Obituaries

Wilda Gage

Wilda Gage

Jul 29, 2022

Wilda Ann Gage died July 29, 2022, after a 10 year struggle with scleroderma and pulmonary fibrosis. She was also a 15 year cancer survivor. Wilda was born in a rural area of McLennan County near Crawford. Her parents were Willie and Hermina Geltemeyer. She had great memories of growing up on a farm by Hog Creek. She was a...

Gladys Strakos

Gladys Strakos

Jul 28, 2022

Gladys L. Strakos, 91, of Waco, TX, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2022. A private family service will be held at a later date. Gladys was born February 2, 1931, in Cisco, TX, to Augustus and Jewell (Webb) Young. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ben J. Strakos; and son, William Joseph Strakos. Gladys is survived by...

John Sharp

John Sharp

Jul 24, 2022

John was born in Waco to George and Gail Sharp on January 16, 1938 and went to meet his Savior on July 24, 2022, he was 84 years old. John was preceded in death by his wife of nearly 42 years, Ginger Sharp, his parents George and Gail Sharp, a brother Larry Sharp, and a sister Minnie Mae Whyburn. John...

Dorothy Fay Abel Hudgens Pringle

Dorothy Fay Abel Hudgens Pringle

Jul 22, 2022

Dorothy Fay Abel Hudgens Pringle went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 22, 2022. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 26, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 N. Robinson Drive. Funeral services will be Wednesday, July 27, at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Mike Raymond officiating. Burial will...

Morris Wayne Harper Jr.

Morris Wayne Harper Jr.

Jul 22, 2022

Morris (Wayne) Harper, Jr, 54, of Lorena, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on July 22, 2022. Visitation with family will be from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 am on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at the Ashcraft home 216 E. Newland in Robinson. A private memorial service will be held on a later date. Wayne was born on...

Grace Smith

Grace Smith

Jul 20, 2022

Grace Adele Shannon Smith, 89, of Waco, passed away at home after a brief illness Wednesday, July 20, 2022. Visitation will be Monday, July 25th from 5 to 7 p.m. at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Drive. Graveside services will be Tuesday, July 26th at 10:00 a.m. at Oakwood Cemetery. Grace was born May 28, 1933 to Hubert and...

Anna Marie Snelgrove

Anna Marie Snelgrove

Jul 20, 2022

Anna Marie Snelgrove passed away peacefully on July 20, 2022 with her family by her side. Private services will be held at a later date. Anna was born in San Angelo, TX on April 22, 1936. She was raised on her family’s farm in San Angelo, TX where she grew up with her numerous cousins. On November 22, 1955 she...

Charlie Sullivan

Charlie Sullivan

Jul 19, 2022

Charlie Lloyd Sullivan, 93, of Waco Texas, shed his earthly bonds and went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. A memorial service will be held, July 30, 2022 at 11:00 am in the Parkview Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Charlie was born in Sparenberg, TX on December 2, 1928, although his family home was in Coahoma, TX at...

Robert Brown

Robert Brown

Jul 18, 2022

Robert “Doug” Douglas Brown, 95, passed away Monday, July 18, 2022, in Waco, Texas. He was born September 3, 1926, in Loraine, TX, to Joseph Robert and Etta Mae (Foy) Brown. Doug was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Vernon, TX. A proud veteran of World War II, Doug served his country in the U.S. Navy. He...

William Bryan Beavers Sr.

William Bryan Beavers Sr.

Jul 18, 2022

William Bryan Beavers Sr., age 71, of Downsville, passed away Monday, July 18, 2022. Memorial visitation will be Saturday, July 30 from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. at Pecan Grove Funeral Home. Immediately following the visitation, Bryan will have one last ride in a Downsville fire truck to Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church at 8387 S. 3rd Street Rd. The family would...

Susie Bass

Susie Bass

Jul 17, 2022

Susie Hernandez (Padilla) Bass was greeted by her Lord and Savior on July 17, 2022. She was surrounded by her loving husband and close family when she was called to her heavenly home. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 21, at Latin American United Methodist Church, 1320 Webster Ave., Waco, TX. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Officiants will...

Donald Tindell

Donald Tindell

Jul 16, 2022

Donald Tindell, of Robinson, TX, passed away on July 16, 2022 at the age of 85. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 22, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Drive, Waco, with Chaplain Monte Michael officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 6 – 8:00 p.m., Thursday, July 21, at the...

Lori Fletcher

Lori Fletcher

Jul 15, 2022

Lara Curry Fletcher, known as Lori by family and friends, passed away early Friday morning in Waco. She was surrounded by the love of her children, grandchildren, siblings, nieces, nephews, and long-time friends. Lori was born on December 7, 1958, in Ballinger, TX, to Lula Belle Treadwell and John Floyd Curry. She is survived by two sisters, Lyn Rieger (husband...

Helen Marshall

Helen Marshall

Jul 12, 2022

Helen Dianne Wade-Marshall, of Moody, TX, was called home July 12, 2022. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 19, at First Assembly of God, 11920 South Lone Star Parkway, Moody, with Phillip Weitner and Billy Stein officiating. Burial will follow at Moody Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 6 – 8:00 p.m., Monday, July 18, at Pecan...

Roberto (Robert) Diaz

Roberto (Robert) Diaz

Jul 9, 2022

Roberto (Robert) Diaz, 71, of Waco, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022 in Temple. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, July 16 at Pecan Grove Funeral Home with Deacon Tony Arocha officiating. Burial will immediately follow at Mart Cemetery. There will be a visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 15 at the funeral with the reciting of the...

Bryan Beauchamp

Bryan Beauchamp

Jul 9, 2022

Bryan Beauchamp, 92, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 18 at Cottonwood Baptist Church, 886 FM 2643, Lorena, with Doctor Buddy Sipe officiating. A visitation with family will be one hour prior to the service, beginning at 10:00 a.m., at the church. The family will have a private graveside. Bryan was born...

John Alldredge

John Alldredge

Jul 8, 2022

John Wesley ‘Bubba’ Alldredge IV, age 62, of Robinson, passed away Friday, July 8, 2022. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday, July 15 at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Dr., Waco. Burial will be at 1 p.m. at Hopewell Cemetery in Teague. The family will have a visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 14 at the funeral...

Lennie Gano

Lennie Gano

Jul 8, 2022

Lennie “Len” Jo (Hanks) Gano, 74, was called home to her Lord and Savior Friday July 8, 2022, in McLennan County. A rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 13 at Pecan Grove Funeral Home in Waco, followed by a visitation with family until 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, July 14, at St....

Kathryn 'Jimmie' Williams

Kathryn 'Jimmie' Williams

Jul 3, 2022

Kathryn Frances “Jimmie” Pechacek Williams, 96, of Robinson, went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 3, 2022, at her residence. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 7, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, Waco. A brief viewing will be held at 9:30 a.m. at the church. A rosary will be recited at 10...

Herchel Gamble

Herchel Gamble

Jun 23, 2022

Herchel Drennon Gamble of Golinda, Texas passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on June 23, 2022. Funeral services will be held in his honor at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 29th at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Drive, Waco, with Dr. Morgan Woodard officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. The family will receive visitors from...