Obituaries
Bert Wilson
Jul 6, 2020
William “Bert” Wilson, 81, of Waco, passed away on July 6th in Springfield, MO, following a prolonged illness. The family will receive visitors on Thursday, 7/16, at the Oakcrest Funeral Home from 5-7pm. Memorial service will be held on Friday, 7/17, at 10am at his beloved church home – Seventh & James Baptist Church in Waco. In response to current...
Maria Vences
Jul 4, 2020
Maria Santos Vences, 62, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2020. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1:00 pm Monday, July 13, 2020, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Rev. Albert Ruiz as Celebrant. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Maria was born on July 18, 1957 to Gertrudes and Alberta (Ortiz) Cruz, in Tejupilco, Estado de Mexico, Mexico....
Eloy Salinas
Jul 3, 2020
Eloy Salinas July 11, 1948 – July 3, 2020 Eloy Salinas won his battle with Alzheimer’s when he was released into the arms of Jesus on Friday, July 3, 2020. Mass will be 10 a.m. Monday, July 13, at St. Louis Catholic Church with burial in Oakwood Cemetery. Rosary will be 6 p.m. Sunday, July 12, at OakCrest Funeral Home...
Billy Locklar
Jun 29, 2020
Billy Joe “Bill” Locklar passed away of COVID-19 on June 29, 2020 in Waco, TX at the age of 89. Bill was born in Waco, TX where he spent the majority of his life aside from time spent in California, Washington and at sea in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict. Bill was the devoted son of HB and...
Hugh Lamb
Jun 29, 2020
Hugh Green Lamb, 85, of Waco, passed away Monday, June 29, 2020. Mr. Lamb was born January 18, 1935, to parents, Walker and Fannie Mae Lamb. He enjoyed western movies, music and doing a little two-step while wearing his black cowboy hat. He talked about times in his past when he drove trucks and his nickname was “Big Red.” Hugh...
Dr. Alan Cook
Jun 29, 2020
Dr. Alan N. Cook May 14, 1937 - June 29, 2020 Dr. Alan Cook, 83, beloved father and inspiring professor, passed away at home surrounded by family on June 29, 2020. Alan graduated from Waco High in 1955, B.B.A., Baylor University - 1959; M.S. Economics - 1963 ibid; Ph.D. University of Arkansas in Economics. He was preceded in death by...
Jessie Morris
Jun 24, 2020
Jessie Dora Ann McMillan Morris Jessie left us peacefully to be with the Lord on June 24, 2020. She was born November 4, 1926, in Waycross, Georgia, the youngest child of James and Eva (Lastinger) McMillan. At the age of 20, she met John Russell Morris and they were married in 1947. Together they raised three children, Frances Eileen, Phillip...
Suzanne Morgan
Jun 23, 2020
Suzanne Wolz Morgan passed away on June 23, 2020 at the age of 78. Suzanne was born November 7, 1942 in Miami Beach, Florida to Edward Wolz and Martha Ellen Blake Wolz. She was married to Victor Mac Morgan on February 18, 1967 in Atlanta, Georgia. They were married 41 years and lived in Cypress, Texas, where Suzanne was a...
James Harwell
Jun 21, 2020
James Harwell, 67, of Waco Texas passed away Sunday, June 21, 2020 at his home. James is survived by his daughter, Nancy Coffey, and his son, Christopher Worthen. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Brenda Joyce Harwell. He was loved and will be greatly missed. Funeral services will be held at OakCrest Funeral Home in Waco, on...
Evelyn Coffee
Jun 20, 2020
Evelyn F. Coffee Dec. 5, 1935 Jun. 20, 2020 Mrs. Evelyn Frances Coffee, 84, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Rosary will be offered at 9:30 am and Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 am Thursday, June 25, 2020 at St. Mary’s Church of the Assumption, Waco, Texas with Very Rev. Edward...
Robert Lees
Jun 16, 2020
Robert William (Bob) Lees 92 passed away June 16, 2020 . Bob was a veteran of WW2 and The Korean War. He was a electrical engineer by trade. Bob married Jackie in 1954 and spent 65 happy years together .They had two daughters Melody Lees of Chatsworth, CA, and Wendy Nelson of Waco, TX. Bob loved to play the organ...
Annie Terry
Jun 15, 2020
Annie Kasberg Terry, 94, of Waco, went home to our Lord on June 15, 2020, at Providence Village, after a brief illness. Rosary will be led by Deacon Greg George at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 18, at OakCrest Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, June 19th, at 10:00 a.m., at St. Louis Catholic Church in...
Stuart Abens
Jun 15, 2020
Stuart Forrest “Stu” Abens, 59, of Waco went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 15, 2020. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 am on Friday, June 26 at the Highland Baptist Church Life Center, with Pastor Mark Wible officiating. Stu was born November 4, 1960 in Osage, Iowa to parents, Howard and Rita (DeGroote)...
Abel Torres
Jun 12, 2020
Abel M. Torres Jun. 25, 1958 Jun. 12, 2020 Abel Manuel Torres, 61, of Waco, Texas passed away Friday, June 12, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Celebration of Life service will be at 2:00 pm on Saturday June 27, 2020 at OakCrest Funeral Home, with Pastor Andre Chapa officiating. Abel was born on June 25, 1958...
Edmund Sieja
Jun 12, 2020
Edmund “Ed” Sieja of Waco passed peacefully to be with the Lord on June 12, 2020. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, June 17 at 10 am at St. Louis Catholic Church, with Rev. Ryan Higdon officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 16 from 6 to 8 pm, with a Rosary service...
Jailyne Pargas
Jun 12, 2020
Jailyne Katalina Pargas January 19, 2020 June 12, 2020 Jailyne Katalina Pargas , returned to her Heavenly Father, after residing with her earthly parents and family for four months. Katita, as she was called, was born to Omar Torres Pargas and Paola Itzel Castelan on January 19, 2020. Katita was a sweet little angel, always smiling, and showing off her...
Domingo Diaz
Jun 12, 2020
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Paula Hayward
Jun 11, 2020
Paula Susan Hayward passed away peacefully at her home in Waco on Thursday, June 11, 2020. She was born on September 19, 1945 in Los Angeles, California and adopted at birth by Albert and Gladys Sipper. Paula is survived by her husband of 54 years, William Hayward, and three children: Paul Hayward and his wife Rebecca of Hurst, Texas; Mark...
Pamela Archer
Jun 11, 2020
Pam Chandler Archer August 22, 1945 ~ June 11, 2020 Pamela Teresa Chandler Archer, 74, of Waco passed away Thursday, June 11, 2020. Services will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, June 16 at First Baptist Church Woodway with Dr. Paul Sands officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday, June 15 from 5 to...
Bettye Mayo
Jun 10, 2020
Bettye Wemple Mayo passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at the age of 94. She was born August 29, 1925 in Waco, Texas to Mary and Edgar Wemple. She grew up in Waco and attended Waco High School, graduating in May 1943. On September 18, 1943 she married the love of her life, Carson E. Mayo, Jr. to...
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