Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Waco, TX. and surrounding areas
Cecil Dean Simmons
May 23, 2025
Cecil Dean Simmons, a dedicated family man, passed away on May 23, 2025, in Waco, Texas, at the age of 81. Born on July 31, 1943, in Bogata, Texas, Cecil lived a life marked by service, dedication, and a profound appreciation for the joys of family and the great outdoors.
Cecil's career as a construction building supervisor demonstrated his strong work...
Brian Golden
May 22, 2025
Brian Douglas Golden of Lorena, TX passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday May 22, 2025. Brian was a beloved husband, father, and friend who made a lasting impact on everyone who knew him.
A Celebration of Brian’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, where we will gather to share...
Wanda Claridy
May 21, 2025
Wanda Faye “Mema” Claridy, 89 of Waco, Texas passed away May 21, 2025.
Wanda was born April 22, 1936 to Harvel Luther “Buck” Burgamy and Naomi Pauline (Miller) Burgamy in Aquilla, Texas.
Wanda married Carrol “Bud” Claridy on April 21,1951 shortly after he was drafted by the United States Army at the height of the Korean War. He served for four years,...
Steve Flores
May 12, 2025
Steve Flores of McGregor, Texas, passed away from natural causes on Monday, May 12, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on March 4, 1947, in Crawford, Texas, Steve attended McGregor High School where he met the love of his life, Pat. The two built a life together in McGregor, where Steve remained a proud and devoted member of the...
Norman Smith
May 12, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Norman Oliver Smith, one-of-a-kind dad, granddad, brother, uncle and friend. Norman was a special man who took charge of life through so many adventures from sports, coaching, hunting, fishing, teaching, farming to working cattle. His strength, dedication and determination touched the lives of so many, he was always giving...
Annette Colleen Gill
May 11, 2025
Annette Colleen Gill, a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, transitioned to her eternal resting place on May 11, 2025, just shy of her 62nd birthday. Born on May 24, 1963, in San Diego, California, Annette radiated warmth and kindness throughout her life, leaving indelible marks on all who knew her.
She will be lovingly remembered by her son Steven Gill...
Rosemary Chipman
May 10, 2025
On May 10, 2025, Rosemary Chipman died peacefully. She was 74 years old.
Rosemary is survived by her husband, Robert E Chipman of Mexia ,Texas, siblings Ruth Ann Kidd, Robin Gallaway, Rita and Richard Gallaway of Tarrant County and Grandchildren Carley and Alissa Chipman of League City.
Rosemary was preceded in death by her parents, Eulius C and Allis Ruth Gallaway of...
Gary Wayne Gohlke
May 10, 2025
Gary Wayne Gohlke, a dedicated farmer and rancher, was born on December 10, 1953, in Clifton, Texas. He passed away on May 10, 2025, in Waco, Texas, leaving behind a legacy of work and commitment to family. Gary was married to Patricia Westerfield on August 11, 1973. He embraced the values of rural life, cultivating not only his land but...
Timothy Brown
May 6, 2025
Timothy Bruce Brown, 79, of Crawford, Texas, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2025, in Waco.
A visitation in his honor will be on Monday, May 12, 2025 from 5pm to 7pm at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. A funeral service will be on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 11:00am at Grace Gardens Funeral Home with burial following at China Spring Cemetery.
Born...
Willis Charles Ritz
May 4, 2025
Willis Charles (Bill) Ritz was born July 24, 1930 in Okeene, Oklahoma to A.L.(Andy) and Evelyn Alyce (Webster) Ritz, the eldest son in a family of nine children. He passed from this life into the presence of his Savior on May 4, 2025 at his home in Woodway, Texas at the age of 94.
He spent his early life in the...
Tim Flanagan, Sr
May 2, 2025
Tim Flanagan Sr., 82, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2025, in McGregor, Texas. Born on March 12, 1943, in Corsicana, Texas, Tim lived a life rooted in dedication to family, faith, and community.
After graduating from Corsicana High School, he married his high school sweetheart and they resided in Nacogdoches, Texas while he attended Stephen F. Austin State University. After...
Richard Redder
April 29, 2025
Richard Francis Redder, a resident of Waco, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 29th at the age of 76. Born on August 10th, 1948, in Waco to parents Albert and Sarah Redder, Richard was a special son, brother, uncle, and friend to many.
Richard is survived by his father, Albert Redder; his sisters: Aleene Hood (Gaylon) from Valley Mills TX, Darlene...
Mike Munoz III
April 28, 2025
Mike Munoz III, affectionately known by many as "Looney," "Bubba," "Mikie," and "Mikieface," passed away on April 28, 2025, in Waco, Texas. He was 42 years old.
Born on September 2, 1982, in Waco, Mike spent his life rooted in the community that shaped him. A talented machine operator by trade, Mike brought precision and passion to every project he touched....
Gary Jones
April 27, 2025
GOSPEL MUSIC REMEMBERS GARRY JONES Award-winning musician and producer, Garry Jones passed away on Sunday evening, April 27, 2025, after a brief battle with metastatic cancer. He was 62 years old. Danny Riley says, “Our Gold City family has heavy hearts, as we have lost not only a great musician and producer, but also a dear friend. Garry was an...
Danny E. Richards
April 17, 2025
Danny E. Richards, 82, of Hewitt, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2025. A service to celebrate his life will be held at 1:00 pm on May 5, 2025, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel, 8220 Woodway Dr., Woodway, TX 76712. A reception will follow the memorial service at the funeral home.
Danny was born in Magnolia, Arkansas, and raised...
Prince Edward Gresham
April 17, 2025
Prince Edward (Tiny) Gresham passed away unexpectedly at his home on April 17th, 2025 in Lott, Texas at the age of 68.
Tiny was born on October 14, 1956 in Salinas, California to Ishmael and Josephine Gresham. He married his beloved wife Tara on July 3rd, 1990. He worked for Davis Printing in Waco, Texas for many years as a head...
Clifford Brown, Jr.
April 16, 2025
Clifford Cooper Brown, Jr. passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at age 88. Clifford was born in Waco on August 13, 1936 to Clifford Cooper Brown, Sr. and Bessie Marthalia Mullins Brown. He was a 1955 Waco High School (Tiger) graduate and attended Texas A&M and also took classes at Baylor. He proudly supported both universities. He served in...
Chabelo P. Jimenez
April 15, 2025
Chabelo P. Jimenez, 85, of Waco passed away peacefully at Providence Hospital on April 15, 2025, surrounded by his children and family. Graveside service will be 10:00 am, Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco, officiant will be Rumaldo Jimenez. A visitation with the family will be 6-8 pm, Monday, April 21, 2025, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home...
Winfred S. Emmons III
April 14, 2025
Winfred S. Emmons III, beloved husband, father, brother and uncle, passed away April 14, 2025, in Waco, Texas, after a brief battle with cancer. He was 79.
Win was born on February 10, 1946, in Minden, Louisiana, the first child of Dr. Winfred S. Emmons Jr. and Ethel May Moore Emmons. He grew up in Beaumont, Texas, where he met the...
Linda Warren
April 14, 2025
Linda Mae Warren (Franklin) went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 14, 2025, at the age of 88.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 60+ years, Bobby Dean Warren and all her siblings except for one sister, Mary Kansas of Kennett, Missouri.
She is survived by one sister-in-law, Joy Warren of Wichita Falls; son, Robert...
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