Obituaries

Jimmy Smith

Jimmy Smith

Oct 19, 2018

Jimmy Smith, 83, of Waco, passed away Friday, October 19, 2018. Services will be held Tuesday, October 23 at 11 am at Waco Memorial Park in the Mausoleum Chapel. Burial will follow. Jimmy was born, James Roy Smith, Jr. in Waco December 2, 1934 to parents Louise and Roy Smith. He lived in Waco all his life, attending Waco schools...

Travis Melvin Goodwin

Travis Melvin Goodwin

Oct 19, 2018

Travis Melvin "Butch" Goodwin, 71, passed away Friday, October 19, 2018. Visitation will be held from 6-8pm Tuesday, October 23rd at Oakcrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd. in Waco. The funeral will follow Wednesday, October 24th at 10 am in the gym at Oglesby ISD, 120 College St. Oglesby Tx. 76561. Burial will follow at Eagle Springs Cemetery. Butch was...

Luouida Kate Phillips

Luouida Kate Phillips

Oct 16, 2018

Born in Lott, Texas on July 30, 1924 to Thomas and Exer (Fincher) Vinson, Dr. Lu Ouida Vinson Phillips, 94, lived a rich, and selfless life until October 16, 2018, when she was called home by the Lord while surrounded by family and friends. She accepted the Lord as her personal Saviour at a very young age. The First Presbyterian...

Ruth  Erickson

Ruth Erickson

Oct 14, 2018

Ruth Belle Walkup Erickson, age 92, passed away October 14, 2018 in Waco, Texas. Services will be held Friday, October 19 at 1 pm at OakCrest Funeral Home with burial to follow later at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday, October 18 from 5 to 7 at the funeral home. Born near Nara Visa, NM on October 4, 1926...

Johnnie Childs

Johnnie Childs

Oct 11, 2018

Johnnie Maye (Meier) Childs, 83, of Waco went to her maker on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at 6:20 am. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, October 17 at 2 pm at Oakwood Cemetery, 2124 S. 5th Street, with burial to follow. Visitation will be held Tuesday, October 16 from 6 – 8 pm at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd....

Carmen  De Ramirez

Carmen De Ramirez

Oct 7, 2018

Carmen Cubos de Ramirez April 14, 1926 - October 7, 2018 Carmen Cubos de Ramirez, 92 of Waco, passed away on October 7, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loved ones after a long and courageous battle with kidney failure. Services will be on Thursday October 11, 2018 at 10 am at the Oakcrest Funeral Home Chapel, 4520 Bosque...

Jeniel Richardson

Jeniel Richardson

Oct 5, 2018

Jeneil Nicole (nikki) Richardson (nee) Nichols was born on March 26th 1976 to Rhonda K and Bobby Odell Nichols, passed away Friday October 5th in Waco Texas. She was preceded in death by both her paternal and maternal grandparents and close family friend Donald Almond. She leaves behind to memorialize her life: husband Tyrone Richardson, daughter Jordan Schwartz, son Tyler...

Clifford Johnston

Clifford Johnston

Oct 5, 2018

Clifford Johnston, 73, of China Spring, TX passed away on Friday, October 5, 2018 in his home surrounded by family. Mass of Christian Burial will be 12 pm Wednesday, Oct. 17, at St. Louis Catholic Church with Father Ryan Higdon as Celebrant. Private burial will be later at China Spring Cemetery. The Rosary Service led by Dr. Jim Moshinskie will...

Adrian Scott Vaughan

Adrian Scott Vaughan

Oct 1, 2018

Adrian “Scott” Vaughan, 67, of Waco, passed away Monday, October 1, 2018. Graveside services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday, October 4, at Waco Memorial Park, 6623 Interstate 35 S, Robinson, Texas 76706 254-662-1051 Scott was born April 4, 1951 in Austin, Texas. His family moved to Lubbock shortly afterwards. As a teenager, he moved with his family to Waco. He...

