Obituaries

Jan 16, 2013

Florence Evelyn Barker, of Waco, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2013. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at Oakwood Cemetery. Florence Evelyn Barker was the daughter of John Gordon Hilley and Janie Moor Hilley, born October 25th, 1918. Always know as "Evelyn", she was a native Wacoan, educated in local schools, and Four C Business College....

Jan 16, 2013

Dan E. Mayfield, Jr. died Wednesday, January 16, 2013, peacefully and with dignity after a lengthy illness. Following a private burial at Oakwood Cemetery, a Memorial Service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 21 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church with the Rev. Chuck Treadwell officiating. Visitation with Dan’s family will follow at the church. Dan was born December 17, 1934,...

Jan 15, 2013

Albert "Buzzard" Gonzales, 55, of Waco, passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at Providence Medical Center. Funeral Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, January 19 at OakCrest Funeral Home. Following Albert's wishes, he will be cremated. A prayer service will be at 6 p.m. Friday, January 18 at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd. Albert was born in Waco July...

Jan 13, 2013

June 29, 1955 - January 13, 2013 Mary Ellen Sabido Mary Ellen Sabido 57, passed away Sunday January 13, 2013 at a local hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday Jan 17,2013 at St Francis Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. Rosary will be recited Wednesday January 16, 2013 at 7:00 PM at...

Jan 12, 2013

Ralph Davis, 75, of Waco, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2013. Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel by Rev. Curtis Holland. Visitation will be 5 - 7 p.m. Tuesday at OakCrest Funeral Home. A native of Robinson, Ralph was a mechanic at several Waco service stations before starting Davis Service Center which he operated...

Jan 11, 2013

Jean Juniac Stevens, 91, of Waco, died January 11, 2013. A memorial service to honor her life will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at Oakcest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Boulevard. A private burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. She was born May 4, 1921 in Toronto, Canada. Jean graduated from Cottey College in 1941 the same year she...

Jan 11, 2013

Arline Marie (Filer) Holub, 86, of Waco entered Eternal Rest Friday, January 11, 2013 at a local hospital surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00am on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at St. Louis Catholic Church with Father John Guzaldo as celebrant. Internment will follow at St. Martin’s Cemetery in Tours, TX. Rosary will...

Jan 11, 2013

Jeannie Dickinson March 18, 1941 – January 11, 2013 Jeannie Dickinson of Waco passed away Saturday, January 11, 2013. Services will be 12 noon Monday at Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel. Visitation will be 2-3 p.m. Sunday at OakCrest. Jeannie worked at Hillcrest Nursing Home and El Chico, and volunteered at The Independent Center. She is survived by daughter-in-law, Rosemary...

Jan 10, 2013

Rosemary Witt, 65, of Waco, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2013 at her residence after a three year struggle with cancer. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at OakCrest Funeral Home with burial following at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation with her family will be 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd....

Jan 4, 2013

Darryl "Darry" Philip Clemmer left his earthly body for the Promised Land at 6:19 p.m. on Friday, January 4, 2013. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be 2 p.m. Friday, January 11, 2013 at Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit with Fr. John Wells officiating. A reception will follow at the parish hall. Darryl was born in Grandfield,...

Jan 4, 2013

Cecil Boyd Collier, 75, of Waco, passed away Friday, January 4, 2013 at Providence Hospital. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Monday, January 7 at Rosemound Cemetery.

Jan 4, 2013

Robert “Bob” Wayne Michna, 68 of Lorena, passed away Friday, January 4, 2013 at Hillcrest Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 9 at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church with Father Joe Geleney officiating. Burial will follow at Lorena Cemetery. Visitation will be 5- 7 p.m. Tuesday at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd....

Jan 2, 2013

Dec 31, 2012

Sylvia Gabriel Copeland, 95, passed away peacefully Monday, December 31, 2012. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation with her family will be 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd. Sylvia was born April 12, 1917 and was married to Barney Copeland. Together they...

Dec 31, 2012

James Roland Sexton, 67, of Hewitt, passed away December 31, 2012 at his residence with his family by his side. Funeral services will be 1:00 pm Thursday at OakCrest Funeral Home with burial following at Chapel Hill Memorial Park. Visitation with the family will be from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd. Mr. Sexton was born...

Dec 28, 2012

Richard Harold Tinsley, 88, formerly of Waco, passed away peacefully after a brief illness December 28, 2012 in La Grange surrounded by his family. Graveside services will be 11:30 a.m. Monday, December 31, 2012 at Oakwood Cemetery. No formal visitation is scheduled. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date in Fayetteville, Texas. Richard was born...

Dec 26, 2012

Jesus Pena, 67, of Waco, passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2012. A memorial service celebrating his life will be 1 p.m. Saturday, December 29, 2012 at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd.

Dec 26, 2012

Debra Susan Peña July 29, 1954 – December 26, 2012 Debra Susan Peña, 58, of Waco, passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at her residence. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at OakCrest Funeral Home with Rev. Carey Killough officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Thursday at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Boulevard. Susan...

Dec 24, 2012

Remle Anthony Olsen, 48, of Waco, passed away Monday, December 24, 2012. Services will be 10 a.m. Friday at OakCrest Funeral Home with Rev. Marvin Donnel officiating. Burial will follow in Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be 5 – 7 p.m. Thursday at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Boulevard. Remle was a special loving husband and father. He had such...

Dec 22, 2012

Ruth G. Thorn, 86, of Waco, passed away Saturday, December 22, 2012 at St. Catherine Center. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Friday, December 28, 2012 at Fairview Cemetery in Hubbard, Texas. Visitation will be 5 - 7 p.m. Thursday, December 27, 2012 at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd. A full obituary will be forthcoming.