Obituaries
Nancy Sue Blankenship
Jul 12, 2024
Nancy Sue Blankenship, 68 of Waco It is with our deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of Nancy Blankenship, age 68, on July 12, 2024. Nancy was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend who touched the lives of many with her kindness and generosity. Nancy Blankenship was born on September 14, 1955,in Waco, TX to Arthur...
Glenda Marie Anderson
Jul 8, 2024
Glenda Marie Romero Anderson, born October 19, 1942 in Port Arthur, Texas to Oddette and Wallaze Romero. She attended some school in Hillsboro. She met the love of her life Edward "Eddie" Anderson at Safeway in 1964. They married May 18, 1968. They had one child Angela Marie Anderson. Glenda worked as a home health worker for 24 years. She...
Joan Carol Bates
Jul 5, 2024
**Joan Carol Bates (née Williams)** Born March 4, 1942, in Alvin, Texas, Joan Carol Bates was a beacon of love, care, and nurturing to everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. Joan was the beloved daughter of Sam and Ella Williams, and the cherished sister of Edwin and Mickey Williams, all of whom preceded her in death. Joan was...
Kenneth Wilkins
Jun 26, 2024
Kenneth Wilkins departed this earth for his eternal heavenly home on June 26th, 2024. Born in Waco in 1940 Kenneth graduated from Waco ISD before joining the U.S. Coast Guard and proudly serving four years of active duty. Upon completion of his military service, Kenneth began his decades long career, working along side his father as a railroad brakeman. Kenneth...
Kimberly Reich
Jun 23, 2024
Kimberly Reich, a cherished mother, grandmother, and daughter, passed away peacefully, leaving a legacy of love and warmth. She was surrounded by family during her final moments, a testament to the deep bonds she cultivated throughout her life. Kimberly is survived by her three devoted sons: Jimmy Pilgrim and his wife Victoria, Jeff Pilgrim and his wife Deeann, and Joshua...
Martha Smith Densman
Jun 14, 2024
Martha Smith Densman, affectionately known as "Nanny," of Lacy Lakeview, passed away on June 14th, 2024, in Glen Rose, TX. Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 18, 2024 at the Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Larry Potts officiating. Burial will follow at Rosemound Cemetery. A visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Bellmead Funeral...
Ruby Nell Evans
Jun 13, 2024
Ruby Nell Evans, 89, of Waco went to be with her Lord on June 13, 2024 at the Atrium of Bellmead care facility. Visitation will be held 9:00 am to 10:00 am Monday, June 17, 2024, with the service to begin at 10 am at the Bellmead Funeral Home chapel. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Ruby was born...
Bobby "Bob" Lee Smith
Jun 9, 2024
Bobby "Bob" Lee Smith, 74, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather of Watt, TX passed away on June 9, 2024, in Waco, TX. He was born on July 24, 1949, in Waco, TX. Bob was a dedicated family man who cherished every moment spent with his loved ones. He had a passion for fishing, enjoyed beach trips with his family,...
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,...
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