Obituaries

November 20, 2020

Sandra Dickerson Landis, beloved mother, grandmother, and educator, passed away suddenly on Friday, November 20, due to a pulmonary embolism and its attendant complications. She was 84. “Sandy” was the only child of Arthur M. and Doris M. Dickerson and was born and raised to adulthood in Cleveland, OH. The first in her family to attend college, she attained...

November 20, 2020

Roger Jones, a longtime Hewitt resident and Waco businessman, died November 20, 2020 at the age of 84 following a long struggle with Parkinson’s.  An informal visitation will be held Sunday, November 22, 2020 from 12:00-4:00 at Grace Gardens in Waco. A graveside service for family will be held on Monday, November 23, 2020 at...

November 18, 2020

Michael Dan Clafferty, Sr., 82, of Waco, passed away on November 18, 2020 at the Veteran’s Administration surrounded by his loved ones.

Mike was born August 25, 1938 in Longview, TX to William Henry Clafferty, Sr. and Nettie Mable Smith Clafferty.  Growing up in Longview, Mike enjoyed playing baseball and was offered a semi-pro spot with the...

November 18, 2020

Lunell Davis Corley (Lou), 85 of Waco, TX, passed away November 18, 2020.  Ms. Corley was a long-time resident of North Richland Hills, TX.  There will be a private family service 10:30am, Friday,  November 27, 2020, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel in Woodway, Texas.  Out of respect for the current health crisis, the family encourages you to participate...

November 18, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Trevor Craig Dahl. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

November 18, 2020

John Angerman went home to be with the Lord early Wednesday morning  November 18, 2020, at the age of 90.  Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday November 21, 2020, at St. Paul Lutheran Church with Pastor Larry Krueger officiating.  Interment will follow in Waco Memorial Park.  John will lay in repose in the parlor of Grace Gardens Funeral...

November 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...

November 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...

November 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,...

November 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....

November 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...

November 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

November 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...

November 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...

November 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...

November 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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November 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...

November 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...

October 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...

October 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,...