, 1926 - April 5, 2015 Della Richard of Waco passed away Easter morning at the age of 89, Sunday, April 5, 2015, with family and friends surrounding her. Graveside services will be at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 9, at Waco Memorial Park with the Pastor Ronnie Holmes officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00...

Erna Scholl

Erna Scholl

Apr 4, 2015

Erna Scholl August 27, 1953 - April 4, 2015 Erna Scholl of Hewitt passed away Saturday, April 4, 2015. Memorial Services will be at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, April 9, at First United Methodist Church of Hewitt with Pastor Randy Scrivener officiating. Erna was born August 27, 1953, in Chile, to Pedro and Helena Aguilar. She retired as a public...

John Bachman Greer, Jr.

John Bachman Greer, Jr.

Apr 2, 2015

John Bachman Greer, Jr. October 29, 1923 - April 2, 2015 Lt. Colonel John Bachman Lee Greer, Jr., retired USAF of San Antonio, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2015, at the age of 91. Graveside Services will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, April 6, at Oakwood Cemetery. John was born October 29, 1923, in Waco, Texas to John Bachman and...

Deborah Kay Damon

Deborah Kay Damon

Apr 1, 2015

Deborah Kay Damon October 25, 1948 - April 1, 2015 Deborah Kay Damon of Lorena passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2015. Services will be 1:30 p.m., Saturday, April 4, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, April 3, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey. Debbie was born October 25, 1948, in Waco, to...

Rose Wolf Chozick Jacobson

Rose Wolf Chozick Jacobson

Apr 1, 2015

Rose Jacobson February 18, 1920 - April 1, 2015 Rose Wolf Chozick Jacobson passed away on April 1, 2015, at the age of 95. Funeral arrangements through Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey, with graveside services, at 10:30 a.m., Friday, April 3, at Temple Rodef Shalom Cemetery, 1592 Garden Drive, Waco, 76706. She loved to travel and was an accomplished artist. She led a...

Betty Joyce Brewer-Prickett

Betty Joyce Brewer-Prickett

Mar 31, 2015

Betty Joyce Brewer-Prickett0 October 19, 1934 - March 31, 2015 Betty Joyce Brewer-Prickett of Garland passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at the age of 80. Services will be at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, April 4, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with the Rev. Paul Fiske officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from one hour before funeral Saturday,...

David Scott Beasley

David Scott Beasley

Mar 31, 2015

David Scott Beasley March 27, 1957 - March 31, 2015 David Scott Beasley of Waco passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2015, at the age of 58. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 7, at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m., Monday, April 6, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey in Waco. David was born on March...

Jerome Benson

Jerome Benson

Mar 31, 2015

Jerome Alvin Benson May 27, 1939 - March 31, 2015 Jerome Alvin Benson of Waco passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2015. Services will be 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 7, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with Doug Shafer officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Jerry was born on May 27, 1939, in Fairmont, Minnesota, to Edith and Alvin Benson. He...

Marian A. Kunze

Marian A. Kunze

Mar 29, 2015

Marian A. Kunze January 15, 1937 - March 29, 2015 Marian A Kunze of Lorena passed away Sunday, March 29, 2015, at Providence Hospice Place. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 1, at St. John United Church of Christ with Pastor Scott Spence officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Mausoleum Chapel. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00...

John Earl Mcdowell

John Earl Mcdowell

Mar 28, 2015

John Earl McDowell July 21, 1925 - March 28, 2015 John Earl McDowell of Waco passed away Saturday, March 28, 2015. Graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m., Friday, April 3, 2015, at Waco Memorial Park with Marine Corps military honors. John was born July 21, 1925, in Birmingham, Alabama, to Roy and Sadie McDowell. He was a veteran...

Mariquetta Horton

Mariquetta Horton

Mar 27, 2015

Mariquetta Horton July 15, 1926 - March 27, 2015 Mariquetta Coats Horton of Woodway passed away Friday, March 27, 2015. Services will be held Wednesday, April 1, 11:00 a.m. at Crestview Church of Christ . Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, March 31, 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey. Mariquetta Coats Horton was born July...