Obituaries

Aug 14, 2021

Dale Ray Wilkins went to be with the Lord on August 14, 2021 at the age of 68 surrounded by his family and friends. A Funeral Service will be 11 am, Saturday, August 28, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr, Waco. Texas 76712.  A Visitation with the family will be 6:30-8:30 Friday, August 27, 2021 at Grace...

Aug 14, 2021

“Keith” to his friends and family, was born in Idaho to Rosa Belle Blair and Richard Beckwith. After playing football in H.S. and graduating from the University of Wyoming, Keith moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico, and attended the University of New Mexico. He worked for and retired from New Mexico’s Department of Children, Youth, and Families, as a Superintendent....

Aug 14, 2021

Connie Irene Davenport Avery, 79, of Denton, passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021, after a brief illness.  A Memorial Service will be planned at a later time in Denton.

Connie was born November 15, 1941, to Hank and Leola Clegg Davenport in Columbus, Georgia, one of six children.  As a pastor’s child, she grew up in various...

Aug 12, 2021

Ryan “Beau” Dobbs passed away suddenly Thursday evening, August,12,2021, at the age of 44. A visitation will be held from 12 noon to 1 P.M. Saturday, August 21, 2021, in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr.; a memorial service will immediately follow at 1:00 P.M.

As the son of David Louis and Caryn...

Aug 9, 2021

Manfred “Hopper” Fritz Wilhelm Schlottmann, 82, of Robinson passed away peacefully Monday, August 9, 2021, after a brief, unexpected illness surrounded by family.  A Visitation with the family will be 5:00 – 7:00 pm, Friday, August 20, 2021 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.  A private family interment will be at Riesel Cemetery, August 28, 2021, at 11:00 am.

Aug 7, 2021

Doris Dollins, of Lorena, passed away Saturday night, August 7, 2021, at the age of 95.  Friends and family may pay their respects from 9 A.M to 4 P.M. Tuesday, August 10, 2021, in the Parlor of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr. The funeral will be in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home with Rev. Dr....

Aug 6, 2021

Sherri “Nana” Seal of Crawford, passed away early Saturday morning, August 7, 2021, at the age of 77.  Visitation will be 6 to 8 P.M. Tuesday August 10, 2021, in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr. Graveside services and interment will be 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at Marble Falls City Cemetery, in Marble...

Aug 5, 2021

Paul Dewayne Kilpatrick, Assistant City Manager of McGregor, went to be with Jesus on Thursday, August 5th, 2021. Due to the rise in Covid cases, the family wishes not to have any services at this time.  Please feel free to leave them a message on the tribute wall.

Paul was born February 12th, 1963 in Fort Worth,...

Aug 1, 2021

Leonard Niño Jr. was granted his Angel wings on August 1st, 2021. Leonard was a life-long resident of Waco, Texas. He died unexpectedly at the age of 60.

Leonard was born June 4th, 1961. The son of the late Leonard Niño Sr and Ruby Estelle (Combs) Niño.

He attended Waco High School and carried his...

Jul 31, 2021

Dena Lou Haynes, 61, of Woodway, Texas passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021.  Dena was born on June 13, 1960 in San Angelo, Texas to David O’Farrell Haynes and Ramona Smith Clark Haynes, the youngest of six children.

Dena worked faithfully for Target Stores for over 25 years.  She loved to ride horses in her youth before...

Jul 31, 2021

Silvano Contreras Rodriguez passed away Saturday evening, July 31, 2021, at the age of 63. A visitation will be from 9 to 10A.M. Friday, August 6,2021, in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home,8220 Woodway Dr.  The funeral will immediately follow at 10:00 A.M. with Rev. Roman Lopez officiating.

Mr. Rodriguez was born April 18, 1958, in...

Jul 31, 2021

Dr. Arthur Wesley Wellborn Jr., age 60, stepped into heaven on July 31, 2021. There will be a celebration of life and worship service at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 4 at First Woodway Baptist Church. A visitation time will immediately follow the service at First Woodway.

Wes was born December 17, 1960 in Abilene, Texas to Arthur...

Jul 30, 2021

Rosa Maria Ramos, 67, went to her heavenly home on July 30, 2021. Rosa was born February 1, 1954, in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, to Herminio Ramos and Rosa Arroyo. She graduated from the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez and was a teacher for many decades until retiring and moving to Texas to live with her family. In Haltom...

Jul 28, 2021

James Thomas “Jimmy” Jones III (36) of Waco Texas passed away unexpectedly on July 28th 2021. A Memorial Visitation will be from 6-8 pm, Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.  A Celebration of his life will be planned for a future date.

He was born on Christmas Day 1984 In Waco Texas to Jim...

Jul 28, 2021

Jo Ann (Joan) Franks Lyon passed away peacefully on July 28, 2021. Joan was born to Everett Rudolph Franks and Essie Bell Franks (nee Grice) on October 6, 1931 in Gainesville Texas. The Franks family moved to Waco where she grew up and married J. L. Lyon in 1948. They moved to Magnolia, Texas with their son, Larry, in...

Jul 26, 2021

Jerry Lee Hashaw Jr., 50, of Chilton, TX passed away unexpectedly Monday July 26, 2021.

Jerry was born January 17, 1971 out of San Antonio, TX to Rosemary Harris and Jerry Hashaw Sr. He was a profound carpenter who worked in the construction business most of his life. You could always catch him under the carport working...

Jul 25, 2021

Joe Campos passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 25th.   Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, August 7th and a Memorial Service will follow.  Please consider wearing a mask due to the recent spike in COVID cases.  Thanking you ahead for your consideration in protecting yourself and others.

Joe was born in Waco, Texas to...

Jul 24, 2021

Barba Muse of Groesbeck, formerly of Waco, passed away suddenly Saturday night, July 24, 2021, at the age of 74.  Visitation will be 6 to 8 P.M. Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in the Chape of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr.  The funeral will be 11:00 A.M. Thursday, July 29, 2021, in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral...

Jul 23, 2021

Amratlal R. Patel passed away Friday night , July 23, 2021, at the age of 74.  Visitation will be 5 to 7 P.M. Monday, July 26, 2021, in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr.  The funeral will be 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

Jul 23, 2021

Doyle Dean Jackson, 79, of Waco, Texas (formerly of Weatherford, OK) entered his heavenly reward Friday, July 23, 2021.  A Memorial Service will be 11:00 am, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Wileman officiating.  A reception with the family will follow the service in the Grace Gardens Parlor.

Doyle was born...