Obituaries

December 27, 2016

Our beloved Elisa (Lisa) Ruth Deibel Oliver of McGregor passed away on December 27, 2016 in San Antonio, Texas at the age of 64.

Lisa is survived by her loving husband, John Hugh (Johnny) Oliver, Jr. of McGregor, Texas, daughter Katherine (Katy) LeMasters, son-in-law John and grandchildren LeAnne and Luke of San Antonio, son Collin Oliver and...

December 25, 2016

Karla Ann Nelson, 53, of Waco, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2016.A visitation with the family will be on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, December 30, 2016 at Cogdell Memorial United Methodist Church with Rev. Tim Tidenberg officiating, with a burial at 3p.m. at Post Mountain...

December 24, 2016

Robert James Uhren (Bob) , 57, of Maryville TN., passed away Saturday, December 24, 2016 in Woodway, Tx. Memorial services will be at a later date.

Robert was born February 2, 1959 to Robert and Frances (Majercin) Uhren in Streator, ILL. He was employed by Nexeo Solutions in Knoxville TN., as a Lead Inventory Control Coordinator. He...

December 24, 2016

Danny Ray Watson, 69, of Lorena, passed away December 24, 2016 in Waco. Funeral services for Mr. Watson will be at 1 p.m., Thursday, December 29, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home in Waco, with burial at 3:30 p.m., at the Richland Cemetery in Mertens, Texas. A visitation with the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, December...

December 24, 2016

Weldon Josey, 81, of Waco, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2016. A celebration of his life will be held at 11a.m. on Monday, January 2, 2017 at the Woodway First United Methodist Church, 21000 Woodway Drive(HWY 84), Waco, TX, on January 2, 2017.

Weldon was born on May 8, 1935 in Meridian, TX to William and...

December 23, 2016

Clarence Terrell Massey, 91 of Waco, Texas passed away at a local hospital on Friday, December 23, 2016. Funeral services will be at 12:00 noon Wednesday, December 28, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr., Woodway, Texas. Brother Dan Carter of the Killeen Church of Christ will officiate. Interment will follow at the Lorena Cemetery. The...

December 23, 2016

Andrew ( Andy) Tomchesson, 53, of Waco, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2016 at his home. A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 7, 2016 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at Waco Memorial for family only.

Andrew Tomchesson, born January 22, 1963 in...

December 18, 2016

Cecil Ross Shook August 18, 1955 - December 18, 2016 Cecil Ross Shook, 61, of Hewitt passed away December 18, 2016 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was cremated according to his wishes. A celebration of his life will be at a later date. Cecil was born in Marlin August 18, 1955 to C.J. and Nannie Shook,...

December 17, 2016

Durward "Buddy" Benson Sr., 77, of Waco, passed away Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home with burial to follow at Rosemound Cemetery.. A visitation with the family will be from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

December 8, 2016

Heath Ray Woodliff, 38, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, December 8, 2016, after a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 14, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home in Waco. The family will receive visitors from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 13, at the funeral home.

Heath...

December 3, 2016

Mica LeAnne Cathey, 42, of Robinson lost her battle to cancer on December 3, 2016. She was born on June 4, 1974 at Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center in Waco Tx. She graduated from Waco High School in 1992 and received her Bachelor’s degree from Tarleton State University in 2006. Mica was preceded in death by her Mother, Gerre Brenda Penick...

November 29, 2016

Nina Jean Sanders Groth passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning November 29,2016. Graveside services will be on Monday December 5, 2016 at 1:00 pm at Waco Memorial Park with visitation on Sunday December 4, 2016 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Grace Gardens.

Nina was born the youngest of twelve children in Cisco, Eastland...

November 28, 2016

Lt Col Richard Wood (Dick) Gifford, USAF (Ret.) made his final flight West on November 28, 2016. His final request to each of you was to remember one of the good times spent together. A celebration of his life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 2, 2016 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home with a visitation one...

November 27, 2016

Maribel Holland Woodfin, aged 74, died surrounded by family on November 27, 2016, at her home in Hidden Glen Senior Community in Salado, Texas, after a brief struggle with cancer. Maribel was born May 28, 1942, in Erick, Oklahoma, the daughter of Clarence Marshall and Mary Belle Montgomery Holland.

Maribel was raised in Lubbock and Littlefield, Texas,...

November 25, 2016

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Merlita Austria Smith, 57, of Hewitt, passed away Friday, Nov. 25, 2016. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Sat. Dec. 3, 2016 at Waco Memorial Park with Deacon Greg George officiating.

Merlita was born to Ireno and Felicidad Austria Mamaraldo on Jan. 7, 1959 in the Philippines. In 1980 She met the...

November 25, 2016

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Aubrey C. Marshall, 82, of Waco, passed away Friday, November 25, 2016 at a Local Hospital. Visitation with the family will be 5-7p.m. on Sunday, November 27, 2016 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel, 8220 Woodway Drive. Funeral services will be 1:00p.m. Monday, November 28, 2016 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. Interment will follow...

November 22, 2016

Freda Beaty Holly, 94, of Waco, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2016. A Funeral service will be at 1p.m. on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home officiated by Rev. Roy Marshall , with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial at Waco Memorial Park.

Freda was born September 23, 1922...

November 21, 2016

Mary Lee Small, 83, of Waco, formerly of Moody, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, November 21, 2016 at her daughter's home in Waco, TX surrounded by her loved ones. A private family memorial service to honor her life will be at a later date with Reverend Don Meadors officiating.

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November 18, 2016

Clay Johnson Davis was born in Gatesville, Texas to John Alford Davis & Annie Pearl (Quicksall) Davis on November 25, 1930. He grew up and went to school and church in the Hay Valley community right outside Gatesville. Hay Valley Baptist Church, which stood at the front of their property, served as a one room school house up to...

November 17, 2016

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Tanjhnua Rena Culp, 56, of Waco, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2016 at Providence Health Center. Visitation with the family will be 5 - 7 p.m on Tuesday, November 22 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Drive. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. Burial Services will follow at...