Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Waco, TX

Warren William Brattlof

Warren William Brattlof

Apr 19, 2018

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, mentor and friend, Warren Brattlof went to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, April 19, 2018. A celebration of his life will be held 1:00 p.m., Monday, April 23, at Columbus Avenue Baptist Church, Waco, Texas. The Rev. Josh Vaughan will officiate. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00...

J. Fred "Bubba" Simon Iii

J. Fred "Bubba" Simon Iii

Apr 18, 2018

J. Fred “Bubba” Simon III passed away suddenly on April 18, 2018. Mass of Christian Burial honoring his life will be held 1:30 p.m., Thursday, April 26 , St. Jerome’s Catholic Church with Father Rakshaganathan Salvaras, Father Bob Kincl and Deacon Greg George officiating. Internment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m., with Rosary at...

Lola Mae Banta

Lola Mae Banta

Apr 18, 2018

Lola Mae Banta, 98, died peacefully in her sleep Wednesday, April 18, 2018, in Austin. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 21, at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco under the direction of Wilkirson-Hatch­-Bailey Funeral Home. She was born Nov. 10, 1919, to Philip and Norma Scherz in Mereta, Texas, and grew up in nearby San Angelo. She was...

Thomas Davis Stribling

Thomas Davis Stribling

Apr 15, 2018

Thomas Davis Stribling passed away Sunday, April 15, 2018, following a year-long battle with cancer. He died peacefully with his wife, Jo, by his side. Services will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, April 19, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with Father John Wells officiating. Burial will be 9:30 a.m. at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 10:30-11:00 a.m., at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home, prior...

John Albert Jansen, Jr.

John Albert Jansen, Jr.

Apr 15, 2018

John A. Jansen, Jr., USAF Lieutenant Colonel (retired), went to be with the Lord on April 15, 2018, at the age of 89 years old. There he will join his wife of 60 years, Carol Jansen, and daughter, Susan Jansen, whom preceded him in death. A graveside service will be 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 18, at Waco Memorial Park....

Jayne Baker Solomon

Jayne Baker Solomon

Apr 11, 2018

Jayne Baker Solomon, 85, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2018, at Providence Hospital with her family by her side. As was her wish, graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 14, at Oakwood Cemetery. Jayne loved life and lived it for the adventure that it was. She traveled the world over the years and even lived...

Joani Kay Livingston

Joani Kay Livingston

Apr 9, 2018

Joani Kay Livingston, 58, of McGregor, Texas, passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 9, 2018. A celebration of Joani's life will be held on Thursday, April 19, at Western Heights Baptist Church, 6301 Fish Pond Rd, in Waco, Texas, with visitation at 2:00 p.m., and a memorial service at 3:00 p.m., followed by a reception. She was...

Christine B. Linville

Christine B. Linville

Apr 8, 2018

Christine B. Linville passed away peacefully at home Sunday, April 8, 2018. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 12, at Lorena Cemetery with Robin Ford officiating. Christine was born October 23, 1926, in Waco, Texas, to Thomas and Evie Eskew. She married Lt. Col. Alan W. Linville in 1948 and they were stationed at Air Force facilities...

Ronald Thomas Spears

Ronald Thomas Spears

Apr 6, 2018

Ronald (Ron) Thomas Spears, 73, passed away April 6, 2018 at a local hospital. Services will be 10:00 am, Tuesday, April 10 at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home in Waco with Austin Nickel officiating. Burial will follow at St. Olaf Cemetery in Cranfills Gap. Visitation will be 5-7 pm, Monday, April 9, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Ron was born in Waco,...

Vincent Sosa Lopez, Sr.

Vincent Sosa Lopez, Sr.

Apr 5, 2018

Vincent Sosa Lopez Sr., 89, of Waco, Texas passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 9, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Rev. C. Benjamin Magnaye as Celebrant. Visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m., with Rosary Service at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, April 8, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Vincent was born...

Patsy Pippin Mccollum

Patsy Pippin Mccollum

Apr 4, 2018

Patsy Marie Pippin McCollum, 91, passed peacefully in her sleep at her residence during the early morning hours of April 4, 2018. A memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 20, at Austin Avenue United Methodist Church, with a reception at the church following the service. Senior Pastor Tim Jarrell will officiate. Burial will be at Oakwood...

Catherine Sue King

Catherine Sue King

Apr 2, 2018

Catherine Sue King passed away Monday, April 2, 2018. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m., Saturday, April 7, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home, 6101 Bosque Blvd. in Waco. A Celebration of Life service will begin promptly at 10 a.m., following visitation. Burial will be at Moore Cemetery on FM 933 in Chalk Bluff. Catherine Sue Tobias, also known as Memaw, was...

Betty Jane Harrott

Betty Jane Harrott

Mar 31, 2018

Betty Jane Harrott, 84, passed away March 31, 2018, at Providence Hospital following a brief illness. Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, April 7, at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., April 7, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Betty was born in Thornton, Texas, on August 23, 1933, to Walter and Opal Jane Rascoe Gill. At...

Nellie Gomez Salinas

Nellie Gomez Salinas

Mar 31, 2018

Nellie Salinas, age 61, passed away on March 31, 2018 at Baylor All Saints Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas. Rosary and Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey funeral home in Waco, Texas. Nellie was born April 1, 1956 in Hillsboro, Texas. She grew up in Hillsboro with a large extended family that...

James Bryan Berryhill, Jr.

James Bryan Berryhill, Jr.

Mar 30, 2018

Retired Baylor University administrator James Berryhill, 81, had his heavenly home-going Friday, March 30, 2018 at his home in Waco. A memorial service will be held at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco on Tuesday, April 3 at 2:00 p.m. with Dr. Matt Snowden officiating. A fellowship time for everyone to be with the family will be held in the parlor...

Derral Wayne Parks

Derral Wayne Parks

Mar 29, 2018

Derral Wayne Parks, 78, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, went to be with the Lord on March 29, 2018, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. A celebration of his life will be held 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 2, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home, with Rev. Lester Adams and Rev. Ricky Woodall officiating. The graveside service will follow...

Mary Elizabeth "Libby" Adams

Mary Elizabeth "Libby" Adams

Mar 27, 2018

Mary Elizabeth “Libby” Adams of Waco, Texas, was promoted to her eternal home in Heaven March 27, 2018. The funeral will take place at 1:00 p.m., on Good Friday, March 30, at the Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home in Waco. Visitation is 4:30-6:00 p.m., Thursday, March 29, at WHB. Libby was born January 21, 1931, in Anadarko, Oklahoma, the daughter of...

Nita Winget

Nita Winget

Mar 23, 2018

Nita Winget passed away Friday, March 23, 2018. Services will be 10:00 am, Monday, March 26, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home with Tommy Pophin and Charles Outlaw officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00 pm-8:00 pm, Sunday, March 25, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Nita was born February 19, 1952, in Waco to Isaac and Juanita Turner....

Hornor Newton Shelton

Hornor Newton Shelton

Mar 23, 2018

Hornor Newton Shelton, 93, of Waco, Texas, passed away March 23, 2018. The memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 26th at Columbus Avenue Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, March 25th at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Hornor was born September 30, 1924, to Perry...

Fernando Reyna

Fernando Reyna

Mar 21, 2018

Fernando Reyna went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 21, 2018. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 31, at Parkview Baptist Church with Jerry King and Dr. John Collier officiating. Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Park. The family welcomes you to join them in for a visitation 6:00–8:00 p.m., Friday, March 30,...

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