Obituaries
Leslie Beth Oxner
Mar 22, 2022
Leslie Beth Oxner, 95, of Lorena, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday morning, March 22, 2022, passing away peacefully at home. Visitation will be from 5pm to 7pm, Monday, March 28th at Oakcrest Funeral Home. Services will be at 10am, Tuesday, March 29th at the Johnson Drive Church of Christ in McGregor, Billy Wilson officiating. Burial will follow...
Jesus Perez
Mar 20, 2022
Jesus Santiago Perez, 22, of Waco, Texas passed away on March 20, 2022. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 am March 30, 2022, at St. Francis on the Brazos Catholic Church, with Rev. Eduardo Jazo as Celebrant, with burial to follow at Oakwood cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 pm with Rosary service at 7:00 pm on Tuesday March...
Melba Ruth Hafer
Mar 20, 2022
Melba Ruth Hafer, 90, of Waco passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022. Melba was born April 11, 1931 in College Station, Texas to Gus “Pete” and Gussie Endler Beyer. After graduating from Nederland High School in Nederland, Texas, Melba attended St. Paul School of Nursing in Dallas, Texas and graduated as a registered nurse. In 1953, she married Henry David...
Gloria Marton
Mar 16, 2022
Gloria Ramilo Marton was born on December 9, 1932, to Casimiro and Patricia Ramilo in the town of Tanauan, a province of Batangas in the Philippines. Growing up with strict, disciplinarian parents during World War II, Gloria's formative years resulted in a lifetime of frugality and a deep devotion to her faith. As the eldest child, Gloria developed a strong...
Billene Simmons
Mar 13, 2022
Billene Blansit Simmons, of Waco, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2022, at the age of 54. Visitation will be from 6pm to 8pm Friday, March 18 at OakCrest Funeral Home. Her life will be celebrated at a graveside service on Saturday, March 19 at 10am at Oakwood Cemetery. Billene was born May 9, 1967, to Billie Earl and Bertha Lanelle...
Kyng Staples
Mar 13, 2022
On January 21, 2022 a little angel entered into the loving arms of his earthly parents; Pricilla Kinney and Samuel Staples, in Waco, Texas. Late in the afternoon of March 13, 2022 Kyng returned into the loving arms of his Heavenly father. During his short time with his parents and family, he brought a great deal of joy to them,...
Albert Hernandez
Mar 12, 2022
Albert Hernandez, Jr., AJ (aka: Apple Jacks), was born in Waco, Tx on March 18, 1990. His personality was bigger than life. He loved to laugh and make others laugh. He brought sunshine to everyone, even on their darkest days. He never met a stranger; he was loved by everyone. He was an amazing son; although we had some difficulty,...
Joe Bravo
Mar 9, 2022
Joe Bravo Sr., 94, of Waco, Texas (Sand-Town), passed peacefully with his loved ones by his side at his residence. Joe was born on April 7, 1927. He was the first child and son of Marie and John Bravo. He was a very hard-working man who effortlessly provided for his family. Joe was a veteran who served his country in...
Robby Routly
Mar 8, 2022
Robby (Rob) Mark Routly, 60, of Waco, was called home to our Lord on March 9, 2022 after a long battle with Huntington’s Disease. Rob was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on January 18, 1962. He grew up in the cities of Romulus, MI and Richardson, TX. Rob is survived by his parents, Larry and Mary Routly of Waco, TX;...
Lyn Gail Powers
Mar 6, 2022
Lyn Gail Powers was one of a kind, and she made that kind entirely her own. She went home to be with her Lord Jesus and all her family and friends who had gone before her on March 6th 2022. She resides there now looking forward to the day she can be reunited with all her loved ones. She was...
Dr. Joyce Jones
Feb 28, 2022
OBITUARY FROM THE AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS The American Guild of Organists celebrates the life of Dr. Joyce Jones, FAGO (1933–2022) who died in Waco, Tex., on February 28, 2022, at the age of 89. Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 13, 2022 from 3:00–5:00 p.m. at the OakCrest Funeral Home (4520 Bosque Blvd, Waco, TX 76710). A funeral...
Billy J. "Bill" Williams
Feb 28, 2022
Bill Williams was born on a farm near Kosse, Texas, on August 20, 1926, to Clifton and Iona Williams, one of four sons. As a young man he helped his father in the fields and his mother in the kitchen. During those times he dreamed of a future outside of farm life. His journey began at age 18 when he...
Betty Ross Crook
Feb 28, 2022
Betty Ross Crook Betty Ross Crook was born on August 16, 1927, in Natchitoches, LA. The world lost a brilliant light on February 28, 2022, when Betty was welcome into eternity by her Heavenly Father. Betty’s parents John H. Ross and Edna Allison “Allie” Wallette knew their daughter was inquisitive and spiritual from an early age. Before considering moving from...
Kenneth Grandberry
Feb 27, 2022
Kenneth James Grandberry passed away on February 27, 2022, in San Antonio, TX. He was born in Waco, Texas, on January 25, 1952. Kenneth was proceeded in death by his parents, Lester, and Jimmie (Haliburton) Grandberry. He is survived by his daughter Ayanna (Roderick) Jarrett; daughter Kendra (Frank) Hill; sister Celeste (Kenneth) Green; brother Anthony (Sue) Grandberry; sister Pamela (Tim)...
Jack N. Floyd
Feb 24, 2022
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Maria Leon
Feb 21, 2022
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Newton Loy Harris, Sr.
Feb 19, 2022
Newton Loy Harris passed away peacefully at home on February 19, 2022. A graveside service will be held at Oakwood Cemetery on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at 10:00 AM. Visitation will be held Monday, February 21, 2022 at OakCrest Funeral home from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Lunch will be held at George’s Banquet Hall at 11:30 AM on February...
Melinda Reid
Feb 17, 2022
Martha “Melinda” Breeding Reid passed away February 17, 2022 after a brief illness. A Celebration of Life will be held at Christ Church Waco, 1008 Jefferson Ave, Waco, TX at 2:00 on March 19, 2022, reception to follow in the parish hall. There will be no visitation or graveside service. Melinda was born in Abilene, Texas on February 27, 1941,...
Bobbie Grace Rainer
Feb 17, 2022
Bobbie Grace Rainer August 26, 1947- February 17, 2022 Bobbie Rainer 74, of Groesbeck, Texas passed away on February 17, 2022 Surrounded by her loved ones. Services will be at the OakCrest Funeral Home Chapel, 4520 Bosque Blvd, Waco at 1:00 PM with the Rev. Kip Osborne officiating. A memorial video prepared by OakCrest Funeral Home honoring her life will...
Darryl Benton
Feb 16, 2022
Darryl "DB" Benton August 18, 1952 - February 16, 2022 Darryl Carlton Benton, 69, of Waco, Texas passed away at his home on February 16, 2022. Darryl was born August 18, 1952 in Waco, Texas to Carlton and Andye Sue Benton. He graduate4d from Waco High School in 1970. After high school, he served his country in the United States...
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