Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Waco, TX

Jeffrey Mark Obenoskey

Jeffrey Mark Obenoskey

Jan 23, 2008

Jeffrey Mark Obenoskey August 24, 1958 January 23, 2008 Jeffrey Mark Obenoskey, 49, unexpectedly made a quiet transition from this life early on Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at his home in Waco. A celebration of life will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, January 26 at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel and facilitated by Rev. Kim Obenoskey. Visitation with the family will...

Sheryl Kennedy Baughman

Sheryl Kennedy Baughman

Jan 22, 2008

Sheryl Kennedy Baughman March 4, 1921 January 22, 2008 Sheryl Kennedy Baughman, 86, of Waco, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at a local hospital. Memorial graveside services will be Saturday, January 26, at 2:00 p.m. at Waco Memorial Park with Rev. Carl Freeto officiating. Visitation with family and friends will be Friday, January 25, from 6:00 to 8:00...

Wallace Clark Williams

Wallace Clark Williams

Jan 22, 2008

Wallace Clark Williams August 23, 1956 - January 22, 2008 Wallace Clark Williams of Waco passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2008. Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, January 26, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with the Rev. Kay Hawkins officiating. Burial will follow at Jonesboro Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday, January 25, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey. Clark was born...

Marjorie Ann Rottner

Marjorie Ann Rottner

Jan 22, 2008

Marjorie Ann Rottner April 4, 1923 - January 22, 2008 A woman of valor, deep character and zest for life, Marjorie Ann Rottner of Waco, Texas made a quiet transition from this life on January 22, 2008 at the age of 84. Marjorie was born in Waco, Texas on April 4, 1923 to Joseph and Freda Novich. In 1944,...

Lillie Pauline Crumpler

Lillie Pauline Crumpler

Jan 21, 2008

Pauline Crumpler August 11, 1917-January 21, 2008 Lillie Pauline Reid Crumpler, 90, of Waco died Monday, January 21, 2008, at Lake Shore Estates Retirement Center. Memorial services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 24, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home with Ernie Christie and Fred McNiel officiating. Graveside services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 25, at Paris,...

William August Anderson

William August Anderson

Jan 18, 2008

The Rev. William August Anderson February 15, 1928 - January 18, 2008 The Rev. William August Anderson of Waco passed away Friday, January 18, 2008. Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 22, at St. Matthew Lutheran Church with The Rev. Paul Krupicka officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Monday,...

Merilyn Ryfle South

Merilyn Ryfle South

Jan 16, 2008

Merilyn Ryfle South September 30, 1919 - January 16, 2008 Mrs. Jeff J. Merilyn South of Waco passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at Ridgecrest Retirement and Health Care. Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 21, at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Sunday, January 20, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey. Mrs. South was born September 30,...

William R. Widner

William R. Widner

Jan 16, 2008

Dr. William R. Widner April 24, 1920 - January 16, 2008 Dr. William Andrew Richard Dick Widner of Waco, Texas passed away in Houston, Texas at St. Luke Hospital on Wednesday, January 16, 2008. Services will be on Monday, January 21, at 2:00 p.m. at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with Dr. Glenn Hilburn officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation...

James Kenneth Stevens

James Kenneth Stevens

Jan 15, 2008

J. Kenneth Ken Stevens March 10, 1915 - January 15, 2008 J. Kenneth Stevens, 92, of Waco passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at St. Catherine's Center. A private family memorial service will be held. Ken was born March 10, 1915 in Pesotum, Ill. to James A. & Cleo Stevens. He worked for Missouri Pacific Railroad in St. Louis,...

Betty Ruth Shannon

Betty Ruth Shannon

Jan 14, 2008

Betty Ruth Shannon September 12, 1937 - January 14, 2008 Betty Ruth Shannon of Waco passed away Monday, January 14, 2008. Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday, January 18, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with Rev. Dorisanne Cooper officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, January 17, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey. Betty was born...

