Recent Obituaries in Waco, TX

Apr 10, 2023

Diane Davis Browning, 72, passed away April 10, 2023, at Ascension Providence Health Center. Services will be Saturday, April 15, at 3:30 p.m., at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Visitation will be Friday, April 14 from 6 – 8 p.m. at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey.

Diane was born in Dora, Alabama, the only child of Thomas and Justine Gray Davis....

Apr 8, 2023

Emma Marie Petty passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023. Services will be held at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home with Pastor Carlton Stimpson officiating.

Emma was born January 14, 1947, in Caruthersville, Pemiscot County, Missouri, to James and Annie Lee Johnson. Emma was educated at Washington High School in Caruthersville, Missouri. She worked at JFK Airport in...

Apr 7, 2023

Jimmy Burl Morgan has gone to be with his Lord and Saviour. He passed away on Good Friday, April 7th, 2023, at the accomplished age of 87 surrounded by family. He left behind a legacy of love, kindness, and service to his community that will be remembered for years to come.

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Apr 7, 2023

Clara Jean (McNulty) Henderson, 74, passed away on Good Friday, April 7, 2023, at Providence Hospice Place.

A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 29, at St. Jerome Catholic Church, 9820 Chapel Road, in Waco.

Clara Jean McNulty was born in Sandusky, Ohio, at Providence Hospital, on...

Apr 4, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Eileen B. Turner, 84, of Woodway. She and her husband, W. Richard Turner, resided at Providence Village in Woodway. A memorial service will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, in the chapel at Providence Village, with Pastor Tim Jarrell officiating.

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Apr 4, 2023

Mark Edward Huck passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023. A memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 22, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Burial will follow at 12:30 p.m. at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco.

Mark went to his heavenly home to be with our Lord unexpectedly on April 4, 2023. He was born January...

Apr 3, 2023

Rondy Thurber Gray, 89, of Waco, passed away Monday, April 3, 2023 at Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Medical Center in Waco.

Visitation with Rondy’s family will be Tuesday, April 11, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 12, at Central...

Apr 2, 2023

Allah B. Conant Jr. passed away Sunday, April 2, 2023. A service will be held at a later date.

Allah was born July 24, 1939, in Waco, Texas, to Allah B. and Frances Louise Conant. Allah graduated from Waco High School. He went on to receive his bachelors from North Texas State University now University...

Mar 27, 2023

Morris Wayne Bracey, 92, of Woodway, passed away Monday, March 27, 2023, at Providence Hospice Place, in Waco. Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, April 3 at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home, with Bill Kirkland officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held at noon, April 3 at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey.

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Mar 27, 2023

Lois Marie Sanders passed away Monday, March 27, 2023. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 31, at Waco Memorial Park with John DeGiorgio officiating.

Lois was born April 15, 1932, in McGregor, Texas, to Cody and Mabel Byford. Lois was educated in Bellmead public schools and graduated from La Vega...

Mar 26, 2023

Juan Antonio y Felipa Martínez, edades de 70 y 59, fallecieron el 26 de marzo del 2023 en su casa. La misa de funeral será a las 10:00 am el martes, 11 de abril en la Iglesia San Francisco oficiado por el Padre José Jazo. El entierro será en el panteón Oakwood. El rosario tomara acabó a las 6:00...

Mar 26, 2023

Juan Antonio y Felipa Martínez, edades de 70 y 59, fallecieron el 26 de marzo del 2023 en su casa. La misa de funeral será a las 10:00 am el martes, 11 de abril en la Iglesia San Francisco oficiado por el Padre José Jazo. El entierro será en el panteón Oakwood. El rosario tomara acabó a las 6:00...

Mar 24, 2023

Susan “SuSu” Anne Vonder Hoya passed away peacefully Friday, March 24, 2023, at the age of 72 in Waco, with her daughter, Suzanne Vonder Hoya Shelton, and son-in-law, Glendon Dain Shelton, by her side. Susan was a dedicated and loving mother, grandmother, and friend to many. Susan was tiny but mighty and all that knew her loved her deeply....

Mar 24, 2023

Sally McErlean, 77, of McGregor, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023 at Providence Hospice Place in Waco.

In accordance with her wishes, she will be cremated. No services are planned.

Sally was born August 7, 1945, in Newark , NJ, to Charles B. Shindell and Ruth M. Shindell. Sally was educated...

Mar 22, 2023

Arvin Dale Roberts, known to friends and family as “Dale”, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at Baylor, Scott & White Hillcrest Medical Center. He died peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, who have walked with him in his battle with complications caused by dementia. There will be a burial service Saturday, March 25 at Berry’s Creek Cemetery near Georgetown,...

Mar 21, 2023

John Michael “Mike” Perry, 72, of Temple, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Olin E. Teague Veterans Medical Center in Temple.

A graveside service with military honors will be held at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen with Rabbi Ben-Zion Lanxner officiating.

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Mar 21, 2023

Juanita Smith of Waco passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023. Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 1, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home with Rev. Brandon Frenzel officiating. Burial will follow at Lorena Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, March 31, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home.

Juanita Smith was born in Waco, Texas,...

Mar 19, 2023

Lynn Williams Klatt, our beloved Mom, grandmother, great-grandmother, and known to most of us for the last 30+ years as “Ganny,” passed peacefully on to her well-deserved heavenly reward on Sunday morning, March 19, 2023. She was 90 years old. After a private burial at Oakwood Cemetery, a celebration of Ganny’s life will be held at First United Methodist...

Mar 19, 2023

Gloria Gonzales Garcia passed away Sunday, March 19, 2023. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday, March 24, at St Francis Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.

Gloria was born November 7, 1932, in Bremond, Texas, to Theodore and Lucy Sanchez. She worked at Providence Hospital for over 30 years....

Mar 14, 2023

On March 14, 2023, Vickie Rafferty, a beloved wife, mother of three, and Grammy to eight, succumbed to brain cancer and passed away in her home.

Services will be held Saturday, March 18, at 1:30 p.m., at the Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with Reverend Steve Ramsdell officiating. Burial will follow at the Stanford Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will...