Obituaries

Ramon Trujillo Rodriguez

Ramon Trujillo Rodriguez

Nov 20, 2023

Con profondo dolor, queremos compartir la triste noticia del fallecimiento de Ramon Trujillo Rodriguez, un hombre ejemplar que dejo una huella imborrable en todos los que lo conocieron. Ramon Trujillo Rodriguez, de 77 anos, fallecio el lunes 20, de Noviembre en Waco, Texas. Misa funebre sera el miercoles 29 de noviembre alas doce medio dia en la Iglesia Catolica del...

Patricia Morales

Patricia Morales

Nov 19, 2023

Born June 22, 1955 ~ Died November 19, 2023 Patti was born in Waco, Texas at Providence Hospital to Tomas “Tommy” Gonzales and Hortencia “Nancy” Gonzales. Patti attended Waco ISD schools graduating from University High School, class of 1973. She graduated with an associate degree in Psychology from McLennan Community College in 1976. Patti married the love of her life,...

Joe Sebik

Joe Sebik

Nov 19, 2023

Joseph John Sebik, Jr. passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023 after a brief illness. Visitation will be on Friday, December 15, 2023 from 5 -7 pm at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd. in Waco, TX.  The Rosary will be prayed at 6 pm. A memorial mass is scheduled for Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 10:30 am at St....

Judith Harshbarger

Judith Harshbarger

Nov 18, 2023

Judith Lynn Harshbarger of Celina, Texas, (formerly of Tyler, Texas) passed away on November 18, 2023. She was born on June 10, 1953, in Victoria, Texas to Keith Harshbarger and Judy (Puckett) Harshbarger. She died peacefully from complications of pneumonia after developing dementia secondary to a brain tumor found in 2001. Judith (Judy or Cissy) was a very intelligent, caring,...

Ann Malpass

Ann Malpass

Nov 17, 2023

Ann Elizabeth Hale Malpass, 95, of Waco, Texas passed away on November 17, 2023, in Waco, TX. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00pm on Monday, November 20, 2023, at OakCrest Funeral Home, 5420 Bosque Blvd., Waco, TX. A graveside service will be held at 1:00pm on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Jonesboro Cemetery, 2415 CR 194, Jonesboro, TX 76538, and will...

Susan Nix

Susan Nix

Nov 12, 2023

Mary Susan Nix, 72, of Lorena joined her beloved parents on Sunday, November 12, 2023, passing peacefully and naturally into her savior’s loving arms during the night. While those she has left behind deeply mourn her passing, we are comforted in fully knowing she is rejoicing, singing, and hugging all those who preceded her in death. Susan loved with a...

R. Don Vardeman

R. Don Vardeman

Nov 11, 2023

Retired Lt. Colonel Chaplain R. Don Vardeman, age 83, passed away on Veteran's Day, Nov. 11, 2023, following a fall & brief hospitalization. Don was born in Mart, TX on January 19, 1940, to Martice A. Vardeman and Willie Graves Vardeman, the last of five brothers. He grew up in Mart, TX, moving to Bellmead and graduating from La Vega...

Isaiah Cadriel

Isaiah Cadriel

Nov 10, 2023

Baby Isaiah Samuel Cadriel, infant son of Johnnie and Sabrina Cadriel was born on November 10, 2023, at Hillcrest Hospital in Waco, TX. He weighed 3 pounds, 6 ounces and was 15.75 inches long. Isaiah is with Jesus, the perfect Father, The King of Kings and Lord of Lord’s. We look forward to seeing Isaiah soon. Praise the Holy name...

Aura "Mita" Swital

Aura "Mita" Swital

Nov 8, 2023

There are rare few people in the world who have the ability to enrich the lives of every single person they interact with- Aura Swital, or “Mita” to some, was one of these people. She was born on February 8, 1943, in Fomeque, Colombia and took her final rest at her home in Waco, Texas on November 8, 2023, following...

Thelma Abbott

Thelma Abbott

Nov 6, 2023

Thelma Abbott, 64, passed away on November 6, 2023, in Waco, TX. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and daughter. She will be laid to rest on November 14th at the Billington Cemetery in Axtell, TX at 10 AM. There will be a celebration of life afterwards. Thelma was born on October 20, 1959. She was the oldest of...

