Obituaries

Steven Clinton  Narovec

Steven Clinton Narovec

Sep 10, 2022

Steven Clinton Narovec, 66, of Waco, Texas passed away on Saturday September 10, 2022. Graveside services will be on Monday, September 26, 2022 at 10:00 am at Oakwood Cemetery, with Deacon Richard Menchaca, officiating. Steven was born in Waco, Texas on September 7, 1956 to Edwin and Lou (Johnson) Narovec. He graduated from high school and joined the U S...

Maria Yolanda Rios

Maria Yolanda Rios

Sep 6, 2022

Maria Yolanda Rios of Waco, Texas passed away on September 6, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family at the age of 66 after a courageous battle with cancer. Yolanda was born February 3, 1956, to the late Adela Guzman Rios & Domingo Rios Sr in Yorktown, Texas. Yolanda was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. She met...

Mary Whitlock

Mary Whitlock

Sep 4, 2022

Mary B. Whitlock, 81, of Waco, passed away peacefully Sunday, Sep. 4, 2022. Graveside service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022 at Oakwood Cemetery by Rev. Emmanuel Roldan. Mary was preceded in death by her brothers, Gonsalo Reyes, Rogelio Reyes, and Armando Reyes. Mary is survived by her son, Edward E. Whitlock; sister, Carmen Reyes Bernal; and brother,...

Gregory Shannon Palmer-Jefferson

Gregory Shannon Palmer-Jefferson

Sep 3, 2022

Gregory (Greg), age 33, of Waco, was born June 2, 1989 and he left this earth on September 3, 2022. Gregory graduated from Waco High School in 2007. He was employed at Refresco Beverages, at the time of his death. Everyone who knew Greg knows he was a person with a “pure heart”. He was full of jokes and humor....

Edith Lanell Price

Edith Lanell Price

Aug 27, 2022

Edith Lanell, as so many loved ones, teachers and fellow-workers called her, was born in Wichita Falls, Texas on January 17, 1940. She entered the gates of heaven on August 27, 2022. A graveside service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday, September 1st , 2022 at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco, Texas. Her early life, until age 15, was noteworthy because...

Tirzo Moreno

Tirzo Moreno

Aug 27, 2022

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Jesus Benitez

Jesus Benitez

Aug 21, 2022

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Virginia Rodriguez

Virginia Rodriguez

Aug 20, 2022

On Saturday, August 20, 2022, our loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away at the age of 86. Virginia Quintanilla Rodriguez was born on February 16, 1936, in Wharton, Texas to Luz Quintanilla. Married to Guadalupe Garcia Rodriguez for sixteen years and gave birth to eleven children. Virginia became a widow, after the passing of her husband in 2003....

Patsy Ruth  Schaefer Mcdaniel

Patsy Ruth Schaefer Mcdaniel

Aug 20, 2022

Patsy Ruth Schaefer McDaniel, 85, passed away Saturday August 20, 2022 at home. Funeral Services will be at 10am, Thursday, August 25th at Oakcrest Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Patsy was born on January 12, 1937 to Lillian and Herman Schaefer in Valley Mills, TX. As a small child, her family moved to Waco. She graduated...

Maxine Palmer

Maxine Palmer

Aug 18, 2022

MAXINE LOUISE PALMER Maxine Louise Palmer age 95, passed away on Thursday August 18, 2022. She was born on June 30, 1927 in Waco, TX. To Helen and Max Halve. Maxine graduated from Waco High and Four-C Business College. Her career included Air Force Clerk, VA Secretary, Office Manager for Dr. Robert Chapman, and Bookkeeper for Dr. Jill Michaels, DDS....

Clayton E. Howard

Clayton E. Howard

Aug 16, 2022

Clayton E. Howard Clayton E. Howard, 69, of Hewitt, passed away on August 16, 2022 in the hospital surrounded by his family. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Monday, August 22 at the OakCrest Funeral Home Chapel, 4520 Bosque Boulevard, Waco, TX 76710. Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 23 at the OakCrest Funeral Home Chapel, 4520 Bosque Boulevard, Waco,...

