Terry Lee Ramsey
Feb 6, 2026
Terry Lee Ramsey 65, of Allen, Texas passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026, surrounded by his family. Terry was born June 22, 1960, in Waco, Texas, the fourth child of Charlie and JoAnn (Kutzenberger) Ramsey.
Terry accepted Christ at the age of eleven. He was raised in Waco, Texas and graduated from Waco High School. Terry married Mary Ellen on...
Bernadine Ruth Watson
Feb 4, 2026
Bernadine Ruth Watson of Waco, Texas passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026, just 23 days short of her 98th birthday. She was born on February 27, 1928 on a farm just outside of Brenham, Texas, the second child of Herbert and Erna Gummelt.
Bernadine and her family moved to Waco as her father searched for work during the Great Depression....
Barbara Jane Wilks
Feb 4, 2026
Barbara Jane Wilks, born on January 6, 1940, in Valley Mills, Texas, passed away on February 4, 2026, in Waco, Texas. A beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, Barbara's journey through life was marked by her vibrant spirit and caring nature.
Barbara dedicated many years to a successful career in the accounting department at Hillcrest Hospital, where she worked until her retirement...
Anna Margaret Motes
Jan 30, 2026
Anna Margaret Gunter Motes, of Waco, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026, surrounded by her family. Following a serious fall on Sunday evening, January 25, her precious, frail body was unable to recover from the injuries. Anna Margaret was born in Kosse, Texas, to parents John W. Gunter and Lela Miller Gunter. She was raised in the close-knit community...
Everett Wayne Speas
Jan 26, 2026
Everett Wayne Speas passed away on January 26, 2026. Visitation will be Monday, February 2, 2026, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Waco Memorial Funeral Home. His service will be Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 1:00 pm at the funeral home with Pastor Wayne Williams officiating. Interment will follow at Waco Memorial Park.
Everett was born to Walter & Esther...
Tyrone Svehla
Jan 25, 2026
Tyrone Svehla, a proud veteran and devoted family man, passed away on January 25, 2026, in Hewitt, Texas. He was 74 years old.
Born on March 2, 1951, in Chicago, Illinois, Tyrone's life was marked by dedication—to his country, to his loved ones, and to the values he held dear.
His journey took him from the heart of the Midwest to a...
Wayne Wells
Jan 24, 2026
Wayne Douglas Wells was born on May 31, 1935 in Valley Mills, Texas, and passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Wesley Woods Rehabilitation and Care Center. A service to celebrate his life will be Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 12:30pm at Waco Memorial Funeral Home.
Wayne was the son of Bill and Anne Wells and spent his life in...
Benny Joe Jones
Jan 18, 2026
Benny Joe Jones, age 89, of Waco, Texas, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 18, 2026, at his daughter’s home in Waco. A visitation will be held at Waco Memorial Funeral Home Thursday, January 22, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 23, 2026, at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel.
Benny was born on February...
Tyra Lou (Tacker) Lewis
Jan 16, 2026
At the sweet age of 77 Tyra Lou Lewis went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 16th with loved ones by her side. Visitation will be Thursday, January 22, 2026 from 9am to 11am at Waco Memorial Funeral Home. Services will begin at 11am at the funeral home with interment to follow at Oakwood Cemetery.
She is survived...
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
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
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
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
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
Jan 8, 2026
Susan Rose Halstead, 79, of Clifton passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026.Service is canceled due to weather conditions, will be scheduled at a later date.
A complete obituary will be posted soon.
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
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
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
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
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...
