Obituaries

Robert E. Bray, Sr.

Robert E. Bray, Sr.

Apr 28, 2026

Robert Earl Bray, Sr. passed away on April 28, 2026, at Ridgecrest Nursing Home surrounded by his loved ones after suffering a stroke. Visitation is scheduled for Friday, May 1, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M., at OakCrest Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Service will be at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Woodway Methodist Church, Woodway, TX with burial...

Joe Arrington

Joe Arrington

Apr 27, 2026

Joe Arrington, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and educator, passed away on April 27, 2026, at the age of 69. Visitation will be from 5:00pm to 7:00pm on Thursday, April 30, at the Oakcrest Funeral Home. Services will be 10:00am, Friday, May 1, at First Baptist Church Woodway.

Born on November 8, 1956, in Nacogdoches, Texas, to James Allen Arrington and...

Jose Antonio Lozano

Jose Antonio Lozano

Apr 25, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jose Antonio Lozano, who departed this life unexpectedly on April 25th 2026 at the young age of 25. 

Rosary will be recited at 5:30 P.M., Monday, May 4, 2026 followed by visitation from 6:00-8:00 P.M. at OakCrest Funeral Home Chapel.  Mass Of Christian Burial is scheduled for 10:00 A.M., Tuesday,...

Ruth Harrell

Ruth Harrell

Apr 21, 2026

Zelma Ruth Harrell, age 91, passed away in Waco, Texas on April 21st, 2026.

She was born April 11, 1935 in Leroy, Texas to Willie Ann and Herbert Taylor.

Ruth attended Baylor University. She worked as a laboratory technician and nurse. She attended the Leroy Baptist church for many years. After retiring, she lived with her daughter, son-in-law, and grandchildren.

She was preceded...

Mayme A. Lister

Mayme A. Lister

Apr 21, 2026

Mayme Lister passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. Services will be held on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 with a 10:00a.m. Mass at St. Mary’s of the Assumption Church in Waco followed by the burial at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday, April 27, 2026 from 6:00-8:00p.m., with the rosary at 7:00p.m., at OakCrest Funeral Home in Waco....

Patrick Dean Wachsmann

Patrick Dean Wachsmann

Apr 20, 2026

Pistol-Packin’ Patrick Dean Wachsmann, the man who came into this world on January 11, 1954 in Waco, Texas with a full head of fiery red hair and apparently a personal mission to keep things interesting, finally departed it on April 20, 2026, on his own terms, naturally.

Patrick was born the 5th of 11 children to Norene and Joe Wachsmann. He...

John Richard Jones

John Richard Jones

Apr 11, 2026

John Richard Jones, 81, of Hewitt, Texas passed peacefully into the presence of God on Saturday, Apil 11, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Born on June 6, 1944, in Honey Grove, Texas, he was the beloved son of Mace Horace Jones and Betty Jane (Ricketts) Jones.

John met the love of his life, Linda Jo (Shumate) Jones and they married...

Joann Clemons Ingram

Joann Clemons Ingram

Apr 9, 2026

Joann Clemons Ingram was born on October 3, 1934 in Crawford, Texas to Clarice W. Clemons and Pearl Alice (Kelly) Clemons. She began her education in McGregor, Texas, attending McGregor schools’ grades 1 through 12 and graduating in 1953. Joann married Joe Ingram in 1955 and from this union four precious children were born: Debbie, Laurie, Stephanie, and Tim.

Through the...

Louise I. Comer

Louise I. Comer

Apr 7, 2026

“She Finished Well”

Louise went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 7, 2026. Louise Irwin Comer of Waco, Texas, passed away peacefully at St. Anthony’s Care Center where she had been a resident for over three years.

Louise was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico on December 16,1945 to the late Reverend Clint Louis Irwin, Sr. and...

Dr. Michael G. Leonard

Dr. Michael G. Leonard

Apr 2, 2026

Michael Gerard Leonard, of Waco, Texas passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, on April 2, 2026. Michael would have celebrated his 98th birthday this month. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Louis Catholic Church in Waco, Texas, on April 14, 2026 at 10:00 am.

Michael was born on April 18, 1928, in Knockainy,...

