Recent Obituaries in Waco, TX

May 3, 2023

Edith Lavonne Everett (Lavonne) Elliston was born on September 5, 1931, in Waco, Texas to Reverend JD and Gladys Everett. Services will be Saturday, May 6 at 10 am at First Baptist Church Woodway. Burial will follow at Rosemound Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, May 5, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral in the Garden Room.

May 1, 2023

Jerry Erdman, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away in his sleep on May 1st, 2023. Family and friends are invited to come celebrate his life at 10:30 AM Monday, May 8th at Renew Church, 6509 Bosque Blvd, in Waco, TX.

Jerry was born on March 24, 1946 to John and Ann Erdman in...

May 1, 2023

Phylis Dawn McFall, 63, of Waco, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023 at her home after a lengthy illness surrounded by her family.

A memorial service will be held at 3:30 PM, Saturday, May 20, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home.

Phylis was born October 27, 1959 in Waco, and was the first...

Apr 30, 2023

Raymond Weldon, 87, of China Spring, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023 at his home in China Spring surrounded by family.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 6, at Columbus Avenue Baptist Church in Waco followed by a memorial celebration service at 11:00 a.m. at Columbus Avenue Baptist Church in Waco with Rev....

Apr 26, 2023

Joe Dicorte passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023. A graveside service will be at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 2, at Oakwood Cemetery, with Deacon Richard Manchaca officiating. Burial will follow. Visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m., Monday, May 1, with a Rosary following at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home.

Joe was born into a loving Italian family...

Apr 25, 2023

Darwin Wayne Miller Sr. joined his family in heaven on April 25, 2023. Visitation will be from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday April 30, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home, with a graveside service at 1:00 p.m. Monday May 1, 2023, at Oakwood Cemetery with Reverend Steve Holston officiating.

Darwin was born in Waco, in a house...

Apr 24, 2023

Sheila Lucas, 57, passed away Monday, April 24, 2023. The family invites you to join them for the Celebration of Life gathering in her honor on April 30, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. The gathering will include hors d’oeuvres and refreshments. We will be sharing photos and memorabilia as we fondly remember her beautiful, kindhearted...

Apr 21, 2023

Marjorie Eggleston Edwards passed away under the loving watch-care of her daughter, Susan, and son-in-law, Steve Findley, on Friday, April 21, 2023 at their home in Waco, TX. The celebration of her life will be at 10:30 am, Saturday, April 29, 2023, at First Baptist Church, Waco with Pastor Steve Findley and Dr. Matt Snowden officiating. Visitation will be...

Apr 19, 2023

Linda Hornow, 85, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at Cleveland Health Care Center in Cleveland, Texas. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 22, at Riesel Cemetery in Riesel, Texas.

Linda was born and grew up in San Angelo, Texas, and graduated from San Angelo High School. She was married to...

Apr 19, 2023

Joan Florence (Danielson) Warner, 80, of Waco, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 after a lengthy illness. The memorial service will be at 3:30 p.m., April 29, 2023 at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel, 6101 Bosque Boulevard in Waco. The service will also be live-streamed with the link available on the funeral home website. The family will be available for...

Apr 17, 2023

James Clarence Reid passed away Monday, April 17, 2023. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 24, at Rosemound Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the cemetery.

James was born July 17, 1930, in Waco, Texas, to C. C. and Josephine Reid. He worked at H&H Sign, the VA Hospital,...

Apr 17, 2023

Mary H. Pena passed away Monday, April 17, 2023. A memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 25 at Calvary Chapel, Waco, with Pastor Albert Fuentes officiating.

Mary was born July 12, 1933, in Hallsburg, Texas, to Arthur and Annastacia Fuentes. Mary was educated at Riesel High School. She worked at Owens-Illinois for...

Apr 17, 2023

We are sad to announce the death of Bessie Martin, 80, of Woodway. She passed away Monday, April 17, 2023, at Ascension Providence Hospital, surrounded by her family.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 26, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home.

Bessie was born January 24, 1943, in...

Apr 16, 2023

Ruby Ray Williamson Watkins, 95, went to be home with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Sunday, April 16, 2023.

A funeral will be at 10:oo a.m. Tuesday, April 25, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home, with Pastor Joey Crenshaw officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, April 24, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey.

Apr 15, 2023

Theresa Marie Neal, 79, of McGregor, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Ascension Providence Hospital of Waco. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 19, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home, with the Rosary at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 20, at St. Jerome’s Catholic Church followed by...

Apr 15, 2023

Joyce E. Sharman passed away April 15, 2023, two weeks after her 94th birthday, during which she spent the day surrounded by four generations of family members. She was a loving wife, devoted mom and granny, loyal friend, and steadfast follower of Jesus. Her friends and family will remember her for her wit, sense of humor, and hope that...

Apr 15, 2023

Marjorie Roddy Sanger was born November 25, 1918, on the first Thanksgiving Day after the end of the First World War. Her long and eventful life was shaped by Waco, just as Waco was shaped by Marjorie. Hers was a life that spanned the Great Depression, the Second World War, the post-war 50s and 60s in small-town America, the...

Apr 13, 2023

Gene Joseph Mikeska, Sr. passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023, at Providence Hospital in Waco. Memorial and graveside services are pending; please contact the family for details.

Gene was born June 2, 1938, in Dallas, to Joseph and Lilly Mikeska. He was preceded in death by both his parents; his wife of 51 years, Marcy...

Apr 12, 2023

Tracy Laural Stone Morrison, after carrying her body as far as she could, departed this life Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at home in Crawford, surrounded by family and the love of all her friends across the twined distances of illness, space, and time. She desired to be cremated and a private wake was held in her home on the...

Apr 11, 2023

Diana Lutes Kohler, 82, passed away Tuesday, April 11 at her home in Waco. Services will be officiated by Brother David E. Brown at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 15, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. The burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 6 – 8 p.m. Friday, April 14 at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey.

Diana...