Obituaries

Jan 30, 2023

Otho Neil Hopkins, Jr. 90, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023, in Waco. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm, Monday, February 6, 2022, at Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel.

He was born June 23, 1932, in Waco, Texas to Otha and Mary Evelyn Hopkins.

Neil grew up in Waco and graduated from Waco High School in 1950. After high school, he joined the United...

Jan 23, 2023

Mary Rhodes, 73, of Waco, went to Heaven January 23, 2023. Visitation will be held at 10:00am, Friday, January 27, 2023, at Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel. Funeral services will follow at 11:00am.

She was born March 20, 1949, in Waco, to Willard and Lila Hogan Hurst. Mary grew up in Waco and graduated from Waco High...

Jan 12, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Helen Louise Hoven. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 6, 2023

William "Bill" Bryant McMinn passed away January 6, 2023 at his home in Waco. He was born in Dallas to Bryant and Mildred McMinn, and was a loving son and brother, with a big heart. Bill graduated from Sunset High School and attended Baylor University. He owned and operated his own restaurant in Tyler. Some of his favorite things...

Jan 3, 2023

Moises Moreno Salazar, 55, passed away, Monday, January 3, 2023, in Waco. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00am, Thursday, January 3, 2023, at Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park.

Moises was born December 24, 1967, in Col Felipe Angeles, Zacatequas to Ezequiel and Rebecca Moreno. He grew up in Los Angeles, California. He began work for Quality Craftsmen as...

Jan 3, 2023

Betty Joyce Pack Eyerley, formerly of Austin, TX, met her heavenly father January 3, 2023, at the age of 91, in Waco, TX.

Betty was born May 12, 1931, in Waco, to Charles Leroy “Skinny” Pack and Eva Marie Rylas Pack. She grew up in Waco and attended Waco High, where she enjoyed playing the saxophone.

Jan 3, 2023

Wanda Lee Ashley, 89, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023, in Bryan, Texas. A memorial service will be held at 11:00am, Friday, January 20, 2023, at Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel.

She was born January 21, 1933, in Cisco, Texas to Albert and Blanche Blanton Cloud. Wanda grew up in Cisco, Texas, but moved to Waco, where she graduated from Waco High in...

Jan 2, 2023

Patty Killough, 92 passed away Monday, January 2, 2023, in Waco, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm, Friday, January 6, 2023, at Meadowbrook Baptist Church in Robinson. Visitation with the family will be from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park.

Patty was born October 27,1930 in Stanton, Texas to J. W....

Jan 1, 2023

Gregory Allen Johnson, 61, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023, in Waco.

He was born June 16, 1961, in Fort Campbell Kentucky to Lynwood and Valiene Johnson. He grew up in Blackshear, Georgia and graduated from Pierce County High School. He joined the Navy on November 14, 1979 and served for 22 years. Greg served in Gulf War and was the recipient of multiple Air medals and decorations...

Dec 28, 2022

Anita Jeanne Smith, 96, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022, in Waco. A graveside service will be held at 10:00am, Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at Waco Memorial Park.

She was born February 1, 1926, in Duncan, Oklahoma to Andrew and Lora Bewley Neal. Anita grew up in Wichita Falls, Texas.  After high school she, followed Robbie D. Smith, her high school sweetheart, to Fort...

Dec 14, 2022

Edward Gambardella, 70 of Waco entered the gates of heaven December 14, 2022, with his family by his side at Austin Ascension Seton Hospital.  Visitation will be held from 6:00pm until 8:00pm, Monday, December 19, 2022, at Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel.  Funeral services will be held at 10:00am, Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, in...

Dec 12, 2022

Morris Gene Wallace, 85, passed away Monday, December 12, 2022, at The Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm, Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel in Waco, Texas with burial to follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service, at 1:00pm.

Morris was born December 16, 1936, in Brownwood,...

Dec 6, 2022

Katie Elizabeth Chaudoin, we all know as Katie, passed away December 6, 2022, at her home. A memorial service will be held at 3:00pm, Friday, December 16, 2022, at Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel. A visitation will follow until 5:00pm.

Katie was born April 10, 1989, in Gatesville. She grew up in McGregor and graduated from Axtell High School in 2007....

Dec 1, 2022

Rebecca “Becky” Ricks Sheffield Cohen, 68 of Waco, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022, Ascension Providence Hospital in Waco, Texas. Becky was called home to heaven after an exhausting health battle. Hoping to get on an organ donor list, she ran out of time. A memorial service will be held in January.

Becky was born Tuesday, May...

Nov 28, 2022

Ralph Wayne Kelley, 66, of Waco, passed away on November 28, 2022. A memorial service will be held at 2:00pm, Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Bruceville Commuity Church, 583 Old Moody Road, in Eddy.

Ralph was born on November 25, 1956, to James and Rebecca Kelley in Robstown, Texas.  After Ralph graduated from Rogers High School in...

Nov 23, 2022

Janet Marie Pomarico, 86, of Waco, Texas passed away peacefully in her home on November 23rd surrounded by family.

Janet was born on June 27, 1936, to Ralph & Ruth Colgan Pendleton in Beacon, New York. Janet graduated from Beacon High School in 1954, where she met the love of her life, Robert Pomarico.

In...

Nov 1, 2022

James Dolan “Don” Williams was a loving and proud husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He left this world on November 1, 2022, at the age of 85.

He was born to Arville Lee and Veda Mae Williams on March 5, 1937, in DeKalb, TX and grew up with 2 sisters, Juanelle and Bettie in Waco. After high...

Oct 22, 2022

James Edward Schlemmer, 80, of Waco, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022.  Funeral services will be held at 3:00pm, Friday, October 28, 2022, at Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with visitation beginning at 2:00pm.

Jim was born November 23, 1941, in Lott, Texas, to Olga and Edward Schlemmer. He attended and graduated from Lott High School. Prior...

Oct 17, 2022

Edna Bell, 80, passed away October 17, 2022, at A Place Called Home in Orange, Texas. A graveside service will be held 3 PM, October 22, 2022, at Waco Memorial Park, 6623 South Interstate 35, in Robinson.

She was born July 2, 1942, in Arkansas, to Tommy and Mary Hornbeck Manning. Edna married James T. Bell, Sr., in 1962 in Dallas and they were happily married for 51 years.

Edna was preceded in death by her husband...

Oct 17, 2022

Georgia Mae Heitmiller Willis, 88, passed away October 17, 2022, at the Regent Care Center of Woodway.  She was born on February 22, 1934, in West, Texas to Henry and Pauline (Roth) Heitmiller. Georgia grew up in West, Texas and graduated from West High School in 1951.  After high school, she married Vance N. Willis on Christmas Eve, 1951 and they were happily married for just short of 68 years.

Georgia was a member of Trinity...