Ruth LaVerne Pogue Clark
Jul 8, 2024
Ruth Laverne Pogue Clark
January 18, 1938 – July 8, 2024
The Dash: What matters most is the dash between the date of birth and the date of death. The time a person spends on earth.
Ruth was born in Austin, Texas, the daughter of Roy Pogue and Zenas Mae Stevens. She grew up in Creedmoor, Texas. And she graduated from William B....
Beverly Pitts Naud
Jul 6, 2024
On July 6, 2024, while surrounded by her loved ones, Beverly Pitts Naud, an accomplished educator, confidant, mentor, and friend, went home to her Lord and Savior.
Beverly, known affectionately to friends and family as “Bev”, was born July 8, 1936 to Douglas and Jo Pitts in Waco, Texas. A 1954 graduate of Temple High School and a 1958 alumnus of...
Bessie Collins
Jul 5, 2024
Bessie Lenora Harvey Collins, 91, of Robinson passed away Friday, July 5, 2024. She was born July 4, 1933 in Waco to John Wesley Harvey and Bertha Izora Murphree Harvey.
Bessie was preceded in death by her husband, Clark T. Collins; parents, John Wesley Harvey and Bertha Izora Murphree-Harvey; sons, Dale Cardwell and Steve Cardwell; sisters, Lucille Ducas and Velma Mallory;...
Frank Howell Watson
Jul 4, 2024
Mr. Frank Howell Watson, age 75, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2024, at his home in Hewitt, Texas, surrounded by his loving wife and three children.
Mr. Watson was born in Repton, Alabama on July 10, 1948, to Joseph Clinton Watson and Lucy Howell Watson. He was the youngest of seven children. Frank graduated from the University of South Alabama in...
Joyce Barrett Loden
Jul 4, 2024
Joyce Lee Barrett Loden
Joyce Lee Barrett Loden of Waco passed away peacefully after a brief but serious illness on July 4, 2024.
Visitation for family and friends will be held Wednesday, July 10 from 6pm till 8pm at Waco Memorial Funeral Home. A service open to all will be held Thursday, July 11, at 10am also at the funeral home in...
Michelle Holle
Jul 4, 2024
Michelle Holle, age 67, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024 in Eddy, Texas. Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 12, 2024 at Connally/Compton Funeral Directors with Reverend William Wright officiating. Interment will follow in Waco Memorial Park. Michelle was born on January 24, 1957 to Billy Joe and Barbara Ann (Myers) Cohn in Corpus Christi, Texas. She...
Ina Jo Jackson
Jul 3, 2024
Ina Jo Jackson, age 86, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024 in Waco, Texas. Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 8, 2024 at Connally/Compton Funeral Directors with Reverend Roy Marshall officiating. Internment to follow at Waco Memorial Park in Waco, Texas. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 7, 2024 at the funeral...
Maria Ruth Gonzalez
Jul 1, 2024
Maria Ruth Gonzalez, affectionately known as “Ruthy”, passed away on July 1, 2024, in Waco, Texas. She was born on November 17, 1961, in Cameron County, Texas.
Ruthy was a vibrant soul who cherished life and found joy in every moment spent with her family and friends. She had a fondness for beading jewelry, knitting, watching movies, shopping, as well as...
Emmitt Eugene Courtney
Jul 1, 2024
Emmitt Eugene Courtney passed away at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center on July 1st, 2024, at the age of 66. Emmitt was predeceased in death by his mother, Shirley A. Courtney, his younger brother Derek Lennear, and his cherished daughter Taylor Kristina Courtney. Emmitt is lovingly remembered by his children, Emmitt E. (Nikki) Courtney II of Dallas-Fort Worth, TX;...
Madeline Ruth Brannon
Jun 29, 2024
Madeline Ruth Brannon passed away unexpectedly on June 29th, 2024. Her husband, William Brannon was by her side when she peacefully gained her wings.
Madeline was born on August 4th, 1938 to Willie and Ruth Keeton in Corsicana, Texas. She graduated from high school in 1955.
