Obituaries

Aug 24, 2018

Michael Paul VanCleave, 63, passed away at home in Lacy Lakeview, Texas, on Friday, August 24, 2018. Memorial service will be 6:00 p.m. Thursday August 30, 2018 at Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel. Born in Douglas, AZ. June 10, 1955, he moved to Waco as a boy. Mike is well-known for his racing successes at Heart of Texas Speedway, his excellency...

Aug 23, 2018

Nadine Hill, passed away Thursday, August 23, 2018.

Services will be 9:30 am Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel officiating will be Brent Voss. Visitation will be 6 to 8 pm Monday, August 27, 2018 at the funeral home.

Nadine was born October 28, 1935 in...

Aug 22, 2018

On Wednesday, August 22, 2018, Douglas Durrett quietly ascended into the arms of our Heavenly Father. Doug will be missed by all of those who knew and loved him. He was a loyal and loving son, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He worked hard and loved harder. Doug enjoyed nothing more than doting on his loved ones, including the...

Aug 21, 2018

Rita Brown a resident of Waco, Texas for 41 years entered her Heavenly home on Tuesday Aug 21, 2018.

Services will be 10:00 am Friday, August 24, 2018 at Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Bill Packer officiating. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 1 hour before service at the...

Aug 20, 2018

Rosalie M. Weaver, 79, of Elm Mott, passed away peacefully Monday morning at 11:29 a.m. with her husband Ralph E. Weaver by her side.Rosalie M. Weaver and Ralph E. Weaver were married in Omaha, Nebraska on October 18, 2007 and lived together in Elm Mott, Texas. Survivors include her daughter Robin Lee Barka and son-in-Law Kenneth Barka of Colorado Springs,...

Aug 20, 2018

Myrna Jo Crain, passed away Monday, August 20, 2018.

Services will be 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel with Kip Osborne officiating. Burial will be at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be 6 to 8 pm Monday, August 27, 2018 at the funeral home.

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Aug 18, 2018

Robert "Bob" Boman, passed away peacefully, Saturday, August 18, 2018.

Bob was cremated and the family will hold a private burial at a later date.

Bob was born February 11, 1942 in Palestine, TX to Berta Boman. He was raised by his mother and step-father, William York.

Aug 18, 2018

Deanna "Dee" De La Cruz of Waco, passed away Saturday, August 18, 2018.

Graveside services will be 11:00 am Thursday, August 23, 2018 at Rosemound Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 pm Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at Bellmead Funeral Home.

Ms. De La Cruz was...

Aug 15, 2018

Lillie Mae Lipsey, 88, of Magnolia, Texas, formerly from Waco, Texas died peacefully in her daughter's arms on August 15, 2018 in Magnolia, Texas. Funeral service will be at 11:00 am Saturday August 18, 2018 at Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jeff Anz officiating. Pallbearers: Harold Brannon, Jimmy Lipsey, Brad Brannon, Jimmy Lipsey Jr., Bob Lipsey, Jeff...

Aug 15, 2018

Bebe LaNelle Rhodes, age 88, of Bellmead, passed away on 08/15/2018. It was a Homecoming and Reunion she was very much looking forward to.

Visitation will be held at Bellmead Funeral Home on Saturday August 18, 2018 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm. A celebration service will be held at Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel Sunday August 19,...

Aug 11, 2018

Eliborio Ortiz Sr., 76, of Bellmead left this world to be with his heavenly Father Saturday August 11, 2018. Graveside services will be 1:00 pm Tuesday August 14, 2018 at Rosemound Cemetery. Visitation will be 9-11:00 am Tuesday August 14, 2018 at Bellmead Funeral Home. Eliborio was born in Raymondville,Texas to Jose and Lucia Trevino Ortiz on July 23, 1942....

Aug 10, 2018

Herbert Albert Boyette, passed away Friday, August 10, 2018.

Graveside services will be 10:00 am Friday, August 17, 2018 at Rosemound Cemetery.

Herbie was an extraordinary family man and a remarkable friend. He had a profound effect on the lives of the people he came in contact with. Fishing,...

Aug 10, 2018

Marion Wade "Bubba" Webb passed away Friday August 10, 2018. Graveside services will be 10:00 am Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at Waco Memorial Park with Pastor Lynn Parks officiating. Visitation will be 5:00 pm. to 7:00 pm. Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at Bellmead Funeral Home. Bubba was born February 28, 1933 to Porter and Ruby (Fridel) Webb. The youngest of...

Aug 8, 2018

Barbara Campbell Sloane, passed away Wednesday, August 8, 2018. Graveside services will be 10:30 am Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at Waco Memorial Park. Barbara was a graduate of Waco High School, attended McLennan Community College where she received a Mental Health and Counseling degree, plus a Substance Abuse and Counseling degree. At...

Aug 6, 2018

Ella Mae Laxson Thornley made her final journey to be with the Lord on August 6, 2018. Ella was born on September 21, 1947 to G.W. (Bill) and Adela Laxson in Mart, Texas. She was the youngest of five children. Her siblings are Melvin Laxson, Evelyn Thomas, Louise Breedlove, and Charles Laxson. She grew up in Coolidge, Texas, where...

Aug 5, 2018

Claudette Noel Richard, 51, of Hewitt, passed away at a local hospital Sunday, August 5, 2018.

Funeral services will be 1:00 pm Friday, August 10, 2018 at Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Cemetery in Waco. Visitation is from 6-8:00 pm Thursday, August 9, 2018 at Bellmead Funeral Home.

Claudette was a Billing...

Jul 28, 2018

Christy Farley, 44, of Axtell won her race as her loving savior greeted her at the finish line Saturday July 28, 2018. Graveside services will be 10 am Saturday August 4, 2018 at Axtell Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8:00 pm Friday August 3, 2018 at Bellmead Funeral Home. Christy was born to Jimmy and Alice Morgan on September 6,...

Jul 24, 2018

Robert LeRoy Simpson, 87, of Bellmead, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family Tuesday July 24, 2018. Graveside service will be 10:00 am Saturday July 28, 2018 at Billington Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8:00 pm Friday July 27, 2018 at Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel. Robert (Bob) Simpson was born May 13, 1931 in Washington, DC to...

Jul 19, 2018

Peggy Jo Jennings, passed away Thursday, July 19, 2018.

Graveside services will be 10:00 am Monday, July 23, 2018 at Waco Memorial Park with Chaplain Larry Holden officiating.

Peggy was born November 19, 1943 in Beaumont, Texas to Carlton L. and Jewell (Magee) O'Dell. She graduated from Connally High...

Jul 16, 2018

Robyn Gail Reznicek peacefully left this earth on Monday, July 16, 2018.

Graveside services will be 10:00 am Thursday, July 19, 2018 at Riesel Cemetery.

Robyn was born on April 20, 1968 and was lovingly adopted by George Reznicek...