Obituaries
Janis Clarine Minchew
Jun 2, 2024
Janis Clarine Kuehl Minchew was born on July 24, 1952, to Walter Henry and Bernice Clarine Kuehl in the home where she was raised between Riesel and Mart TX. She graduated from Riesel High School and attended McLennan Community College. She married John Minchew on November 27th, 1975, at First Baptist Church in Mart, TX and two sons were born...
Charles "Charlie" Daniel
May 30, 2024
Charles Daniel, better known to those he loved as "Charlie" or "Chuck" finished his race here on earth on May 30th, 2024. Visitation will be held at Bellmead Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 4th, 2024 from 6pm - 8pm. Memorial Service will held be at the Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel on June 5th, 2024; service begin at 10:00am with interment...
Ronald "Ronnie" Keith Wolske
May 20, 2024
Ronald Keith Wolske, ''Ronnie'', was born in Waco, Texas on December 31, 1951. He was listed in the Waco Tribune as ''the year's heavyweight champion'' born at Hillcrest Hospital to Robert and Mildred Wolske weighing over 11 pounds and having 2 teeth. Ronnie passed away at Baylor Scott and White on May 20, 2024, at age 72. Ronnie was a...
Tennie Eleanor Baxter
May 20, 2024
Tennie E. Baxter, of Waco, TX, passed into the loving arms of her savior on Monday, May 20, 2024. Memorial services will be held at TK's Rustic Ranch Event Center, Saturday, June 1, 2024, at 11am.Tennie was born June 6, 1928, in Madill, OK, to Virgil Cornelius Collins and Ruby Love Collins. She made the Waco/Bosqueville area her home for...
Stephen Wayne Brannon
May 13, 2024
Stephen ''Steve'' Brannon passed away peacefully and has been reunited with his parents in heaven. Steve was born April 19, 1964 to Charles Brannon and Lena ''Abraham'' Sly in Waco, Tx. He was a graduate of LaVega High School class of 1982. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother Ron Brannon. Steve is survived by his daughters,...
Billy Carroll Beechly
May 11, 2024
Billy Carroll Beechly was born in Ireland, Texas on September 16, 1938 to Bill & Wilda Beechly. The family moved from Ireland, Texas to Waco, Texas a few years later where Billy attended La Vega schools, graduating in 1956. After graduation Billy joined the U.S. Navy, serving with distinction for six years aboard the U.S.S. Wasp, an aircraft carrier, as...
Gaylon Lynette Barbee
May 11, 2024
Gaylon Lynette Barbee, left this world headed for Heaven on Saturday May 11, 2024. She was a Christian and happy at the thought of seeing Jesus. Gaylon worked as a Teacher's Aide at the Gholson ISD for 22 years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Starr and her sister, Linda. A graveside service will be...
Ruth Lucille Polansky
May 8, 2024
Ruth Lucille Polansky, 90, passed away May 8th, 2024 in Waco. Graveside services will be 9:00 am Friday May 17, 2024 at Rosemound Cemetery in Waco. Visitation will be from 6-8:00 pm Thursday May 16, 2024 at Bellmead Funeral Home. Ruth was born May 2, 1934 in Malone, Texas. She had 6 brothers and 3 sisters. She married the late...
Freda Haak
May 6, 2024
Freda was born July 31, 1937, in Dallas County, to Newton & Mary Lillie (Moore) Pendley. She graduated from La Vega High School in 1957, earned an Associate's Degree in Business from McLennan Community College and completed night classes at Tarleton State University. She was married to Louis Jean Haak for 59 years until he passed away on December 20,...
Jeffery Glen Ballard
May 5, 2024
Jeffery Glen Ballard, 69, of Bellmead, Texas departed this world Friday May 5th 2024 surrounded by family. Services will be Monday May 13th at 10:00am at Bellmead Funeral Home. He was born August 26th 1954 to Bea and Gene Ballard in Portland, Oregon. He attended La Vega schools before studying at TSTC and San Jacinto College and going to work...
