Obituaries

Jan 15, 2021

Michelle Elizabeth Jean Habern,47, of Waco, went to be with her Father in heaven on January 15, 2021. In her final days, she was surrounded by her loving family. A visitation will be 6-8 PM, Wednesday, January 20,2021 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Service will be 10 am, Thursday, January 21, 2021, with Dr. Cary Killough, Senior...

Jan 15, 2021

Naomi French Stratton, a resident of the Beverly Hills community of Waco since 1953, died Friday, Jan. 15 after a lengthy illness at a local assisted care facility. Mrs. Stratton was 92. Visitation will be 11-1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. at Waco Memorial Park.

Mrs. Stratton...

Jan 14, 2021

Richard C. Lovorn, 88, of Waco, died on January 14, 2021 at his home residence in Waco.  In observance of the current pandemic a private family memorial service is being planned for a later date.

Richard was born October 26, 1932 in Waco, Texas to Henry and Maude (Guess) Lovorn. Growing up in Waco, he graduated from...

Jan 14, 2021

Merle Wittner passed away on January 14, 2021 after a battle with COVID-19. Due to the current health concerns, the family will have a private interment at the Cottonwood Cemetery with Rev. Ron Durham officiating.

Dolores Merlene (Merle) Wittner was born on August 6, 1932, in Ranger, Texas. Born to Lula Mae and Carl Davis, she grew...

Jan 13, 2021

Bobby Eugene Stier, 78, of Waco, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 13, 2021.  A Graveside Service will be 11 am, Wednesday, January 20th at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco with Rev. Ronnie Holmes officiating.  A visitation with the family will be 6-8 pm, Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

Bobby Eugene Stier was born...

Jan 13, 2021

Wesley Edward James, 89, of Waco, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021.  A Graveside Service will be 12:00 noon, Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Coleman Cemetery, Coleman, Texas.  A Visitation will be 5:00-7:00pm, Friday, January 15th at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. Please observe the local and state guidelines for wearing a mask and social distancing.  The service will be...

Jan 12, 2021

William Dwayne Spohn of McGregor, passed away unexpectedly January 12, 2021, at the age of 83.  A visitation will be 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. Saturday Jan. Jan. 16, 2021, at Zion Lutheran Church.  The memorial service will follow with Pastor Bill Snappenfield officiating.    Private inurnment will be in Moody Cemetery under the direction of Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

Jan 11, 2021

Mary Madonna Turner, 81, of Waco, passed away on January 11, 2021 at home surrounded by her loved ones. A private ceremony will be Monday, January 18, 2021 at Oakwood Cemetery.

Madonna was born June 23, 1939 in San Diego, California to Wilbur and Helen Rives. She graduated from Henderson High School in 1957. She then went...

Jan 9, 2021

Leo Rubel of Woodway passed away Saturday afternoon January 9, 2021 at the age of 89.  Graveside services and interment will be 11:00 A.M. Friday, January 15, 2021, at Whitehall Cemetery in Woodway with Harry Harelik officiating.

Mr. Rubel was born March 9, 1931, in Waco, Texas, the youngest of four children to Arthur and Sarah Rubel. ...

Jan 9, 2021

John Edward Gates, 93, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, for eternity on January 9, 2021.

John was preceded in death by the love of his life of 69 years, Jean Marie Gates; sons, Steve and David.

John was a kind and loving man and father. He loved his family...

Jan 9, 2021

01/27/2021 UPDATE: you can stream the service at http://https://xroads.online.church .  They will begin at 1 PM with pre service video.  You can also register online to skip the registration at the gate or if you plan to attend via live stream. Registry for Steve Abbe .

UPDATE (SERVICE INFORMATION): The family of Steve...

Jan 8, 2021

Joe Allen Holmes, a longtime Crawford resident, passed away Friday afternoon January 8, 2021, at the age of 86.  A memorial visitation will be 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. Friday January 15, 2021, at First United Methodist Church of Crawford.  The memorial service will follow at 2:00 P.M. in the sanctuary with Rev. Robyn Young and Rev. Pat Cummings...

Jan 5, 2021

Carol B. Wells (nee Suominen), 79, passed away January 5, 2021 with her youngest daughter by her side.

She was born to Lauri V. And Helen E. Suominen in Gardner, Massachusetts.  Mid-Summer of 1958 she eloped with Richard Stehle, became a Navy wife, and together they raised two daughters.

Carol went on to become a...

Jan 5, 2021

Margie Anne Diggs, 76, of Lorena, peacefully passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021.  The family will have a private graveside service at the Vaughan Cemetery with Rev. Brandon Berry officiating.

Margie was born July 1, 1944 to Ardine and Lillie V. Weber in Gatesville, Texas.  She married Robert Diggs and lived in the Hillsboro area for many...

Jan 2, 2021

Barbara and Lynn always supported their local church. In lieu of flowers and if interested, please make a donation in their name to your place of worship. Or please donate to the Steve Abbe   Legacy Fund at Crossroads Fellowship Church that supports many opportunities in and around the Waco area at https://xroads.churchcenter.com/giving

Lynn was born...

2021

Rev. Dr. Herbert “Herb” Richardson passed away suddenly early Tuesday morning, August 3, 2021, at the age of 74.  Visitation will be 6 to 8 P.M. Sunday, August 8, 2021, in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr.  The funeral service will be 11:00 A.M. Monday, August 9, 2021, in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral...

2021

Norma “Penny” Walkup passed away Wednesday afternoon, July 14, 2021, at the age of 74.

The memorial service will be 3:00 P.M. Wednesday, July 21, 2021, in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Drive with Rev. Wayne Williams officiating.  Private inurnment will be 10:00 A.M. Thursday, July 22, 2021, at Central Texas State Veterans...

Dec 30, 2020

Pamela Dawn Whaley of McGregor, passed away at her residence, December 30, 2020, surrounded by her loving husband and family at the age of 60.   At a later date, the family will have a private gathering to honor Pamela’s life.

Pamela was born to the late Samuel Fred and Joy May (Teague) Bass in Arvada, Colorado on...

Dec 30, 2020

Ray Eugene Russell, 94 of Woodway, formally of Dallas, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020. He had requested that no services be held.

Ray Eugene Russell, 94 of Woodway, formally of Dallas, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020. He had requested that no services be held.

Ray was born August 8, 1926 to Roy and...

Dec 29, 2020

Everlyn White Humphrey went to be with our Lord and Savior on December 29, 2020.  Memorial Service will be 3 pm, Saturday, January 2, 2021 with a time of visitation before, starting at 2 pm at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.  A committal service will be 2 pm, Friday, January 8, 2021 at the Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery with...