Recent Obituaries in Waco, TX

May 17, 2024

Hazel Mize Kersh left this earth to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, Friday, May 17, 2024, at the age of 97.

The funeral will be held at 1:00 p.m., May 28, 2024, at First Baptist Church, Waco with visitation preceding the service at 12:30 p.m. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery, and...

May 15, 2024

Billy Gene Wiese, 84, of Woodway, Texas, was called home to his Lord and Savior on May 15, 2024.

His memorial service is scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 21, 2024, in the Chapel at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey funeral home in Waco, Texas.

Bill was born August 5, 1939, in Osage, Texas. He...

May 15, 2024

Joe O. Martinez, 90, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Wesley Woods Rehabilitation and Healthcare, surrounded by his children.

His funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Waco, Texas, with Father Benji officiating. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation and Rosary will be...

May 14, 2024

Patricia Elaine Jacobs passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 14, 2024, with her husband standing beside her and holding her hand as she drew her last breath.

Elaine will be laid to rest at a graveside service, 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 24, 2024, in the family plot at the beautiful and historic Oakwood Cemetery in Waco,...

May 13, 2024

Theresa Slovak Lindsey of Woodway, met her Savior face to face Monday, May 13, 2024.

Her memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, May 20, 2024, at First Baptist Church Waco with the Reverend Ronny Higgins officiating. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service at the church. There will be a...

May 13, 2024

Tom Voige, passed away peacefully early Monday morning, May 13, 2024. He was 80 years old.

A reception honoring Tom and celebrating his life will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at Harold Waite’s Pancake House in Waco, Texas. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be...

May 10, 2024

DeLores Eason Fain passed away Friday, May 10, 2024, surrounded by family at her home in Waco, Texas, after a brief illness.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Camp Memorial Cemetery, 1095 GA-54 E, Fayetteville, Georgia 30214.

DeLores was born on September 21,...

May 10, 2024

Crystal Ruth Schneider Hoffmeyer, 98, passed away May 10, 2024, at Champions Cove in Duncanville, Texas

Chris’s journey ended securely in the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m., June 8, 2024, in the chapel of First Baptist Church Waco, Texas. Per her wishes, her...

May 10, 2024

Luke James Abendschein was born May 10, 2024, at 7:04 p.m., to parents Matthew and Lauren Abendschein without a heartbeat.

Our sweet angel, we will always wonder who you would have been. But until we can meet, we will look for your brightness in the sunrises; listen for your footsteps in the patter of the...

May 9, 2024

Doris Kelley Harralson, age 90, peacefully and with her family by her side, was called home to her Lord on Thursday, May 9, 2024.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 17, 2024, at Oakwood Cemetery with Dr. Byron Weathersbee officiating.

Doris was born on January 31,...

May 9, 2024

Bonnie Ruth Harper, 83, went home to be with Jesus May 9, 2024, in Waco, Texas.

A Service of Celebration for Bonnie's life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, May 23, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home in Waco, Texas. A visitation with family and friends will precede the service and begin at 10:00 a.m. in...

May 8, 2024

On her last day on earth, even as talking was becoming too difficult for her, Dolores Rae George was enjoying inspirational music with her family, leading her grandchildren in the gestures that accompany “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands.” Her focus as she approached the end of her life was the same as that with which she...

May 8, 2024

Gardner Sleeper Kendrick, 87, went home to be with Jesus May 8, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas.

Private services will be held, and Gardner will be laid to eternal rest at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco, Texas.

Gardner was born in Waco, where he grew up and graduated from Waco...

May 7, 2024

James R. Mathis was raised to new life with Christ Tuesday, May 7, 2024.

There will be a Celebration of Life for Jim Mathis at 1:30 p.m., Monday, May 20th, 2024, at First Methodist Church of Waco, Texas. A private burial service will be held at Bosqueville Cemetery.

Jim was born...

May 6, 2024

Juan Gonzalez, 48, passed away on Monday, May 6th, at Ascension Providence Hospital.

His funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 11, 2024, in the Chapel at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home, with Pastor Frank Alvarado officiating.

Juan was born June 30, 1975, in Salvatierra, Guanajuato. He grew up in...

May 4, 2024

Ronnie Lamb, beloved husband and father, passed away surrounded by family at the age of 75, Saturday, May 4, 2024.

His funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at the Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel, and interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco. Visitation will be in the Chapel from 5:00 p.m....

Apr 29, 2024

Mr. Charles Edwin Hampton, age 75, passed away April 29, 2024, at Baylor St. Luke’s Hospital in Sugarland, Texas.

The funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, May 4, 2024, in the Chapel at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home in Waco, Texas, with interment to follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco. There will be a...

Apr 28, 2024

Sandra Jean Covington passed away April 28, 2024, at The Delaney at Lake Waco.

Her funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at First Baptist Church of Waco with Dr. Matt Snowden officiating. A private burial will take place at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00...

Apr 24, 2024

John Loder Carpenter went home to be with Jesus Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at the age of 79.

A funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Monday, April 29, 2024, in the Chapel at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home, Waco, Texas, with a reception to follow in the Garden Room. There will be a graveside service...

Apr 24, 2024

Chad Edward Redding, age 40, passed away on April 24, 2024, in Houston, Texas.

Services will be held on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home, with visitation to begin at 10:00 a.m., followed by the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Chad's uncle, Stuart Redding, will be officiating. In lieu of a traditional burial,...