Obituaries

Jan 21, 2022

Ethridge O'Daniel Boyett, 85 of Bellmead, TX passed away peacefully at his home on 1/21/2022 surrounded by his adoring family. Ethridge ''Huckle'' Boyett also known to many as Danny was born 8/5/1936, in Waco, TX to Viola Howard and Issiac Boyett. He attended Waco public schools and enlisted in the Army National Guard as a young adult. Ethridge married his...

Jan 19, 2022

Janie Ruth Stone, was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She left this world January 19, 2022 at the age of 91. She was born to Silas and Janie Lewis on November 20, 1930 in Milam County, Texas. She married the love of her life, Russell Stone on October 2, 1967 in Winterhaven, California. They lived their life...

Jan 18, 2022

Anita Carol Haney Pick was born August 9, 1950 and died January 18, 2022. Anita was preceded in death by her parents, John L. Haney and Rena Haney of Waco, Texas. She married Holley Pick on February 1, 1991. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, their 3 children, Celeste Whisnant and husband, John Connor, and Brent Pick...

Jan 11, 2022

Jenny Josephine Horner passed away on January 11,2022 after battling liver disease and cancer. She was born in Belton, Texas on May 15,1935. She is survived by her daughter Ruby and husband Mark Wooldridge; granddaughter Amey and husband Scotty Szanto and great grandson Dawson; grandson Colin and wife Madison Wooldridge; granddaughter Hannah and husband Mikel Lee and great grandsons Kyle,...

Jan 9, 2022

Melba Marceen Everett, 89, also known as MawMaw, passed away January 9, 2022. She had a servant's heart and always made sure that everyone had plenty to eat. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman, her son Charles, parents Arthur and Ethel Barnes, and 10 siblings. Survivors include daughter Lisa Arp and her husband Tracey, daughter-in-law Louann Everett,...

Jan 7, 2022

Wanda Willis, age 89, passed away on January 7, 2022 in Waco, Texas with Robby and Debora Willis and Martha Downes by her side. Wanda was united in marriage to Bobby Willis on January 3, 1953. She spent her career in Sales and the Food Industry. She opened Catherine's Dress Shop and was the top selling store for many years....

Dec 25, 2021

Betty Joyce Cockrell 3/9/31 - 12/25.2021 Betty was born in Falls County to parents Mr. and Mrs. Ira Howze. She was raised in Lott, Texas and attended school at Lott ISD. She was a member of Marlin Baptist Church. After graduation Betty went to work in Dallas at Lockheed Martin. She later moved back to Waco with her family. She...

Dec 22, 2021

Peggy Dean Cook aged 78 passed away the morning of December 22, 2021. She is survived by her 3 sons Tim, Steve and Kevin Smith, 4 grandchildren Erin, Crystal, Chloe and River and brothers Robert and Larry Rowan. She is proceeded in death by her Sister Dee Gibson, her mother Leota Mumme and father Ralph Rowan.

Dec 20, 2021

Donna Eugena Mead, 92, of Waco passed away Monday December 20, 2021 at her residence. Graveside services will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday December 28th at Waco Memorial Park. Pastor Stuart Huey of Faith Temple Baptist Church will be officiating. Mrs. Mead was born April 23, 1929, in Parkersburg W. VA. She married Delford Urson Mead Jr. January 28, 1950....

Dec 16, 2021

Roy Leon Toten Sr. passed away Thursday, December 16, 2021. Graveside services will be 2:00 pm Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at Axtell Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at Bellmead Funeral Home. Roy was born October 18, 1944 in Waco, Texas to Otis and Ruby (Potter) Toten. He worked over 20 years at...

Dec 8, 2021

Weldon Joseph McSpadden, 92, of Hubbard, Texas passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021. A memorial service will be held at 2:30 pm Sunday, December 19, 2021 at Grace Gospel Church, 4385 E. Old Axtell Rd., Axtell, Texas 76624 with visitation and food to be served at 1:30 until service time. Weldon was born May 29, 1929 in Dickens, Texas to...

Dec 6, 2021

Bonnie Jean Forde ''Granny'' was a spit fire of a lady all the way to her passing on the evening of December 6th, 2021, at the age of 85 in her home surrounded by loved ones. Bonnie was born April 18th, 1936, in Gilmer, Texas. Throughout her life she worked at Olan Mills in Waco, TX and as a server...

Dec 4, 2021

Lisa Suzan Maynard peacefully entered Heavens gates on Saturday, December 4th 2021. Services will be 2:00 pm Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel 6623 S. IH 35 Waco, TX 76706 with Rev. Lester Adams officiating. Visitation with the family will be 1:00 pm until service time at the mausoleum chapel. Lisa was born September 4, 1960...

Dec 2, 2021

Wynnfred B. Batey January 27, 1941 - December 2, 2021 Age 80 Riesel, Texas Died on December 2, 2021 at The Atrium Center in Bellmead, Texas. Wynnfred better known to most as Wympy or Wynn was born on January 27, 1941 in Falls County,Texas, the son of Wynnfred Batey and Ethel Alvey. They moved to ChalkBluff, Texas where they made...

Nov 25, 2021

Lena Marie Abraham Sly Obituary Lena Marie Abraham Sly was born on December 10, 1945 in Waco, Texas. She grew up in Bellmead in a house next door to her Aunt Lucy and Uncle Johnny Abraham and several double first cousins. They enjoyed many good times growing up together. Lena graduated from LaVega High School and went on to obtain...

Nov 22, 2021

Helen Marie Skerik, born August 28th, 1930, was called to God on November 22, 2021.  She passed quietly at home with family by her side.  A graveside service will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in West, TX on November 30th, 2021 at 10:30 A.M. After the worst has happened With nothing more to fear The sun continues shining...

Nov 20, 2021

ANNA KAY WETLESEN Anna Kay Wetlesen 76, passed away peacefully at her home in Perry Tx surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday November 20th,2021 She was born August 21st, 1945 to William and Mildred Sparkman. She was a warm and loving woman who was always the first to help someone in need and cared for the well being of...

Nov 15, 2021

Randall Lee Gassaway, of Robinson, passed away Monday, Nov. 15,2021, at the age of 68.

He was born on Jan. 22, 1953 to Ollie Lee Gassaway and BlueBell Riles Gassaway. Randall attended LaVega while growing up. He spent many years moving and leveling houses. Later,he worked in HVAC sales. He loved taking long Sunday drives and family...

Nov 14, 2021

Ricky Don Berry, Sr. left this world on November 14, 2021. He was born in Waco, Texas on December 19. 1950, to Luther (Buster) and Lottie Berry. Since he was young Ricky enjoyed playing music and at the age of 13 taught himself to play the drums and a short time later the steel guitar. He became Known all around...

Nov 6, 2021

Jesse Ruiz

August 24, 1956 - November 5, 2021

Jesse was born to his parents in Palmer, Texas on August 24,1956. His family moved to the Waco area where later graduated from LA Vega High school. Jesse had one son Andrew C. Ruiz Sr.

In 1986 Jesse...