Obituaries

Juan Miguel Gongora Garcia

Juan Miguel Gongora Garcia

Feb 8, 2025

Sr. Juan Miguel Góngora, de Waco Tx, falleció el 08 de febrero de 2025 a la edad de 81 años rodeado de toda su familia, después de una valiente lucha contra el cáncer. Los servicios se llevarán a cabo el día martes 11 de febrero a las 6:00 p.m. en OakCrest Funeral Home, 4250 Bosque Blvd, Waco, TX. El Sr....

John S. Jarboe

John S. Jarboe

Feb 7, 2025

John Stevens Jarboe July 29, 1933 - February 7, 2025 John S. Jarboe , age 91, of Waco, Texas, died February 7, 2025. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at St. Jerome Catholic Church, 9820 Chapel Rd., Woodway, Tx. Rosary will be recited at 9 a.m. prior to the mass. Burial will follow...

James Jones

James Jones

Feb 2, 2025

James Lyle Jones, age 66, passed away on February 2, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Visitation is scheduled for 6:00-8:00 P.M., Wednesday, February 5,2025 at McCurdy Funeral Home in Lockhart, Texas. Service will be 10:00 A.M., Thursday, February 6, 2025 at Bethel Primitive Baptist Church in McMahan, Texas with burial to follow at Jeffery Cemetery. He was born to...

Juan "Johnny" Bernal, III.

Juan "Johnny" Bernal, III.

Feb 2, 2025

Juan was born on September 15, 1990. He was a very talented boy who loved playing baseball, fishing, throwing the football with his uncles, and walking his niece and nephews to the store. Juan was a very quiet man who kept to himself. He loved his family deeply. On the weekends, he loved to chill outside and hang out with...

Sandra Ramon

Sandra Ramon

Feb 1, 2025

Sandra Ramon, age 59, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 1, at Providence Hospital surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on January 23, 1966 in Dallas, Texas to Adela Martinez Gonzales and Claudio Ramon. Sandra truly lived life to the fullest, and will always be remembered for her contagious laughter, the joy she brought to others and her...

Christine Apsey

Christine Apsey

Jan 29, 2025

Christine S. Apsey, 01/30/1947 - 01/29/2025. passed away unexpectedly, preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Hazel Allensworth; brothers, Ross, Richard, Terry and Kenny; sisters, Phyllis and Cynthia; and husband, James F. Apsey. She is survived by sister, Patricia Lair; brother, Michael Allensworth and his wife, Shelly; daughters, Kimberly Heslin and spouse, Paul of West LaFayette, IN., Dawn Apsey...

Lee Skrabanek

Lee Skrabanek

Jan 26, 2025

Thelma Lee Skrabanek, 96, formerly of Waco, passed away peacefully January 26, 2025 in Marble Falls, TX. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, January 31, at the Lake Shore Drive Church of Christ with Ministers Ernie Christie and Greg Neill officiating. Lee was born October 24, 1928 in Paris, TX. to Leonard and Ruth Kent....

Adam Garrett

Adam Garrett

Jan 22, 2025

Adam Garrett, 43, of Hallsburg, TX passed away on January 22, 2025 at Baylor Scott and White Hospital in Waco. A memorial service will be held at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Boulevard, Waco on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Duane Hoxworth and Pastor Billy Burchfield officiating. A memorial video honoring his life will be shown...

Janet Dietz

Janet Dietz

Jan 22, 2025

Janet was born in Abbeyville, LA to Joe and Olita Bertrand. Janet married Jerry on April 28, 1984 and lived in Beaumont until 2018 when they moved to Bruceville. She was a wonderful and graceful dancer - especially to Cajun music. She enjoyed singing with her God-given voice that He appreciated! She will be remembered most for her love of...

Ruby Reyes Ballou

Ruby Reyes Ballou

Jan 19, 2025

Ruby Reyes-Ballou, 54 of Waco, Texas passed away on January 19, 2025 in Waco, Texas. Visitation will be held from 6-8:00pm on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at OakCrest Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at Rosemound Cemetery. Ruby was born in Waco, Texas to Eloisa Reyes and Bruce Slago on March...

