Recent Obituaries in Waco, TX

Mar 7, 2024

Vicki Wardlaw, 95, peacefully passed away at home in Waco, surrounded by her family, Thursday, March 7, 2024. She was a kind and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 11, 2024, at Saint Louis Catholic Church, 2001 North 25th Street, in Waco, Texas, with burial...

Mar 1, 2024

Brown L. Smith passed away Friday, March 1, 2024. There will be a private family graveside service in Kempner, Texas with Chris Kachuriak officiating.

Brown was born August 24, 1937 in Lampasas, Texas, to Raymond Darrell (R.D.) Smith and Loveta Mae Smith.

Brown L. Smith graduated from Howard Payne University with...

Feb 26, 2024

Richard Franklin Thompson, 98, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2024, at The Delaney on Lake Waco.

Burial services will be in Canton, Texas with a family ceremony. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 9, 2024, at The Texas Ranger Public Safety Education Center located at the Texas Ranger Museum...

Feb 25, 2024

Floyd Miller passed away peacefully at home Sunday, February 25, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

The funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, March 1, 2024, in the Chapel at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home, with The Reverend Bill Grusendorf officiating, burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. There will be a visitation with family...

Feb 25, 2024

Tracy Allen Campbell, 59, passed away peacefully February 25, 2024, surrounded by the love and comfort of his daughters.

A private memorial service will be held at a special location where his closest family and friends will celebrate and honor his life.

Tracy was born in Waco, Texas, November 9, 1964,...

Feb 24, 2024

Jeffrey Stephen Forsse, 37, of Crawford, Texas, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday, February 24, 2024. He was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend.

A celebration of life service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Highland Baptist Church in Waco, Texas, with pastor John...

Feb 20, 2024

Judy Taft, age 71, passed away February 20, 2024, at her home.

A graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Waco Memorial Cemetery in Waco, Texas, with Dr. Randall Perry officiating. There will be a visitation held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Friday, February 23, 2024, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey...

Feb 16, 2024

Kenneth Arthur Krause went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 16, 2024. Services will be 11:00 am, Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Trinity Lutheran Church at Badger Ranch with Rev. Kevin Lentz officiating. Burial will follow on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at Laurel Oaks Cemetery in Mesquite, TX. Visitation will be 6:00 pm-8:00 pm, Tuesday, February 20,...

Feb 5, 2024

Thomas Edward Riggs, Jr. transitioned to heaven Monday, February 5, 2024.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at the Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with Reverend Wayne Williams officiating, and burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. There will be a visitation from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Monday, February 12, 2024, at...

Feb 4, 2024

Jane Curry passed away peacefully at home Sunday, February 4, 2024, surrounded by her family.

Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at Waco Memorial Park with Dr. Randall Perry officiating.

Jane was born November 11, 1936, in Marlin, Texas, to Adel and Ruth Blann. She...

Jan 28, 2024

Johnnie Mae Shely, 75, of Waco, Texas, passed away Sunday, January 28th, at her home after her short battle with cancer.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at Rosemound Garden of Memories Cemetery.

Ms. Shely lived at the Royal Manor of Waco where she...

Jan 28, 2024

Charlotte Aronson Labens, age 90, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024, at The Legacy Willow Bend in Plano, Texas.

A graveside service and burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at Rodef Sholom Cemetery, with Harry Harelik officiating.

Charlotte was born in Waco, Texas on February 18,...

Jan 23, 2024

In loving memory of Jerilyn Rice Keith of Center Point, TX who peacefully passed away in her home on January 23, 2024, age 88, with her family and devoted caregivers by her side.

A celebration of Jerilyn’s life will be held at the Kerrville First United Methodist Church (321 Thompson Drive) on Monday, January 29,...

Jan 22, 2024

Kathleen (Kathy) Ann Vance, 81, beloved Wife, Mother and Grandmother, peacefully went to be with our Heavenly Father and her beloved husband, Thomas Vance, January 22, 2024.

Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 2, 2024, in the Chapel at Highland Baptist Church with Pastor John Durham officiating.

Kathy...

Jan 20, 2024

Deanne Gottlieb Bigham passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024. The burial will be held at Oakwood Cemetery.

Deanne was born on August 30, 1928, in Arkansas to Mancie and Cora Stephenson. Deanne worked as a runway model in New York City. She eventually moved to Waco and received her real estate license, worked for a...

Jan 14, 2024

Rhonda Ackley-Swenson, a beloved resident of Conroe, Texas, went home to be with Jesus on January 14, 2024, at the age of 72.

A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 27, 2024, in the Chapel at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home.

Rhonda was born on November...

Jan 13, 2024

On Saturday, January 13, 2024, after eating breakfast and lunch and having a nice conversation with those around her, Jean Vardeman peacefully left for her heavenly home. A funeral service to celebrate her life will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, January 18, 2024, in the Chapel at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home, 6101 Bosque Boulevard, Waco, Texas. Visitation for family...

Jan 12, 2024

Quentin N. Haug, 81, passed away January 12, 2024, at Providence Hospice Place. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home, 6101 Bosque Boulevard. A private graveside service will take place at a later date.

Quentin was born November 28, 1942, in Bryan, TX to...

Jan 11, 2024

Elsie Irene Campbell passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024.

Services will be 1:30 pm, Thursday, January 18, 2024, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home with Chaplain Willis Moore officiating. Interment will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home.

Jan 11, 2024

Vera Lee English, 90, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024.

A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, January 20, in the Garden Room at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home, 6101 Bosque Blvd.

Vera was born in Nacogdoches, Texas, to Curtis Jay Swink and Allie Mae Swink and was one of...