Obituaries

Sep 5, 2014

Chris Edward Weatherly, 64, a loving husband, committed father, dear friend, and “Wild Man”, went to be with The Lord on Friday, September 5, 2014, in Fort Worth. The funeral will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, at Antioch Community Church in Waco. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco immediately following the service. The visitation will be...

Sep 4, 2014

Virginia Springfield Reeves, of China Spring, passed away, Thursday, September 4, 2014. Services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, September 13, 2014, at the OakCrest Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation with the family will be 10 – 10:30 a.m. prior to the service. Virginia was born February 22, 1935 in Lott, Texas to Cecil and Zoda Kathryn Springfield. She graduated valedictorian...

Sep 4, 2014

Jesse Ortiz III has been granted his wings and called home. Mass will be 10 a.m. Monday at St. Francis Catholic Church. Burial will be in Waco Memorial Park. Rosary will be 7 p.m. Sunday at OakCrest Funeral Home. In his life Jesse never met anyone that wasn’t a friend. He made it possible for many people to move forward....

Sep 3, 2014

Ruby Lee Klatt May 31, 1918 – September 3, 2014 Ruby Lee Klatt went to be with her Lord and Savior peacefully on Wednesday evening, September 3, 2014, at Providence Hospice Place. Visitation will be from 5-7pm on Friday, September 5, 2014, at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd., in Waco. A memorial service will be held at 11am, Saturday,...

Sep 3, 2014

Maxine Ramsey July 12, 1937 – September 3, 2014 Maxine Ramsey, 77, of Waco, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2014. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Mexia City Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Friday at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Boulevard. Maxine was born in Groesbeck to Fred and Reba (Pelton) Petty. She worked many years for...

Aug 27, 2014

Aug 27, 2014

Darryl L. Vahrenkamp January 14, 1945 - August 27, 2014 Darryl Lynn Vahrenkamp Sr. 69, passed away peacefully into the Lord's hands surrounded by his family August 27, 2014. A celebration of his life will be 1 p.m. Saturday, August 30,2014 at OakCrest Funeral Home with Rev. Kenny Parker officiating. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday, August 29, 2014 at...

Aug 26, 2014

Michael M. Wentworth October 26, 1953 – August 26, 2014 Michael M. Wentworth, 60, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at his home while being cared for by his two sons and showered with prayers of love and support from his family and dear friends. Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, August...

Aug 26, 2014

Joan Amelia Brown June 28, 1933- August 26, 2014 Joan Amelia Brown, 81, Passed away on August 26, 2014 at the age of 81 in Waco, Texas. Born in Lewistown, Montana on June 28, 1933 to Jack E. and Violet L. Cox. She graduated from Billings High School in Montana and later moved to Lubbock, Texas where she attended Texas...

Aug 25, 2014

Mary Ann Young December 9, 1939 – August 25, 2014 Mary Ann Young, 74, of Woodway, passed away Monday, August 25, 2014. Mass will be 12 noon Wednesday at St. Louis Catholic Church with Father John Guzaldo officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-7 p.m. Tuesday at OakCrest Funeral Home. Mary Ann was born in Ireland,...

Aug 20, 2014

Rev. Albert E. Foster, 78, of Hewitt, passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2014. A Celebration Service will be 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 25, in the chapel of Highland Baptist Church with Rev. Mark Wible officiating. A private burial in Oakwood Cemetery will precede the service. Visitation will be 3-5 p.m. Sunday at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Boulevard. Albert was...

Aug 20, 2014

Rev. Doyle K. Lawless, Sr. December 12, 1921- August 20, 2014 Rev. Doyle K. Lawless, Sr. went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, August 20, 2014. His service will be 10 a.m. Friday at the First Baptist Church in Antlers, Okla. by Rev. Ron Dummer. The graveside service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the China Spring Cemetery by...

Aug 14, 2014

Thelma Ashcraft 9/20/2014 – 8/14/14 Thelma Pearl Ashcraft, 92, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2014. Graveside Services will be held Wednesday August 20, 2014 at 1:00 PM in the Prairie Hill Cemetery, with the Rev. Larry G. Stevens officiating. Thelma was born on September 20, 1921 in Mt. Calm, Tx. to Ulys and Effie Berry Lyon. She worked for many...

Aug 10, 2014

Lifelong Wacoan Herbert (Roscoe) Stobbe died peacefully at home Sunday afternoon, August 10, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church of Waco at 500 Webster Avenue in the chapel with Dr. Matt Snowden officiating. The chapel is located on the Clay Street side of the church. Burial with Military...

Aug 9, 2014

Dillon Chase Davis passed away Saturday, August 9, 2014 at the age of 25 in a single car accident in Crawford, Texas. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, at OakCrest Funeral Home with Pastor Marvin Donnell officiating. Burial will follow at Eddy Cemetery. A visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Boulevard....

Aug 9, 2014

Scotty Bates, 87, of Waco, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2014. Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at OakCrest Funeral Home by Rev. Curtis Holland. Burial will be at 4 p.m. in Restland Cemetery in Gatesville. Visitation will be 6 - 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11, at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Boulevard. Scotty was born in Electra, Tex., to...

Aug 6, 2014

Freddie Ochoa, 70, of Waco, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2014. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, Waco, with Father Cyril as celebrant. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. Rosary service will be 7 p.m. Friday at OakCrest Funeral Home by Deacon Greg George. Freddie was born in Burlington,...

Aug 6, 2014

Angel H. Garcia 8/6/2014 - 8/6/1014 Angel Hiracheta Garcia, passed away Wednesday, August 8, 2014. Services are pending.

Aug 4, 2014

Clyde Pruitt Kees, 82, of Waco, passed away Monday, August 4, 2014 at his residence. Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Columbus Avenue Baptist Church with Rev. Frank Wallace officiating. Burial will be 3 p.m. at Bethel Cemetery near Waxahachie. Visitation will be 10 – 11 a.m. prior to the service. Clyde was born in Waxahachie to Clyde and...

Aug 3, 2014

Trinity Villanueva April 22, 1919 – Aug 3, 2014 Trinity Villanueva, 95, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2014. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday, August 8, 2014 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Rev. Benjamin Magnaye officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in West. Visitation and Rosary will be 6 – 8 pm Thursday, August 4, 2014...