Obituaries
Betty Ruth Neugent
Jan 15, 2026
Betty Ruth Neugent, lovingly known as Memaw, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026, at the age of 96. Born on August 29, 1929, she was deeply loved by her family and will be missed by all who knew her.
She was the daughter of Raymond Carl Bilbo Sr. and Lady Mae Wilson. Betty was preceded in death by her siblings...
Tommie Wayne Thompson
Jan 10, 2026
Tommie Wayne Thompson, age 77, of Hamilton, TX, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026, after fighting a hard battle with cancer.
Tommie was born on August 13, 1948, to J.H. and Lorene Thompson in Gatesville, Texas. Tommie graduated from Hamilton High School in 1966. He was an exceptional athlete and excelled in all sports in high school. Following high school...
Ray Black
Jan 6, 2026
Rayford Jack Black, 80, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026. Ray was born January 13, 1945 in Prairie Hill, Texas to Elzie and Juanita Black. After graduating from Coolidge High School Ray earned a degree in History from Sam Houston State University. Later he attended South Texas School of Law where he began his career as a lawyer. Ray...
Charles Edwin Stephens
Jan 5, 2026
Charles Edwin Stephens, age 87, of Axtell, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026 surrounded by loved ones. A man of deep faith, steady strength, and quiet wisdom, Charles lived a full and meaningful life centered on faith, family, and hard work.
Born in Sulphur Springs, TX and raised in Clovis, New Mexico, Charles was an Eagle Scout who loved...
Blenda Wood
Jan 5, 2026
On January 5, 2026, Blenda Lee Bailey Wood (also known to her grandchildren as G-Mom) passed away at the age of 82 at her daughter’s home in Axtell, TX.
Blenda was born in Mount Calm, Tx on December 30, 1943, to Obed and Barbara Bailey. She went to Mount Calm Elementary and then onto Axtell High School, graduating in May of...
Shawna Marie Hutchison
Jan 4, 2026
Shawna Marie Hutchison passed away January 4, 2026. She was born March 21, 1978 in Fairbanks, Alaska to James Thomas Hutchison III and Deborah Elizabeth Barnes.
She lived in Fairbanks until moving to Waco, Tx. In 1988.
Shawna attended Axtell ISD schools and graduated in 1996. Her main employment was with the United States Postal Services for many years and was loved...
Neill O. Purvis
Jan 4, 2026
Neill Orand Purvis was born April 18, 1937 in Waco, Texas and went to be with his Lord on January 4, 2026 at his residence at Waco Healthcare in Waco, Texas.
Neill, 88, is survived by his sister-n-law Mary Schantz and many specially loved nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and special friends.
He was preceded in death by son Kenneth Ray...
Louise Carlisle
Dec 19, 2025
Louise Carlisle, age 94, of Waco got to go home with our Lord and Savior (and Tom) on December 19, 2025.
She was born August 3, 1931 in Los Angeles, Ca. to Grady and Eathal (Roupe) Newman. She married Tom Carlisle May 5, 1950. They had three sons: Tommy , Larry and Joe. Louise (Lou) was a homemaker and an active...
Lucille Emma Jander
Dec 9, 2025
Lucille was a kind and loving person, filled with joy in and of the Lord, always ready to give and receive a hug, a model of strength and blessed assurance. She loved her husband Harold, who went to be with the Lord several years before her. She longed to be in heaven, and knowing that she is there now worshipping...
Glenn Reeves Lauck
Dec 5, 2025
Glenn Reeves Lauck of Tyler, Texas passed away December 5, 2025. He was 69 years of age. Glenn was a resident at Azalea Heights Nursing Home in Tyler.
Glenn was born and raised in Tyler and attended Tyler Public Schools, graduating from Robert E. Lee High School. He was a Baptist.
Glenn lived in Waco for many years to be near his...
Robert Bruce Manlove
Dec 2, 2025
Robert Bruce Manlove, age 65, passed away on December 2, 2025. He was a longtime resident of Mount Calm, Texas.
