Obituaries

Kenneth Louie Johnson

Kenneth Louie Johnson

Jul 5, 2023

Kenneth Louie Johnson, aka “Pop”, 81, of Waco passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2023. Visitation will be from 6 to 8pm Monday, July 10 at Waco Memorial Funeral Home. Graveside services will be Tuesday, July 11 at 10am Moody Cemetery.

Pop is survived by his son, David Johnson and wife, Lisa; grandchildren, Alexis, Aaron, and Brandon; 12 great grandchildren; sister,...

David Torres Salinas

David Torres Salinas

Jun 26, 2023

Mr. David Torres Salinas, 70, of Waco passed away Monday, June 26, 2023 at his residence.

A graveside service with military honors will be 2:00 pm on Friday, July 7, 2023 at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery, 11463 Tx-195, Killeen, Texas 76542. All planning to attend should meet us at the cemetery at 1:45pm.

Visitation times for Mr....

Robbie Jean Williams

Robbie Jean Williams

Jun 25, 2023

Robbie Jean Lochridge Williams, 95, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2023 in Grapevine, Texas. Funeral services will be Saturday, July 15 at 10am at Waco Memorial Funeral Home with burial to follow at Waco Memorial Park. A meal and continued fellowship will follow in the Waco Memorial Reception Center.

Robbie was born on April 28, 1928 to Cooper and Zava...

Clifford V. Halstead

Clifford V. Halstead

Jun 18, 2023

 

Clifford Vincent Halstead passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, June 18, 2023.

“Well done, good and faithful servant!” Matthew 25:23

Clifford was born on February 17, 1941, in Houston, TX to Maurine and Clifford Halstead Sr. He grew up in Corpus Christi, TX. He was drafted in the Army in 1963 and proudly served his country in...

Rheba Louise Kuehl

Rheba Louise Kuehl

Jun 18, 2023

 

Rheba Kuehl, 101 yrs., passed from this life on Sunday, June 18 at her home on the family farm where she grew up with her mother, Mabel A. Mullens Rhodes, her father, Charles S. Rhodes, and her older brother, Edwin.

She graduated from Mart High School in 1940, and later received her RN at Scott and White in Temple.

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Jonathan Earl Trayler

Jonathan Earl Trayler

Jun 16, 2023

Jonathan Earl Trayler, known by many as “Jake”, passed from this life at his home in Waco, TX on June 16, 2023. His death followed a five year, courageous, battle with cancer. He was 64 years old.

Jonathan was born November 4th, 1958, in Belton, Texas to David and Lessie B. Trayler.  He was the first of a large family...

Kay Wells

Kay Wells

Jun 9, 2023

 Lynnette Kay Wells (known as Kay by family and friends) entered eternal joy, peace, and perfect love on June 9, 2023, after fighting the good fight, keeping the faith, and finishing her race. Born during World War II on December 27, 1941, in Waco, TX to Harry Ullrich and Lydia Grohowski Ullrich, Kay grew up with a tangible love of...

Robert Edward Burnett

Robert Edward Burnett

Jun 5, 2023

Robert Edward Burnett (Bob), 61, passed away June 5, 2023. A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on July 8, 2023, at Waco Memorial Funeral Home, 6623 S IH 35, Robinson, Texas 76706. You are invited to share memories of your time with Bob. Reception following.

Bob was born August 8, 1961, in Waco, Texas, to Clarence Edward Burnett and Rita Carol Burnett. He...

Yazmin Anahi Galvan

Yazmin Anahi Galvan

Jun 2, 2023

 Yazmin Anahi Galvan, beloved baby girl of Ruby and Miguel Galvan of Marlin, passed away Friday, June 2, 2023. Her short life will be honored privately by her family.

Marie Fuller

Marie Fuller

Jun 2, 2023

Marie Fuller, a devoted mother and proud Granny, was taken peacefully into God's hands at home on June 2nd, 2023. She was 56 years old.

She was born on September 3rd, 1966, in Richmond, Texas where she spent most of her early childhood. As a young adult Marie loved dancing and going out to the bars. She was a very...