Juan Seledon Delgado

Juan Seledon Delgado

Jan 16, 2025

En memoria a Juan Seledón Delgado, fue conocido como “El Abuelo” por todos sus nietos y bisnietos. Don Juan nació el mero día de San Juan, que fue el día 24 de junio 1935. Él fue un gran hijo para sus padres y también fue un esposo que siempre vio por su esposa, y sus hijos que no les faltara...

Billy D. Warren

Billy D. Warren

Jan 10, 2025

BILLY DOYLE WARREN 1930 - 2025 Billy Warren passed away on January 10, 2025 in Waco. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, January 15, at Oakcrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd., Waco, Texas at 1:00 pm with visitation one hour prior at 12 pm. Dr. Randy Hughes, founder of Shepherd’s Rest Ministry and retired pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church...

Martin Gonzalez Sanchez

Martin Gonzalez Sanchez

Jan 8, 2025

Martin González Sánchez falleció el 8 de enero de 2025 a la edad de 59 años en BSW, en el momento de su fallecimiento Martin estaba rodeado de su amorosa familia. La visita será el 16 de enero de 6 a 8 p.m. en la funeraria OakCrest, la misa de cuerpo presente se llevará a cabo el 17 de enero...

Ernest "Lee" Wilson

Ernest "Lee" Wilson

Jan 7, 2025

Waco, Texas – (Ernest) Lee Wilson, a beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and uncle, passed away on January 7, 2025. Born in Miles City, Montana on November 24, 1950, to JL and Phyillis Wilson, Lee carried on the legacy of fourth generation cattle ranchers on the expanded 1882 homestead. Soon joined by his brother and sister, Dick and Helen,...

Ross Thomas Thornton, III.

Ross Thomas Thornton, III.

Jan 5, 2025

Ross Thomas Thornton, III. went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 5, 2025 in Waco, Texas. Ross was born on July 6, 1967 in Waco to Ross Thomas Thornton, Jr. and Georgiana Thornton Bussey. Ross was a Texan through and through, which included his passion for football…specifically Texas college football. He was very loyal and...

Judy Harris

Judy Harris

Jan 3, 2025

Judy Ann Harris, 63, of Waco Texas, passed away on January 3, 2025, in Waco, Texas. She was born on June 6, 1961, to Cleo and Deloris Carey in Decatur, Illinois. Judy attended McLennan Community College and earned her Child Development Associates. She married James M. Harris, III. on October 15, 1983 and they had 3 children: Crystal, Joshua, and...

James Wright

James Wright

Jan 3, 2025

James Alvis Wright – Texas Ranger Captain, retired. A Memorial Service is scheduled for 11 A.M, Thursday, January 16, 2025 at OakCrest Funeral Home. Born August 22, 1929 in Hamilton County, Texas to Armon & Estella Wright. He graduated from Hamilton High School in 1947. James then worked for John Deere Implement Co. in Waco. He married Laura Harcrow of...

Steven Becerra

Steven Becerra

Dec 30, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Steven Andrew Becerra, a beloved son, father, and brother who left this world on 12/30/2024 at age 26. He was surrounded by love and family during his final moments. His kind heart and warm spirit will forever be remembered. Steven was born on August 8, 1998 in Waco, TX...

Aubrey L. (Tommy) Tucker, Jr.

Aubrey L. (Tommy) Tucker, Jr.

Dec 29, 2024

He was born in Stamford, Texas on August 22, 1932 to Aubrey Lee Tucker, Sr. and Argie Garrett Tucker. His family moved to Waco when he was in junior high. In 1949, Tommy graduated from Waco High School at the age of 16, attended UT Arlington at 17, and was drafted into the Army and served during the Korean War...

Mildred Fleming Dixon

Mildred Fleming Dixon

Dec 27, 2024

Mildred lived a full and loving life. She died peacefully at age 100 on December 27, 2024, at a local hospital with her loving and dedicated daughter, Marian Funderburk, at her side. Services will be held at OakCrest Funeral Home on Thursday, January 2, 2024 at 1:00 pm with visitation following. Burial will be Saturday, January 4, 2024 at 12:00...