Obituaries

Nov 9, 2023

James Lee Sparks, 80  residing in Waco, Texas and formerly of Nacogdoches, Texas passed away on November 9, 2023. He was surrounded by his family.

He was born in Nome, Texas to Frank Marion Sparks and Lelia Mae Hoffpauir. He was raised in Beaumont and Highlands, Texas. He married Linda Joyce Lucas on June 14, 1968 in...

Nov 8, 2023

Lynda was born on April 5, 1942, in Mart, TX to Cecil Eskew and Agnes (Vana) Eskew but resided in Waco, TX for the remainder of her life. She later married Donald Wilkins and had two children, Darrell and Lori Wilkins. Lynda worked in the finance business for over 50 years. She also loved going to the casinos and...

Nov 5, 2023

Larry Dwayne Frazier went to be with the Lord on November 5, 2023, at his home in Woodway, TX, after a long battle with cancer. He was born November 22, 1949, in Lubbock, TX, son of Alvin and Lillie Mae Frazier (nee Gibson), and spent most of his life in Amarillo, TX. He graduated from Tascosa High School in...

Nov 5, 2023

Clifford Lee Hagy, Jr passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Stoney Brook in Hewitt, Tx. A graveside service will take place on Monday, November 13, 2023, at 11 AM at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco, Texas with Pastor Scott Rhodes officiating.

Cliff was born December 6, 1941, in San Antonio, Texas too Lillian and Clifford Hagy, Sr....

Nov 5, 2023

Thomas Woodrow Rogers Jr. (Woody) was born on November 29, 1947, and died November 5, 2023.  Woody was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Woodrow Rogers Sr. and Ellen Rogers of Waco, TX.  Woody lived his entire life in Waco and is survived by his wife of 52 years, Ann Rogers of Waco.  Woody also is survived by...

Nov 4, 2023

William H. (Bill) Lane, better known as Coach, 90, of Woodway, Texas went to meet his Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 4 surrounded by loving family.

Bill was born on May 25, 1933, to William and Mattie Lane in Tioga, Texas. After graduating from Dennison High School, he played football at San Angelo State where he...

Nov 2, 2023

Luis Zavaleta, 73, of Waco passed away on November 2, 2023. A Celebration of Life will be planned soon and details will follow.

Luis was born December 28, 1949 in El Salvador. He was a long time Welder at Time Manufacturing Company where he retired in 2017. Once retiring he spent time in California with family and...

Nov 1, 2023

Lt. Col. (ret.) Johnny Mack Brisby of McGregor, Texas passed peacefully to heaven on All Saints’ Day, November 1, 2023.  A graveside service with military honors will be held at 9:30 a.m., November 11, 2023 at Oakwood Cemetery (South 5th Street and La Salle, Waco) with the Rev. Terry Johnston officiating.  Rev. Johnston will also officiate at the memorial...

Nov 1, 2023

Shirley Ann Stelzer of Waco, TX lost her battle with cancer Wednesday, November 1, 2023.  Shirley was the first of 5 children born to Carl and Novilla Merritt.  She was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma and grew up in Northeast Oklahoma.  After enlisting in the US Navy as a WAVE in the early 1960s, she met and married William (Bill)...

Oct 31, 2023

Sandra Pomeroy was born April 20, 1939 in New Haven, West Virginia to Donald and Leota Roush. Sandra, 84, passed away peacefully, October 31, 2023 at her home in Lorena, Texas, with her husband, Fred, at her side. A celebration of her life will be 3:00pm, Monday, November 6, 2023 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

She graduated...

Oct 30, 2023

Anthony Marco Manelis, 39, passed away on October 30, 2023, in the arms of his wife, Marcela, and with family lovingly surrounding him.

Born January 18, 1984, to Joseph and Naomi Manelis, Anthony lived a life driven by his generosity, curiosity, keen intellect, and integrity. Growing up, he loved the outdoors and enjoyed adventures with friends and...

Oct 27, 2023

James Harrison Beard, Jr, 92, of Lorena, Texas passed away, Friday, October 27, 2023. A Memorial Visitation with Military Honors will be 1-3pm, Sunday, November 5, 2023 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home in Woodway.

He was born September 25, 1931 in Beeville, Texas.

He is survived by, his beloved wife, Kathilyn; daughter, Jenny Beard; sister,...

Oct 26, 2023

Billy Ray Jackson, 85, of Waco went home Thursday, October 26, 2023 with all his loved ones at his side.  Funeral Service will be 10am, Thursday, November 2, 2023 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home with Brother Roy Marshall officiating.  A private committal at Stanford Chapel will follow. A visitation with the family will be 5-7pm, Wednesday, November 1, 2023....

Oct 26, 2023

Naty Valdez Pierce 78, of McGregor, Texas passed away Thursday, October 26, 2023 at St Catherines in Waco.  Funeral services will be Saturday, November 4, 2023 beginning at 10 AM at Grace Gardens in Waco with Pastor Chris Marsh officiating.  A visitation will be, Friday, November, 3, 2023 from 6-8 PM  at Grace Gardens Funeral Home with a Rosary...

Oct 22, 2023

James Wayne McKamie was born April 26, 1933, to Dudley Clarence McKamie and Mary Ellen McKamie. He was the youngest of four children. He passed from this life on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at the age of 90 years.

All of Wayne’s early education was in the Moody Public School System from which he graduated in 1950....

Oct 17, 2023

Annette Soto passed Tuesday, October 17th in the loving company of her two daughters Destiny, and Jocelyn, Jocelyn’s husband Michael, and her children’s father Tony Soto. A memorial service in her honor will be 2:00pm, Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

Annette was born February 5th, 1969, in Salinas, California.

Annette was...

Oct 17, 2023

Connie Jo Walters Brumley, 70, of McGregor, Texas, passed away suddenly, Tuesday, October 17, 2023.  Services will be at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, visitation with the family will be from 2-3pm, Friday, October 20, 2023 with a celebration of her life starting at 3pm.

Connie was born July 10, 1953 in Waco, Texas, the only child of...

Oct 11, 2023

Cindy (Smith) Oden, 68, of Hewitt, passed away on October 11, 2023 surrounded by her family. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, October 17 th from 5-7 pm at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. A visitation will be held from 5-6 with a time of remembrance to begin at 6.

Cindy was born April 28, 1955 in...

Oct 11, 2023

Debra Lanette Armstrong, lovingly known to friends and family as "Debbie," was born September 20, 1952, and passed to her heavenly reward on October 11, 2023.

She is survived and fondly remembered by her mother, Emily Geraldine Turner; daughter, Kerri Sullivan Sims; sister, Barbara Sullivan; and  grandchildren William Richardson and Emmaleigh Richardson.  She was preceeded in death...

Oct 9, 2023

Our dear beautiful mother, Ophelia (Faye) Marquez Zamarripa was welcomed into God’s kingdom on Monday morning, October 9, 2023. Services for Faye are planned at Grace Garden Funeral Home in Woodway, TX. Viewing visitation will be Sunday, October 15, 2023, from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm, and funeral services on Monday, October 16, 2023, at 11:00 am officiated by...