Obituaries
James Wallace McKee
Jun 8, 2026
James Wallace McKee, 87, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 8, 2026 at his home in Axtell, TX. James was born on January 29, 1939 to James T. (Buck) McKee and Camelia Odell Gideon McKee in Mexia, Texas. He was a loving, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend to many.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, June...
Doris Pyburn
Jun 2, 2026
Doris Ann Atkins Pyburn passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday June 2, 2026. She was 82 years old.
Doris was born January 19, 1944 in Waco, Texas. She loved to read romance novels and you could usually catch her in her favorite rocking chair with one in her hand. Doris loved M & M collectibles, so if something had...
Russell "Rusty" Gene Naylor
May 31, 2026
Russell “Rusty” Gene Naylor, 71, of Lorena, Texas, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 31, 2026.
Born Sept. 4, 1954, in Wichita Falls, Texas, to Mitzi Jean Hunter Naylor and Harvey Gene Naylor, Rusty graduated from Wichita Falls High School. He learned the value of hard work at an early age, and at just...
Homer Pricer
May 24, 2026
Homer Allen Pricer went to his Heavenly Home on May 24, 2026.
Homer served in the USMC for 4 years and in the National Guard for 9 years. He was a Christian, being baptized at Timbercrest Baptist Church in 2022. He worked for McKinny and James, Young Brothers and Knife River Construction as a heavy equipment operator, retiring as a superintendant....
Daniel Linkous
May 23, 2026
Daniel Linkous, age 39, passed away May 23, 2026 in Plano, Texas.
A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 18, 2026 at the Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor David Ives and Pastor Jim Cox officiating.
Daniel was born August 9, 1986 in Axtell, Texas, the son of Charlie and Cindy (Souders) Linkous. He graduated from Axtell High School...
Mary Rose Bennett
May 21, 2026
Mary Rose Bennett, age 87, of Waco, TX passed away suddenly after having a major surgery on May 21st, 2026. She was born on March 24th, 1939 in Waco, TX to Willie Wayne Hale and Mary Christine Swayers. She graduated from Lavega High School.
Mary Rose will be remembered for her compassion, high spirit, and devotion to her loving husband and...
Katherine Irene Caddell
May 20, 2026
Katherine Irene Caddell, 84, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026, in Waco, Texas.
Katherine was born on January 22, 1942, in Rosebud-Lott, Texas, to Sam and Annie Baty. Some knew her as Irene, others knew her as Kathy, and family usually called her Reenie. She spent many years babysitting, raising animals for pet shops, raising goats and sheep, and working...
Johnny Hancock
May 18, 2026
Johnny Edward Hancock, Jr., age 62, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026 at the family ranch. He was with his family, friend, and his dog, Molly.
Graveside services with Pastor Ronnie Holmes and Pastor Billy Burchfield will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 23, 2026 at Rosemound Cemetery.
Johnny was born July 31, 1963 in Waco, to Dolly Merry Ann Westfall...
Elaine Barrington
May 17, 2026
Elaine McGowan Barrington, age 74, of Waco, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026. Elaine was born October 12, 1951 in Waco, the daughter of Cyril J. and Marge M. (Wilson) McGowan.
She worked for 23 years at the H.E.B. stores on Wooded Acres and Valley Mills Drive. Elaine was a lover of animals and was known as a kind person. Elaine...
Delores Martin
May 15, 2026
Delores Jean (Dieterich) Martin, lovingly known to many as “DD,” passed away at Brookdale Retirement Center on Friday, May 15, 2026, at the age of 79. Visitation will be held Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., with memorial service following at 12:00 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bellmead with Pastor Brian Hesse officiating.
Delores was born September 10,...
Fred Bourgeois
May 5, 2026
Fred Bourgeois, 87, of Elm Mott, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
Fred was born on Dec. 19, 1938 in Houston, TX to Paul Bourgeois and Florence Ola Hargrave Bourgeois. He worked in the Conroe, Tx area before moving to Teague area where he worked for Lide Tank Company in Mexia. Later he would go into private trucking in the Houston...
Shirley Mae Weir
May 3, 2026
Shirley Mae Weir, born Shirley Mae Cornett, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on May 3, 2026. She was born on September 26, 1960, in Waco, Texas, to George Cornett and Myrtel Brummet Cornett.
Shirley was a loving mother, wife, grandmother, and cherished family member. She had a heart full of love for her family and a spirit that touched...
Ronald D Higginbotham
Apr 27, 2026
Ronald David Higginbotham, 54, of Waco passed away suddenly after a lengthy illness at Providence Hospital April 27, 2026.
Ronnie was born August 20, 1971 at Hillcrest Hospital to parents William David Higginbotham and Patricia Darline Higginbotham. He graduated from Connally High School, class of 1990. After graduation, he enlisted in the US Army where he was an M.P. and proudly...
Vivian Ann Burke
Apr 25, 2026
Vivian Burke, 76 of Waco, went home to be with the Lord Saturday April 25th, 2026.
Vivian was born June 12, 1949 at Hillcrest Hospital in Waco.
She is survived by her son Roy Burke and her brother Terry McNeely, as well as numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
A small memorial is scheduled for Saturday May 2, 2026 at the Allen’s Point community...
Joel Castillo
Apr 12, 2026
Joel Castillo, de 54 años de edad, partió de esta vida el 12 de abril de 2026.
Joel le sobreviven padre, Joel Castillo, madre, Julia Jimenez, hermanos y hermanas, Luis Fernando Castillo, Ildeliza Castillo, Fabiola Castillo, Osvaldo Castillo, Jose Antonio Castillo, Yimi Castillo, Pablo Castillo y Yolanda Anahi Castillo, y muchos sobrinos y sobrinas que lo extranar mucho.
Lo que nadie te...
Florence Black
Apr 5, 2026
Florence Black, age 86, passed away Sunday April 5, 2026. Graveside services will be 1:00 pm Thursday, April 9, 2026 at Oakwood Cemetery.
She was born July 20, 1939 in Waco the daughter of Clayton and Lerah Thomas. Florence had a strong faith in Jesus and was a very loving person. Even though she was very strong willed and independent, she...
Elizabeth Ann Lemanski
Mar 23, 2026
Elizabeth Ann (Bliss) Lemanski
April 2, 1957 - March 23, 2026
Bliss passed away Monday, March 23, 2026 at her home with her husband, Thomas, by her side. A memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 6, 2026 at Bellmead Funeral Home, 809 La Clede, Bellmead, Texas with Reverend Lester Adams presiding.
Bliss was born in Okinawa, Japan to O.D. and...
Billie Ruth Warren
Mar 9, 2026
Billie Ruth Warren passed away on March 9, 2026 at her home in Bellmead, Texas.She was born in Waco April 8, 1936. Billie went to La Vega schools and also attended MCC where she became a nursing home administrator. She also worked at the Red Cross Blood Center in Waco until retirement.Billie was preceded in death by her parents, Bill...
Nancy Carol Oakes
Mar 8, 2026
Nancy Carol Oakes, 77, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026.
She was born on April 13, 1948 to William and Lerah Thomas. Nancy was born and raised in Waco, TX and graduated from Waco High School in 1966. After school, she became a loving mother and worked as a Lab Technician for 30 years. Nancy enjoyed her job very much and...
Daniel Shown
Feb 27, 2026
Daniel Robert Shown was born on August 23, 1959, to John Ben Shown and Earnestine Yarbrough. Raised in Waco, Texas, Daniel grew up with strong values of faith, family, and service—principles that would guide him throughout his life.
As a young man, Daniel was a standout athlete for the La Vega Pirates in Waco. His talent and determination on the gridiron...
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