Obituaries

Shirley Ann Lewis

Feb 11, 2024

Shirley Ann Lewis passed away peacefully on February 11, 2024. A visitation will be Tuesday, February 13, 2024 from 5 to 7pm at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. A funeral service will be at 11:00am, Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

Shirley was born on April 7, 1939, to Benjamin Franklin Gierth and Mabel Gierth....

Doris Ruth (Stone) Buck

Feb 10, 2024

Doris Ruth (Stone) Buck passed away early Saturday morning, February 10, 2024, following a fall and a brief illness. A graveside memorial service and inurnment will be 2:00 pm. Saturday, February 17, 2024 at McGregor Cemetery with Mark Abbe officiating, under the direction of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr., Waco.

Doris was born on March...

Garrett Bond Robbins

Feb 9, 2024

Garrett Bond Robbins of Woodway, Texas entered his heavenly home peacefully in his sleep on February 9th, 2024. Garrett was born on November 9th, 1992 to John and Gaybeth Robbins in Georgetown, Texas. As a child, Garrett loved to read, skateboard, ride his bike, and play with his brothers, Robby and Travis. In high school, Garrett participated in FFA,...

Mark Anthony Lopez, Jr.

Feb 6, 2024

Mark Anthony Lopez, Jr., known for his endearing personality and kindhearted nature passed away on February 6, 2024. Born on April 11, 1991, in Waco, Texas, Mark brought joy and laughter to the lives of all those who were fortunate enough to know him.

Mark attended AJ Moore School during his formative years. It was during this...

Marilyn Mae (Myers) Smith

Feb 3, 2024

On 3 February 2024, Marilyn Mae Smith, 81 years old, went to be with the Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  Funeral Service will be 1:00 pm, Saturday, February 10, 2024 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, Dr. Joe Bailey will officate..  Interment will be at Waco Memorial Park with Military Honors.  A Visitation with the family will be 5:00 -...

Pamela Kerbs

Feb 1, 2024

Pam Deiterman Kerbs passed away suddenly February 1, 2024. A Graveside Service will be 10am, Saturday, February 10, 2024 at Lorena Cemetery.  A Visitation with the family will be 6-8 pm, Friday, February 9th at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

Pam was born November 24th 1948, in Waco. She attended St. Mary's Catholic School and was one of...

Helen Jane (Hardeman) Flowers

Feb 1, 2024

Helen J Hardeman Bronaugh Flowers passed away  on February 1, 2024 with her daughters at her side .   A memorial service will be held at a later date when the many family members can gather.

Helen was born December 10, 1928 in Delia, Texas to W.K. Hardeman and Sally Knox Hardeman.  She graduated from Prairie Hill High...

Ethelene (Gamble) Williford

Jan 30, 2024

Ethel Williford, of Waco, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2024 at the age of 97 surrounded by her family.  A Memorial Service in her honor will be at 2:00pm, February 10, 2024 at First Baptist Church of Comanche. Ethelene Gamble was born on October 6, 1926 in Jefferson County, Alabama to June and Blanche Gamble.  She was the...

David Eugene Lippe

Jan 28, 2024

It is with a heavy heart that we announce David Eugene Lippe, age 74, of Woodway, TX died peacefully at his home on January 28, 2024.  A visitation with family has been scheduled for 1:00pm on Sunday, February 4th, followed directly by a memorial service at Grace Garden Funeral Home in Waco, TX.  The inurnment, accompanied by military honors,...

Viola Frances (Jeske) Lammert

Jan 28, 2024

Vi Lammert passed away peacefully on Jan 28th, 2024.  Visitation will be 10:00 am, Wednesday, January 31st, in the fellowship hall of Zion Lutheran Church, 1126 W 6th St., McGregor Tx followed by a memorial service at 11:00 am.  Private inurnment will be at a later date in the McGregor Cemetery.

Vi was born Feb 25, 1926...

Kathleen Louise Silva

Jan 26, 2024

Kathleen Louise Silva, lovingly known as Kathe, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2024. A memorial service to honor Kathleen's remarkable life will take place 11:00am on February 10, 2024, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home in Waco.

She was born on August 17, 1949, in Harrison, Arkansas. Kathe touched the lives of those around her with her...

Allan Edgar Brueckner

Jan 25, 2024

Allan Edgar Brueckner “AL”, age 74, of Lorena, Texas went to be with the Lord, Thursday, January 25,2024. Allan was born in Queen’s, New York to Alfred H. Brueckner and Doris G. Brueckner on April 19,1949.

Allan was an amazing man, with many traits and talents. Allan joined the United States Navy in June of 1968. He...

Jerry Lee Welch

Jan 25, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for Jerry Lee Welch. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Madalene Bow Allen

Jan 23, 2024

Ms. Madalene Bow Allen passed away January 23, 2024 in Hewitt, Texas into the arms of her Lord.

A memorial service in her honor will be Wednesday, January 31, at 11:00 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

She was born in Houston Texas on December 2, 1947, to Douglas Maclaren Bow, Jr. and Ohma Smith. She...

Barbara Ann (Otis) Schultz

Jan 23, 2024

Barbara Ann Schultz was born in Houston, Texas, on October 15, 1932. She passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior on January 23, 2024.

Barbara graduated from the University of Texas in 1955 with a degree in Kinesiology. After graduation, she began teaching physical education at Southwest Texas State Teachers College (Texas State University)....

Lynette Muchow Baugh

Jan 22, 2024

Lynette Muchow Baugh, cherished daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, peacefully passed away on January 22, 2024, at her home surrounded by loved ones after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was 81 years old. Lynette’s heart overflowed with love, and she felt the warmth of that love from her family and friends as she transitioned to be...

Jimmie Dan Baber

Jan 21, 2024

Born to William Thomas and Ruby Baber in Nashville, Arkansas.

Jimmie Dan is survived by his younger brother, Michael Thomas Baber aka “Mickey”.

Married in 1956 for 67 years, to Carole Virginia Riley Baber. They have 5 children, Daniel (Janet), Debbie

(T.J.), Thomas (Nancy), John (Lori) and Samuel (Kristi, preceded in death).

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Albert Lee Brumfield

Jan 21, 2024

Albert Lee Brumfield, lovingly known as Al, peacefully passed away on January 21, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. A memorial visitation in his memory will be on Saturday, January 27, 2024 from 3:00 to 5:00pm at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, with military honors at 4:00pm. An inurnment will follow at McGregor Cemetery.

Born on November 25,...

Thomas Edward Elkjer

Jan 17, 2024

Thomas Edward Elkjer of Hewitt, Texas, known to friends and family as Tom, passed away on January 17, 2024, at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Temple, Texas, at the age of 80.

Tom was born on June 6, 1943, in Willmar, Minnesota, the eldest son of Betty and Byron Elkjer. After high school, he began...

"Debbie" Jean (Barker) Fogle

Jan 12, 2024

Debra "Debbie" Jean Fogle passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 12, 2024 at Hillcrest Hospital surrounded by her family.

Graveside services will be 1:00pm, Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Oakwood Cemetery.

Debbie was born July 10, 1953 in Fresno, California to Charles Barker and Bonnie Williams.

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