Obituaries

Jun 7, 2023

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Madhuben Bhakta, a beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished member of our family. Madhuben breathed her last on June 7, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on March 5, 1939, in India, and her remarkable journey touched the lives of many.

Madhuben led a...

Jun 4, 2023

Ron Sheffield passed away Sunday, June 4th in the comfort of his home in Eddy, Texas. He was born in Grove Hill, Alabama on June 21, 1954 to Henry and Patsy Sheffield. He met his beloved wife in Dallas and they shared forty-three years of marriage before her passing in 2021. They had a son, Ronnie Langston, and a...

Jun 1, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Michael J. Prahl, currently a resident of Woodway, Texas.  He died at the age of 30 on June 1, 2023.  Michael is survived by his beloved wife, Alison Hessling Prahl, his loving parents, Bill and Cecilia Prahl, his Best Man and brother, Will Prahl, aunts and uncles,...

Jun 1, 2023

Michael James Leatherwood passed away into the arms of Jesus at Providence Hospice Place on June 1, 2023.

Visitation will be from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, Monday, June 5, 2023, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. A second visitation will be 12:00pm to 2:00pm, Tuesday, June 6 at Marshall & Marshall Funeral Home in Hillsboro. Funeral services will be...

May 30, 2023

Richard Ashton Carrel, 79, of Hewitt, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023.

Rick was born on February 14, 1944, to Marion Jackson Carrel and Norma Leona Carrel in Steelville, Missouri. After graduating as class valedictorian of Malden High School in 1961, he made plans to study at Southeast Missouri State College. However, as life typically...

May 28, 2023

William Ivan Taverner, affectionately known as Mr. T., was born on February 6, 1971, in Las Cruces, NM. He went to be with Jesus on May 28, 2023, in Waco, TX.

Bill graduated from Midway High School in 1989 and from Southwest Texas State University in 1993. Bill married the love of his life, Donielle, on May...

May 25, 2023

Leah Frerichs, 63, of Lorena, Texas passed away on Thursday, May 25th, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. The Memorial Service will be 2 pm, Tuesday, May 30 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

Leah Medearis Frerichs was born February 26, 1960 to Sonia and Larry Medearis in Denison, Texas. She was a Conroe High School graduate, and received...

May 25, 2023

Maria Marton (Mami) entered her eternal home on May 25, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She went on to be with her Lord and Savior, to spend Eternity with her Maker, the love of her life, Jesus Christ. A visitation will be from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, Sunday, May 28, 2023. A funeral service will be 10:00am, Monday, May...

May 24, 2023

Robert Warren Hoffman 80, of Waco, Texas, passed away on May 24, 2023, at Providence Hospital surrounded by his loved ones. A visitation will be from 6-8PM, Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. A memorial service will be the following day Thursday, June 1st, 2023, at 10AM with Rev. Floyd Brown officiating.

Robert was...

May 23, 2023

Dameon Townsend, age 21, of Waco, Texas passed away on May 23, 2023 at 2:00 PM at his home. A funeral service will be Saturday, May 27th, 2023 at 1PM at Grace Gardens Funeral Home with Rev. Scott Rhodes officiating.

Dameon was born December 7 th , 2001, in Grand Junction, CO. Dameon was a spit fire...

May 22, 2023

Gloria Meadows, 80, of Hewitt, Texas passed into eternal rest on Monday, May 22, 2023. A graveside service will be 11 am, Friday, May 26, 2023, at Waco Memorial Park, with Dr. Scott Rhodes officiating.  A viewing will be 9 am to 10 am, Friday, May 26, 2023, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

Gloria was born on...

May 22, 2023

Margaret (Schulte) Gohlke, 96, of Crawford, received the fulfillment of her baptism, Monday, May 22, 2023.  Funeral Service will be 2pm, Thursday, May 25, 2023, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Crawford, with Rev. Tom Beers officiating.  A Visitation with the family will begin at 12:45 in the fellowship hall.

Margaret was born April 18, 1927, to...

May 17, 2023

James Allen Campbell passed away May 17, 2023. A memorial service to honor James will be Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 5:00pm at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

James Allen Campbell was born in Waco, Texas. He has one younger brother, Shelby Campbell, who is one year, two months younger. He also has one older brother on his...

May 17, 2023

Mamie Lee Lavender of Hewitt, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at the age of 95. Services will be at 12 noon Wednesday, May 24, 2023, in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr. A visitation will be the hour prior the service. Mamie Lee was born October 2, 1927 to  James Pressley and Jessie...

May 16, 2023

When life is a game and you are born to play, the closest thing to heaven is the Fifth Quarter.

Noel Frank Sr., who exited the Court on May 16th, was born to play.

Noel’s children, Nikki Martin and Noel, Jr. along with Noel, Jr.’s family, would like to invite you to join us in...

May 16, 2023

David Milton Brooks, 87, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. He died peacefully with family and friends by his side. A visitation will be from 11:00am to 1:00pm Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel in Woodway, TX. Graveside services will be Sunday, May 21, 2023, at 1:00pm at the Stanford Chapel Cemetery in Lorena,...

May 14, 2023

“Well done, my good and faithful servant.”  Matthew 25:23

Jim Brooks received his crown of righteousness on Sunday, May 14, 2023.

Three words that describe the life Jim lived are faith, family and friends.  All of these traits were lived with decades of commitment.  A memorial service will be May 25, in the sanctuary of...

May 13, 2023

Jay C. Whitt passed away after a lengthy illness on Saturday, May 13, 2023, in Houston, Texas. He was born in Waco, Texas on August 2, 1952, to the late J.D. and Nita Whitt. He attended Waco public schools and graduated from Baylor University with a degree in Accounting. Upon his graduation, he moved to the Houston area, where...

May 13, 2023

Gabriel Moran of McGregor passed away Saturday afternoon, May 13, 2023, at the age of 37.  Visitation will be 6 to 8 P.M. Monday, May 22, 2023, in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funera Home, 8220 Woodway Dr., Waco.  The funeral service will be 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, May 23, 2023 in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home. with...

May 13, 2023

Randy Scott Williams passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus, surrounded by his loving family, at Providence Hospice Place on May 13, 2023.

Randy was born to James and Hinia Williams on December 29, 1958 in Orlando, Florida. Randy grew up in Waco, where he attended Richfield High School. He played football and was a proud member...