Obituaries

Mar 14, 2019

Timothy Michael Vogel, age 60, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 14, 2019. Tim was born in San Luis Obispo, California on August 31,1958. He was born to Clara Ann Roets Vogel and Leonard A. Vogel. Growing up in Waco, Texas, Tim attended St. Louis Catholic Church and school. He graduated from Richfield High School in...

Mar 14, 2019

Ruth “Ruthie” Murphree Steinke, 88, took her Savior’s hand and entered her Heavenly home on March 14, 2019. A Celebration of her life will begin on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 as the family will receive visitors from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., at OakCrest Funeral Home, with funeral service following at 11:00 a.m., with Pastor Lee Farmer, and Chaplains Mike Ferguson...

Mar 13, 2019

Ronald Frank Zahirniak departed this life on March 13, 2019 with his wife Lana by his side. Funeral services will be at OakCrest Funeral Home on Saturday, March 16 at 10 am, Ernie Christie and Bobby Wheat officiating. Interment will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Ronnie, known as “Zeke” growing up, was born on March 7, 1944 to Opal and...

Mar 12, 2019

Dwane Quinton Smith passed away March 12, 2019 in Lampasas, TX at the age of 84. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 15th at OakCrest Funeral Home with Mr. Ernie Christie officiating. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. prior to the service. Dwane will then be laid to rest at Dobyville Cemetery in Burnet, TX at 3:00 p.m....

Mar 12, 2019

John L Holder was born in Brownwood, TX, December 25, 1943 and finished his race on earth on March 12, 2019 at his home in Waco, TX. John spent his early childhood in Indian Creek, TX and attended schools in Brooksmith and Avoca before ending up in Stamford, TX and graduating from Stamford High School in 1961. After high school,...

Mar 9, 2019

A memorial service celebrating the life of Melanie Pouncey will be held at 2 pm on Saturday. March 16th . Mel left this earth to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 9 2019. Melanie was born Sept. 14, 1950 in DeRidder, Louisiana to Carroll and Virginia Pouncey. She lived and loved life to the absolute fullest, defying...

Mar 8, 2019

Mar 7, 2019

Jacqueline E.R. Lees passed away the morning of March 7th 2019, surrounded by her family at Providence Hospice Center. She was 91.Memorial service will be held March 16th at 11AM in the Chapel at Woodway United Methodist Church. Jackie was born September 21,1927 to Elsie and LT. Commander Evelyn Leppan of the Royal Navy, in Weymouth Dorset England. She had...

Mar 5, 2019

Betty Jean Purvis Christian, long-time coordinator for the Baylor University Honors Program, died early Tuesday morning, March 5, 2019, after a prolonged struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. A faculty wife and mother of four, she was greatly loved by family, friends, and her Honors students for her steady presence, her quick laugh, and her servant’s heart. A memorial service for Betty...

Mar 5, 2019

Marie Leanos, 82, of Waco, passed away on March 5, 2019 at her home surrounded by friends and loved ones after a seven-month battle with Pancreatic Cancer. A Rosary and funeral Mass will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at St. Jerome Catholic Church, 9820 Chapel Road, Waco with Rev. James Ekeocha and Rev. Rakshaganathan Selvaraj presiding. Marie...

Mar 4, 2019

Gilbert Nevarez Fraga, 72 years old of Waco, Texas passed away peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by his loving family on March 4, 2019. A visitation was held on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at OakCrest Funeral Home where good memories were shared by family and friends. Graveside services are at 11:30 am on Friday March 8, 2019 at Oakwood Cemetery....

Mar 4, 2019

Margaret Elizabeth Hulan nee Freeman passed away on Monday, March 4, 2019, in her home surrounded by family and friends. She was born on December 29, 1933, in Nashville, TN. A member of the National Honor Society, she graduated from Nashville's Central High School, where her academic success qualified her for attendance to any state college. She chose, instead, to...

Mar 3, 2019

Theresa (Terri) Girvan Lauderdale (June 4, 1967- March 3, 2019) Terri Lauderdale (age 51) of Georgetown, Texas passed away on March 3, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer. A Service will be Saturday March 9, 2019 at 10:00 am at Zion Lutheran church 6001 FM 115, Georgetown, TX 78626 with Pastor...

Mar 3, 2019

Simon Moses Sandoval, 74, of Waco, Texas went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 3, 2019. The family will receive visitors from 5 pm to 7 pm, with the Rosary to follow at 7 pm, recited by Mr. Ricky Alderete, on Friday, March 8, 2019 at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd., Waco, Texas 76710. A memorial service...

Feb 28, 2019

Feb 25, 2019

RICHARD KENNETH “KEN” BATES Richard Kenneth “Ken” Bates, age 88, went to join his heavenly Father, February 25, 2019. He lived his life to his fullest potential serving Jesus Christ, the Lord of his life for over 40 years. Richard Kenneth Bates was born August 18, 1930 in Ada, Oklahoma. He was the only child and son born to the...

Feb 25, 2019

Helen Woodall Lee, 94, of Waco, went peacefully with the Lord, on February 25, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. A graveside service will be at Fairview Cemetery in Hubbard at 2 p.m. Friday March 1st with Pastor Ricky Woodall of First Baptist Hubbard officiating. Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28th, at...

Feb 24, 2019

Karla Denise Warren, 47, of Waco, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, February 24, 2019. A memorial service will be held Sunday, March 3 at 3 pm at OakCrest Funeral Home with Brother Mike Chance officiating. Karla was born November 10, 1971 in Clifton, Texas to Bill and Sandra Lou (Pilant) Warren. She attended Waco High School. Karla...

Feb 22, 2019

Teri Lynn Cox Stephenson 59, of Waco, passed away Friday, February 22, 2019 at Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest. Services will be 10:00 am Thursday, February 28 at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd. Visitation will be 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, February 27 at the funeral home. Teri was born January 14, 1960 in Waco at Providence...

Feb 17, 2019

Abraham Rodriguez Hernandez, 87, of Waco passed away on February 17, 2019 surrounded by his loved ones. Visitation and prayer service will be from 6:00-8:00 pm Wednesday, February 20, 2019. Burial will be at 10:00 am Thursday, February 21, 2019 at Oakwood Cemetery. Abraham was born March 30, 1931 in Mart, Texas to Eleno and Anita Hernandez. At the age...