Obituaries

Richard Wayne Martin

Richard Wayne Martin

Apr 29, 2022

Richard Wayne Martin 3/3/53 - 4/29/22 Born in Waco to Ralph and Janelle Martin. Moved to McGregor in 1961. Graduated McGregor High School where he was a football player for the Bulldogs. Meet his wife Debbie Grady in 1973. They were married in 1974 and had 3 children. He worked at McLennan County Appraisal District for 23 years and that's...

Patricia F. (Kirk) Dawson

Patricia F. (Kirk) Dawson

Apr 26, 2022

Patricia F. (Kirk) Dawson, 77, of Bellmead, one of Waco's first female police officers, died April 26th after a brief battle with cancer. A memorial service will be held Friday May 6th at 4pm at the Bellmead Funeral Home, 809 LaClede. Patricia and her twin brother were the first twins born at the Corpus Christi Naval Air Training Station during...

Brian Wayne Birch

Brian Wayne Birch

Apr 25, 2022

Brian Wayne Birch, 50, of Bellmead, Texas was born January 12, 1972 in Marengo, Iowa and passed away Monday, April 25, 2022 in Waco, Texas. Brian was preceded in death by his father, Donald Birch. Survivors include his mother, Janie Birch; his wife, Tiffany Birch; his children, Codi Birch, Dustin Birch, Destiny Birch, Justin Birch, Kevin Birch, Adien Birch and...

Nora Faye Nobles

Nora Faye Nobles

Apr 25, 2022

Services for Nora Faye Nobles, 85, will be at 10:00 am Saturday, April 30, 2022 at Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel with Danny Bristow officiating. Burial will be at Rosemound Cemetery in Waco, Texas. Mrs. Nobles died Monday, April 25, 2022 in Georgetown, Texas. She was born in Hill County, Texas on February 7, 1937. Her parents were Vance and Allie...

Alma Katherine Busch

Alma Katherine Busch

Apr 22, 2022

Alma Katherine Busch was called Home April 22, 2022. She was born in Herington, Kansas on Sept 6, 1941 and graduated from Herington High School in 1959. Alma had several occupations throughout her life but her favorite was working as a touch-up artist for Olan Mills. She enjoyed sewing, drawing, woodworking, camping, and fishing. She had a passion for gardening,...

Henry Nathaniel Bond Jr.

Henry Nathaniel Bond Jr.

Apr 21, 2022

Henry Nathaniel Bond Jr. 93, passed away April 21, 2022 at home with his children at his bedside. Services will be 12:00 pm Thursday, April 28, 2022 at Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lester Adams officiating. Burial will be at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at the funeral home....

Rebecca Jo Stanley

Rebecca Jo Stanley

Apr 20, 2022

Rebecca Jo Stanley, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2022. Graveside services will be 1:00 pm Saturday, April 30, 2022 at Gerald Cemetery. Following the service the family will have dinner at the Birome Community Center. Rebecca, also known as Nana to everyone, was born December 22, 1948 in Fort Worth, Texas. She attended Haltom High School and worked at Med...

Herman Munoz

Herman Munoz

Apr 19, 2022

Herman Munoz, 69 years old of Riesel Tx., passed away on April 19, 2022. Herman was born in Palacios Texas on July 1, 1952 to Jesus & Adelaida Munoz. He was preceded in death by parents Jesus & Adelaida Munoz, & older brother Eloy Munoz. He is survived by 2 older sisters Herminia Melendez & Elvira Potts, twin brother Hector...

William "Billy" Eugene Thun

William "Billy" Eugene Thun

Apr 17, 2022

William Eugene (Billy) Thun, of Elk, Texas, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 17th, at the age of 88. He was surrounded by his loving wife and children by his side. Rosary will be recited Thursday, April 21st, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Elk at 10:00am, followed by Mass of Christian burial at 11:00am. Billy was born in Elk,...

Pedro Mireles

Pedro Mireles

Apr 5, 2022

Pedro Mireles, 94, of Waco, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2022. Viewing and visitation will be 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm Sunday, April 10, 2022 at Bellmead Funeral Home.

