Obituaries

Feb 5, 2019

Julia Alvarez Gonzales of Waco passed in peace at the age of 90. Born March 16, 1928 in Mexia, Texas, she passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019. She was preceded in death by her father, Luz Alvarez; mother, Dolores Alvarez; husband, Epifanio Gonzales, and two children, Josie and Frankie Gonzales of Taylor Texas. Julia is survived by nine children, Edward...

Feb 3, 2019

Leland Morgan, 67, of Waco, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019. A memorial service will be held at 11 am Friday, February 8 at OakCrest Funeral Home with minister Ernie Christie officiating. Leland was born November 17, 1951 in Seminole, Texas to Doyle and Edna Morgan. After graduation from Waco High Leland enlisted in the US Army and was stationed...

Feb 1, 2019

Jan 28, 2019

Obituary is forthcoming

Jan 26, 2019

Richard Newton Ewing, 89, of Waco, went home to his Heavenly Father on Saturday, January 26, 2019. Graveside services will be Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at 11 am, at Chapel Hill Cemetery with Reverend Debbie Rarick officiating Richard was born April 26, 1929 in Waco to Charley and Bonnie Lee (Ledbetter) Ewing. He attended South Bosque School and was one...

Jan 23, 2019

Rolando S. Olvera, Sr. 31 de marzo, 1935 23 de enero 2019 El Sr.Roland S. Olvera, Sr., de 83 anos, de Waco, Texas fallecio el miercoles 23, de enero, 2019 en su residencia. Servicios funebres seran el lunes 28 de enero alas 10:00 am en OakCrest Funeral Home, con el pastor Pat Riley oficiando. Entierro en Oakwood Cemetery. Velorio sera...

Jan 17, 2019

Sara Don Cocke Wright, 87, of Waco, passed away on January 17, 2019, with family and friends by her side. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 22, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Oakcrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Boulevard. Reverend Dr. Leslie King will officiate her funeral on Wednesday, January 23 at 11:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Waco. Burial...

Jan 17, 2019

Robert (Bob) Talley, 85 of Waco, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on January 17, 2019. Bob was born on a farm near Moody, Texas on September 9, 1933, to Walter and Louella Talley. He was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters; Dorothy Eck, Frances Adams, and Betty Carter. He leaves...

Jan 16, 2019

Gregory “Greg” Stewart Johnson, 61, of Waco, passed away January 16, 2019 at 3:35 am. At the time of his passing, he was a recent resident of Garland. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 24, from 6-8 pm at Oakcrest Funeral Home. Homegoing services will be held on Friday, January 25, at 1:00 pm at Oakcrest Funeral Home with...

Jan 13, 2019

Florence Oliver, 91, of Carrollton, Texas entered into eternal rest on January 13, 2019. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 12 p.m. Noon Thursday, Jan. 17, at St. Louis Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, at OakCrest Funeral Home, followed by the Rosary at 7 p.m. Florence was...

Jan 13, 2019

David Arthur Elmore September 29, 1947 - January 13, 2019 David Arthur Elmore passed away peacefully on January 13, 2019 at the age of 71, surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 29, 1947 in Corsicana and lived his entire life as a proud Texan, a wonderful husband, and dedicated father. David was preceded in death by his...

Jan 12, 2019

Jan 10, 2019

Maria Santos Cardoza Chavez 1 de noviembre 10 de enero 2019 La senora Maria Santos Cardoza Chavez. de 80 anos de Waco, Texas fallecio el jueves 10 de enero en Waco, Texas. Misa Christiana de cuerpo presente sera el lunes 14 de enero alas 11:00 am en la Iglesia del Sagrado Corazon, y el entierro sera en el cementerio Oakwood....

Jan 6, 2019

Gregory La Mont Arnett April 9, 1965 – January 6, 2019 Gregory La Mont Arnett, 53, of Waco passed away on January 6, 2019 surrounded by his loved ones. Services will be 12 Noon, Saturday, January 12, at the OakCrest Funeral Home Chapel, 4520 Bosque Boulevard, Waco, with Rev. David Wright of Saint Paul Missionary Baptist Church officiating. A Memorial...

Jan 5, 2019

Diane Chamberlin Calkins Hampel passed away on January 5, 2019 at her home in Waco, Texas surrounded by her husband and daughters. Diane was born on April 2, 1942 in Walter Reed General Army Hospital in Washington, D.C. Born into a military family, Diane was the youngest child of Colonel Harry Radford and Maribelle Chamberlin Calkins. Her beloved brother Lt....

Jan 4, 2019

Dec 31, 2018

John Al Barnes passed away suddenly at home in Waco, Texas, on December 31, 2018. Born September 26, 1950, he was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Johnson Barnes and Joanne Crawford Barnes. John graduated from Richfield High School, in the Class of 1969. He received his Associate Degree in Radiology from MCC in Waco. He was the Radiology...

Dec 31, 2018

Dec 30, 2018

William R. Carden, Jr. August 22, 1937 – December 30, 2018 Bill Carden, 81, of Waco, TX passed away peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 30th after a lengthy illness. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Boulevard, Waco, Texas on Thursday, January 10. A Memorial Service is scheduled for Friday, January 11, at 11:00...

Dec 27, 2018

Mrs. Irene Elizabeth Lange passed away peacefully on Thursday, Dec. 27 at the age of 96. She was born on Oct. 9, 1922 in Mart, Texas to Paul and Lydia Lebkowsky. She attended Riesel High School and married Walter Lange in 1946. They made their life in Waco where Irene resided until her final days. Irene was an avid fisherman....