Recent Obituaries in Waco, TX

Oct 6, 2023

Maurice Uriah Labens, age 93, passed away Friday, October 6, 2023 at The Legacy Will Bend in Plano, Texas.

A graveside service and burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 9, at Rodef Sholom Cemetery with Harry Harelik officiating. A reception will follow at Temple Rodef Sholom, 1717 New Road, in Waco.

Oct 6, 2023

Edna Collins Ferris, 91, passed away October 6, 2023, at her home in Waco. A Memorial Service to honor her life will be held at 5:00 p.m., on November 11, 2023, at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 617 North 17th Street, Waco, Texas 76707.

“At the end of the day people won’t remember what you...

Oct 1, 2023

Doris Abbe Mize passed away peacefully on October 1, 2023, at the age of 96. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, October 9, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home, with interment to follow at Waco Memorial Park. A visitation will be held at 9:00 a.m., preceding the service.

Doris was born May 28, 1927,...

Sep 30, 2023

James (Jim) Walter Phipps, 87, of McKinney, Texas, died Saturday afternoon, September 30, 2023, at home after a long illness. A family graveside service to honor Jim will be held at Rosemound Cemetery in Waco, Texas.

Jim was born in Waco, Texas, on June 8, 1936, to James Amos (Jim) and Hester Virginia (Bobbie) Phipps....

Sep 25, 2023

Carroll White Sturgis, Jr. passed away September 25, 2023, at Providence Village surrounded by his loving family. A private family graveside service was held Saturday, at Oakwood Cemetery, in Waco, Texas, with Reverend Dr. Leslie King officiating.

Carroll was born in Waco, to Frances Burnett Sturgis, and Carroll White Sturgis. He attended Waco schools and...

Sep 25, 2023

Emily Rena Turkett, 19 years old, of Valley Mills, passed away Monday, September 25, 2023 at Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Medical Center in Waco.

Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 3, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home in Waco. The funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 4, at...

Sep 23, 2023

Harold T. Schmedthorst, 86, also known as PoPs, of Robinson, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023.

The funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 27, at St. Mark Lutheran Church, in Waco, with Pastor Peter Kolb officiating, burial followed at Waco Memorial Park. There was a visitation from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.,...

Sep 18, 2023

Mary Zandi Vanlandingham, age 84, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023, after a hospital stay in Seguin, Texas. There will be a brief graveside service for family and close friends at 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 29, at Oakwood Cemetery. All who knew and loved her, and the family are invited to pay their respects at a visitation from 7:00...

Sep 17, 2023

Claude Raymond Perry, Jr. passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023, marking the end of an active and productive life.

A graveside service will be held for family and friends at 10:00 a.m., Monday, September 25, at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco with The Reverend Leslie King officiating. A memorial service will follow at 11:00 a.m., at...

Sep 14, 2023

Stacey Yvette Scarborough, 58, of Waco, Texas, peacefully passed away September 14, 2023, surrounded by the love of her family and friends. She was a cherished daughter, devoted mother, and faithful friend.

In honor of Stacey's life and the impact she made, a visitation for friends and family will be held from 6:00 p.m. until...

Sep 14, 2023

Ruth Bowers Allen passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, September 18, 2023, at Waco Memorial Park with Mallory Friedrich officiating. Burial will follow. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., Sunday, September 17, 2023, at the Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home Garden Room in Waco, Texas.

Ruth...

Sep 14, 2023

Betty Rae Khoury passed away peacefully, in her home, Thursday, September 14, 2023.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 23, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Waco with The Reverend Samantha Smith and The Reverend Brandon McGinnis officiating. A graveside service will follow at Oakwood Cemetery, with a reception to...

Sep 8, 2023

Gladys Colley passed away peacefully at home on September 8, 2023, at the age of 87. A funeral service to celebrate her life will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, September 16, 2023, at the Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home Chapel in Waco, Texas, with Celebrant John DeGiorgio officiating. Interment will follow at Rosemound Cemetery in Waco. There will be a...

Sep 7, 2023

It is with deep and profound sadness that the family of Mike Bidwell, 65, announces his untimely passing from a tragic fall at his home on Thursday, September 7. Mike’s Celebration of Life will be on September 21, 2023, at 2:00 p.m., at the Waco Hippodrome, 724 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas, 76701. The family invites those in attendance to...

Sep 6, 2023

Leonard John Christensen passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023. A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Monday, September 11, 2023, at THE BASE at Extraco Events Center in Waco, Texas, with Johnny Mankin officiating. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., Sunday, September 10, 2023, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home in Waco. The family invites you...

Sep 4, 2023

James Boyd Stephens, 78, passed away in Waco, Texas, on Monday, September 4, 2023 surrounded by family. A memorial visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., Saturday, September 9, 2023, in the Garden Room at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey funeral home in Waco, Texas. A private family event will be held the following day in Waco.

Sep 4, 2023

Edna Marguerite Walker, 101, of Athens, Texas, formerly of The Woodlands and Waco, went to her eternal rest on September 4, 2023. A graveside service to celebrate her life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 8, 2023, at Waco Memorial Park Cemetery in Robinson, Texas. A visitation will be held at 10:30 a.m. prior to the service...

Sep 1, 2023

Thelma Wilson, 81, passed away on September 1, 2023. A funeral service to celebrate her life will be held at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, September 16, 2023, at the Hood Street Church of Christ in Waco, Texas, with Leon Ivory officiating. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco, Texas. There will be a visitation from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00...

Aug 31, 2023

Maria Isabel Interiano-Carias, 76, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023. A service to celebrate her life will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home in Waco, Texas. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.

Born December 28, 1946, in San Juan Tecuaco, Santa Rosa, Guatemala, Maria was the beloved daughter...

Aug 31, 2023

Wanda F. Wachtendorf passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home with Rev. Marvin Wittenberg officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm, Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home.

Wanda was born June 13, 1957,...