Obituaries

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...

Oct 16, 2022

William Walter Fague, 88, went to be with the Lord on October 16, 2022.  A visitation will be held from 5:00pm until 7:00pm, Thursday, October 27, 2022, at Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, 6623 S IH 35, in Waco. A graveside service will be held at 12:00pm, Friday, October 28, 2022, at Waco Memorial Park.

William was...

Oct 16, 2022

James Allen Williams , 76, passed away at home Sunday Oct. 16th 2022.

He was born and raised in Waco, Tx. where he played football for LaVega High School and went on to attend several colleges throughout his life. He worked 20 years for the MKT/Union Pacific railroad as a carman, he worked for 10 years for TDC in Huntsville TX. on...

Oct 15, 2022

Ada Corine Thompson,70, passed away October 15, 2022, in Waco.  A visitation will be held from 5:00pm until 7:00pm, Friday, October 21, 2022, at Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, 6623 S IH 35 in Robinson. Funeral services will be held at 12:00pm, Saturday, October 22, 2022, at Mighty Wind Worship Center, 1100 Washington in Waco. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial...

Oct 14, 2022

Jerry Leroy Williams, 80, passed away Friday, October 14, 2022, in Waco. A visitation will be held from 4:00pm until 6:00pm, Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel. Funeral Services will be at 10:00am, Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel.

Jerry was born November 30, 1941, in Wichita, Kansas to Clarence...

Oct 13, 2022

Judy Marie Hennig Bergendahl, was 73 years old. Born to Viola Pauline Trojan and Wesley William Lonnie Hennig at Hillcrest Baptist Medical Hospital.  She grew up in Bellmead and graduated from La Vega in 1968.  She was on the drill team and played volleyball. The family spent a lot of time at the ballpark; Judy, along with her brother, coached...

Oct 1, 2022

John LeRoy Richards Jr., 55, passed away October 1, 2022, in Waco, Texas. A memorial service will be held at 11:00am, Friday, October 7, 2022, at Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, 6623 S IH 35, in Waco.

He was born October 18, 1966, in Waco to John LeRoy and Edna Benton Richards. He grew up in Waco and Salt Lake City, Utah. He graduated from South High in Salt Lake City,...

Sep 24, 2022

Robert was a man that loved, cherished, and protected his family above all. Although sometimes tough love, he was the best husband and dad that anyone could ever ask for. His passions in life were family, fishing off the houseboat, working on his ’79 bronco, and camping with “the pack”. Sometimes called the life of the family, he loved...

Sep 24, 2022

It is with a heavy heart that we announce Jose Gregorio Benavidez, of Hewitt Tx passed away on September 24, 2022. He was at work and it was unexpected. He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Candice Benavidez and their 3 sons, Clark Everett,  Jose Benavidez, Jr., and Adrian Benavidez. He worked very hard his entire life....

Sep 18, 2022

Harvey Harold Bennett, 83, passed away September 18, 2022, in Waco, Texas. A visitation will be held at 11:00am, Thursday, September 22, 2022, at Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, with funeral services to follow at 12:00pm. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park.

He was born February 10, 1939, in Otto, Texas to Albert and Bertha (Dietiker) Bennett. Harvey grew up in Otto. He left school around the...

Sep 16, 2022

Rose A. Garcia-Reyes passed away to the sadness of her family September 16, 2022. A visitation will be held from 5:00pm until 7:00pm, Thursday, September 22, 2022, at Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel. A graveside service will be held at 11:00am, Friday, September 23, 2022, at Chapel Hill Memorial Park in Waco.

She was born September 5...

Sep 14, 2022

Virginia Warren Faubion slipped away peacefully to be with the Lord, September 14, 2022. A graveside service will be held at 1:00pm, Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at Rosemound Cemetery, in Waco, followed by a celebration of her life at 3:00pm, at First Baptist Church of Lorena.

She was born July 28, 1923, in Hot Springs, Arkansas, to...

Sep 10, 2022

Patsy Beatty, 86, of Waco, passed on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at Arlington Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am, Monday, September 12, 2022, at First Baptist Church of Robinson, 104 E Stegall Dr., in Robinson with Pastor Steve Thomas officiating.  Visitation will be an hour prior to the service. Patsy Jo Cate was born October 6,...

Sep 8, 2022

Patricia Ann (Pat) Bradshaw Edge passed away September 8, 2022, in Houston. A graveside service will be held at Waco Memorial Park, November 5th at 1:00 p.m. To honor Pat's love of flowers, please bring your favorite flower to the graveside.

Patricia Ann was born March 16, 1954, in Waco, Texas, to Leo Herman Bradshaw, Sr. and...

Aug 29, 2022

Herbert H. Tepe went to be with the Lord August 29, 2022. Visitation will be held from 1:00pm until 2:00pm, Friday, September 2, 2022, at Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, 6623 S IH 35, in Waco, with the funeral service to follow at 2:00pm.

He was born November 11, 1925, to Ben and Frieda Tepe in Mooreville,...

Aug 24, 2022

Linda Barbee Wilhite, 76, peacefully passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.  Visitation will be held from 2:00pm until 4:00pm, Sunday, August 28, 2022 at Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, 6623 S IH 35, Waco, TX 76706.  Funeral services will be at 9:30am, Monday, August 29, 2022 at Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with burial...

Aug 22, 2022

Betty Jean Walters, 76, passed away Monday, August 22, 2022, at a local hospital. A graveside service will be held at 9:30AM, Thursday, August 25, 2022, at Waco Memorial Park.

She was born on May 29, 1946, in Waco, Texas to Fred and Irene (Hromadka) Krizan. She grew up in Bellmead and graduated from La Vega High School. She married Darrel Walters in 1971 in Waco, and they were happily married for 51 years. Betty...