Obituaries

Jan 7, 2018

Gloria J. Evans of Gholson passed away Sunday, Jan 7, 2018 at Baylor Scott and White Hospital of Waco. According to her wishes, cremation was arranged by OakCrest Funeral Home of Waco. She is survived by her husband, E C Evans; daughter, Brenda Holmes of Mesquite, son, Doug Drumm of Decatur, son, Trey Evans of Texarkana and Sherry Kelley of...

Jan 6, 2018

Travis Daniel (Dan) Watts, 75, passed away on January 6 at home with his wife and daughter by his side. Dan was born on July 23, 1942, in Corpus Christi, TX, to Tony and Iva Joe Watts, but he grew up in San Angelo. He married his wife, Dina, in Este, Italy, where they met while he was working as...

Jan 5, 2018

Jan 5, 2018

Alvina “Nina” Marie Diaz gained her wings on Friday January 5, 2018. She was born December 23, 1980 in Waco, TX. Services will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at OakCrest Funeral Home. She was proceeded in death by her parents Benito Robles, Guadalupe Robles, and son Jose Manuel Diaz. She is survived by her...

Jan 5, 2018

Orlando Daniel Garcia, 56, of Waco, Texas passed away Friday January 5, 2018. Funeral services are 1 pm Thursday, January 11, 2018 at OakCrest Funeral Home, with burial to follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 6 pm on Wednesday, January 10, 2018, with Prayer service at 7pm also at OakCrest Funeral Home. Orlando was born August 3, 1961...

Jan 4, 2018

Gertrud Muscheike London Graham, 90, of Waco, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2018. Rosary and funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday, January 8, at OakCrest Funeral Home followed by burial at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 7, at the funeral home. Gerdi, affectionately known as Oma, was a member of St. Louis...

Jan 3, 2018

Helen Hicks Gaylor, 102, of Waco, Texas left this life to be with Jesus Wednesday, January 3, 2017. Graveside services will be 3:00 pm on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Chilton Cemetery, Chilton, Texas with Rev. Carroll Hambrick, officiating. Visitation with family and friends will be 6:00 to 8:00 pm Friday, January 5, 2018, at OakCrest Funeral Home. This lovely...

Jan 3, 2018

Bobbie Jean Monthie Richter Welch, of Hewitt, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at Senior Care of Hewitt after a lengthy illness. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9, at the Gerald Cemetery. Pastors Randy Scrivener and Eddie Ray Scheler Jr. will officiate. Bobbie was a local hairdresser, enjoyed bowling, and the Dallas Cowboy football games. She helped...

Jan 3, 2018

Calvin Walter Polster, 82, of Waco, Texas passed away January 3, 2018. Services will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, January 8, 2018 at OakCrest Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Park. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, January 7, 2018 at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Boulevard. Calvin was born March 20, 1935 in...

Jan 3, 2018

Woodrow Carlile passed away on Wednesday, January 3 at Providence Hospital after a short illness. A memorial service to honor his life will be held at 1:30 pm on Saturday, January 6 at Oak Crest Funeral Home with Rev. Charlie Dodd officiating. Visitation with the family will be at the funeral home on Friday from 5pm to 7pm. Woodrow "Woodie"...

Dec 30, 2017

Leann Marie Olsen, 59, of Waco passed away Saturday, December 30, 2017. A memorial service to honor her life will be held Wednesday, January 3 at 11 am at Grace Temple Baptist Church, 3825 Bosque Blvd. with Dr. Craig Klempnauer officiating. Leann was born April 3, 1958 in Waco to Edward and Marie Benda. She was a Reicher High School...

Dec 30, 2017

Mary Margaret Ingram Sep. 1, 1926 – Dec. 30, 2017 Mary M. Ingram, 91, of Waco, died at home Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 8, at Mart Cemetery. Mary was a graduate of Baylor University where she studied radio broadcasting and education. She worked in radio and as a teacher before working as...

Dec 30, 2017

Dec 30, 2017

Born Terri Lynn Woodward on November 18, 1957 in McKinney, Texas to William James and Geraldine Woodward, who preceded her in death, Terri went home to be with her Lord early Saturday morning at Hillcrest Hospital. We rejoice in the knowledge that she will not face “any more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain:...

Dec 29, 2017

Manuel Perez III, 46, of Waco also known to many as Jr. passed away on December 29, 2017. Services will be 11 am Friday, January 5, 2018 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Manuel Jr. was loved by many. He was a great son, brother, father, and more to many others. He had a big...

Dec 28, 2017

Mark Alan Boyd August 11, 1953 - December 28, 2017 Mark passed away unexpectedly on December 28, 2017. Services will be January 3, 2018 at 10:00 at OakCrest Funeral Home with Reverend Kip Osborne officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be January 2, 2018 from 6 - 8 at OakCrest. Mark Alan Boyd was born August 11,...

Dec 26, 2017

Vickie Laine Elkins 61, of Waco, Texas passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2017. A Memorial Service will be 12 Noon on December 30, 2017 at OakCrest Funeral Home, with Rev. Ronnie Holmes, officiating. Vickie was born in Fort Worth, Texas to Donald and Ella Louise (Lopez) Minter, on November 6, 1956. She graduated from high school and worked in several...

Dec 25, 2017

Maria Garay 73, of Waco, Texas passed away on Monday December 25, 2017 at her residence. Funeral services will be 12 Noon to 2 pm Thursday, December 28, 2017 at OakCrest Funeral Home, with burial to follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Maria was born in Mexico on August 15, 1944 to Gregorio Garay and Tomasa Rubio. She made her home in...

Dec 25, 2017

Ellen L. Geisler, 80, of Waco, passed away on Christmas Day, Monday, Dec. 25. 2017, after a brief illness. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 29, at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Boulevard, with Dr. Tillman Rodabough officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 28, at OakCrest Funeral Home. Ellen was born...

Dec 24, 2017

Obituary for Kevin Barry Gerard Christopher McAndrew [December 21, 1958 – December 24, 2017] Kevin Barry Gerard Christopher McAndrew was born on December 21, 1958, to John McAndrew and Mary Catherine Mulderig McAndrew in St. Louis, Missouri, and was the third of five children. He graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas High School in 1977 in Florissant, Missouri, and went abroad...