Ernest Clinton Smith
Dec 4, 2025
Ernest Clinton "Ernie" Smith, II, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2025, surrounded by family. Ernie was born in Rapid City, South Dakota, on January 31, 1953, the third of five children and the only son of Clifford Glen "Bud" Smith and Shirley Hall Smith. Ernie did everything at top speed and with gusto. Called "Old Ern" by his grandmothers,...
Henry Dwaine Horne
Dec 3, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Henry Dwaine Horne, 71, of Waco, TX, who departed this life triumphantly surrounded by his loving family on December 3, 2025. Henry’s life was a shining beacon of hope illuminating the transformative power of love, family, and football (Dallas Cowboys).
Henry was born July 29, 1954 in...
Henrietta Helen Irene Mormino
Dec 3, 2025
Henrietta Helen Irene (Krueger) Mormino joyfully entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on her birthday, Wednesday, December 3, 2025. Born with a radiant spirit, Henrietta touched the lives of all who knew her with her kindness, warmth, and unwavering faith. Though she passed on the day she was born, her memory and the love she shared will...
Fred William Bohne Jr.
Nov 29, 2025
Fred William Bohne, Jr. was born on April 16, 1929, in Riesel, Texas, and passed from this life on November 29, 2025, in Dallas, Texas, surrounded by prayer and love from his daughter Teresa, and family. The funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Peace Lutheran Church in Hewitt, Texas. Visitation will be prior...
Wanda Lea Mason
Nov 25, 2025
Wanda Lea Mason, 89, of Waco passed away Tuesday morning, November 25, 2025. A graveside service will be Friday, November 28, 2025 at 11:00 am at Chapel Hill Memorial Park.
Saundra Ann Aylor
Nov 25, 2025
Saundra Ann Aylor was born on August 18, 1959, in Fredericksburg, Virginia. She passed away on November 25, 2025, at the age of 66. Saundra was a resident of Waco, Texas.
Patricia Smith
Nov 24, 2025
Patricia Smith, 91, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her children on November 24, 2025.
A celebration of her life will be held at Western Heights Baptist Church on December 3, 2025 at 2pm. Kip Osborne will officiate the service.
Patricia was born on March 14, 1934 in Wachapreague, Virgina to Reginald and Madlyn Boulter. She married the love of her life,...
Jobretta Saulter Curtis
Nov 22, 2025
Jobretta Curtis, 87, passed on November 22, 2025, surrounded in her final days by loving family. She shared 64 years of marriage with Oliver Earl Curtis. After retiring from Owens Illinois Glass Plant, she spent her days tending to her farm and grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her siblings with the exception of a sister; her husband,...
Dawn Marguerite Willeford
Nov 20, 2025
Dawn Marguerite Willeford, born on December 14, 1933, in Galveston, Texas, passed away on November 20, 2025, at the age of 91. She was a resident of Waco, Texas.
Roger Dean Pauling
Nov 18, 2025
Roger Dean Pauling, 61 (1964 – 2025), Visitation for him will be Tuesday, December 2, 2025, from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm and a Graveside service will be at Waco Memorial Park Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 11:00 am
Born and raised in Waco, Texas by his beloved parents, Margaret and Billy Earl Pauling, Roger graduated from Richfield High School in...
Patricia Amy Gilbert
Nov 17, 2025
PATRICIA AMY (MATTE) GILBERT Pat passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025, at home with her husband in Georgetown, Texas. She was born November 5, 1943 and had just celebrated her 82nd birthday. She was born in Port Arthur, TX to Adolph J. Matte and Gertrude A. Tomme. She graduated Thomas Jefferson High School of Port Arthur, TX in 1962...
Elodia Gonzalez
Nov 15, 2025
Elodia Cruz de González, conocida por Eloy, de 65 años, falleció en su casa y en paz el 15 de Noviembre de 2025 en Waco,Texas. Nacida el 18 de febrero de 1960, en San Martin, Rio Verde, SLP. Sus padres Pablo Cruz Guerrero y Norberta Milan Perez.
Como costurera y ama de llaves por varios años salió adelante con su familia....
Ophelia Faye Jimenez
Nov 15, 2025
Ophelia “Faye” Garcia Jimenez was born on May 29, 1941, in Otto, Texas, to Elojia Fernandez and Joe M. Garcia.
After meeting and marrying the love of her life, Paul (Pablo) Jimenez, they built a beautiful life together and were blessed with seven children. Faye was a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker who found joy in the simple pleasures of life....
Karen Cowan
Nov 14, 2025
Karen Cowan June 2, 1950 – November 14, 2025
Karen Cowan, 75, of Waco, Texas, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2025. She was born on June 2, 1950, to Ernest Ray Starmer and Lucy Marie Gresson in Dallas, Texas, and grew up surrounded by the love of her family. On June 16, 1965, in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, she married...
Betty Lou Blain
Nov 14, 2025
Betty Lou Blain, born on November 12, 1943, passed away on November 14, 2025. A devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Betty's life was defined by her strength, strong will, love for her family and the cherished moments they shared together. Visitation will be from 1:30 p.m. -2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, followed by Entombment at 2:00 p.m. at...
Marc Lester Houser
Nov 12, 2025
Marc Lester Houser, 82, passed away peacefully at his home in Robinson, Texas, on November 12, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones, after a courageous fight with cancer.
Marc was born on June 13, 1943, in Lewistown, Pennsylvania, to Jane Sherman Houser and Josiah Lester Houser, both of whom preceded him in death. He grew up with his two brothers, Jack...
Wilma Jean (Martin) Pritchett
Nov 12, 2025
Wilma Jean Pritchett, 95, of Waco passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2025. A graveside service will be Monday, November 17, 2025 at Waco Memorial Park with Bro. Roy Marshall officiating.
Our mom Wilma Pritchett
On June 26, 1930, a baby girl was born named Wilma Jean Martin with brown hair and blue eyes to loving parents, mom Velma Pauline Smith Martin and...
Hilaria Espinoza
Nov 12, 2025
Hilaria "Lala" Herrera Espinoza, a lifelong resident of Waco, Texas, passed away on November 12, 2025, just weeks shy of her 100th birthday. She was born on December 21, 1925, to Juanita and Florentino Herrera. Lala was predeceased by her beloved husband, Fernando "Fred" Espinoza. The two were married on January 16, 1949, and shared a beautiful 42 years together...
Charles Edward Hall, Jr.
Nov 10, 2025
Charles Edward “Chuck” Hall, Jr., 65, passed away peacefully November 10, 2025.
His life will be remembered and celebrated at Waco Memorial Funeral Home in the Mausoleum at 1:00pm, with Dr. Cary Killough officiating.
Chuck was born January 1, 1960, and raised by his loving parents Charles and Joe Anne (Hunsucker) Hall. Chuck attended school at Midway and later Lorena High School....
