Obituaries

Jennifer Crowder

November 19, 2011

The Lord called Jennifer Crowder home, in her sleep on November 19, 2011 at the age of 32. A celebration and memorial of Jennifer's life will be held Monday, November 28, 2011 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. The Lord chose to loan Jennifer to Ron and Dee Crowder on November 28, 1978. She was...

Peter Anderson

November 19, 2011

Peter Kenneth Anderson of Waco, Texas passed away at his home on November 19, 2011. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, and a memorial service will be held at St. Matthew Lutheran Church on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. Peter was born on...

Chester Allen

November 15, 2011

Biography

No services planned.

Facts Born: August 20, 1942 Death: November 15, 2011

Judy McMillan

November 15, 2011

Judy Colene McMillan, 63, loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and devoted teacher passed away Nov. 15, 2011 surrounded by her loving family. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18 at the First United Methodist Church of Moody, Pastor William Sterling officiating. Burial will follow at the Moody Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. , Thursday, Nov....

Ripley Smithwick

November 11, 2011

Biography

Ripley Wayne Smithwick went home to be with the Lord on November 11, 2011 at the age of 68 at his home in Crawford, Texas. A memorial service will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 19, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home in Waco, with Chaplain Gene Smithwick officiating. Ripley was born March 3, 1943 in Galveston, Texas. His parents...

Reginald Russell

November 11, 2011

The spirit of Reginald (Regie) Edward Russell departed this world at home on November 11, 2011. Regie requested no service, but a remembrance celebration at his home with his family on December 3, 2011 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. He leaves behind his wife of 34 years, Diane Byford Russell, son, Justin Russell, step-son, Andy Kienitz, sister, Barbara Chenot...

Dixie January

November 11, 2011

Dixie Ann January age 28, of Waco died in a tragic accident Friday November 11, 2011. Funeral Services will be 9AM Tuesday November 15, 2011 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Lee Farmer officiating. Visitation will be 6 to 8PM Monday at Grace Gardens. Dixie was born January 23, 1983 in Waco, TX to George and Patricia...

Keighton Farrenkopf

November 10, 2011

Biography

Keighton R. Farrenkopf age 15, went to be with the Lord Thursday November 10, 2011 at a childrens hospital in Dallas. Funeral Services will be 2PM Sunday at Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jeremy LaBorde officiating. Visitation will be 6 to 8 PM Saturday November 12, 2011 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. Keighton was born May...

Brandon Rath

November 9, 2011

Brandon Jonah Rath, 24 years old, Austin, Texas, passed away at 2:30 a.m. on November 9, 2011, at Seton Hospital, Austin, Texas. His death was caused by an Asthma attack and related pneumonia. He, his mother, and his sister moved to McGregor, Texas in 1988 after the death of his father, Randy. They resided for a short time in McGregor...

Jeannine McKerall

November 6, 2011

Jeannine McKerall age 81, of Woodway passed away Sunday November 6, 2011 at Providence Hospital surrounded by her family. Funeral Services will be 1PM Wednesday November 9, 2011 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jim Gray officiating. Burial will follow at Moore Cemetery, Chalk Bluff. Visitation will be from 6 to 8PM Tuesday November 8, 2011 at Grace...

Andy Back

November 4, 2011

Andy Back age 59, of Waco passed away Friday November 4, 2011 at a local care facility. Funeral Services will be 10AM Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jim Gray officiating. Visitation will be 6 to 8PM Monday, November 7, 2011 at Grace Gardens. Andy was born December 25, 1951 in Staten Island, New...

Danny Hammond

November 3, 2011

Biography

Danny Lee Hammond was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma on September 8, 1930. A memorial/visitation service will be Sunday Nov. 6th 1:30-3:30 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. Danny worked for M&M Mars for over 20 years, retiring in 1995. He was a craftsman, artisan, and perfectionist in all his work. Whatever you had in mind or he thought of,...

Tommy Sharp

November 2, 2011

After a brave battle with cancer, the Good Lord called Tommy G. Sharp age 66, of Lorena home on Wednesday November 2, 2011 with his family by his side. Graveside services will be 10AM Monday November 7, 2011 at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 4PM to 6PM Sunday afternoon November 6, 2011 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel....

Minnie "Min" Monnig

November 1, 2011

Minnie (Min) Monnig age 86, of Waco passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at her daughter’s residence. Services will be at 3:00 PM, Thursday, November 3, 2011 at Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum. Min was born on February 16, 1925, at Hillcrest Hospital in Waco to Jack and Emma Lindsey. Min graduated from Waco High School. In 1943, she started...

Ralph Chaney

October 28, 2011

Biography

After a long fight with cancer, Ralph is no longer in pain. Ralph A. Chaney was born on March 15, 1954 to Fred and Dorothy Chaney in Bonham, Texas. He attended schools in Paris, Texas graduating in 1973. He worked for Earth Grain and Kimberly Clark many years and his final years were spent working for Holt Cat...

Jimmie Stelley

October 26, 2011

Jimmie Lee May Stelley died Wednesday, October 26, 2011. Jimmie, the daughter of Joe Sidney May and Dovie Bolin May, was born on September 1, 1926 at her grandparents’ home in Blevins, Texas. She was reared in Waco, Texas, graduated from Waco High School and attended Lamar University. She married Lt. Arthur F. Stelley on June 15, 1945. Their first...

Artie Huff

October 25, 2011

Artie Creola Huff , 97, passed away Tuesday October 25, 2011 at a local hospital. A Memorial Service will be held at 3PM Wednesday November 2, 2011 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home in Waco, Texas. Creola was born on April 12, 1914 in Mosheim, Texas to Horace and Winnie Rae Riddle. She had one brother, Edwin Riddle of Oglesby,...

Mulji Patel

October 25, 2011

Facts Born: October 29, 1959 Death: October 25, 2011

Cathryn Bolfing-Gilliam

October 23, 2011

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Cathryn Bolfing-Gilliam, 58, of Waco passed away Oct. 23 at Hillcrest Hospital with her family by her side. Cathy graduated from McGregor High School and resided in Waco. She was a long time employee of Acosta Sales and Marketing and was a member of the Creative Home Arts Club. Her grandchildren were the most important part...

Bonnie Gunn

October 23, 2011

Bonnie Sue Gunn, age 68, of Waco passed away peacefully Sunday, October 23, 2011 at her home. Graveside Services will be 11am Friday at Waco Memorial Park Cemetery with Father John T. Wells officiating. Bonnie was born July 21, 1943 in Waco, Texas to James and Leoma Gunn. She graduated from Waco High School in 1961 and had recently...