Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Waco, TX

Gloria Marie Thurow

Gloria Marie Thurow

Feb 22, 2015

Gloria Marie Thurow July 21, 1922 - February 22, 2015 Gloria Marie Thurow of Waco passed away Sunday, February 22, 2015. Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, February 26, at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 9:00 10:00 a.m., prior to the burial at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey. Gloria was born July 21, 1922, in Waco, Texas, to Fred and Mary...

Mary A. Carrizales

Mary A. Carrizales

Feb 21, 2015

Mary A. Carrizales January 10, 1927 - February 21, 2015 Mary A. Carrizales of Waco passed away Saturday, February 21, 2015. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 27, at St. Francis on the Brazos Catholic Church with the Deacon Jessie Garza as Celebrant. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m.,...

Betty Ickles

Betty Ickles

Feb 21, 2015

Betty Ickles October 23, 1931 - February 21, 2015 Betty Ickles of Waco, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2015. Private family services will be 10:00 a.m,. Wednesday, February 25, at Waco Memorial Mausoleum Chapel with Pastor Craig Godby officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 24, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Garden Room. Betty was born October 23,...

Hilda Ruby Smith

Hilda Ruby Smith

Feb 21, 2015

Hilda Ruby Smith January 6, 1916 - February 21, 2015 Hilda Ruby Smith of Waco passed away Saturday, February 21, 2015. Her service will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, February 26, at Columbus Avenue Baptist Church with Rev. Frank Wallace officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 25, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey...

Donald Lewis

Donald Lewis

Feb 21, 2015

Donald Wayne Lewis October 2, 1934 February 21, 2015 Donald Wayne Lewis, 80, moved into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, February 21, 2015, after a bold and courageous battle with cancer. His life will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, February 24, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to...

Lola Peppers

Lola Peppers

Feb 20, 2015

Lola Peppers April 16, 1918 - February 20, 2015 Lola Ann Peppers of Clifton, Texas, passed away Friday, February 20, 2015. Services will be Sunday, February 22 at 3:00 p.m. at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with Chaplain Doug Nemitz officiating. Visitation will be from 2:00 to 3:00, prior to the service. Lola was born April 16, 1918, in Moody, to Walter...

James Malcolm Hart

James Malcolm Hart

Feb 17, 2015

Malcolm Hart January 14, 1927 - February 17, 2015 James Malcolm Hart of Waco passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2015. His services will be 1:30 p.m., Friday, February 20, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with the Rev. Steven Ramsdell officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, February 19, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Garden Room. Malcolm...

Ralph Matthew 'Matt' Dawson

Ralph Matthew 'Matt' Dawson

Feb 17, 2015

Matt Dawson March 20, 1916 February 17, 2015 Ralph Matthew 'Matt' Dawson, attorney, judge, law professor, and deeply beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, died on Tuesday, February 17, 2015. He was 98. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 20, at First Baptist Church, Waco, with the Dr. Matt Snowden officiating. Visitation with be 5:00 7:00 p.m.,...

Joe Charles Gilbert, Jr.

Joe Charles Gilbert, Jr.

Feb 16, 2015

Joe Charles Gilbert, Jr. June 24, 1928 - February 16, 2015 Joe Charles Gilbert, Jr., of Waco went to be with his Lord and Savior Monday, February 16, 2015. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 21, at Central United Methodist Church with the Rev. Brad Brittain officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be 5:30...

Dennis Carrizales, Sr.

Dennis Carrizales, Sr.

Feb 15, 2015

Dennis Carrizales, Sr. October 9, 1918 - February 15, 2015 Dennis Carrizales, Sr., of Waco passed away Sunday, February 15, 2015. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 20, at St. Francis on the Brazos Catholic Church with the Deacon Jessie Garza as Celebrant. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 6:00...

Elizabeth "Betsy" Buchanan Oates

Elizabeth "Betsy" Buchanan Oates

Feb 13, 2015

Elizabeth B. Oates February 6, 1938 - February 13, 2015 Elizabeth "Betsy" Buchanan Oates, cherished wife, adoring mother, devoted sister, faithful friend, joyful Christian, inspiring gardener, hostess par excellence, avid learner, strong leader, and our great continent, joined our Lord in heaven on February 13, 2015. The memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m., Monday, February 16, at St....

Robert E. "Rusty" Copeland

Robert E. "Rusty" Copeland

Feb 10, 2015

Robert Eugene Copeland November 2, 1922 February 10, 2015 Robert Rusty Eugene Copeland, passed away on February 10, 2015he was 92 years old. Funeral services for Rusty will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 14, at Emmanuel Baptist Church, at 1801 Gurley Street in Waco, Texas, with Revs. Marvin Thompson and Randy Hughes officiating. The graveside service will follow at...

Paula Ann Gonzales

Paula Ann Gonzales

Feb 9, 2015

Paula Ann Gonzales January 26, 1970 - February 9, 2015 Paula Ann Henkel Gonzales of Waco entered Heaven's gate Monday, February 9, 2015. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, February 13, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with the Rev. Benjamin Magnaye officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., and...

Juanita Burnham

Juanita Burnham

Feb 8, 2015

Juanita Wammack Burnham September 24, 1919 -February 8, 2015 Juanita Burnham, 95, of Waco passed away Sunday February 8, 2015 at St. Catherine's Center. Burial and a celebration of her life will be held for family and friends Friday, March 13. She will be buried next to her oldest grandson in Wortham Bend at Oak Grove Cemetery. After graduating...

Kenneth Kuehl

Kenneth Kuehl

Feb 7, 2015

Kenneth Kuehl June 19, 1932 - February 7, 2015 Kenneth Kuehl of Woodway, a generous and loving father and husband and grandfather, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2015, at his residence. Services will be at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, February 10, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with the Rev. Ron Durham officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be...

Aimee Leeann Hudson

Aimee Leeann Hudson

Feb 5, 2015

Aimee Leeann Hudson August 11, 2012 February 5, 2015 Aimee Leeann Hudson of Waco passed away Thursday, February 5, 2015. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 14, at Moore Cemetery with Russell Dixon officiating. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, February 13, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey. Aimee was born August 11, 2012, in Waco, Texas, to John...

Margie L. Alexander

Margie L. Alexander

Feb 3, 2015

Margie L. Alexander February 22, 1921 - February 3, 2015 Margie L. Alexander of Pflugerville formerly of Waco passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2015. Her graveside memorial service will be at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 7, at Oakwood Cemetery with the Rev. Richard Rust officiating. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Dale E. Alexander....

Christof Gaeke

Christof Gaeke

Feb 3, 2015

Christof Gaeke December 5, 1927 - February 3, 2015 Christof Gaeke of Waco passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2015. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 7, at Waco Memorial Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. Paul Fisk officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, February 6, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey. Christof was born...

Betty Whaley

Betty Whaley

Feb 2, 2015

Betty Whaley July 4, 1938 - February 2, 2015 Betty Whaley of Waco passed away Monday, February 2, 2015. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 6, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with Pastor Roger Huff officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., Thursday, February 5, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey. Betty was born July 4, 1938,...

Nancy Kay Garon

Nancy Kay Garon

Feb 1, 2015

Nancy Kay Garon September 9, 1960 - February 1, 2015 Nancy Kay Garon of Riesel passed away Sunday, February 1, 2015. Her memorial services will be at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 5, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with the Msgr. Isidore Rozycki officiating. Nancy was born September 9, 1960, in Waco, Texas, to Cecil and Dorothy Shaw. She is survived by...