Obituaries

Aug 10, 2023

Sarah Elizabeth Mitchell Preddy went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ August 10, 2023. A memorial service celebrating her life will take place at 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at First Presbyterian Church, 1100 Austin Avenue, Waco, with Rev. Dr. Leslie King officiating. Interment will follow at the First Presbyterian Church Columbarium.

Sarah Elizabeth Mitchell...

Aug 7, 2023

Shelly Wooten-Fulp, 48, passed away surrounded by her loved ones after a brief, but courageous battle with cancer. A visitation will be Friday, August 11, 2023 at 10 AM with a memorial following at 11 AM at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

Shelly was born September 7, 1974 in Hubbard, TX to Rhonda Wooten-Thompson and Thomas Dewayne Wooten....

Aug 6, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our Son, Brother, and Father, Dustin John Garretson, 42 years old. Dustin was born October 4, 1980. He received his High School Diploma from Waco High in 1998. He went on to follow his father’s line of work and received his Journeyman’s license for plumbing in 2017...

Aug 5, 2023

Ralph Lee Duffield passed into the arms of the Lord on August 5, 2023. A memorial service for Ralph will be at the Copperas Cove Masonic Lodge, on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at 4:00pm.

Ralph was born on July 23, 1941 in Royalton, Illinois to Ruby and Ralph Williams. Ralph enlisted in the United States Army in...

Aug 1, 2023

On Tuesday August 1, 2023 Stacy Holder Farrar- Loving wife, mother, aunt and grandmother, went on to be with the lord at the age of 64. A visitation with family will be Monday, August 7, 2023 for 7-9 PM at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. Services will be the following day Tuesday, August 8th, 2023 at 10AM with Ronnie Geeslin...

Jul 29, 2023

“Music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.

The music is medicine for the mind and soul.”

Educator, and musician, Scott J. Stulir loved music and shared it with everyone. The music he shared will remain in the hearts of those he came in touch with....

Jul 29, 2023

Melvyn Earl “Mel” Post passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 29, 2023, in Waco, Texas. The family will have a private graveside service.

Mel was born on October 24, 1930, in Topeka, Kansas to the late Dorothy Ruth Johnson and Clarence Alvin Post. During his youth, he worked various jobs and was active in Sea Scouts.  He...

Jul 26, 2023

With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Len Sadosky III, a beloved father, grandfather, and true beacon of kindness and love. Len left this world on July 26th, 2023, at the age of 59. Leaving behind a legacy that will forever be etched in our hearts.

Len was born on January 23rd, 1964 in Grand...

Jul 23, 2023

Colleen Nall, 54, of Lorena, passed away unexpectedly on July 23, 2023, at her home. A celebration of life/memorial service will be held at 6pm, Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Meadowbrook Baptist Church, with Pastor David Cozart of Meadowbrook Baptist Church officiating. Colleen was born April 28, 1969, in Nuremberg, Germany to Kenneth and Judith Knopp. Growing up along...

Jul 22, 2023

Richard Graves of Hewitt, Texas passed away on Jul 22, 2023. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jul 22, 2023

Jack Thomas Herrin, 38, of Waco Texas, passed away in a tragic accident on July 22, 2023, in Taos, New Mexico.  A celebration of his extraordinary life will be announced later.

Jack was born September 10, 1984, in Waco Texas. He graduated from Austin High School then continued his education, graduating with Honors from St. Edward’s University...

Jul 22, 2023

Richard Wayne “Dick” Graves, of Woodway, Texas, went to  be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ the morning of July 22, 2023. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 25th, from 6 to 8 PM at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, in Woodway. The memorial service is scheduled for Wednesday, July 26 at 1:00 PM at First Baptist Church in Woodway,...

Jul 21, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Francis Eugene Corbin. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jul 18, 2023

Karen Maree Faseler of Waco went to be with her Savior on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at the age of 72.

Karen was born on August 7, 1950 in San Antonio, Texas to Milton and Helen Wiemers. She grew up in San Antonio and graduated from Robert E. Lee High School. In her adult years, she worked...

Jul 18, 2023

Marjorie Ann Blair of Waco Texas passed away on July 18, 2023 where she was a resident at St. Anthony’s Care Center.  Margie’s Celebration of Life Memorial services will be held at Grace Gardens Funeral Home in Woodway Texas on Friday July 21, 2023. The visitation is at 10:30 and services will begin at 11:30. A private inurnment will...

Jul 17, 2023

Marshall Burns of Waco, passed away on July 17, 2023. A visitation will be 10-11 AM, Saturday, August 5, 2023 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel, with a memorial service at 11 AM. Rev. Scott Rhodes will officiate. Inurnment will be at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen.

Marshall was born July 6, 1973 to Richard...

Jul 16, 2023

Charles R. Lynch, 82, of Waco, Texas departed this life on Sunday, July 16, 2023.  A visitation with his family and church family will be 4:30 pm on Tuesday, August 1st at St. Andrew Orthodox Church in Woodway.  A Funeral Service will follow at 5:30pm, with a meal after the service.  Burial will be 11 am, Wednesday, August 2nd...

Jul 15, 2023

John W. Banks II, of Lorena, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. A graveside funeral service will be held at 10 AM, Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at Lorena Cemetery.

John was born August 17, 1940 in Fort Worth, TX to John W. Banks and June Banks. From an...

Jul 10, 2023

Erma Jeanette Sharp Polk passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023, 9 days short of her 97th birthday.   Visitation will be Wednesday, July 12, 2023 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.  Graveside services will be held Thursday, July 13, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Lorena Cemetery.

Erma (known as “Tot” to her family) was born July...

Jul 8, 2023

Daniel Shane Coker, Jr. passed into the arms of the Lord on July 8, 2023 after a fatal car accident. A visitation will be from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, Friday July 14, 2023 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. A funeral service will be at 1:00pm, Saturday, July 15, 2023 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home with an interment following at Moore...