Obituaries
Margaret Lane
Feb 13, 2016
Margaret Lou Blanton Lane, a lifelong resident of Waco, passed away on February 13, 2016, with her family at her bedside. Services will be held at 2:00pm, Wednesday, February 17, at St. Albans Episcopal Church with the Reverend Aaron Zimmerman officiating. There will be a private family burial on Friday, February 19, at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, February...
Beatrice Davis
Feb 8, 2016
Beatrice Davis, 65, of Waco, went home on her birthday, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2016. Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, at OakCrest Funeral Home with Pastor E. Shaun Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. The wake will be 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd. Beatrice was born to Ora Benson...
Leonard Sims
Feb 7, 2016
Leonard “Wayne” Sims, 59, of Lacy Lakeview, Texas was called home Sunday, February 7, 2016. He was born August 29, 1956 in Odessa, Texas to E.A. “Bud” Sims and Billie Sims. Both parents preceded him in death. Wayne is survived by his loving wife of 39 years Arona; two brothers, Ronnie Sims and his wife, Kim of Gun Barrel City,...
Sergio Ramirez
Feb 6, 2016
Sergio N. Ramirez, 52, of Waco, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his family. Mass of Christian burial will be 1 p.m. Thursday, February 11, 2016 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with Rev. Benjamin Maynaye as celebrant. Visitation will be Wednesday, February 10 at 6 p.m. and Rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. at...
David Jones Sr.
Feb 6, 2016
David Lloyd Jones Sr. Jan 11, 1938 – Feb 6, 2016 David Lloyd Jones Sr. 78, passed away Saturday. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. David was born in Gatesville, Texas to E.W. Jones, Jr. and Mary Kathryn Franks Jones. He graduated from Baylor University in 1960. He was a banker and longtime administrator...
Iva Harris
Feb 2, 2016
Iva Mae Offield Harris, 91, of China Spring, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, at OakCrest Funeral Home with Pastor Paul Krupicka officiating. Burial will follow in China Spring Cemetery. Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday Feb. 12, at the funeral home. Iva was born March 3, 1924 in...
Charles Mcbride
Jan 29, 2016
Charles Michael “Mickey” McBride, of Waco, passed away Friday, January 29, 2016. He suffered many years with Parkinson’s disease, but his death was swift and unrelated. Mickey was born in Beaumont, Texas, the second child of Everett Franklin McBride and Lottie Marie Gibbs McBride. He was an honor graduate of South Park High School class of 1958 and a 1962...
Joe Olvera
Jan 27, 2016
Joe Rito Olvera III, age 61, of Waco, passed away Wednesday January 27th, 2016, in his home surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be held at Oak Crest Funeral home Friday January 29th; viewing from 11am to 1pm, prayer services from 1pm to 2pm with burial to follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Joe was born September 27th, 1954, in...
Michael Knight
Jan 22, 2016
Michael Leslie Jason Knight, 46, of Waco, passed away Friday, January 22, 2016 at a local hospital. A memorial visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, January 28 at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd. Jason was born February 7, 1969 in Waco, Texas to parents Marilyn Jo Banta and Michael Gene Knight. He attended Texas State...
Mary Dolezal
Jan 22, 2016
Mary Elizabeth Dolezal, 85, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2016, at her home in Ennis. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at OakCrest Funeral Home with Rev. Curtis Holland officiating. Visitation will be from 5 – 7 p.m., Tuesday at Oakcrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd. Mary was born March 17, 1930, in Waco TX, to Arthur...
Michael James
Jan 20, 2016
Michael Ray James, faithful father, loving grandfather, loyal friend, and lifelong Waco resident, was born in Waco on January 7th, 1949, and passed away Wednesday, January 20th, at the age of 67. A Richfield High graduate of 1967, Mike's final year was spent in retirement from Bird Kultgen Ford in Waco where he had worked all of his life. His...
Phelps Brookshire
Jan 13, 2016
Phelps Grant Brookshire, born September 25th, 1939 in Gatesville, Tx; died January 13th, 2016 in Providence hospice, Waco,Tx. He is survived by one brother, Broderick (Rick) Brookshire of Woodway, 3 sisters-in-law, Lois Brookshire of Woodway, Margaret Narovec of Woodway, and Rose Ann Washburn of Waco. Phelps attended schools in Elm Mott and Connally High, but graduated from Killeen High in...
Taurino Avila
Jan 10, 2016
Taurino Avila Aug. 11, 1908 - Jan. 10, 2016 Taurino Avila, 107, of Waco, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2016. Funeral services will be 11 am Friday, January 15 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. A visitation will be from 6 – 8 pm Thursday, January 14 with the rosary at 7 pm at OakCrest Funeral Home. Taurino was born August...
Christopher Rodriguez
Jan 9, 2016
Christopher Rodriguez passed away Jan. 9, 2016. Mass will be 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. The rosary will be 7 p.m. Wednesday at OakCrest Funeral Home. He was preceded in death by his mother, Janie Gomez Rodriguez, and brother, Johnny Ray Rodriguez, Sr. He is survived by daughters, Christian...
Mac Garrett
Jan 9, 2016
Mac Arthur Garrett was born on December 17, 1945 in Riesel, Texas to parents, John and Jessie (Thompson) Garrett. He resided in Arlington, Texas and formerly lived in Houston, Texas. Mac accepted Christ at an early age, and was a member of Blueridge United Methodist in Houston, Texas. He attended Anderson High School in Mart where he graduated in 1964....
Thera Tacker
Jan 7, 2016
Thera Tacker, 93, of Waco, passed away at St. Catherine’s Center on Thursday, January 7, 2016. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, January 11, 2016 at OakCrest Funeral Home with Dr. Charles Dixon and Rev. Kip Osborne officiating. Burial will follow at the Mexia City Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. on...
Raymond Schumann
Jan 6, 2016
Raymond Clyde "Ray" Schumann, Jr., 70, of Waco, passed away Wednesday January 6, 2016. Visitation with the family will be 5-7 pm Friday, Jan. 29, 2016, at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd., Waco. Burial with military honors will be held later. For further information regarding services, please contact the family at rayschumannmemorial@gmail.com. Ray was born May 17, 1945 to...
Nettie Moore
Jan 2, 2016
Nettie Ray Robertson Moore. Nettie Ray Moore, of Waco, died January 2, 2016 in Merdian, Texas at the age of 94. Visitation will be at 1:00 pm. Wednesday, January 6 at Oakcrest Funeral Home, followed by the funeral service at 2:00 pm. A family burial will be held at Mart Cemetery. Ray was born December 12, 1921 in Ben Hur,...
Kathy Haralson
Jan 1, 2016
Kathy Haralson Nov. 6, 1940 – Jan. 1, 2016 Rosemary “Kathy” Haralson, 75, of Waco, passed away Friday, Jan. 1, 2016 at Providence Hospice Place. A Celebration of Kathy’s Life will be held at 2 pm Tuesday, Jan. 5 at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd. She will be laid to rest at Rosemound Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5...
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