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Cecil Sanchez Day, Sr.

Cecil Sanchez Day, Sr.

Jan 14, 2026

Cecil Sanchez Day, Sr., 55, of Dallas, Texas, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by love, on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Services are scheduled for Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Waco Memorial Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Waco Memorial Park. 

Cecil was born on June 9, 1970, in Waco, Texas, to Albert and Santos Day. After moving...

Joyce Kay (Lindsey) Hankins

Joyce Kay (Lindsey) Hankins

Jan 12, 2026

Joyce Kay Hankins, 85, of Waco, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026.

A celebration of Kay’s life will be held at Waco Memorial Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 11:30 AM, with Dr. Cary Killough officiating.

Joyce Kay was born on March 23, 1940 IN Waco, Texas to parents Luther and Mildred Lindsey. She graduated from Connally High School...

Doris Bean Pirelo

Doris Bean Pirelo

Jan 12, 2026

Doris Bean Pirelo, 95, of Waco passed away Monday, January 12, 2026. A graveside service will be Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 11:30 am at Waco Memorial Park. 

Doris was born June 29, 1930 in Cameron, Texas. She married Crisp W. Pirelo on December 23, 1950. They had just celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary. Together they raised two daughters, Mary and...

Dean Davis Naylor

Dean Davis Naylor

Jan 9, 2026

DEAN DAVIS NAYLOR, age 83, of Waco, Texas passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early hours of January 9, 2026. He was born March 26, 1942.

Dean proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, retiring after a decorated, distinguished career that spanned over 20 years, earning a Meritorious Service Medal, AF Good Conduct Medal and Commendation...

Larry Dale Wells

Larry Dale Wells

Jan 9, 2026

Larry Dale Wells, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, was born on April 4, 1944, in Oilton, Oklahoma. He passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026, in Waco, Texas. Larry led a life filled with cherished memories and significant milestones which he shared with those he loved dearly.

In 1957, Larry met his wife, Doris Rowena Stout, in a rather remarkable...

Susan Rose Halstead

Susan Rose Halstead

Jan 8, 2026

Susan was born on June 22, 1946, in Port Washington, Wisconsin. She was raised a dairy farmer’s daughter. Her father moved the dairy from Wisconsin to Texas in 1951 when she was still a youthful age. Growing up in the Klein community near Spring, TX, she milked cows and did many other farm chores alongside her four siblings.

Susan married Clifford...

Miaisha Tonshae Scott

Miaisha Tonshae Scott

Jan 7, 2026

Miaisha Tonshae Scott, 38, of Waco passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026. A graveside service to celebrate her life will be Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 1:00 PM at Waco Memorial Park. 

A complete obituary will be posted soon.

Mary Clarice Schrader

Mary Clarice Schrader

Jan 7, 2026

Mary Clarice Schrader, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and educator, passed away on January 7th 2026, leaving behind a life marked by dedication, pride, and warmth. She was born April 8, 1930, in Texarkana, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Schrader (“Big Jack”), her sister Betty Davis, and her daughter-in-law Holly Schrader. She is survived by her...

Claudell Overton Torrence

Claudell Overton Torrence

Jan 3, 2026

Heaven gained a beautiful angel on January 3, 2026 as Claudell Overton Torrence was welcomed home. Claudell was born in Waco, on August 31, 1925 to Louis Edwin Overton and Ludie Jaynes Overton. She attended Waco schools and graduated from Waco High School in 1942. As part of the ‘Greatest Generation’, she wanted to serve her country so she became...

Susan Marie Holland

Susan Marie Holland

Dec 27, 2025

Susan Marie Holland, 67, of Round Rock, Texas, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025, in Austin.

Susan grew up in Michigan before moving to Waco, Texas, with her family at age 15. She graduated from Richfield High School in 1976. Her Michigan roots remained close to her heart, and she often fondly recalled the cabin her family built on Lake...

