Obituaries

Apr 17, 2019

Joe Ann Wallace passed away early Wednesday morning, April 17, 2019, at the age of 90.  A memorial visitation will be from 5:30 to 7:30 P.M. Tuesday April 23, 2019, in the parlor of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Drive.

Joe Ann was born April 9, 1929, in Waco, Texas, the daughter of the late Joseph...

Apr 10, 2019

Richard Falta, age 90 of Woodway, went to his Heavenly home on Wednesday, April 10, 2019. Richard was born on November 30, 1928 to Joseph and Selma (Gross) Falta. He grew up with two brothers, Robert and Bill and his sister Betty.  After graduating the Conservatory of Cincinnati with hours toward his PhD.  He served during the Korean War...

Apr 8, 2019

Jimmy John Steele, 20, of Waco, passed away April 8, 2019.  A Memorial Service will be 6:00 pm, Monday, April 15 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home with Lance Donaldson officiating. A reception with the family will follow.

Jimmy was born in Mexia, Texas, September 11, 1998.  He was a 2017 Graduate of China Spring High School.

Apr 8, 2019

William Joseph Ellery Strahl, 79, of Waco, passed away Monday, April 8, 2019.  The family will have a private inurnment at Oakwood Cemetery.

William was born in Jefferson Barracks, Mo on September, 16, 1939. He was in the U.S. Army, and stationed in Korea during his service.  He served over six years.  He then worked for the...

Apr 6, 2019

Daniel Lee McLeod passed way Saturday morning April 6 2019, at the age of 90.  At his request there will not be any services.

Dan was born March 25, 1929, in Angus, Texas the son of the late Forest Leslie and Leola Mae (Bonner) McLeod.  He graduated from Corsicana High School and continued his education at Midwestern...

Apr 6, 2019

Wanda Lou Benson, 86 passed away peacefully April 6, 2019 surrounded by family.  Funeral Services will be 10 am, Tuesday, April 9, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.  A visitation with the family will begin at 9am, prior to the service.

Wanda was born January 20, 1933 in Merkel, Tx to Avanell and Burnet Wesley Strother. She had...

Apr 4, 2019

Barry William Byford, 66, of Hewitt, Texas went to be with the Lord on April 4, 2019. Funeral Services will be 1:00 pm, Tuesday, April 9th at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.  Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco.  A visitation with the family will be 6:00 – 8:00 pm, Monday, April 8 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

Apr 3, 2019

Luanne Murphy Thomason, 89, of Woodway, Texas died Wednesday, April 3, 2019. Services will be 1:30pm, Sunday, April 7 at Prairie Hill Baptist Church with Chaplain Danny Tomlinson officiating. Burial will follow at Prairie Hill Cemetery on FM Road 339 North, Prairie Hill, Texas 76678. Visitation will be 5:00-7:00pm, Saturday, April 6 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, Woodway, Texas....

Apr 2, 2019

Marsha “Boo Boo” Weiss of McGregor passed away early Tuesday morning April 2, 2019, at the age of 72. Visitation will be from 9 to 10 A.M. Saturday April 6, 2019, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel, 8220 Woodway Dr. The memorial service will follow the visitation with Lindsey Luedeker officiating.

Mrs. Weiss was born Jan. 31,...

Mar 30, 2019

Mary Lee (Burt) Glaze, 97, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on March 30, 2019 in Lorena. Mary was born to William Robert and Laura Mae Burt on January 3, 1922 in Gatesville, Texas. Funeral Services will be 1:00 pm, Wednesday, April 3 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. An Interment will be 3:00 pm at Greenbriar...

Mar 28, 2019

Martin French Kemper beheld the face of his King and Savior at 5:30 pm on March 28, 2019. He passed peacefully through the veil into the arms of Jesus after fighting a valiant battle with ALS. Martin was born in Abilene, Texas on February 11, 1949 to Roy F. Kemper and Verla Joyce Perkins Kemper. His family...

Mar 26, 2019

Wade Earl Turner, 83, of Waco, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2019 surrounded by loved ones. A Celebration of his life will be 11:00 am, Friday, March 29 at First Baptist Church Woodway. A private burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:00 – 7:00pm, Thursday, March 28 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

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Mar 25, 2019

Janice (Jan) Olinick of Woodway, Texas, passed away on March 25, 2019, at the age of 78. A Celebration of Jan’s life will be 11:00am, Monday, April 1 at Brazos Meadows Baptist Church in Hewitt, with Rev. Billy Edwards officiating. A private Interment will be at White Hall Cemetery, prior to the service. A visitation with the...

Mar 18, 2019

Elbert J. McCrary, 85, of Waco, passed away Monday, March 18, 2019. A Funeral Service will be 10 am, Friday, March 22, 2019 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, with an interment to follow at Oakwood Cemetery, where full military honors will be rendered by the USAF. A visitation with the family will be 6-8 pm, Thursday, March 21 at...

Mar 16, 2019

WACO – The fourth of five siblings, John Otto Brachear left the family farm to go into the U.S. Air Force and get a college education. He became an electrical engineer and worked at IBM for more than 25 years. He then opened his own computer networking firm to serve companies and small-town school districts for another 25 years....

Mar 13, 2019

Leroue Dennis Long, Jr. (Dick) passed away on March 13, 2019 with family present. A Funeral service will be at Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum at 1:30 pm, Monday, March 18, 2019, conducted by Rev. Rene Maciel of Woodway Frist Baptist Church. A visitation with the family will be one hour prior.

The first date on a tombstone...

Mar 12, 2019

Minnie Faye Rubel of Woodway passed awayTuesday afternoon March 12, 2019, at the age of 85. Graveside services and interment will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday, March 16, 2019, at Whitehall Cemetery in Woodway with Harry Harelik officiating.

Mrs. Rubel was born May 29, 1933, in Buffalo, Texas, the daughter of the late Homer Divine and Ruby Lee...

Mar 9, 2019

Joyce Arnold, age 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 9, 2019, at The Brazos of Hillcrest in Waco. Born in China Spring to William and Bernice Ferguson, Joyce graduated from Waco High School and later became an Air Force officer’s wife, enjoying travel with her husband before they retired to Waco, Texas where she was a longtime member...

Mar 7, 2019

Celesta Davie (Pack) Price of Moody, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning March 7, 2019, at the age of 90. Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Monday March 11, 2019, at First Baptist Church of Moody with Dr. Tom Shelton officiating. Interment will follow in Buckhorn Cemetery South of Moody. Visitation will be 3:00 to 5:00 P.M. Sunday March...

Mar 5, 2019

Janelle Findley Royal McLaughlin, 87, of Waco, passed away Tuesday, March 5. Services will be 10:00 am, Friday, March 8, 2019 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Williams officiating. Interment will be 1:00pm, Friday, March 8, 2019 at Ridge Park Cemetery in Hillsboro, Texas. A visitation with the family will be 9:00am, Friday, March 8, 2019 at...