Obituaries
George Lee Thompson
Oct 27, 2025
George Lee Thompson, 82, of Covington, Texas passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025 surrounded by his family. No services for Mr. Thompson are scheduled at this time.
Larry Michael Devers
Oct 26, 2025
Larry Michael Devers was born on June 14, 1951, in Waco, Texas, to Roland and Nannie Fay Devers. After a courageous fight with respiratory and congestive heart failure, Larry—best known as Dad and Papa—went to his eternal home on October 26, 2025, at the age of 74.
On June 14, 2025, Larry celebrated 50 years of marriage to the love of...
Maria Esther Solis Montes
Oct 23, 2025
Maria Solis Montes, 43, passed away Thursday, October 23, 2025. Visitation will be Friday, October 31, 2025 from 5pm to 8pm at Waco Memorial Funeral Home. Her life will be celebrated Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 11am at the funeral home with interment to follow at Chapel Hill Cemetery.
Maria Esther Solis Montes was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, cousin,...
Juliana (Judy) Morales Torres
Oct 23, 2025
Juliana “Judy” Torres, born on June 19, 1944, in Lubbock, Texas, to Milton and Mikayla Morales, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025, in Waco, Texas, surrounded by her loved ones.
Judy lived a life devoted to family, faith, and service. She dedicated her early years to caring for her home and children, creating a warm and welcoming environment where love...
Karen Anita Davies
Oct 15, 2025
Karen Anita Davies of Hewitt passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at the age of 67.
A graveside service to celebrate her life will be at 1:00 pm on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Waco Memorial Park with Bro. Roy Marshall officiating.
Karen was born October 28, 1957, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She attended the University of Houston and University of Texas.
Karen...
Candelaria (Connie) Lopez
Oct 15, 2025
Candelaria (Connie) Cortez Lopez went peacefully to her Heavenly Father on October 15, 2025. She was 78.
A beloved mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and friend, Connie lived a life full of love for her family, community, and her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. To her final days, her hope was always that others would know and accept Jesus into their hearts...
Jackie Glenn Beard
Oct 14, 2025
Jackie Glenn Beard, age 73, passed from this earth on October 14, 2025 and is now resting peacefully.
He was born in Waco to Bobby Gene and Doris Jean Beard at Waco Hillcrest Memorial Hospital on January 14, 1952.
Jack graduated from University High School in 1970. After earning an accounting degree at Baylor, he spent the early years of his career...
Maj. Bernardo Ramirez, US Army, (ret.)
Oct 13, 2025
Major Bernardo “Ben” Ramirez, U.S. Army (ret) of Hewitt, TX passed away peacefully at the age of 83 on October 13, 2025 at Providence Hospital in Waco, TX. Family and friends are invited to attend services. The Rosary and visitation will be on Thursday October 23rd 6:00 pm-8:00 pm with Rosary starting at 6:00 pm. Funeral services will be on...
Maj. Glenn Harrison Wendell, Sr., USAF, (Ret.)
Oct 11, 2025
Glenn Harrison Wendell, Major, USAF, Retired, 99, of Waco, Texas passed away Saturday, October 11, 2025.
Glenn was born November 4, 1925, in Shelby, Ohio. He attended school through the 10th grade in Cleveland, Ohio. He graduated absentia, May 1944 from Massanutten Military Academy in Woodstock, Virginia when he was inducted into the U.S. Army Air Corps for Navigator Training, April...
Sally Bernal Jimenez
Oct 11, 2025
Sally Bernal Jimenez 81, of Waco, Tx passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on October 11,2025. Visitation will be held at Waco Memorial Funeral Home on Thursday, October 16,2025 from 6-8 pm. Celebration Service of Sally’s life will be held at Waco Memorial funeral Home on October 17,2025 at 1:00 pm, with Pastor Ken Davis officiating. Food and...
Cheryl Lee Brown
Oct 4, 2025
Cheryl Lee (Williams) Brown
Sunrise: March 10, 1963 Sunset: October 4, 2025
Cheryl Lee Brown – a compassionate and beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and First Lady – was called from labor to reward on October 4, 2025, in Temple, Texas. She will be remembered for how fully and deeply she loved, always ready to shower her family in affection and extend...
Billy Wayne Frailey
Oct 2, 2025
Billy Wayne Frailey, 76, of Waco, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on October 2, 2025.
A visitation will be held at Waco Memorial Funeral Home on Monday, October 6, 2025, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. A celebration of Bill’s life will take place at Waco Memorial Funeral Home on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., with Pastor Robert...
Robert Sanchez Day
Sep 22, 2025
Robert Sanchez Day, 68, of Dallas, Texas, passed away peacefully at Parkland Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his family, on Monday, September 22, 2025. Visitation will be Friday, October 3, 2025, from 10 am to 12 pm, at Waco Memorial Funeral Home with funeral service to follow with Pastor Jacob Resendez officiating.
Robert was born on May 4, 1957, in Waco, Texas,...
Lesa Duke
Sep 20, 2025
Lesa Ann Duke. 67 went to the Lord on Saturday, September 20, 2025. Her final days were spent surrounded by her loved ones by her side in Woodway, TX. Visitation will be 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM Monday, September 29, 2025 at Waco Memorial Funeral Home. Graveside services and interment will be 1:00 PM, Monday, September 29, 2025, at Waco...
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...
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