Obituaries

Jessie G. Rodriguez

Jessie G. Rodriguez

Mar 23, 2022

Jessie G. Rodriguez, 99, of Waco, Texas passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. Funeral services will be at 11:00 am Thursday, March 31, 2022, at OakCrest Funeral Home. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 30, 2022, from 6:00 pm to 8:00pm, with Rosary service at 7:00 pm at OakCrest funeral Home. Jessie was born March 1, 1923 in Buda, Texas...

Leslie Beth Oxner

Leslie Beth Oxner

Mar 22, 2022

Leslie Beth Oxner, 95, of Lorena, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday morning, March 22, 2022, passing away peacefully at home. Visitation will be from 5pm to 7pm, Monday, March 28th at Oakcrest Funeral Home. Services will be at 10am, Tuesday, March 29th at the Johnson Drive Church of Christ in McGregor, Billy Wilson officiating. Burial will follow...

Jesus Perez

Jesus Perez

Mar 20, 2022

Jesus Santiago Perez, 22, of Waco, Texas passed away on March 20, 2022. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 am March 30, 2022, at St. Francis on the Brazos Catholic Church, with Rev. Eduardo Jazo as Celebrant, with burial to follow at Oakwood cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 pm with Rosary service at 7:00 pm on Tuesday March...

Melba Ruth Hafer

Melba Ruth Hafer

Mar 20, 2022

Melba Ruth Hafer, 90, of Waco passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022. Melba was born April 11, 1931 in College Station, Texas to Gus “Pete” and Gussie Endler Beyer. After graduating from Nederland High School in Nederland, Texas, Melba attended St. Paul School of Nursing in Dallas, Texas and graduated as a registered nurse. In 1953, she married Henry David...

Gloria Marton

Gloria Marton

Mar 16, 2022

Gloria Ramilo Marton was born on December 9, 1932, to Casimiro and Patricia Ramilo in the town of Tanauan, a province of Batangas in the Philippines. Growing up with strict, disciplinarian parents during World War II, Gloria's formative years resulted in a lifetime of frugality and a deep devotion to her faith. As the eldest child, Gloria developed a strong...

Billene Simmons

Billene Simmons

Mar 13, 2022

Billene Blansit Simmons, of Waco, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2022, at the age of 54. Visitation will be from 6pm to 8pm Friday, March 18 at OakCrest Funeral Home. Her life will be celebrated at a graveside service on Saturday, March 19 at 10am at Oakwood Cemetery. Billene was born May 9, 1967, to Billie Earl and Bertha Lanelle...

Kyng Staples

Kyng Staples

Mar 13, 2022

On January 21, 2022 a little angel entered into the loving arms of his earthly parents; Pricilla Kinney and Samuel Staples, in Waco, Texas. Late in the afternoon of March 13, 2022 Kyng returned into the loving arms of his Heavenly father. During his short time with his parents and family, he brought a great deal of joy to them,...

Albert Hernandez

Albert Hernandez

Mar 12, 2022

Albert Hernandez, Jr., AJ (aka: Apple Jacks), was born in Waco, Tx on March 18, 1990. His personality was bigger than life. He loved to laugh and make others laugh. He brought sunshine to everyone, even on their darkest days. He never met a stranger; he was loved by everyone. He was an amazing son; although we had some difficulty,...

Joe Bravo

Joe Bravo

Mar 9, 2022

Joe Bravo Sr., 94, of Waco, Texas (Sand-Town), passed peacefully with his loved ones by his side at his residence. Joe was born on April 7, 1927. He was the first child and son of Marie and John Bravo. He was a very hard-working man who effortlessly provided for his family. Joe was a veteran who served his country in...

Robby Routly

Robby Routly

Mar 8, 2022

Robby (Rob) Mark Routly, 60, of Waco, was called home to our Lord on March 9, 2022 after a long battle with Huntington’s Disease. Rob was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on January 18, 1962. He grew up in the cities of Romulus, MI and Richardson, TX. Rob is survived by his parents, Larry and Mary Routly of Waco, TX;...

