Obituaries

Feb 19, 2022

Michelline Christaine Hanley Solares, 39, of Dawson, entered the gates of Heaven on Saturday, February 19, 2022.  Funeral Services will be 5:00 pm, Sunday, February 27th, 2022 at the Cowboy Church of Corsicana.  A Visitation with the family will begin at 4:00 pm, prior to the service.  Interment will be 10 am, Tuesday, March 1st at the Central Texas...

Feb 16, 2022

Sidney Allen (Pastor Sid) Cooper, passed away on February 16, 2022 surrounded by his loved ones and left this world in comfort. Illness took his body, but our Father in heaven received his soul.

Sidney was born on August 13, 1953, in Los Angeles, California to Lucinda and Jackson Cooper. He grew up in the little town...

Feb 12, 2022

Coach LeRoy Coleman, 74, of Woodway, Texas transitioned into Heaven Saturday, February 12, 2022.  Visition with the family will be 5:00 - 7:00 pm, Friday, February 18, 2022 at The Church of the Open Door, 900 N. Loop 340, Waco, Texas 76705.  The Celebratory Life Service will take place 11 am, Saturday, February 19, 2022 also at The Church...

Feb 11, 2022

Stephen Schwarting, of Waco, passed away on February 11, 2022. A burial service will be at Oakwood Cemetery on Monday, February 21, 2022, at 10 AM. All are welcome.

Stephen was born on August 1, 1958 in Waco to William and Wilma Schwarting. He spent much of his youth riding motorcycles and playing drums, the first of...

Feb 11, 2022

Thomas Charles McPherson, 76, went to be with his Lord on February 11, 2022, after a battle with dementia.

Tom was born August 14, 1945, in St. Louis, MO. He graduated from Harlingen (TX) High School in 1963 and went on to attend Texas A&M University, graduating with the class of 1968. Following college graduation, Tom served...

Feb 8, 2022

Ima Walter, of McGregor, passed away Tuesday evening, February 8, 2022, at the age of 88,  A visitation will be 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. Sunday, February 13, 2022, in the  Bluebonnet Parlor of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr. Waco. The memorial service will be 10:00 A.M. Monday, February 14, 2022, at First United Methodist Church, 500 S....

Feb 8, 2022

Sharon was born on October 2nd, 1964 in Dallas, Texas. Growing up in Glendale California Sharon enjoyed playing with her friends, going to school and being mentored by her older brother and sisters. Sharon was told that she would never be able to swim so she also quite enjoyed swimming like a little fishy at age 4. In the...

Feb 7, 2022

Evelyn Rose Marie Ash passed away peacefully in the loving arms of her mother, grandma, and around her loving family on the evening of February 7, 2022 at Baylor Scott & White McLane Children’s Hospital in Temple, Texas. A visitation will be held at Grace Gardens Funeral Home in Waco, TX on Sunday February 13th from 6pm - 8pm....

Feb 6, 2022

He was a good man.  Johnny went to be with his Lord on Sunday, February 6, 2022, finally free of the ill health that plagued his earthly body.

Johnny was born in Waco, Texas, to parents Clellon J. and Lorene Rogas Kinder and after graduation from University High School lived the rest of his life in Waco. ...

Feb 6, 2022

Jean Williams, 81, of Marlin, passed away on February 6, 2022 after a brief illness.  Services will be held on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, with Reverend Steve Stokes officiating.  Burial will follow at Rosemound Cemetery.

Jean was born July 3, 1940 in Marlin, Texas to Guy Stricklin and Kathryn Jones Stricklin.  She...

Feb 5, 2022

It is with heavy hearts that we honor and say goodbye to our precious baby boy.

Zander Scott Stith passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022, in the arms of his Mommy and Daddy and surrounded by family.

Baby Zander will be forever loved, remembered, and missed by his Mommy, KayLee Patton; Daddy, Ernest Stith...

Feb 4, 2022

Troy James Long Sr., 85, of Lubbock, Texas passed away Friday, February 4, 2022.  Troy was born January 12, 1937 in Paris, Texas to Mary Elizabeth and C. D. Long.

Troy joined the army when he was 18 years old then later went to Texas State Technical College for Horticulture.  He loved working with flowers, wood working...

Feb 4, 2022

Carl R. Pliscott of West, formerly of Hewitt, passed away February 4, surrounded by his children at the age of 92.    Visitation will  be 9 A.M. to 10 A.M. Saturday, February 12, 2022, in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr. The funeral service will immediately follow at 10:00 A.M. in the chapel with Rev. J.P....

Feb 4, 2022

Wilma Louise Broyles Keeton, 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 4, 2022 at her home near Waco, TX. Wilma was born August 10, 1932 in Hinton, OK to Chester Broyles and Nova Mount Broyles. She grew up on a big beautiful farm in Chouteau, OK, the middle of 5 children. She then went to nursing school in Muskogee,...

Feb 4, 2022

Alex Avila Flores, 78, beloved father and husband, went home to be with the Lord on February 3, 2022. He was born in Houston, Texas to the late Joseph and Erlinda Flores.

Alex is survived by his wife of 49 years, Elma, daughter Erin and husband Kenneth Skillett, Son Alex Jr., brother Joe Flores and wife Aurora....

Feb 3, 2022

Tracy Slaughter of Waco, passed away on Thursday, February 3, at the age of 60. Visitation will be  2 P.M. to 3 P.M. Saturday, February 12, 2022, at  Crawford Cemetery with graveside service immediately following at 3 P.M. with Reverend Jerry Walters officiating.

Tracy was born May 23, 1961, in Waco, TX to Donnie and Betty Slaughter....

Feb 1, 2022

Jack Henry Weber passed away peacefully on the morning of February 1, 2022, at the age of 71 in Waco, Texas. His battle with serious medical issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges. Jack graduated from Seguin High School in 1969. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy in 1971. He lived most of...

Feb 1, 2022

Charles Martin Thompson, 84, of Hewitt, passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022 surrounded by his sons.  There will be no services.

Charles was born January 2, 1938 to Jesse and Beulah Thompson in Hazlehurst, Georgia.  He attended school in Georgia.  He joined the United States Air Force during the Korena War, where he was stationed in Alaska. ...

Feb 1, 2022

Joe Beloat Jr, 60, of Lorena, passed away on February 01, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loved ones after a hard, but courageous battle with brain cancer. A memorial service will be 1:30pm, Sunday, February 13th at Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel, with family friend Marsha Juhl officiating.  A Visitation with the family will be an hour...

Jan 30, 2022

Beulah A Howard (Butch), passed from this life on January 30, 2022.  A Memorial Service will be ,11 am Saturday, February 19th at Community of Christ, located at 3701 Belmont, Waco.

She was born on October 7, 1932 to Elzie and Hattie Hegwood. She was the youngest of five children and lived the majority of her youth...