Obituaries

Jan 13, 2020

Daphne McGowen passed away on January 13, 2020 surrounded by her loved ones after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Daphne was born in Lubbock, Texas on August 10, 1941 to Robert Maeker and Luceil Rose Maeker. She was the oldest of three children and the firstborn grandchild in the Rose family. Daphne attended Texas Tech University before marrying LeRoy...

Jan 12, 2020

Gail Abraham Garland passed from this worldly life to the heavenly realm on January 12, 2020 at the age of seventy-five. She and her twin brother, Dale were the youngest of eight children born to Albert and Ethel Abraham in Olivia, Texas, a small Swedish farming community on the Gulf coast. Gail graduated from Texas Women’s University in 1967 with...

Jan 10, 2020

James “Jay” Monroe Neathery was born in Dallas, Texas on September 22, 1948. He passed away peacefully on January 10, 2020 in Waco, Texas. He was a fourth generation Texan, the son of Sam and Foobie Neathery. Jay attended Highland Park Schools and North Texas University. He and his best friend, Nelson Billups, joined the United States Marine Corps in...

Jan 8, 2020

Dr. Ralph Lee Rummage, DMin. June 3, 1926 – January 8, 2020 Ralph Rummage, 93, of Waco, passed away on January 8, 2020 at BaylorScott & White – Hillcrest after a short illness. Public Visitation will be at OakCrest Funeral Home from 5 – 7 p.m., Thursday Jan. 16. Memorial Services will be 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17, at Columbus...

Jan 7, 2020

Geraldine Warren passed away on January 7, 2020 in Waco. A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 10 at 11 am at OakCrest Funeral Home with Dr. Randy Hughes officiating. Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 am, prior to the service. Geraldine was born May 5, 1931 in Indiana to Flores and Nell Mullinix Maurer. Shortly...

Jan 7, 2020

Joyce Ann Abney, 78, of Woodway, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2020 after a hard fought battle with cancer. Visitation will be 5 – 7 p.m. Thursday, at OakCrest Funeral Home. She will be buried 3:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10, at the Frederick Cemetery in Frederick, Okla. Joyce was born Jan. 28, 1941 in Tishomingo, Ok. She lived many years...

Jan 6, 2020

Jesse Sandoval Martinez III, 45, of Waco, Texas, passed away Monday, January 06, 2020 at Hillcrest Hospital of Waco, Texas. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. and Rosary will be 7:00 p.m. Sunday, January 12, 2020 at Oakcrest Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 13, 2020 at St. Francis Church in Waco, Texas with Deacon Jesse...

Jan 5, 2020

Estelle Wooten, 98, of China Spring, was welcomed into Heaven by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, January 5, 2020. She took her flight peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m., followed by the service at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, January 11, at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd., with the Rev. Mike...

Jan 4, 2020

Sherwin A. (Sherm) Winniford, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, cousin, and friend went home peacefully Saturday, January 4, 2020 at the age of 88 surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be at St. Louis Catholic Church on January 11 at 10:00 AM with Fr. Ryan Higdon officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday, January...

Jan 4, 2020

David C. Peeples Feb. 27, 1942 – Jan. 4, 2020 David Carroll Peeples, a man who lived a life of purpose and discipline, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020 at Ridgecrest Nursing Homes. David will be remembered during a visitation 11 am - 12 noon Wednesday, Jan. 8, at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd., followed by a graveside...

Dec 31, 2019

James DeZell slipped from his earthly bonds, to don his heavenly robes and continue to serve his God and Savior as he was called Home on Tuesday, December 31, 2019. Visitation will be held from 3-5 p.m. Sunday, January 5, at Oakcrest Funeral Home. Funeral Services are scheduled the following Monday, January 6 at 1 p.m. at Greater Waco Baptist...

Dec 31, 2019

Dec 30, 2019

Paul Grinstead 71, of Waco, passed away on December 30, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Memorial Service with Navy military honors will be 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, at Oakwood Cemetery. Paul was born June 1, 1948, in Smiths grove, Ky to Roy and Edith Grinstead. He graduated from Ft. Knox High School in 1966. After...

Dec 29, 2019

Kathleen Brace Jan. 13, 1964 – Dec. 29, 2019 Kathy Brace, 55, of Hewitt, passed away December 29, 2019 after a year-long battle with cancer. Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at OakCrest Funeral Home Chapel, 4520 Bosque Boulevard, Waco, Tx., with Paul Toutant officiating. There will be no visitation. Kathy was born January 13, 1964...

Dec 28, 2019

Evelyn DeLucenay, 92, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2019 in Plano, TX. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am on Saturday, Jan 4th at St. Jerome’s Catholic Church, 9820 Chapel Road, Waco TX. Interment will follow in Waco Memorial Park. Rosary will be recited at 6:00 pm Friday January 3, 2020, at Oakcrest Funeral Home, 4520...

Dec 28, 2019

On Saturday, December 28, 2019, Candace Elizabeth Maddox Banning of Woodway, Texas, passed away at her home in Austin, Texas. Candace was born on September 13, 1949, in Waco, Texas, to Jim and Iris Maddox. She attended Waco schools and graduated from Richfield High School in 1967. She received her bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Texas in...

Dec 24, 2019

Doris Marie Goodson Bray, 86, of Woodway, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at her home, surrounded by her husband, daughter, and son. Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, at the Woodway United Methodist Church with Pastor Allan Goss officiating. Burial will follow at Harris Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 – 8 p.m. Friday, Dec....

Dec 22, 2019

Dec 22, 2019

Ray Leonard Locke, 44, of Waco, beloved son, brother, father, grandfather and friend of many, passed way on December 22, 2019. Services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, at Victorious Life Church with burial in Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27 at OakCrest Funeral Home with a Prayer Service at 7 p.m. Share a memory...

Dec 22, 2019

Vance Willis, 88, of Waco, passed away early Sunday morning, December 22, 2019 at Ascension Providence Hospital. Services will be 10 am Tuesday, Dec. 24, at OakCrest Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 23, at OakCrest Funeral Home.