Lyn Gail  Powers

Lyn Gail Powers

Mar 6, 2022

Lyn Gail Powers was one of a kind, and she made that kind entirely her own. She went home to be with her Lord Jesus and all her family and friends who had gone before her on March 6th 2022. She resides there now looking forward to the day she can be reunited with all her loved ones. She was...

Dr. Joyce Jones

Dr. Joyce Jones

Feb 28, 2022

OBITUARY FROM THE AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS The American Guild of Organists celebrates the life of Dr. Joyce Jones, FAGO (1933–2022) who died in Waco, Tex., on February 28, 2022, at the age of 89. Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 13, 2022 from 3:00–5:00 p.m. at the OakCrest Funeral Home (4520 Bosque Blvd, Waco, TX 76710). A funeral...

Billy J. "Bill" Williams

Billy J. "Bill" Williams

Feb 28, 2022

Bill Williams was born on a farm near Kosse, Texas, on August 20, 1926, to Clifton and Iona Williams, one of four sons. As a young man he helped his father in the fields and his mother in the kitchen. During those times he dreamed of a future outside of farm life. His journey began at age 18 when he...

Betty Ross Crook

Betty Ross Crook

Feb 28, 2022

Betty Ross Crook Betty Ross Crook was born on August 16, 1927, in Natchitoches, LA. The world lost a brilliant light on February 28, 2022, when Betty was welcome into eternity by her Heavenly Father. Betty’s parents John H. Ross and Edna Allison “Allie” Wallette knew their daughter was inquisitive and spiritual from an early age. Before considering moving from...

Kenneth Grandberry

Kenneth Grandberry

Feb 27, 2022

Kenneth James Grandberry passed away on February 27, 2022, in San Antonio, TX. He was born in Waco, Texas, on January 25, 1952. Kenneth was proceeded in death by his parents, Lester, and Jimmie (Haliburton) Grandberry. He is survived by his daughter Ayanna (Roderick) Jarrett; daughter Kendra (Frank) Hill; sister Celeste (Kenneth) Green; brother Anthony (Sue) Grandberry; sister Pamela (Tim)...

Jack N. Floyd

Jack N. Floyd

Feb 24, 2022

Please share your favorite memory of Jack N. to be included in a special keepsake book for the family.

Maria Leon

Maria Leon

Feb 21, 2022

Please share your favorite memory of Maria to be included in a special keepsake book for the family.

Newton Loy Harris, Sr.

Newton Loy Harris, Sr.

Feb 19, 2022

Newton Loy Harris passed away peacefully at home on February 19, 2022. A graveside service will be held at Oakwood Cemetery on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at 10:00 AM. Visitation will be held Monday, February 21, 2022 at OakCrest Funeral home from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Lunch will be held at George’s Banquet Hall at 11:30 AM on February...

Melinda Reid

Melinda Reid

Feb 17, 2022

Martha “Melinda” Breeding Reid passed away February 17, 2022 after a brief illness. A Celebration of Life will be held at Christ Church Waco, 1008 Jefferson Ave, Waco, TX at 2:00 on March 19, 2022, reception to follow in the parish hall. There will be no visitation or graveside service. Melinda was born in Abilene, Texas on February 27, 1941,...

Bobbie Grace Rainer

Bobbie Grace Rainer

Feb 17, 2022

Bobbie Grace Rainer August 26, 1947- February 17, 2022 Bobbie Rainer 74, of Groesbeck, Texas passed away on February 17, 2022 Surrounded by her loved ones. Services will be at the OakCrest Funeral Home Chapel, 4520 Bosque Blvd, Waco at 1:00 PM with the Rev. Kip Osborne officiating. A memorial video prepared by OakCrest Funeral Home honoring her life will...

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