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William Lee Mitchell

William Lee Mitchell

Nov 27, 2024

William Lee Mitchell , a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2024 at the age of 80. Born on August 4, 1944, in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, to Verne Mitchell and Era Young, the family later moved to South Bend, Indiana, where they continued to build their lives together. Bill lived a life marked by courage,...

Karl Greggory Kuehl

Karl Greggory Kuehl

Nov 24, 2024

Karl Greggory Kuehl, 66 years old, a lifelong resident of Waco, Texas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at 2:07 p.m.

Karl was born on June 10, 1958, to Kenneth and Eunice Kuehl in Waco. He grew up in a close-knit family and graduated from Richfield High School in 1976. Karl loved playing baseball, enjoyed the outdoors and cherished...

Judith Lynn Ratcliff

Judith Lynn Ratcliff

Nov 22, 2024

Judith Lynn Ratcliff, 82, of Waco passed away Friday, November 22, 2024 at Ascension Providence Hospital. A graveside service will be Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Waco Memorial Park where she will be laid to rest next to her parents, Frances and Howard Ratcliff. 

Jessica Pamela "Pam" (Jenkins) Krupicka

Jessica Pamela "Pam" (Jenkins) Krupicka

Nov 17, 2024

Jessica Pamela “Pam” Krupicka, 98, of Waco, Texas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 17, 2024. 

Pam was born on December 28,1925, in Butte, Montana, to Edward and Marie Jenkins. Edward worked for the Montana Standard Newspaper after a short stint working in a nearby mine. 

Pam grew up in Butte with her sister Thai, where both eventually graduated from Butte High...

Anibal Bonilla

Anibal Bonilla

Nov 16, 2024

Anibal Bonilla, age 77, passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on Saturday evening, November 16, 2024 @ 7:15 p.m at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Waco, TX while surrounded by his children & loving spouse. 

He was born in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico on December 16th, 1946, to parents, Anastasio Bonilla and Petra Ramos Bonilla. 

Marrying his one and...

Mack Baygent Payne

Mack Baygent Payne

Nov 15, 2024

Mack Baygent Payne, 81, of Woodway Texas passed away on November 15, 2024, at Mercy House-Living Springs Memory Care surrounded by his loving family.

Mack was born June 9, 1943, to Malcom and Pearl Payne in Pecos, Texas. Mack graduated from Pecos High (1961); Schreiner Institute (1963); Baylor University (1965); University of Texas Medical Branch (1969). While in Galveston, Mack met...

Bob Auzy Johnson

Bob Auzy Johnson

Nov 15, 2024

Bob Auzy Johnson, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2024, just two days before his 81st birthday. He was born on November 17, 1943 in Marlin, TX and was raised in Mooreville, TX by his loving family. 

Bob proudly served his country in the Vietnam War, a chapter of his life that shaped his...

Wai Lam "Bill" Wong

Wai Lam "Bill" Wong

Nov 12, 2024

Wai Lam “Bill” Wong, 66, of Waco, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 12, 2024.

Visitation will be Monday, November 18, 2024 from 12 pm to 1pm with Holy Rosary and Liturgical services beginning at 1 pm in the chapel of Waco Memorial Funeral Home, with Father Benjie officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park.

Bill was born September 20, 1958...

Walfrid Kujala

Walfrid Kujala

Nov 10, 2024

Walfrid Kujala, professor of flute at the Northwestern University Bienen School of Music from 1962 to 2012, died November 10 at age 99. A burial of cremains will be Friday December 19, 2025, at Waco Memorial Park with a Reception to follow in the Waco Memorial Reception Hall.

Born on February 19, 1925, in Warren, Ohio, Kujala began flute lessons at...

Barbara Jean (Sikes) Young

Barbara Jean (Sikes) Young

Oct 26, 2024

Barbara Jean Young, 93, of Waco, Texas went to be with her heavenly father on October 26, 2024. She was born on November 29, 1930, in Marlin, Texas to Elic Nolen Sikes and Vernal “Valley” Hay Sikes. She was a proud sister to six siblings: Ruth, Virginia, Betty, Patsy, Buddy, and Willis.

