Obituaries

John Richard Nottingham

John Richard Nottingham

Jun 16, 2026

John R. Nottingham, 95, of Waco, Texas, died in his home on June 16, 2026.

John was born on December 29, 1930 in Mart, Texas to Edward Lee and Hilda Nottingham. After graduating from Waco High School, John met the love of his life, Bobbie Laughlin. He was drafted into service in July of 1951, and on August 14, 1951 he...

Annie Katherine Turner

Annie Katherine Turner

Jun 16, 2026

The obituary is forthcoming.

Pete Felan

Pete Felan

Jun 11, 2026

Pete “Popo” Felan

Pete Felan, age 77, passed away on June 11, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, hard work, and devotion to family. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 18, 2026 from 6 8pm at Grace Temple Baptist Church. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, June 19, 2026 at 10am also at Grace...

Andrew Garcia

Andrew Garcia

Jun 6, 2026

Andrew Garcia, 38, of Waco, Texas passed away on June 6, 2026.

Andrew was born on May 15, 1988 to Sylvia Garcia and Ismael Reyes. He was the fourth child out of six siblings: Christina, Johnny, Ruben, Stella, and Amalia.

Andrew loved to travel, listen to music, and loved being around family and friends. He was a family man who loved to...

Ann Neill Minor

Ann Neill Minor

Jun 4, 2026

Ann Neill Minor, born July 4, 1936 and passed on June 4, 2026 at the age of 89 in Waco, Texas.

Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 - 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at OakCrest Funeral Home in the Chapel. There will be a private family burial.

Ann was born in Pine Hill, Texas and grew up in Henderson, Texas. She...

Phillip Christopher Palacios

Phillip Christopher Palacios

Jun 3, 2026

Phillip Christopher Palacios, 54, of Waco, Texas, passed away on June 3, 2026. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at OakCrest Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Craig Klempnauer officiating.

He was born on November 12, 1971, to Jesse and Becky Palacios. Phillip was a hardworking man and a true jack of all trades. He spent the...

William E. "Bill" McBride, Ph.D.

William E. "Bill" McBride, Ph.D.

Jun 2, 2026

William E. “Bill” McBride, 85, of Woodway, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2026, after a battle with mental health challenges and stroke-related disabilities.

A Visitation will be held at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, June 5, 2026 with Rosary at 9:30 a.m. at St. Jerome Catholic Church in Waco. The Funeral Mass will follow at 10:00 a.m. Burial will take...

James Joseph Gallagher

James Joseph Gallagher

Jun 1, 2026

James Joseph Gallagher, age 96, passed peacefully into eternal life on June 1, 2026, in Waco, TX. Born on December 31, 1929, in Queens, New York, Jim lived a life marked by faith, service, hard work, and devotion to family.

Jim was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Alice, with whom he shared nearly seventy years of marriage. Their love...

Raquel Vásquez Zúñiga

Raquel Vásquez Zúñiga

Jun 1, 2026

Raquel Vásquez Zúñiga, de 93 años, falleció serenamente el 1 de junio de 2026 en Waco, Texas, rodeada de su familia. Aunque lamentamos profundamente su partida, nos reconforta saber que ahora descansa en paz.

Nacida el 12 de enero de 1933 en Las Esperanzas, Río Grande, Zacatecas, México, le precedieron en la muerte sus padres, Epimenio Zúñiga Jiménez y Mariana Chávez,...

Alice G. Gonzalez

Alice G. Gonzalez

Jun 1, 2026

Alice G. Gonzalez, 92, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones on June 1, 2026. Visitation will be held from 6-8pm on Friday, June 5th with the Rosary recited at 7pm by Deacon Antonio Arocha. A Graveside Mass will be at 10am on Saturday, June 6th at Waco Memorial Park Cemetery with a procession leaving OakCrest Funeral...

