Obituaries

Jan 24, 2020

Jerrie Paul: April 7, 1939 – January 24, 2020 Jerrie Colleen Pounds Paul, 80, passed away on January 24, 2020 at Providence Hospital. Jerrie was born in Newcastle, TX to Robert James (R.J.) and Velma Ruth Pounds on April 7, 1939. She was raised in Fort Worth and Borger, graduating from Borger High School in 1957. Over the years, Mrs....

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Jan 17, 2020

Marie Antoinette Zapata Woodley, 47, was born on March 21, 1972 to Ubaldo Zapata Jr. and Adelaide Perez. She was called home on Friday, January 17, 2020 surrounded by her children, siblings, and loving parents. Marie lived her life full of laughter and love, with a smile that could light up any room. She will be missed by all who...

Jan 16, 2020

Halbert Gene Anderson, 82, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020 after a prolonged battle with multiple myeloma cancer. A rosary and visitation will be held at Oakcrest Funeral Home on Monday, January 20, from 6 pm to 8 pm. The rosary will begin at 6 pm. Halbert will be laid to rest during a graveside service at Crawford Cemetery in...

Jan 15, 2020

Sara, only child of Jack and Mary Ratliff, was born in Waco on March 27, 1947. Her dad owned and operated Cedar Crest Night Club, and her mom was a 2nd generation phone company employee, following in the footsteps of Sara’s grandmother; who started the first phone services in Valley Mills in her home. Sara’s parents later owned Cottage Antiques...

Jan 14, 2020

Edith Millender Lee, age 92, of Waco, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 in Waco, Texas. Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 on Friday, January 17, at OakCrest Funeral Home in Waco, Texas. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 18, at 1 p.m. at OakCrest Funeral Home with burial in Mooreville Cemetery. Edith was born on...

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...