Obituaries

Feb 24, 2023

Karen Marie Swartzfager Williamson went home to be with the Lord on February 24,2023. She was born on June 22,1955 in Erie,PA to LeRoy & Marylyn Swartzfager. She is preceded in death by her father LeRoy Swartzfager and mother Marylyn Swartzfager, step father Donald Simpson and brother Randy Swartzfager. She is survived by her husband Kenneth Williamson of Riesel, Texas....

Feb 19, 2023

Jimmy Ray Fields, 90 of Belton, Texas passed away on February 19, 2023. Jimmy was born to Richard and Dorothy Fields on July 6, 1932. Jimmy shared his parents love with his brother, Joe Fields and stepsister Dorothy Fields. Jimmy was a decorated Army Ranger who served in numerous military conflicts. After leaving the military, Jimmy became a truck driver...

Feb 6, 2023

Wanda Faye Mach Sebik age 79 of Bellmead, Texas passed away on Monday February 6, 2023. Visitation will be on Thurday February 9,2023 from 6 - 8 pm and funeral services will be on Friday February 10,2023 at 10am at Bellmead Funeral Home. Wanda was born January 24,1944 near Penelope, Texas to John and Edna Navara Mach. Moving to the...

Jan 27, 2023

John Thomas Whitt, 66, of Axtell, Texas sadly left us on Friday January 27, 2023. John had a passion for racing vintage bikes, and riding his Norton motorcycle. John unconditionaly loved spending time with his family, grandchildren, and his best friend, Bowser. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife Patty Whitt of 42 years, two sons; Jeremy Whitt...

Jan 21, 2023

Luchin Edward Hyde (Ed) was born in Remus, Michigan on August 8, 1932. He was the youngest of five children born to Jessie Beryl Trethric and Charles Henry Hyde. When Luchin was born, his brothers told their parents they would not play with him if they had to call him ''Luchin'', so he was called ''Ed''. Ed and his siblings...

Jan 10, 2023

Frances "Sissy" Posey-Fleming Aug.18,1942 ~ Jan.10,2023 Frances Fleming, 80, of Elm Mott, Texas passed away on Tuesday morning at home surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be Monday, January 16,2023 at 10:30am at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Rev. Brian Hesse will be officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park Cemetery in Waco, Texas. Visitations will be Sunday,...

Jan 9, 2023

Willie Mae (Gauer) Sigler, a longtime Bellmead resident, peacefully passed away Monday, January 09, 2023 surrounded by her children. Ms. Sigler was 88 years old. Willie Mae was born February 02, 1934 in Elk, Texas, one of ten siblings and the daughter of Jacob and Cathryene (Kruz) Gauer. She graduated from Aquilla High School, where she enjoyed and excelled in...

Jan 8, 2023

Jan 6, 2023

Stephen Lee Cook Sr. (May 18, 1949 - January 6, 2023) On Friday, January 6th, 2023, Stephen Lee Cook, loving husband and father, passed away surrounded by family, at the age of 73. Stephen was born May 18, 1949 to Elmer Lee and Lois Maurine Cook in Waco, Texas. As Stephen grew up in Waco and after attending La Vega...

Jan 5, 2023

Gloria Manuel Hjelmstad, 11/23/1930-1/5/2023. Gloria Manuel Hjelmstad was born on November 23,1930 to Arthur Tennyson Manuel and Lavinia May Hough in Huntington Township, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Smithton High School in 1947. Gloria was an avid history buff and witnessed a lot of history, to include the Hindenburg flying over her farmland before its tragic demise. She also remembered hearing...

Dec 29, 2022

Antoinette (Tonie) Margie Jackson, 87, of Hallsburg, Texas, went to the Lord on December 29, 2022 with her children and their spouses by her side. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 5, 2023 at Moore Cemetery in Chalk Bluff with Noah Gutierrez officiating. Visitation will be 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at Bellmead Funeral...

Dec 24, 2022

Ernest Ray Aleman, of Hempstead, TX, passed on 12-24-22 after a lengthy illness of Cancer. Ernest was born and raised in Bellmead, TX. He is survived by his children Janice Aleman, David Aleman, Sarah Perez, grandchildren De'Vante, De'Andre, De'Shaun, Gabriel and Elizabeth and great- grandchildren Zayden and Za'Viya. He is survived by brothers Jimmy Aleman wife Mary, and Steven Aleman...

Dec 24, 2022

Our beloved Mother Victoria Cruz Alaniz received her angels wings on Saturday 24, 2022. Mass of Christian Burial will be 12:00 pm Thursday December 29, 2022 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Waco. Visitation will be from 6-8:00 pm Wednesday December 28, 2022 at Bellmead Funeral Home with a Rosary at 7:00 pm. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Victoria...

Dec 12, 2022

William David Higginbotham, 74 of Bellmead, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 12, 2022 at The Atrium of Bellmead. David was born September 30, 1948 in Waco, Texas to William S. and Freddie Lee (Cochrum) Higginbotham. They both preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Darline Higginbotham; his sons, Ronnie Higginbotham and Jason...

Dec 11, 2022

Frances Jean Kelley Ryther was born January 11, 1928, to William and Lula Dean Rhodes Kelley in Yoakum, Texas. Jean graduated from Gonzales High School, then from the University of Houston in 1951. She taught in Bay City, Texas for the 1951 - 1952 school year. Jean married Carl Felix Ryther November 30, 1951, at her home in Gonzales County....

Dec 7, 2022

Jimmie Ray Rape was born in Hill County on June 10. 1930, and passed away on December 7th 2022 at Christian Care Community in Mesquite, Texas. He was the son of Augustus and Verna Rape. Mr. Rape is survived by his daughter, Cindy Peterson of Rockwall, Texas, Grandson, Russell Peterson of Allen, Texas, two great-grandchildren, Laurel and William Peterson of...

Dec 3, 2022

Billie Ann Littleton, 73, of Axtell, passed away Saturday December 3, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Graveside service will be 11:00 am Wednesday December 7, 2022 at Billington Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8:00 pm at Bellmead Funeral Home Tuesday December 6, 2022. Billie Ann Littleton was born to Billy Cecil Garrett and Nancy Ann Pace...

Dec 2, 2022

Naomi Ruth (Dobson) Mangum made her final voyage to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, December 02, 2022. She was born April 8, 1929 to John Allen Dobson and Carrie Naomi (Walters) Dobson in Fort Worth, Texas. Naomi learned at a young age the difference between right and wrong and strived to hold true to herself at always doing...

Nov 19, 2022

Bethany Darlene Bapugi, 49 of Lacy Lakeview, Texas passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022. Graveside services will be 11:30 am Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at Rosemound Cemetery with Richard Jones officiating. Visitation will be 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at Bellmead Funeral Home. Bethany ''Boo Boo'' was born March 31, 1973 in Houston, Texas. She attended...

Nov 16, 2022

Jerry Joe ''JJ'' Stuckly of Axtell, passed away Tuesday November 16, 2022 after a short battle with lung cancer. He was 69 years old. Jerry was born on May 8, 1953 to Edwin and LeeNette Stuckly of Axtell. That's where he was raised and graduated high school from. After graduating he joined the U.S. Army where he served 6 years....