Madeline worked at the Waco Family Y as the manager of the restaurant for 20 years...
Eduardo Soto Salaices
Jun 27, 2024
Eduardo Soto Salaices, 20, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 9, 2024 from 6pm to 8pm at Waco Memorial Funeral Home. The Rosary will be recited, time still pending. Funeral service will be Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 1pm at the funeral home.
A complete obituary will be posted soon.
Sandra Kay Shockey
Jun 22, 2024
Sandra Kay Shockey, 78, of Lorena passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024 at her residence. Services will be Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 1pm in the chapel of Waco Memorial Funeral Home.
Sandra Kay Shockey was born in Dallas, TX, on April 17, 1946, to John Leonard Hopkins and Frankie Oleta Noble Hopkins. In 1960, her family moved to Waco, TX,...
Vera "Pinky" Harrison Burt
Jun 22, 2024
Vera Halcyone “Pinky” Harrison Burt
A loving wife, mother, memaw, sister, aunt and constant friend.
1937 - 2024
Pinky was born August 8, 1937, in Panola County, Texas to Aubrey Chayce Dyer and Zorah Frances Tate. She resided in Waco, Texas for much of her life until she passed away peacefully on June 22, 2024
She was first married to Terry Donald “Don” Harrison...
Roy Schrader
Jun 18, 2024
Roy Schrader, residing at Stoney Brook Assisted Living Facility in Hewitt Texas, went peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus in the early morning hours of Tuesday June 18th, 2024. Born August 26th, 1935 in Hamilton Texas, Roy grew up in Waco Texas. Seven years later, a baby sister, Sandra Sue came along and Roy was a good...
Mary Elizabeth Jeter
Jun 15, 2024
Mary Elizabeth Mansker Jeter
November 12, 1945 - June 15, 2024
“Let me know what I can do to help. I’ll do what I can for you.”
Mary was generous and selfless, kind and giving, always putting others before herself, never asking for anything in return.
Mary’s life began on November 12, 1945 in Waco, Texas. She was the beloved daughter of Lionel...
Charles Dwain Ingram
Jun 14, 2024
Charles Dwain Ingram passed away on June 14, 2024, in his sleep at his home in Dallas. He was 83. Services will be on Friday, August 16, at 10 AM at Waco Memorial Funeral Home.
Dwain was born on February 7, 1941, to Charles Lee and Mable Noreen in The Grove, Texas. Shortly after he was born, the family moved to...
Raul Aguilar, Jr.
Jun 13, 2024
But I want you to be without care. He who is unmarried cares for the things of the Lord—how he may please the Lord. - 1 Corinthians 7:32
Raul Aguilar, Jr., 66, of Waco passed away Thursday, June 13, 2024 at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Temple, Texas, leaving behind a legacy of love and compassion that will forever...
Robert Edward Coomes
Jun 13, 2024
Robert E. Coomes (Bob) 83 of Waco TX passed away peacefully on June 13, 2024.
A Celebration of Life will be held July 20, 2024, 2:00 to 3:30 at Woodway First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 21000 Woodway Drive, Woodway, TX 76712. We welcome all family and friends to celebrate Bob’s wonderful life.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to...
Doris Joan Rasner
Jun 13, 2024
Doris Joan (Azevedo) Rasner, aged 99, of Robinson, Texas passed away quietly in her sleep on June 13, 2024; she was born in Benicia, California on July 2, 1924.
Doris was an avid vocalist her entire life, becoming an accomplished singer with numerous live appearances on local radio stations. She released several records but the highlight of her singing career came...
Lois Merle Wooten
Jun 10, 2024
Lois Merle Wooten, 95, of Waco, Tx passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. Lois was born February 3, 1929 in Lampasas, Tx to James and Pearl (Wilmoth) Fergerson. Graveside services will be 11am on Friday, June 14, 2024 at Waco Memorial Park. Lois married Marvin D. Wooten on February 16, 1946 in Lampasas, Tx....
