Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Waco, TX

Herman Douglas Thomas

Herman Douglas Thomas

Jun 8, 2005

THOMAS, HERMAN Herman Douglas Thomas, Christian husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend entered his eternal heavenly home on Wednesday, June 8, 2005. A celebration of Doug’s life will be Saturday, June 11 at 9:30am at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey funeral home at 6101 Bosque Boulevard with Rev. Nathan Porter, Rev. Barry Camp and Rev. Robert James officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood...

Henry Leo Gerik

Henry Leo Gerik

Jun 8, 2005

Gerik, Henry Henry L.Harry Gerik, 83, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2005 in a local nursing home. Graveside services will be at 1:30pm Saturday, June 11 at Waco Memorial Park North with the Rev. Patrick Ebner officiating. Visitation with the family will be from 6-8pm, Friday, June 10 at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey at 6101 Bosque Blvd. Mr. Gerik was born May...

Fred Curtis Mccahon, Iii

Fred Curtis Mccahon, Iii

Jun 8, 2005

McCAHON, FRED Fred C. McCahon, III, “Mac” passed away at home Wednesday, June 8, 2005. Services will be held at 11:30am, Saturday, June 11, 2005 at Waco Memorial Mausoleum Chapel at Waco Memorial Park with Brother Bill Schiebler officiating. Fred was born in Alice, Texas on April 6, 1948 to Fred C. and Donna Blackburn McCahon. He moved to...

Ella Lamb

Ella Lamb

Jun 8, 2005

LAMB, ELLA Ella Waring Lamb passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 8, at Hillcrest Hospital following a brave fight with several illnesses. All are welcome to attend a Visitation on Friday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Wilkirson Hatch Bailey Funeral Home, 6101 Bosque Blvd., Waco. A chapel service will be held on Saturday, June 11 at 3:00 p.m....

William L. Bill Mills

William L. Bill Mills

Jun 7, 2005

William Lee “Bill” Mills On June 7, 2005 William Lee “Bill” Mills died at Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center following a nine year round with cancer. Burial will be at 9:00 a.m. at Rosemound Cemetery followed by a memorial service at 10:00 a.m. at Columbus Avenue Baptist Church. The services will be conducted by Reverend David Shuttlesworth. He was born...

Harry Wood

Harry Wood

Jun 7, 2005

Wood, Harry Harry A. Wood, Jr., passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 7, 2005 at home with his family. Services will be Thursday, June 9 at 1:30 PM at Temple Rodef Sholom. Burial will follow at Temple Rodef Sholom Cemetery. Harry was born on July 4, 1923 to Harry and Minette Wood in Waco, Texas. He graduated from Waco Public...

Jeffrey Clark Bolt

Jeffrey Clark Bolt

Jun 6, 2005

Bolt, Jeffrey Jeffrey Clark Bolt, 49, of Waco, passed away June 6, 2005 at a local hospital. Memorial services will be Wednesday, June 8 at 4:30 at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with Rev. Ed James officiating. Jeffrey was born February 14, 1956 in Waco, Texas. He graduated from Richfield High School in 1975. He received his associated degree from Law Enforcement...

Elen Louise Newton

Elen Louise Newton

Jun 6, 2005

Newton, Elen Elen Louise Jones Newton, passed away on June 6, 2005. Memorial Services will be Friday, June 10 at 11:00 AM at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 305 N. 30th, Waco. Graveside services will be at 1:30 PM at Mooreville Cemetery. Elen was born in Mooreville and was educated there and in Waco, graduating from Waco High School in...

Edna Pearl Farney

Edna Pearl Farney

Jun 6, 2005

Farney, Edna Edna Pearl Blackburn Farney affectionately known as “Toodie” passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Monday, June 6 after a heroic two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. A celebration of Toodie’s life will be held on Thursday, June 9 at 11 a.m. at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home at 6101 Bosque Boulevard, with burial to follow at...

James Lyster

James Lyster

Jun 3, 2005

James J. “Jim” Lyster, 95, of Waco, died Friday, June 3, 2005 at a local nursing home. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 7 at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel, with the Rev. Dr. Stephen Holcomb officiating. Burial will follow at Rosemound Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 5-7 p.m. Monday, June 6 at the funeral home....

