Obituaries

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...

Carlton W. (Carl) Harris

Carlton W. (Carl) Harris

Dec 27, 2024

Carlton Wayne Harris September 7, 1949 – December 27, 2024 Carlton "Carl" Wayne Harris, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on December 27, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was 75 years old. Born on September 7, 1949, in Waco, TX, Carl was the son of Homer Lee Harris and Ada Mullins Harris. He grew up in...

Ralph Ramirez

Ralph Ramirez

Dec 24, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ralph Ramirez. The Lord called Ralph home on December 24,2024, just one week shy of his 88th birthday. Ralph was born in Waco, Texas to Sam and Hortencia (Pena) Ramirez. In 1956 he graduated from Waco High, where he was a member of the Boxing Club, something of which he was very...

Frances Gerick

Frances Gerick

Dec 23, 2024

Frances Samaniego Gerick Frances Gerick, 69, of Riesel, passed away on December 23, 2024, after a long but courageous battle with cancer. Services will be held on Monday, December 30, at 11 AM at OakCrest Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 3 to 5 PM on Sunday, December 29. Frances was born December 3, 1955, to Delfino Samaniego and Jean...

Barbara Jean Christie

Barbara Jean Christie

Dec 21, 2024

Barbara Jean Christie October 4, 1942 to December 21, 2024. Barbara Christie, loving wife and mother, passed away on December 21, 2024, with family at her side. A graveside service will be held at Hamilton Beeman Cemetery 700 FM Rd 2555, Corsicana, TX 75110 on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024 at 11 a.m. Barbara was born on October 4, 1942 in...

Carolyn Lara-Braud

Carolyn Lara-Braud

Dec 21, 2024

Carolyn Jeannette Weathersbee Lara-Braud, 84 years old, was born January 4, 1940 and passed December 21, 2024. Carolyn fell in her bedroom during the night of December 20th and was ambulanced to Scott and White in Waco where she passed from her injuries on the 21st at about 4:00 pm. Carolyn was the second daughter born to Claude H. Weathersbee...

Octavio Bermudez Lopez

Octavio Bermudez Lopez

Dec 20, 2024

It's with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Octavio Bermudez fondly known as Papi Joe. Octavio was born in Utuado, Puerto Rico on July 15, 1940 and was called to be with the Lord in the city of Waco, Texas on December 20, 2024. He will be remembered for being a loving father, a talented writer, an...

Adriel "Drel" Gonzalez

Adriel "Drel" Gonzalez

Dec 19, 2024

Adriel Aaron Gonzalez, affectionately known as Drel, passed away on December 19, 2024, surrounded by his loving family, at Ascension Providence Hospital. Adriel was born on July 8, 1989, in Waco to Anibal Gonzalez Sr. and Mary Jane Gonzalez. He attended Texas Christian Academy, graduating with the class of 2008. He played football, basketball, and baseball while in high school....

Manuel Pargas Vega

Manuel Pargas Vega

Dec 18, 2024

Manuel Pargas Vega “Manolo” falleció el 18 de diciembre de 2024 en Waco, TX, rodeado de su familia. Manuel nació el 30 de diciembre de 1970 en San Blas - Villa de Cos, Zacatecas, México, hijo de Rubén Pargas y Aurora Vega. Siendo el hijo menor, emigró a los Estados Unidos cuando tenía 19 años en busca del sueño americano...

Winni Weng

Winni Weng

Dec 16, 2024

Winni Yingxia Weng passed away in her loving home on December 16th, 2024. She was born on December 29th, 1976, in FuZhou, China. Baptized around the age of 20, she served at church joyfully. Later, she moved to the United States on December 5th, 1998. On March 29th, 1999, she married Qian Li, and a year later their first son...

Pedro Luna Martinez

Pedro Luna Martinez

Dec 15, 2024

Con gran dolor lamentamos la Partida de Pedro Luna Martinez nacido en febrero 22, 1948 y falleció el 15 de diciembre de 2024. Nuestra familia aprecia mucho sus amables pensamientos y oraciones. Dejo atrás a su esposa, Reynalda Hernández y 10 hijos: Alfredo, Salvador, Delfino, Francisco, Enrrique, Irma, Yolanda, Sara, Lorena, y Gumaro. Para honrar su memoria, Se llevará a...