Obituaries

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

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Maria Leon

Maria Leon

Feb 21, 2022

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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...

Darryl Benton

Darryl Benton

Feb 16, 2022

Darryl "DB" Benton August 18, 1952 - February 16, 2022 Darryl Carlton Benton, 69, of Waco, Texas passed away at his home on February 16, 2022. Darryl was born August 18, 1952 in Waco, Texas to Carlton and Andye Sue Benton. He graduate4d from Waco High School in 1970. After high school, he served his country in the United States...

Maria Guadalupe “Lupita” Soriano

Maria Guadalupe “Lupita” Soriano

Feb 15, 2022

Lupita Soriano passed from this life and entered into the presence of the Lord on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, surrounded by her loved ones. Services will be as follows: Tuesday, February 22nd, 7:00 p.m., at the OakCrest Funeral Home located at 4520 Bosque Boulevard, Waco, Texas, and Wednesday, February 23rd, 10:00 a.m., at First Spanish Assembly of God located at...

Randy Schormann

Randy Schormann

Feb 15, 2022

Randy Schormann Randy Schormann, 82, of China Spring, Tx., unexpectedly passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. A service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, February 26, at the Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church in Waco. Randall Schormann was born October 1, 1939 in Olney, Illinois to Rufus and Ada Schormann. He is preceded in death by his father,...

Henry Molano

Henry Molano

Feb 14, 2022

Henry Molano Jr., 52, passed away on February 14, 2022 in his hometown of Waco, Texas. He was born on September 4, 1969 to Sally Meza and Enrique Molano Sr. in Waco, Texas. If Henry wasn’t outside drinking a cold one and BBQ'ing with his friends and family, he would be riding his motorcycle, racing his mustang and enjoying the...

Pauline Salazar

Pauline Salazar

Feb 14, 2022

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Larry "Glenn" Gilbert

Larry "Glenn" Gilbert

Feb 13, 2022

Larry GLENN Gilbert was born on October 28, 1954 in Waco, Texas and passed away to be with his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on February 13, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Larry Jerome Gilbert & Dorothea Malone Gilbert of Waco, Texas. Glenn is survived by his brother, Paul Gilbert & wife Frances of Dallas, his...

Tense Ann Williams

Tense Ann Williams

Feb 8, 2022

Tense Ann Williams June 6, 1963 – February 8, 2022 With profound sadness we announce the passing of Tense, our loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She will be dearly missed and forever in our hearts. Services will be at 10 AM Tuesday, February 15th, at the Highland Baptist Church, 3014 Maple Ave, Waco, Texas, with Pastor Jeremy Daniel...

Guillermo (Willie)  Jimenez

Guillermo (Willie) Jimenez

Feb 6, 2022

Guillermo (Willie) Jimenez December 22, 1936 – February 6, 2022 Guillermo (Willie) Jimenez of Waco, passed away on February 6, 2022. Guillermo was born in Temple, Texas to Cruz Jimenez, Sr. and Guadalupe C. Jimenez. He graduated from Temple High School and later earned the degree of Associate in Arts from McLennan Community College. Guillermo was a veteran serving over...

Antonio  Caruso, Jr.

Antonio Caruso, Jr.

Feb 5, 2022

Antonio “Tony” Caruso Jr., 87, was called to his eternal resting place on February 5, 2022. Tony was born to Antonio and Emilia Caruso on December 9, 1934, in the apartment above the family store, Caruso’s Candy Kitchen, in the small town of Dowagiac, Michigan. Being the youngest of five siblings, he spent countless hours lightening the load for his...