Obituaries

Violet Nash

Violet Nash

Jun 8, 2016

Violet Starline Nash passed into the arms of Jesus Wednesday, June 8, 2016 in Waco. Services will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, June 13, 2016 at Oakcrest Funeral Home in Waco and burial will be at Faulkenberry Cemetery in Groesbeck at 2:30 PM. Pallbearers are Larry Lenamon, Ronnie Lenamon, Jerry Lenamon, Bobby Lenamon, Charles Bratcher and Todd Dean. Visitation...

Raymond Walls

Raymond Walls

Jun 7, 2016

RAYMOND JESSE WALLS Raymond Jesse Walls passed away early Tuesday morning, June 7, 2016, at the age of 71. A memorial service will be 2:00 pm Thursday, June 9, 2016, at Speegleville Baptist Church with Rev. Joe Bailey officiating. Private inurnment will be at a later time in Waco Memorial Park. Mr. Walls was born Dec, 27, 1944, in Waco,...

Dr. Glenn Hilburn

Dr. Glenn Hilburn

Jun 7, 2016

Baylor University Mourns Passing of Retired Chair of Religion Glenn Hilburn, Ph.D., remembered as ‘a gifted teacher, a detailed and careful historian, and a Christian gentleman’ WACO, Texas (June 9, 2016) — Glenn O. Hilburn, Ph.D., retired chair of the religion department in Baylor University’s College of Arts and Sciences and recipient of a national honor society award for his...

Ethel M. Henley

Ethel M. Henley

Jun 5, 2016

Ethel Mae Payne Simmons Henley, 71, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2016 at her residence surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be Saturday, at 11 am, June 11, at Greater Bibleway Church, 1901 Herring, Waco, Texas, with Bishop, Lonnie Garrett, of Marlin, Texas officiating and Bishop, J. Gregory Jones of Shreveport, Louisiana as Eulogist. Burial will follow at Rosemound...

Ryan Moorefield

Ryan Moorefield

Jun 3, 2016

BABY RYAN BROCKINGTON MOOREFIELD Born April 6th 2016 in Waco, TX Our little angel was called to the Lord on June 3rd 2016. He is preceded in death by great-grandmother Bonnie Moorefield. He is survived by his parents: Jarrod Cordell Moorefield & Brittney Marie Marquez, his brother Landon Cordell Moorefield. God parent: Tyler Wilson Grand parents Ty and Danyelle Pettorini,...

Reverend Monsignor Mark Deering

Reverend Monsignor Mark Deering

Jun 3, 2016

Reverend Monsignor Mark Deering November 6, 1921 – June 3, 2016 Reverend Monsignor Mark Deering passed away peacefully on Friday, June 3, 2016 at Providence Hospice Place in Waco. He was 94 years old. A Vigil and Rosary Service will start at 7 p.m., Monday, June 6, 2016 at St. Louis Catholic Church, 2001 N. 25th Street, Waco, with visitation...

James Eubank

James Eubank

Jun 3, 2016

James "Jim" Phillip Eubank, 74, of Waco, passed away Friday, June 3, 2016, at his residence. Visitation with his family will be 4-6 p.m. Saturday, June 11, at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Boulevard, Waco, Texas. Jim was born in Longview, Texas on July 11, 1941. He was the fourth child, and the second son, of James Mark and Jessie...

Michael Mcgilvray

Michael Mcgilvray

Jun 3, 2016

Michael Joe McGilvray, 61, of Waco, Texas, passed away, Friday, June 3, 2016 at Hillcrest hospital. Visitation will be held at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Boulevard, Waco, Texas, Tuesday, June 7, 2016 from 5 pm until 7 pm. Services will be at 2 pm Wednesday, June 8, 2016 with Rev. Terry Graham of First Baptist of Woodway officiating. Services...

Joyce Tynes

Joyce Tynes

Jun 3, 2016

Joyce Marie Tynes February 11, 1936 - June 3, 2016 Joyce Marie Tynes, 80, of Waco, passed away Friday, June 3, 2016 in Waco. Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at OakCrest Funeral Home with Father Cyril officiating. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery in West. The visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Monday, June 6, at OakCrest Funeral Home,...

