Obituaries
Joe Warren Oliver
May 10, 2025
In Loving Memory of Joe Warren Oliver
Joe Warren Oliver, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2025, at the age of 78. Joe was born on February 22, 1947, to the late Coleman and Lillie Oliver. His life was a testament to hard work, loyalty, kindness, and a deep love for...
Karen Kay Speas
Apr 30, 2025
Karen Kay Speas, born on July 17, 1943, in Washington, Iowa, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2025, in Hewitt, Texas. Raised with deep values and a strong sense of community, Karen devoted her life to public service, exemplifying generosity and a commitment to helping others throughout her many endeavors.
Karen obtained her GED with aspirations to work in the operating...
Pam Cowdell
Apr 29, 2025
Paulma Lanean Cowdell, 89, of Waco, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2025, after succumbing to chronic kidney disease. The final three years of her life were spent in the loving care of her daughter, Tracey Daulton, and her grandson, Nick Daulton. She was indeed cherished.
Pam was born in Utah on January 3, 1936, to parents Orville and Mary Asthore...
Natalie Joy Scott Tovar
Apr 25, 2025
Our sweet Natalie Joy Scott Tovar, born on April 19, 2025, in Waco, Texas, was called to Heaven on April 25, 2025. In her few precious days with us, she filled our hearts with a love beyond measure and a joy that will live on forever.
Natalie was the beloved daughter of Ravo Scott and Homero Tovar Jr., and a treasured...
Lana James Lowe
Apr 24, 2025
"But Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven." - Matthew 19:14
Lana James Lowe, loving daughter and sister, entered the Kingdom of Heaven in her sleep on Thursday, April 24th, 2025, in Lorena, TX.
Lana was born on August 1st, 2023, to Michelle and Kevin Lowe and...
Carolynn Sue Hunt
Apr 23, 2025
Carolynn Sue Hunt, 82, of Robinson passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at home surrounded by her loved ones. A Service of Remembrance will be Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of Waco Memorial Funeral Home.
Joyce Marie Heaton
Apr 21, 2025
Joyce Marie Heaton, 94 of Elm Mott, Texas, passed away Monday, April 21, 2025. Visitation will be 5 to 7 pm, Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Waco Memorial Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at 11:00 am on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Waco Memorial Park with Rev. Earl Cumbie officiating.
Joyce was born March 7, 1931, in Waco, Texas, the...
Lynette Elizabeth Ray
Apr 19, 2025
Lynette Dittmar Ray died Saturday, April 19, 2025. Visitation will be 5 to 7 P.M. Friday, April 25, 2025, at Waco Memorial Funeral Home, 6623 I-35 in Waco, TX The memorial service will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday, April 26, 2025, at St. Paul Lutheran Church at 1302 Hogan Lane in Waco, TX 76705, with Pastor Brian Hesse officiating. Private inurnment...
Michael Madewell
Apr 8, 2025
Michael Miller Madewell, 75, of Abbott, Texas passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2025. Services for Michael will be Monday, April 14, 2025 at 11:00am at the Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel. Interment will follow.
Michael was born October 26, 1949 in McLennan County to Edna Moore Madewell and RB “Buck” Madewell. He was a graduate of LaVega High School and spent...
Richard Allan Ellis
Apr 8, 2025
Richard Allan Ellis, 74, of Waco passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer.
A graveside Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 11:00am at Waco Memorial Park with Pastor Scott Sutton officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00am to 11:00am in the Waco Memorial Funeral Home chapel. Food and fellowship...
Richard William "Bill" Munk
Apr 7, 2025
Richard William Munk, Jr., born August 3, 1942, died April 7, 2025, at the age of 82 years old. Bill, as he was known by everyone, was born in San Antonio, Texas, to Richard William Munk and Eddie Inez (McClellan) Munk. Bill lived most of his life in Pleasanton, Texas, graduating from Pleasanton High School in 1960. On December 9,...
Paul Roger Jenkins, Jr. "Roger"
Apr 6, 2025
Paul Roger Jenkins, Jr, 79, of Waco, passed away peacefully with his loving wife at his side as always on April 6, 2025. He was born on January 11, 1946 in Dallas, Texas.
A Celebration of Roger’s life will be held at Waco Memorial Funeral Home on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 10:00 am and a reception to follow in the...
Claire Ann Thompson
Apr 4, 2025
Claire Ann (Perry) Thompson, 78, of Hewitt passed away Friday, April 4, 2025. A graveside service of remembrance will be Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 11:00 AM in the Tower Garden of Waco Memorial Park.
Linda Mae Aguilar
Apr 3, 2025
Linda Aguilar, 68, of Waco, Texas, went to be with our Lord on April 3, 2025. She was born on July 20, 1956, in Rosebud, Texas, to Candelario and Hortencia Aguilar.
Linda graduated from Richfield High School in 1975 and built a life centered around family, faith, and service to others. She had a long and fulfilling career in sales, working...
J. Francisco Medina
Apr 2, 2025
In Pinos, Zacatecas Francisco Medina, 73, of Waco was born on September 9th, 1951, to Gerardo Medina and Feliza Davila. He passed away after an illness, on April 2nd, 2025.
He grew up in the town of Esmeralda in central Mexico surrounded by a large family of siblings and cousins. A young Francisco's days were filled with a mix of chores...
Betty Ruth Bradford
Apr 2, 2025
Betty Ruth Bradford (Sissie). Was born in Franklin TX on October 11th, 1948 to Winston Meadors and Margie Ruth Elliott.
Betty loved everything about the outdoors be it fishing or racing dirt bikes with her son Patrick or just taking her dogs Pepper and Brandie for a walk. She enjoyed bingo and being with her family and friends. Betty moved her...
Larry Dean Pursche
Mar 28, 2025
Larry Dean Pursche, 77, of Waco, passed away peacefully after a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family, on March 28, 2025.
A celebration of his life will be held at Waco Memorial Funeral Home on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., with Rev. Steve Holston officiating. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, from 6-8 at Waco...
Paula Kay Locke Mitchell
Mar 27, 2025
Paula Kay Mitchell, a woman of remarkable spirit and devotion, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025, in Burleson, Texas. Born on June 28, 1949, in Waco, Texas, Paula was a beloved daughter to Paul Friedrich Locke and Laura Bertha Koester Locke, both of whom preceded her in death.
Paula's journey through life was marked by her unwavering kindness and an...
John Thomas Fikes
Mar 22, 2025
John Thomas Fikes, 48, of Hewitt passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025 at his residence. Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 1:00 pm at Waco Memorial Funeral Home with interment to follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, prior to the service on Wednesday.
John Thomas Fikes was born in Waco,...
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