Obituaries

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...

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...

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,...

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...

Oct 20, 2015

William Ted Strickland June 17, 1942 – October 20, 2015 Ted Strickland, Jr., 73, of Hewitt, went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, October 20, 2015. Funeral services will be at 11 am on Friday, October 23 at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd. with Pastors Marvin Donnell and Lloyd Strickland officiating. Burial will follow...

Oct 14, 2015

Mary Fred Wade September 12, 1924 – October 14, 2015 Mary Fred Wade, 91, of Waco passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at St. Catherine’s Center. A graveside service will be held Saturday, October 17 at 3 pm at Coolidge City Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday, October 16 from 5-7 pm at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd. Mary...

Oct 13, 2015

Oct 12, 2015

Ken Kind May 19, 1937 – October 12. 2015 Ken Kind, 78, owner of Kind’s Automotive for 33 years passed away Monday, Oct 12, 2015. Services are not planned at this time. Ken was preceded in death by his first wife Katherine Kind, parents Norma and Erwin Kind; daughter Norma Upchurch., son Kenneth White and grandson Eddie White. He is...

Oct 11, 2015

Ramon Reyna May 12, 1947 - October 11, 2015 Ramon Reyna, 68, of Waco passed away October 11, 2015 at a local hospital. A graveside service with military honors will be held at 3 pm on Wednesday, October 21 at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery, 11463 State Hwy. 195, Killeen, Texas 76542. Ramon was born May 12, 1947 in San...

Oct 10, 2015

NANCY KAY KELLEY CRAIG August 7, 1942 - Oct. 10, 2015 Nancy Kelley Craig passed from this life to eternal life with Jesus on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015 in a local care facility after many years suffering with the effects of Alzheimer’s. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, October 15 at 10:00 am at Oakwood Cemetery, 2124 S....

Oct 10, 2015

William Leroy Hill August 22, 1949 – October 10, 2015 William Leroy (Billy Roy) Hill passed away Saturday, October 10, 2015 at Providence Hospital. A service will be held later. Billy Roy was born in Waco, and graduated from University High School. He married Libby Hill on June 1, 1968. He worked in the Traffic Division of the City of...

Oct 9, 2015

MARGARET JANE THOMSON THOMAS Margaret Jane Thomson Thomas died peacefully in her home in Woodway, Texas on October 9, 2015 at the age of 82 after a brief illness. She is survived by her husband, Aaron Lee Thomas; sons: Lloyd and wife, Amy, of Temple; Mark and wife, Jan, of Plano; and Glenn of Woodway; her siblings: Durelle Farmer of...

Oct 6, 2015

LaQuita Joyce Purvis September 18th, 1935 to October 6th, 2015 Heaven gained an angel as Joyce Purvis, 80, of Waco went to be with the Lord on October 6th, 2015 at her home surrounded by all of her children, grandchildren, and friends. Visitation will be Friday, Oct 9th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at OakCrest Funeral Home Chapel, 4520 Bosque...

Oct 3, 2015

Michael L. Melendez October 5, 1976 – October 3, 2015 Michael Larry Melendez, 38, of Waco passed away Saturday, October 3, 2015. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 7 at OakCrest Funeral Home with Deacon Jessie Garza officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, October 6 from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Michael...

Oct 2, 2015

Naomi E. Bell October 15, 1914 – October 2, 2015 Naomi E. Bell, 100, of Waco passed away Friday, October 2, 2015. Funeral services will be Tuesday, October 6 at 11:00 a.m. at OakCrest Funeral Home with burial to follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be Monday, October 5 from 6 – 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Naomi...

Sep 25, 2015

Maria Teresa Rodriguez November 20, 1975 – September 25, 2015 Maria Teresa Rodriguez, 39, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2015. Mass will be celebrated at St. Francis Catholic Church 10 am Tuesday, September 29, 2015, followed by burial at Oakwood Cemetery. The Rosary will be recited at 7 pm Monday at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd. Maria was...

Sep 25, 2015

Ronald Lynn Cain October 15, 1945 - September 25, 2015 Rev. Ron L. Cain of Waco, went to be with the Lord Friday, September 25, 2015.Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at Waco Memorial Park with Rev. Curtis Holland officiating. Visitation will be Monday, from 6 to 8 p.m. at OakCrest Funeral Home. Ronald was born...

Sep 23, 2015

Brian Evan Roskin April 17, 1997 – September 25, 2015 Brian Evan Roskin, 18, of Lorena, passed away Friday, September 25, 2015. Memorial services will be 3 p.m. Wednesday, September 29, at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Boulevard. Evan was born in Bedford, Tx. to Brian Douglas Roskin and Kathy Gayle Lovelady. He proudly graduated from Lorena High School in...

Sep 21, 2015

Lupe Rodriguez May 28, 1939 – September 21, 2015 Lupe Rodriguez, 76, of Bellmead, passed away September 21, 2015. Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at OakCrest Funeral Home with burial at Oakwood Cemetery. Rosary will be 6 p.m. Wednesday at OakCrest. Mrs. Rodriguez is preceded in death by two daughters, Sara A Gonzales and Carmen R Gomez. She is...

Sep 19, 2015

Glena Jo Apperson November 25, 1935 – September 19, 2015 Glena Jo Apperson, 79, of Waco, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2015. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 23at Old Union Cemetery near Groesbeck. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, September 22 at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd., Waco. Glena was born November 25, 1935...