Obituaries

James Cox

James Cox

Sep 6, 2024

James Edward Cox was born March 5, 1936 in Graham, Young County, Texas to Carlton Edward and Myrtle Sensibaugh Cox. James gained his wings on September 6, 2024. He lived in Graham until he was three months old, then the family moved to Bellevue, Texas where his father had taken over the publication of The Bellevue News upon the death...

Maria Ruiz Garcia

Maria Ruiz Garcia

Sep 4, 2024

Agradecemos a Dios que nos haya dado el gusto de conocer y amar a Maria Ruiz García. Es difícil dejar ir a una persona tan valiosa y sencilla a la vez. Siguiendo su siempre positivo y entusiasta estilo, queremos decir ¡Gracias Maria! Por tu amor, generosidad, incondicional apoyo y sobre todo por tu ejemplo de vida: Gran madre, ama de...

Joyce Kilgo

Joyce Kilgo

Aug 30, 2024

Joyce Kilgo, 81, of Waco, passed away on August 30, 2024 at her home. Services will be at 11:00 am Saturday, September 7, at OakCrest Funeral Home, Waco, with Pastor Ramiro Pena officiating. A visitation will be held that same day beginning at 10:00 am. The burial will be at Rosemound Cemetery, Waco, on Monday, September 9, 2024, at 11:00...

The Rev. Turner Erath Hubby, Iii.

The Rev. Turner Erath Hubby, Iii.

Aug 30, 2024

The Reverend Turner Erath Hubby, III. went home to the Lord on August 30, 2024 in Double Oak, Texas. He was born in Waco, Texas on June 23, 1936, the only child of Turner E. Hubby, Jr. and Christine W. Hubby. Most of Turner’s early years were in the Fort Worth and Mineral Wells area and he graduated from Wichita...

Lynn Shelton

Lynn Shelton

Aug 26, 2024

Lynn Tate Shelton March 6, 1932 - August 26, 2024 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Lynn Tate Shelton (Tate), 92, of Waco, on August 26, 2024. After many years of courageously battling and surviving numerous health issues, Tate faced a severe case of pneumonia and bravely chose the path of hospice care, allowing him...

Brian Pardo

Brian Pardo

Aug 25, 2024

Brian D. Pardo October 1, 1942 - August 25, 2024 Brian Pardo, 82, of Woodway, passed away on August 25, 2024 at St. Catherine’s Providence Village after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Visitation will be at 6:00 PM Thursday, September 5, at OakCrest Funeral Home, Waco. Services and Burial will be at 10:00 AM Friday, September 6, at Oakwood...

Marsha Elaine Daughtry

Marsha Elaine Daughtry

Aug 19, 2024

Marsha Elaine Daughtry, age 72, of Waco, passed away on August 19, 2024 at her residence. A graveside service is scheduled for 9 A.M., Wednesday, August 28 at Waco Memorial Park with Dr. Craig Klempnauer officiating. Visitation will be from 6-8 P.M., Tuesday, August 27 at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd. Waco, Texas. She was born to Joe and...

Phyllis Cunningham

Phyllis Cunningham

Aug 16, 2024

Phyllis Jean Cunningham, 90, of Beverly Hills, passed away on August 16, 2024, at her home surrounded by loved ones. Visitation will be Saturday, August 24th, at OakCrest Funeral Home from 6-8 pm in The Oak Room. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Sunday, August 25th at 2pm at St. Mary’s Catholic Church of the Assumption Waco with...

Margaret May

Margaret May

Aug 15, 2024

Margaret May October 16, 1929-August 15, 2024 Margaret May passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024 in Waco, TX. The family will receive visitors from 5:00-7:00 PM on Monday, August 19th at OakCrest Funeral Home in Waco. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Margaret was born October 16, 1929 in Waco, Texas, the daughter of Benjamin...

Richard Thompson

Richard Thompson

Aug 15, 2024

Richard C. Thompson of Waco, Texas, passed away August 15, 2024 at his home with his loving wife Donna Thompson by his side. He is also survived by his daughter, Tammy Thompson; son, Robert Thompson; sister. Sondra Anderson; sister-in-law, Jennifer McMillan, and brother-in-law, Phillip McMillan. Richard was an avid hunter who held the Boone & Crockett all time record for...