Betty Vasquez Gutierrez

Betty Vasquez Gutierrez

May 31, 2026

Betty Vasquez Gutierrez, age 98, of Waco, Texas passed away peacefully on May 31, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Betty was born on October 24, 1927 in Bishop, Texas to Ambrosio and Ysabel Vasquez. She was the heart and soul of her family and will always be remembered as the beloved matriarch who brought everyone together. Betty loved spending time...

Nick Ramos

Nick Ramos

May 26, 2026

Nickolas Dave Ramos, known as “Nick” or “Brother” passed away on May 26, 2026, surrounded by his wife. Born on March 10, 1980, Nick lived a life centered on faith, family, hard work, and laughter. As a dedicated truck driver, he took pride in providing for those he loved and built lasting friendships wherever the road took him. Nick met...

Carlos DeLeon

Carlos DeLeon

May 26, 2026

Carlos DeLeon of Waco passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at Providence Hospital from a heart attack.

Carlos was born on May 12, 1955 in Waco, McLennan, Texas to Antonia Padilla Padilla DeLeon and Eulalio DeLeon Sr. He was 71 years old.

He was a loving husband, father, brother, cousin, uncle, and grandfather.

He was a retired Pipefitter for BT Services. He...

Clennon "Odie" Taylor

Clennon "Odie" Taylor

May 23, 2026

Clennon “Odie” Taylor, 73, of Waco, Texas passed away on May 23, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas.

Born on January 18, 1953 in Waco, Odie was the beloved son of Martha Marie Waltz Taylor and Harold Lloyd Taylor. He graduated from Connally High School in 1972 and went on to get a business...

Joe Henry Gomez

Joe Henry Gomez

May 21, 2026

Joe Henry Gomez, 69, passed away fighting cancer on May 21, 2026 in Waco, Texas. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at Waco Missions, 3316 Flewellen Road in Waco.

Joe was born in Corsicana, Texas on February 15, 1957 to Fidel and Sandra Gomez. He attended school for a short period of time...

Marilyn Scott

Marilyn Scott

May 18, 2026

Marilyn Scott, wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and woman of deep faith, passed away at the age of 100 after a remarkable century filled with strength, adventure, devotion, and love.

Marilyn lived life with extraordinary energy and determination from an early age. She learned to swim before the age of three and carried that fearless spirit throughout her life. She was athletic,...

Judy Marie Willis

Judy Marie Willis

May 18, 2026

Judy Marie Willis passed away peacefully May 18, 2026 returning home to her Lord and Savior. Judy was born on March 16, 1946 to Hiram Joel Willis and Ruby Marie Willis in Ft. Worth, Texas. As the middle child and only daughter her younger years were spent keeping up with her brothers. She excelled musically and after graduating from L.D....

Ronald Joe Acierni

Ronald Joe Acierni

May 16, 2026

Ronald “Joe” Joseph Acierni, Jr., 58, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 16, 2026, following a courageous battle with Glioblastoma.

Born on July 15, 1967 in Alliance, Ohio, Joe was the beloved son of Joyce Acierni and the late Ronald J. Acierni, Sr. He attended school in Alliance, Ohio, graduating from Marlington High School where he formed lifelong friendships and accumulated...

Lorraine Lape

Lorraine Lape

May 14, 2026

Lorraine Lape, 68, of Waco passed away May 14, 2026, at Providence Village after a 15-year battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Visitation will be June 8 in Waco at OakCrest Funeral Home from 6-8 p.m, with a Rosary at 7 p.m. Mass will be celebrated June 9, 10 a.m., at St. Louis Catholic Church with Father Ryan Higdon officiating and her...

Diane Marie Stone

Diane Marie Stone

May 12, 2026

Diane Marie Stone, 75, of Eddy, Texas passed away on May 12, 2026 after a battle with pneumonia. Born on July 17, 1950 in Dallas, Texas to Emil Jakubik and Judith Sykora, Diane lived a life defined by extraordinary love, boundless generosity, and an unwavering devotion to the people she held dear. Diane was raised in a close family alongside...