Obituaries

Laura Radle Grisham

Laura Radle Grisham

Aug 8, 2016

Laura Elsie (Radle) Grisham passed away peacefully in her home on August 08,2016. She was born in Waco, Texas on January 26,1924 to Charles Richard and Katherine (Bier) Radle. Laura was born in her parent's home at a time when doctors still made house calls. She grew up wishing she could go fishing with her older brother and their father....

Dorothy Cooper

Dorothy Cooper

Aug 8, 2016

No services at this time . Family was assisted by OakCrest Funeral Home .

James Davis

James Davis

Aug 5, 2016

James Kenneth Davis, 73, passed away Friday, Aug. 5, 2016. Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, at OakCrest Funeral Home with the burial at Rosemound Cemetery. The visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at OakCrest Funeral Home. Kenneth was born in Groesbeck. He enlisted in the Air Force for over two years. After an honorable discharge, he worked...

Sylvia  Allen

Sylvia Allen

Jul 27, 2016

Sylvia Jeanne McReynolds Allen passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2016, in Waco, Texas. Memorial services will be 1 pm on Wednesday, August 10, at OakCrest Funeral Home in Waco. Sylvia was born January 31, 1940, in Dallas. She was the first of three children born to Thelma Louise Henderson and William Thomas Broughton. Sylvia and her family later found a...

Beverly Bordano-Mcclendon

Beverly Bordano-Mcclendon

Jul 26, 2016

Beverly Bordano-McClendon, 74, of Hubbard, passed away the evening of Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at Providence Hospital in Waco, with her loving family at her side. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday, July 29, at St. Louis Catholic Church in Waco. Viewing will begin at 1 p.m. Friday prior to the mass. She was born March 6, 1942 to the...

Juanita  Rangel

Juanita Rangel

Jul 26, 2016

Juanita M. Rangel, 95, of Waco, Texas passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2016. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 am Friday, July 29, 2016 at St. Francis on the Brazos Catholic Church, Rev. Ricardo Mejia, Rev. Gonzalo Ferrer, and Deacon Jessie C. Garza as Con-Celebrants, with burial to follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Mrs. Rangel was born in Waco, Texas...

Mary  Trice

Mary Trice

Jul 26, 2016

Mary Frances Gerik Trice, of Waco, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 after suffering a stroke. A Rosary will be recited at 4:30 p.m., Friday, July 29, at Oakcrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd., Waco. Visitation will follow from 5 to 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Father Cyril Ejaidu at St. Louis Catholic Church,...

Mildred  Yett

Mildred Yett

Jul 25, 2016

Mildred Federwisch Yett, 77, of Waco, Texas, passed away, July 25, 2016. Graveside Services will be 10:00 am, Thursday, July 28, 2016 at Oakwood Cemetery with Pastor Jerry Arthur and Rev. Harold Federwisch officiating. Mrs. Yett was born in Riesel, Texas, to Paul T. and Lena (Kunze) Federwisch on March 16, 1939. She was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother...

Lawrence Lillard

Lawrence Lillard

Jul 24, 2016

Lawrence B. (Bud) Lillard, 87, passed away, Sunday, July 24, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. Services will be 11:00 am Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at OakCrest Funeral Home, Rev. Reggie Blake and Rev. Harley Gordon will officiate. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Mr. Lillard was born February 12, 1929 in Speegleville, Texas to Homer and Willie (Wilson) Lillard....

Ellender Chase

Ellender Chase

Jul 24, 2016

Ellender Stribling Chase, 97, died peacefully Sunday afternoon, July 24, 2016. There will be a graveside service at 9:00 am on Wednesday, July 27th at Oakwood Cemetery, followed by a memorial service at 10:00 am at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church with the Rev. Sharron Cox officiating. Visitation will be at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, July 26th at the home of...

