Recent Obituaries in Waco, TX

Jun 28, 2023

Cristina Rodriguez-Maya passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 28, 2023 surrounded by her loving family at home.

Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, June 30, 2023 at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. The funeral service will be at 8:00 a.m. Saturday, July 1, 2023 at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with Father Benjamin Magnaye officiating. Burial will...

Jun 24, 2023

Kevin David Copeland, 62, of Waco, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023, at home surrounded by his family.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. July 5, at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco with John DeGiorgio officiating.

Kevin was born and raised in Waco where he resided most...

Jun 20, 2023

Heather Elizabeth (Curry) McCallie, 49 years old, of Waco, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, after spending 16 months with cancer and embracing every moment to the fullest with family and friends. A Celebration of Heather’s Life will be held at The Barn at Old Bethany, 2730 Old Bethany Rd, Bruceville, Texas, on Tuesday, June 27, at...

Jun 19, 2023

Dora Lucile Grusendorf Walton, 97, of Waco, passed away Monday, June 19, 2023 at Ascension Providence St. Catherine’s Center in Waco.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 23, 2023 at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home with Kip Osborne officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m....

Jun 19, 2023

Betty Lois Haynes Salter, 88, passed away Monday, June 19, 2023.

Betty was born on September 29, 1934 in Waco, Texas to Alice and Woodrow Haynes. After attending the Waco school system, she married Robert Salter on March 7, 1953 and was married for 70 years. The first four years of the marriage was as...

Jun 17, 2023

Gloria Brickman passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023, at the age of 96 at her residence in

Waco.

Her family invites you to join them for a service at 10:00 a.m. Sunday, June 25, at Wilkirson-

Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Due to the excessive heat, the main service will be held indoors,...

Jun 16, 2023

Lawrence Bush, 95, of Waco, passed away Friday, June 16, 2023 at St. Catherine’s Hospice.

A visitation will be held 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 21, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, June 22, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home with Phil Van Duivendyk officiating.

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Jun 15, 2023

Kalvart Kay “Doc” Tidwell, III passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023. Services will be 9:30 am, Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with Pat Cummings officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, June 19, 2023 at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home.

Kalvart was born April 19, 1950, in...

Jun 13, 2023

Rita Joyce Jurek, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023.

Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 19, at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco with Father William Straten officiating.

Rita was born December 21, 1938, in Tours, Texas. She married Richard Jurek, the love...

Jun 10, 2023

Ann Williamson Karaffa, 88, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and cherished friend to many, died peacefully surrounded by her family on June 10, 2023. A memorial service to honor Ann’s life will be held on Thursday, June 15 at 2 pm at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home, 6101 Bosque, in Waco, Texas. All are invited immediately afterward for a reception in...

Jun 8, 2023

Mike Lanham passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023. The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 14, at First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Dr. Leslie King officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 - 8 pm, Tuesday, June 13, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home.

Mike was born March...

Jun 5, 2023

David Bush, 73, of Waco, passed away Monday, June 5, 2023.

A private family graveside service will be held at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco.

David was born August 1, 1949 in Houston and moved to Waco the day after he was born. He attended University High School.

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Jun 4, 2023

Dr. Harvey Spark, 85, of Waco, died Sunday, June 4, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family.

Service will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, at Congregation Agudath Jacob, 4925 Hillcrest Dr. in Waco with Rabbi Ben-Zion Lanxner officiating. Burial will follow at Agudath Jacob Cemetery in Waco with visitation immediately following at Congregation...

Jun 4, 2023

Patricia Ann (Walls) Powers was born on May 24, 1935, in Bradford, PA, to Dr. William and Genevieve Walls and entered the presence of Jesus on June 4 in Waco at age 88. Visitation will be at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home Friday, June 9 from 6-8 p.m. The funeral service will be Saturday, June 10 at 10 a.m. in the...

Jun 1, 2023

Homer Sewell “Buz” Pittman, Jr, 72, passed away Thursday, June 1 at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest. Graveside services will be held at a later date.

Buz was born August 27, 1950 in Mineral Wells, Texas to Winifred Chester Cox Pittman and Homer Sewell Pittman. He graduated from Mineral Wells High School...

May 31, 2023

It is with deep sorrow that the family of Taylor Jefferson Williams, 40, of Waco, announce his passing on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 in his home.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, June 11, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Drew Greenway officiating. A gathering for family and friends will...

May 28, 2023

Allison Rachel Fudge passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023. A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, June 5, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel. The burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 4, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home.

Allison was born March 29, 1986, in Waco, to...

May 22, 2023

Barbara Ann Kirstein, 85 died peacefully Monday, May 22, 2023, holding the hand of her husband of 62 years, Bob Kirstein.

A graveside service will be held at 12:30 p.m. Friday, May 26, at Rodef Sholom Cemetery, 1400 Garden Dr., in Waco.

Barbara grew up a farmer’s daughter in Sioux City,...

May 20, 2023

George Gary Crawley passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023. A Rosary will begin at 9:15 a.m. followed by a Memorial Mass on Friday, May 26 at 10:00 a.m. in the Ave Maria Chapel at St. Jerome Catholic Church.

George was born September 2, 1944, in Perry, Oklahoma, to George and Marie Crawley. George was educated...

May 20, 2023

Following a full and adventurous life, Emil Plasek, 86, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023. Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, Emil was the most kind-hearted, loving, and gentle soul God ever put on the planet. Emil never met a stranger—he had a unique way of making people in all walks of life feel special and loved. Living a...