Obituaries

Jun 26, 2025

Rita Lamon of Woodway, Texas passes away Thursday, June 26, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones. 

Gladys Greta Hague was born November 19, 1923, at home with a midwife assisting her mother. In those days one didn’t go to the hospital unless absolutely necessary. Close by was one of the oldest hospitals in Norwich England. The hospital was situated on a...

Jun 25, 2025

Dorothy L. (King) Benson of Hewitt passed away at 9:44 PM, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at Royal Manor Nursing Home at the age of 101. Visitation will be from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. on Monday, July 7, 2025, at Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel. The funeral service will immediately follow the visitation in the mausoleum chapel.

Dorothy was born April...

Jun 19, 2025

Elizabeth Madge Bray passed away on June 19, 2025, at her home in Eddy, Texas. Elizabeth was born on August 19, 1947 in Sonora, Kentucky to Tommy and Melva Buckles. The eldest of 7 sisters, she was known as Liz to all who knew her and as Midgie to those closest to her.

Growing up in her 20s and early 30s,...

Jun 14, 2025

Robert A. Black, 59, of Lorena passed away peacefully in the late night hours of Saturday, June 14th, just minutes shy of Father's Day. He was surrounded by family and comforted by his wife and children.

Robert was born in Penenome, Panama, moving to the states with his parents, Hermelinda and Robert B. Black, when he was 4. They moved around...

Jun 10, 2025

Jun 8, 2025

Guy Aubrey Eldridge, passed away on June 8, 2025, in Waco, Texas, surrounded by his loving family. A life devoted to love and generosity, he was well-known for his charitable nature and deep affection for his grandchildren.

Guy was born November 26, 1947 in Hondo, Texas. He moved to Waco at the age of 16, where his journey through life truly...

Jun 3, 2025

Antonia B. Yanez, cherished wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2025, in Waco, Texas, surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 14, 1942, in Juventino Rosas, Guanajuato, Mexico, Antonia dedicated her life to nurturing those around her, instilling strength, love, and a deep appreciation for family values.

Educated in her native land, she nurtured her intellect...

May 31, 2025

Marie Veselka Corbitt, a lifelong Waco area resident, passed from this life Saturday night, May 31, 2025, at the age of 94. It was her wish not to have any services.

Marie was born April 17, 1931, in Speegleville, Texas, the daughter of the late Tommy Verrell and Lizzy (Carpenter) Pyron. A graduate of Waco High School, she met Gerome “Jerry”...

May 29, 2025

Linda Carol Hargrove Harris, 78, was lovingly welcomed through the gates of heaven on May 29, 2025.

Linda was not just a mother and memaw but a cherished aunt and friend to many. Linda's heart was filled with joy when spending time with friends, singing, and dancing, yet it was the moments shared with her family that brought her the greatest...

May 24, 2025

Allan Gerald Blaker passed away on May 24, 2025, at the age of 85.

A Memorial service will be held on June 27th, 11:00 am, at Waco Memorial Funeral Home.

Allan was born in Parkers Prairie Village, MN on Jan 4, 1940 to Frank and Myrtle (Jensen) Blaker. He graduated from Owatonna High School and went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree...

May 24, 2025

Barbara Jeane Willard, 92, of Waco peacefully passed away on May 24, 2025. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend whose life was marked by love, dedication, and service.

Barbara was born October 7, 1932 in Richmond, Virginia to the late Joseph Alvin Martin and Nellie Lee (Britton) Martin. She attended schools in Richmond, graduating from John Marshall...

May 23, 2025

Cynthia Lyell Keech, 75, of Moody passed away Friday, May 23, 2025 in Temple. Cynthia was born May 19, 1950 in Newton, Massachusetts and was the oldest daughter of Rev. William and Joan (Lyell) Keech. She graduated from Greenfield (MA) High School and Greenfield Community College. Cyndie spent most of her career as a medical transcriptionist. 

Her first marriage to Laurence...

May 21, 2025

La Nere Williams, born on September 4, 1936, in Dawson, Texas, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2025, in Canton, Georgia. A beloved figure to many, she will be profoundly missed for her warmth, kindness, and devotion to family and friends.

La Nere grew up in Texas, a state she cherished deeply. Although she spent her final years enjoying the beautiful,...

May 19, 2025

John Wesley Dorman, 83, of Waco, Texas, passed away on May 18, 2025, after a brief illness. John was born October 3, 1941, to Harvey S. and Hazel (Harvey) Dorman. He was graduated from the University of Texas in 1963, and Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1967. After completing his internship and residency in Dallas, Texas, he served as...

May 18, 2025

Earl Palmer, 87, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 18, 2025.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 22nd from 5-7pm at Waco Memorial Funeral Home Chapel.

Services will be held on Friday, May 23 at 10am at Waco Memorial Funeral Home.

Earl was born August 11, 1937, in Mt. Vernon, TX to Barney and Elsie (Baugh) Palmer. The family eventually moved...

May 15, 2025

Karen Annette (Young) Arndt was born August 23, 1956, and passed away May 15, 2025, at the age of 68 after a long strenuous battle with cancer. She is preceded in death by her father, Gordon H. Young; her mother, Elizabeth McKelroy Young; and her sister, Peggy W. Ethridge. She is survived by her husband of fifty years, Reuben J....

May 15, 2025

Josefina “Madre” Velasquez was born April 11,1940. Madre was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Known for being kind, and caring and naturing, often serving as a source of wisdom, comfort, and love. She took her last breath at age 85 on May 15,2025 after a long battle of cancer. Born to Julian Alvarado and Tomasa Velasquez, survived by...

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...

May 3, 2025

Forthcoming

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...