Obituaries

July 22, 2025

Billy Floyd Spivey, age 87, went to his heavenly home on July 22, 2025. A visitation in his honor will be on Thursday, July 31, 2025 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Grace Gardens Funeral Home in Woodway, Texas. A celebration of life service will be at 11:00am, Friday, August 1, 2025 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home with burial following at...

July 18, 2025

Peggy Gene Felder Shelton, aged 87, of Waco, Texas, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025. Born in Taylor, Texas on February 28, 1938, to Eddie Felder and Annie Maresh, Peggy was raised in Austin, Texas. She married Ronnie Shelton on December 11, 1954, and together they raised three daughters. Throughout her career, Peggy held various retail positions, including roles...

July 28, 2025

July 21, 2025

Vernon Eugene Hoppe (Gene) of Woodway, went home to Heaven on Monday, July 21, 2025 at the age of 91. Funeral services will be Saturday, July 26 at 11:00 at St. Paul Lutheran Church of Crawford with Pastor Ricky Richards officiating. Visitation with the family will be the hour prior to the service beginning at 10:00. Burial will immediately follow...

July 18, 2025

Charles A. Knox passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025, at Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Hospital in Waco, Texas. He was born on September 19, 1930, in Marion, Ohio, to Charles E. Knox and Garnet Everly Knox.

Charles served his country in the United States Air Force for over 20 years, with assignments that took him to Vietnam, Greenland, Saudi...

July 16, 2025

Ronald Richard Braymiller, affectionately known as Ronnie, left this world on July 16, 2025, at the age of 55. Born on May 23, 1970, in the vibrant city of Buffalo, New York, Ronnie was a graduate of Jackson County Comprehensive High School. His education laid the foundation for a life characterized by curiosity and passion.

Ronnie was a man whose heart...

July 15, 2025

Kathleen Mayr Lindsey—beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend—passed away peacefully in Richardson, Texas on July 15, 2025. She was 74 years old.

A Celebration of Life service will be held in her honor at McGregor Baptist Church on August 9, 2025, at 11:00 AM.

Kathleen was born in Waco, Texas, on January 5, 1951, to Charles and Burnell Mayr....

July 12, 2025

Douglas Wade Smith went to join our Lord and supreme master on July 12, 2025, after a lengthy illness. He died at home surrounded by loved ones.

Douglas was born August 18, 1941, to Ophelia and Bee Smith in Pancake, Texas. He joined the Marine Corps in 1959 then returned to Waco, Texas and worked at Waco Meat Service where he...

July 11, 2025

Michael Ray Townsend, born on July 3, 1946, in Waco, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2025, in Hewitt, Texas, surrounded by his loved ones. A dedicated free spirit, he enjoyed a life filled with adventure and exploration, becoming a long-haul truck driver who relished the open road. Michael's passion for travel was complemented by his love for the...

July 10, 2025

Omadath “Adesh” Ramdhansingh, 49, passed away on July 10, 2025, in Dallas, Texas, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on August 1, 1975, in San Fernando, Trinidad, Adesh’s early years were filled with the warmth of close family and cherished friendships.

Though life brought its share of hardships, Adesh lived by his personal motto: to live life to the fullest. Rarely...

July 9, 2025

Nona Pearl Lee Whitworth, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend passed away in Waco, Texas on July 9, 2025. She was 93 years old.

Visitation for Nona will be held at Grace Gardens Funeral Home on July 17, 2025 between 5-7 pm. Funeral service will be Friday July 18, 2025 at Noon. Rick Bowles former youth minister at Calvary...

July 7, 2025

Willie Jean "Jeannie" Wyly (Maiden Surname "Riley") was born April 4, 1936, in Pettit, Texas—the youngest of 7 children born to Alvin Norman Riley and Annie Bell Ash Riley. In the summer before she started high school, her family moved to Clyde, Texas. In both Pettit Junior High and Clyde High School, she excelled in basketball. At one tournament, she...

July 6, 2025

James Daniel Speasmaker, 50, loving husband and father, passed away on July 6, 2025. A Visitation in his honor will be on Monday, July 14, 2025 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. A Funeral Service will be at 11:00am, Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at Grace Gardens.

James was born in Rota, Cádiz, Spain, on September 23, 1974. A 1992 graduate of LaVega High...

July 3, 2025

Michael Jay Lathern (Jay) passed away July 3, 2025 in Waco, Texas. Visitation will be Monday July 7th at 5:00pm at Grace Garden Funeral Home in Woodway Texas. The Service will be Tuesday July 8th at 10:00 am also at Grace Garden Funeral Home.

Jay was a devoted Husband, Dad, and best Grandad. Jay adored spending time with his family and...

June 27, 2025

Thelma Mae Ramsey, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home in Lorena, Texas, on June 27, 2025. Born on October 1, 1936, in Bertram, Texas, to Martha Proffitt and James Ebb Dykes. Thelma was a remarkable woman who dedicated her life to caring for others and contributing to her community.

A proud graduate of Georgetown High...

June 25, 2025

Barbara Maxine Buice, a beloved matriarch, peacefully departed this world on June 25, 2025, in Waco, Texas. Born on December 19, 1934, in Stephenville, Texas, to Joseph and Lillie Stewart, Barbara lived a life full of vigor and devotion; she was a spirited soul whose impact resonated deeply within her family and community.

After graduating from Arlington High School, she worked...

June 24, 2025

Genovevo “Chino” Hernandez, devoted husband, father, brother, son, uncle, nephew, Pop Pop, and friend, passed away on June 24, 2025, in Waco, Texas, surrounded by his loved ones. Chino was born on February 22, 1980, in Ector County, Texas. He lived a life rooted in hard work, family, and community.

Chino was a devoted highway maintenance worker, serving from Georgetown to...

June 22, 2025

Albert Joseph Ctvrtlik, of West/Waco, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on June 22, 2025, at St. Anthony’s Care Center in Waco, Texas.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 27, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, with the funeral service to follow at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Garrett Smith will officiate. Burial will take place at St. Mary's...

June 22, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Linda Gayle Burton, a beloved sister, aunt, and friend, who left this world on June 22, 2025, in Rosenthal, Texas, at the age of 72. Born on August 15, 1952, in Fort Hood, Texas, Linda's spirit was as vibrant as the town from which she hailed. Her life journey...

June 21, 2025

Kirby Warren Pickett, a distinguished figure in both his professional and personal life, passed away on June 21, 2025, in Waco, Texas, at the age of 88. Born on November 2, 1936, in Lampasas, Texas, Kirby dedicated over forty years of his career to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), where he rose to the esteemed position of deputy director...