Austin Anthony Buchs

Austin Anthony Buchs

Apr 1, 2026

Austin Anthony Buchs, 32, of Waco, Texas, began his eternal life in Heaven on April 1, 2026.

He was born on July 5, 1993 in Fort Worth, Texas, and was raised by his devoted parents, Colonel (Retired) Todd Anthony Buchs and Renee Pickett Buchs, alongside his younger sister, Alexie.

Growing up in a military family, Austin was blessed with the opportunity to...

Margie Nell Atwood

Margie Nell Atwood

Apr 1, 2026

Margie Nell Day Atwood, 88, of Hewitt, a devoted teacher, counselor, and woman of deep faith, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loved ones.

Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7, at Antioch Community Church, 505 N. 20th Street in Waco, with Rev. Jimmy Seibert officiating. Visitation will be from 5...

James "Jimmy" Sharp

James "Jimmy" Sharp

Mar 31, 2026

Jimmy Sharp, 80, of Robinson, Texas, passed away on March 31, 2026 at Ascension-Providence Hospital surrounded by his loved ones after a long and courageous battle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. Services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7th at Saint Mary of the Assumption Church, 1401 Washington Ave, Waco, Texas, with Rev. Joseph F. Geleney, Jr. officiating. Burial...

Kathy Lynn Roundtree

Kathy Lynn Roundtree

Mar 30, 2026

Kathy Roundtree of Waxahachie, Texas passed away on March 30, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Kathy worked for many years at the Ellis County Jail. She and her husband then started Rayco Trucking. At the time of her death, she was employed by Walmart as a Customer Service...

Michael Sanford Hutson

Michael Sanford Hutson

Mar 29, 2026

Michael Sanford Hutson, age 70, was born March 24, 1956, in Longview, Texas, and went home to his Lord and Savior on March 29, 2026, in Austin, Texas.

Michael was preceded in death by his father, Sanford Elmer Hutson, Jr. (“Jack”); his brother, Paul Forest Hutson; and his nephew, Stephen J. Singleton.

He is survived by his mother, Juanita Hill Hutson; his...

Jorge Soto Hernandez

Jorge Soto Hernandez

Mar 28, 2026

Jorge Soto Hernández, nació el 23 de febrero, 1968 en Santo Domingo 10, Ciudad de Mexico, Distrito Federal. La Santa Misa será el jueves día 9 de abril a las 10:00 am en la Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón, con el Rev. Benjamín Magnaye, como Celebrante y el entierro en el Cementerio Rosemound. El velorio será de las 6:00 pm hasta...

Marilyn Lee Ginnane

Marilyn Lee Ginnane

Mar 28, 2026

Marilyn Lee (Moroney) Ginnane, 89, of Waco, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home Saturday, March 28, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Marilyn was born May 29, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois, to James and Agnes Moroney. Marilyn grew up on Chicago’s South Side, attended St. Carthage Grammar School and Aquinas Catholic High School. She attended Mundelein College before marrying and...

Marilyn Baker Mahoney

Marilyn Baker Mahoney

Mar 26, 2026

Marilyn Ann Baker Mahoney, 91, of Waco, Texas passed away in her sleep on March 28, 2026 at her home. A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 pm on Friday, April 10th at OakCrest Funeral Home in Waco.

Marilyn was born on July 21,1934 in Ithaca, MI to Glaydis and Donald Baker. She graduated high school in Ithaca in 1952...

Jerry L. Driver

Jerry L. Driver

Mar 20, 2026

Jerry Lynn Driver, 74, of Denton, Texas, passed away on March 20, 2026. Services will be held on March 27, 2026, with a viewing in the Oak Room at OakCrest Funeral Home in Waco, Texas from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., followed by a graveside service at McGregor Cemetery in McGregor, Texas at 1:00 p.m. His nephew, Gerald Beard, will...

Dan Allen Bailey

Dan Allen Bailey

Mar 16, 2026

Dan Allen Bailey went to be with his Lord and Savior, Monday, March 16, 2026. Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10 a.m. at OakCrest Funeral Home, followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m. and burial at Waco Memorial Park.

Dan was born October 14, 1934, in Hubbard, Texas, to Ercelle and Minnie Mae Bailey, as...