Obituaries

Dec 8, 2012

Barbara "Bobbie" Lee Zehrbach McCoy, 87, died peacefully December 8, 2012, at Providence Hospital in Waco, Texas with her children beside her. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, David McCoy. Bobbie Lee was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina on August 28, 1925. She grew up in Hampton, Virginia, the only child of Fred and Pencie Lee Zehrbach....

Dec 6, 2012

Edwin Henry “Ed” Canning died abruptly Thursday December 6, 2012 from the side effects of cancer . His friends are invited to a visitation at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd, Monday, December 10 from 4 to 7 p.m. In the spring, a Celebration of his Life will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Waco, at which time...

Dec 4, 2012

George Morris Erickson, 91, of Waco, passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2012. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, December 8 at Oakwood Cemetery with Rev. Wayne Williams officiating. Visitation with the family will be 5 - 7 p.m. Friday, December 7 at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd. George was a first generation, American born at Stanley, Kansas, September...

Dec 2, 2012

James Robert (Bob) Sheehy, Sr. August 16, 1930 – December 2, 2012 Former Waco Mayor Bob Sheehy passed away Sunday, December 2, 2012. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, December 8, at St. Louis Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. On Friday evening, December 7, rosary will be recited at 6:00 and a...

Dec 1, 2012

William R. Kuczmarski September 13, 1938- December 1, 2012 William R. (Bill) Kuczmarski, 74 of Hewitt passed away Saturday, December 1, 2012 in a local hospital. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday December 5 at Oakwood Cemetery with Father Cyril Ejaidu officiating. Visitation will be from 6-8p Tuesday, December 4, at Oakcrest Funeral Home 4520 Bosque Blvd. Mr. Kuczmarski...

Dec 1, 2012

Mary Frances Bland Brown, 87, of Waco, joined her beloved husband, Jack Brown, Saturday, December 1, 2012. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at OakCrest Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation with her family will be 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd. Mrs. Brown was...

Nov 28, 2012

March 11,1923 November 28,2012 Alfred Paul Bockman, 89, died peacefully on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center in Waco, Texas. He was born March 11, 1923 in Wabash, Indiana. A Memorial service will be held on Friday, December 7, 2012 at Seventh and James Baptist Church, Waco, at 2:00 PM. Interment will be in Louisville, Kentucky at...

Nov 24, 2012

Arthur James Jewell, Jr. passed away peacefully Saturday, November 24, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be 5 – 7 p.m. Monday at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd. Arthur was born in Waco to Minnie (Ford) and Arthur J Jewell, Sr....

Nov 24, 2012

Mary Zanti, 87, passed away Saturday, November 24, 2012. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday. Nov. 27, at Holy Cross Cemetery in Waco with Father Justin Nuguyen officiating. Mary Zanti was born July 26, 1925 to Sam and Lena (Gurisco) Zanti. After her mother’s death she was cared for by her grandmother, aunts and cousins. She has resided at...

Nov 23, 2012

Emma Platt Kaap Emma Grace Platt Kaap, of Waco, just one month shy of 96, went to join her Heavenly Father and loved ones in Heaven on November 23, 2012. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at Columbus Avenue Baptist Church with Dr. Ralph Rummage officiating. Burial will take place at Vista Verde Cemetery in Albuquerque,...

Nov 22, 2012

Ruby Evelyn Wade, 72, of Waco passed away Thursday, November 22, 2012. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be 1 pm Saturday, December 1, 2012 at The Church of the Living God, 112 Pullen St, McGregor, TX.

Nov 17, 2012

Marvin “Randy” Cash went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, November 17, 2012. He is survived by his wife Sylvia his sons Jonathan and Irvin his daughters Alice and Priscilla and two granddaughters Kaylie and McKenzy. Visitation will be from 5pm-7pm on Sunday, November 18,2012 at OakCrest Funeral Home and funeral services will be at...

Nov 14, 2012

Ronald Lewis Allison moved to Heaven on Wednesday, November 14, 2012, surrounded by family and friends. A celebration service will be held at Antioch Community Church, 510 N. 20th, at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17. Internment with military honors will follow at 3 p.m. Saturday at Bosqueville Cemetery, 7327 Rock Creek Road, Waco. Visitation will be 5:30 - 7:30 p.m....

Nov 14, 2012

Audrey Peterson, 91, of Waco, passed away Wednesday, November 14,2012, at a local nursing home. Visitation will start at 1 p.m. Friday, November 16,2012, at 1:00 P.M. at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd. Services will follow at Oakcrest at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Paul Krupicka officiating. Burial will be at Waco Memorial Park, Chapel Hill section. Audrey was born...

Nov 13, 2012

Inez Case Gasser March 13, 1923 - November 13, 2012 Inez Case Gasser, 89, of Waco, Texas, our beloved mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother, was called to her heavenly home on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012. Services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Eastman Funeral Home in New London, Ohio, with burial in Ashland Cemetery. The visitation for Waco friends will...

Nov 9, 2012

Freeman Dale Glenn October 25, 1948 - November 9, 2012 Freeman Dale Glenn 64 of Aquilla passed away Friday November 9, 2012 in a local hospital. Graveside services will be held Tuesday November 20 at 11:30 am in Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be Monday November 19 from 6 – 8 at OakCrest Funeral Home. Freeman was born October 25,...

Nov 9, 2012

Michael Fletcher, 30, of Waco, passed away Friday, Nov. 9, 2012. Service will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012 at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd. Visitation will be 6 p.m. – 8 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012, also at OakCrest Funeral Home. Michael was born and raised in Waco. He was a member of the Waco High...

Nov 8, 2012

Nov 8, 2012

Into the waiting arms of his Lord and Savior Charles R. "Tommy" Thompson was welcomed Thursday morning, November 8, 2012. Visitation will be 2 – 4 p.m. Saturday at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Boulevard. Interment will be later at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio. Mr. Thompson was born December 28, 1928 to Alice Edwina Palmer Thompson...

Nov 7, 2012

Simon "Sam" Lopez, 80, of Waco, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, at his residence. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Lawrence Solar as celebrant. Burial will follow at Holy Cross I Cemetery. The Rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Tuesday, followed by visitation until 8 p.m....