Recent Obituaries in Waco, TX

Oct 18, 2022

Sharlie Guthrie, of Waco, peacefully passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at Ascension Providence Hospital with her daughters, Allison and Merrill, at her side.

The funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 28, at The Church of the Holy Spirit with The Rev. Jason Ingalls and The Rev. John Wells co-officiating. Burial...

Oct 14, 2022

Larry Wayne Patton, 71, passed into the arms of Jesus at home on October 14, 2022 surrounded by family and friends. Services will be held at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, October 18, 2022 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the Garden Room...

Oct 13, 2022

Hortencia Gonzales passed away Thursday, October 13, 2022. Services will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 18, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home with Dr. Randall Perry officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Monday, October 17, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home.

Hortencia was born January 5, 1936, in Waco, to Trinidad...

Oct 13, 2022

Barbara McLeod Santos passed away Thursday, October 13, 2022. Services will be Friday, October 21, at 1:00 p.m., at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home, with Dr. Randall Perry officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, October 20, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey.

Barbara was born in Crossett, Arkansas, to Larche Bryant McLeod...

Oct 10, 2022

Harold Llewellyn Mathias, 92, died Monday, October 10, 2022 in Houston.

He was born in Oklahoma City on January 19, 1930 to Marian Bernice Guild and Harold L. Mathias, Sr. He attended the University of Oklahoma where he was a member of Beta Theta Pi. He received a BBA in 1951 and entered the Air...

Oct 7, 2022

Freda L. McMillan passed away Friday, October 7, 2022. Services will be 1:00 p.m., Friday, October 14, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home, with Rev. Roy Marshall officiating. Burial will follow at Reed's Lake Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Thursday, October 13, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home.

Freda was born July 12, 1933, in Golinda,...

Oct 5, 2022

Larry Jay Brunson passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2022. No services are currently planned.

Larry was born September 6, 1945, in Waco, Texas, to Elmer and Addie Brunson.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Cristine McLearen.

He is survived by his three...

Oct 5, 2022

Abel often said, “I should have been dead before I was 21 because of a series of events.” But at age 23, he asked Jesus into his heart. That night, he dreamed he was in St. Anne’s auditorium playing his guitar when he saw a bright, white figure float down, which he knew was God. God said, “Abel, I...

Oct 3, 2022

Nathan Johnson Porter passed away Monday, October 3, 2022. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 8, at Calvary Baptist Church, with Rev. Hannah Coe and Dr. Jon Singletary officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, October 7, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home.

Nathan was born July 22, 1932, in...

Oct 3, 2022

Andrew Taylor Ford, 36, passed away on October 3, 2022, at his home in San Antonio. A private graveside service was held on Friday, October 7, at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco.

With his broad smile, infectious laugh and energetic personality, Andrew was a friend to everyone. He was always there for friends in need. Andrew...

Oct 1, 2022

Billy G. Leonard, Jr., 64, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022, at Home Place Hospice in Tyler, Texas. A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 8, at 11:00 a.m. at Meadow Oaks Baptist Church, 3001 Meadow Oaks Drive, Temple, Texas, with Pastor Maddie Rarick officiating. Visitation will follow the service.

Billy, or “Dooner”, as...

Sep 30, 2022

Gloria Z. Daniel, of Waco, passed into the arms of her Lord Friday, September 30, 2022, at the age of 95. Visitation will be Tuesday, October 4, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m., at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. The Rosary will follow at 7:00 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Louis Catholic Church of Waco Wednesday, October...

Sep 30, 2022

Charles "Charlie"  Richard Brown, 77, of Waco, passed away Friday, September 30, 2022 at his home with his family at his side.

Visitation will be 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday, October 3, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 4, at Parkview Baptist Church with Pastor...

Sep 29, 2022

Loretta P. Williamson passed away peacefully Thursday, September 29, 2022, with her family at her side. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m – 7:00 p.m., Monday, October 3, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 4, at Oakwood Cemetery, with Father Ryan Higdon officiating.

Loretta was born November 16, 1924, in...

Sep 27, 2022

Brenda Wayland Fischer, 74, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by those who loved her, Tuesday, September 27, 2022. Visitation will be held Thursday, October 6 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Services will be Saturday, October 8 at 10:30 a.m. at First United Methodist Church of Waco (Cobbs Dr. campus), officiated by Rev. Stephen...

Sep 26, 2022

Ed went to be with the Lord and Savior on September 26, 2022. He was born March 28, 1947, and lived his entire life in Waco. He attended Richfield High School and graduated from Baylor in 1969. He was personnel manager at Gulf States paper, then joined his dad in real estate in 1979 and treasured all the days...

Sep 26, 2022

Harvey Frank Harwell was born March 26, 1934, in Terrell, Texas, as the seventh child of ten born to the late Wylie Dock and Lucy Lorene (Campbell) Harwell. At a very early age, the family moved in search of work to Abilene, Texas, where at eight years old, Harvey encountered The Salvation Army. The large family was experiencing some...

Sep 26, 2022

Services for Charlie Payne will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 1, at China Spring Cemetery next to lifelong friend Robert L. Gauthier, who died in March 1999. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, September 30, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the charity of your choosing.

Sep 23, 2022

Harvey Karl Abel passed away Friday, September 23, 2022, with his sweetheart, Ruth Murphy, and his family by his side. Graveside Services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 30, at Hillcrest Cemetery in Marlin, with Pastor Mark Huffines officiating. Visitation will be 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Thursday, September 29, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home.

Harvey was...

Sep 22, 2022

Gloria D. Ramos passed away Thursday, September 22, 2022. A celebration of life will be 6:00 pm-8:00 pm, Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home.

Gloria was born April 15, 1949, in Elsa, Texas, to Apolonio and Catarina de los Santos. During her adolescence, she was a talented basketball player for Speegleville ISD. She...