Mamie Pecina

Mamie Pecina

Jul 21, 2016

Mamie Ayala Pecina, 71, of Waco, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2016 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 27, at St. Francis Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 to 8 pm Tuesday, July, 26, with Rosary Service at 7 p.m. at OakCrest...

Michael Vicha

Michael Vicha

Jul 16, 2016

Michael Wayne Vicha, 42, of Lacy Lakeview, passed away July 16, 2016. A memorial service will be held Thursday, July 28 at 10 am at Leroy Methodist Church. Michael was born in Waco on February 3, 1974. He graduated from Connally High School in Dec. 1994 and later from TSTC on April 16, 2004 with a degree in Auto Collision...

Candyce Johnson

Candyce Johnson

Jul 15, 2016

Candyce House Johnson October 5, 1953 – July 15, 2016 Candyce House Johnson, 62, passed away July 15, 2016 in a Waco hospital after a long battle with COPD. Services will be 3 p.m. Friday, July 22, at Oakwood Cemetery. A native of Waco, she graduated from Richfield High School in 1971 and from Southern Methodist University where she was...

Dorothy Jurecka

Dorothy Jurecka

Jul 14, 2016

Dorothy Jurecka, 90, of Lake Jackson passed away on July 14, 2016. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 am on Tuesday July 19th at St. Louis Catholic Church in Waco, TX. OakCrest Funeral Home of Waco is handling the Waco arrangements. Rosary and visitation will be held at Lakewood Funeral Chapel in Lake Jackson from 6:00pm-9:00pm on...

Nita Walpole

Nita Walpole

Jul 14, 2016

Nita Jewel Walpole, 82, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2016 in Round Rock, Texas. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 19 at 11 a.m. at OakCrest Funeral Home, with visitation to begin one hour prior to the service. Nita was born August 27, 1933 in Riesel, Texas to Amy Jane (Brink) and James Colbert Lasseter. She was preceded in...

Kermit Thompson

Kermit Thompson

Jul 13, 2016

Kermit Martin Thompson passed from this life Wednesday, July 13, 2016 in Temple with his family by his side. Services will be 10 a.m. Friday, July 22 at OakCrest Funeral Home in Waco. Kermit was born August 20, 1957 in Gatesville, to Sid Thompson and Mary Louise Schoenewolf Thompson. He attended Gatesville schools and graduated in 1976. He has been...

Doris Paris

Doris Paris

Jul 11, 2016

Doris L. Paris, 77, of Axtell, Texas passed away Monday, July 11, 2016. Graveside services will be 2:00 pm Friday, July 15, 2016 at Oakwood Cemetery, with Pastor Jeromy Connell officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, July 14, 2016 6:00 to 8:00 pm at OakCrest Funeral Home. Mrs. Paris was born November, 15, 1938, in Waco, Texas, to J. D. and...

Elizabeth  Githens

Elizabeth Githens

Jul 10, 2016

Elizabeth Majors Smith Githens, 96, emeritus professor of English at Baylor, died Sunday, July 10, at the Stilwell Retirement Residence, where she had lived since 1997. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, July 14, at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd, Waco. There will be a short receiving line and visitation after the service. Born October...

Tommie Jo May

Tommie Jo May

Jul 6, 2016

Tommie Jo (MaGee) May, 81, passed away, Wednesday, July 6, 2016. Chapel Services will be 1:00 pm, Saturday, July 9, 2016 at OakCrest Funeral Home, with Rev. Bruce Worley Officiating. Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, July 8, 2016, 6:00 to 8:00 pm, at OakCrest Funeral Home. Mrs. May was born June 28, 1935 in...

Thanh Trinh

Thanh Trinh

Jul 5, 2016

Thanh N. Trinh, 86, passed away surrounded by his loving family, Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at his residence. Memorial services will be Saturday, July 9, at 6:00 pm at OakCrest Funeral Home. Chaplain Danny Tomlinson will be officiating. Visitation with the family will be before and after the service. Mr. Trinh was born in the Republic of Viet Nam, on...