Obituaries

James Moffatt

Sep 5, 2020

James Moffatt, former resident of Texarkana, Texas, passed away on September 5, 2020, at Providence Hospice in Waco, Texas at the age of 83.  Graveside services and interment will be Monday September, 7, 2020, in Davidson Cemetery in Gatesville, Texas next to his daughter Diane.  Reverend Bud Miller will be officiating at the service under the direction of Grace...

Shawn Brody Carter

Sep 1, 2020

Shawn Brody Carter, 21, of Moody, Texas, a beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, great grandson and friend, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2020 in Moody, Texas.  A Celebration of his life will be 11:00 am, Monday, September 7, 2020 at Central Texas Sportsman Club, at 685 Centex Sportsman Road, Temple (Belton) with Rev. Steve and Cyndi Abbe officiating.

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Bobby Jack Smith

Aug 30, 2020

Bobby Jack Smith, 79, of Waco, passed away on August 30, 2020 after a long battle with chronic illness and vascular dementia. Funeral Services will be at 9 A.M. Thursday, September 3, 2020, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, with Pastor Brock Sanders officiating. A visitation will be 5 to 7 P.M. on Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at Grace Gardens...

Robert Smoot Baldridge

Aug 28, 2020

Robert Smoot Baldridge, 76, passed away Friday, August 28th, 2020, at his home in Woodway, Texas. Arrangements will be handled by Grace Gardens Funeral Home & Crematory. Honoring his request and due to the exigencies of COVID-19, there will be no formal service.

Bob was born March 4th, 1944, in Waco, Texas. He was the older child...

Robert E. Hernandez

Aug 26, 2020

Robert E. Hernandez died at age 71 after telling stories with his “muscleman” hospice nurse just moments earlier. The farmer, loving husband, dedicated dad, adoring grandfather, and protector told his last story on August 26, 2020, which probably cannot be printed here.  A Celebration of Life Service will be 11 am, Saturday, August 29, 2020 at Grace Gardens Funeral...

Oran "Boots" Clinton Baker

Aug 22, 2020

Oran C. “Boots” Baker, 91, of Lorena, passed away early Saturday, August 22, 2020 surrounded by loved ones in his home.  A Funeral Service will be 2:00pm, Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home with Rev. Heath Kirkwood officiating.  Interment will follow at Lorena Cemetery with Military and Masonic Honors.  A Visitation with the family will be...

Josephine Louise Bruhn

Aug 21, 2020

Josephine Louise Bruhn passed away Friday, August 21st at 96 years old. She was a longtime resident of Scranton, PA and graduated Duryea High School. Joan, as she was sometimes called, served in the United States Navy during WWII, was a professional Cosmetologist and worked at Steamtown Trains in Scranton.

Joan is survived by her daughter Bonnie...

Andrew Kolemba

Aug 19, 2020

Andrew Kolemba, 66, of Salado, TX, passed away on August 19th, 2020, while surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral Service shall take place at Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel, 8220 Woodway Drive, Waco, TX. Services will begin at 9 AM with the Recitation of the Rosary, Visitation at 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM,...

John Allen (II) Rider

Aug 17, 2020

John Allen Rider II was born the youngest child of George Henry and Lorene Agnes Meek Rider on March 11, 1928, on the family farm near Arnett in Ellis County OK. John was named for his grandfathers, John Allen Rider I, and John Meek. He began school at Sunny Slope School where his father had earlier attended...

Isidro Servin Garcia

Aug 16, 2020

Isidro Servin Garcia passed away August 16, 2020, at the age of 49.  Visitation will be 9 to 10 A.M. Wednesday August 26, in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr.  The funeral service will follow at 10:00 A.M. in the chapel.

Mr. Servin was born May 15, 1971, in Apaseo El Grande, Mexico,...

Cindy Lynn (Bishop) Streetman

Aug 15, 2020

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Cindy Lynn Streetman of Waco, TX on August 15, 2020, at the age of 59 years.

She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 42 years, John; her children, Jennifer Streetman and husband Brandon Conrad, Christi Stephens and husband Jason; grandchildren, Kelsey...

Dee (Armstrong) Williams

Aug 15, 2020

Dee Williams, 74 of McGregor, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2020. A celebration of life service will be 11:00 am Saturday August 22nd at Freedom of God Ministries at 7549 North State Highway 6 in Waco. Dee was born March 29, 1946 in Canadian Oklahoma. She was raised by Lawrence Armstrong and Marjorie Bunniss. She had six siblings. She...

Walter Ray Renfro

Aug 15, 2020

Walter Ray Renfro, 82, of McGregor, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, August 15, 2020.  Funeral Services will be 11 am Tuesday, August 18th at Grace Gardens Funeral Home in Woodway with his son in law, Rev William Campbell officiating. A Visitation with the family will begin at 10 am. Interment will follow at Axtell Cemetery. ...

Dewey Clarence Abbe

Aug 13, 2020

Dewey C. Abbe, a dedicated father and grandfather (Dewdaddy), passed away at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Waco, TX, on August 13, 2020.  A private family graveside service will be at Waco Memorial Park Cemetery.   The Abbe family encourages you to sign the online register book, or leave a message on the tribute wall.

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Joyce (Rentz) Riggs

Aug 12, 2020

Joyce Louise Rentz Riggs, our beautiful blue-eyed mother, was called to feast at the Lord’s table early Wednesday morning, August 12, 2020.

Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday August 22, 2020, with funeral services at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Grace Garden’s Funeral Home, with Dr. Joe Bailey officiating.  Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.

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Michael Charles VonRosenberg

Aug 9, 2020

With heavy hearts, we announce that at 31 years old Michael Charles Dwyer VonRosenberg (Mike), our precious son, brother, family member, and friend passed on Sunday, August 9, 2020 surrounded by his family.

All who knew Michael knew of his kind heart and giving soul. His favorite thing to do was sharing experiences with others...

Howard Glen Weekley

Aug 8, 2020

Howard Glen Weekley, beloved husband, father and grandpa (Glen-pa), passed away at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Temple, TX, on August 8, 2020.  Funeral services will be 10:30 am, Saturday, August 15th, 2020 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, Woodway, TX. An interment will follow at Stanford Chapel Cemetery in Lorena, TX.  The Family will receive visitors from...

Ray Schraeder

Aug 7, 2020

Ray Schraeder, 84, of McGregor, left this life to enter his heavenly home with Jesus, August 7, 2020.  He was diagnosed with cancer in June.  His family kept his wish and lovingly cared for him at home throughout his brief battle.

A graveside service will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday August 15, 2020, at McGregor Cemetery under the...

Robert "Rob" Marcus Beechner, III

Aug 6, 2020

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Milton "Mac" Makowsky

Aug 5, 2020

Milton Ray Makowsky, known as Mac by most, passed away unexpectedly August 5, 2020 at Providence Hospital in Waco, Texas.  Mac was born February 14, 1941 in Lamesa, Texas, graduated from University High School and Baylor University before enlisting in the Air Force in 1965.  While in the Air Force, Mac became a pilot with the nickname of “Boomer”...