Obituaries

May 13, 2009

Anyone unable to attend the Funeral Service 2 p.m. Monday, can watch the event live on the OakCrest web camera. Just click on the blue Video symbol during those times. The video of the funeral will be archived for 90 days so you may watch a replay anytime during this time by returning to this webside. PLEASE NOTE: If this...

May 12, 2009

Gerald (Jerry) Ellis July 7, 1957 to May 12, 2009 Gerald (Jerry) Ray Ellis, 51, of Waco passed away early Tuesday morning May 12, 2009, at his residence. Services will be at 3:30 p.m. Friday, May 15, at OakCrest Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, May 14, at OakCrest Funeral Home,...

May 12, 2009

George Edward Matthews, 63, of Elm Mott, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2009. George Edward Matthews, 63, of Elm Mott, lost his hard fought battle with cancer Tuesday, May 12, 2009. Services will be 1 p.m. Friday at the OakCrest Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jody Gousset officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 p.m....

May 11, 2009

Tommie E. Bount May 1, 1913 to May 11, 2009 Tommie Evelyn Blount, 96, left her earthly body, Monday, May 11, 2009 to join her family who passed before her. Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd., with the Rev. Howell Farnsworth officiating. Burial will follow in Waco Memorial Park Mrs. Blount...

May 10, 2009

Marie Crowder September 18, 1918 - May 10, 2009 Marie Crowder, 90, passed away Sunday in Corsicana. Services are pending.

May 9, 2009

Lonnie Campbell, 84, of Waco, passed away Saturday at his residence. Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at OakCrest Funeral Home. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home. Mr. Campbell was born in Tuxedo, Texas to William and Velma (Farley) Campbell. He married Wanda Hobbs in Ft. Worth in 1956. He was...

May 8, 2009

Ronald Olan Walker July 17, 1934 to May 8, 2009 Ronald Olan Walker , 74, of Mabank, formerly of Waco, passed away Friday, May 8, 2009 at the M.D. Anderson Hospital in Houston, Texas. The services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at the Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. Bryan Collins officiating. Visitation will...

May 6, 2009

Dr. Scott P. Keahey March 1, 1926 to May 6, 2009 Dr. Scott P. Keahey , 83, passed away May 6, 2009 in Post, Texas. Memorial service with Military Honors will be 2 p.m. Sunday at OakCrest Funeral Home with Msgr. Mark Deering officiating. Dr. Keahey was born in Madison, WI., and served in the Navy during WWII. He was...

May 4, 2009

Mrs. Mary O. Lopez, 68, of Waco, passed away Monday, May 4, 2009 at her residence. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Friday, May 8, at St. Francis Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. The Holy Rosary will be recited 7 p.m. Thursday, May 7, at OakCrest Funeral Home led by Dr. Jim Moshinskie, followed by...

Apr 30, 2009

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Apr 30, 2009

Fred Ybarra, 84, of Waco, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2009 at his residence. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Lawrence Soler. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Saturday at OakCrest Funeral Home. The procession will leave the funeral home at 9:30...

Apr 30, 2009

Apr 29, 2009

Marian Arlene Sanders, 59, of Elm Mott, passed away peacefully, after a lengthy battle with cancer, Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Services will be 4 p.m. Saturday, May 2 at the OakCrest Funeral Home Chapel with Shane Mayberry officiating. Visitation will be 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. prior to the service, at the...

Apr 23, 2009

Jesse B. Gonzales, 83, of Waco, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2009 at his residence. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Timothy Vaverek officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. The Rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Sunday at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd. Jesse was born January...

Apr 23, 2009

Larry Hillier, 75, of Moody, passed from this life and entered eternal rest on Thursday, April 23, 2009 after a lengthy illness. Services will be 2 p.m. Monday, April 27 at the OakCrest Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be Sunday at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd. from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m....

Apr 19, 2009

Sandra Solis, infant daughter of Adan Solis and Sandra Olvera, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2009 in Waco. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Waco Memorial Park.

Apr 16, 2009

Josephine Frances Paske February 13, 1930 – April 16, 2009 Josephine Frances Paske, 79, of Robinson, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2009 at her residence. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Monday, April 20 at St. Louis Catholic Church with Msgr. Mark Deering as celebrant. Burial will be 2 p.m. at Calvary Cemetery in Marlin. The rosary...

Apr 16, 2009

Charles William Dickenson May 12, 1918 to April 16, 2009 Charles ("Charlie") William Dickenson, 90, beloved father and loving husband, passed away April 16, 2009. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, April 20 at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd. Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday April 21, at Central United Methodist Church with the Rev. Carl and...

Apr 15, 2009

Shea Rhodes-Bradshaw, 35, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2009. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at OakCrest Funeral Home with burial at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd. Shea was born in Corpus Christi to Guy and Martha (Shelby) Rhodes, and moved to Waco in 1992. Shea was vibrant and full...

Apr 13, 2009

Kenneth V. Bottolfs, 87, of Waco, passed away Monday, April 13, 2009 at Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center. Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 15 at the OakCrest Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Suzanne Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Mr. Bottolfs served in the US Army from 1942 to 1946 during WWII. He married the former Suzanne...