Obituaries

Nov 18, 2020

Amelia Torres Ramirez age 84, passed away on Nov 18, 2020 in Lorena, Texas. A Funeral Mass will be 11 am, Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at St. Jerome Catholic Church in Waco, TX, an interment will follow (2:00 pm) at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen, TX.  A Visitation with the family will be 1:00 pm, Saturday, November...

Nov 14, 2020

Dazery “Joy” Erlanson of McGregor passed away peacefully in her sleep Saturday morning November 14, 2020.

Graveside services will be 2pm on Tuesday, Nov 17th at the Robinson Cemetery.

Family and friends are welcome to attend a meet and greet at the graveside 1 hour before the service begins.

Mrs. Erlanson was born...

Nov 13, 2020

Billy Wane Sanders, 86, passed peacefully, Friday November 13, 2020.

Billy Wayne was born March 25, 1934 in Electra TX to William Henry and Louvina (Allred) Sanders.  He married Emma Jean (Preuninger) Sanders July 7, 1956.

His built his lifelong career with Brazos Electric Power where he worked for 44 years. Through his long career,...

Nov 9, 2020

Ronald "Ron" Vaughan, a long time McGregor resident, passed away Monday evening November 9, 2020, at the age of 83. He was born on January 28th, 1937 in Goldthwaite, TX.  The life of the renowned artist will be honored by his family on Sunday November 15, 2020, in the sanctuary of First United Methodist Church, 500 S. Madison St....

Nov 8, 2020

Martha Hilaria Proctor, 93, of Waco, was welcomed into heaven on November 8th, 2020, while surrounded by family. A graveside service will be 2:00 pm, Friday November 13th at North Belton Cemetery in Belton, TX. She will be in state 12:00 to 4:30 pm on Thursday, November 12th at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

Martha was born January...

Nov 3, 2020

Paul Glen Weekley was born on August 30, 1967, in Irving, TX to Glen Weekley and Jan Middleton.  He passed away November 3, 2020, in Seminole, TX.  A Memorial Service honoring Paul will be at 2:00 pm, Saturday, April 17, 2021, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home in Waco, TX.  Inurnment will follow at Stanford Chapel Cemetery, Lorena, TX

Nov 3, 2020

Henry Lippe, 93, of Waco, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020. He was born March 20, 1927, in Crawford, Texas, to Augusta Muegge and Henry Lippe.  He was a 1946 graduate of McGregor High School and attended Baylor University.  In 1949, he married the love of his life, Mary Ann Hampel.  Henry served his country in the United States...

Nov 3, 2020

J.D. Phipps, 91, of Waco, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020 after a short courageous battle with cancer.  A Funeral Service will be 10:30am Friday, November 6, 2020 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home with Ryan Barnett officiating. Interment will follow at Waco Memorial Park. A Visitation with the family will be 4:30-6:30pm, Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Grace Gardens...

Nov 3, 2020

Charles Edwin “Cookie” Cook, 86, of Woodway, Texas, was welcomed into Heaven on Tuesday, November 3, 2020.  The Cook family takes the risk of exposure to Covid-19 seriously, and wishes everyone to take all precautions; social distancing, wearing face masks, temperature screening, and please care for yourself if you are running fever or have recently been exposed.  There will...

Nov 2, 2020

Bobby Lee Wolske, of Hewitt, Texas, went to be with the Lord on November 1, 2020 at his home while surrounded by his loved ones.

He will be laying in state Wednesday November 4, 9am to 4pm at Grace Gardens Funeral Home in Woodway. He will be laid to rest with a private family burial.

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Nov 1, 2020

Our son Elijah Gilbert Findley passed away in utero and was stillborn on November 1, 2020 at 2:26 am.  He was lovingly carried and cherished for 38 weeks and 6 days.  He weighed 6 lbs. 5 oz. and was 19.5” long.  When he opened his eyes for the first time he saw the face of Jesus.  Although he didn’t...

Nov 1, 2020

Eduardo Lucio Contreras, of Waco, Texas, passed away peacefully at the age of 91, on Sunday, November 1, 2020. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation 6 to 7 p.m. Friday, November 6, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Drive, with a Rosary at 7 p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at...

Oct 31, 2020

Alfred Leverenz, 94, of Waco, Passed away Saturday, October 31, 2020.  The family will have a private interment at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery at a later date.

Al Leverenz grew up in Winsconsin. He left High School at 17 to help the war effort. He was in the Navy and stationed in the Pacific Arena. After...

Oct 27, 2020

Cody Wayne Parrish passed away Tuesday night Oct. 27, 2020, at the age of 45.  Visitation will be 2 to 4 P.M. Saturday Oct. 31, 2020, in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr.  Navel honors will be rendered at 4:00 pm.  Face coverings are required.

Cody was born July 1, 1975,in Gatesville, Texas,...

Oct 26, 2020

James Emery Carlson (Jim) of TempleTX passed away unexpectedly October 26, 2020 at his home.  A celebration of life will be 5-7 PM Friday, October 30, 2020 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home 8220 Woodway Drive, Waco TX.  Wearing a mask and social distancing will be required at the funeral home. Please wear your favorite jeans in honor of Jim....

Oct 25, 2020

Doug Brumley of Gatesville passed away suddenly Sunday afternoon, October 25, 2020, at the age of 62.  To celebrate his life, a private gathering will be held.

Doug was born Nov. 6, 1957, in Benton, Ark, the son of the late Jehu Sherman and Bonice Florene (Thompson) Brumley.  Moving to Texas at an early age, he attended...

Oct 18, 2020

Willis Albert (Bill) Turner, Jr passed away in Morgantown, West Virginia and was promoted to new Kingdom assignments in Heaven on October 18, 2020.  He was born in Lubbock, Texas on May 29, 1943 to Willis Albert (Bill) Turner, Sr and Emma J Holmes Turner.

Bill was raised in Sudan, Texas and graduated from Sudan High School...

Oct 16, 2020

Aldo Costa, 59, went on to be with his Beloved Savior Jesus Christ on October 16th 2020. A Celebration of Life service will be 12 pm noon, Central Standard Time, Saturday, October 24th, 2020 at Radiant Church in Waco TX.  The Service will be LIVE STREAMED with access to the link on Nicole Costa Henderson or Micah Costa Facebook...

Oct 15, 2020

On Thursday, October 15, Eleanora Helene “Nona” Carini Hankins, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother passed away at the age of 97.

Nona was born on September 26, 1923 in Bardi, Italy to Joseph and Mary (Rollieri) Carini.  On June 13, 1946, she married Thomas Stayton Hankins in Paris, France, then immigrated to...

Oct 14, 2020

Roy Henderson, 75 of Hewitt, Texas passed away on October 14, 2020.  A honorary military graveside service will be at 12:01 pm October 20, 2020 at Waco Memorial Park.  Visitation will be on October 19, 2020 from 4pm to 7 pm at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Drive, Waco, Texas 76712.

Mr. Henderson was born October...