Obituaries

Feb 15, 2019

Wanda Lou Winningham Gordon, longtime resident of Waco passed away Friday, February 15, 2019 in Sunset Home, Clifton, Texas. Wanda was born in Waco, Texas on August 16, 1929, the daughter of Julius Vernon and Mildred Lurean (Oliver) Winningham. A service for Mrs. Gordon will be held Thursday, February 21, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of OakCrest Funeral...

Feb 14, 2019

Josefna Trevino Udell of China Spring, known to family and friends as Fina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at the age of 85. She will be remembered for her love for her family, her joyful laugh, and playful sense of humor. Her generous spirit was a blessing in many ways to her family and friends as well...

Feb 14, 2019

Dan Carroll May 3, 1925 - February 14, 2019 Dr. Daniel Marion Carroll, Jr., of Waco, was born May 3, 1925, in Bluefield, West Virginia, to Daniel Marion Carroll, Sr., and Leticia "Lettie" Celestial Smith Carroll, and passed away February 14, 2019, at the age of 93. Services will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, February 19, at Columbus Avenue...

Feb 12, 2019

Charles Jackson Nunn, 79, of Waco passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at Providence Hospital. Services will be Friday, February 15 at 2 pm at Highland Baptist Church with Rev. Mark Wible officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, February 14 from 6 to 8 pm at OakCrest Funeral Home. Charles was born August 29, 1939 in Ben Wheeler, Texas to William...

Feb 10, 2019

Katybell Esther Rodenbeck MIkus was born December 3, 1925 in Detmold, Texas, Milam County, the fourth daughter of William and Margaret Unnasch Rodenbeck. She grew up in the Detmold community near Thorndale in a loving family with five sisters and two brothers. Katy graduated from Thorndale High School in 1942. She worked in the family business until she married Jesse...

Feb 10, 2019

Santos was born September 8, 1934 in Gurley, Falls County, Texas to Santos and Isabella (Mendoza) Pena. As was the custom at that time, after completing third grade he went to work to help provide for the family. This work ethic was continued throughout his life. He was a kind and gentle soul to all, and believed in providing for...

Feb 10, 2019

Amanda was born November 14, 1991 in Waco Texas to Serena Kay Overman and Nolan Saulter Jr. She grew up in Virginia and moved to Texas in 2014. There was nothing that Amanda didn’t at least try once. She loved music, art, fishing, horse back riding, dancing, her dog, Harley and most of all, her one true love, her daughter,...

Feb 9, 2019

Rosa Avila passed away on Saturday February 9th, to be with our Lord and Savior. A Graveside Service will be 10 a.m. Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Old Perry Cemetery in Moody, TX. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at OakCrest Funeral Home 4520 Bosque Blvd. Waco, TX. She was born on January 10, 1935 in Yorktown,...

Feb 9, 2019

Bart Giles Horn, 84, of Lorena, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2019 in Waco. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, February 13 at 1 pm at OakCrest Funeral Home with Pastor Heath Kirkwood and Rev. Curtis Holland officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be Tuesday, February 12 from 5 to 7 pm at the funeral home....

Feb 5, 2019

Julia Alvarez Gonzales of Waco passed in peace at the age of 90. Born March 16, 1928 in Mexia, Texas, she passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019. She was preceded in death by her father, Luz Alvarez; mother, Dolores Alvarez; husband, Epifanio Gonzales, and two children, Josie and Frankie Gonzales of Taylor Texas. Julia is survived by nine children, Edward...

Feb 3, 2019

Leland Morgan, 67, of Waco, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019. A memorial service will be held at 11 am Friday, February 8 at OakCrest Funeral Home with minister Ernie Christie officiating. Leland was born November 17, 1951 in Seminole, Texas to Doyle and Edna Morgan. After graduation from Waco High Leland enlisted in the US Army and was stationed...

Feb 1, 2019

Jan 28, 2019

Obituary is forthcoming

Jan 26, 2019

Richard Newton Ewing, 89, of Waco, went home to his Heavenly Father on Saturday, January 26, 2019. Graveside services will be Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at 11 am, at Chapel Hill Cemetery with Reverend Debbie Rarick officiating Richard was born April 26, 1929 in Waco to Charley and Bonnie Lee (Ledbetter) Ewing. He attended South Bosque School and was one...

Jan 23, 2019

Rolando S. Olvera, Sr. 31 de marzo, 1935 23 de enero 2019 El Sr.Roland S. Olvera, Sr., de 83 anos, de Waco, Texas fallecio el miercoles 23, de enero, 2019 en su residencia. Servicios funebres seran el lunes 28 de enero alas 10:00 am en OakCrest Funeral Home, con el pastor Pat Riley oficiando. Entierro en Oakwood Cemetery. Velorio sera...

Jan 17, 2019

Sara Don Cocke Wright, 87, of Waco, passed away on January 17, 2019, with family and friends by her side. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 22, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Oakcrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Boulevard. Reverend Dr. Leslie King will officiate her funeral on Wednesday, January 23 at 11:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Waco. Burial...

Jan 17, 2019

Robert (Bob) Talley, 85 of Waco, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on January 17, 2019. Bob was born on a farm near Moody, Texas on September 9, 1933, to Walter and Louella Talley. He was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters; Dorothy Eck, Frances Adams, and Betty Carter. He leaves...

Jan 16, 2019

Gregory “Greg” Stewart Johnson, 61, of Waco, passed away January 16, 2019 at 3:35 am. At the time of his passing, he was a recent resident of Garland. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 24, from 6-8 pm at Oakcrest Funeral Home. Homegoing services will be held on Friday, January 25, at 1:00 pm at Oakcrest Funeral Home with...

Jan 13, 2019

Florence Oliver, 91, of Carrollton, Texas entered into eternal rest on January 13, 2019. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 12 p.m. Noon Thursday, Jan. 17, at St. Louis Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, at OakCrest Funeral Home, followed by the Rosary at 7 p.m. Florence was...

Jan 13, 2019

David Arthur Elmore September 29, 1947 - January 13, 2019 David Arthur Elmore passed away peacefully on January 13, 2019 at the age of 71, surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 29, 1947 in Corsicana and lived his entire life as a proud Texan, a wonderful husband, and dedicated father. David was preceded in death by his...