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Karen Annette Arndt

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

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

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

Sharon Mae Henderson

May 7, 2025

Sharon Mae Henderson, age 90 passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.

Sharon Henderson

Sharon Henderson

May 7, 2025

Sharon Henderson, age 90 passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.

Dixie Lynn Hutchins

Dixie Lynn Hutchins

May 3, 2025

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Karen Kay Speas

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

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

Floyd J. Johnson

Apr 27, 2025

Floyd J. Johnson, age 80, of McGregor, Texas passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025.

Virginia May Mahan

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

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...

Donald Dewitt Barnett

Donald Dewitt Barnett

Apr 25, 2025

Donald Dewitt Barnett, age 61, of China Spring, Texas passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025. Donald was born in Hearne, TX.

Lana James Lowe

Lana James Lowe

Apr 24, 2025

"But Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven." - Matthew 19:14

Lana James Lowe, loving daughter and sister, entered the Kingdom of Heaven in her sleep on Thursday, April 24th, 2025, in Lorena, TX.

Lana was born on August 1st, 2023, to Michelle and Kevin Lowe and...

Carolynn Sue Hunt

Carolynn Sue Hunt

Apr 23, 2025

Carolynn Sue Hunt, 82, of Robinson passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at home surrounded by her loved ones. A Service of Remembrance will be Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of Waco Memorial Funeral Home. 

Joyce Marie Heaton

Joyce Marie Heaton

Apr 21, 2025

Joyce Marie Heaton, 94 of Elm Mott, Texas, passed away Monday, April 21, 2025. Visitation will be 5 to 7 pm, Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Waco Memorial Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at 11:00 am on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Waco Memorial Park with Rev. Earl Cumbie officiating. 

Joyce was born March 7, 1931, in Waco, Texas, the...

Albert Lee Snider Sr.

Albert Lee Snider Sr.

Apr 19, 2025

Mr. Albert Lee Snider, Sr. of Hewitt, Texas passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025. He was laid to rest Thursday, April 24, 2025 at Waco Memorial Park.

Lynette Elizabeth Ray

Lynette Elizabeth Ray

Apr 19, 2025

Lynette Dittmar Ray died Saturday, April 19, 2025. Visitation will be 5 to 7 P.M. Friday, April 25, 2025, at Waco Memorial Funeral Home, 6623 I-35 in Waco, TX The memorial service will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday, April 26, 2025, at St. Paul Lutheran Church at 1302 Hogan Lane in Waco, TX 76705, with Pastor Brian Hesse officiating. Private inurnment...

Brooklynn Annabelle Kerzee

Brooklynn Annabelle Kerzee

Apr 16, 2025

Brooklynn Annabelle Kerzee, age 0 days passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.

Michael Madewell

Michael Madewell

Apr 8, 2025

Michael Miller Madewell, 75, of Abbott, Texas passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2025. Services for Michael will be Monday, April 14, 2025 at 11:00am at the Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel. Interment will follow.

Michael was born October 26, 1949 in McLennan County to Edna Moore Madewell and RB “Buck” Madewell. He was a graduate of LaVega High School and spent...

Richard Allan Ellis

Richard Allan Ellis

Apr 8, 2025

Richard Allan Ellis, 74, of Waco passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer.

A graveside Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 11:00am at Waco Memorial Park with Pastor Scott Sutton officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00am to 11:00am in the Waco Memorial Funeral Home chapel. Food and fellowship...

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