Obituaries

Joseph B. Nemmer

Joseph B. Nemmer

May 13, 2024

Joe Nemmer September 12,1943 - May 13, 2024 Joe Nemmer, 80, of Waco, passed away May 13, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Services will be Tuesday, May 21st 12:30 pm at St. Louis Catholic Church, followed by burial at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation and rosary will be Monday, May 20th from 6-8:00 pm at Oakcrest Funeral Home. Joe was born...

Susan  La Fountain

Susan La Fountain

May 12, 2024

Susan Jane Sudduth LaFountain, a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend entered the kingdom of the Lord on the morning of May 12, 2024. She was born to Walter and Betty Sudduth on May 1,1948. She grew up in Lott, Texas with her sister Cynthia and brother Walter and later had a half-brother Hailey. She was a baton twirler...

Ernest Loa

Ernest Loa

May 12, 2024

Ernest Joe Loa, Sr. May 25, 1943 – May 12, 2024 Ernest Joe Loa, Sr., 80, of Waco, Texas passed away at his home May 12, 2024. Services will be on Saturday, June 1st at 11am at Oakcrest Funeral Home followed by burial at Rosemond Cemetery. The visitation will be Friday, May 31st from 6 to 8pm at Oakcrest Funeral...

James Wood Henson

James Wood Henson

May 7, 2024

James Wood Henson, born February 21, 1936, passed away on May 7, 2024 at the age of 88. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 50 years, Eleanor Henson. He is survived by his current wife, Mary Evelyn Hupp;; a good friend and neighbor, Dennis Grimland; family friend, David Darwin; a nephew in Virginia; a sister in...

Lupe T. Perez

Lupe T. Perez

May 7, 2024

Lupe T. Perez of Waco passed away Tuesday, May 7th, 2024 at home surrounded by her family. She decided to stop dialysis, her words "I've beyond lived my life. Time to go home." Lupe was born in Rosebud, TX to father Rutilio Torres (passed) and mother Francisca Torres (passed) on October 20, 1937. Lupe moved to Waco many years ago....

Alan Perez

Alan Perez

May 6, 2024

Alan was born February 3, 1992, in Edinburg, Texas, to Juan Antonio Perez and San Juana Eguia. Alan passed away on May 06, 2024, after being in critical condition from a car accident he was involved in on April 20, 2024. He was the life of the party, always laughing, joking, and dancing. An avid sports enthusiast, he especially enjoyed...

Jose Monreal

Jose Monreal

May 6, 2024

Jose Monreal Vazquez passed away at the age of 43 on May 6, 2024. Jose was born in Pino Zacatecas, Mexico on March 19, 1980. When Jose came to the US the first job they had to offer was roofing and construction, he went for it and fell in love. Jose had been roofing for 20+ years and he eventually...

Allyne Cook

Allyne Cook

May 5, 2024

Bellmead, TX - Allyne Erma Childs Cook passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at her residence, The Atrium of Bellmead. Memorial services will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday May 22, 2024 at OakCrest Funeral Home Chapel, 4520 Bosque Blvd. Waco, TX, with a brief graveside ceremony to follow at Oakwood Cemetery, 2124 S.5th Street Waco, TX. A visitation will...

Ardas Alexander

Ardas Alexander

May 5, 2024

Ardas Glenn Alexander, Sr. passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024 due to complications from numerous health issues. Ardas was born in Longview, Texas on January 6, 1951 to parents Zelma Herrell and Stephen Alexander, both deceased. Both of his siblings, Edna Price and James Smith, were very close to Ardas and are no longer with us as well. We...

Patricia Phillips

Patricia Phillips

May 4, 2024

Patricia G. Phillips, born Patricia Poston on January 18, 1942, in Pineville, Louisiana, passed away May 4, 2024, in Waco, Texas at the age of 82. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Known for her kind and funny personality, Pat leaves behind a legacy of warmth and laughter....

David Brydon, Jr.

David Brydon, Jr.

