Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Waco, TX

Robert Wayne Mercer, Jr.

Robert Wayne Mercer, Jr.

Sep 2, 2005

ROBERT W. MERCER, JR. October 17, 1936 - September 2, 2005 Robert W. Mercer, Jr., 68, of Waco, passed away Friday, September 2, 2005. Masonic service will be held at 10:00am, Wednesday, September 7 at Rosemound Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 6 – 8 pm, Tuesday, September 6 in the Garden Room at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home,...

Eunice Pauline Rosen

Eunice Pauline Rosen

Sep 2, 2005

Eunice Pauline Rosen June 2, 1918 – September 2, 2005 Eunice Pauline Rosen, passed away Friday, September 2, 2005 at her home. Graveside services will be at Agudath Jacob Cemetery on Sunday, September 4 at 10:00 a.m. Eunice was born June 2, 1918 in Quitman, TX, Wood County, to George and Safronia Crone. Eunice was a member of Congregation...

John L. Bates, Jr.

John L. Bates, Jr.

Aug 31, 2005

JOHN L. BATES, JR. COL. RET. September 20, 1921-August 31, 2005 John L. Bates, Jr., 83, passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2005. Visitation will be Monday, September 5 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Lee Lockwood Library and Museum. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 6, at Columbus Avenue Baptist Church with graveside...

Ritamama Rita Ruth Young

Ritamama Rita Ruth Young

Aug 30, 2005

YOUNG, RITA RUTH July 4, 1931 – August 29, 2005 Rita Mama Rita Young, 74 of Hewitt, went home to our heavenly Father on Monday, August 29, 2005 after a courageous battle with Scleroderma. Services will be held at 1:30pm, Thursday, September 1, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel, 6101 Bosque Blvd. with Pastor G. W. Armstrong officiating. Private burial to follow....

John Jake Carl Kolinek, Sr.

John Jake Carl Kolinek, Sr.

Aug 29, 2005

Kolinek, John July 21, 1918 – August 30, 2005 John Jake Kolinek, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2005 in a Temple hospital. Graveside services will be at 11:00 AM Thursday, September 1 at Waco Memorial North with Rev. Connally Dugger officiating. Visitation with the family will be Wednesday, August 31 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey, 6101 Bosque....

Lillian Estelle Dawson

Lillian Estelle Dawson

Aug 29, 2005

Dawson, Lillian Estelle Hughes September 13, 1924 – August 29, 2005 Lillian Estelle Dawson, 80, of Waco, peacefully went home to the Lord Monday, August 29, 2005. Services will be at 11:30 AM, Friday, September 2 at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with her nephew, Rev. Russell Dixon and son, Rev. Danny Dawson officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial North. Visitation...

Lea Euvett Kinder

Lea Euvett Kinder

Aug 28, 2005

Kinder, Lea Lea Euvett Kinder, left this world on Sunday, August 28, 2005 to join family that has gone before her. Services will be at 9:30 Thursday, September 1 at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with Rev. Carrol L. Hambrick officiating. Burial will follow at Olive Branch Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Wednesday, August 31 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM...

Willie Mae Cornwell

Willie Mae Cornwell

Aug 27, 2005

Willie Mae Nail Cornwell, 96, went to be with the Lord on August 27, 2005. Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday, August 29, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey, with the Rev. Rebecca Whitaker officiating. A private burial will be held in Denton, Texas. Willie Mae was born in Denton County, Texas to W. B. and Nona Burrow Nail on May...

Jo Anne Murray

Jo Anne Murray

Aug 25, 2005

Murray, Jo Anne Jo Anne Craig Murray, 79, passed away August 25, 2005 in a local hospital. Memorial services will be at 11:00 AM Saturday, August 27 at Unity Church of Greater Waco with Rev. Glenn Moore officiating. Mrs. Murray was born October 23, 1925 to Byron Hudson and Nora Ellen May Craig in Charleston, Illinois. She graduated from...

John Miller Reid, M.D.

John Miller Reid, M.D.

Aug 24, 2005

Reid, M.D., John Miller Dr. John Miller Reid, died peacefully Wednesday, August 24, 2005. Memorial services for Dr. Reid will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, August 26 at St Paul’s Episcopal Church. Dr. Reid was born June 2, 1939 in Corsicana, Texas to Kathleen and Miller Reid. He graduated from Blooming Grove High School in 1957. He attended...

