Obituaries

Billy Ray Bodiford

Billy Ray Bodiford

Feb 2, 2022

Billy Ray Bodiford 10-18-57 - 02-02-22 ''I'm not scared to die when it's my time and the good lord decides to take me then that's it we can't do nothing to stop it but I will not just roll over and let this cancer take me .. '' Facebook and world mourn the loss of one of the most prolific...

Carl Andrew Stutsman

Carl Andrew Stutsman

Jan 29, 2022

Carl Andrew Stutsman Carl went to be with his precious Savior on Saturday, January 29. He is remembered by his wife Pamela and 7 living siblings, his twin brother Charles (Valerie) Stutsman in Norfolk, Virginia; his oldest sister Virginia (Jim) Bennett in Bothell, Washington; a middle sister Elizabeth Stutsman in Lynnwood, Washington; a middle brother Art (Pam) Stutsman in Emhouse,...

Travis Findley

Travis Findley

Jan 27, 2022

William Travis Findley passed away peacefully, Thursday morning, January 27, 2022 in Waco, Texas. Services will be announced at a later date. Travis was born March 4, 1930 in Mount Calm, Texas to W. A. ''Boss'' and Allie (Hysaw) Findley. He graduated from Hubbard High School in 1949 and joined the Army. He served during the Korean War and was...

Todd Francis Dilworth

Todd Francis Dilworth

Jan 23, 2022

On Sunday January 23rd Todd Francis Dilworth went back to his heavenly home to be with Jesus Christ our savior. Todd was born on June 17th 1970 in Richmond Texas to Polly McCullough and Daryl Dilworth. Todd loved the outdoors, swimming, fishing and gardening. He loved tinkering with cars. He had an artistic mind. He loved cooking. His love of...

Ethelda Gervais

Ethelda Gervais

Jan 23, 2022

M. Ethelda Gervais passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022. She was born January 12, 1927 in Wichita Falls, Texas to Reubin and Myrtle (Callaway) Waldrop. She earned her LVN nursing licenses in1963 and worked at several facilities around Waco and retired in November, 1996 from Scott & White Clinic in Bellmead, Texas. She was a Catholic and loved reading and...

Florrie Dean (Brooks) Hammons

Florrie Dean (Brooks) Hammons

Jan 21, 2022

Florrie Dean (Brooks) Hammons, 83 of Lacy Lakeview passed away at home Friday, January 21, 2022. Services will be 10:00 am Thursday, January 27, 2022 at Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 6::00 pm to 8:00 pm Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at the funeral home. Florrie was born July 9, 1938,...

Ethridge O'Daniel Boyett

Ethridge O'Daniel Boyett

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...

Janie Ruth Stone

Janie Ruth Stone

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...

Anita Carol Haney Pick

Anita Carol Haney Pick

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...

Jenny Josephine Horner

Jenny Josephine Horner

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,...

Melba Marceen Everett

Melba Marceen Everett

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,...

Wanda Lerlene Willis

Wanda Lerlene Willis

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....

Betty Joyce Cockrell

Betty Joyce Cockrell

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...

Peggy Dean Cook

Peggy Dean Cook

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.

Donna Eugena Mead

Donna Eugena Mead

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....

Roy Leon Toten Sr

Roy Leon Toten Sr

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...

Weldon Joseph Mcspadden

Weldon Joseph Mcspadden

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...

Bonnie Jean Forde

Bonnie Jean Forde

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...

Lisa Suzan Maynard

Lisa Suzan Maynard

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...

Wynnfred Benjamin Batey

Wynnfred Benjamin Batey

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...