Barbara retired from the Owens-Illinois Glass Plant after 32...

Billy Gene Sherrard

Billy Gene Sherrard

Oct 22, 2024

Billy Gene Sherrard of Wills Point, Texas, passed away on October 22, 2024, at the age of 93. He was born on September 12, 1931, in Rusk, Texas, to Sam Calvin Sherrard and Rosa Lee Hamilton.

On January 9, 1953, Billy married the love of his life, Mary Ellen Haynie. Together, they built a beautiful life, celebrating 72 years of marriage....

Lilia G. Cruz

Lilia G. Cruz

Oct 18, 2024

Lilia Gonzalez Cruz, 91, of Waco passed away Friday, October 18, 2024. She was born March 18, 1933 in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico to Martin Gonzalez and Margarita Benavidez. Lilia attended school in Nuevo Laredo, but more importantly she met her "media naranja" (other half), Juan Cruz. 

Juan was born in Elk, Texas near Waco, and was living in Mexico with his...

Dorman "Danny" Dan Huffman, Jr.

Dorman "Danny" Dan Huffman, Jr.

Oct 17, 2024

 Dorman “Danny” Dan Huffman Jr., of Waco, Texas, passed away at his residence on October 17, 2024.

 A graveside service will be held at Waco Memorial Park Cemetery on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at 1:00 PM.

 Danny was born on July 19, 1951, in Waco to Dorman and Billie (Driskell) Huffman. He dedicated 41 years to his career as a truck driver...

Houston Blaze Echols

Houston Blaze Echols

Oct 16, 2024

Houston Blaze Echols was born at 4:20 pm and passed at 4:50 pm on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 in Waco. 

He is survived by his parents, Ryan and Madison; siblings, Hadley, Harper, and Hudson; his grandparents, Rusty and Devon Phenix and Scott and Karen Echols. Houston will be forever greatly loved by his parents and family. His brief time on earth...

Janna Melin Entler

Janna Melin Entler

Oct 13, 2024

Janna Melin Redding Entler, 62, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024 in Fort Worth. Services are pending.

Hadley Rae Spaulding

Hadley Rae Spaulding

Oct 11, 2024

Hadley Rae Spaulding of Orange Tx was carried into the arms of Jesus on 11 October 2024.

A graveside service will be held at Waco Memorial Funeral Home on Friday 25 October 2024 at 11:00 am, with Rev Rachel Medlin officiating.

She is survived by her mother, Gabriela, father Haden and sister Oaklee.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Now...

Michael David Morris, Jr.

Michael David Morris, Jr.

Oct 5, 2024

Michael David Morris, Jr., 38, of Bruceville-Eddy passed away alongside his son, Braxton Johnson on Saturday, October 5, 2024.

Michael was born July 15, 1986 in Topeka, Kansas, but moved to Bruceville-Eddy shortly after. He had a big heart and infectious smile that was felt by those lucky enough to know him. He loved WWE wrestling and was an avid Marvel...

Doris Faye Moseley

Doris Faye Moseley

Oct 4, 2024

 

Doris Faye Moseley, 91, of Waco, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024, in Bellville. Graveside services will be Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at 10:30am with Rev. Jerry Freedman officiating at Waco Memorial Park.

Doris was born February 7, 1933, in Corsicana, Texas to James Aaron Thompson and Lela Bell Epps Thompson. She graduated from Waco High School and attended Baylor University....

Linda Bennett

Linda Bennett

Oct 4, 2024

Linda Kathryn (Brown) Bennett, 84 passed away 10/4/2024 in Waco, Texas. She was born 10/17/1939 in Mart Texas to Johnny and Velma (McGaughy) Brown. Linda grew up in Mart where she met Harvey. She attended school in Mart and was a National Honor Society student as well as a Cheerleader and basketball player. Linda was a devoted housewife for most...

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