Obituaries

Ricky Lee Bradshaw

Ricky Lee Bradshaw

Dec 19, 2025

Ricky Lee 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. 

A complete obituary will be posted soon.

Lisa Marie Montoya

Lisa Marie Montoya

Dec 17, 2025

Lisa Montoya, 37, of Waco passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2025. Services are still pending. 

A complete obituary will be posted soon. 

Larry Wayne Teague

Larry Wayne Teague

Dec 11, 2025

Larry Wayne Teague passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 11, 2025.

He was born on December 21, 1954, in Midland, Texas, to the late Scriven Edward Teague and Mary Louise Pool. He was one of seven children, growing up alongside his siblings James Teague, Brenda Edgan, Johnny Teague, Janice Smith, Charolette Holmes, and Theresa Ford.

Larry graduated from Connally High School in...

Paul Francis Casper

Paul Francis Casper

Dec 10, 2025

Paul Francis Casper, 89, of Bruceville, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.

Visitation will be Friday, December 19, 2025 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at Waco Memorial Funeral Home. Services will be Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 12pm at the funeral home with burial to follow at Waco Memorial Park.

Born in Waco, Texas, on November 29,...

Juan A. Yanez

Juan A. Yanez

Dec 8, 2025

Juan A. Yanez, cherished husband, grandpa, great grandpa and great-great grandpa, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2025, in Waco, Texas surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 13, 1938, in Granja de Aguilarez, Guanajuato, Mexico to Gregorio and Eufemia A. Yanez.

Juan dedicated his life to building a better life for his family. He also instilled in...

Ralph Freeman McGee

Ralph Freeman McGee

Dec 4, 2025

Ralph Freeman McGee, 95, of Waco passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 10, 2025 from 10am to 10:30am at Waco Memorial Funeral Home. Graveside services will take place following the visitation at approximately 10:30am. 

A complete obituary will be posted soon.

Henry Dwaine Horne

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

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...

Wanda Lea Mason

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. 

Patricia Smith

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

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,...

Roger Dean Pauling

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...

Elodia Gonzalez

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

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

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...

Marc Lester Houser

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

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...

Charles Edward Hall, Jr.

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....