Obituaries

Dec 26, 2024

Nancy Carol Fikes, a cherished mother, grandmother, and devoted community member, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024 at the age of 92 in Conroe, Texas. Born October 3, 1932 in Mt. Calm, Texas to Edna and Ray Rush, she was a lifelong resident of Waco, Texas. 

Nancy was the oldest of four children. She married the love of her life...

Dec 26, 2024

Louise (Gaskamp) Glaesmann, age 87, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024 at Providence Village in Waco, where she resided the past four years, the last four months in hospice care with Community Healthcare of Texas. Funeral services will be 11am Friday, January 3rd at Pecan Grove Funeral Home with Reverend Peter Kolb officiating. Burial will immediately follow at Waco Memorial...

Dec 25, 2024

On December 25th, 2024, Christmas day, Mildred (Millie) Padgett Diehl was lifted up into the arms of angels and taken to Heaven to be with her Lord and Savior where they will surely be celebrating His Holy birthday. Thank you, Jesus!

Mrs. Diehl was at Renaissance Park Multi Care Center in Fort Worth, Texas at the time of her death where...

Dec 25, 2024

Felix Lon Jones, age 92, peacefully passed away on December 25, 2024. 

Lon was born on March 25, 1932 in Talco, Texas to Felix and Ruth Jones along with a twin sister, Neva Lavonne, who died at the age of 15 months. He grew up in Talco, along with his four half siblings, Boyd, Annah Ruth, Winell, and F.A. and his...

Dec 24, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Eula Elaine Morrow, whose dynamic spirit touched many lives. More than just a mother and friend, she was also a devoted wife and a cherished sister. Elaine was bold and outspoken, yet she possessed a soft heart that endeared her to all who knew her. She left this earthly...

Dec 23, 2024

Dec 21, 2024

Edwin Dewayne Hill, 92, of Waco passed away peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his family on Saturday, December 21, 2024.

Services will be at 10:00 am, Saturday, January 4th at Pecan Grove Funeral Home. Visitation will be at Pecan Grove Funeral Home on Friday, January 3rd from 6 – 8 pm.

Edwin (Ed) was born November 30,1932 in Troupe, Texas to...

Dec 19, 2024

Wade Oliver Kennedy Jr, age 92, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024, at The Atrium of Bellmead. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, December 27th at Pecan Grove Funeral Home with Alan Ritchie officiating. 

Wade was born April 4th, 1932, to Wade Kennedy Sr. and Mildred (Britton) Kennedy in Corsicana, TX. He married Wanda Louise (Taylor) on November 4,...

Dec 18, 2024

Jana Hood, 79, of Crawford, Texas passed away on December 18, 2024.

A memorial celebration of life will be held at 3:00 pm on March 22, 2025 at Speegleville Baptist Church. 

Jana was born on July 10, 1945 to Raymond James Harrington and Maxine Smith Harrington. In her earlier years Jana was a realtor in Arizona which helped her to work her...

Dec 10, 2024

Caroline Pelham Sosebee, 75, of Hewitt, Texas, stepped into heaven on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Her beautiful life will be celebrated with a memorial service on Saturday, December 14, at 2:00 pm at Abiding Life Church in Whitney, Texas.

Caroline was born on January 1, 1949, in Whitney, Texas to Harold and Maureen (Carmichael) Pelham. On September 2, 1967, soon after...

Dec 6, 2024

David E. Davis left us unexpectedly on Dec. 6th, 2024. Services will be held at Pecan Grove Funeral Home on Monday, Dec. 16th at 11:00am.

 He was the most handsome, intelligent man I had ever met. And the funniest. We loved each other deeply for nearly 42 years. 

Born on August 18, 1948, to Curtis Leroy and Julianne (Jan) Davis, David was...

Dec 6, 2024

Bobbie Annie Christian, 89, of Waco, peacefully passed away Friday, December 6, 2024, at home surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 10 at Pecan Grove Funeral Home with Dr. Cary Killough officiating. Burial will immediately follow at Oakwood Cemetery. There will be a visitation one hour prior to service beginning at 10 a.m.

Mrs. Christian...

Dec 5, 2024

Jessie Esther YALE Adams, age 90, of Eddy, TX, passed away on December 5, 2024. She had been on hospice care for 3 months.

Jessie was born on August 30, 1934 to James Bertram Yale and Esther JAMES Yale in Houston, Tx. Jessie attended Southmayde Elementary, Deady Jr. High, and Charles H. Milby Sr. High School, as did 4 of her...

Dec 4, 2024

Melody Williams, age 64, passed away in her home on December 4, 2024. 

Melody was born Melody Cleere in San Diego, California to a great mother Mona Hessler and had a wonderful father in Charles Hessler. Eventually she moved to Texas where she met James Williams and had three sons Jearemy, Joseph, and Jonathan and taking care of them was her...

Dec 2, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Johnnie Elaine Ortega, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, aunt, sister, friend, and coworker, who left us peacefully on December 2, 2024. Elaine was 62 years old.

Elaine’s life was defined by her unwavering love for her family and her deep appreciation for the simple joys of life. She was married...

Dec 2, 2024

Stephen (Steve) Benjamin Mayberry of Robinson, passed away Monday December 2, 2024 at the age of 71.

 The graveside funeral service will be held at Waco Memorial Park on Monday December 9, 2024 at10am with Pastor David Cozart officiating.

Steve was born in San Pedro, California on January 26,1953 to Ray and Colleen Mayberry. Steve enlisted into the US Army and served...

Dec 1, 2024

Charles Robnett passed away the morning of Sunday, December 1, 2024. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 6 at Oakwood Cemetery with Ernie Christie officiating.

He was born January 24, 1928 in Midlothian, Texas. He married Mary Robnett on October 15, 1948 in Waco, TX. They were married for 75 precious years. Charles retired from General Tire after working...

Nov 30, 2024

Freddie Don Holle, 77, of Riesel, TX, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024. A memorial visitation will be from 4 – 6pm, Thursday, December 5, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, with military honors at 5pm

Freddie was born January 12, 1947, to Fred and Catherine (Berry) Holle, in Otto, TX. He spent most of his life living in Perry, TX. Freddie...

Nov 28, 2024

Kathryn (Kathy) Sue Gowdy, 75, of Waco, TX, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024 after a lengthy illness. A graveside service will be 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 3, at Chilton Cemetery, CR 1643, Chilton, TX, with Pastor David Cozart officiating. Visitation will be 5 – 7 p.m., Monday, December 2, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Drive, Waco, TX.

Kathy...

Nov 27, 2024

JASON RALPH CROSBY

 May 15, 1966

Jason was born in Midland, Texas, to Linda Bonawitz Crosby and Ralph Crosby. He attended early elementary school after moving to Lubbock. When Jason was nine he moved with his mother and step-father, to the island of Truck in Micronesia and was home schooled by his mother for two years. After moving to the Island of...