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Antonio Velazquez

Antonio Velazquez

Feb 17, 2021

Antonio "Tony" Velazquez, Sr, of Marlin, Texas, passed away on February 17, 2021, at the age of 70, in Waco, Texas. His battle with a serious medical issue in recent months showed his courage and faith in facing life challenges with a constant smile, despite the pain, Tony stayed strong until the end. Tony was born to Fausto Jaramillo and...

Grace Arleen Segler

Grace Arleen Segler

Feb 15, 2021

The beautiful and faithful soul of Grace Arleen Stevener Segler entered into heaven to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 15, 2021, at the age of 95. To know her was to love her and appreciate her gentleness, kindness, and deep caring love of others. Her peaceful passing, as she slept, was a merciful gift. The...

Whitney Elizabeth Brown

Whitney Elizabeth Brown

Feb 12, 2021

Howard Hall, 85

Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, Texas.At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push...

Robert Leon Kuykendall

Robert Leon Kuykendall

Feb 10, 2021

Mr. Robert Leon Kuykendall, 73 of Waco, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021. Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, at Beacon Hill Baptist Church in Waco with Pastor Reggie Blake officiating. Interment will follow in Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, at the funeral home. Robert was born on December...

Lola Robinson

Lola Robinson

Feb 9, 2021

Lola Quinafae Grissom Robinson was born July 11, 1934 in Steele, Missouri to Charles Daniel and Cordelia Funderburk Grissom. She passed to her heavenly home February 9, 2021 after a battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.  Lola was the youngest of 11 children, including nine boys and two girls.  Lola’s father passed away when she was 11 years old, and she...

Lauson Clemmer

Lauson Clemmer

Feb 9, 2021

Lauson Clemmer, 91, of Waco, Texas, passed away of old age on February, 9th.

Lauson retired after 53 years as a Pharmacist in New Mexico and Texas. His last several professional years were spent in Waco with Lynn’s La Vega Pharmacy. A local family owned Pharmacy where he was actually part of the family. He prided himself...

Bree Monroe

Bree Monroe

Feb 9, 2021

Marilyn Monroe, 45, died February 9, 2021, with her family by her side in Enumclaw, Wash.

A memorial service was Wednesday at Greenwood Memorial Park in Renton, Wash.She was born July 10, 1944, in Anchorage to Charles and Phoebe Smith. Her father was a Doctor in the Yukon. Her mother came up from Juneau as a Nurse. They moved to Washington...

Tyson Duncan

Tyson Duncan

Feb 7, 2021

Howard Hall, 85

Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, Texas.At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push...

David Louis Daniel

David Louis Daniel

Feb 5, 2021

David Louis Daniel, of Waco, TX, died on February 5, 2021 at the age of 78. David, born on August 6, 1942 in, Waco, to Reverend Tom and Fay Daniel, was a life-long educator who dedicated his life to improving public schools and the lives of people with disabilities. From driving a school boat on the Grand Bayou, to sharing...

Bobby Sims

Bobby Sims

Feb 5, 2021

On February 5, 2021, Bobby Zane Sims, loving father, grandfather, brother and friend, fell to Covid-19. He is at peace in the arms of our Lord, at age 85.

Bobby was born in Waco, Texas on May 1, 1935 to James Edwards Sims and Ethel Lou (Marshall) Sims. He attended East Waco High and continued on to...

Roger Wilson

Roger Wilson

Feb 5, 2021

Roger Bernard Wilson, 86, passed away on February 5, 2021 in Hillcrest Hospital after a short illness. He was born April 19, 1934 in Drew, Mississippi to Roger O’Neal Wilson and Mittie Scott Wilson.  Roger had four sisters and one brother.

The family will have a Celebration of Life for Roger on Saturday, April 10, 2021 from...

Frank Avner

Frank Avner

Feb 4, 2021

Howard Hall, 85Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, TX.At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push...

W.R. ''Willy" Ledbetter

W.R. ''Willy" Ledbetter

Feb 4, 2021

W.R. ''Willy'' Ledbetter, 94, of Waco, passed away February 4, 2021.  Due to current restrictions, a private family memorial will be scheduled at a later date.

W.R. ''Willy Ledbetter was born on 8 November, 1926 in Riesel, TX, to Ollie and Sophie Ledbetter.  The family moved to Waco, TX in 1928.  Willy met Frances Wiegand, the love...

Olga Smith

Olga Smith

Jan 31, 2021

Olga R (Cannon) Smith, 94, of Waco, died Sunday at her residence.   Born in Erath, Texas, she had moved to Waco when she was a small child in the 1930's.  Olga was the next to youngest of six children born to Thomas and Treasure Cannon and was the last surviving.  She was preceded in death by her parents, and her...

Mary Palu

Mary Palu

Jan 31, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Mary Ann (Casavecchia) Palu announce her passing on Sunday, January 31, 2021, at the age of 82 after a brief battle with cancer.

Mary Ann was born November 19, 1938 to  Samuel and Agnes (Tyma) Casavecchia in Cleveland, Ohio. In 1960, Mary Ann graduated from St. Francis Nursing...

Cathy Wallingsford

Cathy Wallingsford

Jan 30, 2021

Cathy A. Wallingsford, age 62, a resident of Bellmead, Texas, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021 at her home.   Born in Sweetwater, Texas, she had lived in the Waco area for over 32 years.  She managed the Airport Park Marina in Waco before retiring.  Cathy married Coy Wallingsford on July 6, 1990 and they raised their family here in...

Billy Tate

Billy Tate

Jan 28, 2021

Billy Ray Tate, 73, of Elm Mott, passed away on January 28, 2021. He was born in Tyler, Texas on June, 5, 1947. He was married to Mary Carlton Tate. Billy worked as a Truck Driver for Conagg. He is preceded in death by his parents and Kelly Lynn Radkiewicz. He is survived by wife Mary Tate of Waco,...

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