Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Waco, TX

Glenn Arthur Vonrosenberg

Glenn Arthur Vonrosenberg

May 7, 2018

Glenn Arthur vonRosenberg passed away Monday, May 7, 2018. Services will be Thursday, May 10th at 2:00 p.m. at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with Dr. Paul Krupicka officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, May 9, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey. Glenn Arthur vonRosenberg was born September 6, 1933 in Sharp, Texas to Arthur Julius vonRosenberg and Edna Lydia vonGonten vonRosenberg....

Janae Jae Resendez

Janae Jae Resendez

May 4, 2018

Janae Jae Resendez, 5 months old, passed away at home tucked in bed with her loving parents by her side Friday, May 4, 2018. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 10, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with Elder/Minister Joseph Pecina officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. A reception will follow 12 p.m.-5 p.m. at the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce....

Leslie Carr Dupuy, Jr.

Leslie Carr Dupuy, Jr.

May 3, 2018

Les DuPuy passed away peacefully Thursday, May 3, 2018, at home surrounded by his family. A Memorial Service will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 9, at Central Presbyterian Church in Waco. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 8, at the Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Garden Room. Les was born July 24, 1925, at Providence Hospital in Waco, Texas, to Leslie Carr...

Lyon Hurtado

Lyon Hurtado

May 1, 2018

Lyon Hurtado, 93, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2018. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 4, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Rev. C. Benjamin Magnaye as Celebrant. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m., with Rosary Service at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, May 3, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home....

Shirley Ann Merritt

Shirley Ann Merritt

Apr 28, 2018

Shirley Ann Merritt, 81, of Waco, passed away peacefully at a local nursing home Saturday, April 28, 2018. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 2, in the Chapel at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey with burial following at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, in the Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Garden Room. Shirley was born May 29, 1936...

Wilma Jean Hipps

Wilma Jean Hipps

Apr 26, 2018

Wilma Jean Hipps, known to family and friends as “Susie”, age 84, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 26, 2018. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Monday, April 30, at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco. Wilma was born on September 6, 1933 in Waco, Texas and lived most of her life there. She moved to the Dallas...

Emma "Tommie" Painter

Emma "Tommie" Painter

Apr 24, 2018

Emma “Tommie” Painter, 102, of Waco passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2018. Graveside Services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 27, at Waco Memorial Park with Dr. Joe Bailey and Wes Bailey officiating. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, April 26, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Tommie was born November 10, 1915, in Chilton, Texas, the daughter of...

Bruce Watson

Bruce Watson

Apr 22, 2018

Bruce Watson passed away Sunday, April 22, 2018. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 28, at First Assembly of God with Rev. John Palmer officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be 7:00-9:00 p.m., Friday, April 27, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our “Tribute Wall”...

Doris Elizabeth Bratton

Doris Elizabeth Bratton

Apr 21, 2018

Doris Bratton, age 89, of Waco, Texas, passed away April 21, 2018, at her home with family and loved ones. Graveside service will be 12:30 pm, Tuesday, April 24, at Oakwood Cemetery. She was born to Joseph Samuel and Flora Lee McFall on May 6, 1928, in Waco and grew up in Speegleville, Texas. She married L.C. Bratton on...

David Manley Shuttlesworth

David Manley Shuttlesworth

Apr 20, 2018

Rev. David Manley Shuttlesworth, 82, entered into the glory of our Savior on April 20, 2018. A family graveside service will be held at Waco Memorial Park the morning of April 24, followed by a memorial service that afternoon at Columbus Avenue Baptist Church starting at 2:00. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 p.m., Monday, April 23, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home....

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...