Obituaries
Neva Nicholas
Jan 13, 2024
Neva Lynell Cook Nicholas was born to Harvey Cook and Pearl Estelle Cook Pugh on May 12, 1944, in Florien, Louisiana. She attended Florien High School and graduated from Northwestern University in Natchitoches, Louisiana, with a degree in elementary education. Shortly after moving to Shreveport, Louisiana, she met her husband, Rodney Blaine Nicholas, at Highland Baptist Church. They enjoyed 56...
Faustino Robles Cruz
Jan 11, 2024
Faustino Robles Cruz, 69, of Waco, Texas passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024. He was born on February 15, 1954, in La Loma Rio Verde, San Luis Potosi, Mexico. He was a good son, good husband, great father, and awesome grandfather and great grandfather, and an excellent friend to many. Faustino married the love of his life, Virginia Martinez, and...
Frances Sanchez
Jan 11, 2024
Frances Sanchez, age 91, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 17, 1932 in Asa, Texas to Ysidro and Jesusa Garcia. She was married to Hilarco Sanchez, Jr. on August 8, 1949 who preceded her in death on February 15, 1981. Frances was also preceded in death by her five...
Guadalupe Salazar
Jan 9, 2024
Guadalupe Barajas Salazar, nacio en el rancho El Ranero, municipio de Jesus Maria Jalisco, Mexico, un dia 14 de Julio del ano 1947. Hijo del senor Juan Barajas y la senora Carmen Salazar, siendo el menor de 7 hermanos. Casado con la senora Esther Guzman, dejando el legado de 11 hijos, 33 nietos y 4 bisnietos. Mejor conosido como Lupito...
Constance Adler
Jan 8, 2024
Constance Elizabeth Adler was born on September 22, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan. She was the daughter of Clarence Wilson Videan and Hazel Raymus, and the sister of Donald Videan. She lived in Detroit, Chicago, Dallas, Waco, and finally, upon her husband Ed's death, Houston - where she died on January 8, 2024. She lived a long and remarkable life. She...
Anna Brotherton
Jan 8, 2024
Anna Nell Waters Brotherton went to be with God on Monday, January 8th. She was born in Mexia, Texas to Glen Cull and L.C. Waters. She was a life-long educator and a cherished mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Anna Nell is survived by two sons, Steven Howk and wife, Jackie, and Alan Howk and wife, Martha; four grandchildren, Lindsay Duncan,...
Vickye White
Jan 6, 2024
Vickye Jane Grisham White, 71, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024. Services will be at 12 p.m., Saturday, January 13 at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd., with her nephew, Jarred Grisham officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, January 12 at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd. Vickye was born November 17, 1952 in Waco to...
Frank Mejia
Jan 5, 2024
Frank M. Mejia, 84, of Waco, died peacefully Friday, January 5, 2024, surrounded by his family. A Rosary in his honor will be held on Thursday, January 18 at Oakcrest Funeral Home at 6:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 19 at St. Francis on the Brazos, with graveside services following at...
Juan Rodriguez-Espinoza
Jan 5, 2024
Juan was born in Pinos Zacatecas, Mexico and relocated to Waco, Texas in 1980. He met and married Ramona Rodriguez, and they remained married for 41 years. Juan worked for PCA where he retired after 25 years. He was a loving person and was always willing to help everyone. Juan loved to spend his free time at the flea market....
Josephine Reinke
Jan 5, 2024
On the evening of January 5, 2024, Josie Reinke slipped away, much as she had in life, softly and quietly. Services will be 11:00 A.M., Thursday, January 18, 2024, at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Waco with Father Joe Geleney as celebrant with Deacon Jim Fitzpatrick assisting. Visitation will be at 10:00 A.M., Rosary at 10:30 A.M....
