Obituaries

October 26, 2023

Naty Valdez Pierce 78, of McGregor, Texas passed away Thursday, October 26, 2023 at St Catherines in Waco.  Funeral services will be Saturday, November 4, 2023 beginning at 10 AM at Grace Gardens in Waco with Pastor Chris Marsh officiating.  A visitation will be, Friday, November, 3, 2023 from 6-8 PM  at Grace Gardens Funeral Home with a Rosary...

October 22, 2023

James Wayne McKamie was born April 26, 1933, to Dudley Clarence McKamie and Mary Ellen McKamie. He was the youngest of four children. He passed from this life on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at the age of 90 years.

All of Wayne’s early education was in the Moody Public School System from which he graduated in 1950....

October 17, 2023

Annette Soto passed Tuesday, October 17th in the loving company of her two daughters Destiny, and Jocelyn, Jocelyn’s husband Michael, and her children’s father Tony Soto. A memorial service in her honor will be 2:00pm, Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

Annette was born February 5th, 1969, in Salinas, California.

Annette was...

October 17, 2023

Connie Jo Walters Brumley, 70, of McGregor, Texas, passed away suddenly, Tuesday, October 17, 2023.  Services will be at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, visitation with the family will be from 2-3pm, Friday, October 20, 2023 with a celebration of her life starting at 3pm.

Connie was born July 10, 1953 in Waco, Texas, the only child of...

October 11, 2023

Cindy (Smith) Oden, 68, of Hewitt, passed away on October 11, 2023 surrounded by her family. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, October 17 th from 5-7 pm at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. A visitation will be held from 5-6 with a time of remembrance to begin at 6.

Cindy was born April 28, 1955 in...

October 11, 2023

Debra Lanette Armstrong, lovingly known to friends and family as "Debbie," was born September 20, 1952, and passed to her heavenly reward on October 11, 2023.

She is survived and fondly remembered by her mother, Emily Geraldine Turner; daughter, Kerri Sullivan Sims; sister, Barbara Sullivan; and  grandchildren William Richardson and Emmaleigh Richardson.  She was preceeded in death...

October 9, 2023

Our dear beautiful mother, Ophelia (Faye) Marquez Zamarripa was welcomed into God’s kingdom on Monday morning, October 9, 2023. Services for Faye are planned at Grace Garden Funeral Home in Woodway, TX. Viewing visitation will be Sunday, October 15, 2023, from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm, and funeral services on Monday, October 16, 2023, at 11:00 am officiated by...

October 7, 2023

James “Jimmy” Clyde Cox, 78, of Waco, passed peacefully into the arms of his savior Saturday, October 7, 2023 with his loved ones by his side.  A celebration of his life will be 3 pm, Monday, October 16, 2023 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home with Bob Patterson officiating.

Jimmy was born September 4, 1945 in Waco, Texas...

October 1, 2023

How appropriate it is that Martha Gentle left her earthly journey and into the arms of Jesus on a harvest moon night, early Sunday, October 1, 2023. Her love of having her hands in the soil was one of her greatest joys.  A visitation with the family will be from 10-11am, Thursday, October 5th, 2023 at Grace Gardens Funeral...

September 27, 2023

Paul Steven Fox, 63, of McGregor, passed away on September 27th, 2023. A visitation will be from 10-11 am, followed by a celebration of life from 11-12pm, Friday, October 6th, 2023, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel. A private burial will occur at a later date with family. Paul was born March 7, 1960, in Hastings, Minnesota, to Richard...

September 27, 2023

Malur Narayanaswamy Srinivasan passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023. Services will be Friday, September 29, 2023 at 1PM at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

Dr. Malur Narayanaswamy Srinivasan’s life was one of dedication, determination, and kindness. His was a life of devotion to God and family, and one of great professional achievement.

Srini was the son...

September 25, 2023

The country lost another member of the “Greatest Generation“ when Franklin B. Galbreath went to be with his beloved wife, Patty and to reunite with his shipmates of the 29th Seabees. Frank passed away peacefully at the age of 96 with family by his side on Sept. 25th. He is survived by three step children, Vivian Karen Greenawalt and...

September 24, 2023

Jerry Dean Jester, a devoted husband, loving father, cherished "Papaw," peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 24th, surrounded by his beloved family. He was 70 years old. Services to celebrate Jerry's life will be Monday, October 2nd, at 1:00 PM at Grace Garden Funeral Home in Waco, Texas, visitation with the family will take...

September 21, 2023

Maverick Blaze Holman, son of Allyssa and Ronald Holman was stillborn on Thursday September 21, 2023. Though we were cut so short on our time with you, we know you are in God’s arms in Heaven. You are our first son and there will never be a day that we don’t think about you and your precious face. You...

September 20, 2023

Baby David Francisco Clayton was born silent into this world on September 20, 2023, but his little life spoke volumes. Baby David spent only moments in our arms but he will forever be in our hearts. He leaves to cherish him memory; parents, Gabriella Aguilera and Brandon Clayton, siblings; Patric Clayton, Haylie Clayton, Grandparents; Patricia Sandoval (Isidro Sandoval), Angela...

September 20, 2023

Russell Cate, 84, of Speegleville, entered his heavenly reward on Wednesday, September 20, 2023.  A Celebration of his life will be 10:30am, Thursday, September 28, 2023 at Speegleville Baptist Church, with Dr. Joe Bailey officiating.

Russell was born October 21, 1938 in Waco, Texas, the only child of H.H. and Leona Cate. He was a graduate of...

September 20, 2023

James “Jim” Alton Walsleben, age 86, of Hewitt, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023. Funeral Service will be 2pm, Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home in Waco.  A visitation with the family will begin at 1 pm.  Burial will follow at Valley Mills Cemetery.

Jim was born in Clifton, Texas on February 24, 1937...

September 18, 2023

Franklin Lee Campbell, 77, of Gatesville, passed away on September 18 at his home surrounded by his family and friends, after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. A memorial service and visitation will be held on Saturday, September 23, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Grace Gardens Funeral Home's chapel. His burial will be at a later date...

September 16, 2023

(D.D.) Delores Ann Dillard Evans, 80, of Waco passed away peacefully Saturday, September 16, 2023, with her son Harvey and grandson Cody, by her side.  A Memorial Service will be 10 am, Saturday, September 23rd at Central United Methodist Church in Waco.

D.D. was born October 14,1942 in Temple Tx to Lillian and Boyd Dillard. She was...

September 13, 2023

Arthur (Art) Fredrick Stelley, Jr. of Waco, Texas, passed away September 13, 2023. A memorial service will be 11AM,  October 4, 2023, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home with Rev. Scott Rhodes officiating.

Art was born March 18, 1924, on the family farm in Boone County, Nebraska. He spent his childhood and early youth farming and attending the...