Robert spent his life as a dedicated mechanic, a trade he practiced with skill, pride, and commitment. Known for his strong work ethic and willingness to help others, he could often be found fixing what was broken and lending a hand...
Peggy Noreen Byrum
Dec 1, 2025
Peggy Noreen Byrum, 77, passed peacefully into eternal rest on Monday, December 1, 2025, surrounded by family and her pastor. She left this world the same way she lived in it—loved, held, and unwavering in her faith. Peggy was born in Waller, Texas, to poor sharecroppers. Hard work shaped her early years, and by fourteen she struck out on her...
James Edward Blann
Nov 30, 2025
James Edward Blann, 50, passed away suddenly on November 30, 2025. He was born September 26, 1975, in Marlin, Texas
James enjoyed fishing, good food and spending time with his family. He will be remembered as a loving son, father, grandfather and grandson.
He is survived by his sons, Aaron, Jasavier and Edwin Blann; his daughters, Cristella, Marivella and Jocelyn Blann; his...
Lisa Lorraine Ashcraft
Nov 28, 2025
Lisa Lorraine Ashcraft, 61, of Elm Mott, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025 in Waco, Texas.
She was born November 7, 1964 to Horace Louell Lane and Anna Spence Clark Lane in Fairview, New Mexico.
Lisa met James Ashcraft, Sr. and they were married on November 31, 1983 in Waco, Texas.
Lisa is survived by her husband, James Ashcraft, Jr.; mother, Anna...
Sara 'Gwen' Doss
Nov 25, 2025
Sara Gwendolyn “Gwen” (Shelley) Doss
Sara Gwendolyn Doss, 95, of Waco passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, November 25th, 2025. Gwen was born August 18, 1930, in Henry County Alabama to Robert Gordon Shelley and Vinnie Bell Miller Shelley.
A visitation will be held at Bellmead Funeral Home from 1:00pm to 3:00pm on Sunday, November 30, 2025. Funeral Service...
Terri Poehls
Nov 20, 2025
Terri Poehls, 68, of Elm Mott, Texas, passed away on November 20, 2025. Terri was born in Roseville, California, and lived a life marked by love, resilience, and dedication to her family.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Billy and Irma Curtis, brother Tony Curtis, and sons Michael and Wesley Stroud.
Terry loved many things such as camping, crafting, sewing,...
Eliana Medlock-Palacios
Nov 18, 2025
Eliana Lluvia Medlock-Palacios passed away peacefully in the loving arms of her parents Catalina Palacios and Kadyn Medlock at Baylor Scott & White hospital.
Then into the loving's arms of Jesus.
Although her time was a short visit here on earth she made a lasting impact to all that loved her and will forever be grateful to have had her in their hearts and in their life.
Baby Eliana was...
Doris Norris
Nov 15, 2025
Doris Norris, age 84, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2025. A graveside funeral will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 21, 2025 at Chapel Hill Memorial Park with Rev. Lester Adams officiating.
Doris was born June 18, 1941 in Greenville, South Carolina, the only child of Walter and Edith (Nalley) Dreher. She married Benjamin R. Norris October 5, 1960 in Columbia,...
Vance Steve Stone
Oct 29, 2025
Vance Steve Stone, 74, of Waco passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 29, 2025 in Waco.
Vance was born on June 24, 1951 in Waco, Texas to Earl Forest Stone and Vera Irene Miller Stone. He graduated from LaVega High School in 1970.
He begin his working career working at Jack & Jill Donuts during High School. After graduation, he...
John Gilbert Wheeler
Oct 22, 2025
John Gilbert Wheeler passed away in Waco, Texas on Wednesday, October
22, 2025, at the age of 86. John was known as Gilbert to his family, church,
and close friends. He will be remembered for his love of God, Jesus, and all
the people of this world.
Born on September 30, 1939, in Waco, Texas, Gilbert was the son of Arley
Plaska Wheeler and Ruby...
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