Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Waco, TX
Jerry Lou Strain
Aug 1, 2022
Jerry Lou Strain, 83, of Waco, passed away Monday, August 1, 2022 at Ascension Providence Hospital in Waco. A graveside service will take place 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 5, 2022, at Rosehill Cemetery in Cleburne, Texas, with Dr. Randall Perry officiating. Jerry was born December 24, 1938, in Lamb County, Texas. She received her master’s degree in medical records...
Mark Christopher Cooley
Jul 29, 2022
“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants.” Psalm 116:15 Mark Christopher Cooley, 71 years old, of McGregor, Texas, went to be with his Heavenly Father, Friday, July 29, 2022. He was a faithful and loving husband, father, and grandfather who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Mark was born...
Philip Herbert Chernoff
Jul 26, 2022
Phil Chernoff, 59, of Waco, died Tuesday, July 26, 2022 in a local care center. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, July 31, at Rodef Sholom Cemetery with Rabbi Ben-Zion Lanxner officiating. Phil was born April 10, 1963 in Waco to Saul Bernard Chernoff and Evelyn Robinson Chernoff. He was a member of Temple Rodef...
Virginia Shell
Jul 24, 2022
Virginia Nell Shell passed away peacefully at home Sunday, July 24, 2022. She was surrounded by friends and family. We know she had a joyful reunion with her husband of 67 years, Jack, who passed away last year. A private family graveside service will be held in College Station Friday, August 5. Virginia was born to Walter H. and...
Blanche Gregory Heussner
Jul 23, 2022
Blanche Gregory Heussner, 99, passed away on July 23, 2022 at Brookdale Senior Living Center in Sugarland, Texas. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, July 27 at 10 am at Oakwood Cemetery. Blanche was born February 14, 1923, to John Reagan and Veda Sue Gregory. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of...
John K. Hatchel
Jul 21, 2022
John K. Hatchel passed away Thursday, July 21, 2022. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 25, at Woodway First United Methodist Church, with Rev. Tom Robbins officiating. A Reception will follow at the church. John was born November 5, 1942, in Oklahoma City, Okla., to Byrd and Vivian Beazley Hatchel. He married Linda Lowes...
Cynthia Diane Burch
Jul 19, 2022
Cynthia Diane Burch passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Graveside Services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 25, at Oakwood Cemetery with Dr. Randall Perry officiating. Cynthia was born November 4, 1955, in San Antonio, Texas, to William and Gloria Burch. Cynthia graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in San Antonio and worked for the Lighthouse for the...
Vincent Donald Neuhaus
Jul 16, 2022
Vincent Donald Neuhaus peacefully entered the presence of the Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, July, 16, 2022. He was born on August 22, 1942 in Murphysboro, Illinois to Edgar and Ruth Neuhaus. Vincent was baptized in 1942 at Christ Lutheran Church, Jacob, Illinois and confirmed his Christian Faith at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Mercedes, Texas on March...
George Cleveland Witt, Jr.
Jul 13, 2022
George Cleveland Witt, Jr. found peace Wednesday, July 13, 2022, after years of battling Parkinson’s disease. Services will be held graveside at the Oakwood Cemetery (2124 S. 5th St., Waco, Texas) Saturday, July 30, at 10 a.m. While small in stature, Cleveland was a giant to family and friends who knew of his deep Christian faith and his lifetime...
Donnie Ray Mcarthur
Jul 12, 2022
Our beloved Dad, Donnie Ray McArthur, went home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on July 12, 2022. He passed peacefully in the presence of his two daughters at his residence in Waco, Texas. He was 83 years old. A celebration of Donnie’s life will be held on Saturday, July 23, at 10:00 am at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey funeral home...
Vennie Mae Johnson
Jul 8, 2022
A Life Well Lived and Loved... "Who can find a virtuous woman? For her worth is far above rubies..." Proverbs 31:10 Vennie Mae Johnson (McCrimmon) was born to the parentage of Thomas Marshall “Jack” McCrimmon and Delphia Ann McCrimmon (Mitchell) on March 18, 1935, in Mt. Calm, Texas. She was the younger of two children. Vennie Mae received her formal...
Agnes Marie Decker
Jul 5, 2022
Agnes Marie (Toots) Decker was born October 6, 1924, and left her earthly home to be with her Heavenly Father on July 5, 2022. Graveside services will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 11, at Robinson Cemetery with Pastor Kelsey Fitting-Snyder, of St. Matthew Lutheran Church, officiating. Agnes was born in the city of West, Texas. On February 14,...
Joyce Anderson
Jul 5, 2022
Joyce G. Anderson of Waco passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2022. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 9, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Williams officiating. Joyce, born August 28, 1925, was the daughter of Gilbert F. and Pearl S. Gruetzner. She was a graduate of Bruceville-Eddy High School and Four-C Business College in Waco. She married...
Elizabeth Leftwich Murphey Milam
Jul 1, 2022
Elizabeth Murphey Milam, 72, most recently of Brookdale Westlake Hills in Austin, returned to her Lord July 1, 2022. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 515 Columbus Ave, Waco, TX 76701, with Asst. Rector, The Rev. Brandon McGinnis officiating. A committal service will follow at Oakwood Cemetery, 2124 S. 5th...
Chance Maxwell Farley
Jun 30, 2022
On Thursday, June 30th, 2022, Chance Maxwell Farley, loving son, brother, and father, passed away at the age of 33. A Memorial service will be held Sunday, July 31, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. followed by a Celebration of Life at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home at 6101 Bosque Blvd, in Waco, Texas. Chance was born October 6th, 1988 in New Haven,...
Deborah Kay Earhart
Jun 30, 2022
Deborah Kay Earhart went to be with her heavenly Father on Thursday, June 30, 2022. She was blessed with loving parents, Robert F. Earhart, Sr. and Wilma Kretzschmar Earhart, and a brother, Robert F. Earhart, Jr. She was also blessed with four nephews, nine nieces, and one great-nephew. Deborah enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing, hunting, camping in her trailer,...
The Rev. Frank Burnett Mangum
Jun 26, 2022
With family and friends gathered round him, The Reverend Frank Burnett Mangum, 89, departed the church militant and entered the church triumphant Sunday, June 26, 2022, from his home in Woodway. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 13, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 515 Columbus Ave, in Waco. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will take...
Joanne Lemley
Jun 22, 2022
Joanne Johnson Lemley, 86, passed away on June 23, 2022 at The Delaney on Lake Waco. Services will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 6, at Crossroads Fellowship Church with Irena Vlajnic officiating. Burial will follow at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery at 2 p.m. Born and raised in the sunny panhandle town of Claude, Texas, Joanne met and married...
Samuel Henry Nay, Iii
Jun 22, 2022
Samuel Henry Nay III passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at home, surrounded by his loving family. There will be a visitation at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home Friday, July 1 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and a funeral at First Methodist Waco on Saturday, July 2 at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Sam was born May...
Sarah Swift Harrison Voyles
Jun 20, 2022
Sarah Swift Harrison Voyles, 90, died Monday, June 20, 2022, unexpectedly, yet peacefully, in her home in Houston. A memorial service will be held Sunday, June 26, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (515 Columbus Ave., Waco). All are invited to the reception after the service. Visitation will be Saturday, June 25, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey...
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