Barbara Walker Hodges
May 24, 2026
Barbara Walker Hodges, 65, of Waco, Texas, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2026.
A viewing will be held Friday, June 12, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Waco Memorial Funeral Home, 6623 Interstate 35 South, Robinson, Texas. A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Waco Memorial Funeral Home.
Barbara was...
Florene Joyce (Goins) Brown
May 24, 2026
Florene was born November 23, 1935, to Rev. A.L. Goins and Ruby Goins of Somerville, Texas. She went to be with her Lord on May 24, 2026, at the age of ninety. She graduated from Somerville High School and attended Prairie View A&M University where she met her husband. Florene was employed and retired from Waco Independent School, and she...
Barbara Hodges
May 24, 2026
Barbara Hodges passed on May 24, 2026, at the age of 65, having been born on January 3, 1961, and residing in Waco, Texas.
Donald Lee Wenzel
May 21, 2026
Donald Lee Wenzel went home to the Lord on May 21, 2026. He was born on Aug 27,1943 in Waco to Herbert and Winona Sadler Wenzel, and older brother Gene. He was a prankster as a child and teen, and often told the story of living through the 1953 tornado…an experience that made him extra protective of his friends and...
Dennis L. Martz
May 14, 2026
Dennis L. Martz passed on May 14, 2026, at the age of 71, having been born on December 31, 1954, in Mesa, Arizona, and residing in Waco, Texas. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Boyd Andrew Pewitt III
May 12, 2026
Boyd Andrew Pewitt III, 73, of Arlington, Texas, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026, in Arlington. He was born on June 29, 1952, in Waco, Texas, to Boyd Andrew Pewitt Jr. and Doris Louise Veselka Pewitt.
Though Boyd faced lifelong struggles with mental health, he remained, above all, a beloved child of God whose faith and spirit endured through every...
Lilly Jean Engleman
May 8, 2026
Lilly Jean Engleman, 83 of Gholson went to her heavenly home May 8, 2026. Lilly was an avid reader, motivated to help others in need, helped with fundraisers, and animals. She enjoyed doing genealogy, spending time with her daughters, and grandchildren. In her life, she was able to meet some amazing people, including Country and Western singers from the many...
Shirley June Albers
May 6, 2026
Shirley June Albers passed on May 6, 2026, at the age of 95. Born on June 9, 1930, in TX, Shirley lived in Belton, Texas.
Wilda Roselle McRay
May 5, 2026
Wilda Roselle McRay, a devoted mother, educator, and cherished member of her community, passed away on May 5, 2026, in Highlands, Texas. Born on August 16, 1935, in Bedford, Pennsylvania, Wilda’s life was marked by a steadfast commitment to her family, faith, and country.
Raised on a dairy farm in Bedford, Wilda developed a strong work ethic and a deep appreciation...
Herman Potts
May 4, 2026
Herman Potts was born March 5,1940, to Dan and Addie Mae Potts. He was the baby of the family. Herman worked as a bartender for The Anatole Hotel, which is now the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas for over 25 years. He did not meet a stranger. He is preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and two brothers....
Victor L. Laws
May 3, 2026
Victor L. Laws passed on May 3, 2026, at the age of 56; born April 3, 1970, in Waco, Texas, Victor was a resident of Killeen, Texas. A wake will be held at Connally/Compton Funeral Directors, 4400 W Waco Drive, Waco, Texas 76710, on May 8, 2026, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. A Celebration of Life will be held...
Floyce Delle Morris
Apr 30, 2026
It is with profound sadness that I announce the passing of my beloved wife, Floyce Morris, aged 75, of Waco, Texas, who died peacefully on the morning of Thursday, April 30th, with me at her side. Floyce was born on August 14th, 1950, to parents Glenn and Mildred Suttle in Waco, Texas.
Floyce spent most of her life in Waco. She...
James Bruce "Jim" Wiltse
Apr 30, 2026
James Bruce Wiltse “Jim”, 73, of Waco, Texas, loving husband, father, and grandfather, went to be with the Lord on April 30, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. Jim was born to Gordon and Betty (Spaulding) Wiltse on November 26, 1952, in Chanute, Kansas. He grew up on a dairy farm, served in the U.S. Air Force, and...
Susan Celeste McDonald
Apr 29, 2026
Susan Celeste McDonald It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Susan Celeste McDonald, who passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026, at the age of 75. Susan was born on May 9, 1950, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Charles and Maxine Hand.
Susan was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She shared 57 years of marriage...
Anna Marie 'Chata' Orta
Apr 27, 2026
After a brief but courageous battle with an aggressive cancer, Anna Marie "Chata" Orta, age 67, of Waco, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on March 25, 1959, in Waco, Texas, to the late Fred R. Orta Sr. and Tommie H. Orta. She attended Waco schools and, after 25 years...
Pedro Hernandez Garcia, Sr.
Apr 22, 2026
Pedro "Pete" Hernandez Garcia Sr., 92, of Waco, Texas, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. He was born on February 17, 1934, in Asa, Texas; Pete was the 9th of 12 children. He attended school in Satin, Texas, and when his family moved to Waco, he attended South Waco area schools. He was baptized at St. Francis Catholic...
Margaret Carney Parnell
Apr 21, 2026
Margaret Carney Parnell went home to be with the Lord on April 21, 2026.
A graveside service to celebrate her life will be Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 1pm at Waco Memorial Park.
Carney was born July 31, 1951 in Waco, Texas to Haralson Langford (Porky) Parnell and Margaret Sue (Stuckey) Parnell. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is...
