Obituaries

Vickie Jean Turley

Vickie Jean Turley

Sep 4, 2025

Vickie Turley, 70, of Waco, passed away on September 4, 2025 surrounded by family after a long battle with her health. There will be a lakeside celebration of life memorial after cremation, date to be decided.

Vickie was born in Okmulgee, Oklahoma on July 24, 1955 to Eddie and Wanda. After graduating high school, Vickie went on to become a beautician,...

Betty Ann Meyer

Betty Ann Meyer

Sep 3, 2025

Betty Ann Meyer, 80, of Speegleville, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at her temporary home of Providence Village surrounded by family.

A celebration of life will be on Monday, September 8th from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at OakCrest Funeral Home located at 4520 Bosque Blvd., Waco, TX 76710.

Services will be at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, September 9th at Perry Methodist...

Ralph Adams

Ralph Adams

Sep 3, 2025

Ralph Adams, a long-time resident of Waco, Texas, entered his Heavenly home on September 3, 2025, at the age of 89. He passed peacefully in the house he had called home for nearly 60 years. A respected banker, devoted family man, and faithful servant of his community, Ralph lived a life grounded in faith, integrity, and kindness.

Born in Groesbeck, Texas,...

Virginia D. Martinez

Virginia D. Martinez

Aug 31, 2025

Virginia D. Martinez, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2025, at the age of 72. Born in Melvin, Texas on August 25, 1953, Virginia lived a life filled with love, laughter, creativity, and above all, devotion to her family.

A longtime resident of Dallas, Texas, Virginia had an infectious spirit and was...

Frank D. Lopez

Frank D. Lopez

Aug 22, 2025

Frank (Poncho) Lopez, 69, passed away on August 22, 2025.

Frank was born to Nasario and Lydia Duran Lopez in Calvert, Texas. He was proud to be a University Trojan.

He was a painter for many years. Frank loved the Lord very much. There is no doubt he is in Heaven. He knew the answer to anything in the Bible you asked.

It...

Raymond W. Feight, Sr.

Raymond W. Feight, Sr.

Aug 21, 2025

Those who spent time with Raymond W. Feight, Sr. felt closer to the presence of our Lord and Savior. Ray’s power of prayer was truly legendary, and his deep love for living a life anchored in faith was felt by everyone around him. Scripture was embedded in his heart, and while his walk with the Lord was steady and disciplined,...

Ángela Flores Ramírez

Ángela Flores Ramírez

Aug 19, 2025

En memoria de Ángela Flores, de 68 años, hija de Saturnino Ramírez y Lucia Lares, nació en Los Ramírez, Río Grande, Zacatecas. Fue una mujer amorosa, dedicada y generosa, que siempre encontró alegría en reunir a su familia alrededor de la mesa. Su pasión por la cocina no solo alimentaba el cuerpo, sino también el alma de quienes la rodeaban,...

Ruby Treviño Calderón

Ruby Treviño Calderón

Aug 15, 2025

It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Ruby Calderón. Ruby was called home on August 15, 2025, surrounded by family in Austin, Texas. Born March 20, 1932, Ruby was the devoted wife of Ernesto, the cherished mother of T. Rey, Tino, and Diana, and the proud grandmother...

Rose Marie Gonzales

Rose Marie Gonzales

Aug 15, 2025

Rose Marie Gonzales, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2025, at the age of 71. She was born on November 18, 1953, to Apolinar (Paul) and Rosa (Rosie) Galindo and was a proud graduate of University High School. Though formally known as Rose, she was most affectionately called Marie by her family...

Barry Branch Todar

Barry Branch Todar

Aug 10, 2025

Barry Branch Todar was born on November 11, 1946, in Waco, Texas to Jack E. Todar, Sr. and Nola Faye “Bobbye” (Branch) Todar. He passed away on August 10, 2025.

Barry graduated from Waco High School in1965 and the University of Texas in Arlington in 1976. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and served in Viet Nam. He was a member...

