Obituaries
Cynthia Ann Donaldson Wilson
Mar 4, 2025
Cynthia, a beloved wife and mother, passed peacefully on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at the age of 78. She is preceded in death by her loving parents, Agnes & Owen Donaldson; brother, Jeff Donaldson; and her loved and longtime companion “Brandy”, a furry friend she loved with all of her heart
Known to friends and family as “Cindy”, she was a...
Irene Veronica Berger
Mar 3, 2025
Irene Veronica Kessler Berger, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother, passed away on March 3, 2025, in Waco, Texas. Born on January 2, 1935, in Penelope, Texas, Irene lived a life rich in love, devotion, and a deep appreciation for her family and the beauty of nature.
Irene's journey began in Penelope where she was born and attended...
Marilyn Diane Aguilar
Feb 25, 2025
Marilyn Diane Aguilar, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2025, in Temple, Texas.
Marilyn was born May 20, 1950, in Sikeston, MO, the daughter of Leo and Mildred “Lane” Renfro. She graduated from Dexter High School, where she played volleyball. Marilyn was the mother of three children and the wife of Saint Francisco Aguilar for 40...
Jon Stewart Johnson
Feb 23, 2025
Jon Stewart Johnson, 81, of Levelland passed from this life on February 23, 2025. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Christ United Methodist Church of Levelland, with a reception for family and friends to immediately follow the service. Interment will be a small memorial on Friday, March 14, 2025,...
Duncan Fitzgerald Jeffers
Feb 23, 2025
Duncan Fitzgerald Jeffers, 60, of Wortham, passed away very peacefully after a long illness on Sunday, February 23, 2025 in Waco. Visitation will be Friday, March 7, 2025 from 6pm to 8pm at Waco Memorial Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life service will be Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 1pm at the funeral home with Rev. Michael Daniels officiating. Please,...
Rebecca Jean Redding
Feb 22, 2025
Rebecca Jean Redding, 58, of Saginaw passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025. Graveside services will be Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 3:00 pm at Waco Memorial Park.
John Lewis Beard, Jr.
Feb 18, 2025
John Lewis Beard, Jr., born on October 15, 1938, in Palacios, Texas, in Matagorda County, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2025, in Waco.
A graduate of Palacios High School, John's work ethic and determination were evident from a young age. He spent his teenage years working on the family farm when not in school and after graduating he entered the...
Ruby Faye (Dansby) Godby
Feb 12, 2025
Ruby Faye Godby, 96, of Valley Mills, Texas stepped into Heaven on February 12, 2025. Ruby was born July 21, 1928, in Mosheim, Texas to Cone Reeder and Pearl Golden Dansby. She married J.C. Godby on March 24, 1950, in Caldwell, Texas.
They made a great team. They saved their money and invested in rental properties early on. She worked for...
David Hazelton Dingman
Feb 10, 2025
David Hazelton Dingman was born on August 24th 1941, to Briggs and Gladys Dingman in Geneva, New York and was the fourth of five children to Briggs and Gladys Dingman.
David’s Father Briggs was a Christian minister, an accomplished musician, a linguist and an educator who taught at Elim Bible Institute in Lima, New York. His Mother Gladys was a homemaker...
Wayne Royden Thompson
Feb 9, 2025
Wayne Royden Thompson (84) of Friendswood, Texas, passed away on February 9, 2025, at HCA Houston Clear Lake Hospital. He was born in Waco, Texas, on March 10, 1940, where he spent most of his childhood.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Junetta, on April 24, 2023. He was also preceded in death by his parents, William Wayne...
Larry Wayne Justiss
Feb 7, 2025
Larry Wayne Justiss passed away Friday, February 7, 2025 at the age of 77. Services will be Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 11am in the chapel of Waco Memorial Funeral Home.
Larry was born March 4, 1947 in Abbott, Texas to Elmo James Justiss and Margaret Juanita Harmon. He attended Abbott Schools and later went to driving school receiving a CDL...
David Joe Urban, Jr.
Feb 4, 2025
David Joe Urban, Jr., 69, of Waco passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025.
Born on October 29, 1955, David was the only beloved son of David Joe Urban, Sr., and Patsy Urban who have preceded him in death. David leaves behind his loving and devoted wife, Jenny Richardson Morrow Urban; his son, Eric Urban, and his wife; his daughter, Heather Ibarra,...
Nellie C. Vasquez
Feb 1, 2025
Natividad Capetillo Vasquez “Nellie”, 95, of Killeen passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025. Visitation will be Wednesday, February 5 from 6 to 8pm at Waco Memorial Funeral Home. Services will be 10am Thursday, February 6th at the funeral home followed by interment at Oakwood Cemetery.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Crecencio and Enrriqueta Zavala; stepsister, Annie; her husband,...
Sara Frances Holze
Jan 30, 2025
With grace under her wings, Sara Frances Erwin Holze, 98, of Waco passed away peacefully on January 30, 2025. She was born on November 2, 1926 in Alto, Texas in Cherokee County to James Clay Erwin and Elmina Miller Erwin. Sara was the middle child of three, having an older brother and a younger brother.
On December 22, 1946 Sara married...
Jimmie Ray Patterson
Jan 27, 2025
Jimmie Ray Patterson, born on August 31, 1943, in Dallas, Texas, passed away on January 27, 2025, at Providence Village in Waco, Texas. He leaves behind a legacy of laughter, love, and cherished memories among his family and friends.
A proud graduate of LaVega High School, Jimmie made a meaningful contribution to the community through his work in maintenance at several...
Claudia Ann Schlemmer
Jan 25, 2025
Claudia Ann Langford Schlemmer, 81, of Acworth, Georgia passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Claudia was born on February 24,1943 in Hillsboro, Texas to Jessamine and Harry Langford. She attended and graduated from Taylor High School in 1961. After taking courses from a business school in Austin, she went to work for South-western Bell Telephone Company in the fall...
Donald Wayne Grossman
Jan 24, 2025
Donald Wayne Grossman, 71, passed away at his home on Friday, January 24, 2025. Donald was born on August 26, 1953, in Waco, Texas, son of the late Walter Grossman and mother, Lucille Grossman.
Donald was preceded in death by his father, Walter Grossman, and brother-in-law, Ron Chism.
Donald is survived by wife, Phyllis, daughter Ricci, son-in-law Jason, and two grandchildren, Laurel...
Reginald Eugene Davis, Jr
Jan 21, 2025
Reginald Eugene Davis, Jr., fondly known as "Rick," was born on January 24, 1963, in San Saba, Texas, and passed away on January 21, 2025, in Waco, Texas. He lived most of his life in Waco and, despite the solitude in which he resided, he maintained a compassionate spirit for his family, friends, and community.
Rick graduated from Midway High School...
Leonard Raymond Lamb
Jan 19, 2025
Leonard Raymond Lamb was born September 17, 1941. His parents were Raymond and Frances Lamb. Lennie was born and raised in Beloit, Wisconsin. His parents and older sister Darlene preceded him in death. His baby sister June (Cookie) and her husband Doug are here with us today.
Lennie passed away Sunday, the 19th of January, 2025. He was 83 years old....
Rita Jacinto
Jan 18, 2025
Rita Jacinto, a beloved member of her community and a dedicated professional, passed away on January 18, 2025, at Baylor Scott and White Hillcrest in Waco, Texas. Born on November 13, 1966, in Waco, she was known for her loving spirit, intelligence, and strength.
Rita began her professional journey at McLennan Community College in March of 1990, starting as a Junior...
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