Obituaries

Victoria Cruz Alaniz

Victoria Cruz Alaniz

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...

William David Higginbotham

William David Higginbotham

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...

Frances Jean Kelley Ryther

Frances Jean Kelley Ryther

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....

Jimmie Ray Rape

Jimmie Ray Rape

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...

Billie Ann Littleton

Billie Ann Littleton

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...

Naomi Ruth Mangum

Naomi Ruth Mangum

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...

Bethany "Boo Boo" Darlene Bapugi

Bethany "Boo Boo" Darlene Bapugi

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...

Jerry "Jj" Joe Stuckly

Jerry "Jj" Joe Stuckly

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....

Jerry Wayne Mccutcheon

Jerry Wayne Mccutcheon

Nov 15, 2022

Jerry Wayne McCutcheon passed away 11/15/22 at the age of 37 surrounded by family and friends. Jerry Wayne was born March 9, 1985 in Waco, Texas to Jerry and Annette McCutcheon. He attended La Vega ISD. He was a loving and devoted father to his daughter Kalista and honored his parents. He was one of the kindest men you could...

Elizabeth "Liz" Nell Fisher

Elizabeth "Liz" Nell Fisher

Nov 11, 2022

Elizabeth N. (Liz) Fisher,71, of Hallsburg, Tx. passed away Friday morning November 11, 2022 at her home. She was born August 4, 1951 at Fort Hood Army Hospital to her parents William J. and Nellie B. Watts. Liz is preceded in death by her parents, a son Arthor Sean Finnie, and two brothers Jerry Watts and Jimmy Watts. She is...

Doris Faye Weaver

Doris Faye Weaver

Nov 11, 2022

Doris Faye Weaver, 74, of Speegleville, passed away Friday, November 11, 2022 at a local care center. Services will be 11:00 am Friday, November 18, 2022 at Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel with her cousin Skip Blancett officiating. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Thursday, November 17, 2022 at the funeral home. Doris...

Sandra Jean Hutchins

Sandra Jean Hutchins

Nov 9, 2022

Sandra Jean Hammons Hutchins, 80, of Lacy Lakeview, passed away November 9, 2022 at a local hospital to be with her loving husband and son. Graveside services will be 10:00 am Monday November 14, 2022 at Waco Memorial Park in Robinson. Visitation will be from 4-6:00 pm Sunday November 13, 2022 at Bellmead Funeral Home. Sandra was born June 14,...

Morris Glenn Smith

Morris Glenn Smith

Nov 3, 2022

Morris G. Smith (Smitty), age 85 of Bellmead, Texas passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at Lakeshore Village. Morris was born in Mt. Calm, Texas to Vernon and Willi Mae (Honey) Smith. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 49 years, Dorothy (Burgin) Smith and his stepchildren Lisa Millsaps and Ruby Williams. Morris is survived...

Sandra Lynn Miles

Sandra Lynn Miles

Nov 3, 2022

Sandra Lynn Miles passed away Thursday, November 3, 2022. Memorial service will be 11:00 am Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel. Sandra was born in Waco, Texas to Audrey Faye (Gammon) Miles and Billy Joe Miles. She attended La Vega School District. She loved flowers and had a green thumb. Gardening was her passion. She also enjoyed...

Peggy Sue Nelson

Peggy Sue Nelson

Oct 30, 2022

If you knew Peggy Sue… Peggy Sue Cline Nelson was born October 24th,1943. She was a wonderful mother, wife, sister, and friend to many. To know her was to love her and I will always be grateful for knowing and being loved by her. She passed away peacefully on October 30th, 2022. She is survived by her daughter, Sandra Schonerstedt,...

Edward Dean Walts

Edward Dean Walts

Oct 27, 2022

Edward Dean Walts, 62, of Mart, passed away peacefully at home with family by his side. Services will be 2:00 pm Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lester Adams officiating. Burial will be at Criswell Cemetery near Ben Hur, Texas. Visitation will be 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at the funeral...

Laura Lea Goebel Wendell

Laura Lea Goebel Wendell

Oct 21, 2022

Laura Lea Wendell; a sweet, wonderful, Angel, wife, mother, sister and friend. It is with great sadness, because she is no longer with us, and joy, because she no longer suffers, that we announce the death of Laura Lea (Goebel) Wendell of Bellmead, Texas, who passed away on October 21, 2022, at the age of 63. Laura leaves behind a...

Mary Eva Wetterman

Mary Eva Wetterman

Oct 19, 2022

Mary Eva Wetterman, 81, of Waco, passed away peacefully Wednesday October 19, 2022 at a local hospital. Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Saturday October 22, 2022 at Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel, Burial will follow at Bosqueville Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday October 21, 2002 from 6-8:00 pm at Bellmead Funeral Home. Mary Eva Wetterman was the daughter of D.J....

Pamela Myshell Hawkins

Pamela Myshell Hawkins

Oct 17, 2022

Pamela Myshell Roemer Hawkins, 67, fell asleep in death in the early hours of Monday October 17, 2022. Pam, the oldest of nine siblings, was born September 25, 1955 in Burnet, Texas to Franklin Oliver Roemer and his wife Homalyne Rogers-Roemer. She grew up in the small town of Llano Texas where she spent many a summer swimming at Blue...

Gretchen Woodruff Funderburk

Gretchen Woodruff Funderburk

Oct 14, 2022

Gretchen Woodruff Funderburk passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2022. Services will be 10:00 am Monday, October 17, 2022 at Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at Moore Cemetery in Chalk Bluff, Texas. Visitation will be 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Sunday, October 16, 2022 at the funeral home. Gretchen was born November 23, 1938 to Robert ''Bob'' and Rita...