Obituaries

Nov 13, 2015

Cannon Joseph Cureton became an angel on Friday, Nov. 13, 2015. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at Oakwood Cemetery with Rev. Joseph Geleney officiating. Cannon is survived by his parents, Andrea R. Collinsworth and Christopher E. Cureton of Waco; his sister, Ariea Cureton; grandparents, great-grandparents, uncles and aunts. Sign the Guest Book at www.oakcrestwaco.com Brandon D'Wayne...

Nov 12, 2015

Emily McKelvain May 9, 1927 – November 12, 2015 Emily McKelvain, 88 of Waco, was called home on November 12, 2015 surrounded by her loved ones. Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 18, at the OakCrest Funeral Home Chapel, 4520 Bosque Boulevard, Waco, with Rev. Su Milam of First Waco Methodist and Jake Morphew of Speegleville United Methodist officiating....

Oct 30, 2015

Ralph Wayne Armstrong March 26, 1930 – October 30, 2015 Ralph Wayne Armstrong, 85, of Waco passed away Friday, October 30, 2015, at a local hospital. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 3, at Lake Shore Drive Church of Christ, 2800 Lake Shore Drive, with Ernie Christie officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday,...

Oct 27, 2015

Harry Joseph Matustik April 19, 1923 – October 27, 2015 Harry Joseph Matustik, 92, of Waco, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2015. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 1:00 pm Friday, October 30 at St. Louis Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. A rosary followed by visitation will be held Thursday, October 29, at 6:00 p.m.,...

Oct 25, 2015

Henry M. Eberhardt May 10, 1924 – October 25, 2015 Henry Marvin Eberhardt passed away at his home in Waco on October 25, 2015. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 27, at Hillcrest Cemetery in Temple with Rev. Daniel Reynolds officiating. Henry was born in Temple, Texas on May 10, 1924, the son of Richard...

Oct 25, 2015

Frank E. Holt Aug 9, 1931 – Oct 25, 2015 Francis (Frank) E. Holt went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, October 25, 2015. He passed exceedingly peacefully with his wife Linda and brother-in-law Riley by his side. Frank faithfully and honorably served our country during the Korean War earning three bronze medals for his valor on the...

Oct 24, 2015

Susan Therrell Easterwood May 14, 1944 – October 24, 2015 Susan Therrell Easterwood, of Waco, passed away October 24, 2015, in Lubbock at the age of 71. A memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 14, 2015, at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd. with Father Isidore Rozycki officiating. Mrs. Easterwood was born May 14, 1944, in Norfolk, Virginia,...

Oct 21, 2015

Lonnie Ervin Brink Jr. Aug 22, 1947 – Oct 21, 2015 Lonnie "Slugger" Ervin Brink Jr., passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at his home in Waco, Texas. Visitation will be 6 to 8 pm Tuesday, Oct 27, 2015 at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd. He was born August 22, 1947 to Lonnie and Miltie (Hector) Brink. In...

Oct 20, 2015

William Ted Strickland June 17, 1942 – October 20, 2015 Ted Strickland, Jr., 73, of Hewitt, went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, October 20, 2015. Funeral services will be at 11 am on Friday, October 23 at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd. with Pastors Marvin Donnell and Lloyd Strickland officiating. Burial will follow...

Oct 14, 2015

Mary Fred Wade September 12, 1924 – October 14, 2015 Mary Fred Wade, 91, of Waco passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at St. Catherine’s Center. A graveside service will be held Saturday, October 17 at 3 pm at Coolidge City Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday, October 16 from 5-7 pm at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd. Mary...

Oct 13, 2015

Oct 12, 2015

Ken Kind May 19, 1937 – October 12. 2015 Ken Kind, 78, owner of Kind’s Automotive for 33 years passed away Monday, Oct 12, 2015. Services are not planned at this time. Ken was preceded in death by his first wife Katherine Kind, parents Norma and Erwin Kind; daughter Norma Upchurch., son Kenneth White and grandson Eddie White. He is...

Oct 11, 2015

Ramon Reyna May 12, 1947 - October 11, 2015 Ramon Reyna, 68, of Waco passed away October 11, 2015 at a local hospital. A graveside service with military honors will be held at 3 pm on Wednesday, October 21 at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery, 11463 State Hwy. 195, Killeen, Texas 76542. Ramon was born May 12, 1947 in San...

Oct 10, 2015

NANCY KAY KELLEY CRAIG August 7, 1942 - Oct. 10, 2015 Nancy Kelley Craig passed from this life to eternal life with Jesus on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015 in a local care facility after many years suffering with the effects of Alzheimer’s. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, October 15 at 10:00 am at Oakwood Cemetery, 2124 S....

Oct 10, 2015

William Leroy Hill August 22, 1949 – October 10, 2015 William Leroy (Billy Roy) Hill passed away Saturday, October 10, 2015 at Providence Hospital. A service will be held later. Billy Roy was born in Waco, and graduated from University High School. He married Libby Hill on June 1, 1968. He worked in the Traffic Division of the City of...

Oct 9, 2015

MARGARET JANE THOMSON THOMAS Margaret Jane Thomson Thomas died peacefully in her home in Woodway, Texas on October 9, 2015 at the age of 82 after a brief illness. She is survived by her husband, Aaron Lee Thomas; sons: Lloyd and wife, Amy, of Temple; Mark and wife, Jan, of Plano; and Glenn of Woodway; her siblings: Durelle Farmer of...

Oct 6, 2015

LaQuita Joyce Purvis September 18th, 1935 to October 6th, 2015 Heaven gained an angel as Joyce Purvis, 80, of Waco went to be with the Lord on October 6th, 2015 at her home surrounded by all of her children, grandchildren, and friends. Visitation will be Friday, Oct 9th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at OakCrest Funeral Home Chapel, 4520 Bosque...

Oct 3, 2015

Michael L. Melendez October 5, 1976 – October 3, 2015 Michael Larry Melendez, 38, of Waco passed away Saturday, October 3, 2015. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 7 at OakCrest Funeral Home with Deacon Jessie Garza officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, October 6 from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Michael...

Oct 2, 2015

Naomi E. Bell October 15, 1914 – October 2, 2015 Naomi E. Bell, 100, of Waco passed away Friday, October 2, 2015. Funeral services will be Tuesday, October 6 at 11:00 a.m. at OakCrest Funeral Home with burial to follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be Monday, October 5 from 6 – 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Naomi...

Sep 25, 2015

Maria Teresa Rodriguez November 20, 1975 – September 25, 2015 Maria Teresa Rodriguez, 39, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2015. Mass will be celebrated at St. Francis Catholic Church 10 am Tuesday, September 29, 2015, followed by burial at Oakwood Cemetery. The Rosary will be recited at 7 pm Monday at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd. Maria was...