Obituaries
Dr. C.W. Christian
Nov 30, 2015
Dr. C. W. “Wally” Christian, Macon Professor Emeritus at Baylor University, died early Monday morning, November 30, 2015, marking the final cadence to a remarkable and influential life. Born February 11, 1927, in Dallas, Texas, Wally grew up to be—as he once described himself—a polypassionate man. That is, he loved many things, took an interest in many things, and did...
Douglas Hugh Fenske
Nov 30, 2015
Douglas Hugh Fenske passed away November 30 after a brief illness. He was a member of the China Spring United Methodist Church. A private family celebration of his life will be held Dec. 6. This precious father, grandfather, and great grandfather, loved and was very proud of his family. He was born In Pontiac Michigan to Harry and Hazel Fenske....
Falcolm Jenkins
Nov 26, 2015
Falcolm Jenkins, 92, of McGregor, passed away November 26, 2015, surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be Monday, November 30 at 10 a.m. at OakCrest Funeral Home with burial to follow at 2:30 p.m. at King Cemetery in Thornton. Friends and family will assemble at OakCrest at 12:30 p.m. to travel to Thornton for burial. Visitation will be Sunday,...
Dorothy Robert
Nov 26, 2015
Dorothy Ann Robert, 76, of Bellmead, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2015. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m., Monday, November 30, at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be held 5 to 7 p.m., Sunday, November 29, at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd. Dorothy was born January 20, 1939 in Meridian, Texas, to Ben and Cleo Pace. She...
Billy Kirk
Nov 20, 2015
Billy was born in Waco, Texas on April 19, 1930 to Cleburne H. Kirk Sr. and Hilda Alice Kirk. He grew up in Waco and went to school at South Waco Junior High and Waco High school. In 1948, he met Thelma Joyce Brackney, whom he married on October 1, 1948 and they recently celebrated 67 years of marriage. He...
Joe Goodman
Nov 17, 2015
Joe Goodman, Sr. Oct. 31, 1928 – Nov. 17, 2015 Joe Read Goodman, Sr., 87, of Waco, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at his residence. A graveside service will be held Friday, November 20 at 2 p.m. at Frost Cemetery in Frost, Texas. Visitation will be Thursday, November 19 from 6 – 8 p.m. at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520...
Brandon D'Wayne Rodriguez-Castro
Nov 17, 2015
Brandon D'Wayne Rodriguez-Castro became an angel on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015. Visitation will be 1 to 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 21, at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Boulevard. Brandon was preceded in death by his grandfather, Glenn Rodriguez Sr.; and an uncle, Brandon D'Wayne Harmon. Brandon is survived by his parents, Amber and Vincent Castro of Waco; brothers, Vincent Castro...
Pauline Jobe
Nov 17, 2015
Pauline Brown Jobe, 91, peacefully passed away Nov. 17, 2015 after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21 at Wortham Bend Cemetery behind Oak Grove Baptist Church in Wortham Bend. Visitation with the family will be Friday, Nov. 20 from 6-8 pm at OakCrest Funeral Home. Pauline was born November 23, 1923...
Helen Lander
Nov 16, 2015
Helen H. Murchison Lander died on November 16, 2015. Mrs. Lander was born October 8, 1915 in Corsicana, Texas, the daughter of the late William C. Holmes and Helen Hardy Pierce. The family will hold a private graveside service at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be at 2732 Rockview Drive on Tuesday, November 17th from 5-7 pm. Mrs. Lander graduated from...
Doug Davis
Nov 16, 2015
Douglas Davis, 62, formerly a resident of Fritch, Texas, died Monday, November 16, 2015 in Temple, Texas at the VA Hospital. Doug was born March 9, 1953 in Texarkana, Arkansas. He was married to Connie Jo Harrison. Doug enlisted into the Air Force in 1971 and Honorably Discharged as a Sergeant in 1976. Doug was stationed at RAF Mildenhall in...
Dorothy Davis
Nov 15, 2015
Dorothy Jean Davis August 5, 1942 – November 15, 2015 Dorothy Jean Davis, 73, of Waco, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2015. You may stop by OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd. between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. to pay your respects. A memorial service will be planned at a later date. Dorothy was born in Waco...
Darla Penner
Nov 14, 2015
Darla Rae Penner July 10, 1972 – November 14, 2015 Darla Rae Penner, 43, of Waco, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2015, following a long, courageous battle with cancer. Visitation with the family will occur from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 17, at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd. in Waco. Afterward, a funeral procession will depart...
Cannon Joseph Cureton
Nov 13, 2015
Cannon Joseph Cureton became an angel on Friday, Nov. 13, 2015. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at Oakwood Cemetery with Rev. Joseph Geleney officiating. Cannon is survived by his parents, Andrea R. Collinsworth and Christopher E. Cureton of Waco; his sister, Ariea Cureton; grandparents, great-grandparents, uncles and aunts. Sign the Guest Book at www.oakcrestwaco.com Brandon D'Wayne...
Emily Mckelvain
Nov 12, 2015
Emily McKelvain May 9, 1927 – November 12, 2015 Emily McKelvain, 88 of Waco, was called home on November 12, 2015 surrounded by her loved ones. Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 18, at the OakCrest Funeral Home Chapel, 4520 Bosque Boulevard, Waco, with Rev. Su Milam of First Waco Methodist and Jake Morphew of Speegleville United Methodist officiating....
Ralph Armstrong
Oct 30, 2015
Ralph Wayne Armstrong March 26, 1930 – October 30, 2015 Ralph Wayne Armstrong, 85, of Waco passed away Friday, October 30, 2015, at a local hospital. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 3, at Lake Shore Drive Church of Christ, 2800 Lake Shore Drive, with Ernie Christie officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday,...
Harry Matustik
Oct 27, 2015
Harry Joseph Matustik April 19, 1923 – October 27, 2015 Harry Joseph Matustik, 92, of Waco, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2015. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 1:00 pm Friday, October 30 at St. Louis Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. A rosary followed by visitation will be held Thursday, October 29, at 6:00 p.m.,...
Henry Eberhardt
Oct 25, 2015
Henry M. Eberhardt May 10, 1924 – October 25, 2015 Henry Marvin Eberhardt passed away at his home in Waco on October 25, 2015. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 27, at Hillcrest Cemetery in Temple with Rev. Daniel Reynolds officiating. Henry was born in Temple, Texas on May 10, 1924, the son of Richard...
Francis Holt
Oct 25, 2015
Frank E. Holt Aug 9, 1931 – Oct 25, 2015 Francis (Frank) E. Holt went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, October 25, 2015. He passed exceedingly peacefully with his wife Linda and brother-in-law Riley by his side. Frank faithfully and honorably served our country during the Korean War earning three bronze medals for his valor on the...
Susan Easterwood
Oct 24, 2015
Susan Therrell Easterwood May 14, 1944 – October 24, 2015 Susan Therrell Easterwood, of Waco, passed away October 24, 2015, in Lubbock at the age of 71. A memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 14, 2015, at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd. with Father Isidore Rozycki officiating. Mrs. Easterwood was born May 14, 1944, in Norfolk, Virginia,...
Lonnie Brink
Oct 21, 2015
Lonnie Ervin Brink Jr. Aug 22, 1947 – Oct 21, 2015 Lonnie "Slugger" Ervin Brink Jr., passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at his home in Waco, Texas. Visitation will be 6 to 8 pm Tuesday, Oct 27, 2015 at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd. He was born August 22, 1947 to Lonnie and Miltie (Hector) Brink. In...
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