Lois Alma Butler

Lois Alma Butler

May 30, 2005

Butler, Lois Lois Butler, 90, of Waco, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2005 after a long, healthy life. Services will be at 1:30pm, Thursday, June 2, 2005 at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey, 6101 Bosque Blvd. Burial will be at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas. Lois Alma Erwin was born on June 18, 1914 in Jasper County, Missouri...

Robert E Fariss

Robert E Fariss

May 28, 2005

Dr. Robert E. Bob Fariss passed away Saturday, May 28, 2005 at a local hospital. Services will be held at First United Methodist Church of Waco at 1:30 pm on Wednesday, June 1 with Rev. Stephen Ramsdale and Rev. Gene A. Moore officiating. Burial will follow at the Chilton Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Tuesday, May 31 at...

Sammie Richey

Sammie Richey

May 27, 2005

Sammie Richey, Jr., 76, of Waco passed away May 27, 2005 at his residence. Services will be at Lakewood Christian Church at 10:00 am, Wednesday, June 1. Visitation will be held 6 – 8 pm, Tuesday, May 31 at the funeral home. There will also be a visitation from 2- 3 pm on Wednesday, June 1, at the Royse...

Paula Kay Cawthon

Paula Kay Cawthon

May 26, 2005

Paula Kay Loden Cawthon of China Spring went to be with her heavenly father on Thursday, May 26, 2005 at Baylor Medical in Dallas. Services will be Saturday, May 28 at 3:30 PM at Crestview Church of Christ with Brother Jim Martin officiating. Burial will follow at China Spring Cemetery. Paula was born to Jeanette and Truman Loden on...

Calude Vernon Etchison, Jr

Calude Vernon Etchison, Jr

May 25, 2005

Claude Vernon Etchison, Jr., 83, of Waco, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2005 after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Graveside services will be held at 9:30 am Saturday, May 28, at Rosemound Cemetary with Reverand David Cozart officiating. Open visitation for family and friends will be at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey on Bosque Boulevard. Mr. Etchison was born March 25, 1922,...

Norma Elizabeth Wickey

Norma Elizabeth Wickey

May 25, 2005

Wickey, Norma Norma Hackbarth Wickey, 83, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2005 at her home. Services will be Friday, May 27 at 1:30 PM at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel, 6101 Bosque, with Rev. Frank Mangum officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial North. Mrs. Wickey was born on January 23, 1922 in Waco. She graduated from Waco High School in 1939...

Nicolas Joseph Hromadka

Nicolas Joseph Hromadka

May 25, 2005

Hromadka, Nicolas Nicolas Joseph Hromadka passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2005 at Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center. Services will be Tuesday, May 31 at 10:00 AM at St. Louis Catholic Church. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in West with full military honors. Rosary will be recited on Monday, May 30 at 6:00 PM at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey funeral home, 6101...

George Bell

George Bell

May 23, 2005

Bell, George Wayne George Wayne Bell, 68, formerly of Waco, passed away Monday, May 23, 2005 in a Mansfield nursing home. Graveside services will be Friday, May 27 at 11:30 AM at Rosemound Cemetery with Drew Dabbs officiating. Mr. Bell was born January 8, 1937 in Waco to Mr. & Mrs. Billy Bell, Sr., who were professional Photographers for...

Carolina Marie Pate

Carolina Marie Pate

May 22, 2005

Pate, Carolina Carolina Marie Geltmeier Pate, 91, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2005 at her niece’s home. Services will be Wednesday, May 25 at 3:30 PM at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Garden Room. Burial to follow at Waco Memorial North. Visitation with the family will be Tuesday, May 24 from 6 to 8:00 PM at the funeral home, 6101 Bosque. Mrs. Pate...

Grover Lee Yankie

Grover Lee Yankie

May 22, 2005

Yankie, Grover Grover Lee Yankie of China Spring, joined his family circle in heaven on May 22, 2005, surrounded by most of his earthly loving family. Services will be Thursday, May 26 at 10:30 AM at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with Rev. Ross Davis and Rev. Paul G. Smith officiating. Rev. Smith was the former Pastor of First Baptist Church of...

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