Obituaries

Naomi Ruth Sawyer Meharg Sparks Kyser

December 3, 2011

Naomi Ruth Sawyer Meharg Sparks Kyser A sweet and gentle soul has returned home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Naomi Ruth passed away quietly and peacefully on December 3, 2011 at Providence Hospital in Waco, Texas, after a long illness. Born in Austin, Texas on July 11, 1939 to Guy Stanley Sawyer II and Ruth McMullen Sawyer, Naomi...

Byron Tollet

December 3, 2011

Billy Montgomery

December 2, 2011

Billy Gene Montgomery passed away December 2, 2011. Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, December 8, 2011 at Woodway First United Methodist Church. Service officiated by Reverend John Dirk and Dr. J. Allen Goss. Participating in the service is Dawn Gilliland, Diaconal Minister at Woodway First United Methodist Church and Wesley Gilliland. Billy was born August 29, 1933 in...

Edith Daniels Dietrich

November 29, 2011

Edith Lorena Cantrell Daniels Dietrich passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2011 after a short illness. She was dearly loved by her 7 siblings, many nieces, nephews and their children. Anyone that came in contact with Edee was immediately and forever changed by her gentle, loving spirit. Edee is survived by her children, Peggy, Billy Don, Terry, Trevor and Timothy. Edee,...

T.R. Dean

November 24, 2011

Send Flowers T.R. Dean March 21, 1923 - November 24, 2011

T.R. Dean age 88, of Moody passed away Thursday November 24, 2011 at his home with his family by his side. Funeral Services will be 2PM Sunday November 27, 2011 at The Well Church with Pastor Jason Dean officiating. Burial will follow at Buckhorn Cemetery. Visitation will be...

Luis Hernandez

November 23, 2011

Funeral Services are Pending..

Betty Rush

November 23, 2011

Betty Rush age 63, of Mexia passed away Wednesday November 23, 2011 at a local hospital. A Celebration of Life Service is planned for Saturday December 3, 2011 at a friend’s home on Lake Mexia. Betty was born on December 17, 1947 in Sherman, Texas to Keith and Mary Jo Watkins. She graduated from Tom Bean High School in 1967...

Gary Pirkle

November 22, 2011

Gary O. Pirkle, 73, of Hewitt, died Tuesday evening, after living with leukemia for a year. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, November 26, at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, November 25, in Bean’s Parlor at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. Gary was born in Porter, Alabama, and his family moved to McCamey,...

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,...