Recent Obituaries in Waco, TX

Dec 14, 2023

Dorothy (Dot) Jean Nabors (Merritt) passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of December 14th, 2023, in Cottonwood, Arizona near Sedona after a tough battle with Alzheimer's Disease, just one week after her 92nd birthday.

A graveside memorial service in celebration of her life will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February...

Dec 14, 2023

John Rentschler, 95, entered the joyful presence of his Lord Jesus Christ on Thursday, December 14, 2023. A graveside service will be 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at Highland Cemetery in Iowa Park, Texas, with Dr. David Morgan officiating.

John was born November 14, 1928, in Spencer, Indiana, to John William Rentschler and Mary...

Dec 11, 2023

Mickey Marrquin, 93, passed away Monday, December 11, 2023, at home and surrounded by her children and friends.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, December 15, in the Chapel at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home with the Reverends Dean Peterson, Buddy Sipes and Craig Klempnauer officiating. Interment will follow at Waco Memorial Park....

Dec 11, 2023

Emmett “Clay” Murphy, 92, passed away peacefully December 11, 2023, at home.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, December 16, 2023, in the Chapel at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home, with Bill Murphy officiating. The burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco. There will be a visitation from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00...

Dec 7, 2023

Frankie George Kieran was born October 7, 1942, and died December 7, 2023.

Frank Kieran, age 83, passed away in Waco Texas. His ashes will be spread into the water in a Hawaiian style paddle out ceremony at Laguna Main Beach, California at a date to be determined soon.

Frankie Kieran...

Dec 4, 2023

Sheryl Ann Cobbs, 77, of Woodway entered her eternal home on Monday, December 4, 2023, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was surrounded by her family as she was welcomed into the arms of Jesus.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 9, at Renew Church with...

Dec 2, 2023

Fanchon Schwartz Florsheim was born on April 24, 1924, and passed away peacefully Saturday, December 2, 2023, at her home.

Fanchon will be buried beside her beloved husband Simon in the Rodef Sholom Cemetery at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, December 7, 2023, a memorial service will be held after the interment and will begin at 2:00...

Dec 1, 2023

John Man Mehaffey, 84, passed away December 6, 2023, at West Houston Medical Center.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Oakwood Cemetery with Reverend Dick Elwood officiating.

John was born and raised in Waco, Texas. He attended Baylor University, and then moved to...

Nov 30, 2023

Raymond Maciel passed away Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023. He was 90 years old. On Monday, December 4, there will be a memorial service at 6:00 p.m. and a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at the Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. On Tuesday, December 5, there will be Mass service at 10:00 a.m. at St. Francis on the Brazos followed by a burial...

Nov 30, 2023

Anna Lois Kemble, 103, passed away November 30, 2023. She will be laid to rest next to the love of her life, Joe, at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, Dec 13, 2023, during a graveside service at the Bosqueville Cemetery.

Anna Lois Wilson Kemble was born February 20, 1920, in Waco, Texas to Lucien and Myrtle Wilson....

Nov 27, 2023

Margaret “Maggie” McGee passed away on November 27, 2023, after her second battle with cancer.

A graveside burial service will be at 1:00 p.m., Friday, December 8, at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco, Texas. There will be a Memorial Service the following day at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 9th, at St. John the Divine, 2450 River...

Nov 26, 2023

Daniel Vincent Burzynski went to his eternal home on November 26, 2023, at Baylor Scott and White, after a long battle with Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD).

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 1, 2023, in the Chapel at Wilkirson­-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home in Waco, Texas, with Matt Snowden officiating. A burial will follow...

Nov 24, 2023

Shannon Trull passed away Friday, November 24, 2023.

Graveside Services will be 1:00 pm, Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Waco Memorial Park in Robinson, Texas, with Clyde Fluitt officiating. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home.

Shannon was born September...

Nov 22, 2023

Richard Fagen passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023.

Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, December 1, at West Church of Christ in West, Texas, with Tommy Haynes and Michael Haynes officiating. A visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, November 30, at West Church of Christ.

Richard was born...

Nov 21, 2023

Leona Frields Howard, 98, a lifetime resident of Waco, Texas passed away at Wesley Woods Rehabilitation Center Tuesday, November 21, 2023.

A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 29, at Rosemound Cemetery in Waco. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 28, in the Garden Room at...

Nov 19, 2023

Hal Whitaker – Obituary

Hal Whitaker

February 15, 1958 - November 19, 2023

Celebrate yesterday, live today, dream for tomorrow.

Hal Whitaker, 65, passed away November 19th at Ascension Providence Hospital in Waco, Texas.

In lieu of services, the family will be hosting...

Nov 18, 2023

Glenda Williamson went to her eternal home on November 18, 2023. She was 87.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, November 27, 2023, at First Baptist Church in Waco, followed by a reception in the church parlor. Burial will precede the service at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco. Glenda will...

Nov 16, 2023

Dr. Rufus B. Spain, retired history professor from Baylor University, died Thursday, November 16, 2023, in Waco, Texas, at the age of 100 years and 10 months. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at Lake Shore Baptist Church in Waco, Texas.

Dr. Spain was born in Pickens County,...

Nov 16, 2023

After celebrating her 100th birthday in September 2023, our beloved Yvonne "Bonnie" Canipe Hooper was called home by her Lord and Savior on November 16, 2023. Burial will be private. Visitation with the family will be Sunday, November 19, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home in the Garden Room.

Bonnie was born...

Nov 11, 2023

Cooper Wayne VanHook passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 18, 2023, at the Toliver Baptist Church in Waco, Texas, followed by interment at Oakwood Cemetery. There will be a viewing from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Friday, November 17 in the Garden Room at...