Obituaries

Jo Ann Looper

Jo Ann Looper

Nov 20, 2024

Jo Ann (Arthur) Looper, 82, died November 20, 2024. Visitation will be 9:30-11:00am on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at OakCrest Funeral Home. Graveside service will be held the same day at 1:00pm at Oakwood Cemetery. Jo Ann was born February 25, 1942, in Amarillo. She married Travis D. Looper on December 7, 1960 in Raton, New Mexico, eloping during a...

Carrie Hilton

Carrie Hilton

Nov 15, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Carrie Lorraine Hilton, beloved wife of the late James C. Hilton, Sr., a devoted mother, and a cherished sister. Carrie peacefully left us on November 15, 2024, at the age of 62. Known for her unwavering kindness, radiant spirit, and deep dedication to her family, she will be profoundly missed by all...

Julius Stockton

Julius Stockton

Nov 13, 2024

Julius Dean Stockton, 20, of Hewitt, TX, passed away in College Station, TX, on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. A celebration of life will be held at Oakcrest Funeral Home on December 7, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. with visitation from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Julius Dean Stockton was born to Tamala and Joshua Stockton on August 23, 2004, in Temple, Texas....

Cheri Coulon

Cheri Coulon

Nov 8, 2024

March 20, 1948 – November 8, 2024 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Cheri Coulon, born on March 20, 1948, in Dallas, Texas, to Delbert Fields and Bobbie Cherry Fields. Cheri passed away peacefully on November 8th, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and joy. Cheri’s story was one of resilience, creativity, and devotion....

Billy Joe Bates, Sr.

Billy Joe Bates, Sr.

Nov 4, 2024

Billy Joe Bates, Sr. passed away November 4, 2024 with his family by his side. Bill is what his friends and family called him. He was born in Waco, TX to John Raymond Bates and Mary Margaret Bates on July 21,1938. There were 8 children born to John and Mary: Johnny Ray Bates, Billy Bates, Tommy Bates, Doyle Lee Bates,...

Wilma Holcomb

Wilma Holcomb

Oct 30, 2024

Wilma Joan Holcomb, age 87, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2024. She was born on February 14, 1937 in Wills Point, Texas to James Edgar Rose and Linnie Mae Flatt Rose. She attended school in Myrtle Springs, Texas. Wilma married Marvin Edward Holcomb on May 29, 1953. Together, they built a family and raised five children: Marvajo, Barbara, Michael,...

Pamela Zorn

Pamela Zorn

Oct 28, 2024

Pam passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 29th, 2024. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on November 6th at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Boulevard, Waco, Texas. A graveside service will be at 10:00 a.m. on November 7th at Oakwood Cemetery with Pastor Jimmy Dorrell officiating. Pam was the eldest of two children born to Thomas and Barbara...

Clemencia Reyes

Clemencia Reyes

Oct 25, 2024

Clemencia Mansolo Reyes Sunrise 11-23-1939 - Sunset 10-25-2024 Clemencia Mansolo Reyes gained her wings on October 25, 2024 surrounded by her family. After a courageous battle with cancer, God needed her more & called her home. Clemencia was full of accomplishments; her main accomplishment was her family. Especially her great grandbabies. Clemencia was preceded in death by her father, Juan...

Joe Jarosek

Joe Jarosek

Oct 21, 2024

Joseph “Joe” Clarence Jarosek passed away on October 21, 2024 in Waco, Texas. Mass Of Christian Burial will be at 1 P.M., Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at St. Louis Catholic Church, Waco, TX. He was born on April 2, 1928 in Thrall, TX to Joe and Hattie Jarosek. Joe attended St. Mary’s School in Taylor, TX. In 1952, Joe joined...

J. Florencio Castillo-Guerrero

J. Florencio Castillo-Guerrero

Oct 17, 2024

J. Florencio Castillo "Lencho" falleció el 17 de octubre de 2024 en Waco, TX, rodeado de su familia. Florencio nació el 14 de marzo de 1956 en Rayón Tierras Coloradas San Luis Potosí, México, hijo de Paulina Guerrero Silva y Gelacio Castillo Ríos. Siendo el hijo mayor, emigró a Waco, TX cuando solo tenía 15 años en busca del sueño...