Dorothy Irene Land

Dorothy Irene Land

May 31, 2023

Dorothy Land, known as Ms. Dori to her friends and loved ones, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2023, two weeks after turning 90 years young.

Dorothy Irene Land was born May 17, 1933 in San Francisco, California to the late Wesley Everett and Evalyn Marie (Strong) Bliss. Ms. Dori loved the Lord and was proud to talk about being saved...

Bettye Laverne Thomas

Bettye Laverne Thomas

May 22, 2023

Bettye Laverne Vickers Thomas, 92, of Hewitt passed away Monday, May 22, 2023 at her residence. Funeral services will be Friday, May 26 at 1:00 pm in the chapel of Waco Memorial Funeral Home, Kip Osborne will officiate. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation is Thursday, May 25 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the funeral home.

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Ira Eugene Lackey

Ira Eugene Lackey

May 21, 2023

Ira Eugene “Gene” Lackey passed away peacefully Sunday, May 21, 2023.  Graveside services, with military honors, will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 16, 2023 at Waco Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Molly Simpson officiating.  Reception will follow in the Waco Memorial Reception Hall, where pictures from throughout his life will be displayed along with military medals awarded to him while serving...

Lisa Gayle Arias

Lisa Gayle Arias

May 20, 2023

On Saturday, May 20,2023, Lisa Arias gained her wings and entered the kingdom of heaven at the age of 62. She left this earth peacefully, surrounded by her family whom she loved dearly. Visitation will be held from 6:00pm until 8:00pm at Waco Memorial Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 11:00am, Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Oakwood...

Pamela Ann Littrell

Pamela Ann Littrell

May 20, 2023

Pam Littrell went to be with her Lord, Savior, and best friend, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, May 20th, 2023. She was 75 years old. Funeral services will be at Waco Memorial Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 24th at 10:30 am with burial to follow at Waco Memorial Park.

Pamela was born January 5, 1948, in Mesa, Arizona, to Eugene John...

Stephen Kirk January

Stephen Kirk January

May 19, 2023

Stephen Kirk January, 64, of Waco, passed away Friday, May 19, 2023.  Visitation will begin at 4:00pm, Monday, May 22, 2023, at Waco Memorial Funeral Home, 6623 S IH 35, in Waco.  A celebration of his life will be held at 1:30pm, Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at Crestview Church of Christ, 7129 Delhi Rd, in Waco, with a private family...

Juan Salazar Lopez

Juan Salazar Lopez

May 7, 2023

Juan Lopez, 83, of Moody passed away at his home Sunday, May 7, 2023. His life will be celebrated on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 11:00 am in the chapel of  Waco Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. He will be laid to rest at Waco Memorial Park.

Juan Salazar Lopez’s legacy didn’t...

LaVerne Keinz

LaVerne Keinz

Apr 25, 2023

Laverne Keinz, age 88, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023 in Waco.

Ursula Laverne Keinz, who everyone new as Toy, was born July 16, 1934 to Leola Alexander and Cecil Douglas.  When Toy was three years old, Bill Dorsett became her daddy and she loved him dearly. Toy graduated from Waco High School and 4 C College.  She met...

Junetta King Thompson

Junetta King Thompson

Apr 24, 2023

Junetta Thompson (82) of Friendswood, TX, passed away on April 24, 2023, atHouston Methodist Hospital Clear Lake, TX. She was born in Luling, TX, onFebruary 25, 1941, and spent her youth in San Antonio, Victoria, and Waco, TX.She was preceded in death by her parents, Marguerite (Jiggs) and WO King, Sr., andher grandson, Ethan Michael Thompson.She is survived by her...

Mark Angelo Castellano

Mark Angelo Castellano

Apr 22, 2023

Mark Angelo Castellano passed away on April 22, 2023. A memorial service will be held on May 1, 2023, for Mark at Waco Memorial Funeral Home, 6623 S. I-35, Waco, TX 76706. (254-662-3430)  Viewing will commence at 1:00 p.m., with the service, officiated by Pastor Emmanuel Roldan, to be held at 2:00 p.m.

Mark, the son of Camila and Juan...