Obituaries

Dec 3, 2022

Eddie Ray Adcock, dedicated husband, father, and "papa" and longtime McGregor resident, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on December 3, 2022. Graveside services will be 2pm, Wednesday, December 7th, at McGregor Cemetery in McGregor, Texas with Senior Pastor and Friend Sammy Haynes officiating.

Eddie "Tony" was born on November 30, 1940 in Waco,...

Dec 2, 2022

Rosemarie was greeted in Heaven by her beloved husband, Al Essig, her son, Mark Essig and her Grandson Steven Montgomery on December 2, 2022.  There will be a Graveside Service at 10 am, Saturday, December 10th at Waco Memorial Park.  A time of visitation with the family will be 6 - 8 pm, Friday, December 9th at Grace Gardens...

Dec 2, 2022

Wayne Edwards, 77, of Waco, passed away on Friday, December 2, 2022, at Providence Hospice Place. His family was able to be by his side in his final days. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 6, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home in Waco. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., on Wednesday,...

Dec 2, 2022

Clarence Joe (CJ) Kelley, departed this life on December 2, 2022 in Waco, Texas surrounded by his loved ones. CJ was born April 14, 1941 in Palestine, Texas to the late Randle and Mahalia Kelley. Visitation will be on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. 8220 Woodway Drive, Waco, TX 76712....

Dec 2, 2022

Ronnie Glenn Shelton, 89, entered Heaven’s gates on December 2, 2022. A visitation will be 12:30pm, Saturday, December 10, 2022 at, followed by a service at 1:30 pm, at Peace Lutheran Church, Hewitt, Texas.  Burial will follow at Rosemound Cemetery in Waco, Texas.

Ronnie was a good Christian gentleman who raised his family in the Faith.  He...

Dec 1, 2022

Thursday, December 1, 2022, Wanda Joyce Wellborn passed away at age eighty-six. Joyce’s life began on January 6, 1936, outside Roscoe, Texas, in a small farmhouse during a cold, windy predawn morning, to Arlie Jarome and Vesta Pauline Reece. Sometime later, Arlie joined the oilfield and Joyce attended several schools as the family followed the oil boom of the...

Nov 30, 2022

Angelica Nicole Valdez was born November 29, 2022 and went to be with her Heavenly Father on November 30, 2022. Even though she was only here for a short time she was a blessing and she impacted her family’s lives greatly she will be truly missed she is survived by her Mom Glitter Torres her father Julian Martinez along...

Nov 30, 2022

Billie Joyce Speck, 88, of Waco, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 30, 2022.  A Visitation with the family will be from 11 – 11:30 am, Thursday, December 8, 2022 with a Memorial Service following at 11:30am, both at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.  Western Heights Baptist Church will provide a luncheon at 12:30 pm.

Billie Joyce Johnson...

Nov 29, 2022

Michael “Mike” Lynn Hargrove, 48, of Waco, was welcomed into Heaven by his son on Tuesday, November 29, 2022.  A Funeral Service will be 10 am, Monday, December 5, 2022 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Rosemound Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 – 4 pm, Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Grace Gardens.

Mike...

Nov 27, 2022

John Ray Ledbetter, 95, of Speegleville, peacefully passed away early Sunday morning, November 27, 2022.  Funeral Service will be Friday, 2pm, December 2, 2022 with a visitation beginning at 1 pm at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.  Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Cemetery.

John was born December 11, 1926 in Speegleville, Texas.  He attended school in Speegleville,...

Nov 26, 2022

Charles "Chuck" Fredericks passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022 after a long battle with complications arising from being exposed to Agent Orange during his time in the Vietnam War. A time of visitation with the family will be Monday, December 5, 2022 from 1 - 2PM with services following at 2PM at Grace Gardens Funeral Home in Waco, TX....

Nov 26, 2022

Mary “Candy” McDaniels of Woodway, Texas passed peacefully in her sleep at Providence hospital on Saturday, November 26, 2022. A visitation will be from 5:00 -7:00 pm, Friday, December 2nd at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, Woodway. A Graveside service will be at 10:30 am, Saturday, December 3rd at Robinson Cemetery.

Candy was born in Columbus, Mississippi to...

Nov 22, 2022

William Dale Hollis of Woodway, TX passed peacefully in his sleep at his home of over 40 years on Tuesday the 22nd. Funeral services will be on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at 2:00 P.M. at Saint Alban’s Episcopal Church with The Reverend Aaron M. G. Zimmerman officiating. A private burial will follow at a later date.

The...

Nov 21, 2022

Due to unforeseen circumstances, all services have been postponed. Thank you for your understanding.

Nov 20, 2022

Greg (Pops) Guercio, 73, died Sunday, November 20, 2022, peacefully at his home in Robinson, Texas. A visitation will be held at Grace Gardens on Friday, November 25 beginning at 6:00 p.m. with a memorial rosary at 7:30 p.m.. Mass and funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 26 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in...

Nov 16, 2022

Oscar Ruvalcaba Valdez passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 16th, 2022 in his hometown of Moody, TX. A Rosary will be from 5:30 - 6 PM with the visitation with the family following from 6 pm-8 pm, Monday, November 21, 2022, in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr., Woodway, TX. Funeral Mass will be 10...

Nov 14, 2022

Mary Ann Bennett, 88, of McGregor peacefully passed away after a brief illness.  In honor of her wishes, the family will have a private service at a later date.

Mary Ann was born December 7, 1933 in Oglesby, Texas to Bernie and Vera Bennett, one of six children.  She was a graduate of Baylor University.  After retirement...

Nov 14, 2022

Pamela Ann LaSalle, 65, of Crawford, Texas, passed away peacefully in her home in the early morning of Monday, November 14, 2022.  In honor of her wishes, the services will be private.

Pamela Ann Scott LaSalle was born March 4, 1957 in Fort Worth, Texas, the only child of Charles and Virginia (Alexander) Scott.  She was a...

Nov 12, 2022

Annie Bristow made an early entrance into this world on November 3, 2022. Weighing one pound and 4 oz, she brought love, hope, and joy to so many as she ruled the NICU at Hillcrest Hospital in Waco, Texas for 9 precious days. She passed away November 12, 2022.

Annie is survived by her parents, Cambry and...

Nov 11, 2022

Mary Ann Carr, a longtime McGregor resident, passed away Friday night, November 11, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.  She was 88.  Visitation will be 6 to 8 P.M. Thursday, November 17, 2022, in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr. The funeral service will be 10:00 A.M. Friday, November 18,2022, also in...