Obituaries

Joseph Markum

Joseph Markum

Jun 16, 2008

Joe Markum, 54, of Waco, died suddenly at his residence Monday, June 16, 2008. Cremation was arranged through OakCrest Funeral Home. Joe "Hamburger" Markum was born June 10, 1954 in Waco to Cleston and Helen Markum. He attended University High School where he played football. Joe was a truck driver and worked for Haltom Oil Company in Waco for over...

Alvin Huser

Alvin Huser

Jun 15, 2008

__________________________________________________________________________ Alvin W. (Bill) Huser, Jr. May 22, 1943 - June 15, 2008 __________________________________________________________________________ Alvin W. (Bill) Huser, Jr., 65, of Waco, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2008 at Lake Shore Village surrounded by his loving family. He fought a courageous battle as he dealt with the many stages of Alzheimer's. Services will be 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 18,...

Leonard Wright

Leonard Wright

Jun 13, 2008

Leonard (Jay) A. Wright, 100, died Friday in Waco. Graveside services will be conducted at 10 am Wednesday at the Concord Cemetery near Marquez, Texas. He was a former resident of Porter, Texas. His wife Lucille Lilley Wright preceded him in death. He was a resident of Porter for 22 years and also a member of the Kingwood Church of...

Dorman Benson

Dorman Benson

Jun 12, 2008

Cremation was arranged through OakCrest Funeral Home

Cathlene Dezell

Cathlene Dezell

Jun 10, 2008

Cathlene Kay DeZell, 58, of Waco, lost the fight after battling Lou Gehrig Disease, (ALS), for over three years and was released from her earthly bonds to join with her family in God's eternal grace. She is now back in the loving arms of her father, mother and sister along with her other family members who have gone on before...

David Dahm

David Dahm

Jun 10, 2008

__________________________________________________________________________ To view pictures of Dr. Dahm's life, please click the SLIDE SHOW symbol above. __________________________________________________________________________ David Michael Dahm, 71, of Woodway, Texas, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2008. A Requiem Mass in the Extraordinary Form of the 1962 Missal will be celebrated 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at St. Louis Catholic Church in Waco, Texas with Father David...

Faustino Mendez

Faustino Mendez

Jun 9, 2008

Faustino Mendez, Sr., 75, went to be with the Lord Tuesday in a San Antonio hospital. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at OakCrest Funeral Home with Rev. Joe Carbajal officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 - 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Faustino was born in Gonzales County to Frank and Juana Mendez,...

Frances Fox

Frances Fox

Jun 6, 2008

Frances Green Fox April 3rd, 1916 to June 6, 2008 Frances Fox passed away Friday, June 6, 2008 while holding the hands of her daughter and son-in-law. Graveside services will be at Elmwood West Memorial Park in Abilene, TX. Family visitation will be at Oakcrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd., on Monday June 9, 2008 from 5 to 7 pm....

Kathryn Hudson

Kathryn Hudson

Jun 6, 2008

Kathryn" Kay "Hudson February 10, 1947 - June 6, 2008 Kathryn Hudson, 61, passed away Friday, June 6, 2008 in a Waco hospital. Services will be 6:30 pm Tuesday June 10, 2008 at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd. with Brother A. W. Schroeder officiating. Kay was born in Waco, she graduated from University High in 1965. She completed Truman's...

Anne Akin

Anne Akin

Jun 5, 2008

Anne Cornelia Frick Akin, 98, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2008 at Providence Health Center. Graveside services will be Monday, June 9, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. at Sunset Memorial Park, 1701 Austin Highway, in San Antonio. Mrs. Akin was born September 26, 1909 to Henry and Maude Frick in Fentress, Texas. She was named for her grandmother, Anne. Mrs. Akin...

Fern Morey

Fern Morey

Jun 4, 2008

Fern Morey, 80, of Waco, departed from her residence to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 4, 2008. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 9, 2008 at Emerald Hills Cemetery in Kennedale, Texas. Visitation with the family will be held on Sunday, June 8th from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520...

Gary Willie

Gary Willie

Jun 4, 2008

Gary Loyd Willie, 51, of Waco, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2008. Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Riesel Cemetery by Chaplain Curtis Holland. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at OakCrest Funeral Home. Gary was born in Mart to Herman Willie and Mary Willie. He worked at D&E Builders Supply for 21 years, and he loved...

Thelma Scarborough

Thelma Scarborough

Jun 3, 2008

__________________________________________________________________________ Click the SLIDE SHOW symbol above to view the online pictures of her life. __________________________________________________________________________ Thelma Scarborough April 4, 1924 to June 3, 2008 Thelma Scarborough, 84, of Waco, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2008. Graveside services will be 10 am Friday at Waco Memorial Park with the Rev. John Rambo officiating. Visitation will be 6 pm to 8...

Vernon Edwards

Vernon Edwards

Jun 3, 2008

Vernon L. (Sonny) Edwards December 3, 1932 to June 3, 2008 __________________________________________________________________________ Vernon L. (Sonny) Edwards, 75, of Waco, passed away Tuesday at his residence. Services will be 11 a.m. Friday, June 13, at OakCrest Funeral Home with Chaplain Curtis Holland officiating. A memorial video of his life may be viewed during the service. Sonny was born in Marlo, OK....

Beatrice Ray

Beatrice Ray

May 30, 2008

__________________________________________________________________________ Click the SLIDE SHOW symbol above to see pictures of her life. __________________________________________________________________________ Mrs. Beatrice Ray, 94, a long time resident of Waco, passed away Friday in Dallas. Services will be at 11 am on Monday, June 2nd at the OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque, Blvd., with the Rev. Curtis Holland officiating. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation...

Dennis Cox

Dennis Cox

May 30, 2008

Dennis Alfred Cox April 11, 1948 - May 30, 2008 Dennis Alfred Cox, 60, of Troy, passed away Friday. Memorial services will be 6:30 pm Tuesday at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd. with Mr. Johnny Moon officiating. Mr. Cox was born in Ventura, California to Alfred Warren Cox and Mary Lee Wilkins Cox. He married Lana Blankinship January 24,...

Evelyn Holt

Evelyn Holt

May 25, 2008

Evelyn Roach Holt, 91, of Waco, passed away at home Sunday, May 25, 2008 surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at Monte Vista Church of Christ, 1710 Monte Vista, with Minister Francis Holt officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday,...

Rudolph Ramirez

Rudolph Ramirez

May 24, 2008

__________________________________________________________________________ Rudolph (Rudy) Ramirez, Jr., 33, passed away May 24, 2008. Services will be 10 a.m. Friday at OakCrest Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Dominguez officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Prayer service will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd. A memorial video will be shown during both services. Rudy was born...

Frances Rangel

Frances Rangel

May 23, 2008

__________________________________________________________________________ Frances Mary Rangel, 82, passed away Friday. The rosary will be recited by Father Irudayaraj Thomas at 2 p.m. Sunday at OakCrest Funeral Home. Frances was born in Dallas to Domino and Maria Rangel. She was retired from Martin's Linen. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Faye Ortiz and Jauquina Rangel. She lived a full life, and...

Robert White

Robert White

May 22, 2008

PLEASE NOTE: A slide show of his life will be available on this site Saturday afternoon. __________________________________________________________________________ Robert (Bobby) Overton White, 55, born August 13, 1952, died May 22, 2008 in Waco, Texas. Mr. White was preceded in death by his parents, Hugh Morgan and LeMoyne M.White of Magnolia, AR. Survivors He is survived by his sister, Tommie Sue Smith...