Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Waco, TX. and surrounding areas
Ross Smith
February 22, 2026
Ross Earl Smith, Jr., a devoted family man, passed away peacefully at his home in Waco, Texas. A memorial gathering will take place at 1:00pm, Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Richfield Christian Church, with a celebration of life following at 2:00pm. Born on May 3, 1935, in Fisher County, Texas, to Ross Earl Smith and Della Gaynell Whited. Ross lived...
Gary Dale Taylor
February 18, 2026
Gary Dale Taylor of Sinton, Texas, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his beloved children and grandchildren on February 18, 2026, at the age of 70 in Waco, Texas. He was a cherished father, a grandfather to 11 grandchildren, and friend to many throughout his life.
Gary was born in Bonham, Texas, on February 4, 1956. As a child, he loved spending...
Ann Hough
February 22, 2026
Ann is survived by her husband of 28 years, Michael Hough, 4 daughters Jennifer Washburn, Shawna Orlandos, Elise Baker, Julie Hough and 3 grandchildren as well as her brother Bill Swift. Ann and Mike are residents of Woodway Texas having retired in early 2023 moving here from California where Ann was an Auditor. Ann was very loved and known for...
Donald Jon Cann
March 1, 2026
a full obituary will be forthcoming
in lieu of flowers please consider a memorial contribution to offset Donald's transportation expenses to the Arlington National Cemetery.
James Howard Pitts
February 28, 2026
James Howard "Killer" Pitts of Lorena, Texas passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
He was born in Dawson, Texas on March 12, 1936. He graduated from Dawson High School and excelled in football, track and baseball. He was an avid golfer and lifelong Baylor Bear football fan.
James retired from LeHigh cement company where he was a...
Linda Fae Hineline
February 27, 2026
Linda Fae Hineline, age 81, of Waco, Texas, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026, in Waco.
A celebration of her life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on May 22, 2026, at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen, Texas.
Linda was born on July 15, 1944, in Waterloo, Iowa, to James William Norfolk and Helen Fae Thompson Norfolk. From an...
Barbara Helen Caudle
February 27, 2026
Barbara Helen Caudle, 87, formerly of Abilene, passed away peacefully at Living Springs in Waco, TX. Graveside services will be held Wednesday at 2:00 pm at Cottonwood Cemetery.
Born July 17, 1938, in Throckmorton to Horace and Essie Peacock, Helen was a woman of professional excellence and deep family devotion.
A skilled administrative assistant, she served at Catalina Foothills Schools, General Dynamics/Lockheed,...
Patricia Ann Schwarz
February 22, 2026
Patricia Ann McGee Schwarz passed away peacefully at home in Waco, Texas on Sunday, February 22, 2026. She was born on February 13, 1948, in Ponca City, Oklahoma, to Robert Vernon McGee and Margie Ruth Holloway McGee. She graduated from Sulphur High School in Louisiana, and completed a Bachelor of Education from McNeese State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She...
Traci Alisha Fischer
February 20, 2026
Traci Fischer (Hill) went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on 20 Feb 2026 after being ill for several years. She was born on 26 Sep 1970 in Greenwood, MS to Charles and Terry Hill. She excelled in sports and survived a devastating softball injury in 1982. She's a proud alumnus of Mississippi State University, was a...
Virginia Scott
February 17, 2026
Virginia Scott passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 17 at her home in Crawford surrounded by her loving family. Graveside services will be held Saturday, February 21st, 11am at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery in Crawford.She was born Carrie Virginia Alexander on August 5, 1934, on the family farm near Moody, Texas to her loving parents Jack and Maude (England) Alexander but...
Nancy Melinda "Mendy" Hamilton
February 16, 2026
Nancy Melinda "Mendy" Hamilton entered the comfort of her Savior Jesus Christ on February 16th, 2026, in Waco, Texas. We invite all of her friends and family to honor her life with us at 2 PM on Saturday, February 28th, 2026, at the Grace Gardens Funeral Home in Woodway, Texas. The service will be followed there by two hours of...
Ralph Carpenter
February 15, 2026
Ralph Edward Carpenter passed away on February 15, 2026, at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Waco.
Ralph was born on June 29, 1956, in Waco, Texas, to Frank Carpenter and Rose Blackwell Carpenter. A lifelong member of the Waco community, he graduated from University High School in 1975. He dedicated his professional life to serving others through his work...
Bill Spivey
February 15, 2026
Bill Spivey of Lorena, Texas, fondly known as “Uncle Bill” – and lovingly called Papa by his grandchildren – passed away peacefully surrounded by family the evening of Sunday, February 15, 2026, in Waco, Texas, at the age of 76. Born on December 19, 1949, in Waco, Texas, Bill was and will forever be cherished and be a significant part...
Robert Kirkwood Landon
February 14, 2026
Robert Kirkwood Landon went home to be with his Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 14, 2026, after a long hard-fought battle with Parkinsons & Alzheimer’s. A Celebration of His life, with reception of his military honors will be held from 2-4pm. on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.
Bob was born June 28,1943 in Kansas City,...
Callie Ann Bright
February 13, 2026
Callie Ann Bright passed away on February 13, 2026, at Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Hospital.Graveside services will be held at Old Sarepta Missionary Baptist Church in Sarepta, Louisiana, on Friday, February 20, 2026, at 12:00 noon. The service will be followed by a family visitation in the church Fellowship Hall.She was born on December 22, 1950, in Delhi, Louisiana,...
Jimmie Blanche Woodruff
February 11, 2026
Jimmie Blanche Woodruff, a beloved educator and cherished member of her family, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026 in McGregor, Texas, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on August 5, 1929, in Roby, Texas, Jimmie lived a life full of joy, gratefulness, and happiness, always showing love and kindness to her friends and family.
Jimmie dedicated 33 years of her...
Guadalupe Lara
February 10, 2026
Guadalupe Lara Rodriguez, age 90, of Waco, Texas, passed away on February 10, 2026. She was born on April 14, 1935, in Múzquiz, Coahuila, Mexico.
To her family and friends, she was lovingly known as Pita. Pita lived a life full of love, creativity, and devotion to her family. In her youth, she was a professional swimmer, a testament to her...
Terry Clayton Smith
February 9, 2026
Terry Clayton Smith, affectionately known to many as “Gilligan,” passed away unexpectedly on February 9, 2026, at the age of 69. Born on August 15, 1956, in Richmond, Texas, Terry’s larger-than-life personality and warm heart touched the lives of everyone fortunate enough to know him.
Growing up in Richmond, he attended Temple High School, where he began to forge his path...
Richard Oneal Peeples
February 8, 2026
Richard Oneal Peeples, lovingly known as Ricky, was born on December 5, 1944, in Drew, Mississippi. He passed away peacefully in Gatesville, Texas, on February 8, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, hard work, and cherished memories.
Richard dedicated over forty years to his craft, proudly owning and operating Peeples Drywall and Insulation Company, where his expertise and commitment shone...
Patricia Sharon Kolm
February 8, 2026
Patricia Sharon Kolm, fondly known as “Pat” — and lovingly called Nana by her grandchildren — passed away peacefully on February 8, 2026, in Waco, Texas, at the age of 84. Born on May 12, 1941, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Pat was a cherished and steady presence in the lives of all who knew her. She lived a life devoted to...
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