Obituaries

May 11, 2023

Lucio Ruiz, 37, of Waco, Texas, passed away on May 11, 2023.

Lucio was born on April 25, 1986 to Ignacio and Mary Ascención Ruiz in Waco, Texas.

After Lucio graduated from Midway High School in 2004, he started working in the restaurant business as a cook. However, concrete construction had been in roots. Lucio...

May 11, 2023

Norma Lee Ashby, of McGregor, passed away Thursday afternoon, May 11, 2023, at the age of 94.  Visitation will be 6 to 8 P.M. Wednesday, May 17, 2023, in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr.  The funeral service will 2:00 P.M. Thursday, May 18, 2023, at Zion Lutheran Church in McGregor with Rev. J.T. Miller...

May 11, 2023

Janice Lee Griffin passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023. Janice was born on May 28, 1937 to Herbert Lee Cherry and Lilian “Opal” Maricle in Waco, Texas.

Ms. Griffin was a devoted mother and loved her three children dearly. She was a proud woman and a member of the ladies Axillary at the VFW #6008.

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May 11, 2023

Thomas Edwin “Ed” Carter, 94, passed away peacefully with loving family members in his presence. Alert to the very end, he entered his divine resting place with much anticipation and joy. On December 30, 1928 Ed was born in Atlanta, Georgia where he lived until adulthood. Ed never had any doubts about his roots and never had questions about...

May 7, 2023

Linn Marshall McFadden, age 84, passed away at home surrounded by his loved ones on Sunday, May 7th, 2023. Memorial services will be at Killeen Veterans Cemetery with full military honors on Thursday, May 25th at 11am with interment to follow.

Mr. McFadden was known by many names Linn, Dad, Pop and PawPaw. Linn was preceded in...

May 5, 2023

Matthew Austin Strahan 42, entered Heaven on Friday, May 5, 2023 after a brief illness, where he was welcomed by other family members.

Matt was born to Mike & Judy Strahan on August 5, 1980.  He grew up in Lorena, graduating from Lorena High School. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, camping and fishing.

He was...

May 2, 2023

Pat Smith, 86, of Waco, was reunited in Heaven with her husband Perry on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.  A Visitation with her family will be 5-7 pm, Thursday, May 4th at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.  A Graveside Service will be 10 am, Friday, May 5th at Waco Memorial Park Cemetery with Bro. Roy Marshall officiating.

Patricia Ann...

May 1, 2023

Kenneth Keith Raveill departed this life on 5/1/2023 for eternal rest with his Heavenly Father. Ken was a lifelong member of the Community of Christ Church and had a deep love for the Urantia Book.

Born on 8/16/1926 to Edgar Raveill and Johnnie McPherson Raveill in Warrensburg, Missouri, he was the oldest of 3 sons. He went...

Apr 30, 2023

Carman Louise Price Yarbro, 48, of Marlin, Texas was welcomed by her Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 30, 2023.  She was surrounded by loved ones.  A Memorial Service will be 1:00 pm, Saturday, May 6th at Grace Gardens Funeral Home in Waco.

Carman was born January 26, 1975 in Fairmont, West Virginia.  Her family moved to...

Apr 30, 2023

Our beloved father, Kenneth Ray Weldon, went home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on April 30, 2023 at the age of 87. Visitation with the family will be at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr, Waco, Texas on Tuesday, May 2, from 5:30-7:30 pm. A celebration of life service will be held at Brazos Meadows Baptist...

Apr 27, 2023

Gary Lee Mason, 81, of Lott, passed away on April 27th, 2023 at Hillcrest Scott & White Baylor Medical Hospital surrounded by family and friends.  There will be a visitation for family and friends on Saturday, May 6th from 11am-1pm at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

Gary was born June 14th, 1941 in Minnesota to Lillian Foster.  Upon...

Apr 25, 2023

John David Unger passed away at the age of 56 on April 25th, 2023, in Waco, Texas. He was born on April 1st to Clive Edgar Unger and Marilyn (Glass) Unger, in Kansas City, Kansas.

John attended Iowa State University, where he earned his Bachelor's degree in Business Administration. With his entrepreneurial spirit and love for helping...

Apr 20, 2023

Denny Ray Padgett Sr. passed away Thursday Morning, April 20, 2023, at his Moody residence with his family by his side.

A visitation will be 1 to 2 p.m., Monday, April 24, 2023, in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr., Waco. The funeral service will follow in the chapel at 2 p.m., with...

Apr 18, 2023

Roger Wayne Anthony, 52, most recently of Waco passed away on April 18th surrounded by family at Providence Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer and liver disease. His wishes were to be cremated and his remains will be interred at St. Peter's in Birmingham, AL. Roger as born on June 7, 1970, to Rosie and Roger E. Anthony...

Apr 18, 2023

Born: April 13, 1940

Entered Heavens gates: April 18, 2023

Memorial Service is May 13, 2023 @ 2:00pm

Point of Truth Church

202 S Old Robinson Rd. Robinson, Tx. 76706

Jonell was preceded in death by her First son Joey Taylor, Husband Morris E Warren, Two Sister Katheryn Dempsey...

Apr 13, 2023

Sherry Diane Nichols, 76, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023 with her loving family by her side.  A gathering in remembrance for Sherry Diane will be 4-6pm, Sunday, April 23, 2023 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.  She will be laid to rest by her husband in the Lorena Cemetery privately.

Sherry was born on February 24,...

Apr 10, 2023

Mary Elizabeth Vest passed away on April 10, 2023, a graveside service will be at 11:00am, Friday, April, 14, 2023 at Oakwood Cemetery.

Mary Elizabeth Vest was born to Mabel Stevens on October 12, 1956, in Cleveland, Ohio where she was raised. She became a Texas resident in 1989 when she followed her heart to be close...

Apr 9, 2023

Carole Ann McDaniel was born on 7 November 1944 to an Army Air Corps family in Roswell, New Mexico, on the same day that Stalin’s army pushed the Nazi forces outside Russia’s borders and the Japanese Navy suffered major losses at the Philippines island of Luzon. Moreover, it was national election day in the U.S., and President Franklin D....

Apr 6, 2023

Richard Sterlin Speck , 61, of Waco, Texas was welcomed into Heaven by his parents, April 6, 2023.

He was born June 9, 1961 to Billie and Robert Speck in Waco, Texas.  He was the oldest of three children.  His family loved him dearly.

He will be laid to rest with his parents in the...

Apr 6, 2023

Garry Wayne Cook, 66, passed away from this earthly world on April 6, 2023 in Dallas, Texas after a serious illness.  A Graveside Service will be 1:00 pm, Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at Waco Memorial Park.

Garry was born June 8, 1956 in Waco to parents Pat and Willis Cook. He was one of seven children. He...