Obituaries

Mar 17, 2023

Alecia Ann Royal Ling, a 25 year resident of Briarcliff, TX passed away Friday, March 17, 2023 after a six year courageous battle with Ovarian Cancer.  She was born on April 28, 1975 in Waco, TX.  At only 47 years old she fought valiantly, had so much more to live for, and will be missed beyond any describable words. ...

Mar 15, 2023

Jeffrey Allen Melton passed away peacefully with family by his side on March 15, 2023. Jeffrey was born on September 24, 1954, in Shreveport, LA to B.G. Melton and Joan Smith Melton.  Funeral Service will be 1:30pm, Friday, April 7th at Grace Gardens Funeral Home with Brother Roy Marshall officiating.

Jeffrey was an exceptional individual that coped...

Mar 15, 2023

Daryl Ray Thompson, 50, of McGregor, Texas peacefully went home to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. A Celebration of Life will be 11:00am, Friday, March 24, 2022 at College Avenue Baptist with Dr. Phillip Riegel officiating.

Daryl was born May 1, 1972 in Oneonta, Alabama to Virgil R. Thompson and Fay...

Mar 15, 2023

Jene Carolyn (Walters) Mooney, 86, of McGregor passed away on Wednesday March 15, 2023.   Visitation with family will be held Saturday March 25, 2023 from 2-3PM at Grace Gardens Funeral Chapel Waco, TX followed by a celebration of life from 3-4PM.

Mrs. Mooney was born December 5, 1936 to the late Charlie Wynn and Aileen (Oglesby) Walters. ...

Mar 8, 2023

Stella Nazimek (Sieminski) 96, of Woodway, TX passed away on March 8, 2023. Beloved wife of Frank Nazimek, who passed away in 1991. Devoted mother of Kenneth Nazimek and his wife Diane of Woodbridge Township, NJ, daughter Cynthia McAfee and her husband Scott of Clifton, TX. Cherished grandmother of Susan Nazimek, Doug and Stephen McAfee and many nieces and...

Mar 7, 2023

Betty Lou Walker, 89, of Waco passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones.  Visitation with the family will be 5-7 pm, Thursday, March 9th at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.  Funeral Service will be 2pm, Friday, March 10th at River City Church.  Interment will follow at Crawford Cemetery.

Betty Lou Mansel was born February 18, 1934 in Franklin,...

Mar 3, 2023

With a twinkle in her eye and a tilt of her head Isabel's smile made everyone feel as though they were welcomed into a mother's heart. Isabel Cypriano-Schiltz, 83, of Lorena passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Isabel was born in Cambridge Massachusetts on June 10, 1939, to Hilda and Louis Cypriano. She married the love of her...

Mar 3, 2023

Nancy Ramos Arroyo, 80, peacefully passed away on March 3, 2023. Nancy was born June 1, 1942, in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, to Herminio Ramos and Carmen Arroyo. Nancy was devoted to her faith and loved her family deeply, taking great care of her grandkids who called her “Abu”. She enjoyed going to the beach with her family back in...

Mar 2, 2023

Michael Adrian Williams, 77, was welcomed into Heaven on March 2, 2023. After living with Alzheimer’s for 5+ years, he passed peacefully while surrounded by loved ones. A Celebration of Life service will be at 2:00pm, Saturday April 1, 2023 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

Mike was born on May 24, 1945 to Melvin & Doris Williams....

Mar 1, 2023

James "Jim" O. Oliver, 90 of Navarro Mills, TX passed away on March 1, 2023 in Waco, TX. A visitation welcoming family and friends will be at Grace Gardens, Waco, TX, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, Saturday, May 13, 2022; Interment with military honors will be held at D/FW National Cemetery, Dallas TX (date pending) Jim was born July 30,...

Feb 27, 2023

Linda Mae (Reynolds) Taylor was granted her heavenly wings, surrounded by her family, on February 27, 2023, in Waco. Linda was born on October 25, 1944, in Harlingen, Texas, to Alta and Maurice Reynolds. She graduated from Harlingen High School in 1963 and studied home economics at Abilene Christian College. She married Larry Taylor on June 3, 1967. Her...

Feb 27, 2023

Maudie Syble Gilstrap, age 94 of Woodway passed away Monday, February 27, 2023 at a local hospital. Services will be 11:00am Sunday, March 5, 2023 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, with Pastor John Rambeau officiating.

Maudie Gilstrap was born in Alexandria, LA on December 30,1928 to Selma Elsie and Melvin Mervine Walden. She grew up in Kilgore,...

Feb 25, 2023

Joseph Raymond Bartosch Sr. of Waco passed away on February 25, 2023 after a life well lived, loving others. A graveside service will be 10am, Friday, March 3, 2023 at Waco Memorial Park with Mark Wible officiating.

Joseph was born April 8, 1929 in Waco to Josephine Kousal and Corbett Hardin. He spent his childhood living at...

Feb 25, 2023

Nicholas Scot Chipman of League City, Texas passed away February 25, 2023 at the age of 41. A memorial service for Nick will be at 2:00pm, Thursday, March 16, 2023 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home

Nick was born April 2, 1981 to Robert and Rosemary in Denton, Texas. Nick was a Camp Sweeney camper for over 10...

Feb 25, 2023

Patty Lou Laxson at the age of 14 put her faith and trust in Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. On February 25, 2023, surrounded by her family she peacefully entered into His arms. Patty, 70 of Lorena, was preceded in death by her parents Cecil and Nell Moore and her husband of 39 years, Rolland Roberts Laxson....

Feb 23, 2023

Lynn Weithman, 63, of Waco, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2023 after a courageous fight against metastatic breast cancer. Lynn is preceded in death by her adored mother Suzanne Strahm Sadosky and cherished niece Erica Blair Schroeder. A much beloved daughter, sister, aunt, friend, and colleague, Lynn is survived by her father Lenard Sadosky, her siblings, Amy Drake,...

Feb 23, 2023

James Michael (Mike) Poss, a longtime McGregor native, passed away Thursday evening, February 23, 2023, at the age of 90. Visitation will be held from 12:30 to 1:30 pm Saturday, March 4, 2023, in the Fellowship Hall of First United Methodist Church, 500 S. Madison St. McGregor. The memorial service will follow at 2 pm in the sanctuary with...

Feb 21, 2023

Virginia Slone, 64, of Waco, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023.  Visitation with the family will be 6-8 pm, Monday, February 27, 2023 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, Waco, Texas.

Virginia was born November 7, 1958 in Victoria, Texas.  She spent her childhood and graduated from high school in 1977 from Stroman High School in Victoria,...

Feb 20, 2023

Kenneth Ulibarri Sr., 69, of Waco, passed away on February 20, 2023 surrounded by loved ones after suffering from complications resulting from a stroke. A funeral service will be 5 PM, Friday, March 17, 2023 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel in Woodway, Texas. An additional memorial service and final burial will take place the following week 11 AM,...

Feb 19, 2023

Suzanne M. Kreienbrink (nee Vahl) of Waco, formerly of Temple went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at the age of 82.

Suzanne was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Arnold and Margaret (nee Schall) Vahl.  Despite all the health problems she faced during her lifetime, Susie was a ray of sunshine loved by...