Omar "Homer" Hinojosa

Omar "Homer" Hinojosa

Apr 5, 2022

Omar ''Homer'' Hinojosa September 8, 1962 - April 5, 2022 Homer Hinojosa, 59, of Waco, TX, passed away on April 5, 2022, of natural causes. Homer was born to Anastacio ''Chacho'' and Viola Hinojosa of Alice, TX. The Hinojosa family moved to Waco in 1976 where Homer attended and graduated from Connally High School in 1981. Throughout his life he...

Benda Naurene Wilson Easter

Benda Naurene Wilson Easter

Apr 4, 2022

Benda Naurene Wilson Easter passed away Monday, April 4, 2022 in Waco. Services will be 2:00 pm Saturday, April 9, 2022 at Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Joe Bailey officiating. Burial will be at Moore Cemetery in Chalk Bluff. Visitation will be 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday, April 8m 2022 at the funeral home. Benda was born January...

Junior "J.L." Lee Morgan

Junior "J.L." Lee Morgan

Apr 3, 2022

Junior Lee Morgan of Bellmead, TX passed away Sunday. April 3, 2022 at an assisted living facility. He was born October 27, 1929 in Rosie, Arkansas to Edgar and Iva Morgan. Military graveside services will be held at 2 pm Thursday. April 7 at Waco Memorial Cemetery with David Haines officiating. Visitation will be held at Bellmead Funeral Home from...

Donnie Lynn White

Donnie Lynn White

Apr 2, 2022

Donnie Lynn White, 64, of Mount Calm, Texas passed away at his home Saturday April 2, 2022. No services are planned at his request. Survivors include his wife Sandra White, Son; Keith White and daughter Stacie Merchant, step-children; Margaret Forrest, Davalene Schimdt and Rave Jones. He also had 13 grandchildren.

Donald "Lil' Bubba" Allen Donahoo Jr.

Donald "Lil' Bubba" Allen Donahoo Jr.

Apr 2, 2022

Lil' Bubba, 22, was the fourth born child in Waco, Texas to Carol Taylor and Donald Donahoo Sr. on September 3, 1999. Services will be 10:00 am Saturday, April 9, 2022 at Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday, April 8, 2022 at the funeral home. He went to school at La Vega ISD...

Donald Eugene Melasky

Donald Eugene Melasky

Mar 27, 2022

Don, 92, passed away peacefully at his home in West, on Sunday, March 27. Gravesite services will be held on Friday, April 1 at 2:00pm, at Riesel Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 5:30p to 7:30p, Wednesday, March, 30 at the Bellmead Funeral Home. Visitation will also be open on Thursday, all day. Don was born in Alva,...

Shirley Ann Trice Swank

Shirley Ann Trice Swank

Mar 24, 2022

Shirley Ann Trice Swank, of Lorena, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2022 at her residence. Services will be 10:00 am Friday, April 1, 2022 at Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Roy Marshall and Rev. Robert Buchanan officiating. Burial will be at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Thursday, March 31, 2022 at the funeral...

Robert Jack Williams Jr.

Robert Jack Williams Jr.

Mar 21, 2022

Robert Jack Williams Jr., 62, of Speegleville, Tx. went to be with the Lord on March 21, 2022. Graveside services will be 10:00 am Monday March 28, 2022 at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-4:00 pm Sunday March 27, 2022 at Bellmead Funeral Home. Robert was born February 15, 1960 in Corsicana, Tx. to Robert Jack Williams Sr. and...

Nolan Leonard Saulter

Nolan Leonard Saulter

Mar 17, 2022

Nolan Saulter March 17, 1941 - March 17, 2022 Nolan Leonard Saulter Sr. of Riesel Texas was born March 17, 1941 to William David Saulter Sr. and Mary Katrena Saulter in Crawford Texas and passed away peacefully with his family by his side under the wonderful care of Providence Hospice Place in Waco Texas on March 17, 2022. Visitation will...

Michael "Mikie" Gene Dove

Michael "Mikie" Gene Dove

Mar 15, 2022

Michael Gene Dove (1952-2022) Michael Gene Dove ''Mikie'' was born November 2, 1952, in Waco, Texas and passed away March 15, 2022. He passed peacefully at Home surrounded by his Loved ones. Michael was married to Bethea Lee Dove, and June of 2022, would have been their 49th anniversary. Their love story started before they were married, June 7, 1973....