Obituaries

Brian Keith Hopkins

Jul 17, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Brian Keith Hopkins, who left us on July 17, 2025 at the age of 62.

Brian was born on August 9, 1962 in Waco, Texas. Brian lived a life full of energy, generosity, and a passion for speed. Brian was known for his love of racing cars—whether on the track...

Albert Donald "Don" Sutton

Jul 14, 2025

Albert Donald "Don" Sutton passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of July 14, 2025, surrounded by his family. 

Don was born on September 26, 1933, in Waco, Texas.

He had enough stories and experiences to fill a dozen books. Throughout his 91 years, he lived lives that most could only dream of. A true nomad in his early years, Don...

Denean Louise Lehrmann

Jul 9, 2025

 Denean Louise Lehrmann, 64, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2025 in Waco, Texas. Visitation will be Friday, July 11, 2025 from 5pm-7pm at Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:00 am in Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Michael Wilson officiating. Burial will follow at  St. Paul Cemetery, Marlin, TX. Pallbearers will be...

Bonnie Murphy

Jul 9, 2025

Bonnie Goff Murphy went to be with her Lord on July 9, 2025. Visitation with the family will be 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 14, at the funeral home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 15, at Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. John Abraham officiating. Burial will follow at Rosemound Cemetery.

Bonnie was born on November...

Peggy Ruth (Vicha) Dieterich

Jul 7, 2025

Peggy Ruth (Vicha) Dieterich, 82, passed away peacefully in her home Monday, July 7, 2025. Visitation will be held July 12, 2025 at 11:00A.M. with memorial services following at 12:00 P.M. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bellmead with Pastor Brian Hesse officiating.

Peggy was born June 30, 1943 in Elk, Texas to Rudolph and Lydia (Adamek) Vicha in a little...

Shannon Turner

Jul 4, 2025

Shannon Turner, a beloved mother, business owner, and overall friend of many passed away on July 4th, 2025. Born December 24th 1975 to parents, Donald and Patricia "Jane" Turner. Shannon was one of the most kind-hearted individuals, with the ability to make friends wherever she went. She was funny, determined, stubborn, loving, hardworking and just a downright well-respected member of...

Mary McDonald

Jul 4, 2025

Mary Hargrove McDonald passed from this life on Friday July 4, 2025.

Mary was the sixth child born to Arthur Joseph and Bessie Pearl Hargrove on a farm north of Prairie Hill, Limestone County, Texas. Mary received Christ at an early age. She graduated from Prairie Hill High School in 1946. She met V. T. McDonald in high school and married...

Gayla Kylene Beers

Jun 20, 2025

Kylene Beers passed away on June 20, 2025, at home surrounded by family and friends while listening to the gentle strains of James Taylor’s How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You).

Kylene was diagnosed with a glioblastoma while traveling with her husband and adult children in March 2025. She had a fierce will to survive but ultimately succumbed to...

Don Nichols

Jun 13, 2025

Don Nichols, age 92, passed away June 13, 2025 in Waco.

Don was born June 24, 1932 to parents Tracy and Beaulah Nichols in Hill County, Texas. He attended Crow school and the Hillsboro High School. After high school , he moved with his family to Waco where they operated a dairy farm in Robinson. He also worked for a concrete...

James Kenneth Kroll

Jun 13, 2025

James K. Kroll was a loving husband, Yankees fan, true friend, proud veteran, and family man. He was known for his quiet strength, his fierce loyalty to family and friends, his generous heart, and his love of life. He faced many hardships in life, but met each one with character and endurance. James Kenneth Kroll, 81, of Riesel, Texas, died...

Mark Alan Roschke

Jun 9, 2025

Mark Alan Roschke, of Waco, Texas passed away peacefully on June 9, 2025 at the age of 73.

Mark was born June 19th, 1951, in Joplin, Missouri to Norbert and Ruth Roschke. His father served as a Lutheran pastor. When Mark was 10 years old, his family moved to San Angelo, Texas. He graduated from the University of Texas in 1974...

Dora "DD" Diane Regian

Jun 9, 2025

Dora Diane "DD" Regian, age 48, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 9, 2025 in Fort Worth, Texas after a long health struggle.

She was born on December 10, 1976 in Evant, Texas to William James Whitlock and Joyce Gail Davis Whitlock. She grew up in Waco and DD attended Connally ISD.

DD married the love of her life Ronald "Ronnie" Dwayne...

Alice McQueen

Jun 5, 2025

Alice Sherian Strickland McQueen, affectionately known as Gaga, was born May 11,

1948 to Melvin and Alice Henning in Waco, Texas. She went to her eternal rest on

June 5, 2025.

Alice was the oldest of three children and the mom of two sons.

Alice graduated from Robinson High School. After high school she worked at

Members Choice Credit Union...

Karen Solomon

Jun 3, 2025

Karen Louise Solomon passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.

She was born on July 17, 1962, in Palestine, Texas, to Jimmy Bassett and Mary Jo Reynolds. On July 3, 1982, she married her high school sweetheart, Michael Solomon, in Waco, Texas. They built their life together-first in Houston, Texas, and later in Big Spring, Texas, where they eventually retired.

Karen will...

Jennie Burton

Jun 2, 2025

Waco, Texas - Jennie Burton (Slade), a loving matriarch, creative spirit, and devout woman of faith, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2025, in Waco, Texas, just shy of her 104th birthday. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on November 30, 1921, to Lloyd and Augusta Slade, Jennie's remarkable life was a testament to her generous heart and caring spirit.

Jennie married...

Marilyn Wilkerson

May 28, 2025

Marilyn Mae Wilkerson,88, of Waco, TX died May 28th of 2025 after a long battle of multiple health issues.

She was born in South Bend, IN in 1937. She was the baby of the family with one brother and two sisters. Her mother died when she was 19 years old. Marilyn worked at Western Union in Chicago while...

Joe Wayne Terral

May 18, 2025

Joe Wayne Terral, 70, of Axtell, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025. Joe was born on October 2, 1954 in San Antonio, Texas to Joe and Marie (Walser) Terral.

Joe grew up in the Timbercrest addition of Waco and accepted Christ as his personal savior at an early age. The last few months of his life, Joe realized his need...

Olga Hillebrand Garcia

May 18, 2025

Olga Hillebrand Garcia, beloved mother, grandmother, and devoted Christian, passed away peacefully in Woodway Texas on May 18, 2025, surrounded by family.

Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in February 1935, Olga carried with her throughout her life the warmth and generosity of her birthplace.

A faithful believer in Christ as her Savior, Olga lived with the confident hope of resurrection and eternity....

Barbara Ann Tosch

Apr 24, 2025

Barbara Ann Tosch “Mother Red” was born June 21, 1936. She peacefully passed away April 24, 2025 surrounded by family. She possessed a unique personality and an extraordinary presence. From Hollywood to Waco to Laguna Park, she was notably a legend.

She was predeceased by her mother, Oleane Marion, and father, Walter Marion. Her brothers Sonny, Gene, Duane, Rush, and Donny...

Delbert Wayne Charanza

Apr 24, 2025

Delbert Wayne Charanza

April 25, 1953 – April 24, 2025

Delbert Charanza, 71, of Waco, Texas, passed away Thursday April 24, 2025 one day before his birthday. Graveside service will be 10:00 am Tuesday April 29, 2025 at St. Mary’s cemetery in West, Texas. Delbert was born on April 25. 1953 in Waco to Henry and Marcella Charanza. He is preceded in...