Maria Felix Ocampo

Maria Felix Ocampo

Dec 26, 2025

Maria Felix Granados Ocampo, 79, of Waco Texas, passed away peacefully on December 26th, 2025 at home.

Born on March 1st 1946, in Las Palmas Guerrero Mexico to Hernesto Granados and Seturnina Ocampo. The pillar of her family, a devoted homemaker, whose culinary skills and selfless love inspired generations. An extraordinary mother, beloved sister, loyal friend and the most amazing, loving...

Douglas Bruce Wright

Douglas Bruce Wright

Dec 24, 2025

Douglas Bruce Wright was born on November 14, 1949, in Rochester, New York, to Donald Byron Wright and Norma Jean Newton Wright. He passed away at the age of 76 on December 24, 2025, at his home in Waco, Texas, with his wife of 35 years, Susan, by his side. Douglas was preceded in death by his parents. He is...

Audrie Laneal Berry

Audrie Laneal Berry

Dec 22, 2025

 Audrie Laneal Berry, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister passed away peacefully on December 22, 2025 at the age of 91, surrounded by family. She was born in Ardmore, Oklahoma on November 24, 1934, to Musa and John Thomas Bailey. She was one of seven children. 

Audrie married David Earl Berry on November 27, 1954. Together, they had three children and built...

Linda Leslie

Linda Leslie

Dec 22, 2025

Linda Leslie, born on December 7, 1949, passed away on December 22, 2025, at the age of 76. A private service will be held at a later date. Linda was a resident of Woodway, Texas.

Bruce Wayne Monroe

Bruce Wayne Monroe

Dec 20, 2025

Bruce Wayne Monroe passed away on December 20, 2025, after living with Parkinson’s disease. He was 72 years old. Bruce was born on January 16, 1953, in Spokane, Washington, while his father was stationed there with the United States Air Force. He later returned to Waco, Texas, where he was raised and attended school. He graduated from Richfield High School...

Ann Winfield

Ann Winfield

Dec 20, 2025

Edna Ann Winfield (née Fogle), 76, of Waco, Texas, passed away on December 20, 2025. Born in McGregor, Texas, on October 25, 1949, Ann was a woman of many talents who dedicated her life to her family and her work. Ann married the love of her life, Roy Winfield, on April 5, 1993. Ann was a lifelong learner. She attended...

Dusty Dawn Aguilar

Dusty Dawn Aguilar

Dec 20, 2025

Dusty Dawn Aguilar, a cherished, kind-hearted, hard-working, humorous, resilient, and thoughtful individual, passed away on December 20, 2025, at the age of 47. Born on December 30, 1977, in Waco, Texas, Dusty was a beloved resident of Robinson, Texas. Dusty attended University High School, where she began to cultivate her many friendships and talents. Her life was marked by a...

Tommy Leland Stanford

Tommy Leland Stanford

Dec 19, 2025

Tommy Leland Stanford, age 83, of Woodway, Texas, peacefully passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025, at Ridgecrest Nursing Home with his family by his side. Visitation will be Monday, December 29, 2025 from 5pm to 7pm at Waco Memorial Funeral Home. A service to celebrate his life will be Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 1pm at the funeral home...

Ricky Lee Bradshaw

Ricky Lee Bradshaw

Dec 19, 2025

Ricky Bradshaw, 70, of Waco passed away Friday, December 19, 2025. Visitation and viewing will be Friday, December 26, 2025 from 5pm to 7pm at Waco Memorial Funeral Home. Services will be Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 10am at the funeral home with interment to follow at Waco Memorial Park.

Ricky Lee Bradshaw was born on July 1, 1955 to Cash...

Thomas Earl Coleman

Thomas Earl Coleman

Dec 19, 2025

Thomas Earl Coleman was born on March 5, 1953 in Waco, Texas. Tommy passed away peacefully after a short illness at Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Hospital on December 19, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl L. Coleman and Norma J. Hawkins Coleman Groman; stepfather, Frank Groman; wife, Lorie Buck Coleman;...

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