Obituaries

March 14, 2024

Sherman W. Gamble, 79, of Hewitt, passed away on March 14, 2024. He was born on August 19, 1944, in Tooele, Utah, and later attended the College of Southern Utah. Sherman proudly served in the Air Force and was stationed at Connally Air Force Base in Waco, where he met the love of his life, Sherry Abood. After retiring...

March 12, 2024

Delmer Neuman passed away March 12, 2024. A memorial visitation will be from 6pm to 8pm, Friday, March 16, 2024 at Zion Lutheran Church in McGregor, Texas. A memorial service in his honor will be at 2pm, Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Zion Lutheran Church.

Born in Coryell City, Delmer was the son of Robert and Clara...

March 11, 2024

Gena went home to be with her Lord on March 11.2024. She was born on November 11,1930 to Graydon and Ethyl Webb. She graduated from McGregor High School in 1947, attended 4C College and Baylor University. 

She married Terry Lynn on November 6, 1959 in Waco and resided in Little Rock, Arkansas, and Texarkana until they retired in Waco in 1988. 

Gena...

March 8, 2024

Charles Michael Robins, born January 27th, 1948, went to be with the lord on Friday, March 8th, 2024, at the age of 76. A visitation for family and friends will be Thursday, March 21st, 2024, from 6-8pm at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

Mike is the son of Mervin and Emogene Robins - Alaminski of Waco. He married...

March 7, 2024

Ruben Ramirez Martinez, Sr. passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024, surrounded by his family and friends. A time of visitation with the family will be Monday, March 11, 2024, from 6-8 PM with a memorial service following the next morning Tuesday, March 12, 2024, beginning at 11am at Grace Gardens Funeral Home with Alvan Jacob officiating.

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March 5, 2024

Leellyn Watson Simpson went to be with Jesus on March 5, 2024, a couple of weeks shy of her 88th birthday. A Celebration of Life service will be at 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 11, 2024 at Columbus Avenue Baptist Church (“CABC”) in Waco, Texas. Visitation with the family will begin an hour prior at 10:00 a.m. at CABC.

March 3, 2024

With heavy hearts, the family of Lynn Keith Roberson mourns his passing at the age of 78 on March 3, 2024, at his residence in Lorena, Texas. A memorial service to celebrate Lynn's life will from 12pm - 2pm, March 9, 2024, at Woodway First United Methodist Church. Lynn was born on April 13, 1945, in Port Arthur, Texas,...

February 29, 2024

Euegiena Marie Morgan, known to all as Gigi, of McGregor, passed away at home on February 29, 2024, after a courageous battle with lung disease. A Memorial Service will be at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, Saturday, March 16 with a time of visitation beginning at 1pm and services beginning at 2pm.

Gigi was born November 19, 1962,...

February 27, 2024

February 26, 2024

Dora Lee Welch, born on January 17, 1946, peacefully passed away in her sleep on February 26, 2024. As a native of Austin, Texas, her early life was filled with a love for horses and guns, fostering a spirit of adventure and independence. In later years, she found joy in marrying Tommy Welch and settling down in Waco. An...

February 23, 2024

Shirley Jeaneen Terrell, 81, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on February 23, 2024. To most, she was known as Jeaneen or Nene, but to her grandchildren she was lovingly known as Granny, and to her great grandchildren as Big Granny. These titles were what she was most proud of in life. She brought out the best in all...

February 22, 2024

Barbara Ann Cole Grenman, 85, of McGregor, Texas passed away peacefully.  As per her wishes, there will be no memorial service.

Barbara was born Christmas Day, 1938 in McGregor, Texas to Bennie and Lillie Cole.  She spent most of her life in McGregor, a community she dearly loved. She had two sons, Robert and Wade.  She was...

February 22, 2024

Steve M. Besa, Jr., 81, of Woodway, Texas passed away on February 22, 2024 in Woodway, Texas.  Steve was born in Austin, Texas on October 12, 1942 to the late Rose Estrada and Steve Besa, Sr.  Steve was raised in Austin, Texas and attended Johnston High School and then went into the United States Air Force.  After his time...

February 21, 2024

Betty Lou Poteet, 85, of Waco, Texas, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024, in Waco, Texas.

Betty was born in Waco on September 19, 1938, to E.C. and Johnnie Rae Behringer. She attended Waco High School, graduating  1956. After her children started school, she worked as a receptionist for Dr. Carter and later retired from TU Electric....

February 20, 2024

Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:14 (NIV)

On Tuesday evening, February 20, 2024, The Lord welcomed his precious daughter, Diane DeLuca.

Diane was born October 22, 1946 in Waco, Texas to loving parents R.C. and...

February 20, 2024

Zava Koelzer, born on February 21, 1934 in Corpus Christi, Texas, peacefully passed away on February 20, 2024, at Baylor Scott and White Hospital. She graduated from Waco High School and dedicated her life to her family and community. Zava was married to John E. Hill, Sr. until his passing, and later found love again with Joseph Koelzer, whom...

February 20, 2024

Patricia “Pat” Collins of Waco passed away on February 20, 2024 at the age of 79 surrounded by loved ones. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 from 6-8 PM at Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel.

Pat was born on April 5, 1944 in San Antonio, Texas to Melvin and Robbie Herron.She was the...

February 18, 2024

Regina Michele Perkins, 51, passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 18, 2024 at her home in Lorena, Texas. She celebrated her first birthday in heaven with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 27 at 11:00 a.m. at Grace Gardens Funeral Home in Woodway, Texas. Burial will follow at Stanford...

February 18, 2024

James Knox passed away February 18, 2024, in Waco, Texas. James was born April 30, 1955, in Trenton, Michigan. As a child, James enjoyed playing Little League Baseball. Upon finishing his education, James spent his professional life as a roofer.

In his leisure time, James enjoyed all things Dallas Cowboys, being a huge fan for many years....

February 17, 2024

Beverly Mae Scott went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 17, 2024.

"Boots" as she was known by her family and friends was born September 3, 1927, in Council Hill, Oklahoma. When she moved to Odessa, Texas after high school, she meet the love of her life, Wallace A. (W.A.) Scott. They...