Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Waco, TX
Virginia Lee Shuttlesworth
Oct 25, 2024
Virginia Lee Shuttlesworth, beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, friend, passed peacefully October 25, 2024, in Belton, Texas. Born August 11, 1938, in Waco, she was the cherished only child of Oliver Theron Berry, Jr. and Florence Venita Glaze Berry. Virginia exemplified a life dedicated to service and love, a legacy that will live on in the hearts of many.
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Alma Jean Green
Oct 23, 2024
Alma Jean Hamlin Swaner Green, beloved educator and devoted Christian, passed away on October 23, 2024, at her daughter’s home in Dallas, at the age of 90. Alma, lovingly known as “Jean” was born February 23, 1934, in Eddy, Texas to the late Henry and Ara Hamlin. She dedicated her life to teaching and nurturing the minds of countless children.
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Vivian Lee Parker
Oct 22, 2024
Vivian "Vicky" Parker, 68, passed away on October 22, 2024, at Providence Hospital in Waco, Texas.
A Celebration of Vicky’s Life will be held at Pendley Party Productions on October 29, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Born in Waco, Texas, July 6, 1956, Vicky Parker was a vibrant force in our lives, whose spirit touched everyone she encountered. Growing up...
Doris Jean Dickerson
Oct 22, 2024
Doris Jean Dickerson, affectionately known as Jeannie, left this world October 22, 2024, surrounded by loving family, who forever cherish the warmth of her spirit and the depth of her compassion. Born on March 16, 1942, in Waco to the late Lionel Jackson and Othello Emogene Crumpton Dickerson, Jeannie lived a life marked by dedication, resilience, and love.
A visitation to...
Beverly Sue Nix
Oct 21, 2024
Beverly Sue Nix, went to be with the Lord, October 21, 2024, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Born May 3 1945, in Waco, she embodied a spirit of warmth and compassion that touched the hearts of all who knew her.
Visitation for family and friends will be held Sunday, October 27, 2024, from 4 PM to 6 PM,...
Don Murrell Walden
Oct 19, 2024
Don Murrell Walden passed away on October 19, 2024, at Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Hospital in Waco following a brief illness.
Don was born on November 18, 1937, in Waco to Howard and Trecia Walden. He attended Waco Schools and worked for many years as a bookkeeper. Don was a lifelong faithful member of Columbus Avenue Church of Christ where...
Betty Bickel Clark
2024
Betty Bickel Clark was called home to her Heavenly Father, Saturday, October 12, 2024, at the age of 89, surrounded by her family. Chapel services will be 1:00 p.m., Friday October 18th, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home with Senior Pastor Kip Osborne officiating. Family and friends will gather at 12:00 p.m. for a visitation before the service. Burial will follow at...
Linda Sue Legan
Oct 6, 2024
Linda Sue Legan, 76, beloved by her family, loving educator, cherished friend, was born, January 13, 1948, in Pueblo, Colorado and passed away peacefully at her home in Waco, October 6, 2024. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness, dedication, and a remarkable passion for teaching that spanned over 40 years.
Her memorial service will be held at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home...
John Robert Appel
Oct 6, 2024
John Robert Appel, 83, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away in his home on Sunday, October 6, in Waco, Texas. He had been treated for bursitis, which was later diagnosed as sarcoma. John was surrounded by his loving family and the love of his life for 60 years, Mary Ellen, during his final moments.
A Mass of...
Juan Angel Morales-Rodriguez, Sr.
Oct 6, 2024
Juan Angel Morales-Rodriguez, Sr., 67 of Waco, passed peacefully from this earth, Sunday, October 6, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Visitation for Juan will be held Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home, 6101 Bosque Blvd in Waco, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM with a Rosary to be recited at 7:30 PM. A funeral service will be at...
Myrt McLaughlin
Oct 4, 2024
Born Rose Myrtle McLaughlin, her immediate family called her "Bobby," and everyone else who knew her called her "Myrt." And a lot of people knew her!
A graveside service will be held for Myrt McLaughlin, 97, at 11:00 a.m., Monday, October 14, 2024, at China Spring Cemetery, with the Rev. Dr. Burt Burleson presiding. Arrangements have been handled by Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral...
Sandy D. Newkham
Oct 3, 2024
Sandy D. Newkham, 80, passed away October 3, 2024, at her home.
Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday, October 14, 2024, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home, 6101 Bosque Blvd. Waco, TX 76710.
Sandy was born in Norton, VA, December 31, 1943, to Fred and Beatrice Duff. Her professional career started with her first job at Dairy Queen in...
Willie Joe Chambers Bradley
Oct 1, 2024
Willie Joe Chambers Bradley, 86, was born, August 01, 1938 in Henrietta, TN to the late Willie Joe Chambers and Sarah Bradley. Homegoing Celebration for Willie will be held at 1:30PM, Saturday, October 12, 2024 in the chapel at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home, 6101 Bosque Blvd in Waco. Burial will follow at Doris Miller Memorial Park in Waco.
Both of his parents,...
Bernard Jortner
Sep 28, 2024
BERNARD JORTNER
January 9, 1934 - September 28, 2024
Personal History of Bernie Jortner
I was born in Brooklyn, New York in Kings County Hospital on January 9, 1934. My parents, Max and Freda Jortner, married about a year earlier. They and their families were immigrants from eastern Europe. My mother’s family, the Katz family, emigrated from the city of Wlodowa, which is...
Van Tusa
Sep 27, 2024
Sam Vance Tusa, 79, of Waco, passed away Friday, September 27, 2024, at his farm. A visitation will be held at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey chapel from 5:00 until 7:00 pm Tuesday October 1. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 am Wednesday, October 2, at Rosemound Cemetery, with the Reverend David E. Story officiating.
Van was born on February 24, 1945 to Sam...
Dorothy J. Chisholm
Sep 25, 2024
Dorothy J Chisholm, 87, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Providence Health Center.
The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 2, 2024, with Bro. Buddy Sipes officiating. A burial will follow at Waco Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. October 1, 2024, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home.
Dorothy was born in Waco, TX,...
Robert Gajewski
Sep 20, 2024
Robert (Bob) Gajewski, age 75, of Waco, Texas, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024.
Bob was born June 3, 1949, in New York to Carolyn Gajewski and he attended school in Buffalo, New York. Bob moved to Waco, Texas where he met the love of his life, Cathey Ochoa Gajewski, and together they raised two children. Bob was a loyal,...
Diane Jeannette Bailey Allison
Sep 20, 2024
Diane Jeannette Bailey Allison January 31, 1948-September 20, 2024
Diane Jeannette Bailey Allison devoted, wife, mother, grandmother and friend went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ Friday, September 20, 2024, at The Delaney on Lake Waco.
A Celebration of Diane's Life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, October 5, 2024, in the Sanctuary of First Baptist Church in...
James Leroy Watters
Sep 19, 2024
James Leroy Watters, 84, passed away on September 19, 2024 in Waco, Texas after a battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and bladder cancer. A graveside service will be held at Valley View Cemetery Rocky Ford, Colorado, Friday, October 25th at 10 am.
He was born on February 17, 1940 at home in Cheraw, Colorado to Reva Myra Dintaman and John...
Thomas Earl Waden, Jr.
Sep 19, 2024
Thomas Earl Waden, Jr., 75 of Waco, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2024 at Ascension Providence Hospital in Waco.
A memorial service for Tommy will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 24, at Western Heights Baptist Church in Waco with Senior Pastor Kip Osborne officiating. A visitation will follow the memorial service.
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