Wilburn Hurst

Wilburn Hurst

Jun 1, 2016

Wilburn A. Hurst, born August 12, 1933 to Bessie Lorraine Hurst and Walter C. Hurst in Crawford Texas, passed away Wednesday, June 1st, 2016 at 5:35 a.m. at Providence Hospital after a long series of illnesses. Funeral services will be Tuesday, June 7 at 2:30 p.m. at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd, with burial to follow at Oakwood Cemetery....

Lillian G. Lievens

Lillian G. Lievens

Jun 1, 2016

Lillian Lievens passed from this world on June 1, 2016, peacefully in her sleep at Georgetown Living in Georgetown, Texas. A rosary and memorial service will be held at noon on Saturday, June 4 at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Boulevard, Waco, Texas. Lillian was born Lillian Gertrude Psencik to Rudolph and Albina Svec Psencik on May 23, 1918 in...

Richard Harlan

Richard Harlan

May 30, 2016

Richard Neal Harlan Jan. 18, 1929 – May 30, 2016 Richard Neal Harlan, 87, of Waco, passed away Monday, May 30, 2016 at Providence Hospice Place. A Memorial Service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, June 12, at Knox Center at the Texas Ranger Museum / Hall of Fame, 100 Texas Ranger Trail, Waco, Texas 76706 Richard was born in Harper,...

Billie Huffman

Billie Huffman

May 27, 2016

Billie Joyce Huffman 89, of Deer Park formerly of Waco passed away Friday, May 27, 2016 in a Pasadena, Texas hospital. Graveside services will be 2:00 pm Tuesday, May 31 at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation with the family will be 6-8pm Monday, May 30 in the Oak Room at OakCrest Funeral Home. She was born April 20, 1927 in West,...

Aubrey Cates

Aubrey Cates

May 26, 2016

Aubrey Cates, 94, of Waco, died Thursday evening, May 26, 2016 at Providence Hospital. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 1, at OakCrest Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday evening May 31, at the funeral home. Aubrey was born November 5, 1921 in Kaufman...

Marvin Bukowski

Marvin Bukowski

May 26, 2016

Marvin C. Bukowski, 84, of Waco, passed away Thursday, May 26th, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Rosary will be recited at 6 pm Monday, May 30, at OakCrest Funeral Home Chapel, 4520 Bosque Blvd., Waco, Tx. with Fr. Joe Geleney presiding. Visitation will follow. A Mass of Christian Burial will occur at 10 am Tuesday, May 31st at St....

Angeline Henkelman

Angeline Henkelman

May 22, 2016

Angeline A. Laubert Henkelman, 92, of Waco, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2016 at St. Catherine’s Center in Waco. A rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 25 with visitation to follow until 8 p.m. at OakCrest Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, May 26 at 10 a.m. at St. Louis Catholic Church...

Dorothy  Turnipseede

Dorothy Turnipseede

May 18, 2016

Dorothy Jane Turnipseede June 14, 1921 - May 18 , 2016 Dorothy Jane Turnipseede , 94, of Axtell passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2016 . Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Monday May 23, at the Church of the Open Door in Bellmead with Pastor Ronnie Holmes officiating. Burial will be at Waco Memorial Park, 6623 S Interstate 35. Visitation...

James Charlett

James Charlett

May 18, 2016

James Holt Charlett Apr. 17, 1943 – May 18, James Holt Charlett, 73, of Woodway, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2016. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, June 4, at Waco First Assembly of God Church. Holt was a well-respected Navy veteran and Harley mechanic. He was very passionate about racing and happiest when in the wind. He did...

Shirley Anaya

Shirley Anaya

May 17, 2016

Shirley Jeanette Anaya, 81, of Waco, went to be with her Lord Tuesday, May 17,2016, surrounded by family. Jeanette was born March 5,1935 in Mount Calm, TX to the late Alva and Opal Wiley. Jeanette will always be remembered by her family and friends as kind, loving, cheerful, dependable, strong Christian woman. Her departure has truly left a void that...

Patricia Askins

Patricia Askins

May 15, 2016

Patricia Lynch Askins March 17, 1922 – May 15, 2016 Lois Patricia Lynch Askins passed away peacefully on May 15, 2016, in Waco, after a long illness. She was 94. Pat (also known as Patsy), though happily transplanted to Texas, was a proud Oklahoman and Irish American. Her journey took her to Abilene Christian College on a trombone scholarship and...