Charlene Heath

Charlene Heath

Sep 30, 2018

Charlene Heath Mar. 5, 1934 – Sept. 30, 2018 Alice Charlene Heath, 84, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, September 30, 2018. A service celebrating her life will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3, at OakCrest Funeral Home, Waco, with Rev. Curtis Holland officiating. Charlene was born in Crawford, Texas, to Charles and Martha Edmonds. She grew up...

Benito  Veracruz

Benito Veracruz

Sep 30, 2018

Benito Guardíola Veracruz, 83, of Waco, Texas, passed away on Sunday, September 30, 2018 in Waco after a valiant battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was surrounded by those who loved him and he was at peace as he took his last breath. His viewing will be held on Thursday, October 4, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Oakcrest...

Juan  Senicero

Juan Senicero

Sep 29, 2018

Juan Senicero Sr, of Waco, Texas went to be with the Lord Saturday September 29, 2018, at Providence Hospice Place surrounded by his family and friends peacefully. Visitation of Mr.Senicero will be held Tuesday October 2nd from 6 pm to 8 pm at OakCrest Funeral Home, Service will held Wednesday October 3rd at 7 pm with officiating, Pastor Jaime Zuniga...

Sherri  Martin

Sherri Martin

Sep 29, 2018

Location Rosemound Cemetery Address 3201 S. 12th Street, Waco, TX 76706 Text Directions Email Directions View Map × Text Me Directions Get directions to the event directly to your phone Phone Number: Send × Email Me Directions Get directions to the event directly to your inbox Email: Send Send Flowers for Sherri 's interment

Frank  Pevak

Frank Pevak

Sep 16, 2018

Frank Pevak passed away peacefully at his home in McGregor on Sunday September 16, 2018. He was 90 years old. Frank was born on March 25th, 1928 in Whiting, Indiana. He is proceeded in death by his Mother; Julia Pevak(Zlatarich) Father; Joe John Pevak, Daughter Suzanne Lewis along with 4 brothers and 3 sisters. Survivors include one grandson; Nathan Paul...

Jacqueline Smithson

Jacqueline Smithson

Sep 14, 2018

Jackie M. Smithson Feb. 28, 1942 Sep. 14, 2018 Jackie Cummins Martin Smithson, of China Spring, Texas passed away Friday, September 14, 2018. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Monday, September 17, 2018 at Oakcrest Funeral Home, with Bobby Wheat and Ernie Christie officiating, burial will follow at China Spring Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 pm Sunday, September...

Lucille Cordell

Lucille Cordell

Sep 10, 2018

Lucille S. Cordell November 27, 1922-September 10, 2018 Mrs. Lucille S. Cordell, 95, of Waco passed away Monday, September 10, 2018. Funeral services will be Thursday, September 13, 2018 at 10:00 am at OakCrest Funeral Home, with Ernie Christie and Bobby Wheat officiating. Burial will be at 3:00 pm at Hillcrest Garden of Memory Cemetery in Hillsboro, Texas. Visitation will...

Nancy  Degroot

Nancy Degroot

Sep 9, 2018

The gates of God’s Great Kingdom have been opened for Nancy DeGroot, called by God on Sunday, September, 9 2018, wife of David DeGroot for 38 years. Nancy was 82 years old, born in Putnam, Texas, to Lynn Leroy Williams and Ruth Park Williams, a ranching family. Visitation will be held at OakCrest Funeral Home Friday, September 14, 2018, from...

Deh'Vanni James

Deh'Vanni James

Aug 26, 2018

Deh'Vanni Analise James, 3, of Waco passed away Sunday, August 26, 2018. Services will be held at 4 pm Saturday, September 1 at Living Word C.O.C.I.G., 1005 Dunbar Ave. She will be laid to rest Tuesday, September 4 at 10 am at Waco Memorial Park. Vanni was born July 1, 2015 to Chorey and Heather James. She was a twin...

Cornelio Bravo

Cornelio Bravo

Aug 24, 2018

Cornelio Bravo Sr. also known as “Rabbit” peacefully passed away surrounded by family on August 24, 2018. Cornelio was born on Oct. 17 1934 in Waco, Tx to Juan and Maria Bravo. He was the fifth child out of six and enjoyed his family. He started his long years of working starting at Frank Smith’s Produce as a truck driver...