Whitney Alyn Longoria

Whitney Alyn Longoria

Jan 13, 2008

Whitney Alyn Longoria February 9, 1994 - January 13, 2008 Whitney Alyn Longoria of Waco passed away Sunday, January 13, 2008. Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 18, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with Pastor Isaias Longoria officiating, Whitneys grandfather. Interment will be at 4:30 p.m. at Clifton Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday, January...

Vernon Theo Albert Kroll

Vernon Theo Albert Kroll

Jan 12, 2008

Vernon Theo Albert Kroll March 6, 1946 - January 12, 2008 Vernon Theo Albert Kroll of China Spring went to be with his Lord Saturday, January 12, 2008, surrounded by his loving wife and children. Services will be Tuesday, January 15th, 11:30 a.m., at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bellmead, with Reverend Walter Albers and Reverend Joel Boesche officiating....

Charles Riha

Charles Riha

Jan 12, 2008

Charles "Rusty" Riha October 7, 1971 - January 12, 2008 Charles "Rusty" Riha of Waco passed away Saturday, January 12, 2008 at Greenview Manor. Memorial service will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 15, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey, with Rev. David Shuttlesworth officiating. Rusty was born October 7, 1971 in Crystal City, TX to Charles and Mary Price Riha. He was...

Florine Smith Davis

Florine Smith Davis

Jan 11, 2008

Florine Davis February 28, 1924 - January 11, 2008 Florine Davis, 83, passed away Friday, January 11, 2008, at an Arlington hospital. Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 16th, at Cogdell Memorial Methodist Church with Reverend Kay Hawkins officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Florine Davis will be in state beginning Tuesday, Jan. 15th. Mrs....

Arthur Donald Lee

Arthur Donald Lee

Jan 10, 2008

Arthur Donald A. D. Lee February 19, 1923 January 10, 2008 Arthur Donald Lee passed away Thursday, January 10, 2008 at Providence Hospital. Services will be at 1:30 p.m., Monday, January 14, at Wilkirson Hatch Bailey Funeral Home, Waco, Texas. Burial will follow at Rosemound Cemetery, Waco, Texas. Visitation will be from 6 8 p.m. Sunday, January 13, at...

Hallie Loene Higginbotham

Hallie Loene Higginbotham

Jan 10, 2008

Hallie Loene Higginbotham November 18, 1917 - January 10, 2008 Hallie Loene Higginbotham of China Spring passed away Thursday, January 10, 2008. Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday, January 14, at China Spring United Methodist Church with the Rev. Allen Grant officiating. Burial will follow at China Spring Cemetery. Visitation will be from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Monday,...

Virginia Ladene Tynes

Virginia Ladene Tynes

Jan 10, 2008

Virginia Ladene Tynes June 5, 1927 - January 10, 2008 Virginia Ladene Tynes, "Momma" of Lorena went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 10, 2008. Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 14, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with Dr. Buddy Sipe officiating. Burial will follow at Rosemound Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m. Sunday,...

Edna Gowdy

Edna Gowdy

Jan 8, 2008

Edna Gowdy January 5, 1913 - January 8, 2008 Edna Gowdy, formerly of Waco, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2008 at Richardson Regional Medical Center. Services will be at 1:30 p.m.Saturday, January 12, at Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with Dr. Bobby Bridges officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m....

Sally Amelia Davenport

Sally Amelia Davenport

Jan 6, 2008

Sally Amelia Davenport of Waco passed away Sunday, January 6, 2008 in Wortham, Texas, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Family graveside services are to follow. Amelia was born November 25, 1916, in Eddy, to Joe A. and Florence Summers. During her early school years, she rode a horse named Dandy over four miles from the...

George Kazanas

George Kazanas

Jan 6, 2008

George Kazanas of Hewitt passed away Sunday, January 6, 2008. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, January 10, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with the Father Theodore Ted Tsitsilianos officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. The Trisagion Service will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday, January 9, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel and visitation with the family will follow. George Kazanas was...