Obituaries

Jul 25, 2025

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...