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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....
Melva Dean Smallwood
Jun 8, 2024
Melva Dean Smallwood was born on February 23, 1928 to Henry F. and Lila McCune Tye in rural McLennan County outside of Waco, Texas. She was the last remaining of eight siblings in her family. Her last residence was at the West Rest Haven Senior Adult Facility in West, Texas. She passed from this life into eternity on Saturday, June...
Thelma J. Schmedthorst
Jun 6, 2024
Thelma Jean Schmedthorst, age 88, went home to be with Jesus on June 6, 2024. Graveside service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Chapel Hill Memorial Park in Robinson, Texas with Brother John Rainey officiating. Visitation from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday, June 7, 2024 at Connally/Compton Funeral Directors in Waco, Texas. Thelma Jean was born...
Consuelo Alarcon
Jun 2, 2024
Consuelo Alarcon, 52, passed away June 2, 2024, at Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest. Services will be at 10:00 am on June 11, 2024, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Deacon Tony Arocha officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be June 10, 2024 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, with the Rosary to be recited at 7:00...
Cheryle Burreson
Jun 1, 2024
Cheryle Burreson, age 73, of Marlin, Texas passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
John L. Dobelbower, Jr.
May 30, 2024
John Lyon Dobelbower, Jr., 77, died on Thursday, May 30, 2024 in Waco, Texas. Born on October 20, 1946 in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, to the late John Lyon Dobelbower, Sr. and Virginia Arline Eckley Dobelbower. He grew up in Bellefonte, Levittown, and Ferliss Hills, Pennsylvania. When John was a teenager, he moved with his family to Zonguldak, Turkey. He graduated from...
Theresa Lewis
May 28, 2024
Theresa May Lewis, of Waco, TX, went home to be with Jesus on May 28, 2024. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 11am at the Bosqueville Methodist Church at 7327 Rock Creek Road, Bosqueville, TX 76708 with a luncheon to follow in the activity center.
Theresa was born on August 13, 1940 in...
Ruth Maxine Brown
May 24, 2024
Ruth Maxine Brown, age 86, of Pasadena, Texas passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024. Ruth was born in Angelton, Texas.
Judith Karleta Barker
May 21, 2024
Judith (Judy) Barker, 78, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, in Waco, Texas.Visitation will be held at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at Central United Methodist Church. Funeral Service will be at 4:00 PM, immediately following visitation, with minister David Brower officiating. The Funeral Service will be also be streamed at www.CUMCwaco.com.
Judy was born on March...
Mary Tagle
May 21, 2024
Mary Tagle, 83, of Waco passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024 in Waco. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 10am at St. Francis on the Brazos Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 28, 2024 from 6pm to 8pm at the Waco Memorial Funeral Home. The Rosary will...
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