Ronald Stephens

Ronald Stephens

Nov 6, 2023

Ronald (Ronnie) Stephens, 76, of Robinson, TX, passed away on November 6, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family and loved ones. Visitation will be held from 2-4 p.m., Sunday, November 12. Celebration of his life will be held 1:30 p.m., Monday, November 13, at Oakcrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd., Waco, Texas with Bishop David Fuller officiating. Ronnie...

Linda Cox

Linda Cox

Nov 6, 2023

Linda Kay Cox, 79, died Monday, November 6, 2023, after fighting a long battle with her health. She was surrounded by her five children at the time of her death. A celebration of her life will be conducted at 11:30am on Monday, November 13, 2023, in a graveside service at the historic Johnsville Cemetery in Johnsville, Texas where the Cox...

Douglas Miller

Douglas Miller

Nov 5, 2023

Douglas C. Miller October 17, 1937 – November 5, 2023 Douglas Craig Miller of Waco, Texas passed away at the age of 86 on November 5, 2023. After declining health, Doug passed peacefully at his home in Waco with his family by his side. Doug was born in Waco, Texas on October 17, 1937, to Lester (Jack) Miller and Sarah...

Dorothy Neatherlin

Dorothy Neatherlin

Nov 5, 2023

January 28, 1929- November 5, 2023 Dorothy went to be with her Lord on Sunday, November 5th surrounded by family. Dorothy was born to Simon and Mary Humber in Albany, TX on January 28, 1929, in the family farmhouse during a snowstorm. Her family moved to Brownwood, TX when she was in the sixth grade. She finished high school at...

Carol  Koester

Carol Koester

Nov 3, 2023

Carol Kaye Koester, age 66, passed away on November 3, 2023, in Sugarland, Texas. Kaye was born on November 22, 1956, to Milton (Dick) and Billye Jo (Gardener) Koester. She was a caring Mother, Sister, Grandmother, and Friend to all who knew her. Kaye never missed a birthday of those she loved even if it meant sending a card to...

Barbara Sauls

Barbara Sauls

Nov 2, 2023

Barbara Carolyn Sauls January 30, 1941 – November 2, 2023 Barbara Sauls of Chalk Bluff, Texas passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023. Visitation will be Wednesday, November 8, 2023, from 5:00-7:00 pm at the OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Boulevard. Her services will be on Thursday, November 9th, at 10:00 am also at OakCrest Funeral Home with Steve Jackson...

William (Bill) Knoph

William (Bill) Knoph

Nov 1, 2023

William Robert Knoph May 27, 1958 – November 1, 2023 William Robert Knoph, aged 65, of Waco, TX, passed away November 1, 2023 after an extended battle with Leukemia. In honor of his wishes, the family will hold a private memorial at a later date. Born May 27, 1958, in Andrews, TX to Charles Avon and Bobbie Jean (Horn) Powell....

Marilyn Wilson

Marilyn Wilson

Oct 31, 2023

In Loving Memory Waco, Texas – Marilyn (Meyers) Wilson, a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on October 31, 2023. Born in Spokane, Washington, on December 21, 1951, she spent her formative years in the breathtaking mountains of western Montana. Growing up with her two sisters, Kathy and Shelley, Marilyn embarked on adventures in the small railroad...

William  Brown

William Brown

Oct 31, 2023

William “Bill” Orville Brown of Waco, passed away on October 31, 2023, at Mercy House Waco surrounded by his family. Visitation will be 5pm to 7pm at Oakcrest Funeral Home on November 7th. Rosary will be recited there at 6 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2pm on November 8th at St. Louis Catholic Church in Waco...

Alice Hernandez

Alice Hernandez

Oct 30, 2023

Alice Hernandez, 74, of Waco, Texas, made her final journey home on Monday, October 30th, 2023. She entered this world on January 23, 1949, and was the oldest of ten children born to Mariano and Susana Garcia. She helped raise her younger siblings, a fact she proudly and constantly reminded them of. Alice began working at an early age and...