Obituaries

Oct 13, 2014

Helen Anna Scardaville May 4, 1936 – October 13, 2014 Helen Anna Scardaville 78, passed away Monday October 13, 2014 at her residence. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Helen was born May 4, 1936 in Brooklyn, NY to Walter Urbon and Alice Makutenas. On Dec. 28, 1958 in Brooklyn, NY , she married...

Oct 13, 2014

Lt. Col. Curtis E. Doan June 28, 1922 - October 13, 2014 Lt. Col. Curtis Edwin Doan, USAF, Ret., a member of the greatest generation, 92, of Waco, passed away Monday, October 13, 2014. Services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, October 20, 2014 at the Lake Shore Church of Christ with Mr. Ernie Christie officiating. Visitation will be held...

Oct 9, 2014

Delia Hernandez November 21, 1927 – October 9, 2014 Delia Ramon Hernandez, 86, passed into the loving arms of our Heavenly Father on Thursday, October 9, 2014. Visitation will be 3-5 p.m. Sunday, October 12, 2014 at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday, October 13, 2014 at the Latin American United Methodist Church,...

Oct 8, 2014

Philip A. Weaver, Jr. December 3, 1942 – October 8, 2014 Philip A. Weaver, Jr., 71, of Waco passed away October 8, 2014 at his home with his wife, Elli and 2 of his daughters, Stacy and Vicki at his side, after a 2 year battle with liver failure. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Friday, October 17, 2014 at OakCrest...

Oct 7, 2014

Oct 6, 2014

Donna Markum October 24, 1946 - October 6, 2014 Donna Elaine Markum, 67, passed away Monday, October 6, 2014. A private graveside will be held at a later date. Donna Elaine Markum was born October 24, 1946 to Cecil and Billie (Graves) Rankin in Waco, TX. She graduated from University High School, and worked many years at Hillcrest Medical Hospital....

Oct 4, 2014

George E. Cude, 94, of Woodway, passed away Saturday, October 4, 2014. The Lord giveth, the Lord taketh away, Blessed be the name of the Lord. Graveside services with military honors will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 7, at Rosemound Cemetery with Rev. Jason Ingalls officiating. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Monday at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Boulevard. After...

Sep 28, 2014

Elizabeth E. (Betty) Woodward, 91, of Waco, passed away peacefully Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at OakCrest Funeral Home with Msgr. Mark Deering officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco. Visitation will be 5 - 7pm Friday, Oct. 3, at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Boulevard....

Sep 26, 2014

Lorene Garland Green January 27, 1919 – September 26, 2014 Lorene Garland Green, 95, passed away Friday, September 26, 2014. Services will be 11 a.m. Friday, October 3, 2014 at Lake Shore Dr. Church of Christ with Ernie Christie officiating. Burial will follow at 3:30 p.m. at the Palo Pinto Cemetery, Palo Pinto, TX. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday,...

Sep 23, 2014

Jeffery D. Washington June 3, 1984 – September 23, 2014 Jeffery Dewayne Washington, 30, passed away September 23, 2014. A Celebration of Life will be 11 a.m. Saturday, October 4, 2014, with Todd Gill officiating at Harvest Time Revival Center, 1208 Robinson Dr, Robinson, TX. Jeffery Dewayne Washington was born June 3, 1984 to Walter and Iris (Owens) Washington in...

Sep 22, 2014

Layne Maxwell Qualls, of Waco, passed away at his home on Monday, September 22, 2014. His memorial service will take place at 2pm on Saturday, September 27, at Oak Crest Funeral Home. Mike Richardson will be officiating. Layne was born September 30, 1986, in Waco, Texas to Eddie and Donna Qualls. He grew up in Waco, where he was a...

Sep 21, 2014

Howard James Slaubaugh May 10, 1942 - September 21, 2014. Howard Slaubaugh, 72 of Waco went to be with Jesus while resting at his home on September 21st 2014. The celebration of his life service will be 11:00 am, Saturday Sept. 27th at the Family Worship Center 1920 N. 25th Street, Waco. Visitation will be from 6-8 pm Friday, Sept....

Sep 21, 2014

Barbara J. Vogelgesang September 20, 1921 – September 21, 2014 Brigadier Barbara Vogelgesang, 93, passed away Monday, September 21, 2014. Services will be 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at the Salvation Army Citadel, 1225 Interstate 35, Waco, TX with Major Bradley Caldwell officiating. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Monday, September 29, 2014 at OakCrest Funeral Home 4520 Bosque Blvd....

Sep 21, 2014

Marion Dudley Lankford, 78, of Waco, passed away Sunday, September 21, 2014. Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, at OakCrest Funeral Home with his nephew, Michael Smith of Houston, officiating. Burial will follow in Dawson Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 -8 p.m. Wednesday at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Boulevard. Marion was born July 30, 1936 in Dawson to Flake...

Sep 18, 2014

Carolyn Ellis Winters, 89, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2014. A Memorial Service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at Austin Avenue United Methodist Church with Rev. Tim Jarrel officiating. Visitation will be 5 - 7 p.m. Monday, September 22, 2014 at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd. Carolyn Ellis Winters was born July 25, 1925 to...

Sep 17, 2014

Dr. Betty I. Buford August 2, 1928 – September 17, 2014 Dr. Betty I. Buford, of Waco, went peacefully to her heavenly home at the age of 86. Services will be held at 12 noon on Tuesday, Sept. 23. 2014, at New Road Church of Christ, 3100 S. New Road, Waco, Texas. Visitation will be Monday 6-7 p.m. at Oak...

Sep 16, 2014

J. Porter Williams 8/23/1944 - 9/16/2014 James Porter Williams, 70, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2014. Services will begin at 12 noon, September 20, 2014 with a Visitation prior to a 1 p.m. Memorial Service with Rev.Richard Ellis officiating, music sung by The Heavenly Jubilee Choir, at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd. James Porter Williams was born August...

Sep 16, 2014

Marvin Royce Mercer January 12, 1931 – September 16, 2014 Marvin Royce Mercer, after a long courageous battle with Parkinson's disease, gently passed away at his home on September 16, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, September 19, at First United Methodist Church, Waco, with Stephen Ramsdell officiating. Burial will follow at Clover...

Sep 13, 2014

Stephen J. Zakrzewski November 26, 1943 – September 13, 2014 Stephen J. Zakrzewski, 70, of Hewitt, formerly of Windsor and New Britain, Ct., passed away Saturday, September 13, 2014 at Providence Hospice House. At his request, he was cremated, and a celebration of his life will be held later. Steve was a Navy Vietnam Veteran who served on the USS...

Sep 12, 2014

Eloise M. Hahn December 29,1925 - September 12, 2014 Eloise Marie Hahn, 88, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2014. Service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at OakCrest Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Williams officiating. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Monday, September 15, 2014 at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd. Eloise Marie Hahn was born December...