Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Waco, TX
Jerry Don Holley
Dec 3, 2019
Jerry Don Holley December 2, 1936 – December 3, 2019 Mention the name Jerry Holley to old friends of a certain age, and they’re likely to see in their mind’s eye, a golden-haired comet racing over hurdles on the cinder track at Waco’s Municipal Stadium in the early 1950s, or they’ll see a speedy halfback shedding tacklers for Coach...
Genaro Bolaina Castillo
Dec 1, 2019
Genaro Bolaina Castillo, 87, of China Spring, Texas, passed away on December 1, 2019. Graveside service will be held 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, December 3, at Oakwood Cemetery. A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 3, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Genaro was born October 14, 1932, in Mexico to Manuel Castillo Fuentes and Isabel Bolaina Hernandez. He...
Bonnie Margaret Davis
Dec 1, 2019
On December 5, 1947, a little girl was born to Jefferson Vester “JV” Davis, Sr., and Eunice Ledbetter Davis in Speegleville, Texas. An aunt commented on what a little “Missy” she was and her nickname was set for life. Missy was welcomed home by her brother Jefferson “Jeff” V. Davis, Jr., and her sister, Carolyn. Missy passed peacefully on...
Roger Von Staden
Nov 26, 2019
Roger Von Staden, 80, of Lorena, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2019. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 3, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. He was born May 29, 1939, in Susanville, California, to Guy Von Staden and Carrie Adoria McCausland Von Staden. He graduated from high school and later joined the U.S. Air Force, serving in...
Edna June Thompson
Nov 21, 2019
Edna June Backus Thompson, 87, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 21, 2019. Services will be held 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 26, at Peace Lutheran Church, Hewitt, Texas, where she is a member. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be held 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, November 25, Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home,...
Brenda Mcnabb
Nov 21, 2019
Brenda Jane McNabb was born in Houston, Texas, on September 8, 1946, and passed peacefully in her sleep on November 21, 2019, in Woodway, Texas. Graveside Services will be held 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 2, at Oakwood Cemetery, 2124 S. 5th Street in Waco. Beginning Friday, November 29, family and friends may come by at any time to view....
Mary Blancett Owens
Nov 17, 2019
Mary Blancett Owens passed away Sunday, November 17, 2019. Services will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, November 23, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, November 22, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Mary was born November 6, 1934, in Waco, Texas, to J.K. and Ruby Reeves. She graduated from...
Ronald Sanders
Nov 16, 2019
Ronald Sanders, 78, earned his wings and began his lifelong dance in Heaven on Saturday, November 16, 2019. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 20, at Oakwood Cemetery. A reception will follow 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Ronald was born in Como, Texas. He graduated from Como High School in 1960 and served in...
Johnnie B. Satchell, Jr.
Nov 16, 2019
On June 20, 1961, the late Zelma Owens and Johnnie B. Satchell, Sr., gave birth to a loving man and named him Johnnie B. Satchell, Jr. Johnnie B. Satchell, Jr., 58, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2019, at home while watching his favorite college team, the Baylor Bears. A memorial service will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 23,...
Laurie Gulley
Nov 13, 2019
Laurie Lea Dockery Gulley of Waco, Texas, entered into the arms of Jesus on November 13, 2019, surrounded by her family. The family will hold a private graveside service Saturday morning. A celebration service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, November 16, at Antioch Community Church, 510 N. 20th in Waco, with Pastor Jimmy Seibert officiating. All are...
Michael Louise "Mickey" Kleiman
Nov 11, 2019
Michael “Mickey” Louise Kleiman passed away peacefully on November 11, 2019, with family by her bedside in Walnut Creek, California. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, November 14, at Rodef Shalom Cemetery. Mickey was born on July 30, 1930, to Jack Kahn and Fannye Charlotte Eisenberg Kahn in Louisville, Kentucky. The family moved to Paducah, Kentucky, where her...
Benny Booker
Nov 10, 2019
Bennett Booker passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019. Services will be 1:30 p.m., Friday, November 15, 2019, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home with David Booker officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Benny “Big Un” Booker was born August 20, 1957, in Waco, Texas, to David and Dorothy Booker. He owned and operated McLennan County Tile. “Big Benny” was...
Jefferson "Bud" Massey, Iii
Nov 8, 2019
Jefferson Davis (Bud) Massey, III was called home November 8, 2019 while surrounded by family singing hymns of praise. “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.” (Psalms 116:15). Services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. A visitation will be 6:00 to...
John Harvey Griffis, Jr.
Nov 6, 2019
On Wednesday, November 6, 2019, John Harvey Griffis, Jr., loving husband and father of three children, passed away at age 72. Family and friends are invited to attend the visitation on Sunday, November 10 from 2-4:00 p.m. at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held on Monday, November 11, at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church of...
Juan Lara Lopez
Nov 2, 2019
Juan Lara Lopez passed away Saturday, November 2, 2019. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, November 8, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Rev. Benjamin Magnaye officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, November 7, with Rosary starting at 7:00 p.m., at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Juan was born August 4, 1938,...
Janette Willingham Mathias
Nov 1, 2019
Janette Willingham Mathias died November 1, 2019, a week shy of her 88th birthday. She was born on November 8, 1931 in Harlingen, Texas and lived in Waco after coming to Baylor in 1948. She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Harold Mathias. She is also survived by her sons, all of the Waco area; George Wolfe...
Bettye Sue Lewis
Oct 28, 2019
Bettye Sue Rieger Lewis was a woman ahead of her time in many ways. She was a seeker of real beauty and wisdom, always open to new ideas her entire 84 years. She passed away peacefully in her home on October 28, 2019. A service will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 9, at Seventh and James Baptist Church....
Ralph Castillo, Jr.
Oct 26, 2019
Ralph Castillo, Jr., a Senior Health, Safety, and Environmental Director at National Oilwell Varco, NOV, died unexpectedly on October 26, 2019, at the age of 59, while at his home in Houston, Texas. A Memorial Service will be held 10:30 a.m., on Friday, November 1, at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Houston, 625 Nottingham Oaks Trail 77079. Services...
Prentice Mcdaniel
Oct 26, 2019
Prentice “Prent” McDaniel, 90, of Valley Mills, Texas, peacefully passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2019. Family and friends are invited to attend the funeral services which will be held at 9:30 a.m., November 9, at Peace Lutheran Church with Pastor Stephen Rynearson officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. He was born to Claude and Carrie McDaniel...
Bernice Self
Oct 24, 2019
Bernice Self passed away Thursday, October 24, 2019. Services will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 29, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with Pastor Charles Howard officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, October 27, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Bernice was born September 1, 1930, in Falls County, Texas, to Herman and Selma Plagens....
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