Obituaries
Ann Neill Minor
Jun 4, 2026
Ann Neill Minor, born July 4, 1936 and passed on June 4, 2026 at the age of 89 in Waco, Texas.
Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 - 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at OakCrest Funeral Home in the Chapel. There will be a private family burial.
Ann was born in Pine Hill, Texas and grew up in Henderson, Texas. She...
Phillip Christopher Palacios
Jun 3, 2026
Phillip Christopher Palacios, 54, of Waco, Texas, passed away on June 3, 2026. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at OakCrest Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Craig Klempnauer officiating.
He was born on November 12, 1971, to Jesse and Becky Palacios. Phillip was a hardworking man and a true jack of all trades. He spent the...
William E. "Bill" McBride, Ph.D.
Jun 2, 2026
William E. “Bill” McBride, 85, of Woodway, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2026, after a battle with mental health challenges and stroke-related disabilities.
A Visitation will be held at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, June 5, 2026 with Rosary at 9:30 a.m. at St. Jerome Catholic Church in Waco. The Funeral Mass will follow at 10:00 a.m. Burial will take...
James Joseph Gallagher
Jun 1, 2026
James Joseph Gallagher, age 96, passed peacefully into eternal life on June 1, 2026, in Waco, TX. Born on December 31, 1929, in Queens, New York, Jim lived a life marked by faith, service, hard work, and devotion to family.
Jim was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Alice, with whom he shared nearly seventy years of marriage. Their love...
Raquel Vásquez Zúñiga
Jun 1, 2026
Raquel Vásquez Zúñiga, de 93 años, falleció serenamente el 1 de junio de 2026 en Waco, Texas, rodeada de su familia. Aunque lamentamos profundamente su partida, nos reconforta saber que ahora descansa en paz.
Nacida el 12 de enero de 1933 en Las Esperanzas, Río Grande, Zacatecas, México, le precedieron en la muerte sus padres, Epimenio Zúñiga Jiménez y Mariana Chávez,...
Alice G. Gonzalez
Jun 1, 2026
Alice G. Gonzalez, 92, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones on June 1, 2026. Visitation will be held from 6-8pm on Friday, June 5th with the Rosary recited at 7pm by Deacon Antonio Arocha. A Graveside Mass will be at 10am on Saturday, June 6th at Waco Memorial Park Cemetery with a procession leaving OakCrest Funeral...
Betty Vasquez Gutierrez
May 31, 2026
Betty Vasquez Gutierrez, age 98, of Waco, Texas passed away peacefully on May 31, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Betty was born on October 24, 1927 in Bishop, Texas to Ambrosio and Ysabel Vasquez. She was the heart and soul of her family and will always be remembered as the beloved matriarch who brought everyone together. Betty loved spending time...
Nick Ramos
May 26, 2026
Nickolas Dave Ramos, known as “Nick” or “Brother” passed away on May 26, 2026, surrounded by his wife. Born on March 10, 1980, Nick lived a life centered on faith, family, hard work, and laughter. As a dedicated truck driver, he took pride in providing for those he loved and built lasting friendships wherever the road took him. Nick met...
Carlos DeLeon
May 26, 2026
Carlos DeLeon of Waco passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at Providence Hospital from a heart attack.
Carlos was born on May 12, 1955 in Waco, McLennan, Texas to Antonia Padilla Padilla DeLeon and Eulalio DeLeon Sr. He was 71 years old.
He was a loving husband, father, brother, cousin, uncle, and grandfather.
He was a retired Pipefitter for BT Services. He...
Clennon "Odie" Taylor
May 23, 2026
Clennon “Odie” Taylor, 73, of Waco, Texas passed away on May 23, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas.
Born on January 18, 1953 in Waco, Odie was the beloved son of Martha Marie Waltz Taylor and Harold Lloyd Taylor. He graduated from Connally High School in 1972 and went on to get a business...
Joe Henry Gomez
May 21, 2026
Joe Henry Gomez, 69, passed away fighting cancer on May 21, 2026 in Waco, Texas. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at Waco Missions, 3316 Flewellen Road in Waco.
Joe was born in Corsicana, Texas on February 15, 1957 to Fidel and Sandra Gomez. He attended school for a short period of time...
Marilyn Scott
May 18, 2026
Marilyn Scott, wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and woman of deep faith, passed away at the age of 100 after a remarkable century filled with strength, adventure, devotion, and love.
Marilyn lived life with extraordinary energy and determination from an early age. She learned to swim before the age of three and carried that fearless spirit throughout her life. She was athletic,...
Judy Marie Willis
May 18, 2026
Judy Marie Willis passed away peacefully May 18, 2026 returning home to her Lord and Savior. Judy was born on March 16, 1946 to Hiram Joel Willis and Ruby Marie Willis in Ft. Worth, Texas. As the middle child and only daughter her younger years were spent keeping up with her brothers. She excelled musically and after graduating from L.D....
Ronald Joe Acierni
May 16, 2026
Ronald “Joe” Joseph Acierni, Jr., 58, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 16, 2026, following a courageous battle with Glioblastoma.
Born on July 15, 1967 in Alliance, Ohio, Joe was the beloved son of Joyce Acierni and the late Ronald J. Acierni, Sr. He attended school in Alliance, Ohio, graduating from Marlington High School where he formed lifelong friendships and accumulated...
Lorraine Lape
May 14, 2026
Lorraine Lape, 68, of Waco passed away May 14, 2026, at Providence Village after a 15-year battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Visitation will be June 8 in Waco at OakCrest Funeral Home from 6-8 p.m, with a Rosary at 7 p.m. Mass will be celebrated June 9, 10 a.m., at St. Louis Catholic Church with Father Ryan Higdon officiating and her...
Diane Marie Stone
May 12, 2026
Diane Marie Stone, 75, of Eddy, Texas passed away on May 12, 2026 after a battle with pneumonia. Born on July 17, 1950 in Dallas, Texas to Emil Jakubik and Judith Sykora, Diane lived a life defined by extraordinary love, boundless generosity, and an unwavering devotion to the people she held dear. Diane was raised in a close family alongside...
Inez Fuentes Rodriguez
May 11, 2026
Inez Fuentes Rodriguez, 100 years of age, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2026.
A visitation with the family will be on Friday, May 15th from 6pm – 8pm at OakCrest Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held Saturday, May 16th at Noon at Oakwood Cemetery.
Inez was born on April 20, 1926 in Mart, Texas to Gregoria and Reginaldo Fuentes.
Inez...
Ellen Syrie Meyers
May 6, 2026
Ellen Meyers, 96, passed away on the 6th of May, 2026 at Brookdale Lakeshore in Waco, Texas. Ellen was born February 22, 1930 in Sharon, Oklahoma to Nick and Abbie Syrie. Being born during the Great Depression and The Dust Bowl, Ellen knew hard times. She knew how to pick cotton and how to break open a watermelon in the...
Susan Bazan Hernandez
May 5, 2026
Susan Hernandez, 81, passed away on May 5, 2026 at her home in Wilson, Texas. She was the widower of Joe R. Hernandez. They shared 44 years of marriage together.
She was born in Sebastian, Texas on November 12, 1944. Susan was the daughter of Aguedo Bazan, Jr. and Antonia Rios. She was a wonderful homemaker. She loved her Lord, her...
Richard Gayle Burney
May 5, 2026
Richard Gayle Burney, 86, of Waco, Texas, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026. He was born on August 6, 1939, and was the son of the late Richard Linzey Burney and Ora Lee Burney.
Richard lived a life defined by dedication, hard work, service, and adventure. He proudly served his country for five years in the United States Army and...
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