Recent Obituaries in Waco, TX

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

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

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

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

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 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 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...

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

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 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.

Services will be held...

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 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.

Eileen was born...

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...