All Obituaries

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Madhuben Bhakta, a beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished member of our family. Madhuben breathed her last on June 7, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on March 5, 1939, in India, and her remarkable journey touched the lives of many. Madhuben led a life of dedication and hard work, primarily as a farmer in her homeland. She poured her heart and soul into the land she tended, cultivating crops with love and...

Ron Sheffield passed away Sunday, June 4th in the comfort of his home in Eddy, Texas. He was born in Grove Hill, Alabama on June 21, 1954 to Henry and Patsy Sheffield. He met his beloved wife in Dallas and they shared forty-three years of marriage before her passing in 2021. They had a son, Ronnie Langston, and a daughter, Kelly Elayne. He worked in the chemical distribution industry for several decades and made many lifelong friends among his colleagues before retiring to a...

It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Michael J. Prahl, currently a resident of Woodway, Texas.  He died at the age of 30 on June 1, 2023.  Michael is survived by his beloved wife, Alison Hessling Prahl, his loving parents, Bill and Cecilia Prahl, his Best Man and brother, Will Prahl, aunts and uncles, Rod Jude, Victoria Steele (Bob), Peter Jude (Maria), Bob Jude (Sheri), Chris Jude, John Prahl (Helen), Kate Nealley (Edwin) and Richard Prahl...

Michael James Leatherwood passed away into the arms of Jesus at Providence Hospice Place on June 1, 2023. Visitation will be from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, Monday, June 5, 2023, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. A second visitation will be 12:00pm to 2:00pm, Tuesday, June 6 at Marshall & Marshall Funeral Home in Hillsboro. Funeral services will be at 2:00pm, June 6, 2023, with Dr. Charles Higgs and Rev. Larry Zabcik officiating. The burial will be at Hillcrest Garden of Memory, west of...

Richard Ashton Carrel, 79, of Hewitt, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. Rick was born on February 14, 1944, to Marion Jackson Carrel and Norma Leona Carrel in Steelville, Missouri. After graduating as class valedictorian of Malden High School in 1961, he made plans to study at Southeast Missouri State College. However, as life typically has it, plans change and after some college, he decided to enroll in the United States Navy. Rick enlisted at the U.S. Navy Recruiting Branch...

William Ivan Taverner, affectionately known as Mr. T., was born on February 6, 1971, in Las Cruces, NM. He went to be with Jesus on May 28, 2023, in Waco, TX.  Bill graduated from Midway High School in 1989 and from Southwest Texas State University in 1993. Bill married the love of his life, Donielle, on May 6, 2000 and they have been residents of Lorena, TX since 2012. Bill was a highly respected educator loved by so many students. Throughout his teaching career, he taught at Waco...

Leah Frerichs, 63, of Lorena, Texas passed away on Thursday, May 25th, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. The Memorial Service will be 2 pm, Tuesday, May 30 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. Leah Medearis Frerichs was born February 26, 1960 to Sonia and Larry Medearis in Denison, Texas. She was a Conroe High School graduate, and received her bachelors from the University of Texas. In a chance encounter at Conroe Lake, she met the love of her life, Steve Frerichs, the couple enjoyed 40 years of...

Maria Marton (Mami) entered her eternal home on May 25, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She went on to be with her Lord and Savior, to spend Eternity with her Maker, the love of her life, Jesus Christ. A visitation will be from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, Sunday, May 28, 2023. A funeral service will be 10:00am, Monday, May 29, 2023 with an interment following at Axtell Cemetery.  Mami was born in Romania, on October 30th, 1933 to Floarea & Matei Cirstea. When she was two years...

Robert Warren Hoffman 80, of Waco, Texas, passed away on May 24, 2023, at Providence Hospital surrounded by his loved ones. A visitation will be from 6-8PM, Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. A memorial service will be the following day Thursday, June 1st, 2023, at 10AM with Rev. Floyd Brown officiating. Robert was born March 25, 1943, in Waco, Texas to Bennie and Minnie Mae Hoffman. Growing up in the Waco area, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, a good cold beer and...

Dameon Townsend, age 21, of Waco, Texas passed away on May 23, 2023 at 2:00 PM at his home. A funeral service will be Saturday, May 27th, 2023 at 1PM at Grace Gardens Funeral Home with Rev. Scott Rhodes officiating.  Dameon was born December 7 th , 2001, in Grand Junction, CO. Dameon was a spit fire to be around, he aways wanted to make you laugh. With it being with his dark humor or his silly jokes. Dameon could put a smile on anyone’s face just by walking into the room....