May 2, 2024

David Van George Brydon, Jr. was born to David and Sara Lou Brydon of Jefferson City, Missouri, on May 2, 1966. He left this life on May 2, 2024 and is survived by his wife, Amy; seven children, Grace, Sarah and her husband Isaac, Jonathan and his wife Helen, Rebekah, Ruth, Isaiah and Joseph; mother, Sara; sister, Libby, her husband...

Joe Nevarez

Joe Nevarez

May 1, 2024

Joe Louis Nevarez January 11, 1962 – May 1, 2024 Joe Louis (Or Louie as we called him) passed away at Ascension Providence Hospital on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Visitation will be on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at OakCrest Funeral Home from 6:00-7:00 pm with the Funeral Service starting at 7:00 pm. To honor Louie, please wear Texas Rangers attire...

Stephen Mcguire

Stephen Mcguire

Apr 27, 2024

Stephen Gerald McGuire was born on January 21, 1940 to Gerald “Jerry” and Golda (nee Gaarder) McGuire. He spent his youth in Kermit, Texas, participating in choir and being involved in the Methodist church. After graduating high school in 1958, he attended San Angelo Junior College and North Texas University, where he graduated in 1963 with a B.S. in Physical...

Richard Mills, Jr.

Richard Mills, Jr.

Apr 26, 2024

Richard Coke Mills Jr. May16, 1938 – April 26, 2024 Richard Coke Mills Jr. died peacefully at St. Anthony's Care Center with his family at his side. Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Friday, May 3, 2024 at Oakwood Cemetery. Coke was the youngest child of Olivia Rucker Mills and Richard Coke Mills, Sr. He grew up on the family...

Thomas Pena

Thomas Pena

Apr 20, 2024

Thomas Olson Pena rounded the bases for the last time and touched home plate to be with our heavenly Father on Saturday, April 20, 2024. He passed away at home. Tommy was born in Waco, TX. His parents are Donald and Diana Pena of Waco, TX. He attended Reicher Catholic High, graduating from Waco High School in 2002. He loved...

Richard Parker

Richard Parker

Apr 20, 2024

Richard Parker, 77 of Robinson, Texas, passed away on April 20, 2024 at Baylor Scott and White Hillcrest Hospital with his wife at his side, after fighting several illnesses for most of his life. Graveside services will be held Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 2:00 pm at Worthem Bend Cemetery in China Spring with Rev. Kevin Diggs officiating from Mooreville...

Crespin Rodriquez

Crespin Rodriquez

Apr 19, 2024

Crespin Chavez Rodriquez passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, April 19, 2024. Visitation will be from 5-6:30 pm on Sunday, April 28, 2024 followed by a Celebration of Life at 6:30pm at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd. Waco, TX. Family and friends will gather at 10 am Monday, April 29th at OakCrest Funeral Home for a final...

Thomas Rogers

Thomas Rogers

Apr 19, 2024

Thomas C. Rogers, 92 of Waco, TX originally from Satin, TX passed away Friday, April 19, 2024. He passed peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am Friday, April 26, 2024 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Benjie as Celebrant. Rosary Service at 6:00 pm with Visitation from 7-8:00...

Lilly Deleon Macedo

Lilly Deleon Macedo

Apr 18, 2024

Lilly Mae DeLeon Macedo, 82, of Waco, Texas entered into Heaven on April 18, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 22, 1941, in Fort Bend County, Texas to Ysabel and Lilly (Rodriquez) DeLeon. She was a wonderful lady and an outstanding mother and grandmother. At times she had to be both mother and father and did...

Sherrie Campbell-Parker

Sherrie Campbell-Parker

Apr 14, 2024

Sherrie Lynn Campbell-Parker aka “ReRe” Oct 7,1963- April 14, 2024 Sherrie Campbell-Parker, 60, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024 peacefully in her daughter Brooksey’s home surrounded by family after a long courageous battle with cancer. A Celebration of Life will be held from 2-4pm at Oakcrest Funeral Home on Sunday, April 21,2024 and a gathering at La Fiesta to follow...