Obituaries

April 13, 2025

Barbara Burr, 82, of Woodway, was welcomed into Heaven Sunday, April 13, 2025. A Celebration of her life will be 2pm, Monday, April 21, 2025, at Holy Spirit Episcopal Church. A time of visitation with her family will begin at 1pm, and a reception will follow.

Barbara Jane McClung Burr was born October 13, 1942, to Jane Huston McClung and Edward...

April 11, 2025

Marvin E. Dutschmann, 81, of Woodway, TX passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, April 11th, 2025. Services for Marvin will take place Wednesday, April 16th, 2025, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bellmead, TX beginning at 10am. Burial will be at Buckhorn Cemetery in Moody, TX at 3pm. A time of visitation with family...

April 10, 2025

Surrounded by loving family, Mary Juanita Cavender Greth passed peacefully into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on April 10, 2025, in Waco, TX. She was 78. Born in Burns, TN on December 29, 1946 to Agnes Ballard Cavender and Nathaniel Pete Cavender. She made headlines early as she tipped the scales as a newborn baby at 13lbs....

April 10, 2025

Leonard (Lynn) Neal Hilliard was born at home on May 25, 1941, in Killeen, TX. He was the son of a farmer and a housewife, and the youngest of three brothers (Ed, Richard). During his childhood, his family moved to Waco which is where they lived the majority of his life.

Lynn attended Waco High School. In 1961, he married Barbara...

April 4, 2025

Olga Ann Gonzales Cates, age 65, of Waco, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 4th, 2025, after a long battle with chronic illness.

She is survived by her parents, Alfred and Amelia Gonzales; her siblings, Alfred Jr. Gonzales, LeeAnn Montoya, Russell W. Gonzales, Jesse Montoya, and Stacy J. Gonzales; her loving daughters, Amber Nicole Gonzales Mercader and Denise Elizabeth Whitsel (Gonzales...

April 4, 2025

Nicholas.

Nicholas "Nick" Aiden Hofferber, 22, born on October 30, 2002, in Waco, Texas, and passed away on April 4, 2025, in Temple, Texas.

Nick brought light and energy into the lives of those around him from the very beginning.

He is lovingly remembered by his parents, Tom and Carlianne Hofferber of Waco; his brothers, Justin Hofferber of California and Zachary Hofferber of...

April 4, 2025

Lynda Ann Swoveland, 83, of Waco, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2025. Born February 7, 1942, in Moody, Texas, she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who lived with grace and warmth. A devout Christian, Lynda found strength in her faith and is now home with the Lord.

She had a long and accomplished career as an...

April 3, 2025

Pauline (Paula) Cantu Gonzales of Waco, Texas, age 89, went home to be with her Savior and Lord on April 3, 2025. A visitation in her honor will be on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. A funeral service will begin at 10:00am, Thursday, April 10, 2025 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home with...

April 3, 2025

Donald E Routte, 97, of Waco, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2025. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 7, 2025 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, officiated by Roger Huff. Burial at Oakwood Cemetery will follow the service. Visitation with the family will be on Sunday, April 6, 2025 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Grace Gardens Funeral...

April 2, 2025

Janis Roberson, a beloved 5th-grade teacher, mother, sister, and friend, left this world on April 2, 2025, in her home in Lorena, Texas, her loyal companions, Lil' Bit and Piper, at her side. Born on October 6, 1944, in Port Arthur, Texas, Janis dedicated her life to education and caring for others. For 31 years, she made a lasting impact...

April 2, 2025

Jeffrey Kenneth Wooten, 37, of Bruceville, Texas, passed away on the morning of April 2, 2025, at Hillcrest Medical Center in Waco. A celebration of his life will be held on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home in Woodway. Visitation will begin at 11:30 AM, followed by a memorial service at 12:30 PM.

Jeffrey was born on December...

April 1, 2025

Barbara Lynn (Jenkins) Bayer passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in Round Rock, TX.  A memorial graveside service will take place on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at 11:30am, at Stanford Chapel Cemetery with Rev. Scott Talley officiating the service. 

Barbara was born August 8, 1939, in Odessa, TX to Claudia and Phil Jenkins. Barbara was an only child and grew up...

March 31, 2025

Rebecca Louise Hadley, affectionately known as Becky, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2025, in Waco, Texas, under the compassionate care of Providence Hospice. She was born on August 11, 1942, in Dallas, Texas, and her journey through life was marked by her unwavering spirit and dedication to family.  In accordance with her wishes, there will be no services.

Becky devoted...

March 30, 2025

Maria Elena Veliz II passed away March 30, 2025, in Hewitt, TX. A funeral mass honoring Maria’s life will take place on April 24, 2025, beginning at 11am, at Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church with a Rosary at Burns Mortuary taking place the night prior to on April 23, 2025, beginning at 6pm. Both at Our Lady of Angels...

March 30, 2025

March 29, 2025

Audrey Ruth Michalk Abel was the second child of missionary parents, born in Ambur Province, India March 6,1948. She awoke in heaven on Saturday, March 29, 2025. She became a child of God with her baptism on March 21, 1948, at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church in Ambur, North Arcot Dt. of South India by her father Rev. T.A. Michalk. She...

March 26, 2025

Clara Mae Williams, a faithful follower of Jesus, went home to be with the Lord on March 26, 2025. She was surrounded by her son, Larry and his wife, Cyndy. Clara lived a long life that was full of much love, joy, and faithful service to Jesus. There will be a celebration of life May 3 at 10:30 AM at...

March 25, 2025

Laurie Lynn Guest, 62, of Woodway, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, March 25, 2025. A visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m., Sunday, March 30, 2025, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 31, 2025, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home with Dr. David Tate officiating. Interment will follow at Moody Cemetery.

Laurie...

March 24, 2025

Harold "Butch" Wayne Highfill, 79, passed away on March 24, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. Born on December 7, 1945, in Carlisle, Arkansas, he moved with his family to Texas at an early age. Butch was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend.

An entrepreneur and a pillar of his community,...

March 23, 2025

Robert Alvin McMahan (81) of Bruceville, was carried on the wings of angels, entered the gates of the Lord with great thanksgiving, and entered the court of the Lord with praise Sunday, March 23, 2025 surrounded by love, light and his adoring family. Celebration of life will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 27, at Community Fellowship Church of the Nazarene,...