Obituaries

Verna Jean Coffee Compton Kravec

Nov 5, 2021

Verna Jean Coffee Compton Kravec, passed away Friday, November 5, 2021 in Carrollton, Texas.

Graveside services will be 3:00 pm Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at Prairie Hill Cemetery with Frank Pruitt officiating. Visitation will be 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Monday, November 8, 2021 at Bellmead Funeral Home.

Verna...

Stuart Craig Simons

Oct 30, 2021

Stuart Craig Simons, 79, of Bellmead, Texas, succumbed to cancer surrounded by his family on October 30, 2021.

Craig was preceded in death by his wife Ann of 50 years, and his mother and father Elmo and Lottie Simons.  He is survived by his daughter, Carla Hennig and son-in-law Clarence Hennig,...

Janet Rae Haisler

Oct 28, 2021

Janet Rae Haisler, 63, of Waco, Tx. passed away October 28, 2021 in Waco, Texas. Visitation will be from 10-12:00 pm Monday November 1, 2021 at Bellmead Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Monday November 1, 2021 at Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Prairie Grove Cemetery in Aquilla, Tx. Janet was born on April...

Clara Mae Kotch

Oct 26, 2021

Clara Mae Kotch, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021.

Memorial services will be 2:00 pm Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel.

Clara was born October 27, 1930 in Edcouch, Texas to Thurman G. and Verna (Mauldin) Rohr.

She owned and operated...

Jenell Harvey Kaminsky

Oct 23, 2021

Jenell Harvey Kaminsky, age 86, went to be with the Lord on October 23, 2021. Visitation will be from 4:30 - 6:00 pm Thursday October 28, 2021 at Bellmead Funeral Home with a Memorial Service to begin at 6:00 pm Thursday.

Jenell was born July 31, 1935, to Bertha and Littleton Harvey in Palacious,...

Orville "Sonny" Eugene Chappell

Oct 23, 2021

The Lord called Orville "Sonny" Eugene Chappell Home on October 23, 2021. Memorial services will be held Thursday November 11th from 6-8pm at Bellmead Funeral Home. His ashes will later be spread across the Rocky Mountains in Colorado.

Sonny was born on July 8th and grew up in Waco, Texas. He worked as a Group Lead...

Kevin Eugene Allen

Oct 14, 2021

Kevin Eugene Allen passed away peacefully on October 14, 2021.

Kevin was born in Waco, Texas, on February 13, 1958 to parents Melton and Elizabeth Allen.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and younger, brother Aaron Allen.

Kevin is survived by his son, Gregory; and daughters, Tavi Allen and Elizabeth Allen;...

Janet Dell Kelm

Oct 13, 2021

Janet Dell Kelm, 64, of Bellmead, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 13. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 18, Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Mt. Calm Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 6-8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 17, at the funeral home.

Janet was born September 26, 1957, in Waco,...

Wendy Annette Bloskas

Oct 9, 2021

On October 9, 2021, Wendy Annette Bloskas, 65, of Austin, Texas was called home. Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Friday October 15, 2021 at Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be from 1:00- 2:00 pm Friday prior to service. Wendy was born on March 3, 1956 to James Bloskas and Rubie Cochrum in Oahu, Hawaii. Wendy's father was...

Arlene Ann Guthorle

Oct 8, 2021

Arlene Ann Guthorle, of West, Texas, passed away Friday, October 8, 2021, at Providence Hospice Place in Waco.

Arlene was born April 27, 1940 in St. Louis, MO to Paul and Anna (Sommer) Wetzel. In 1964 she was married to Ralph Guthorle and had two children. Being a person of many interests, Arlene was...

Paula I. Tomlinson

Oct 7, 2021

Paula I Tomlinson, 65, of Elm Mott, passed away on October 7, 2021.

Services will be 11:00 am Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at Bellmead Funeral Home with Rev. Lester Adams officiating. Burial will be at Rosemound Cemetery. Visitation will be 7:00 pm to 9:0 ppm Monday,...

Mary Ruth Youngblood

Oct 4, 2021

Mary Ruth Youngblood, 82, of Bellmead, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021.

She was born on April 2,1939 in Columbia, South Carolina to Thara Madge & John C. Campbell. She married Willie B. Youngblood on February 23, 1961 in Waco.

Mary worked various jobs...

Kimberly Ann Parkhill

Oct 4, 2021

Kimberly Ann Parkhill, 54 years old, passed away on Oct 4th, 2021 in Fargo, North Dakota with her husband, Chris Parkhill, by her side. We invite you to help us celebrate her life on Friday, Oct 15th. Services will be held at Bellmead Funeral Home on Le Clede St. in Waco, TX at 10am. Burial services will follow shortly...

Raymond Charles Ludwig

Oct 3, 2021

Raymond Charles Ludwig, 89, passed into the arms of the Lord at his home on October 3, 2021. He was retired Air Force of 24 years service and retired from the Methodist Childrens Home. He is preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers Edward and Jodie and his son Doyle Ludwig....

James "Jim" George Bloskas

Oct 3, 2021

On October 3, 2021 James "Jim" Bloskas 85, of Waco, Texas was unexpectedly called home. Funeral service will be 2 pm Friday October 8, 2021 at Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco. Visitation will be from 6-8:00 pm Thursday October 7, 2021 at Bellmead Funeral Home. Jim leaves behind his wife of 67...

Marvin Dennis Walpole

Oct 2, 2021

Marvin D. Walpole was born to Jesse and Georgia Lee Walpole December 13th 1938 and grew up in Waco and attended Waco schools. Service station attendant was one of his occupations, also truck driver, auto repairman, Bellmead wrecker driver and many others. He loved children, animals, riding motorcycles, playing pool and dominoes as well as cookies, coffee and conversation....

James Conrad Forcher

Sep 29, 2021

James "Jim" Conrad Forcher was born in Dinuba, California to Henry John Forcher, MD and Snow Marguerite Conrad on February 2, 1930. He left this world for a better place September 29, 2021, just three years almost to the day after losing his beloved wife Barbara. Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Friday, October...

Ilene Estell Thompson

Sep 27, 2021

Ilene E. Thompson, 93, of Bellmead, Texas passed away September 27, 2021. Funeral services will be 10:00 am Thursday September 30. 2021 at Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco. Visitation will be from 6-8:00 pm September 29, 2021 at Bellmead Funeral Home. Ilene was born September 7, 1928 in Shiloh, Texas to...

Ruth Roman

Sep 25, 2021

Ruth Roman, 75, of Waco, was born on November 28, 1945 and passed away September 25, 2021. She is preceded in death by her parents Benito Martinez Sr. and Antonia M. Rodriguez, brothers Adolfo, Benito Jr., Sam Martinez and sister Rebecca Vazquez. She is survived by significant other Rito Larez, son Ben Roman and his wife Kimberly, grandchildren, Mia...

Esteban "Steve" T. Lopez

Sep 23, 2021

Esteban "Steve" T. Lopez, 61, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021.

A rosary will be held at 1:00 pm Thursday, September 30, 2021 with mass and reception to follow at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Waco, Texas.

Steve was born August 3, 1960...