Misty Deleon
Jan 1, 2024
Milissa Misty DeLeon was born March 17, 1977 and passed away January 1, 2024. She grew up in Bruceville-Eddy, Texas and enjoyed screaming her lungs out at concerts, taking care of her plants—when she could keep them alive, and watching the Houston Astros play. She loved the Astros almost as much as she hated the Yankees. Milissa loved spending time...
Donna Gober
Dec 30, 2023
Donna Faye Gober, 68, of Waco passed away Saturday, December 30, 2023. Donna was born October 24, 1955 in Waco, Texas. She graduated from Richfield High School in 1973. She married Gary Lynn Gober on July 22, 1976. She spent her life as a homemaker and taking care of her family. Donna bowled with the ‘Wednesday Wonders’ for several decades....
Elidio Chaparro
Dec 27, 2023
Elidio Chaparro, de 60 anos, fallecio el 27 de diciembre 2023 en Memorial Herman Hospital en Houston, Texas. Servicios en memorial de Elidio en la Capilla de OakCrest, con el Rev. Albert Ruiz officiando, entierro en McGregor Cemetery. Elidio nacio en Mexico, sus padres; Guillermo Chaparro y Micayla Chaparro Jamez. Fue buen hijo, esposo, padre, abuelo, a de mas un...
Sandy Gwin
Dec 22, 2023
Sandra (Sandy) Kay Shaw Gwin October 12, 1952- December 22, 2023 Sandra (Sandy) Kay Shaw Gwin, age 71, of Waco, TX, passed from this life to her heavenly home on December 22, 2023. Sandy was born in Waco, Texas, on October 12, 1952, to James and Pansy Shaw. She grew up and went to Waco schools, graduating from Waco High...
Nick Real
Dec 18, 2023
Former Hobart resident, Nick Real, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, December 18, 2023, in Eddy, Texas. He was born to the late Larry Real and Kathy Real at Children's Hospital in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Nick was a graduate of Yukon High School. He was an avid sports fan, he was an OU fan from birth. Nick was preceded in death by...
Maria "Marlene" Carrigan
Dec 15, 2023
Maria Helena “Marlene” Carrigan, 77, of Waco, passed away Friday, December 15, 2023. She was born on September 7, 1946 in Germany to William Barnett and Margot Satzger Barnett. At the age of 7 years old, her family moved to the states. Marlene married Monty Carrigan on June 14, 1986. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and...
Robert Stewart
Dec 15, 2023
Robert Bruce Stewart, 74, of Waco, Texas, passed away on December 15, 2023. He was born on August 1, 1949, in Waco, Texas. Robert, lovingly known as Bruce, was a devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. Bruce is survived by his daughter, Tracie Hunt; his sons, Robert Beau Stewart and Dustin Wayne Stewart; his grandchildren, Kourtney Hunt and Ryan...
Joann Cox
Dec 15, 2023
Jo Ann Johnson was born on September 29, 1940 in McGregor, McLennan County, Texas to James Virgil and Edith Estelle Orr Johnson. Funeral will be 2 pm Thursday, January 4, 2024, at the First Methodist Church of McGregor. She lived in McGregor most of her life. Jo Ann, a Baptist, attended McGregor schools. She received her G.E.D. from McLennan Community...
Joe Beard
Dec 14, 2023
Joe Beard, 89, of Waco, Texas passed away on December 14, 2023. Graveside services will be Tuesday December 19, 2pm at Waco Memorial Park. Pastor Tom Gutierrez of First Woodway Baptist Church officiating. Joe was born on November 1, 1934 in Lubbock, Texas to his loving parents Vinnie Lou and Wesley Lee “Jack” Beard. He retired from CertainTeed in Waco,...
Frances Bravo
Dec 3, 2023
Frances Davila Bravo passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at the age of 80. The visitation will be from 6-8pm on Wednesday, December 6 th at OakCrest Funeral Home. A Graveside service will be at 10am on Thursday, December 7 th at Oakwood Cemetery. Frances was born in Waco, TX to R.H. Flores and Jesse Ramos on September 27,...
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