Obituaries

Oct 15, 2025

Candelaria (Connie) Cortez Lopez went peacefully to her Heavenly Father on October 15, 2025. She was 78.

A beloved mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and friend, Connie lived a life full of love for her family, community, and her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. To her final days, her hope was always that others would know and accept Jesus into their hearts...

Oct 14, 2025

Oct 13, 2025

Bernardo Ramirez, Sr., 83, of Waco passed away Monday, October 13, 2025. A full obituary will be posted soon.

Oct 11, 2025

Glenn Harrison Wendell, Major, USAF, Retired, 99, of Waco, Texas passed away Saturday, October 11, 2025.

Glenn was born November 4, 1925, in Shelby, Ohio. He attended school through the 10th grade in Cleveland, Ohio. He graduated absentia, May 1944 from Massanutten Military Academy in Woodstock, Virginia when he was inducted into the U.S. Army Air Corps for Navigator Training, April...

Oct 11, 2025

Sally Bernal Jimenez 81, of Waco, Tx passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on October 11,2025. Visitation will be held at Waco Memorial Funeral Home on Thursday, October 16,2025 from 6-8 pm. Celebration Service of Sally’s life will be held at Waco Memorial funeral Home on October 17,2025 at 1:00 pm, with Pastor Ken Davis officiating. Food and...

Oct 4, 2025

Cheryl Lee (Williams) Brown

Sunrise: March 10, 1963  Sunset: October 4, 2025

Cheryl Lee Brown – a compassionate and beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and First Lady – was called from labor to reward on October 4, 2025, in Temple, Texas. She will be remembered for how fully and deeply she loved, always ready to shower her family in affection and extend...

Oct 2, 2025

Billy Wayne Frailey, 76, of Waco, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on October 2, 2025.

A visitation will be held at Waco Memorial Funeral Home on Monday, October 6, 2025, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. A celebration of Bill’s life will take place at Waco Memorial Funeral Home on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., with Pastor Robert...

Sep 22, 2025

Robert Sanchez Day, 68, of Dallas, Texas, passed away peacefully at Parkland Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his family, on Monday, September 22, 2025. Visitation will be Friday, October 3, 2025, from 10 am to 12 pm, at Waco Memorial Funeral Home with funeral service to follow with Pastor Jacob Resendez officiating.

 Robert was born on May 4, 1957, in Waco, Texas,...

Sep 20, 2025

Lesa Ann Duke. 67 went to the Lord on Saturday, September 20, 2025. Her final days were spent surrounded by her loved ones by her side in Woodway, TX. Visitation will be 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM Monday, September 29, 2025 at Waco Memorial Funeral Home. Graveside services and interment will be 1:00 PM, Monday, September 29, 2025, at Waco...

Sep 9, 2025

On September 9, 2025, our beloved Elsie Ray Ewing finished her race and entered eternal rest. Elsie was born on July 17, 1949 to Ida Mae Pimpton (Queen Esther Evans) and Elsie Ervin. Her life was not without trials, but she met every challenge with resilience and courage. From a young age, she endured hardships that would have broken many,...

Sep 8, 2025

Francisco Aguilar Sr., of Waco, TX, passed away on September 8, 2025, at the age of 76. He was born on April 2, 1949, in Estado de México, where he began a life rooted in love, family, and hard work. Francisco Sr. is survived by his wife, Carmen Aguilar, and their children: Rosa, Francisco Jr, Miguelina, José Antonio, Manuel, Cindy,...

Sep 7, 2025

Duane I Lucas, 89 of Waco, TX, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025. Visitation will be 5 to 7 P.M. Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, at Waco Memorial Funeral Home. A private committal service will be held later in Waco Memorial Park with Rev. Sharlan Sledge officiating.

Duane was born in Beardsley, MN, on May 14, 1936, to Michael Lucas and...

Aug 31, 2025

Ronald Francis Bradford was born May 7, 1943 to Francis Barto Bradford and Thelma Doris (Burnham) Bradford in Aransas Pass, Texas. He passed away August 31, 2025 at age 82. Ron was preceded in death by his parents and brother Douglas Wayne Bradford. His Celebration of Life will be held Friday, September 12, 2025 at 10am in The Chapel at...

Aug 27, 2025

Linda Sue Brown of Waco passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at the age of 75.

She was born on January 16, 1950, in Marlin, Texas, to Rufus “Bill” Williams and Dorothy Louise Cloer Williams.

Linda graduated as valedictorian from Axtell High School in 1968. After high school, she continued her education at McLennan Community College graduating with an associates degree....

Aug 25, 2025

Donald Ray Cook, born on June 16, 1955, in Waco, Texas to parents, Willis and Patricia Cook, passed on Monday, August 25, 2025.

Donald was one of seven children. He graduated from Richfield High School in 1974. He dedicated many years to the General Tire Company. When he wasn’t working, you could find him on the lake waterskiing or tinkering with...

Aug 23, 2025

Nancy Sue Muhlman, 64, of Robinson, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, August 23, 2025, surrounded by family. A celebration of life will be 10:00 A.M. Friday, August 29th, at Waco Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Cary Killough officiating. For those who cannot attend her Memorial Service, register online by clicking the link below. Visitation will be Thursday,...

Aug 20, 2025

Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Arlette Wallace, 73, of Waco, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2025, surrounded by family. A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Waco Memorial Park in Robinson. All who knew Liz are welcome to attend and celebrate her life.

Born on February 17, 1952, in Arkansas City, Kansas, Liz was...

Aug 17, 2025

The family of James Calvin Willard, 94, rejoice in knowing that he left his earthly body and came face to face with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the evening of August 17, 2025.

Calvin leaves behind 2 daughters, a son-in-law, 2 granddaughters and their husbands, 3 great granddaughters, numerous nieces and nephews and a brother-in-law.

Calvin's spiritual life has been...

Aug 10, 2025

Robert Charles Taplin, Sr., beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2025, at the age of 76. Born on February 2, 1949, in Waco to parents, David Taplin and Bernice Cleaver Taplin, Robert lived a life rich with purpose and dedication, touching the hearts of many.

A graduate of Los Angeles High School, Robert ventured into various...

Aug 10, 2025

Alma Lorena Villeda falleció el 10 de agosto de 2025 en Waco, Texas, rodeada de su familia y amistades. Nació el 27 de agosto de 1973 en San Luis Potosí, México, hija menor de Paulina Guerrero Silva y Gelacio Castillo Ríos.

Alma fue una mujer de gran corazón, generosa y con una fe inquebrantable en Dios. Su vida fue un ejemplo...