Ralph R. Hitt

Ralph R. Hitt

Aug 23, 2005

Ralph R. Hitt October 5, 1916 – August 23, 2005 Ralph R. Hitt, 88, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 23, 2005 in a local hospital. Services will be at 11:00 AM Friday, August 26 at Austin Avenue United Methodist Church with Rev. Tom Robbins officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. The family will receive visitors Thursday, August 25...

Mary Edith Williams

Mary Edith Williams

Aug 21, 2005

Williams, Mary Edith Mary Edith Williams, of Waco, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2005 at a local hospital. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM Wednesday, August 24 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Waco with Rev. Angelo Bertini officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial North. Rosary will be recited at 6:00 PM Tuesday, August...

Edmond Westbrook Mcghee

Edmond Westbrook Mcghee

Aug 21, 2005

McGhee, Edmond Edmond W. McGhee, 77, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2005 in Dallas, Texas. Graveside services will be at 9:30AM, Saturday, August 27 at Oakwood Cemetery with Rev. Eric Folkerth officiating. Visitation will be Friday, August 26 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey, 6101 Bosque. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, August 30...

Orville Rex Phillips

Orville Rex Phillips

Aug 20, 2005

Orville Rex Phillips, 71, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2005 at his residence. Services will be at 11:30am Tuesday, August 23 at the Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home Chapel, 6101 Bosque Blvd. Burial will follow at Moody Cemetery. Visitation with family will be from 6–8 pm, Monday, August 22 in the Garden Room at the funeral home. Rex was born June...

Mary Clarice Mcdowell

Mary Clarice Mcdowell

Aug 20, 2005

Mary Clarice “Nana” McDowell, of Waco, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, August 20, 2005. Services will be at 11:30am Wednesday, August 24 at Bosqueville Baptist Church with Rev. Jim Houser officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation with family will be from 6 – 8pm, Tuesday, August 23 in the Garden Room at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral...

Joshua Lindon Schwier

Joshua Lindon Schwier

Aug 20, 2005

Joshua Lindon Schwier, born to Michael and Michelle Schwier, went to be with the Lord Saturday, August 20, 2005 at a local hospital. His brief life will always be forever treasured in the hearts of his parents and big brother, Andrew Michael Schwier. Joshua is also survived by paternal grandparent, Terri Hartwell of Lawrenceburg, In. and maternal grandparents, Richard...

Mardell Armstrong

Mardell Armstrong

Aug 19, 2005

Mardell Armstrong, 91, passed away Friday, August 19, 2005 at a local nursing home. Graveside services will be at 9:30am, Tuesday, August 23 at Oakwood Cemetery with Rev. Tom Robbins and Rev. Art Torpy officiating. Visitation with family will be held from 6-8pm, Monday, August 22 at the Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home, 6101 Bosque Blvd. Mardell was born May 29,...

Steven Dwayne Gaines

Steven Dwayne Gaines

Aug 18, 2005

Gaines, Steve Steve Gaines, of Hewitt, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2005 at a local hospital. Services will be at 11:30 AM Saturday, August 20 at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey chapel with Bro. Roy Marshall officiating and Glen Hanna giving the eulogy. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial North. Visitation with the family will be Friday, August 19 from 6 to 8:00...

Catherine Bradshaw- Blue

Catherine Bradshaw- Blue

Aug 17, 2005

Bradshaw-Blue, Catherine Catherine Bradshaw-Blue, 80, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2005 at a local hospital. Services will be at 1:30 PM Saturday, August 20 at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey chapel with Rev. Mike Efird officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial North. Visitation with the family will be Friday, August 19 from 6 to 8:00 PM at the funeral home, 6101 Bosque....

Myrtle Fay York

Myrtle Fay York

Aug 16, 2005

York, Myrtle Myrtle Fay Hart York, 84, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2005 at a local nursing home. Graveside services will be at 10:00 AM Thursday, August 18, at Ridgepark Cemetery in Hillsboro. Visitation with the family will be from 6 to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, August 17 at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey, 6101 Bosque. Mrs. York was born January 8, 1921 to...