Russell Dean Feight

Russell Dean Feight

Aug 10, 2025

Russell Dean Feight was a force. A man who loved big, lived fully, and cared deeply for those around him. His presence was larger than life, his energy magnetic, and his heart endlessly generous. Russell had a rare gift for making people feel safe, seen, and cherished, offering solitude and serenity to anyone who needed it. His laughter could fill...

Anna Louise Moore

Anna Louise Moore

Aug 10, 2025

Anna (Sis) Louise (Payne) Moore, age 102, of China Spring, Texas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 10, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.

Born in China Spring, Texas to Oscar and Annie Pearl (Talbert) Payne, Anna graduated from Waco High School. She married Bobby (Bob) Glenn Moore on March 3, 1951 in Dallas, Texas. Bob’s service in the U.S. Air...

Preshia Willmann

Preshia Willmann

Aug 9, 2025

Preshia Willmann, a cherished wife, mother, G-ma, and Aunt PP, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025. A proud graduate of Midway High School, she dedicated much of her life to serving others as an Optical Professional and was most recently the office manager at Eye Fashion Optical. She married the love of her life, Russell Willmann, and together they...

Juana Buendia Lara

Juana Buendia Lara

Aug 9, 2025

Juana Buendia Lara fue llamada a la presencia del Señor el día 9 de Agosto del 2025 a la edad de 89 años. Juana nació en el rancho de Cieneguilla, Pinos, Zacatecas, Mexico. A la edad de 18 tuvo su primer hijo y crió a todos sus hijos en La Esmeralda, Pinos, Zacatecas, Mexico. Juana dedicó toda su vida a...

Billy Joe Mercer

Billy Joe Mercer

Aug 7, 2025

Billy Joe Mercer AKA “Bones”, 64, of Waco, Texas passed away on Thursday, August 7th at Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Hospital in Waco, Texas surrounded by his loving family.

Billy Joe was born on February 13, 1961 in Waco, Texas to Billy Fred and Patsy Ray Mercer, being the second of three children.

Billy Joe was a man of many talents,...

Leonard Earl Briggs

Leonard Earl Briggs

Aug 7, 2025

The obituary and service information is forthcoming.

Dixie Lou Wilson

Dixie Lou Wilson

Aug 7, 2025

Dixie Lou Wilson, age 94, passed away on August 7, 2025 peacefully in Waco, Texas.

Visitation is scheduled for 10 A.M., Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at Waco Memorial Park. Service to follow with Dr. Craig Klempnauer officiating at the graveside.

She was born on August 29, 1930 in Hill County to Tom and Mary Rose. Dixie attended and graduated high school there...

Cruz "Cookie" Guerra

Cruz "Cookie" Guerra

Aug 5, 2025

On August 5, 2025, Cookie was called home to be with the Lord, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on November 25, 1954, Cookie lived her life boldly. She loved deeply, laughed often, and never once held back her opinion — especially when it came to her favorite Boyz, the Dallas Cowboys. Sundays were for family and football.

Cookie worked for 30...

Robert Micah Fowler

Robert Micah Fowler

Aug 1, 2025

Our beloved Bob, Dad, and Paw Paw went to be with the Lord very unexpectedly Friday, August 1st. He passed peacefully in his sleep at home.

Robert Micah Fowler was born May 31, 1961 to Pat and Bobby Fowler in Pasadena, TX. He attended Pasadena Schools and graduated from J. Frank Dobie High School, then joined the U.S. Navy where he...

Manuel Martínez Vásquez

Manuel Martínez Vásquez

Aug 1, 2025

Manuel Martínez Vásquez, age 73 of Waco, Texas, known as “Honey”, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025. Manuel was born in Waco, Texas to Julian R. and Petra (Martínez) Vásquez.

Manuel was a loving son, brother, father, and grandfather. He worked very hard to support his family and always tried to provide as best as he could for them. He...