Linda Helen Stead
May 3, 2024
Linda Helen Stead (Pospisil) Born 2-9-1949 Died 5-3-2024 Linda Stead passed away peacefully, with her family by her side on Friday May 3, 2924. Graveside service will be Saturday 11:00 am May 11, 2024 at Pavelka Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8:00 pm Friday May 10,2024 at Bellmead Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be : Scott Fornash, Tony Labella, Mark Bettis,...
Nancy Irene Lightner
May 1, 2024
Nancy I. Lightner, born January 21, 1961 passed from this life on May 1, 2024 at the age of 63. She was preceded in death by parents, Charles Moran, Sr. and Ruby Lemmones, sister Ambie Olivo, and brothers, Timothy Moran, Jerry Moran and John Moran. Nancy is survived by her husband, Melvin Lightner; children Robert Beeman, Sherry Beeman, Tanya Albrecht,...
Lowell Thomas Adkins
Apr 30, 2024
Lowell Thomas Adkins aka Preacher, 74, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 30, in Temple, Texas. Lowell was born and raised in Waco, Texas, where he attended Connally schools, obtained an associate in arts degree from MCC and graduated from Baylor University with a bachelor's degree in communications. He was a longtime member of Antioch Community Church. Lowell devoted his...
James "(Jim)" Wilfred Anz
Apr 3, 2024
James (Jim) Wilfred Anz passed away on April 3, 2024. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, April 12, 2024 at Moore Cemetery in Chalk Bluff. Jim was born August 6, 1936 in Clifton, Texas to Wilfred Ernest Anz and Lena Ida (Boelter) Anz Oswald. Jim grew up in Clifton and Bellmead, graduating from La Vega High...
Leonard Hamilton
Apr 2, 2024
Leonard E. Hamilton, 86, of West, Texas went home to be with the Lord on April 2, 2024. He is now reunited in heaven with his devoted wife of 54 years, his parents, siblings, and many friends. Leonard Hamilton was born on July 18, 1937. As a child growing up in Waco, Texas, he enjoyed riding his bike, going to...
Walter Russell Livingston
Mar 25, 2024
Walter R. Livingston, 82, of Waco, Texas passed away on March 25, 2024 of natural causes. Walter was born May. 7, 1941 to Walter Edwin Livingston and Roxie Evabelle Penkert. Walter was a High School graduate of LaVega High School in Bellmead, Texas, a veteran of the United States Air Force, retired MSGT OF 22 years ,and a second retirement...
Maricela Castro
Mar 24, 2024
Maricela Castillo Castro, age 58, passed from this life on Sunday, March 24, 2024, to be with her Lord and Savior. The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm on Monday, April 1st at Bellmead Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 2nd at 1 p.m. at Greater Waco Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Rosemound Cemetery under the...
Kenneth Wayne Fickel
Mar 20, 2024
Kenneth Wayne Fickel April 3, 1950 - March 20, 2024 Kenneth Wayne Fickel, 73, of Hewitt TX died on March 20, 2024 at Baylor Scott & White Waco after a short illness. Ken was born on April 3, 1950 in Waco TX to parents William and Juanita (Tedford) Fickel. He graduated from Waco High in 1969 where he met the...
Jimmy Ted Kunze
Mar 17, 2024
In Loving Memory of Jimmy Ted Kunze Devoted Husband, Father &Paw-Paw, Beloved Brother, Uncle & Friend With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jimmy Ted Kunze on March 17th, 2024, at the age of 68. Born on April 16th, 1955, in Waco, TX, to Adolph & Wanda Kunze, Jimmy leaves behind a legacy of kindness, generosity, and unwavering love...
Lewis Albert Ware
Mar 15, 2024
Lewis Albert Ware went home to the Lord on Friday, March 15, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Lewis was born on October 21, 1940 near Jerusalem, Arkansas, but his family moved to Texas, to the Copperas Cove area while he was just a toddler. By 1947, they had settled in Waco, where Lewis spent most of his life. As...
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