Obituaries

Feb 5, 2018

Maria Antonia Brown departed this life on Monday, February 5, 2018 after a long battle with cancer. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Noon Friday, February 9, 2018 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Benjie Magnaye as celebrant. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. A rosary will be recited 6:30 p.m. Thursday, February 8, 2018...

Jan 30, 2018

Rachel Hendrix Baldwin, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2018.

Memorial services will be at a later date.

Rachel was born January 9, 1925 in Hico, Texas. She was a Registered Nurse at Hillcrest Medical Center for 20 years until retiring.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Elwood E. Baldwin;...

Jan 27, 2018

Marcia Leilani Faye Presha, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2018.

Visitation will be 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Monday, February 5, 2018 at Bellmead Funeral Home.

Marcia was born September 12, 1962 in Alexandria, Virginia.

Survivors include her daughter, Taneea Misher and finance, Damian Busby; her son,...

Jan 25, 2018

Frieda Banik Stringer, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2018.

Services will be 2:00 pm Monday, January 29, 2018 at Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ron Miller officiating. Burial will be at Gerald Cemetery. Visitation will be 4:00 to 6:00 pm Sunday, January 28, 2018 at the funeral home.

Frieda...

Jan 25, 2018

Christopher Blake Allen passed away Thursday, January 25, 2018.

The family will have a visitation from 6 to 8 pm Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at Bellmead Funeral Home. In prior conversations, Chris desired to have an event to celebrate his life. Family members are working to fulfill Chris's request. All his friends will be invited...

Jan 21, 2018

Lola Campbell passed away Sunday, January 21, 2018.

Graveside services will be 2:00 pm Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at Gholson Cemetery with Rev. Jerry King officiating. Visitation will be 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at Bellmead Funeral Home.

Lola was born November 17, 1927 in Taylor,...

Jan 21, 2018

Wilma Jean (Merriweather) Souer York, 94, of Waco, TX peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 21, 2018, surrounded by family.

There will be a casual dress visitation from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Saturday, January 27, 2018 at Bellmead Funeral Home with graveside services to follow at 1:00 p.m....

Jan 20, 2018

Clifford Allen Berger, of Waco, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2018.

Graveside services will be 3:00 pm Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at Rosemound Cemetery with Rev. Richard Jones officiating.

Clifford was born May 21, 1941 in Omaha, Nebraska to Lewis and Frances (Ackerman) Berger. He served in the Army during the Korean...

Jan 15, 2018

Larry Don Brown passed away Monday, January 15, 2018.

Viewing for family and close friends will be 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm Friday, January 19, 2018 at Bellmead Funeral Home. Burial will be at Fort Parker Cemetery at 12:00 noon Saturday, April 21, 2018 in Groesbeck, Texas.

Larry was born January 15,...

Jan 15, 2018

James Charles Mathis, passed away Monday, January 15, 2018.

Graveside services will be 2:00 pm Thursday, January 25, 2018 at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen, Texas. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, January 25, 2018 at Bellmead Funeral Home before the service.

James was born August 26, 1943 in...

Jan 14, 2018

Joseph Edward Mason, Jr., age 79, passed away on January 14, 2018.

A memorial service will be held 10 a.m. on Monday, January 22, 2018 at the Bellmead Funeral Home in Bellmead, Texas with Greg Spears officiating.

Ed was born April 9, 1938 in Warren, Ohio to Joseph Edward Mason,...

Jan 12, 2018

Laura Ann Williams, passed away Friday, January 12, 2018.

Memorial services will be 2:00 pm Saturday, January 20, 2018 at Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel.

Laura Liberty was born November 3, 1949 in Giddings, Texas to Marvin "Red" and Lila Belle (Allen) Liberty.

She was preceded in death by her...

Jan 6, 2018

J.W. Catchings, 88, Waco TX, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2018 after a prolonged illness. James is survived by his wife Betty, Lacy Lakeview TX, daughter Donna, Slidell LA, son Michael, Debary FL, daughter, Rebecca, Clovis CA, brother Billy, Indianapolis IN, with numerous extended family in the central Texas area. James was a retiree of General Tire and M&M...

Jan 6, 2018

Larry Shuttlesworth passed away Saturday, January 6, 2018.

Graveside service with military honors will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Fort Parker Cemetery in Groesbeck, Texas.

Larry was born June 19, 1946 in Corsicana, Texas to Lawrence and Alice (Taylor) Shuttlesworth. He served in the Navy during Vietnam and was...

Jan 5, 2018

John Henry Zanter Sr. passed away Friday, January 5, 2018.

Services will be 2:30 pm Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Richard Rust officiating. Burial will be at Gerald Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Monday, January 8, 2018 at the funeral home.

Jan 5, 2018

Master Chief, James "Jim" E. Van Winkle (USN, Ret.) passed away Friday, January 5, 2018.

Graveside services with Military Honors will be 1:00 pm Saturday, January 20, 2018 at Oakwood Cemetery.

Jim was born May 26, 1942 in Berkeley, California to John Louis and Edna Mae (Higby) Van Winkle. He...

Jan 2, 2018

Betty Sue Nichols, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2018.

Services will be 1:30 pm Friday, January 5, 2018 at Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lester Adams officiating. Burial will be at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be 6 to 8 pm Thursday, January 4, 2018 at the funeral home.

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Jan 2, 2018

Rose Marie Swank, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2018. Services will be 10:30 am Friday, January 5, 2018 at Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Terry Wilkerson officiating. Burial will be at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be 6 to 8 pm Thursday, January 4, 2018 at the funeral home. Rose was born January 29, 1947 in West, Texas to...

Jan 1, 2018

Paul Odell Waters, passed away Monday, January 1, 2018.

Memorial services will be 2:00 pm Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Concord Baptist Church with Rev. Billy Schulz officiating.

Paul was born April 10, 1956 in Houston, Texas to L.M. and Christene (Jayroe) Waters. He married Yvonne Fry on July 6,...

Dec 29, 2017

Robert Wayne "Chigger" Webb, age 85, passed away Friday, December 29, 2017. A graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 1, 2018 at Bold Springs Cemetery in West, Texas with Jason McCaig officiating. A visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, December 31, 2017 at Bellmead Funeral Home.

Robert...