Obituaries

Richard Woodworth Jr

February 4, 2011

Richard Earl Woodworth, Jr. 54 of Hewitt went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 4, 2011 after a lengthy illness. He was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on June 6, 1956 to Richard and Dorothy Woodworth. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of twenty-five years, Olinda of Hewitt; sons, Ivan Woodworth III and Richard Woodworth III,...

Marjorie Dill

February 2, 2011

Biography Marjorie Johnson Dill, 82 of Waco, Texas (formerly of Ravenswood, WV) died on February 2, 2011 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on July 8, 1928 and grew up in Parkersburg, WV. She was the daughter of the late Kelsey and Alice (Butcher) Johnson. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59...

Francis Weik III

January 29, 2011

Francis Joseph Weik III age 61, of Waco passed away January 29, 2011 at a local nursing facility. Francis was born August 20, 1949 in Charleroi, Pennsylvania to Francis and Elaina Weik Jr. He worked at Lochridge Priest for 25 years. He is survived by his former wife Joyce Weik; a son William O. Lengacher of Wisconsin; a daughter Patricia...

Ernest Dalrymple

January 29, 2011

Ernest Lee Dalrymple age 90, of Waco passed away Saturday January 29, 2011 at a local nursing facility. Graveside Funeral Services will be held at 1PM Monday January 31, 2011 at Rosemound Cemetery with Pastor Gary Price officiating. Ernest was born February 28, 1920 in Waco, Texas to Emmitt and Della Dalrymple. He graduated from Waco High School and after...

Barbara Ramon

January 26, 2011

Barbara Young Ramon age 66, of Waco passed away at a hospital in Dallas, Wednesday January 26, 2011. Funeral Services are 10AM Saturday January 29, 2011 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be 6 to 8PM Friday January 28, 2011 at Grace Gardens. Barbara was born on November 18, 1944 in Thrall, TX to Jim and Etheline Young....

Linda Baxley

January 26, 2011

Linda S. Baxley died at Hillcrest Hospital in Waco, Texas, on Wednesday, January 26, 2011. A celebration of Linda’s life will be Saturday, February 26, 2011, at Armstrong Browning Library, located on the Baylor University Campus in Waco, Texas at 1:00 p.m. A reception will be held in Draper 207 located on the Baylor Campus immediately following the celebration. The...

Vernie Gaffney

January 19, 2011

Biography Funeral Services are pending... Facts Born: July 9, 1923 Death: January 19, 2011

Debra Martinez

January 16, 2011

Visitation

Thursday January 20, 2011 , 6 p.m.

Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel

Rosary

Thursday January 20, 2011 , 7 p.m.

Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel

Memorial Service

Friday January 21, 2011 , 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel

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Carolyn Johnson

January 16, 2011

Carolyn Sue Johnson went to be with our Lord Sunday, January 16, 2011. Services will be held at Grace Gardens Funeral Home at 2:00 pm January 19, 2011. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday January 18, 2011 from 6:00pm until 8:00 pm at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. Carolyn “Sue” was born October 11, 1945 in...

Lien Hansen

January 14, 2011

Lien N. Hansen, age 71 of Waco, Texas, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday evening, January 14, 2011. Lien was born on April 12, 1939 in Saigon, Vietnam. She married Gunnar Hansen, a U.S. serviceman and moved to the United States with their two daughters in 1962. Lien was a devoted Army wife and dedicated mother, steadfast...

Gary Todd

January 12, 2011

Gary Todd, age 60 of Waco, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011, at a local hospital with his family by his side. Celebration of life services will be Monday, Jan. 17, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. at Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Mike Toby officiating. Gary was born June 17, 1950, in Plainview,...

Randall Vrba

January 11, 2011

Randy Vrba, age 56 of Waco, passed away Tuesday morning, January 11, 2011. Graveside funeral services will be 3PM Friday January 14, 2011 at St. Martins Cemetery in Tours. The recitation of the Rosary will be at 6PM Thursday January 13, 2011 followed by a visitation from 7 to 8PM at Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel. Randy was born August...

Frances Howsley

January 10, 2011

Frances Gay Howsley, “Maw Maw”, 76, passed in peace on Monday, January 10, 2011 from complications of the heart. She was born in San Saba, Texas on March 8, 1934 to Melvin Lee and Eva Hunt. Gay overcame many adversities in her life which only served to make her a very strong and loving person. She owned and operated Opal’s...

Rebecca Wagner

January 4, 2011

SERVICES PENDING

Joseph Smith

January 4, 2011

Joseph Andrew “Jay” Smith passed away after a very short battle with cancer at his home, Jan. 4, 2011. Memorial Services will be Wednesday, January 12,2011 at the Houston Community College Administration Building at 2:00 p.m. 3100 Main Street, Houston, Texas Born March 26, 1955, he attended Midway and then TSTC. Upon graduation from TSTC, he accepted a position at...

Mark Batson

January 3, 2011

“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” –Psalm 73:26 George Mark Batson, 57, of Waco, beloved husband, faithful father, and dear friend went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 3, 2011. A memorial service celebrating Mark’s life will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, January 6th...

William Kocurek Jr

January 1, 2011

William J. “Bill” Kocurek Jr., age 79 of Waco, passed away, Saturday January 1, 2011, at a local nursing home. Graveside Services will be 2 pm, Monday, January 3, 2011 at Robinson Cemetery with Father Cyril officiating. Visitation will be 6 to 8 pm, Sunday January 2, 2011 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. The Recitation of the Rosary will...

Rolland (Bobe) Laxson

January 1, 2011

Rolland (Bobe) Laxson, age 62 of Lorena, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday January 1, 2011, at a local hospital with his family by his side. Funeral Services will be 10 am, Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Willie Clark officiating. Burial will follow at Davidson Cemetery. Visitation will be...

Nancy Lassiter

December 31, 2010

Nancy Ellen Lassiter, 76, of McGregor passed away Friday Dec. 31, 2010 at Providence Hospital in Waco, TX. A celebration of her life will be held Wed., Jan. 5, 2011, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at the American Legion in McGregor, TX. Nancy was born May 3, 1934 to Jess & Luddie Polston. On Nov 2nd, 1957, Nancy married John...

Samuel Kennard

December 27, 2010

Biography

Samuel D. Kennard, Sr., 37, of Waco, passed away on Monday, December 27, 2010 at a local hospital. Services will be held on Friday, December 31, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at Pleasant Olive Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation will be at Grace Gardens Funeral Home on Thursday, December 30 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Samuel is survived by his...