Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Waco, TX
Dr. Robert Eldon Mastin
Oct 15, 2020
On October 15, 2020, Dr. Robert Eldon Mastin peacefully passed away in Waco, Texas. Robert was born May 17, 1940, in Harlingen, Texas, to Harold and Tressie Mastin. The Mastins moved to Corpus Christi, where Robert met his sixth grade teacher’s daughter, his future soul mate, Linda Forbes. Robert and Linda attended Ray High School together, where they graduated...
John William Speckmiear
Oct 13, 2020
Dr. John William Speckmiear, 68, passed away October 13, 2020, at Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Hospital in Waco, Texas. Visitation will be held 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 17, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. A private family service will be held in the following days. John was born to John and Frieda Speckmiear and raised in San Antonio, Texas. He...
Orville Adams
Oct 13, 2020
Orville Wade Adams was born January 3, 1952, in Electra, Texas, to the late L. W. “Buddy” and Clara Bell Neff Adams. While serving in the Air Force, Orville met his future wife, Pranorm “Lek,” in Thailand and moved to Texas after they married. In addition to helping raise their three daughters, Orville worked as an aircraft mechanic, retiring...
Clarence Howard Johnson
Oct 12, 2020
Clarence Howard Johnson, nicknamed “Buffalo”, passed away October 12, 2020, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 92 years of age. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 16, at the Salvation Army, located at 1225 IH-35, with Major Les Wheeler officiating. Burial will follow at Keechi Cemetery in Keechi, Texas. The family will receive visitors...
Nora Anne Menefee
Oct 12, 2020
Nora Ann Menefee passed away Monday, October 12, 2020. Services will be 1:30 p.m., Thursday, October 15, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 14, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Nora was born November 25, 1931, in Waco, Texas, to William and Lucille Szanto. Nora was educated in...
Della Barrett Thomas
Oct 12, 2020
Dr. Della Barrett Thomas passed away on Monday, October 12, 2020, at her home after a short battle with cancer. Her memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 17, 2020 at First United Methodist Church – Downtown Campus (formerly known as Austin Avenue United Methodist Church), located at 1300 Austin Ave., Waco TX 76701. Della was born...
Hector I. Alejandro
Oct 12, 2020
Hector I. Alejandro, 42, passed away on October 12, 2020, in Waco, Texas. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Monday, October 19, at St. Francis on the Brazos Church on 315 Jefferson Ave, Waco 76701. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., with Rosary at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, October 18, Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey...
Adele Pavelka Rendek
Oct 11, 2020
Adele Pavelka Rendek, 94, left us on October 11, 2020, to begin her eternal life. She was surrounded by her family. Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m., Thursday, October 15, at Mart Cemetery, in Mart, Texas. Family visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 14, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Adele was born and grew up in the...
Robert Millard Ives
Oct 10, 2020
Robert Millard Ives, 94, passed away in Waco, Texas, on October 10, 2020. A celebration of his life for friends and family will be held graveside at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 6, at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home & Cemetery, 13001 Katy Freeway, in Houston, Texas. The first child of Robert and Donna Ives, Bob was born May 11,...
Corinne Olson
Oct 10, 2020
Corinne Olson passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020. Graveside Services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 17, at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, October 16, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Corinne was born April 28, 1934, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Arthur and Esther Hacker. She worked at Allen Bradley for 37 years. She enjoyed...
Martin Carl Aycock
Oct 10, 2020
Martin Carl Aycock passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020. Graveside Services will be 11:00 am, Wednesday, October 14, 2020, at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Tuesday, October 13, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Martin was born April 6, 1927, in Cameron, Texas, to Milton and Nancy Elizabeth Aycock. He worked for Armour Meat Company for...
Jean Kathleen Layman
Oct 8, 2020
Jean Kathleen Layman, age 85, passed away October 8, 2020, in Glen Rose, Texas. She recently moved from Waco to Glen Rose to be near her daughter. Jean was born in the city of East Chicago, Indiana, to Kathryne and Thomas J. Quinlan. She graduated from East Chicago’s Washington High School in 1953. While working at Universal Atlas Cement...
Louis Duron
Oct 7, 2020
Louis Duron passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2020. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, October 12, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Rev. Benjamin Magnaye officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m., followed by Rosary at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, October 11, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home Chapel. Louis was born in...
Barbara Ussery
Oct 5, 2020
Barbara Ussery, 88, died Monday, October 5, 2020, after a long life dedicated to her Lord Jesus Christ and her family. For those who wish to pay respect, Barbara will lie in state until Wednesday evening at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, October 8, at Peace Lutheran Church in Hewitt, Texas, with Pastor Stephen Rynearson...
Starks Frederick Dougherty
Oct 5, 2020
Starks Frederick “Fred” Dougherty passed away, Monday, October 5, 2020. Graveside Services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 9, at Oakwood Cemetery, 2124 South 5th Street in Waco. Fred was born June 2, 1928, in Sweetwater, Texas, to Burna Inez Falkner Dougherty and Starks Conrad Dougherty. He graduated from Midland High School in Texas in 1945 and from the...
Mary Dewitt
Oct 5, 2020
Mary Jane DeWitt left us on Monday, October 5, 2020. Services will be 2:00 p.m, Saturday, October 10, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home with The Rev. Greg Brumit officiating. Burial will follow at China Spring Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, October 9, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Mary Jane entered this world on June 2, 1960, in...
Albert T. Sais
Oct 3, 2020
Albert T. Sais passed away Saturday, October 3, 2020. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, October 8, at Oakwood Cemetery with Bobby Campos officiating. Visitation will be 5:00 to 8:00 p.m, Wednesday, October 7, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Covid precautions will be taken to protect family and friends. Albert was born October 23, 1958, in Waco, Texas, to Paul...
Woodrow Keith Whitehead
Oct 3, 2020
Woodrow Keith “Toby” Whitehead passed away Saturday, October 3, 2020. Services will be at Mountain View Funeral Home and Cemetery in Reno, Nevada. Toby was born June 2, 1938, in San Augustine, Texas, to Marvin and Leona Hallmark Whitehead. He was retired from the Navy. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin Whitehead and Leona Hallmark Whitehead...
John G. Lopez
Oct 3, 2020
John “Chon” Lopez passed away peacefully Saturday, October 3, 2020, at home. Mass will be 12:00 p.m, Wednesday, October 7, with Rosary starting at 11:30 a.m., at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Benjamin Magnaye. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery Waco, Texas. John was born December 9, 1924, to Pantaleon and Martina Lopez. He was preceded in death...
Dutch Schroeder, Jr.
Oct 2, 2020
Emil Ernest “Dutch” Schroeder, Jr. passed away October 2, 2020, in Clifton, Texas, at the age of 96, after a long life filled with many friends and Baylor University. He was born January 26, 1924, in Austin, Texas, to Emil and Katherine Schroeder. He had three younger brothers, Vernon, Clarence and Marvin. He graduated from Austin High School and...
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