Recent Obituaries in Waco, TX

Dec 3, 2020

Dora Jean McDonald Sanderford of Midland, Texas, devoted follower of Christ, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, went to her heavenly reward on December 3, 2020. A visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 10, at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory in Midland. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 12,...

Dec 2, 2020

James Harold Perkins passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020. Services will be held 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 14, at Renovation Church with Willie Perkins officiating. Home will be interment at Doris Miller Memorial Park. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, December 13, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife, two sisters, five children, eleven...

Dec 1, 2020

Sue Ann Caperton, age 65, passed away December 1, 2020, peacefully at home. Due to COVID-19, we will not be having a service at this time, until it is safe for everyone to celebrate her life together. Sue was born in Chillicothe, Ohio, raised in Littleton, Colorado, and met the love of her life in Casper, Wyoming. Together, Sue...

Nov 29, 2020

Michael Glenn Harris December 26, 1959 - November 29, 2020 Michael Glenn Harris, 60, passed away November 29, 2020 after a courageous two-year fight with pancreatic cancer that recently metastasized to his liver. Mike was born December 26, 1959, in Waco, Texas, to Chester and Janette Harris. He was raised in Waco. He graduated from Richfield High School in...

Nov 29, 2020

Rowland Dale "Pat" Pattillo, Jr. February 19, 1923 - November 29, 2020 Pat Pattillo’s Version of His Obituary (We promised him it would be published verbatim) Rowland D. "Pat" Pattillo, Jr., was born in Fordyce, Arkansas on February 19, 1923, and, for the most part of his working life, he practiced public accounting in Waco, Texas. He married Nell...

Nov 26, 2020

Tonda K. James Dec. 6, 1951 - Nov. 26, 2020 Tonda Kayleen James, age 68, passed away November 26, 2020 at her home. Services will be Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at 10:00 am at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be Monday, November 30th, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral...

Nov 23, 2020

Thelma Joan King July 17, 1924-November 23, 2020 Thelma Joan King went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday, November 23, 2020. She was deeply committed to her Lord and Savior along with her love for her family. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 28, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel, with Dr. John Collier and Associate Pastor Joey...

Nov 22, 2020

Clara Inez Montgomery, previously of Waco and recently of Cypress, Texas, died November 22, 2020, at her home. Memorial services will be held at Richfield Christian Church, 4201 Cobbs Drive, Waco TX 76708 on Saturday, November 28, at 3:00 p.m. Anyone unable to attend may view the service at www.WHBfamily.com. Inez was born in Pennington, Texas, on November 19,...

Nov 22, 2020

Jessie Deleon, 64, passed away November 22, 2020, at Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest after a long battle with covid. Services will be Wednesday, November 25th at 10:00 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Benjamin Magnaye officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 24th starting at 5:00pm followed by a Rosary...

Nov 19, 2020

Anna B. Smith-Waters, 85, passed away Thursday, November 19, 2020, peacefully at her home. Memorial service will be held at 6 p.m., December 30, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Huey P Smith; her son, Samuel J. Smith; and second husband, H. Bryce Waters. She is survived by her children, Sherri Hamill,...

Nov 18, 2020

Johnny V. Sanchez March 8, 1953-November 18, 2020 Johnny V. Sanchez passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020. Graveside Services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 28, at Oakwood Cemetery with Pastor Reuben Andrade, Jr., officiating. A Prayer Service will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, November 27, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Johnny was born March 8, 1953, in Waco,...

Nov 18, 2020

Nov 17, 2020

Linda “Dinky” DeLeon, 67, passed away November 17, 2020 at Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest surrounded by her loving children. Services will be Saturday, November 21st at 9:30 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Benjamin Magnaye officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be Friday, November 20th starting at 5:00 pm followed by a...

Nov 16, 2020

Shari Lynn Wilfong, 63, who taught at North Waco Elementary School for many years, passed away on November 16, 2020, in Waco following a brief illness. A family memorial is scheduled to honor her life at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, November 19, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home, 6101 Bosque Blvd, in Waco. As a Waco native, she was proud to be...

Nov 14, 2020

Royce Ray Berger, 81, of Waco, Texas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 14, 2020. Royce was born October 6, 1939 to Edwin and Grace Berger of Schulenburg, Texas where he spent his formative years and participated in all school athletic events. Schulenburg held a special place in his heart, and he maintained relationships with friends in the community...

Nov 13, 2020

Loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Frances Mae Norman, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2020. Born on July 8, 1928, Frances grew up on a farm in Riesel, Texas. After graduating from high school, she enrolled in the Providence Hospital School of Nursing in Waco with the intention of joining the Cadet Nurse Corps during World War II. The...

Nov 13, 2020

John Scott Westmoreland passed away peacefully on November 13, 2020, in his home. Due to Covid-19, a private graveside service will be held for family and close friends at Restland Cemetery in Dallas, Texas, with the Reverend Alec Ylitalo officiating. Masks will be required, and social distancing will be observed. John was born on June 19, 1935, to Wesley...

Nov 12, 2020

Carol Duron August 7, 1935-November 12, 2020 Carol Duron passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020. Graveside Services will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 21, at Oakwood Cemetery. Carol was born August 7, 1935, in Waco, Texas, to Atanacio and Josephine Duron. She was reared by her aunt, Narcissa Duron, and Carol was educated in Waco. She was preceded in...

Nov 12, 2020

Rosemary Cowser Sancton, 86, of Waco, Texas, died on November 12, 2020, after a lengthy battle with COPD and lung cancer. Visitation will be held 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, November 14, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. A private burial will be held in Center, Texas, on a later date. Rosemary was born on January 18, 1934, in Dallas, Texas,...

Nov 8, 2020

Monica Susan Wright, 59, passed away on November 8, 2020. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 17, at St. Louis Catholic Church with Fr. Fernando Sáenz officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in West, Texas. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m., Monday, November 16, with Rosary at 7:00 p.m., at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Monica was...