Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Waco, TX. and surrounding areas
Brandon Benavidez
January 23, 2026
Brandon Joseph Benavidez, 26, passed away at his home, on January 23, 2026, following a courageous and hard-fought battle with colorectal cancer. A memorial visitation in his honor will be at 1:00pm, Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home with a memorial service following at 2:00pm.
Brandon was born on November 29, 1999, in Waco, Texas. He grew up...
Carolyn Mae Scott
January 24, 2026
Carolyn Mae (Hennig) Scott was born May 11, 1938, in Coryell City to August Herbert and Agnes Lillian (Mueller) Hennig. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at St. John Lutheran Church in Coryell City.
She married her High School sweetheart, Clarence Scott on December 8, 1956, at St. John Lutheran Church.
After marriage she became a member of St....
Wanda Joyce Farwell
January 21, 2026
Wanda Joyce Farwell, a gifted teacher, devoted mother, and passionate advocate for the arts, passed away on January 21, 2026, in Waco, Texas, at the age of 91.
Born on September 27, 1934, in Little Axe, Oklahoma, Joyce spent her early years there before her family moved to Norman, Oklahoma. She completed high school in Norman and began what would become...
Doris Erlanson
January 20, 2026
Visitation with the family will take place at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, Tuesday, January 27 from 5 to 7pm. A graveside service and burial will take place at China Spring Cemetery Wednesday, January 28 at 2pm.
Doris was born in Hillsboro, TX to the late Foy L. Smith and Rexa (Herring) Smith. She was preceded in death by her parents. Her...
Ida Marie Hefley
January 17, 2026
Ida Marie Harden Hefley, age 99, passed away peacefully at home on January 17, 2026, in Hewitt, Texas.
Ida was born on September 11, 1926, in Russellville, Arkansas. She attended high school and later devoted her life to her family and home as a homemaker, a role she carried out with quiet strength, dedication, and love.
On February 14, 1948, Ida married...
Cyndie McGill
January 13, 2026
Cynthia Larsen McGill passed away on Tuesday morning, January 13, 2026. She was born in Kinston, NC on September 21, 1958, to the late Robert Glenn Larsen and the late Charline Williams Larsen.
Cynthia attended the University of South Carolina, where she formed lifelong friendships with a close-knit group affectionately known as the “Munchatas.” In the summer of 1982, she met...
Pamela Wilson
January 13, 2026
Pam met Jesus face-to-face on January 13th, 2026, after a life of faithful service to her LORD. “A long obedience in the same direction” is an appropriate phrase that describes her commitment to loving God and loving others, especially her huge family.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Monday, January 19th at 2:00pm at the Pam and Steve...
Raisa Mikhaylova
January 9, 2026
Raisa Mikhaylova, age 85, of Waco, Texas, passed away on January 9, 2026, with her family at her side. It was the day of her wedding anniversary. Heaven welcomed a beautiful bride.
She was preceded in death by her parents and by her nine brothers and sisters. She is survived by her husband, Leonid Mikhaylov, her daughter and son-in-law, and her...
Jewel "Judy" Oleta Carriger Flippin
January 8, 2026
Jewel “Judy” Oleta Carriger Flippin, 86, of Robinson, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026. A visitation will be held on Thursday, February 26. On Friday, February 27, a graveside service will be held at Eastlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Brownwood, Texas. Visitation location along with service times will be updated in the coming weeks.
Judy was born to parents Joe and...
Sharon Suzanne Wylie
January 6, 2026
On January 6, 2026 Sharon Suzanne Wylie, our beloved mother, Gran, and GG, went to be with the Lord and her husband, Jerry she was 86. She was a member of the First Woodway Baptist Church. She was born in Lubbock Texas, on March 2,1939. She graduated from Lubbock Monterey High school in 1957. She had three siblings, Jacquenet, Ernie,...
Jose Manuel Carrillo Melendez
January 4, 2026
Jose Manuel Carrillo Melendez, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on January 4, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas. Born on July 25, 1951, in the quaint town of Villanueva Zacatecas, Jose’s journey through life was marked by his unwavering dedication to family and work.
A proud welder at Time Manufacturing, Jose was known for his quiet demeanor and...
Denise Roliard
December 31, 2025
Denise Roliard, 71, passed away on December 31, 2025. She was born on January 11, 1954, in Corpus Christi, Texas. Denise later made her life in Central Texas.Denise worked for more than twenty years as a bank teller with Guaranty Federal in Waco. She was dependable and took pride in doing her job well. Those who knew Denise remember her...
Mitsuko Wilson
December 29, 2025
Mitsuko Kimura Wilson, affectionally known as “Mitsi” and “Grandma,” was born on March 14, 1941, in Nishi Ariie City in Minami-Shibara County, near Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. She passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025, leaving a legacy of love, family, adventure, tenacity, and dedication woven together with countless cherished moments.
As the youngest of six, growing up in a small, seaside...
June Darlene Abbe
December 23, 2025
June Darlene Carpenter Abbe, 83, of Waco, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025. Service is a graveside family gathering at Waco Memorial, 10:30 am, December 26, 2025.
Darlene lived a life defined by service, creativity, faith, and an extraordinary gift for caring for others. She worked as a medical receptionist and was the proud owner of Campus Flowers &...
Georgia Peterson
December 21, 2025
Georgia Peterson passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Providence Hospital, Waco, Texas. She was born on October 11, 1947, in Ironton, Ohio, to Gene and Carolyn Miller. Georgia has called Waco, Texas home for the last 34 years where she dedicated most of her life to family and friends. Georgia retired from the federal government which allowed her...
Linda Russell
December 21, 2025
Linda Blackburn Russell, age 75, passed away peacefully after a life marked by love, devotion to family, and deep Catholic faith. She was born on September 28, 1950, in Waco, Texas, and was raised in the Catholic tradition that guided her throughout her life.Linda was known for her caring heart, gentle spirit, and unwavering devotion to those she loved. Her...
Elly Smallwood
December 19, 2025
Elly Smallwood, lovingly known as "Oma", passed away on December 19, 2025, in Hewitt, Texas, at the age of 88. She was born on May 28, 1937, in Stuttgart, Germany. She met her husband, Thomas Smallwood, at an early age, was married, and soon accompanied him to her new home in America where she brought warmth and joy to all...
Dennis Fagerberg
December 18, 2025
Dennis Fagerberg Sr., beloved husband and father, passed away peacefully at home on December 18, 2025, at the age of 72.
Born on March 4, 1953, in Minneapolis, Minnesota in which he began a life defined by hard work, loyalty, and quiet skill. He proudly served as a Staff Sergeant in the USMC. He also pursued education at Imperial Valley College,...
Mark Joseph Copeland
December 18, 2025
Mark Joseph Copeland, affectionately known to many as "Duke”, or “Puppa”, departed this world suddenly, and unexpectedly on December 18, 2025, in Waco, Texas. His life is a testament to courage, strength, compassion, and unwavering love and support for his family and friends.
Born on January 16, 1960, in Oakland, California, to Mike and Geraldine Copeland. With his father’s service in...
Concepcion Rojas Leal "Mami"
December 17, 2025
Concepcion Rojas Leal, affectionately known as "Mami," was born on November 11, 1935, in Acatlán, Puebla, Mexico. She passed away peacefully at home on December 17, 2025, leaving behind a legacy woven with love, dedication, and countless cherished memories.
A primary school teacher and secretary, Mami's passion for education was evident in her early years. In a time when obtaining a...
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