Tiburcio Piña-Cardenas

Tiburcio Piña-Cardenas

Oct 17, 2024

Tiburcio Piña – Cardenas Don Tiburcio Piña – Cardenas de 94 años de edad, de Waco, Texas, falleció el jueves 17 de octubre, 2024. Don Tiburcio nació en Santa Ana Pinos Zacatecas, México, el 14 de abril, 1930. Su madre, dona Paula Piña, fue buen hijo, esposo, padre, abuelo, y un buen amigo con todos los que conocía. Fue un...

Maxine Hammonds

Maxine Hammonds

Oct 16, 2024

Maxine Brennan Hammonds of Waco, Texas passed away on October 16, 2024. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am October 19 at St. Mary’s Church of the Assumption, 301 S. Harrison St., West, Texas. Father Cyril Ejaidu will officiate. Burial will be at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, 1400 Cemetery Rd., West, Texas. Visitation will be October 18...

Donna Kennedy

Donna Kennedy

Oct 16, 2024

Donna Kennedy, a loving wife, a dedicated mother, adoring grandmother “Didi,” steadfast friend, and servant leader died peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 16th. She was 72. Donna was born in Cooperstown, New York on February 10, 1952 to Minnie and Harold Deuel. The family moved to Orlando, Florida when Donna was a young child. Donna learned about automobiles from...

Marvin Stilwell

Marvin Stilwell

Oct 15, 2024

Marvin "Pops" Stilwell, Jr., of Eddy, passed away on October 15, 2024, peacefully in his home. Marvin was born in Columbus, Ohio on February 01, 1953 to Marvin and Belva Stilwell. He lived most of his life in Killeen, Texas after serving in the United States Army. Marvin relocated to Eddy, Texas in 2014 when he met his sweetheart, Mattie....

Vernon Sauter

Vernon Sauter

Oct 13, 2024

Vern Sauter was a gifted storyteller with impeccable timing and a fantastic sense of humor. He regaled his family and grandchildren with tales of his childhood growing up in Tuttle, North Dakota: his mom having to sew the neck of his pet chicken but she didn’t do a good enough job and water still dribbled out of his neck when...

Sylvia Ramirez

Sylvia Ramirez

Oct 10, 2024

Sylvia Laura Ramirez, 77, of Waco was called to be in God’s loving and eternal arms, as she passed suddenly and peacefully on October 10, 2024. The visitation and Rosary will be from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on October 30, 2024 at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd. Mass of Christian Burial will be on October 31, 2024 at 10:00...

Carol Rowell

Carol Rowell

Oct 8, 2024

March 23, 1935 – Oct 8, 2024 Carol Rowell, 89, passed away suddenly October 8th, 2024 at Providence Hospital in the Presence of family. A celebration of Carol’s life will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, October 12th at Southside Church of Christ, 4800 S. Loop 340 Frontage Rd., Robinson, TX 76706. Pastor Bobby Driver will be officiating. Carol was...

Dominga Rodriguez

Dominga Rodriguez

Oct 7, 2024

Dominga S. Rodriguez September 28,1958 - October 7, 2024 Dominga S. Rodriguez, 66, of Waco went to be her Lord and Savior. Services will be at 10 am Thursday, October 17 with viewing at 9 am at OakCrest Funeral Home with Pastor Rudy Rodriguez officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. Dominga was born September 28, 1958 in Prairie Hill,...

Vincent Perez

Vincent Perez

Oct 5, 2024

Vincent Perez, 71, of Waco TX, passed away on October 5, 2024 in Waco, Texas. All services will be held at OakCrest Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6-8pm with Rosary at 7pm on Thursday, October 17, 2024. 10am service in the chapel at OakCrest on Friday, October 18, 2024. The family will get together at the American Legion 121...

Barbara Belk

Barbara Belk

Oct 3, 2024

Barbara Ann Spivey Belk January 22, 1943 – October 3, 2024 Barbara Belk, 81, peacefully passed away in her home in Waco, on October 3, 2024. Barbara was born on Randolph Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX to Bailey and Viola Spivey. As an Air Force brat, she traveled the world before her dad retired and moved his family...