Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Waco, TX. and surrounding areas
Debra Dee Hering
Mar 6, 2025
We celebrate the beautiful life of Debbie Hering, who passed away peacefully at home in McGregor, Texas, on March 6, 2025, at the age of 70. Born on August 11, 1954, in Clifton, Texas. She embodied grace, selflessness, and love, always seeking to uplift those around her.
She married her high school sweetheart, Boyd Hering, on November 30, 1974, and together...
Joan Lillian Rectenwald
Mar 5, 2025
On Ash Wednesday Joan Lillian Rectenwald passed away peacefully in the home where she lived and raised her children over the past 60 years. She was 93 years young and had just finished pulling weeds in her front yard before coming inside to rest in her favorite chair. She was always taking care of her home and her children. She...
Joe Marvin Cheyne
Mar 1, 2025
Joe Marvin Cheyne, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, was born on June 19, 1947, in Jayton, Texas. He passed away peacefully on March 1, 2025, in Waco, Texas. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. Family visitation will begin one hour prior...
George Roper
Feb 28, 2025
George Bennon Roper, Jr., age 96, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2025, at BSW Hillcrest Medical Center, Waco, Texas. He was born June 26, 1928 in Louisville, Kentucky, the first of 5 children born to George B. Roper, Sr. and Deverril Workman Roper. At the age of one, his parents moved to Cleveland, Ohio. He grew up in various...
Roberto Garcia
Feb 28, 2025
Services will held at Grace Gardens Funeral Home in Waco, Texas at 1pm, Friday, March 7, 2025.
Robert Garcia, a devoted family man and loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on February 28, 2025, at the age of 72, surrounded by his wife and five children.
Born on August 22, 1952, in George West, Texas, Robert was the son of Felipe...
Freda Gilbert
Feb 26, 2025
Freda Gilbert, born on October 26, 1938, in Depew, Oklahoma, left this world on February 26, 2025, in Waco, Texas. She was a remarkable individual who dedicated over 20 years of her life as a registered nurse at Dr. Walter P. Kochman's office, where she provided compassionate care and support to countless patients.
Freda's commitment to her community extended beyond her...
David Branch
Feb 24, 2025
David Branch passed away on February 24, 2025, just days shy of his 77th birthday. Born on February 28, 1948, in Temple, Texas, David lived a life filled with purpose, passion, and a deep commitment to education. A memorial service in his honor is pending.
David was a proud graduate of Richfield High School, where his love for education started. This...
Thomas Lewis
Feb 24, 2025
Thomas Lewis, born on October 17, 1948, in Roswell, New Mexico, passed away peacefully in his home on February 24, 2025, at the age of 77.
Thomas dedicated over 25 years of his life to his career as an engineer on the Santa Fe Railroad, a position that exemplified his strong work ethic and commitment to excellence. He was admired by...
Nell Helmick
Feb 21, 2025
Nell Rose Mayfield Helmick peacefully passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025 at the age of 94. She was the daughter of Herman Lee and Nellie Delilah Mayfield. She was born in Bruceville Eddy, Texas on November 17, 1930. A graveside service will be at 2:00pm, Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Lorena Cemetery.
The family moved to Lorena, Texas when Nell...
Emma Hinojosa
Feb 21, 2025
Emma L. Hinojosa was born on October 19, 1931, to the late Hilario Lopez, Sr. and Georgia Saldana Lopez in Brooks County, Falfurrias, Texas. She passed away peacefully of natural causes on February 21, 2025, at the age of 93 in Nueces County, Corpus Christi, Texas, surrounded by her loving daughters, granddaughter, and great-granddaughter.
Emma was preceded in death by her...
Richard Frank Jennings
Feb 19, 2025
Richard "Dick" Jennings, born on March 30, 1939, in Parkersburg, West Virginia, passed away peacefully in his home on February 19, 2025. He was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose contributions to his family will be remembered fondly.
Dick began his career at Johns Mansville, Inc. in West Virginia, where he dedicated 25 years working in every part of...
Glenda Eulene Pruner
Feb 18, 2025
Glenda Eulene Pruner passed away on February 18th, 2025 in Hewitt, TX following unexpected cardiac related complications. She was born in Colorado Springs, CO on August 4, 1951 as the youngest of 3 siblings. She spent the first 9 years of her life in a farmhouse in Agate, CO until her mother, Charlotte Elizabeth (Finch), moved the family to Colorado...
Robert Wayne Hoffmann
Feb 17, 2025
Robert Wayne Hoffmann went home to heaven on Monday, February 17, 2025. Funeral services will be Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 11:00 at St. Paul Lutheran Church of Crawford with Pastor Bill Metting officiating. Visitation with the family will be in the Sanctuary prior to the service, beginning at 10:00. Burial will immediately follow at St. Paul Lutheran Memorial Park.
Robert...
Bobbye Lee Walters - Goff
Feb 13, 2025
Bobbye Lee Walters - Goff, a spirited soul whose laughter and warmth graced the lives of many, departed this world on February 13, 2025, in her beloved hometown of McGregor, Texas. Born on July 2, 1934, Bobbye's journey began in the heart of McGregor, where her playful spirit shone brightly as she created cherished memories with her brother and sister...
Vivian Hoehn Lange
Feb 13, 2025
Vivian Hoehn Lange, passed away February 13, 2025, at the age of 95. Services will be February 17 at 1pm at Zion Lutheran Church, 1125 W Sixth St, McGregor, TX, with burial following at McGregor City Cemetery. Pastor J.T. Miller will officiate.
Vivian was born September 5, 1929, in Coryell City, Texas, the eldest child of the late Albert Hoehn and...
Walter Lawrence Athey
Feb 12, 2025
Walter “Bubba” Lawrence Athey, Jr., 71, of Lorena, Texas, passed away at his home on February 12, 2025.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on February 24 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, with interment to follow at Rosemound Cemetery in Waco. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on February 23 at Grace Gardens.
Bubba was born on...
Tommy Tompkins
Feb 12, 2025
Tommy J. Tompkins, age 78, of Waco, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 12, 2025. He was born on August 6, 1946, in Pasadena, Texas, to Marshall Columbus and Hazel E. Tompkins. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Marsha K. Tompkins, and his son, Marshal Christopher Tompkins. He was a dedicated member...
Christian Dijon Blow
Feb 11, 2025
Christian "Díjon" Blow was born April 17, 1997 and sadly left this world on February 11, 2025. Leaving behind his kindness, love, laughter, and so many great memories and stories. He was a 2015 graduate of Whitney High School.Dijon is survived by his loving mother Carla Richmond and his father Carl Blow, Jr., his two sons Gabriel and Atticus, sister...
Otis Lee Williams, Sr.
Feb 10, 2025
Today, we have lost a hero. Otis Lee Williams Sr. was a man of strength, integrity, and unwavering dedication, a true cornerstone of his family and community. His legacy is one of service, love, and commitment to those he held dear. A visitation with the family will be 5:30 - 7:30 pm, Friday, February 14, 2025 at Grace Gardens Funeral...
Steve Walker
Feb 10, 2025
Mark Stephen Walker passed away on the morning of February 10,2025 after a year long battle with medical issues.
Steve was born in Waco, Texas and worked the majority of his life in dry wall. There was none better; at the job, and he was proud of his work.
In 1984 Steve married the love of his life; Jana, and they formed...
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