Will Laney Mckee

Will Laney Mckee

Aug 16, 2022

WILL LANEY McKEE April 1, 1931 - August 16, 2022 Will Laney McKee, 91, of Robinson, passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 16, 2022 at Baylor Scott and White Medical Center - Hillcrest Campus surrounded by loved ones. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, August 20, 2022 at Meadowbrook Baptist Church, 1207 N. Old Robinson Road, Robinson with...

Jaelani Nicole Becerra

Jaelani Nicole Becerra

Aug 13, 2022

JaeLani blessed us with her beautiful presence on May 19, 2022 at 8:26am With her siblings Layla and Jeremiah and loved ones so anxious to meet her. She always lit up the room with her beautiful chocolate brown eyes and warm smile. She loved to be in her mama’s and sister Layla’s arms. While big brother loved to shower her...

Cecilia Lynn  Rodriquez (Riley)

Cecilia Lynn Rodriquez (Riley)

Aug 13, 2022

Cecilia Lynn Rodriquez (Riley) born May 1, 1991, went to be with her lord and savior on August 13, 2022, in Waco, Texas at the age 31. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at OakCrest Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at Rosemond Cemetery. She was a business owner of Ce’s Creations, she loved to play bingo,...

William Woycheshin

William Woycheshin

Aug 7, 2022

William F. (Bill) Woycheshin , 84, passed away on August 7, 2022, at his home after a lengthy illness. William was born in Marlin, TX to Frank and Maggie Woycheshin. They later moved to Waco where he grew up and attended school. In 1961 Bill enlisted in the Air Force and served 4 years in Lincoln, NE where he met...

Billy Anderson

Billy Anderson

Aug 2, 2022

Billy Ray Anderson, 89, of Lorena, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2022. Graveside services will be Saturday, August 6, 2022 at 11:00 am, with Rev. Jim Daniels officiating, at Richland Cemetery, 485 CR 3418, Mertens, Texas 76666. Mr. Anderson was born on October 2, 1932, in Emmitt, Texas to William F. and Sara Ethel (Carroll) Anderson. He grew up...

Mary Ellen Bullock (Nix)

Mary Ellen Bullock (Nix)

Aug 1, 2022

Our beloved Mary Ellen Nix Bullock went to be with her Lord Jesus on August 1, 2022, with her loving and devoted sister, Lela Belle at her side. Ellen was a drum majorette and football sweetheart at Moody High and later attended Four Square College. Ellen was married to the late David Bullock for 67 years and is survived by...

Roselyn Henry

Roselyn Henry

Jul 31, 2022

Our loving mom, Roselyn “Rose” Henry, of Waco, TX passed from this Earth on Sunday, July 31, 2022, at the age of 78, following a lengthy battle with MS. Rose was born on October 6, 1943, to Elo and Lorene Green in Rosebud, Texas. She graduated from Reicher High School in 1961. She spent most of her life as a...

Edward Vrana

Edward Vrana

Jul 30, 2022

Our loving dad, Edward “Slim” James Vrana, of Waco, TX was called home to the Lord on Thursday, July 30, 2022, at the age of 85. He is peacefully reunited with his wife and our mother, Martha Kirkland Vrana. Born January 3, 1937, he was raised in West, Texas by his parents Joseph and Sophie Vrana. Ed graduated from West...

James Wilson Donaho

James Wilson Donaho

Jul 27, 2022

James “Jim” Wilson Donaho February 3, 1947 - July 27, 2022 Jim Donaho , 75 of Coolidge, formally of Austin, Texas, passed away on July 27, 2022 at his home. Services with military honors will be at 10:00 am Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at Armour Cemetery in Coolidge, Texas (275 CR 186, Coolidge, Texas 76635, see Map below.). Jim was...