Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Waco, TX. and surrounding areas
Mary Ann Van Zandt
September 11, 2025
Mary Ann Van Zandt, a beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, departed this world on September 11, 2025, in Waco, Texas, at the age of 89. Born on January 17, 1936, in Waco, Mary Ann lived a life filled with love, joy, and a deep commitment to her family and her community.
A proud graduate of Connally High School, where she...
James Daniel Speasmaker
July 6, 2025
James Daniel Speasmaker, 50, loving husband and father, passed away on July 6, 2025. A Visitation in his honor will be on Monday, July 14, 2025 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. A Funeral Service will be at 11:00am, Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at Grace Gardens.
James was born in Rota, Cádiz, Spain, on September 23, 1974. A 1992 graduate of LaVega High...
Linda Marlene McDorman
July 28, 2025
Linda Marlene McDorman, was born on October 8, 1948, in Lusk, Wyoming. She passed away on July 28, 2025, leaving behind a legacy that touched the lives of her loved ones.
Linda was a passionate advocate for those with special needs as the coordinator for the Special Olympics. Outside of work, Linda loved bowling, roses, and cooking—cinnamon rolls and lemon meringue...
Scott A. McAfee
August 21, 2025
With faith in the promise that nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ, we announce that Scott A. McAfee, 69, entered into eternal rest on August 21, 2025, at his cherished Hidden Ridge Ranch, surrounded by his loving family.
Life Journey
Born September 30, 1955, to John and Dolores McAfee, Scott grew up on Long Island in an...
LaNell Brem
September 10, 2025
LaNell Brem, born LaNell Ceska on December 23, 1943, peacefully passed away on September 10, 2025.
A visitation to honor LaNell’s memory will be held on September 13, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Grace Gardens Funeral Home & Crematorium in Woodway, Texas. Following the visitation, a funeral service will commence at 11:00 AM, concluding at 12:00 PM at...
Betty Cate Owen
September 6, 2025
Betty Cate Owen, a beloved figure and an inspiring woman, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2025, at the age of 89, in Waco, Texas. Born on October 25, 1935, in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, Betty was a vibrant spirit who lived her life with a bubbly personality that touched everyone she met. She never met a stranger, always greeted others with...
Cynthia (Cindy) Ann Ledbetter
September 3, 2025
Cindy Ann Ledbetter of Waco passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 3 at the age of 71. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and more.As the youngest of three children, Cindy was born on April 13, 1954 in Waco, Texas to D.E. and Jean Beeman. She grew up with a thoughtful and compassionate nature that she...
Satish Shah
September 3, 2025
Satish Natwerlal Shah, born on July 16, 1948 in Gujarat, India, passed away on September 3, 2025 in Waco, Texas, following a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family.
In the wake of post-independence India, Satish grew up the youngest of five brothers in the city of Ahmedabad. He earned his medical degree in 1973 from Municipal Medical College of Gujarat...
Michael Andrew Dehnert
September 2, 2025
Michael Andrew Dehnert, born on March 31, 1954, in Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home in Woodway, Texas, on September 2, 2025. He was a devoted husband, father, brother, and friend, remembered for his warmth, dedication, and zest for life.
Michael pursued his education in Aviation Maintenance at Texas State Technical College (TSTC), which laid the foundation for a...
Paul Edward Williams
September 1, 2025
Paul Edward Williams, a steadfast soul with a heart as wide as Texas itself, was born on October 12, 1959, in Lubbock, Texas. He departed from this life for a serene and eternal rest on September 1, 2025, in Waco, Texas. Paul’s journey through life was much like his career—ever versatile and rich with warmth. As a handyman, mechanic, jack...
Rose Carpenter
August 31, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Rose Jeanette Carpenter, who left this world peacefully on August 31, 2025, at the age of 96, at Ascension Living Center in Waco, Texas. Born on May 31, 1929, in the small town of Ross, Texas, Rose’s life was a beautiful tapestry woven with love, laughter, and cherished memories.In 1945,...
Windle Wayne Wilhite
August 26, 2025
Windle Wayne Wilhite, 79, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2025, at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center–Hillcrest.
Wayne was born on February 24, 1946, in Brawley, California, to Dorothy Mae McCormack and Alvis Randal Wilhite Sr. At just nine months old, he moved with his family to Waco, Texas, where he grew up and began what would be a life...
Joe Marshall
August 23, 2025
Joe P. Marshall, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 11:38 p.m. at Providence Hospital in Waco, Texas. He was 86 years old.
Joe was born on September 18, 1938, in Lamesa, Texas, to Tillman and Margaret Marshall. He grew up with strong values of hard work and dedication, graduating from Temple High School...
Russell "Brian" Lentz
August 19, 2025
Russell “Brian” Lentz Jr, age 47, of Elm Mott, Texas, passed away on 8/19/2025. Born in Waco on July 7th 1978, he was the beloved son of Russell Lentz Sr. and Beatrice Wylie Loesch.
Known for his love of Rock and Roll, fishing, and most recently raising chickens on his ranchette. Brian brought joy and laughter to everyone around him. Despite...
Timothy Danforth
August 16, 2025
Timothy Danforth was born November 02, 1954 to Leslie Marie Watson and Warren G. Montgomery in Waco, TX.
His greatest hobbies included his work as a mechanic, barbecuing and playing dominoes.
He and his wife Diana Ford were together for 39 years.
He is preceded in death by his Parents, Grandparents and 5 Kids.
He leaves behind a Loving Family and Friends.
Chuck Olinick
August 14, 2025
Charles (Chuck) Olinick, 93, of Woodway, Texas, passed away in his sleep at St. Catherine Center in Waco, Texas on August 14, 2025.
Born and raised in Revloc, Pennsylvania, Chuck enlisted in the US Air Force and served in the Korean War. Afterward, he worked on US / NATO missile systems in Germany.
Upon returning to the US, he earned a degree...
Nathan Wagner
August 13, 2025
Nathan Wagner, a beloved father, grandfather, and devoted husband, left this world on August 13, 2025, in Waco, Texas, at the age of 51, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on June 24, 1974, he lived a life full of passion and commitment, leaving a lasting impact on all who knew him.
Nathan attended the University of Northern Colorado with...
Marion Roberta Stripling
August 9, 2025
Roberta Stripling passed away peacefully on August 9,2025 in Arlington, Texas at the age of 87. Roberta was a beloved wife, precious mother, and adored Nana who served the Lord faithfully for over 60 years of ministry.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, August 16 at 2:00 pm at Grace Gardens Funeral Home in Waco, Texas. Visitation...
Stephen Cooke Glaze
August 8, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Stephen Glaze, a cherished husband, father, pawpaw, brother, and friend, who departed this life on August 8, 2025, at the age of 64. Born on July 5, 1961, in Waco, Texas, to Kenneth Sr. and Wanda Leutwyler Glaze, Stephen lived a life rich in love, laughter, and adventure,...
Nancy Karen Lynn
August 5, 2025
It is with hearts full of love and cherished memories that we announce the passing of Nancy Karen Coulter Lynn, a beloved mother, sister, “Granzy”, educator, musician, and friend, who departed this life peacefully on August 5, 2025. Nancy was full of love, empathy, generosity, and grace, leaving an indelible mark on the lives she touched.
Born on July 17, 1951...
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