Obituaries

Jan 3, 2024

Linda Chitwood Padgett passed away peacefully surrounded by all four of her kids, from a short-lived aggressive lymphoma, on January 3, 2024, in Waco, Texas, at the age of 74. Her funeral will be held on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Waco Memorial Funeral Home. The viewing will begin at 12:30 p.m., followed by the funeral service at 1:30 p.m....

Jan 2, 2024

Anita Jean Stubblefield, 72, of Waco passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be Friday, January 26, 2024, at 1:00 PM at Waco Memorial Funeral Home.

Anita was born Friday November 9, 1951, in Waco, Texas to Celestine Stubblefield in Waco Texas. She attended Waco schools, graduating from A.J. Moore High School. Anita attended McLennan Community College...

Jan 2, 2024

Linda Rose Wallace, 85, passed away on Tuesday January 2, 2024 at Brookdale Assisted Living in Melbourne, Florida. She was born on September 9, 1938 in Eddy, Texas to Joseph and Vera (Cook) McCarter.

Rose grew up in Eddy, Texas graduating as salutatorian from Bruceville-Eddy High School  in 1957. Shortly thereafter, Rose moved to Lawton, Oklahoma with her husband Morris, as he served in the Army National Guard. She was employed at First Baptist Church in Lawton...

Jan 2, 2024

C R Bobby Smith called his last strike at 12:10 pm on January 2, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 11:05 am at Waco Memorial Funeral Home.

Bobby was born December 3, 1956, in Austin, Texas at Bergstrom Air Force Base to Charles V. Smith and Jane Whitmore Smith. His love for sports, especially...

Dec 30, 2023

James F. Mathews, age 86, of Marlin, Texas passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023.

Dec 27, 2023

Mr. Henry M. Anthony, age 90, of Manteca, California passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023.

Dec 26, 2023

Jeffrey Dean Riley, age 68, of Waco, Texas passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023. Jeffrey D. Riley, a lover of old movies and sports, was born January 30, 1955 in Kingsville, Texas. He was the fourth of nine children. He grew up in Waco, Texas. After graduating high school, Jeffrey enlisted in the USAF, serving seven honorable years as...

Dec 19, 2023

Heaven gained another angel. Her faith and strength will continue on through us. Sandra Garcia Corbett, 72, of Waco, Texas, died from a long illness on December 19, 2023. She was born in Laredo, Texas on October 13, 1951 to Encarnacion and Guadalupe Garcia. She attended Martin High School and graduated in1969. She later earned her Associate's degree. Sandra worked...

Dec 18, 2023

At the ripe old age of 92, Donald David McCauley gained his wings and flew to Jesus. He was born in Arnottville, Hill County, Texas, in a farmhouse with no running water, no heater, no air conditioning, and no indoor bathroom, to Dave and Nina Mae McCauley on May 25, 1931. Don's parents purchased a farm in Osceola, Texas, where...

Dec 17, 2023

Dec 15, 2023

Mr. Amado Garcia, 78, of Waco, passed away Friday, December 15, 2023 at Baylor Scott and White Hospital in Temple with his brother, Emmanuel, by his side. He will be laid to rest Thursday, December 21, 2023 at 10:00 am at Waco Memorial Park.

Amado was born to Guadalupe and Cristobal Garcia in Port Arthur, Texas. He was nine...

Dec 13, 2023

Gloria Jean McDonald passed away on Wednesday, December 13,2023 in Hewitt, Texas at the age of 76.  She was born on October 16,1947 in Plano, Texas to John L & Frankie O Hopkins.  Gloria graduated from Richfield High School in 1966.

Gloria was a sales representative for Avon and spent many years working at Luby’s in Waco.  Gloria had a...

Dec 10, 2023

Dec 9, 2023

Johnny Ray Schoff, age 70, of Eddy, Texas, formerly of Des Moines, Iowa passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Olin E. Teague Military Hospital in Temple, Texas after a short illness.

Johnny Was born November 6, 1953 to William and Madge Schoff. After graduation from high school he joined the United States Marine Corp where he served for...

Dec 9, 2023

Maxie Maximilliano Bustamante (88) of Waco, TX passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on December 9, 2023. He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Wanda Bustamante, a son Johnny Bustamante of Lorena, TX, a daughter Della Jasso of Bruceville, TX, a daughter Glenda Schooler of Arlington, TX and his furry companion Kitty Boy. He is also...

Dec 8, 2023

Mary Louise Dalton, 83, passed away December 8, 2023 in Waco, Texas. Graveside services will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, December 16, 2023 at Oakwood Cemetery with Reverend David Cozart officiating. Family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Friday, December 15, 2023 at Connally/Compton Funeral Directors. Mary was born on February 3, 1940 to Herbert Caldon Sr. and...

Dec 7, 2023

Anita Louise Sandles, 79, of Waco passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023 in Hewitt. A Celebration of Life service will be Friday, January 5, 2024, at 2:00 PM at Waco Memorial Funeral Home.

Anita was born July 15, 1944, in Saint Paul, Minnesota. She attended an all-girls’ Catholic school in Saint Paul. She later went back to the classroom and...

Dec 7, 2023

Joseph Frank, 77, passed away on December 7th 2023 at his home with his wife by his side after his 3rd bout with cancer. A celebration of life service will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday December 14th, 2023 at Waco Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park.

Joe was born May 19th, 1946 in Elmira, New York...

Dec 7, 2023

Kathleen Helen (Goss) Donald, 83 a resident of McGregor went to be with the Lord December 7, 2023. Visitation will be Monday, December 11, 2023 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Waco Memorial Funeral Home.  Graveside service will be at 11:30 at the Bruceville-Moore Cemetery in Bruceville, TX. Pastor Curtis Jones will be officiating.

Kathleen attended Lamp Ministries in McGregor....

Dec 7, 2023

Sharon Dickinson, age 80, of McGregor, Texas passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023.