Obituaries

Gilbert Merrill

Gilbert Merrill

Sep 29, 2011

Gilbert Darwin Merrill March 23, 1922 - September 29, 2011 Gil Merrill, 89, of Waco, went to be with his Lord September 29, 2011 while in the care of his daughter and son-in-law, Carol Lee and Gary Covelli of Austin. Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, October 1, at Western Heights Baptist Church, 6301 Bosque Blvd., with Rev. Nathan Booth...

Beverly Cheesman

Beverly Cheesman

Sep 27, 2011

Beverly P. Harriman Cheesman, 72, of Phoenix, died Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at Providence Health Center. A celebration of life will be 2 p.m. Friday, September 30, 2011 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church with the Rev. Michael Attas, M.D. officiating. Private burial at Oakwood Cemetery will precede the service. Beverly was born July 25, 1939 in Gladewater, Texas to Samuel...

Mckynzie Ford

Mckynzie Ford

Sep 22, 2011

Mckynzie Paige Ford, infant daughter of Ibrahiim Ford and Amy Goff-Ford, was called home Thursday, September 22, 2011. Graveside services will be 3 p.m. Wednesday, September 28, at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd. Survivors include her sister, Ferrah Celeste Ford; and brother, Braedon Bishop Ford. We will...

Patricia Childs

Patricia Childs

Sep 21, 2011

Pat Childs, 64, of Waco, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2011 in Austin. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday, September 26, 2011 at OakCrest Funeral Home with the Rev. Curtis Holland officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation with her family will be Sunday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at OakCrest Funeral Home. Pat was born September 4,...

Patrick Denton

Patrick Denton

Sep 21, 2011

Patrick O. Riley Denton, 53, of Waco, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at his residence. Funeral services will be 12 p.m. Saturday, September 24, 2011 at OakCrest Funeral Home with the Rev. Jim Gray officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation with his family will begin at 10:30 a.m. Saturday prior to the service. Patrick was born in...

Nannie Dolezal

Nannie Dolezal

Sep 19, 2011

Nannie Ruth Dolezal, 90, of Waco, passed away Monday, September 19, 2011, at her home. Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. Barry Camp officiating. Visitation will be 5 - 7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 23, at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Boulevard. Ruth was born June 9, 1921 in Moody,...

Edward Caines

Edward Caines

Sep 17, 2011

Edward Vail Caines, 81, of Waco passed away Saturday, September 17, 2011 at a local nursing center. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, September 22, 2011 at Clifton Memorial Park.

Edith Brewer

Edith Brewer

Sep 15, 2011

Edith May Brewer, 91, of Waco, Texas, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2011in Waco. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, September 17, 2011 at the OakCrest Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jim Gray officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco. Edith was born December 26, 1919 in Clarksville, Texas to Lonnie Jeff Davis Roten and Frances...

Danna Gilbert

Danna Gilbert

Sep 14, 2011

Danna Gilbert, 80, of Clifton passed away September 14, 2011 after a sudden car accident in Waco. Her body was cremated. A remembrance celebration for the family will be held Saturday, September 24, 2011. Any memorials are asked to be made to the Cancer Society, with the appreciation of the family. Danna was born July 4, 1931, in Naples, Texas,...

H.J. Mckelroy

H.J. Mckelroy

Sep 14, 2011

H. J. McKelroy, 78, of China Spring, went home to be with his Lord September 14, 2011. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, September 17, 2011 at Bellmead Calvary Baptist Church with Dr. Gerald McKelroy officiating. Visitation with his family will be 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, September 16, 2011 at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd. Mac...

Clayton Uran

Clayton Uran

Sep 13, 2011

Clayton Harvey Uran May 31, 1917 - September 13, 2011 Ret. Lt. Colonel, Clayton Harvey Uran, 94, of Waco, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2011. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit, 1624 Wooded Acres Drive, with Father John Wells officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow at...

Victor Porres

Victor Porres

Sep 11, 2011

Victor Porres, of Waco, died peacefully Sunday, September 11, 2011 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at OakCrest Funeral Home with Deacon Jessie C. Garza officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Victor loved dancing, antiques, and travel. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Isabelle. He is...

Margaret Fall

Margaret Fall

Sep 11, 2011

Margaret LuRee Fall July 17, 1924 - September 11, 2011 Margaret LuRee, affectionately known as "Mugs", (Johnson) Fall passed away peacefully in her sleep surrounded by family. Graveside services will be at Wednesday, September 14, 1:00 p. m at Oakwood Cemetery with Father John Wells officiating. Margaret was born July 17, 1924 to James William and Effie Madeline Johnson in...

Rebecca Durham

Rebecca Durham

Sep 10, 2011

Rebecca Jean Durham, 44, of Robinson, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 8:10 a.m. on Saturday, September 10, 2011. Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 13, at St. John United Church of Christ, 110 S. Robinson Drive, with Scott Spence officiating. Burial will be in Robinson Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Sept....

Karen Mccain

Karen Mccain

Sep 8, 2011

Karen Jean Kirkland McCain passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2011 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. A time of remembrance and gathering will be 1 - 3 p.m. Saturday, September 10, 2011 at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd. Karen was born November 24, 1942, in Waco, to Robert and Marjorie (Simons) Kirkland. She enjoyed growing antique...

Henry Lewis

Henry Lewis

Aug 31, 2011

Henry B. Lewis passed away in Austin on Wednesday, August 31, 2011. His loving wife of 64 years, several of his children and grandchildren were at his side. A rosary will be said at OakCrest Funeral Home at 7:00 pm on Monday, September 5. Services will be Tuesday, September 6 at 10:00 AM at St. Louis Catholic Church in Waco...

Esther Quinn

Esther Quinn

Aug 29, 2011

Esther Bredeck Quinn April 18, 1939 - August 29, 2011 Esther Bredeck Quinn, 72, of Waco, passed away at home on Monday, August 29, 2011. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, September 3, at Rosemound Cemetery with Msgr. Mark Deering officiating. Please dress comfortably. Visitation will be 6 - 7 p.m. Friday at OakCrest Funeral Home with Deacon Gregg...

Mary Donald

Mary Donald

Aug 29, 2011

Mary F. Donald January 24, 1942 - August 29, 2011 Mary Frances Donald, 69, of Waco, passed away Monday, August 29, 2011. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Axtell Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 - 8 p.m. Friday at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Boulevard. Mary was born January 24, 1942 in Waco to Victor and Mary (Morgan)...

Anparo Orta

Anparo Orta

Aug 27, 2011

Anparo Valdivia Orta, 50, of Waco passed away August 27, 2011 at a local hospital with her family by her side. Visitation with the family will be 3-5 p.m. Saturday, September 3, at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd. Waco, Tx. Anparo was born May 25, 1961 to Dominga Martinez. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and friend. She worked...

Mary Ramos

Mary Ramos

Aug 26, 2011

Mary Jackson Ramos, dairy farmer, 77 of Bosqueville, passed away Friday, August 26, 2011, in Providence Hospital. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday, August 29, at OakCrest Funeral Home with Pastor Reed Justus officiating. Burial will follow in Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, August 28, at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd. Mary was...

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