Obituaries
Elsie Ray Ewing
Sep 9, 2025
On September 9, 2025, our beloved Elsie Ray Ewing finished her race and entered eternal rest. Elsie was born on July 17, 1949 to Ida Mae Pimpton (Queen Esther Evans) and Elsie Ervin. Her life was not without trials, but she met every challenge with resilience and courage. From a young age, she endured hardships that would have broken many,...
Francisco Aguilar, Sr
Sep 8, 2025
Francisco Aguilar Sr., of Waco, TX, passed away on September 8, 2025, at the age of 76. He was born on April 2, 1949, in Estado de México, where he began a life rooted in love, family, and hard work. Francisco Sr. is survived by his wife, Carmen Aguilar, and their children: Rosa, Francisco Jr, Miguelina, José Antonio, Manuel, Cindy,...
Duane Irvin Lucas
Sep 7, 2025
Duane I Lucas, 89 of Waco, TX, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025. Visitation will be 5 to 7 P.M. Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, at Waco Memorial Funeral Home. A private committal service will be held later in Waco Memorial Park with Rev. Sharlan Sledge officiating.
Duane was born in Beardsley, MN, on May 14, 1936, to Michael Lucas and...
Ronald F. Bradford
Aug 31, 2025
Ronald Francis Bradford was born May 7, 1943 to Francis Barto Bradford and Thelma Doris (Burnham) Bradford in Aransas Pass, Texas. He passed away August 31, 2025 at age 82. Ron was preceded in death by his parents and brother Douglas Wayne Bradford. His Celebration of Life will be held Friday, September 12, 2025 at 10am in The Chapel at...
Linda Sue Brown
Aug 27, 2025
Linda Sue Brown of Waco passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at the age of 75.
She was born on January 16, 1950, in Marlin, Texas, to Rufus “Bill” Williams and Dorothy Louise Cloer Williams.
Linda graduated as valedictorian from Axtell High School in 1968. After high school, she continued her education at McLennan Community College graduating with an associates degree....
Donald Ray Cook
Aug 25, 2025
Donald Ray Cook, born on June 16, 1955, in Waco, Texas to parents, Willis and Patricia Cook, passed on Monday, August 25, 2025.
Donald was one of seven children. He graduated from Richfield High School in 1974. He dedicated many years to the General Tire Company. When he wasn’t working, you could find him on the lake waterskiing or tinkering with...
Nancy Muhlman
Aug 23, 2025
Nancy Sue Muhlman, 64, of Robinson, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, August 23, 2025, surrounded by family. A celebration of life will be 10:00 A.M. Friday, August 29th, at Waco Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Cary Killough officiating. For those who cannot attend her Memorial Service, register online by clicking the link below. Visitation will be Thursday,...
Elizabeth Arlette Wallace
Aug 20, 2025
Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Arlette Wallace, 73, of Waco, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2025, surrounded by family. A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Waco Memorial Park in Robinson. All who knew Liz are welcome to attend and celebrate her life.
Born on February 17, 1952, in Arkansas City, Kansas, Liz was...
James Calvin Willard
Aug 17, 2025
The family of James Calvin Willard, 94, rejoice in knowing that he left his earthly body and came face to face with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the evening of August 17, 2025.
Calvin leaves behind 2 daughters, a son-in-law, 2 granddaughters and their husbands, 3 great granddaughters, numerous nieces and nephews and a brother-in-law.
Calvin's spiritual life has been...
Robert Charles Taplin, Sr.
Aug 10, 2025
Robert Charles Taplin, Sr., beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2025, at the age of 76. Born on February 2, 1949, in Waco to parents, David Taplin and Bernice Cleaver Taplin, Robert lived a life rich with purpose and dedication, touching the hearts of many.
A graduate of Los Angeles High School, Robert ventured into various...
Alma Lorena Villeda
Aug 10, 2025
Alma Lorena Villeda falleció el 10 de agosto de 2025 en Waco, Texas, rodeada de su familia y amistades. Nació el 27 de agosto de 1973 en San Luis Potosí, México, hija menor de Paulina Guerrero Silva y Gelacio Castillo Ríos.
Alma fue una mujer de gran corazón, generosa y con una fe inquebrantable en Dios. Su vida fue un ejemplo...
Celia Marie Austin
Aug 10, 2025
Celia Marie Austin, a cherished member of her community and beloved wife and sister, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2025, in Robinson. She was born on September 8, 1940, in Gorman, Texas, to Lonnie Arthur Turner and Bertha Mae Richardson Turner, who preceded her in death.
Celia was a graduate of Waco High School, Class of 1958. Her professional life...
Saundra Moore Wood
Jul 28, 2025
Saundra Moore Wood passed away on July 28, 2025. A reception honoring her life will be held at 5 p.m. on Thursday, August 14th at Waco Memorial Funeral Home.
Saundra was born in Waco, Texas to Fred and Leona Moore. She married Joe Wood and raised their two children - Mike and Michelle - in Denver, Colorado. Saundra returned to Waco...
Carol Jo "Jodie" Phillips
Jul 25, 2025
Jodie Phillips of Waco, Texas, a devoted sister, beloved wife, all-giving mother, loving grandmother, generous aunt, and dear friend, passed away peacefully last week at the age of 77, after bravely fighting a prolonged illness. Beloved to all who knew her, Jodie’s life was marked by inner strength, deep compassion, and a generous spirit.
She was endlessly selfless, always putting others...
Gloria Fay Miller-Barr
Jul 20, 2025
Gloria Fay Miller-Barr, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2025, in West Texas at the age of 76. Born on February 24, 1949, in San Saba, Texas, to AC Miller and Golden Maudena Cole Miller. Gloria lived a life full of faith, family, and fierce love.
A woman of deep spiritual conviction and a...
Dr. Von Hilliard
Jul 18, 2025
Dr. Rhonda Yvonne Burr Hilliard, age 72, of Waco, passed away peacefully in her sleep. A Celebration of Life Service will be Saturday, July 26 at 11 AM at Waco Memorial with Dr. Jimmy Hunter officiating. Burial will be in-service committal.
Dr. Rhonda Yvonne Burr Hilliard was born January 16th, 1953 in Palestine, Texas at the Anderson County Myrtle Hospital to...
Jacquelyn Johnson
Jul 18, 2025
Jacquelyn W. Johnson was born Feb. 2, 1938 in Tehuacana, Texas to Jack Ingram and Theresa Dale (Moody) White. She passed away in Fort Smith, AR on July 18, 2025. She was 87 years young.
Jacquelyn was the Proud mother of 4 beautiful children (her words exactly) of which SHE raised in Waco, Texas. She was tough but she was the...
Belinda Gayle Dickey
Jul 6, 2025
Belinda Gayle Dickey, aged 74, of Waco, Texas, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, July 6, 2025. She was born on September 12, 1950, in Baird, Texas, in Callahan County to parents, Wilbur Dawson and Joanna Bonnie Lovinggood Warren.
A graduate of Clyde High School in 1969, she pursued her passion for nursing by earning her degree from McLennan...
Alvin Carl Stevens
Jul 4, 2025
Alvin Carl Stevens, 80, of Robinson passed away Friday, July 4, 2025 at his residence. Carl was born in Kerrville, Texas to William Douglas and Thelma Jean (Hough) Stevens on October 7, 1944. He honorably served his country in the United States Navy from 1962 – 1966 aboard the USS Ranger.
Carl worked many years as a Master Plumber/Pipefitter and enjoyed...
Gladys Greta (Rita) Lamon
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...
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