Obituaries

Mar 5, 2019

Marie Leanos, 82, of Waco, passed away on March 5, 2019 at her home surrounded by friends and loved ones after a seven-month battle with Pancreatic Cancer. A Rosary and funeral Mass will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at St. Jerome Catholic Church, 9820 Chapel Road, Waco with Rev. James Ekeocha and Rev. Rakshaganathan Selvaraj presiding. Marie...

Mar 4, 2019

Gilbert Nevarez Fraga, 72 years old of Waco, Texas passed away peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by his loving family on March 4, 2019. A visitation was held on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at OakCrest Funeral Home where good memories were shared by family and friends. Graveside services are at 11:30 am on Friday March 8, 2019 at Oakwood Cemetery....

Mar 4, 2019

Margaret Elizabeth Hulan nee Freeman passed away on Monday, March 4, 2019, in her home surrounded by family and friends. She was born on December 29, 1933, in Nashville, TN. A member of the National Honor Society, she graduated from Nashville's Central High School, where her academic success qualified her for attendance to any state college. She chose, instead, to...

Mar 3, 2019

Theresa (Terri) Girvan Lauderdale (June 4, 1967- March 3, 2019) Terri Lauderdale (age 51) of Georgetown, Texas passed away on March 3, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer. A Service will be Saturday March 9, 2019 at 10:00 am at Zion Lutheran church 6001 FM 115, Georgetown, TX 78626 with Pastor...

Mar 3, 2019

Simon Moses Sandoval, 74, of Waco, Texas went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 3, 2019. The family will receive visitors from 5 pm to 7 pm, with the Rosary to follow at 7 pm, recited by Mr. Ricky Alderete, on Friday, March 8, 2019 at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd., Waco, Texas 76710. A memorial service...

Feb 28, 2019

Feb 25, 2019

RICHARD KENNETH “KEN” BATES Richard Kenneth “Ken” Bates, age 88, went to join his heavenly Father, February 25, 2019. He lived his life to his fullest potential serving Jesus Christ, the Lord of his life for over 40 years. Richard Kenneth Bates was born August 18, 1930 in Ada, Oklahoma. He was the only child and son born to the...

Feb 25, 2019

Helen Woodall Lee, 94, of Waco, went peacefully with the Lord, on February 25, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. A graveside service will be at Fairview Cemetery in Hubbard at 2 p.m. Friday March 1st with Pastor Ricky Woodall of First Baptist Hubbard officiating. Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28th, at...

Feb 24, 2019

Karla Denise Warren, 47, of Waco, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, February 24, 2019. A memorial service will be held Sunday, March 3 at 3 pm at OakCrest Funeral Home with Brother Mike Chance officiating. Karla was born November 10, 1971 in Clifton, Texas to Bill and Sandra Lou (Pilant) Warren. She attended Waco High School. Karla...

Feb 22, 2019

Teri Lynn Cox Stephenson 59, of Waco, passed away Friday, February 22, 2019 at Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest. Services will be 10:00 am Thursday, February 28 at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd. Visitation will be 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, February 27 at the funeral home. Teri was born January 14, 1960 in Waco at Providence...

Feb 17, 2019

Abraham Rodriguez Hernandez, 87, of Waco passed away on February 17, 2019 surrounded by his loved ones. Visitation and prayer service will be from 6:00-8:00 pm Wednesday, February 20, 2019. Burial will be at 10:00 am Thursday, February 21, 2019 at Oakwood Cemetery. Abraham was born March 30, 1931 in Mart, Texas to Eleno and Anita Hernandez. At the age...

Feb 15, 2019

Wanda Lou Winningham Gordon, longtime resident of Waco passed away Friday, February 15, 2019 in Sunset Home, Clifton, Texas. Wanda was born in Waco, Texas on August 16, 1929, the daughter of Julius Vernon and Mildred Lurean (Oliver) Winningham. A service for Mrs. Gordon will be held Thursday, February 21, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of OakCrest Funeral...

Feb 14, 2019

Josefna Trevino Udell of China Spring, known to family and friends as Fina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at the age of 85. She will be remembered for her love for her family, her joyful laugh, and playful sense of humor. Her generous spirit was a blessing in many ways to her family and friends as well...

Feb 14, 2019

Dan Carroll May 3, 1925 - February 14, 2019 Dr. Daniel Marion Carroll, Jr., of Waco, was born May 3, 1925, in Bluefield, West Virginia, to Daniel Marion Carroll, Sr., and Leticia "Lettie" Celestial Smith Carroll, and passed away February 14, 2019, at the age of 93. Services will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, February 19, at Columbus Avenue...

Feb 12, 2019

Charles Jackson Nunn, 79, of Waco passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at Providence Hospital. Services will be Friday, February 15 at 2 pm at Highland Baptist Church with Rev. Mark Wible officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, February 14 from 6 to 8 pm at OakCrest Funeral Home. Charles was born August 29, 1939 in Ben Wheeler, Texas to William...

Feb 10, 2019

Katybell Esther Rodenbeck MIkus was born December 3, 1925 in Detmold, Texas, Milam County, the fourth daughter of William and Margaret Unnasch Rodenbeck. She grew up in the Detmold community near Thorndale in a loving family with five sisters and two brothers. Katy graduated from Thorndale High School in 1942. She worked in the family business until she married Jesse...

Feb 10, 2019

Santos was born September 8, 1934 in Gurley, Falls County, Texas to Santos and Isabella (Mendoza) Pena. As was the custom at that time, after completing third grade he went to work to help provide for the family. This work ethic was continued throughout his life. He was a kind and gentle soul to all, and believed in providing for...

Feb 10, 2019

Amanda was born November 14, 1991 in Waco Texas to Serena Kay Overman and Nolan Saulter Jr. She grew up in Virginia and moved to Texas in 2014. There was nothing that Amanda didn’t at least try once. She loved music, art, fishing, horse back riding, dancing, her dog, Harley and most of all, her one true love, her daughter,...

Feb 9, 2019

Rosa Avila passed away on Saturday February 9th, to be with our Lord and Savior. A Graveside Service will be 10 a.m. Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Old Perry Cemetery in Moody, TX. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at OakCrest Funeral Home 4520 Bosque Blvd. Waco, TX. She was born on January 10, 1935 in Yorktown,...

Feb 9, 2019

Bart Giles Horn, 84, of Lorena, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2019 in Waco. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, February 13 at 1 pm at OakCrest Funeral Home with Pastor Heath Kirkwood and Rev. Curtis Holland officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be Tuesday, February 12 from 5 to 7 pm at the funeral home....