Gary Lynn Brown
Mar 27, 2026
Gary Lynn Brown, 60, of Waco, Texas, passed away on March 27, 2026. Gary was born on July 20, 1965, in Waco, Texas. He graduated from Connally High School and began a dedicated career working for the City of Waco as a heavy equipment operator. He also worked as an irrigation technician at Cottonwood Creek Golf Course, retiring after more...
Jeremy Clayton Rainer
Mar 22, 2026
Jeremy Clayton Rainer was born on August 25, 1977, in Waco, Texas, and passed away on March 22, 2026, after an unexpected battle with brain cancer. He was a devoted husband, father, brother, and friend whose life was marked by love, perseverance, and kindness.
Jeremy shared 28 years of marriage with his wife, Jeri Rainer, whom he met in high school...
Cora Jayne Kimble
Mar 20, 2026
Cora Jayne Kimble, of Waco, born May 11, 1970, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her husband and friends she loved so much, Friday, March 20, 2026.
Cora always said that she didn't want a room full of long faces and people crying; she wanted a room full of people who remembered her for the person she was, as she kept to...
Loraine Fredaline Rahenkamp
Mar 19, 2026
Loraine Fredaline Rahenkamp (Howk) born on September 4, 1932, in Liberal, Kansas, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026, in Red Oak, Texas. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose life was a testament to family, generosity, and community.
Loraine spent her early years attending schools in Kansas. In 1968, she moved to Waco, Texas, where she...
Samantha Margi Lugo-Principe (Riggins)
Mar 13, 2026
Samantha Margi (Riggins) Lugo-Principe, age 54, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026, at The University Medical Center of El Paso.
A devoted mother, sister, aunt, and friend, Samantha’s life was defined by her unwavering dedication to those she loved. She found her greatest joy in the simple pleasures of life: a profound love for music, singing, and dancing, and a...
Juan Adrian Gonzalez
Mar 12, 2026
Juan Adrian Gonzalez, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the age of 78. He was born on August 12, 1947, in McAllen, Texas, to Mariano Gonzalez and Manuela Rivera.
Juan’s greatest joy in life was his family—especially his grandchildren, who were the light of his world. His deep love for his wife,...
Manuel Dominguez
Mar 8, 2026
Manuel Dominguez was born on June 29, 1944, to his beloved parents, Julian and Valentina Flores Dominguez in Marlin, Texas. Manuel played football during school, graduating from China Spring High School in 1962. Manuel earned (studied) his bachelor degree (in academic field) from The University of Texas in San Antonio. Manuel was a brilliant student who excelled in the classroom...
Norman Bruce Woods
Mar 8, 2026
Norman Bruce Woods, 82, of Waco passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026. A graveside service with military honors will be Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 11:00am at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen.
Norman was born to Alvin Otto Woods and Bonnie Eloise Adamson Woods on January 13, 1944, in Berkeley, California. He graduated from Ganesha High School in Pomona,...
Nita Gayle Ray
Mar 8, 2026
Nita (Cox) Ray, 73, of Waco, Texas, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 8, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Waco Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Lunch reception to follow.
Nita was born October 29, 1952, in Waco, Texas, to Dale and Barbara Cox. She graduated...
Norma Gepner
Mar 5, 2026
Norma Gene Gepner, 83, of Eddy, Texas, went to be with the Lord on March 5, 2026. She passed peacefully at home, surrounded by her loved ones. A graveside service will be held in her honor on March 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Chapel Hill Memorial Park with Pastor Joyce McLaughlin Officiating.
She was born in Stockton, California, on August...
Robert Eugene Williamson, Jr.
Feb 20, 2026
Robert Williamson Jr., 72, Passed away on February 20, 2026. He was born on April 18, 1953.
Robert was preceded in death by his mother, Edna Williamson, and his father Bobby Williamson.
He is survived by his loving children; daughter, Rhonda Mason and husband, Brandon Mason; daughter, Candice Whittenburg and husband; and son, Wayland Robert Williamson and wife, Jamie Williamson. He also...
Terry Lee Ramsey
Feb 6, 2026
Terry Lee Ramsey, 65, of Allen, Texas passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026, surrounded by his family. Terry was born June 22, 1960, in Waco, the fourth child of Charlie and JoAnn (Kutzenberger) Ramsey.
Terry accepted Christ at the age of eleven. He was raised in Waco and graduated from Waco High School. Terry married Mary Ellen on December 17,...
Bernadine Ruth Watson
Feb 4, 2026
Bernadine Ruth Watson of Waco, Texas passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026, just 23 days short of her 98th birthday. She was born on February 27, 1928 on a farm just outside of Brenham, Texas, the second child of Herbert and Erna Gummelt.
Bernadine and her family moved to Waco as her father searched for work during the Great Depression....
Barbara Jane Wilks
Feb 4, 2026
Barbara Jane Wilks, born on January 6, 1940, in Valley Mills, Texas, passed away on February 4, 2026, in Waco, Texas. A beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, Barbara's journey through life was marked by her vibrant spirit and caring nature.
Barbara dedicated many years to a successful career in the accounting department at Hillcrest Hospital, where she worked until her retirement...
Anna Margaret Motes
Jan 30, 2026
Anna Margaret Gunter Motes, of Waco, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026, surrounded by her family. Following a serious fall on Sunday evening, January 25, her precious, frail body was unable to recover from the injuries. Anna Margaret was born in Kosse, Texas, to parents John W. Gunter and Lela Miller Gunter. She was raised in the close-knit community...
Everett Wayne Speas
Jan 26, 2026
Everett Wayne Speas passed away on January 26, 2026. Visitation will be Monday, February 2, 2026, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Waco Memorial Funeral Home. His service will be Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 1:00 pm at the funeral home with Pastor Wayne Williams officiating. Interment will follow at Waco Memorial Park.
Everett was born to Walter & Esther...
Tyrone Svehla
Jan 25, 2026
Tyrone Svehla, a proud veteran and devoted family man, passed away on January 25, 2026, in Hewitt, Texas. He was 74 years old.
Born on March 2, 1951, in Chicago, Illinois, Tyrone's life was marked by dedication—to his country, to his loved ones, and to the values he held dear.
His journey took him from the heart of the Midwest to a...
Wayne Wells
Jan 24, 2026
Wayne Douglas Wells was born on May 31, 1935 in Valley Mills, Texas, and passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Wesley Woods Rehabilitation and Care Center. A service to celebrate his life will be Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 12:30pm at Waco Memorial Funeral Home.
Wayne was the son of Bill and Anne Wells and spent his life in...
Benny Joe Jones
Jan 18, 2026
Benny Joe Jones, age 89, of Waco, Texas, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 18, 2026, at his daughter’s home in Waco. A visitation will be held at Waco Memorial Funeral Home Thursday, January 22, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 23, 2026, at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel.
Benny was born on February...
Tyra Lou (Tacker) Lewis
Jan 16, 2026
At the sweet age of 77 Tyra Lou Lewis went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 16th with loved ones by her side. Visitation will be Thursday, January 22, 2026 from 9am to 11am at Waco Memorial Funeral Home. Services will begin at 11am at the funeral home with interment to follow at Oakwood Cemetery.
She is survived...