John & Karen Werner

John & Karen Werner

Aug 14, 2024

Dr. Karen Louise Svendsen Werner died Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Hillcrest in Waco. She was 65 years old. Visitation with Karen’s family will be from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 4, at Oakcrest Funeral Home in Waco, with a Recitation of the Holy Rosary immediately following at 7:00pm. Funeral mass will be...

Levi Constancio

Levi Constancio

Aug 13, 2024

Levi Constancio August 18, 1973 – August 13, 2024 On August 13, 2024 Levi Constancio was called home to be with the Lord after a lengthy illness. Levi was born to Alfred and Udelia Constancio in Lubbock, Texas in 1973. He grew up in Waco, Texas, went to school, and took up welding. He was an extraordinary welder by trade...

Francisco Salazar

Francisco Salazar

Aug 8, 2024

Francisco Salazar de 87 años, falleció el jueves 8 de agosto del 2024 en su residencia. Francisco nació el 3 de diciembre del 1936 en Laredo, Texas, de sus padres Abelino Salazar y Feliciana. Francisco fue un buen hijo, esposo, padre, abuelo y amigo de muchos. Siempre dispuesto ayudar a quien lo necesita. Precedido en la muerte por sus padres...

Julianna Azula-Moon  Olvera

Julianna Azula-Moon Olvera

Aug 7, 2024

Julianna Azula-Moon Olvera Passed peacefully in the loving arms of her parents, August 7, 2024. She was born at 1:35pm and passed away at 2:38pm the same day. Julianna was the daughter of Johnny Angel Olvera and Ashlee Nicole Juarez. She is survived by her sibling, Omar Alexander Lozano. Her paternal grandparents are Sonia Rodriguez and Antonio Olvera; and Maternal...

Nolan Hodde

Nolan Hodde

Aug 4, 2024

Nolan Edwin Hodde, 93, 28 days short of his 94th birthday, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2024. Services will be held 11:00 am on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at the Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with a visitation the hour prior to. Nolan was born September 1, 1930 to Charlie and Ellna (Manthei) Hodde. He met Lola Faye Hatfield and...

Jose Rios Rodriguez

Jose Rios Rodriguez

Aug 3, 2024

Jose Antonio Rios Rodriguez, age 71 of Waco, Texas passed away on August 3, 2024 in his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born on June 18, 1953, in Nueva Rosita, Coahuila, Mexico to Cruz Rios Lopez and Benita Rodriguez Vasquez. Jose Antonio is survived by his loving wife, Esperanza Rios. They were married 44 years and raised five...

Magdaleno Deleon, Jr.

Magdaleno Deleon, Jr.

Aug 1, 2024

Magdaleno De Léon, Jr., 62 years old, passed away peacefully on Thursday August 1, 2024, in Waco, Texas. The Rosary service will be Friday August 9, 2024, at 11:30 am at Oakwood Cemetery. Deacon Tony Rocha with Sacred Heart Catholic Church will be officiating the Rosary. Graveside services will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Arrangements are made by OakCrest Funeral Home....

Frankie Carson

Frankie Carson

Jul 30, 2024

Frankie Wyvonne Carson, age 95, of Waco, passed away on July 30, 2024. Visitation is scheduled for 6:00-8:00 P.M., Tuesday, August 6 at OakCrest Funeral Home. Services will be 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, August 7, at Western Heights Baptist Church, 6301 Bosque Blvd. with Brother Kip Osborne officiating. Graveside service to follow at 1:00 P.M. at Chapel Hill Memorial Park, Waco....

Kory Kremer

Kory Kremer

Jul 30, 2024

Kory Allen Kremer, age 49, passed away in Waco, Texas on July 30th, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Kory was born in Owatonna, MN to Dixie Sass and James Kremer. He served in the Army at Fort Hood. He married Kimberly on December 5, 1998, and they began building their life together in Minnesota. Kory was a caring and...

Jenice Olsen

Jenice Olsen

Jul 29, 2024

Sylvia “Jenice” Olsen May 6, 1941- July 29, 2024 Sylvia “Jenice” Olsen, age 83, left this Earth peacefully to join her Lord and Savior on Monday, July 29th in Waco after a battle with Leukemia. Her life will be celebrated with a visitation for family and friends on Friday, August 2nd at OakCrest Funeral Home in Waco, Texas from 6:00-8:00...