Obituaries

Apr 10, 2016

Rosa Lee Gillespie, 97, of Waco, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2016. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 13 at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd, Waco. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 pm prior to the service on Wednesday. A graveside service and burial will occur at a later date at Sunny Lane Funeral...

Apr 8, 2016

Deborah Jean Anderson passed away on Friday, April 8, 2016 at her home in Gatesville. Private family services will be held in Tarpley, Texas. Debbie was born on July 17, 1957 in Corpus Christi to Dewey and Betty (Jennings) Williams. Her early life was spent in Del Rio before moving to Mercedes where she graduated from high school. On July...

Apr 6, 2016

Richard L. Wessel passed away peacefully on April 6, 2016, surrounded by his family. Services will be held at OakCrest Funeral Home on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at 1 p.m. with Reverend Dr. Joe Bailey of Speegleville Baptist Church officiating. Visitation will be Friday, April 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Dick was born October 8,...

Apr 6, 2016

Apr 6, 2016

Norma Sheehy Rhodes passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at St. Catherine Center in Waco, Texas. Visitation will be 9-10 a.m., Tuesday, April 12, followed by a mass at 10 a.m., both at the OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Boulevard. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Waco. Norma arrived in Waco at the age of two with her...

Apr 5, 2016

Daniel Hernandez Jr, 45, was born in Waco, Texas on May 14, 1970 to Daniel G. Hernandez Sr. and Maria Rangel. He passed away April, 5th 2016 in his hometown. A memorial for Daniel will be held this Saturday April 9th at 3 pm., at Oakcrest Funeral Home, We would love all who loved, knew, or were acquainted with him...

Apr 3, 2016

Darryl Wayne Lemons Aug. 14, 1964 – Apr. 3, 2016 Darryl Wayne (Double Barrell) Lemons, 51, of McGregor, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2016. Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, April 7, at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Boulevard. Burial will follow in McGregor Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at OakCrest. He lived his whole life in Waco,...

Apr 2, 2016

Josue Gonzalez, Jr., cherished son of Catherine and Josue Gonzalez, was called to be with the Lord Saturday, April 2, 2016. His life and the joy he brought to his family will be remembered and honored Saturday, April 9 at 11 a.m. at OakCrest Funeral Home, with Pastor Marshall Lopez to officiate. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Josue “Junior”...

Apr 1, 2016

Colleen Ann Hopkins Feb 19, 1955 Apr 1, 2016 Colleen Ann Hopkins, 61, passed away April1, 2016. She went quietly and quickly in her sleep, at her home in Woodway, Texas, with her loving family at her side. She is no longer in the pain she suffered for over two years. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 am...

Mar 31, 2016

Manuel Gonzales, 95, of Waco, passed away March 31, 2016. Mass of Christian Burial will be 1 pm Monday, April 4, 2016 at St. Francis on the Brazos Catholic Church, with Rev. Esteban Jasso, as Celebrant, with burial to follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 6 pm and Rosary Service at 7 pm at Grace Gardens Funeral Home,...

Mar 30, 2016

Dorothy Ann Holcomb Breedlove, 81, of Waco, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2016. Dorothy was surrounded by her friends and family as she took her last breath, and Jesus gave her a ride on his white horse as promised in Rev. 19:14. Visitation will be 2 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 3, with the service at 2:30 p.m. at OakCrest...

Mar 30, 2016

Thomas Ray “TR” Taylor died peacefully at Hillcrest Hospital on March 30, 2016 in Waco, Texas at the age of 84. Funeral services will be at 11 am, Monday, April 4 at Oakcrest Funeral Home, 4502 Bosque Blvd, Waco, Texas. Interment will follow at Waco Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 5 to 7 pm, Sunday, April 3,...

Mar 27, 2016

Jack Robert Cash, 86, took his final breath Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016. No day could have been more fitting for him be reunited with his resurrected Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, whom Jack devoted his late-teen and entire adult life to serving. Jack was born October 18, 1929 in Wichita Falls, Texas to William Newton and Myrtle Clyde Jordan...

Mar 27, 2016

Emilio Cervantez, 85 years old, of Waco, passed away peacefully at his residence, Easter morning, surrounded. by his family. Rosary will be 7 p.m. Tuesday at OakCrest Funeral Home. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 30, at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd., Waco, by Father Benjamin Magnaye, pastor of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Waco. Burial will follow...

Mar 25, 2016

Joan Eileen Painter died peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Good Friday, March 25, 2016. She was a resident of Waco for 44 years. Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 27th from 2 PM to 4 PM at OakCrest Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at Highland Baptist Church on Monday, March 28th...

Mar 24, 2016

Virginia Reyes Moniral, 72, passed away March 24, 2016. Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, at Family of Faith Worship Center, 2225 Cumberland. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. Prayer service will be 7 p.m. Monday at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque. Virginia will be remembered for being the world's.greatest wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and for her...

Mar 22, 2016

Earlie Lue Belcher Wright was born June 27, 1932 to Warren Belcher and Willie Long in Mart, Texas. Earlie was fortunate enough to be loved by two parents: She and her sister were adopted by Grover and Lorean Belcher at a young age. She has always had a strong relationship with God and has been a member of several churches....

Mar 21, 2016

Christopher N. Mitchell Dec. 25, 1966 - Mar. 21, 2016 Christopher (Chris) Noel Mitchell, 49, passed away, Monday, March 21, 2016. Services will be 10 am Thursday, March 24, 2016 at OakCrest Funeral Home, with Brother Rex Bland officiating, with burial to follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00pm Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at the funeral home....

Mar 19, 2016

Juan Ruiz, 65, of Waco, passed through glory's morning gate and walked into paradise Saturday, March 19, 2016. Services will be 7 p.m., Tuesday, at OakCrest Funeral Home. Viewing will be 5 to 8 pm, Monday, and during the day Tuesday. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Mary Ruiz; daughters, Santos Brown-Biddy and Serena Ruiz; sons, Jessie,...

Mar 19, 2016

Pete Jones, 85, of Hewitt entered Heaven on Saturday, March 19, 2016. He is now walking the streets of gold. Visitation will be at 1:00 pm Wednesday March 23, 2016 at OakCrest Funeral Home, with his service to follow at 2:00 p.m. Pete was born in Chillicothe, Texas. He enjoyed a long wonderful career in aviation for 52 years. He...