Recent Obituaries in Waco, TX

Oct 29, 2022

Natalie Keen, of Waco, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 29, 2022 at home surrounded by her family, at the age of 98.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 30, at Rodef Sholom Cemetery, South 12th St., in Waco, with Rabbi Ben-Zion Lanxner officiating.

Natalie was born...

Oct 27, 2022

Cecil G. Rodriguez, Jr. passed away Thursday, October 27, 2022. A Celebration of Life will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Saturday, November 19, 2022, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home.

Cecil was born July 22, 1959, in Waco, Texas, to Cecil and Mary L. Rodriguez. Cecil was a proud graduate of University High School (Class of 1977)....

Oct 24, 2022

Brooks Williams, 70, of Waco, passed away Monday, October 24, 2022 at his home in Waco.

The memorial service will be Friday, November 11 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in Waco with The Rev. Aaron Zimmerman officiating. A private burial will precede the service at Lorena Cemetery. The family invites Brooks' friends...

Oct 22, 2022

Nelda E. Anderson, at 102 years, has passed on to be with her Savior. Her passing occurred peacefully Saturday, October 22, 2022, in The Woodlands, Texas. Services will be held Saturday, November 5 at 11:30 a.m., at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home (6101 Bosque Blvd., Waco), with Pastor Gary Kreder officiating. Burial will follow at Rosemond Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday...

Oct 21, 2022

Donald R. Garrett passed away Friday, October 21, 2022. Services will be Thursday, October 27 at 2:00 p.m., at Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum with Stuart Huey officiating.

Donald was born August 12, 1934, in Sherman, Texas, to Carroll and Vera Garrett. He attended Waco High School. After graduating, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps. Once...

Oct 20, 2022

Barbara J. Schmid, 92, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2022, in Waco. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m., Wednesday, October 26 at Rosemound Cemetery in Waco with Chaplain Larry D. Holden officiating. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, October 25, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home.

Barbara was born November 29, 1929, in Temple,...

Oct 20, 2022

Joe “Bud” Haney passed away peacefully Thursday, October 20, 2022, surrounded by family. A Rosary will be held at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 27, with a Visitation following. A Memorial Service will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, October 28, 2022, at St. Louis Catholic Church, immediately followed by a reception at Ridgewood Country Club....

Oct 18, 2022

Linda Rose, 77, passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at Ascension Providence Hospital. Rosary will be held Sunday, October 23, at 5 p.m. at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home, with visitation to follow from 6 to 8 p.m. Mass will be at St. Louis Catholic Church in Waco, Monday, October 24, at 11 a.m. with Reverend Miguel Flores-Perez officiating. Burial will...

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...