Obituaries

January 30, 2021

George Raymond Wurzbach passed away unexpectedly January 30, 2021 at Wesley Woods Health and Rehabilitation Center in Waco Texas. He was born August 1st, 1931,in Calexico California, the son of George F. and Maria (DeCastro) Wurzbach.

George attended schools in San Antonio and following graduation, he served in the US Army in Pohanddong Korea during the Korean...

January 28, 2021

Rachel, 61, of Waco, passed away on January 28, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. A visitation will be held 6-8 PM, Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel. Wearing a mask and social distancing will be required at the funeral home.

Rachel was born October 2, 1959 in Waco, TX...

January 26, 2021

Waco, TX – Earnest W. Rabe Jr., 79 years young, died on January 26, 2021 peacefully while sleeping after a battle with COVID.  Ernie or Earnest T. Bass as his loving wife, Judy called him, had an energy and zest for living life that was well known to others.  Ernie had a passion for all things involved with transportation,...

January 22, 2021

Born on May 19, 1968 in Long Beach, California, went to be with our Lord on January 22, 2021 in Waco, Texas after a long and difficult fight with cancer. April is survived by her husband, Jerry of McGregor; her children, Jayme Willis & husband Blue of Robinson, Crissa Applegate & husband Heath of Godley, Levi Valence & wife...

January 22, 2021

Roger Alan Poehls passed away on January 22, 2021 after a 3 ½ week long battle with Covid-19.  Due to Covid-19 we will not be having a service at this time. Roger was born on January 16, 1952 in Waco, Texas to Adolph Fritz (Buddy) Poehls and Berta Anderson Poehls.  Roger graduated from Connally High School in 1970. He ...

January 21, 2021

Elaine Chastain, 94, of Waco, Texas passed away peacefully Thursday, January 21, 2021. There will be a private burial in Llano Cemetery, Amarillo, Texas.

Elaine Marjorie Babb was born July 8, 1926 to Elizabeth (Kirsch) and Maynard Babb in Malden, Mass.  She was the oldest of three children.  She attended schools in the East and Midwest, graduating...

January 19, 2021

Lupe Joseph Rangel Sr. went to be with Lord on Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at the age of 69.  Visitation will be 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 25, 2021, in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Drive.  The most Holy Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. in the chapel. The Mass of Christian...

January 16, 2021

Betty Murdock at the age of 84, surrounded by her family, went home to be with Jesus Saturday afternoon January 16, 2021.  Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday January 23, 2021, in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr. with Pastor Roger West officiating.  Interment will follow in Oakwood Cemetery.

January 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...

January 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...

January 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...

January 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...

January 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...

January 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...

January 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.

January 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...

January 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. ...

January 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...

January 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...

January 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...