Obituaries

Dec 5, 2023

Brian Johnson passed away on December 5, 2023. A memorial service in his memory will be Saturday, December 16, 2023 from 1:30pm to 2:30pm at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

Brian Johnson, affectionately known as BJ, passed away on December 5, 2023, leaving behind a legacy built on hard work, laughter, and kindness. He was born on August...

Dec 4, 2023

Johnnie Lois Hunt, 87, of Woodway, passed away Monday, December 4, 2023. Funeral services will be 10:00 am, Friday, December 8, at Grace Gardens, 8220 Woodway Drive, Woodway, with Rev. Kenny Prince officiating. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, Thursday, December 7, at Grace Gardens.

Johnnie was...

Dec 3, 2023

J.L. Beaird, 94, went to sleep on earth and awoke in heaven, December 3, 2023.

J.L. was born in Lufkin, Texas, December 4, 1928.  He married his wife of 61 years, Prebble Nunn Beaird, February 9, 1957.  Together, they lived most of their lives in Lufkin, Texas, before relocating to Waco, Texas, in 2013.  He was ordained...

Nov 25, 2023

Jimmy Wilbern Davis, formerly of Waco, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, at his daughter's home in Austin, Texas. He was 94 years old. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 30 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. A Graveside Service will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 1 at Waco...

Nov 23, 2023

Charles Elmer Maddux passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023 at the age of 92. Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m., Friday, December 1, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Drive, Woodway, Texas 76712. Service is to follow at 11 a.m.

Charlie was born on August 31, 1931 in Hewitt, Texas to parents Elmer...

Nov 21, 2023

Emilio Villa Pisana, 70, of Waco, TX passed away surrounded by loved ones on November 21st, 2023. Emilio was born on December 13th, 1952, to Olga and Emilio Segovia Villa in Piedras Negas, Mexico. A memorial will be at 5:00pm, Saturday November 25th, 2023, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel.

When Emilio moved to Waco he began...

Nov 21, 2023

Amber Townsend, joined the Lord in grace and took her first breath in Heaven on November 21, 2023, after a hard fought battle against cancer.  A visitation will be Sunday, November 26, 2023 from 5:00 to 7:00pm at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. A funeral service in her honor will be Monday, November 27, 2023 at 10:00am with a burial...

Nov 20, 2023

Wayne May, 79, of Hewitt, Texas passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023, at Regent Care of Woodway Nursing Facility in the presence of his wife and daughter after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s. At Wayne’s request there will be no funeral service. A memorial may be scheduled at a later date.

Wayne was born February 22,...

Nov 20, 2023

Marietta A. Pollard November 11, 1964 - November 20, 2023 of Robinson, Texas made her final journey Home peacefully, surrounded by her family.  Marietta was born in Manila Philippines and moved to the United States after marrying her great love, David C. Pollard.

She was the family matriarch, bringing her children and their families together at the...

Nov 20, 2023

Judith Eileen Robins, born July 1st, 1948, went to be with the lord on Monday, November 20, 2023, at the age of 75. A visitation and celebration of life for family and friends will be Saturday, December 2nd, 2023, from 2-4pm at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

Judy is the daughter of H.B and Margaret Sherrill of Waco....

Nov 19, 2023

Leta Nornen Guthrie Karsten, 95, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 19, 2023.  A burial will be in Mound City, Missouri at a later date.

Leta was born November 30, 1927 in Napier, Missouri.  She grew up in Missouri.  She was a bank teller in St. Joseph, Missouri.

She was an awesome woman, mother, grandmother, granny,...

Nov 19, 2023

Grace Hogan, finished her earthly race and went Home to the Lord on November 19, 2023, in Moody, Texas, at the age of 65. Grace was born on January 14, 1958, in Franklin, NJ, to the late John and Grace DeVries. She was preceded in death by her parents and her father-in-law, Norman Hogan. “Amazing Grace” was a ray...

Nov 17, 2023

Mario Asebedo, 74, of Waco passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Friday, November 17, 2023.  A Memorial Visitation with Military Honors will be 4-6 Friday, November 24, 2023 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

Mario was born February 2, 1949 in Mathis, Texas.  As a teen the family moved to McGregor, Texas. After school, Mario was...

Nov 16, 2023

Frances Ruth Wiggins went to be with the Lord November 16th, 2023. A Memorial Service will be Thursday, November 30, 11am at Grace Gardens Funeral Home with a time of visitation with family beginning at 10am the hour prior.   She loved her God, family and friends.  She was preceded by her husband of more than 60 years, Robert R....

Nov 14, 2023

On November 14, 2023 David Lee Arneson went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He is very much missed by his family and many friends. A memorial service will be at Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 2:30pm with Pastor Grant Kaul officiating at Grace Gardens Funeral Home in Waco, TX.

David was born...

Nov 13, 2023

Joyce Morris of Waco (formerly from McGregor) passed away Monday night, November 13, 2023 at the age of 82. Visitation will be Friday, November 17th from 6-8pm at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. Graveside Service will be Saturday, November 18th, 10am at McGregor Cemetery.

Joyce was born October 20, 1941 in San Angelo, Texas, the daughter of the...

Nov 13, 2023

Wanda Kay Ziegelt went home to Jesus on Monday, November 13, 2023. Wanda is proceeded in death by her parents, Milton and Mabel Hander, of Waco, Texas.  Wanda is survived by her sons; Keven and wife Jennifer, of Moody, Texas; Kent and wife Bonnie of Willis, Texas; and Kyle and wife Kristi of Lorena, Texas and seven grandchildren that...

Nov 12, 2023

Dr. Matthew E. Rafalski passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at home surrounded by his family. Matt was born in PA and has lived and worked in Waco for the last 7 years. He attended medical school at Johns Hopkins and completed his residency in family practice at Bristol Regional Medical Center in TN.

He...

Nov 12, 2023

Gary was born in Dallas, Texas to Myra Thompson Worsham and John David Worsham. He graduated from R. L. Turner High School in Farmers Branch, Texas in 1992 and attended Cedar Valley Community College. He then completed the Waco Police Department Academy and began a career with devotion and lifelong friendships.

As a patrolman,...