Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Waco, TX
Joyce Catherine Stefka
Aug 30, 2020
Joyce Catherine Stefka passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020. She was laid to rest next to her husband, William F. Stefka, on Friday, September 4. Joyce was born January 21, 1942, in Dallas, Texas, to Ernest Asbury and Gladys Murphy. She was preceded in death by her husband, William F. Stefka; father, Ernest Asbury Murphy; mother, Gladys Murphy; and...
Ann T. Sheedy
Aug 28, 2020
Ann T. Sheedy passed away on Friday, August 28, 2020, in Waco, Texas. A private burial service will be held at a later date. Ann, the first of two children, was born on September 21, 1928, in Waco to Ann Clement and Joseph E. Trautschold. She grew up in Waco, until leaving to attend St Mary’s College in South...
Mary Jane Shipley
Aug 28, 2020
Mary Jane Guinn Shipley, age 96, of Wichita Falls, formerly of Waco, passed away Friday, August 28, 2020. In honor of her wishes, a private graveside service will be held at Waco Memorial Park in Waco, Texas. Arrangements are under the direction of Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Mary Jane was adopted as an infant by the Robert Guinn family of...
James "Butch" Henry
Aug 27, 2020
James “Butch” Edward Henry, a loving husband and devoted father, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Thursday, August 27, 2020, at home surrounded by his family. Visitation will be 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, August 29, at First Baptist Church Woodway. A private family burial service will be at a later date. Butch was born October 11,...
Clara Alyne Lynch
Aug 27, 2020
Clara “Alyne” Lynch passed away Thursday, August 27, 2020, at Wesley Woods with her loving children by her side. Graveside Services will be 1:00 p.m., Sunday, August 30, at Waco Memorial Park. Burial will follow. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, August 29, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Alyne was born September 4, 1935, in Hill County to...
William "Bill" Moeller
Aug 26, 2020
Bill Moeller, age 82, passed away on August 26, 2020, surrounded by family in Baylor Scott and White Hillcrest Medical Center in Waco, Texas. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 1, for immediate family at St. Matthew Lutheran Church with Pastor Kelsey Fitting-Snyder officiating. Livestreaming will be available from Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home website. Burial will follow...
Phyllis Lajune Crawford
Aug 25, 2020
Phyllis LaJune Burks Crawford passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2020. Graveside Services will be 1:00 p.m., Monday, August 31, at Waco Memorial Park with Stuart Huey officiating. Burial will follow. Phyllis was born September 30, 1931, in Frederick, Oklahoma, to Bob and Eva Burks. She worked at Montgomery Wards and the Teachers Retirement Home in Waco. She enjoyed her...
Betty Jo Bostick
Aug 24, 2020
Betty Jo Horne Bostick passed away on Monday, August 24, 2020, at her home surrounded by her loving family. A private family service will be held at Bruceville-Eddy United Methodist Church followed by burial at the Eddy Cemetery, with her nephew, Monte Horne, and Pastor Robyn Ford officiating. Betty Jo was born on October 11, 1927, to Jimmie Lou...
Earle Vincent Guthrie
Aug 22, 2020
Earle Vincent Guthrie, 83, of Waco, Texas, died Saturday, August 22, 2020, at Wesley Woods Alzheimer’s Care Center. In hospice for two months prior to his death, he died peacefully in his sleep. The funeral will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 31, at DaySpring Baptist Church, 7900 Renewal Way. Pastor Eric Howell and Pastor Judith March Hardie...
Kennith Eugene Wilkinson, Sr.
Aug 22, 2020
Kennith Eugene Wilkinson, Sr., was born on March 28, 1939, and passed away peacefully on August 22, 2020, surrounded by his beloved daughters and granddaughter. Ken was born in Carlsbad, New Mexico, to Herman and Minnie Wilkinson and married his high school sweetheart in 1956. Ken began a career in auto body repair at a young age and came...
Michael Carter
Aug 18, 2020
Michael Carter passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2020. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 29, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. A private family burial will be at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, August 28, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Born September 25, 1951, in San Antonio, Texas, to Anderson and Evelyn Carter, Michael...
Billy B. Nix
Aug 16, 2020
Billy B. “Bill” Nix passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, August 20, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home, with Billy Knoim officiating. Burial will follow at Axtell Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 19, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey. Bill was born August 29, 1937, in Hillsboro, Texas, to Byrd and Edna Nix. He...
B.L. Barnes
Aug 11, 2020
On Tuesday, August 11, 2020, B. L. Barnes, 71, passed away of natural causes at his home in Waco, Texas. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 19, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with Rev. Dr. James Pevehouse and Rev. Ron Durham officiating. A private burial will follow at Bartlett City Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, August...
Betty R. Nethaway
Aug 10, 2020
Betty Nethaway, 99, wanted to share her 100th birthday with her son. She didn’t quite make it. Artist, sculptor, photographer and humanitarian, Betty succumbed to the gnawing tooth of time in Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Medical Center on Aug. 10, 2020. Betty’s plans to celebrate her 100th birthday with her son, born on her 18th birthday, fell short...
Vera Dale Connally
Aug 9, 2020
Vera Dale Connally, 91, passed away August 9, 2020, at Heartis Waco. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, August 13, at First Baptist Church of Waco with Dr. Matt Snowden officiating. A family burial will be held later. Vera Dale Connally was born August 21, 1928, in Alba, Texas. Her parents were Samuel Denson Patton and Minnie Ethel Vermillion...
Paul Thomas Flynn, Sr.
Aug 8, 2020
Paul Thomas Flynn, Sr., Colonel USAF retired, died August 8, 2020. His service will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 14, at Woodway First United Methodist Church. A private burial at DFW National Cemetery will be at a later date. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, August 13, in the Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home Garden Room. He was born...
Lester B. Martin, Jr.
Aug 7, 2020
Lester B Martin, Jr of Woodway was called home Friday, August 7, 2020. A memorial service will be held Monday, August 10, at 10 a.m. at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey. Lester was born on August 3, 1940, in Lott, TX to Lester Martin, Sr and Minnie Lee Davis. Lester proudly served our country in the US Navy and in Vietnam. After serving...
Brooks Jay Gunn
Aug 6, 2020
Brooks Jay Gunn passed away Thursday, August 6, 2020. A private service will be held at a later date. Brooks was born September 9, 1940, in Coryell County, Texas. He loved fishing and was a carpenter by trade. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother. He is survived by his wife, Fredda Gunn; daughter, Lare Gallaher;...
Johnnie R. Vanegas
Aug 6, 2020
Johnnie R. Vanegas passed away Thursday, August 6, 2020. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 12, at St. Francis on the Brazos Catholic Church with Father Eduardo Jazo officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 11, followed by the Rosary at 7:00 p.m., at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral...
Ellen "Penny" Garner
Aug 5, 2020
Ellen E. “Penny” Garner passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2020. Graveside Services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 10, at Concord Cemetery. Visitation will be 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, August 9, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Penny was born January 15, 1930, in Waco, Texas, to J. C. and Sidney White. Ellen was educated at Waco High School graduating...
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