Allan Gerald Blaker
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...
Barbara Jeane Willard
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...
Cynthia Lyell Keech
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...
Peggy Sue Pipkin
May 23, 2025
Peggy Sue Pipkin, age 82, of Hamilton, Texas passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025. A celebration of life for Peggy will be held Saturday, June 7, 2025 from 10:30 AM to 11:14 PM at Riley Funeral Home Inc., 402 West Main, Hamilton, TX 76531.
La Nere Williams
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,...
Donald Ray Renfroe
May 20, 2025
Donald Ray Renfroe, 77, of Robinson, passed away Tuesday, May. 20, 2025 in Waco, Texas. Graveside service will be at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, May 24, 2025, in Rosemound Cemetery with the Honorable Alan Mayfield officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Connally/Compton Funeral Directors. Donald was born on September 4, 1947,...
John Wesley Dorman
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...
Earl DeWayne Palmer
May 18, 2025
Earl Palmer, 87, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 18, 2025.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 22nd from 5-7pm at Waco Memorial Funeral Home Chapel.
Services will be held on Friday, May 23 at 10am at Waco Memorial Funeral Home.
Earl was born August 11, 1937, in Mt. Vernon, TX to Barney and Elsie (Baugh) Palmer. The family eventually moved...
Ana Lam
May 16, 2025
Amazing journey. Extraordinary life lived. It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Ana Lam, on May 16, 2025. From fleeing occupied China, and in Cuba, Communist revolution. Refugees to America, Mom & Dad were determined to succeed and created a wonderful life for our family. She was a kind soul who found great joy...
Karen Annette Arndt
May 15, 2025
Karen Annette (Young) Arndt was born August 23, 1956, and passed away May 15, 2025, at the age of 68 after a long strenuous battle with cancer. She is preceded in death by her father, Gordon H. Young; her mother, Elizabeth McKelroy Young; and her sister, Peggy W. Ethridge. She is survived by her husband of fifty years, Reuben J....
Josefina Julian Velasquez
May 15, 2025
Josefina “Madre” Velasquez was born April 11,1940. Madre was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Known for being kind, and caring and naturing, often serving as a source of wisdom, comfort, and love. She took her last breath at age 85 on May 15,2025 after a long battle of cancer. Born to Julian Alvarado and Tomasa Velasquez, survived by...
Joe Warren Oliver
May 10, 2025
In Loving Memory of Joe Warren Oliver
Joe Warren Oliver, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2025, at the age of 78. Joe was born on February 22, 1947, to the late Coleman and Lillie Oliver. His life was a testament to hard work, loyalty, kindness, and a deep love for...
Sharon Mae Henderson
May 7, 2025
Sharon Mae Henderson, age 90 passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
Karen Kay Speas
Apr 30, 2025
Karen Kay Speas, born on July 17, 1943, in Washington, Iowa, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2025, in Hewitt, Texas. Raised with deep values and a strong sense of community, Karen devoted her life to public service, exemplifying generosity and a commitment to helping others throughout her many endeavors.
Karen obtained her GED with aspirations to work in the operating...
Pam Cowdell
Apr 29, 2025
Paulma Lanean Cowdell, 89, of Waco, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2025, after succumbing to chronic kidney disease. The final three years of her life were spent in the loving care of her daughter, Tracey Daulton, and her grandson, Nick Daulton. She was indeed cherished.
Pam was born in Utah on January 3, 1936, to parents Orville and Mary Asthore...
Floyd J. Johnson
Apr 27, 2025
Floyd J. Johnson, age 80, of McGregor, Texas passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025.
Virginia May Mahan
Apr 27, 2025
Virginia May (Phillips) Mahan, age 81, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Waco, Texas. There will be a graveside service on May 12, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in Crawford Cemetery in Crawford, Texas. Virginia was born on August 14, 1943, to Willard Edward and Alma Maxine (Willingham) Phillips in McAllen, Texas. She is a longtime resident of McLennan...
Natalie Joy Scott Tovar
Apr 25, 2025
Our sweet Natalie Joy Scott Tovar, born on April 19, 2025, in Waco, Texas, was called to Heaven on April 25, 2025. In her few precious days with us, she filled our hearts with a love beyond measure and a joy that will live on forever.
Natalie was the beloved daughter of Ravo Scott and Homero Tovar Jr., and a treasured...
