Obituaries

May 22, 2023

Gloria Meadows, 80, of Hewitt, Texas passed into eternal rest on Monday, May 22, 2023. A graveside service will be 11 am, Friday, May 26, 2023, at Waco Memorial Park, with Dr. Scott Rhodes officiating.  A viewing will be 9 am to 10 am, Friday, May 26, 2023, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

Gloria was born on...

May 22, 2023

Margaret (Schulte) Gohlke, 96, of Crawford, received the fulfillment of her baptism, Monday, May 22, 2023.  Funeral Service will be 2pm, Thursday, May 25, 2023, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Crawford, with Rev. Tom Beers officiating.  A Visitation with the family will begin at 12:45 in the fellowship hall.

Margaret was born April 18, 1927, to...

May 17, 2023

James Allen Campbell passed away May 17, 2023. A memorial service to honor James will be Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 5:00pm at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

James Allen Campbell was born in Waco, Texas. He has one younger brother, Shelby Campbell, who is one year, two months younger. He also has one older brother on his...

May 17, 2023

Mamie Lee Lavender of Hewitt, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at the age of 95. Services will be at 12 noon Wednesday, May 24, 2023, in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr. A visitation will be the hour prior the service. Mamie Lee was born October 2, 1927 to  James Pressley and Jessie...

May 16, 2023

When life is a game and you are born to play, the closest thing to heaven is the Fifth Quarter.

Noel Frank Sr., who exited the Court on May 16th, was born to play.

Noel’s children, Nikki Martin and Noel, Jr. along with Noel, Jr.’s family, would like to invite you to join us in...

May 16, 2023

David Milton Brooks, 87, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. He died peacefully with family and friends by his side. A visitation will be from 11:00am to 1:00pm Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel in Woodway, TX. Graveside services will be Sunday, May 21, 2023, at 1:00pm at the Stanford Chapel Cemetery in Lorena,...

May 14, 2023

“Well done, my good and faithful servant.”  Matthew 25:23

Jim Brooks received his crown of righteousness on Sunday, May 14, 2023.

Three words that describe the life Jim lived are faith, family and friends.  All of these traits were lived with decades of commitment.  A memorial service will be May 25, in the sanctuary of...

May 13, 2023

Jay C. Whitt passed away after a lengthy illness on Saturday, May 13, 2023, in Houston, Texas. He was born in Waco, Texas on August 2, 1952, to the late J.D. and Nita Whitt. He attended Waco public schools and graduated from Baylor University with a degree in Accounting. Upon his graduation, he moved to the Houston area, where...

May 13, 2023

Gabriel Moran of McGregor passed away Saturday afternoon, May 13, 2023, at the age of 37.  Visitation will be 6 to 8 P.M. Monday, May 22, 2023, in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funera Home, 8220 Woodway Dr., Waco.  The funeral service will be 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, May 23, 2023 in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home. with...

May 13, 2023

Randy Scott Williams passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus, surrounded by his loving family, at Providence Hospice Place on May 13, 2023.

Randy was born to James and Hinia Williams on December 29, 1958 in Orlando, Florida. Randy grew up in Waco, where he attended Richfield High School. He played football and was a proud member...

May 11, 2023

Lucio Ruiz, 37, of Waco, Texas, passed away on May 11, 2023.

Lucio was born on April 25, 1986 to Ignacio and Mary Ascención Ruiz in Waco, Texas.

After Lucio graduated from Midway High School in 2004, he started working in the restaurant business as a cook. However, concrete construction had been in roots. Lucio...

May 11, 2023

Norma Lee Ashby, of McGregor, passed away Thursday afternoon, May 11, 2023, at the age of 94.  Visitation will be 6 to 8 P.M. Wednesday, May 17, 2023, in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr.  The funeral service will 2:00 P.M. Thursday, May 18, 2023, at Zion Lutheran Church in McGregor with Rev. J.T. Miller...

May 11, 2023

Janice Lee Griffin passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023. Janice was born on May 28, 1937 to Herbert Lee Cherry and Lilian “Opal” Maricle in Waco, Texas.

Ms. Griffin was a devoted mother and loved her three children dearly. She was a proud woman and a member of the ladies Axillary at the VFW #6008.

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May 11, 2023

Thomas Edwin “Ed” Carter, 94, passed away peacefully with loving family members in his presence. Alert to the very end, he entered his divine resting place with much anticipation and joy. On December 30, 1928 Ed was born in Atlanta, Georgia where he lived until adulthood. Ed never had any doubts about his roots and never had questions about...

May 7, 2023

Linn Marshall McFadden, age 84, passed away at home surrounded by his loved ones on Sunday, May 7th, 2023. Memorial services will be at Killeen Veterans Cemetery with full military honors on Thursday, May 25th at 11am with interment to follow.

Mr. McFadden was known by many names Linn, Dad, Pop and PawPaw. Linn was preceded in...

May 5, 2023

Matthew Austin Strahan 42, entered Heaven on Friday, May 5, 2023 after a brief illness, where he was welcomed by other family members.

Matt was born to Mike & Judy Strahan on August 5, 1980.  He grew up in Lorena, graduating from Lorena High School. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, camping and fishing.

He was...

May 2, 2023

Pat Smith, 86, of Waco, was reunited in Heaven with her husband Perry on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.  A Visitation with her family will be 5-7 pm, Thursday, May 4th at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.  A Graveside Service will be 10 am, Friday, May 5th at Waco Memorial Park Cemetery with Bro. Roy Marshall officiating.

Patricia Ann...

May 1, 2023

Kenneth Keith Raveill departed this life on 5/1/2023 for eternal rest with his Heavenly Father. Ken was a lifelong member of the Community of Christ Church and had a deep love for the Urantia Book.

Born on 8/16/1926 to Edgar Raveill and Johnnie McPherson Raveill in Warrensburg, Missouri, he was the oldest of 3 sons. He went...

Apr 30, 2023

Carman Louise Price Yarbro, 48, of Marlin, Texas was welcomed by her Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 30, 2023.  She was surrounded by loved ones.  A Memorial Service will be 1:00 pm, Saturday, May 6th at Grace Gardens Funeral Home in Waco.

Carman was born January 26, 1975 in Fairmont, West Virginia.  Her family moved to...

Apr 30, 2023

Our beloved father, Kenneth Ray Weldon, went home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on April 30, 2023 at the age of 87. Visitation with the family will be at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr, Waco, Texas on Tuesday, May 2, from 5:30-7:30 pm. A celebration of life service will be held at Brazos Meadows Baptist...