Obituaries
Robert Edward Coomes
Jun 13, 2024
Robert E. Coomes (Bob) 83 of Waco TX passed away peacefully on June 13, 2024.
A Celebration of Life will be held July 20, 2024, 2:00 to 3:30 at Woodway First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 21000 Woodway Drive, Woodway, TX 76712. We welcome all family and friends to celebrate Bob’s wonderful life.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to...
Doris Joan Rasner
Jun 13, 2024
Doris Joan (Azevedo) Rasner, aged 99, of Robinson, Texas passed away quietly in her sleep on June 13, 2024; she was born in Benicia, California on July 2, 1924.
Doris was an avid vocalist her entire life, becoming an accomplished singer with numerous live appearances on local radio stations. She released several records but the highlight of her singing career came...
Melva Dean Smallwood
Jun 8, 2024
Melva Dean Smallwood was born on February 23, 1928 to Henry F. and Lila McCune Tye in rural McLennan County outside of Waco, Texas. She was the last remaining of eight siblings in her family. Her last residence was at the West Rest Haven Senior Adult Facility in West, Texas. She passed from this life into eternity on Saturday, June...
Consuelo Alarcon
Jun 2, 2024
Consuelo Alarcon, 52, passed away June 2, 2024, at Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest. Services will be at 10:00 am on June 11, 2024, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Deacon Tony Arocha officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be June 10, 2024 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, with the Rosary to be recited at 7:00...
John L. Dobelbower, Jr.
May 30, 2024
John Lyon Dobelbower, Jr., 77, died on Thursday, May 30, 2024 in Waco, Texas. Born on October 20, 1946 in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, to the late John Lyon Dobelbower, Sr. and Virginia Arline Eckley Dobelbower. He grew up in Bellefonte, Levittown, and Ferliss Hills, Pennsylvania. When John was a teenager, he moved with his family to Zonguldak, Turkey. He graduated from...
Theresa Lewis
May 28, 2024
Theresa May Lewis, of Waco, TX, went home to be with Jesus on May 28, 2024. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 11am at the Bosqueville Methodist Church at 7327 Rock Creek Road, Bosqueville, TX 76708 with a luncheon to follow in the activity center.
Theresa was born on August 13, 1940 in...
Judith Karleta Barker
May 21, 2024
Judith (Judy) Barker, 78, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, in Waco, Texas.Visitation will be held at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at Central United Methodist Church. Funeral Service will be at 4:00 PM, immediately following visitation, with minister David Brower officiating. The Funeral Service will be also be streamed at www.CUMCwaco.com.
Judy was born on March...
Mary Tagle
May 21, 2024
Mary Tagle, 83, of Waco passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024 in Waco. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 10am at St. Francis on the Brazos Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 28, 2024 from 6pm to 8pm at the Waco Memorial Funeral Home. The Rosary will...
Kecha Rena Ewing
May 18, 2024
Kecha Rena Ewing, 47, of Woodway passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024. Her life will be celebrated Friday, May 31, 2024 at 2:00 pm at Waco Memorial Funeral Home. She will be laid to rest at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be Thursday, May 30, 2024 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Kecha Rena Ewing was born...
John Henry Murison
May 15, 2024
In Loving Memory of John Henry MurisonJohn Henry Murison, age 78, was born on June 9, 1945, in Pomona, California, to proud parents Sylvania Domiani and Muris Murison. He peacefully passed away on May 15, 2024, in Hewitt, Texas, surrounded by his loving family.
John's journey through life was marked by resilience, adventure, and an unwavering commitment to his loved ones....
Claudia Nell Sexton
May 13, 2024
Claudia Lanell ‘Nell’ Sexton, 88, passed away peacefully Monday, May 13, 2024 at St. Anthony’s Care Center in Waco. Services will be Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 11:00 am at Waco Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be before the service, beginning at 10:00 am. Following services there will be food and fellowship in the funeral home event center.
Claudia was born...
Mark Curtis Builder
May 10, 2024
Mark Curtis Builder, 64, of Waco passed away Friday, May 10, 2024. Services for Mark will be held at a later date.
Carolyn Sue Moore
May 9, 2024
Carolyn Sue Bensing Moore, 83, of Lorena, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 9, 2024 surrounded by family. Sue was born on August 1, 1940, in Huntsville, Arkansas. She grew up on many farms in Arkansas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico. After graduating high school in Hobbs, New Mexico, she worked as a legal secretary. That is when she...
Sidney Ellis Rose
May 1, 2024
Sidney Rose, 66, passed away May 1, 2024. A graveside service will be held at 2:00pm, Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at Waco Memorial Park.
Sid was born October 5, 1957, in McDowell, WV, to Charlie & Louella Rose. Sid grew up in Waco, and he graduated from Waco High School in 1975. He enjoyed fishing and hunting.
He was preceded in death...
Carroll Marie Crowder
May 1, 2024
Carroll Marie Crowder, age 34, passed away on May 1, 2024, after a long and valiant struggle with complications from a rare genetic disorder. She passed peacefully and comfortably into the presence of her heavenly Father, and is no longer enduring the pain that was part of her earthly life.
A memorial service will be held at Waco Memorial Park Funeral...
Mary Louise "LuLu" Hughes
Apr 30, 2024
In Loving Memory of Mary Louise “Lulu” Hughes (1936-2024)It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Mary Louise Hughes, aged 87,on April 30, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family. Louise was a beacon of joy andkindness, touching everyone with her warmth and generosity.Born in Waco, Tx on July 16, 1936, Louise spent her life nurturing...
Raymond Smith, Jr.
Apr 27, 2024
Beloved husband, father, son, brother, grandfather and friend, Raymond Smith, Jr., age 68, of Hewitt, TX went to be with the Lord Saturday, April 27, 2024 at his daughter's residence in Hewitt. Raymond, affectionately known as "Pups" was born on November 28, 1955 to Raymond and Lena Mae Smith. He will always be remembered for his outgoing personality, ability to help others,...
Ada Edith Watley
Apr 25, 2024
Ada Edith Watley, 76, passed away April 25, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. She was born August 12, 1947, in McGregor, Texas, to James Lee and Lula Bell Harvey. Ada grew up in McGregor, where she attended G. W. Carver High School. She was baptized at an early age at New Zion Missionary Baptist Church. Later in life she would go...
Lauren Bonvillian & Savannah Bagley
Apr 15, 2024
Lauren Michelle Bonvillian
Lauren was born October 19th, 1990, in Pasadena, Texas to parents Kenneth Bonvillian and Kimberly Bonvillian. She attended high school in Houston, TX at Langham Creek High School and finished her studies in Waco, TX at Midway High School.
She is survived by her loving father and his spouse, Kenneth Bonvillian & Maria Bonvillian; her devoted mother and spouse,...
Joshua Daniel Robins
Apr 11, 2024
Joshua Robins, 28, passed away April 11, 2024. He was born February 22, 1996, in Prince William County, Virginia, to Andre Robins and Kristina Deane. Visitation will be held from 5-7pm, Monday, April 29, 2024, at Waco Memorial Funeral Home, 6623 I-35, in Waco, TX, Funeral services will be held at 11:00am, Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park.
Joshua grew up in Waco...
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