Obituaries

Sep 5, 2022

Rosa Elva Perez Rodriguez, 71, of McGregor entered the gates of Heaven on Monday, September 5, 2022 with her daughters by her side.  A Graveside service will be 10 am, Monday, September 12th, 2022 at Rosemound Cemetery in Waco.  Ms. Rodriguez will be available for viewing from Thursday to Saturday at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

Rosa was...

Sep 2, 2022

Jerry Glen Bankhead Sr., formerly of McGregor, was a loyal husband, daddy, papa, brother, and friend, who left this world peacefully Friday afternoon, September 2, 2022, at the age of 77, surrounded by his family.   A visitation celebrating Jerry’s life will be 6 to 8 P.M. Friday, September 9, 2022, in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220...

Sep 1, 2022

CW4 Bethel Ray Walkup, US Army (ret), age 87, passed away in the early morning hours of September 1, 2022, from Parkinson’s disease.  The memorial visitation has been CANCELLED FOR SATURDAY AFTERNOON . Inurnment will be in Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen, Texas at 11 am, Friday, October 7th.

Ray was born in Clarita, Oklahoma,...

Sep 1, 2022

Patsy Ruth Kelly, 86, of Waco passed away Thursday, September 1, 2022.  A visitation will be from 11 AM - 1 PM on Tuesday, September 6, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home in Waco.  The graveside service and interment will be immediately following, at 2 PM at Waco Memorial Cemetery, with Rev. Kip Osborne officiating.

Pat was born...

Aug 31, 2022

Alice “Jean” Massey of Waco, Texas, loving mother, grandmother and friend, passed away on August 31, 2022 with her daughter, Jeanne by her side.  The family will receive visitors at Grace Gardens Funeral Home on Friday, September 2nd from 3:00 – 5:00 pm with graveside services Saturday, September 3rd at 12:00 noon at the Lorena Cemetery in Lorena Texas...

Aug 30, 2022

Carl Dean Allie Travers 56, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday august 31 2022. A memorial visitation will be 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, September 4, 2022, in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Drive, Waco, TX, 76712.

Carl was born in Lockhart, Texas  September 5, 1965. He attended Mart...

Aug 29, 2022

Martha M. Bartolotti passed away in the early morning hours, Monday August 29, 2022, in Plano, Texas at the age of 81.

Martha was born in Des Moines, Iowa on September 27, 1940. She was the eldest of five children. At the age of nine, Martha and her siblings were adopted out due to her parents being...

Aug 26, 2022

Venita Joyce Cockerham passed into the arms of her heavenly Father on Friday, August 26, 2022. She passed peacefully at home surrounded by her family and pet, Daisy, after years of dealing with various heart issues.

Service will be on Saturday, September 3, 2022, at 2pm, at Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum, 6623 South Interstate 35, Waco, TX,...

Aug 24, 2022

Ricky Hearron, 65, of Waco, went peacefully to be with the Lord on August 24, 2022.

The family will have a graveside service at 10:30am, Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Rock Hill Cemetery in Mt. Vernon, TX with Don Duffee officiating.

Ricky was born May 15, 1957, in Clarksville, Texas to Melvin “Honeyboy” and Hazel...

Aug 24, 2022

Charles Unis Clark, age 79, a longtime resident of Waco, Texas passed into the loving presence of Jesus Christ on August 24, 2022 after a lengthy illness.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, Monday, September 12, 2022 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home 8220 Woodway Drive, Waco, Texas 76712. Charles' life will be celebrated...

Aug 22, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Joe Cardenas. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Aug 22, 2022

Randy Alan Owens, 70, of McGregor, surrounded by his cherished family, gained his heavenly wings Monday, August 22, 2022.  A Visitation with the family and military honors will be 4-6 pm, Friday, September 2 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home in Woodway.

Randy Alan Owens was born in Dennison, OH on May 24, 1952, one of six children. ...

Aug 21, 2022

William Homer Cox, Jr. passed away August 21, 2022 in Granbury, Texas.

Services are to be held Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 11:00 am at Grace Gardens Funeral Home in Woodway, Texas with visitation Friday evening from 5-7 p.m.

Dr. William Homer Cox, Jr. who preferred to go simply by “Bill” was born in Commerce,...

Aug 19, 2022

On August 19, 2022 Frenchie Audette Brown Cross concluded her 90-year long journey here on earth. A memorial service will be held in the Fall as that was her favorite time of year.

On May 3, 1932, Frenchie took her place as the youngest of Mack Narrell Brown & Fannie Vesta Spruiel Brown’s 4 children. Growing up...

Aug 16, 2022

Robert Lynn Rinewalt of Hewitt passed peacefully August 16,2022 with his daughter, Elizabeth, by his side. The family will have a celebration of life service, Sunday, August 28, 2022 at their home.

Robert was born October 26, 1949 and grew up in Waco. He attended University High School. After graduating, Robert joined the US Navy, served his...

Aug 14, 2022

Anita “Nita” Taylor of Moody passed away suddenly Sunday, August 14, 2022, at the age of 70.  At this time there are not any services planned.

Nita was born October 24, 1951, in Waco, Texas, the daughter of the late Samuel Harold and Mammie Lucille (Cloer) Taylor. In 1970, she graduated from University High School in Waco,...

Aug 13, 2022

Ronald (Ron) Wayne Freeman went to be with Jesus, his Lord and Savior, on August 13th, 2022. He passed away peacefully at 81 years of age and had lived in Waco, Texas, all his life. Visitation will be held 5 to 7 P.M. Thursday, August 18, 2022, in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr. A...

Aug 12, 2022

Calvin Rogers of Waco passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022 in a car accident.  A visitation and prayer service will be held Sunday, August 21, 2022 from 2-4 PM at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

Calvin was born on July 31, 1949 in Waco Texas to parents Bill and Irene Rogers. He enjoyed life to the fullest...

Aug 11, 2022

Margaret Gonzales Ballesteros passed away August 11, 2022 in Waco, Texas at the age of 101.  A visitation and rosary will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, August 7, 2022, in the chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home 8220 Woodway Drive, Waco, Texas. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at...

Aug 10, 2022

On August 10, 2022, surrounded by loved ones, Mary Sue Bass went to join her devoted family and friends in their heavenly home. A visitation with the family will be 5-7 pm, Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.  A private graveside service will be at Post Oak Cemetery in Oglesby.

Mary Sue was born...