Obituaries

Jun 25, 2023

Donnie Clifford Taylor: July 8, 1950 - June 25, 2023 Donnie gained his Angel Wings on June 25, 2023 after a long battle with heart disease. Donnie had a lot of health problems but through it all he kept fighting to stay with us. Donnie was born in Waco and went to La Vega schools, he graduated from La Vega...

Jun 24, 2023

Mary Ann Holmes December 9, 1931 - June 24, 2023 Mary Ann Holmes passed from this life on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at the age of 91. Visitation and Rosary will be held at the Bellmead Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 28 with the visitation beginning at 5:30 p.m. and the Rosary at 7 p.m. Her Mass of Christian burial...

Jun 19, 2023

Patti Ruth Shelton Cooper age 85 passed away June 19th in her home in Axtell. Graveside services will be 10:00 am Friday July 7, 2023 at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco. Patti was born in Moody Texas to Jesse and Johnny Shelton. She married John Cooper and gave birth to three daughters Tina Marie, Rebecca (Becky) Dawn, and Angel Robin. They...

Jun 16, 2023

Roy Dell Walthall III suffered catastrophic brain damage on Friday, June 9th and passed away June 16th 2023. Roy lived the most amazing life and will be remembered and loved forever by all those whose lives he touched. He was born June 15, 1951 in Waco, Texas to Alma Louise Ashleman and Roy Dell Walthall Jr. Alma was a loving...

Jun 11, 2023

Dustin Thomas Davis Dustin was born in Waco, TX on September 6, 1979 to parents Vernon Matthew Davis Jr. and Ann Tynes Goldsmith. Dustin was called home to his final paradise on June 11, 2023. To know Dustin was to love him. He has the bluest eyes that could captivate anyone. His laugh and humor made his big smile that...

May 31, 2023

Bobby Joe Ray January 12, 1954-May 31, 2023 Bobby Joe Ray, 69, of Waco passed away peacefully at his residence Wednesday. Funeral services will be held at 1 pm Monday, June 5, 2023, at Bellmead Funeral Home with burial at Rosemound Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12:00 -1:00 prior to the Funeral Service. Bobby was born January 12, 1954, in...

May 31, 2023

Always in our hearts Barney was an exceptional person. This is, in brief, is . his story. Barney Mahan passed away on May 31, 2023 in Waco, Texas. He lived and worked in Chalk Bluff, Texas for many years. He was survived by his wife, Betty Mahan: His daughter, Marla, and his son, Rick. He had three grandchildren, Miles, Austin...

May 27, 2023

Frederick Michael Hollister May 18 1953--May 27 2023 Frederick Michael Hollister passed away Saturday May 27th in Waco Texas. Services will be held on June 2nd, 2023 at 11:00 am at Church of the Redeemed, 4300 Orchard Lane,Waco Texas with pastor Jeff Stinson officiating; a visitation will be from 6-8 pm Thursday on June 1, 2023, at Church of the...

May 11, 2023

Gabriel Felipe DeLeon, 53, of Bellmead, passed away on May 11, 2023 at a local hospital. Funeral services will be Tuesday May 23, 2023 11:00 am at Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at Eddy Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday May 22, 2023 from 6-8:00 pm at Bellmead Funeral Home. Gabriel was born to Epifanio and Judy Parsons DeLeon...

May 6, 2023

Apr 29, 2023

Samuel Dean Tullos '' Sammy T.'' October 13, 1954 - April 29,2023 Born in Opelousas, Louisiana to the parents of Rex and Connie Tullos. Sammy was a graduate of La Vega High School where he enjoyed football, track, and was known to have the best hands in Bellmead TX. After graduating high school, he went to work for TP&L for...

Apr 22, 2023

It is with great joy and deep sadness that we announce that Tony has gone home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He passed very unexpectedly on April 22,2023 in Waco, Texas. We were not ready to let him go but we are so glad that now he is truly free. He is free of the pains...

Apr 19, 2023

Christopher Allen McQueen February 29, 1972-April 19, 2023 Christopher Allen McQueen, 51, passed away Wednesday April 19, 2023 at a local hospital surrounded by family and lots of love. Memorial services will be at 11:00 am Saturday May 6, 2023. Services will be held at Calvary Chapel Waco at 702 N 18th St Waco Texas. Pastor Albert Fuentes will be...

Apr 17, 2023

Dear Gracious Heavenly Father, Make us humble and truly thankful for these and all thy many blessings we receive, In Jesus' name. ~Bernard Papaw Duckett Berna Dean Andrews went home to her Heavenly Father Monday April 17, after a day surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by Annie (Mamaw) and Bernard (Papaw) Duckett, her sister Mearlene...

Apr 16, 2023

Geralyn Marie (Fahrenthold) Anderson was born August 18, 1951 in Corpus Christi, Texas, to Delores (Hunter) and Walter H. Fahrenthold. She was promoted to Glory in the early hours of April 16, 2023 after a long struggle with health and physical issues. Gera was mother to 2 daughters, Shannon D (Kelley) Duran who preceded her in death, and Lynette M...

Apr 15, 2023

Elwanda Lorraine Morgan,78, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 15, 2023. Graveside services will be 10:00 am Friday April 21, 2023 at Rosemound Cemetery in Waco. Elwanda was born October 10. 1944, and grew up in Bellmead. Ellie graduated from La Vega High School and married Larry Patrick Morgan in 1963. Elwanda was selfless and loved taking care of others....

Apr 5, 2023

Kenneth Floyd Weaver, 73, of Speegleville went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 5th, 2023. Ken grew up in Killeen, Texas until he joined the Marine Corps at age of 17. He honorably served his country for 4 years, including a tour in Vietnam. After his military service, Ken worked at the V.A. hospital in Waco,...

Mar 30, 2023

Joyce Earlene Dearen Batey, age 78, of Waco, TX passed away of March 30, 2023. She was born on June 30, 1944 in Houston Texas to Henry Earl and Mary Johanna Dearen She is preceded in death by both of her parents, two brothers and two sisters, a nephew and a niece. She is survived by her Son George Royals...

Mar 30, 2023

Ralph Tedrow Wilkerson Ralph Tedrow Wilkerson was born at home in Waco, Texas to Orvil Ralph and Evelyn (Tedrow) Wilkerson on November 5, 1933. He grew up in the Waco area, and worked on the family farm. He attended La Vega School and played drums in the high school band. His career was as a dental technician at Ft. Hood,...

Mar 17, 2023

Benjamin Robert Bush Sr passed away on March 17, 2023. Graveside services will be 2:00 pm Tuesday March 21,2023 at Rosemound Cemetery in Waco. Benjamin was born September 20, 1941 He is survived by wife Naomi, his kids Leslie Bush, Venita Yokus, Lisa Horn and Benjamin Bush Jr, numerous grandkids and great grandkids.