Obituaries

Apr 8, 2023

Elmira Evans Mason passed away April 8, 2023, at 86. She was born March 6, 1937, to the late Pearline Johnson and Summerfield Giddings and was raised in Cameron, TX. She later moved to Waco, TX, where she resided for the remainder of her life. 

Elmira was a proud member of the Greater Ebenezer Baptist Church, where she served as...

Apr 3, 2023

 

Malcolm Jeffrey Donaldson, 66, passed away April 3, 2023. A memorial service will be held at 2:00pm, Monday, April 10, 2023, at Waco Memorial Funeral Home.

Jeff was born September 18, 1956, in Waco, Texas, to Owen and Agnes Donaldson (Jones). He grew up in Waco and attended University High School. After high school, he began working at Sherwin Williams as a truck driver, where he worked for 28 years before retiring...

Mar 25, 2023

Ora Lee (Pleasant) Jacobs was born June 9, 1935 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Hilary and Ora Bernice Pleasant in McGregor, Texas (McLennan County). Ora departed this life on March 25, 2023 at St. Catherine’s in Waco, Texas. She was 87 years old. 

Ora's Homegoing Celebration will be held Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at 11:00am at Waco Memorial Funeral...

Mar 22, 2023

 

Jackie Wayne Stowe

Jackie Wayne Stowe, born August 25,1934 in Olney Texas to Jack Stowe and Willie B. Stowe, passed on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at his home in Weslaco. Funeral services will be Friday, March 31, 2023 at 1:00 pm at Waco Memorial Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior to the service. He will be laid to...

Mar 10, 2023

James Arden Scoggins, age 60, of Waco passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family Friday, March 10, 2023. Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at 1:00 PM at Waco Memorial Funeral Home with Pastor Dennis Larson officiating. Entombment will follow at Waco Memorial Park in the mausoleum. Immediately following the committal service, everyone is invited to attend...

Mar 10, 2023

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Geneva Thompson, 71 ofLorena, TX, our loving and devoted Mama and friend to all whose lives she touched.On March 10, 2023, after her 4 ½ year battle with Alzheimer’s, Geneva Marie(Cardwell) Thompson was reunited with her love and forever dance partner, RayThompson.

Geneva (Sissy) was born April 27, 1951, in Waco, TX....

Mar 9, 2023

Linda Ann Highfill Nobles, 82, passed away on March 9, 2023, at St. Anthony’s Care Center, in Waco, TX.

Linda was born, January 26, 1941, the only daughter of Alton B. and Clotene Highfill in Carlisle, Arkansas. She was a graduate of University High School, class of 1959. Linda worked in Waco as a medical and legal secretary until 1965,...

Feb 26, 2023

 

Jimmy Lee Langston, age 85, passed away peacefully after a 4 year battle with dementia.  He was the only son of  A.L. Langston and Lucille Langston born in Jarrell, Texas on his grandparents’ farm.  He attended Waco Jr. High and then moved to Jarrell and graduated from Jarrell High School.

He married the love of his life, Pete Fipps in...

Feb 18, 2023

Melvin Baker left us Feb. 18, 2023, leaving behind a legion of heartbroken family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 12:00pm, Friday, February 24, 2023, at Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, with visitation an hour prior to the service.

He was born in Crawford, the seventh of eight children of Henry and Bertha Mae (Plemons) Baker. Graduating from...

Feb 17, 2023

Gloria “Granny” Clydine Arthur of Waco, Texas leapt into the arms of her Savior on Friday morning, February 17. Services will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Saint Matthew Lutheran Church at 800 N. New Road in Waco, Texas. Services will be live streamed for those who cannot attend.

Clydine was born on November 28, 1927,...

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...