Obituaries

Frances Ripley

Frances Ripley

May 21, 2006

Mrs. Frances Pauline Ripley, 69, of Elm Mott, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2006, at her residence. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 23, at the OakCrest Funeral Home with Brother Terry McElrath officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be 6 – 8 p.m. Monday at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque. A memorial...

Edward Young

Edward Young

May 21, 2006

Edward Young, 68, of Waco, passed away Sunday May 21, 2006. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 24, 2006 at St. Louis Catholic Church. with Father Albert Laforet Jr. as celebrant. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Tuesday at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd., followed by...

Robert Donald

Robert Donald

May 20, 2006

Robert Hugh Donald 69, of Waco, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2006 in a Temple hospital. Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Axtell Cemetery with the Rev. Travis Graves, Rev. Beaux Jones and Rev. George Meeks officiating. Visitation will be 6 to 8:00 p.m. Monday at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd. Mr. Donald was...

Kenneth Mcgowan

Kenneth Mcgowan

May 20, 2006

Kenneth Edd McGowan February 1, 1941 – May 19, 2006 Kenneth Edd McGowan, 65, of Waco, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2006 in a Temple hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters and one brother. He is survived by five children, 10 grandchildren, five great grandchildren, a sister and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of...

Dick Powell

Dick Powell

May 20, 2006

__________________________________________________________________________ Dick (Richard) Powell made his final flight from Planet Earth, taking off May 26, 2006. Services will be held at 2:30 P. M. on Friday, June 2, 2006, at Central Christian Church. He was the son of Olive M. (Chitwood) and Arthur Lee Powell, the last born and the last to survive of their seven children. He was a...

Delano Harrison

Delano Harrison

May 19, 2006

DeLano "BO" Harrison, 67 of Waco lost his battle to Cancer on Friday May 19, 2006. Mr. Harrison's wishes were to be cremated with a private gathering of family to honor his memory. Delano was preceded in death by his parents, Rafael and Arnetta Harrison and sister, Ella Jean Hardin. He leaves to cherish his memories, his devoted wife Vernell...

Doris Downing

Doris Downing

May 19, 2006

Edith Downing November 5, 1925 – May 19, 2006 Edith Alexander Downing, 80, of Waco, passed away Friday, May 19, 2006 in her home. Services will be at 10:30 am Tuesday in the OakCrest Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Pamela Dykehouse officiating. Burial will follow in the Valley Mills Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Monday...

Catherine Glans

Catherine Glans

May 12, 2006

September 6, 1945 – May 12, 2006 Catherine (Tine) Louise Glans 60, passed away peacefully on Friday at a local hospital. Catherine is survived by her two sons Jason Stallings, Elliot Stallings and his fiancée Staci and daughter Kaylee, and by many friends and family. Her zest for life was inspiring and will always be remembered in our hearts. A...

Mildred Clanton

Mildred Clanton

May 5, 2006

Mildred Helen Clanton, 87, of Hewitt, went to be with her beloved husband Preston on Friday, May 5, 2006. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Waco Memorial Park with Wendell Seitzler officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque (right across the street from the Heart of Texas...

Otto Zimmerman

Otto Zimmerman

May 4, 2006

Otto Ludwig "Buster" Zimmerman, 89, of Waco, Texas passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2006. Graveside services will be held May 13, at 11:00 a.m. at Waco Memorial Park with visitation Friday from 6 to 8 pm at Oak Crest Funeral Home Bosque Blvd. Mr. Zimmerman was born January 8, 1917, in Cuero, Texas. He graduated from Yoakum High School...

Norma Spruiell

Norma Spruiell

May 1, 2006

Norma Lucille Spruiell, 74, of Waco passed away on Monday, May 1, 2006 at a local hospital. Services will be 10 am Wednesday, May 3, at OakCrest Funeral Home with the Rev. David Story officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 pm on Tuesday at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd. Norma...

Ollie West

Ollie West

Apr 26, 2006

Ollie Maye West, 87, of Waco, went to be with the Lord and be reunited with her beloved daughter, Katy, on Wednesday, April 26, 2006. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the Bosqueville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 27, at the OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque. A memorial video honoring her...

Edward Anderson

Edward Anderson

Apr 24, 2006

Edward Fred "Eddie" Anderson, 70, of China Spring, passed away peacefully Monday, April 24, 2006, surrounded by his family. Eddie fought a long battle with cancer. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, April 28, 2006, at the OakCrest Funeral Home with Msgr. Mark Deering officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. The rosary will be recited at 6 p.m....

Roy Wauson

Roy Wauson

Apr 23, 2006

Roy D. Wauson passed away at home among those who loved and cared for him during a long and painful illness. A memorial and celebration of his life will be at the OakCrest Funeral Chapel, Waco, Texas on April 29, 2006 at 2 pm, Rev. Michael O. Patterson; Western Heights Baptist Church and family members will lead in the service....

Fred Grisham

Fred Grisham

Apr 21, 2006

Fred O. Grisham, 48, of Waco, passed away Friday morning, April 21, 2006, at St. Catherine's Center in Waco. Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, April 24, at the Parkview Baptist Church, 1100 East Lake Shore Drive, with Pastor John Collier officiating, assisted by Rev. Steve Adams. Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 23,...

William Skinner

William Skinner

Apr 21, 2006

William "Bill" Clay Skinner, 56, of China Spring, went to the Lord on Friday, April 21, 2006. Services will be at 10:00 a.m., Monday April 24, 2006 at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd, Waco with Rev. Norm Steinke officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, April 23, at the OakCrest Funeral Home. Bill was born December...

Dorothy Ewing

Dorothy Ewing

Apr 18, 2006

Dorothy "Dot" Ewing November 7, 1926 - April 18, 2006 Dorothy "Dot" Ewing, 79, of Waco, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2006 at the Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center. Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with the Rev. Van Vowell officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the OakCrest...

Ruth Hardwick

Ruth Hardwick

Apr 17, 2006

Ruth Willis Hardwick August 2, 1921 ? April 17, 2006 Ruth Willis Hardwick, 84, of Waco, passed away Monday, April 17, 2006, at a local hospital. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m., on Thursday, April 20, at the Lake Shore Church of Christ with Mr. Neil Cosgrove officiating, assisted by Mr. Ernie Christie. Burial will follow in the White...

Blanca Silva

Blanca Silva

Apr 17, 2006

Blanca E. Silva 41, passed away Monday April 17, 2006 in Waco. Services will be 3:00 P.M. Wednesday at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd. Burial will follow at Rosemound Cemetery. Mrs. Silva was born October 19, 1964 in El Salvador to Manuel and Magdelina Castillo Varela. She married Ramiro Silva April 1, 1985 in Waco. Blanca is survived by...

Johnnie Fox

Johnnie Fox

Apr 17, 2006

Johnnie Clara Fox July 3, 1928 ? April 17, 2006 Johnnie Clara Fox, 77, of Waco, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2006. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with Msgr. Mark Deering officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at OakCrest Funeral Home. Johnnie was born in Mt. Calm...