Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Waco, TX

Anna Ruth Rushing

Anna Ruth Rushing

May 17, 2019

Anna "Ann" Ruth Rushing passed away Friday, May 17, 2019. Services will be 1:00 pm, Monday, May 20, 2019, at Oakwood Cemetery with Chaplain Larry Williams officiating. Ann was born March 23, 1924, in Rosebud, Texas, to W. A. and Ruth Dollahite. Ann loved her dogs and enjoyed working in her yard and garden. She was preceded in death...

Billie Jean Greer

Billie Jean Greer

May 16, 2019

Billie Jean Smith Greer, age 89, passed away in Belton, Texas, on May 16, 2019. A private family service will be held. Billie was born on Feb. 6, 1930, in Waco, Texas. She graduated from Waco High School in 1947. She later moved to Coleman, Texas after marrying Joe Greer. They returned to Waco in 1974. She worked at...

Rowena Calfee

Rowena Calfee

May 14, 2019

Rowena Calfee died peacefully in her sleep on May 14, 2019, at her residence in Austin, Texas. Private graveside services will be Saturday, May 18, at Rosemound Cemetery. Rowena was born on March 22, 1923, in Waco, Texas, to Annie Pearl Mosely Long and Franklin Roy Long. After her parents divorced, Rowena’s mother married Van Oliver Nabors, and he...

Chris Owen

Chris Owen

May 14, 2019

Christopher “Chris” Gene Owen, age 45, of Waco, was called into eternal joy on Tuesday morning, May 14, 2019. Graveside service will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 17, at Riesel Cemetery with Reverend Larry Krueger presiding. Visitation will be held 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, May 16, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Chris was born in Corsicana and moved to...

Ronald Michael Easton

Ronald Michael Easton

May 14, 2019

Ronald Michael "Mike" Easton passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2019, from a short illness of lung cancer. Per his wishes no services will be held. The family invites you to leave a message or memory on our "Tribute Wall" at www.WHBfamily.com

Gladys Oliver

Gladys Oliver

May 12, 2019

Gladys Oliver passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 15, at First United Methodist Church of Waco with Kellie Bracken officiating. Burial will follow at Moore Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at First United Methodist Church. Gladys was born November 8, 1925, in Chalk Bluff, Texas, to Frank...

Billy Ray Gilmer

Billy Ray Gilmer

May 8, 2019

Billy Ray Gilmer, 87, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at Sodalis Waco Memory Care. A memorial service will be held 1:00 p.m., Thursday, May 16, at Columbus Avenue Baptist Church. Billy Ray was born March 22, 1932, in Dallas, Texas. After graduating from Lancaster High School, he entered the Air Force and later...

Charlene Lynne Bush

Charlene Lynne Bush

May 6, 2019

Charlene Bush, surrounded by her family and friends, walked with an Angel to her home in Heaven with Jesus May 6, 2019. Charlene had fought a tremendous fight with cancer for five years, never complaining and always comforting all those around her. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 9, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Baily Funeral Home, 6101 Bosque Blvd, Waco, Texas....

Dorothy Marie Dietz Orr Alexander

Dorothy Marie Dietz Orr Alexander

May 4, 2019

Dorothy Marie Dietz Orr Alexander passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2019, in Waco. A memorial service is being planned for a later date. Dorothy was born March 8, 1922, the daughter of Helen Ruth Maaz and Walter Henry Dietz of Waco. She attended Waco schools and graduated from Waco High School in 1939. It was there that she...

Tillman Curtis Freeman, Jr.

Tillman Curtis Freeman, Jr.

Apr 30, 2019

Tillman Freeman, 86, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2019, at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. Services will be held in Waco, Texas, 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 4, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, May 3, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. TC was born May 27, 1932,...

Imogene Becker

Imogene Becker

Apr 30, 2019

Imogene Becker passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2019. No services will be held as she wished. Imogene was born December 23, 1931, in Limestone County, Texas. She retired from a telephone company after 33 years, serving in the Dallas Fort Worth area. She was preceded in death by her mother and father; daughter, Diane Rushin; son, Ronnie Becker; sister,...

Patsy Nell Mathis

Patsy Nell Mathis

Apr 26, 2019

Patsy Nell Mathis was raised to new life with Christ on Friday, April 26, 2019. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, April 30, 2019, at First United Methodist Church of Waco, preceded by a private burial service at 10:00 am at Bosqueville Cemetery. A visitation will be held at First United Methodist Church immediately following...

Mary Lou Andrie

Mary Lou Andrie

Apr 24, 2019

On Wednesday, April 24, 2019, Heaven called beloved wife and mother, Mary Lou Andrie home. She is now reunited with her husband, George Joseph. Services will be 10:30 am, Monday, April 29, 2019, at St. Louis Catholic Church with Father Timothy Vaverek officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Rosary and Visitation will be 3:00 pm-5:00 pm, Sunday, April...

Lewis Russell Towner

Lewis Russell Towner

Apr 22, 2019

Lewis Russell Towner passed away Monday, April 22, 2019. Services will be 1:30 pm, Saturday, April 27, 2019, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home with Dr. Bill Hoy officiating. Burial will follow at Rosemound Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00 pm-8:00 pm, Friday, April 26, 2019 at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Lewis was born October 24, 1969, in Houston, TX, to Larry and...

Lisa Anne Mcnabb

Lisa Anne Mcnabb

Apr 21, 2019

Lisa Anne McNabb passed away Sunday, April 21, 2019. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Lisa was born May 21, 1983, in Houston, Texas to James H. McNabb and Vickie L. Taylor. She graduated from China Spring High School in 2001 and attended McLennan Community College. She was member of River City Church. She worked...

Jack Lee Crowson

Jack Lee Crowson

Apr 17, 2019

A service to celebrate the life of Jack Lee Crowson, Jr., 75, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, April 22, at Dayspring Baptist Church with the Reverend Eric Howell officiating. A burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. The family will receive visitors from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, April 21, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Jack was born...

Mary Jane T Graesser

Mary Jane T Graesser

Apr 15, 2019

Mary Jane T. Graesser, 80, went home with Jesus on April 15, 2019. A celebration service will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 4, at First Woodway Baptist Church with Senior Pastor Paul Sands officiating. Mary Jane “MJ” was born November 24, 1938, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Elisabeth and Lazelle Thornton. She grew up in Wilmington, Delaware, and graduated...

Hersey Hart

Hersey Hart

Apr 14, 2019

Hersey Hart passed away Sunday, April 14, 2019. Graveside Services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 23, at Rosemound Cemetery. Visitation will be all day Monday, April 22, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Hersey was born October 8, 1942, and was a resident of Woodland Springs Nursing Home. The family invites you to leave a message or memory on our...

Eleanor Grace Ellis

Eleanor Grace Ellis

Apr 10, 2019

Eleanor "Ellie" Grace Ellis went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at Scott and White Memorial Hospital in Temple. Funeral Services will take place 9:00 a.m., Friday, April 12, at Antioch Community Church in Waco, Texas. A graveside service will follow at Oakland Memorial Cemetery in Terrell, Texas. Ellie was a true miracle. Born with a...

Edmund Schwarting

Edmund Schwarting

Apr 9, 2019

Edmund “Ed” Schwarting passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2019. Graveside Services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 13, at Oakwood Cemetery with Pastor Lloyd Zeigler officiating. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, April 12, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Ed was born June 14, 1939, in Waco, Texas, to Edmund Schwarting and Bess Porter. He was raised by...

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