Recent Obituaries in Waco, TX

Aug 16, 2024

Jairo Mario Villalba, 71, of Killeen, Texas, passed away peacefully Friday, August 16, 2024, at his daughter’s home, surrounded by his family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 29, 2024, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 2903 E. Rancier Ave. Killeen, TX 76543 with Father Gerardo Uribe officiating. Burial will immediately...

Aug 16, 2024

Linda Jean Cantrell, 84, passed away August 16, 2024, at Buckner Westminster Place, Longview, Texas.

A celebration of life will be held at 10:00 a.m., September 3, 2024, at the Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home Chapel, 6101 Bosque Blvd, Waco, Texas. Pastor Brock Sanders will give the eulogy. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park Cemetery, 6623...

Aug 15, 2024

Our loving Mother Elva Amelia Cano passed peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Thursday, August 15, 2024 after a brave battle with cancer. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her the most. She was the heart of our family, offering support, wisdom, and love in abundance.

Services will...

Aug 13, 2024

Honorable Gene Derwood Johnson passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at the age of 95, in Waco, Texas.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 22, 2024, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home in Waco. There will be a visitation the evening prior to the service from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Wednesday,...

Aug 12, 2024

Ruth, 90 years old, passed away Monday, August 12, 2024, at her home in Harris Creek, McGregor, TX.

The Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home, 6101 Bosque Blvd., Waco, TX 76710.

Ruth was born in Corpus Christi, TX, and grew up...

Aug 4, 2024

Pamela Gene Abalos, 63, went to be with the Lord Sunday, August 4, 2024, at her home with her loving husband.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, August 10, 2024, in the Chapel at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home in Waco, Texas, with John DeGiorgio officiating. A visitation with family and friends will precede...

Aug 3, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Greg, a beloved soul whose presence illuminated the lives of many. Greg passed away peacefully on August 3, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unwavering compassion.

Join us for a graveside service at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Oakwood...

Jul 30, 2024

Archie Raymond Hoffpauir, 75, was welcomed Home by his beloved Savior Jesus Christ, Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at his home in Waco, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 2, 2024, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home in Waco, Texas, with Rev. Ryan Barnett officiating. There will be a visitation from 6:00 to...

Jul 29, 2024

John W. Linda, age 67, passed away suddenly Monday, July 29, 2024, at a local hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 2, 2024, at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 800 N. New Road in Waco, with the Rev. Kelsey Fitting-Snyder officiating, graveside service will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco. The...

Jul 29, 2024

Martha Lavinia Crittenden Haltom passed away Monday, July 29, 2024, 10 days shy of her 101st birthday.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, August 3rd, 2024, at First Presbyterian Church of Waco, with Rev. Dr. Leslie King officiating. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.

Lavinia was...

Jul 29, 2024

Lonnie K. Sustaita II passed away July 29, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family.

Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday August 6, 2024, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Waco, Texas with Father Eduardo Jazo officiating. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Monday,...

Jul 27, 2024

Martha Jo Collier passed away Saturday, July 27, 2024, surrounded by her family.

Martha was born in Dallas, Texas, October 23, 1932, to Walter and Ruth Price. Martha’s youth was spent moving around the country in areas such as Portland, Oregon, Fort Stockton and Ft Worth, Texas. During WWII, her and her mother lived on...

Jul 24, 2024

Mark Preston Felton II, 53, of Waco, passed away on July 24, 2024.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Waco with Fr. Chuck Treadwell and the Rev. Samantha R.E. Smith officiating.

Mark was born September 2, 1970, in...

Jul 23, 2024

Janice Marie Smith, age 77, passed away Tuesday morning, July 23, 2024, at Wesley Woods Rehabilitation and Care Center in Waco, Texas.

Visitation will be held at Wilkinson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home, Waco, Saturday, July 27, at 9:30 a.m., followed at 10:30 a.m. by a funeral service, Dr. Paul Sands officiating. Burial will follow at Bold Springs...

Jul 23, 2024

Stacy Still Porter passed from this life Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at the age of 51. She was a grateful daughter, devoted mother, loving sister, and an adoring wife. After a courageous battle, Stacy was called home while surrounded by her loving family at All Saints Hospital in Fort Worth. A special service will be held at 10:00 a.m.,...

Jul 22, 2024

Mr. Sam Daise, 87, passed away July 22, 2024.

He will be honored and laid to eternal rest in his homeland of Greece.

We invite you to leave a message or memory of Sam on his "Tribute Wall" at www.WHBfamily.com.

Jul 18, 2024

Peggy June Wey Anderson, 76, of Waco, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 18, 2024. Peggy was born on September 23, 1947, in Quanah, Texas, to Harold Carl Wey and June Arline Wey. A memorial service will be held at 3:00pm on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 305 North 30th Street,...

Jul 17, 2024

Nancy Parker Reid died peacefully Wednesday, July 17, 2024.

A private service will be held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church upon Nancy’s request.

Nancy was born June 12, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois to Frances Stotts Parker and Dr. Dean Parker. She graduated in 1964 from Roosevelt High School in Seattle, Washington....

Jul 16, 2024

June Fern Gillespie passed from this life on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. She was surrounded by loved ones. No services will be held.

June was born June 29, 1946, in Anderson County in East Texas. She married the love of her life, Leo Gillespie, on May 17, 1960. Together they had a beautiful life and...

Jul 15, 2024

Paul Howard Comer, passed away July 15, 2024, at the age of 97.

A memorial service will be held in his honor at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Park Lake Drive Baptist Church.

Paul was born August 24, 1926, in Union County (Monroe), North Carolina to Treva Agnes Zigler...