Obituaries
Jimmy Kapavik
Sep 30, 2024
Jimmy Kapavik, age 63, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Monday, September 30, 2024. Funeral services will be 1:00 pm Friday, October 4th at Pecan Grove Funeral Home with burial immediately following at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 pm Thursday, October 3rd at the funeral home.
Jimmy grew up in West, Texas. He married his soulmate and best...
Frances Elaine Morgan Kurtz
Sep 30, 2024
Frances Elaine Morgan Kurtz, born on May 29, 1945, in Marlin, TX, passed away on September 30, 2024, with her children by her side. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Frances is survived by her children, Dawn Laynette Flippin and Adolph “Buddy” Morgan Kurtz, along with her grandchildren, Jessica Nicole Benner (and her husband, Nathan Benner), Crystal...
Sarah Ann Johnston
Sep 30, 2024
Sarah Ann Johnston, 70, of Waco, TX, passed away at home Monday, September 30, 2024.
Sarah was born in Waco, TX, to Billy and Leslie (Parker) England in Waco, TX. She worked at Colorite Plastics, CertainTeed, and Hillcrest Hospital. Sarah was feisty and strong willed. She was the matriarch of her family and enjoyed time with her family, especially playing parcheesi...
Nellie Juanita Parker
Sep 29, 2024
Nellie Juanita Parker (Granny), aged 94, of Lorena, TX, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 29, 2024. She finally got to meet her Lord and Savior that she faithfully followed and witnessed to everyone she met. There are not enough and even the most eloquent of words that can come close to describing our matriarch. Born on March...
Darrell Kelley Farney
Sep 27, 2024
Darrell Kelley Farney passed away Friday, September 27, 2024 at the age of 86. The family will receive guests at 1:00 P.M. with service to follow at 2:00 P.M. at First Baptist Church, with Steve Thomas officiating. Burial to follow at Robinson Cemetery.
Darrell was born August 19, 1938 in Golinda, TX, to E.S. and Jewel (Moore) Farney. He attended school...
Mickey Don Pophin
Sep 26, 2024
Mickey Don Pophin, 75, of Waco, TX, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2024, in the hospice unit at Providence Hospital after a lengthy struggle of health problems.
Mickey graduated from Robinson High School in Robinson, TX, in 1967. He then went to MCC for 2 years. Mickey was a firefighter/EMT for 22 years serving Taylor, TX and Round Rock, TX....
Pamela Kay Nichols
Sep 20, 2024
Pamela Teague Nichols went home on Friday, September 20, 2024. Visitation will be at Pecan Grove Funeral Home on Thursday, September 26, 2024, from 6:00-8:00 PM. A Graveside Service will be at Robinson Cemetery on Friday, September 27, 2024, at 10:00 AM, with Reverend Roy Teague Jr. officiating.
Ms. Nichols was born on September 3, 1948, to Charles Teague Jr., and...
Rosia Nell Hammond
Sep 18, 2024
Rosia Nell (Cureton) Hammond passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2024. She was born May 2nd, 1936, to Sarah and Alec Cureton. She was also welcomed into this world by her big brother, Elvis.
Nell grew up on her grandfather's farm outside of Jewett. They had a shotgun house with no running water or electricity. She had very fond memories of her...
Johnny Charles Barber
Sep 17, 2024
John (Johnny) Charles Barber
September 10, 1944 — September 17, 2024
John (Johnny) Charles Barber reunited with his beloved wife, Reca Janene Barber, on September 17 after a brief illness at Baylor Hillcrest Scott & White Hospital.
Johnny was born to John Leon and Billie Jean Barber on September 10, 1944 in Waxahachie, Texas. He was preceded in death by the following: wife...
Abraham Beltran
Sep 17, 2024
Abraham (Abe) Beltran, age 70, peacefully passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at home, surrounded by his family. The family will celebrate his life with a memorial visitation from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Friday, September 27 at Pecan Grove Funeral Home. He was a veteran of the US Navy and there will be a pause for military honors beginning at...
Herbert Thomas "Tom" Abrams, III
Sep 14, 2024
Herbert Thomas (Tom) Abrams, III, age 80, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2024, surrounded by his loving wife of 30 years, granddaughter, family and friends.
Tom was born on February 12, 1944, in Orange, New Jersey. He graduated with his bachelor’s degree from Muskingum College in New Concord, Ohio and then served in the United States Marine Corps. While serving in...
John Luck Graves
Sep 12, 2024
In Loving Memory of our father John Luck Graves, of Lorena , Texas. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife and Queen Carolyn Fay Graves, and his grandson, Corey Delane Ball. He leaves behind a brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Jerry Graves; children Dallas and Holly Graves, John and Gary Taylor,...
Jonathan William King Lewis
Sep 11, 2024
Jonathan William King Lewis (“Jon Boy”) was born to Kathy Shropshire and Johnny Lewis on February 26, 1980 in Dallas, Texas. After graduating from high school in Kopperl, he worked in construction, and he also spent several years as a material parts handler at L3 in Waco, Texas. Most recently, he worked as a heavy machinery operator for McLennan County...
Tony Sanchez Carranza
Sep 7, 2024
Tony S. Carranza, age 74, of Hewitt, peacefully passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024 at home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 12:00 p.m. Friday, September 13 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with the Very Reverend Father Benjamin Magnaye as Celebrant. Interment will immediately follow at Rosemound Garden of Memories. There will be a visitation from 6 to 8:00 p.m....
Robert Wayne Pryor
Sep 3, 2024
Robert Wayne Pryor, born on November 13, 1935, in Waco, TX, passed away on September 3, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, warmth, and cherished memories. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, known for his vibrant spirit and genuine nature. Robert was the eighth of nine children born to Julius Earl and Carolyn Ferguson Pryor...
William (Will) Robert Halepaska Jr.
Sep 2, 2024
William “Will” Robert Halepaska Jr. of Hewitt, Texas, passed away unexpectedly at home, Monday, September 2, 2024.
Will was born in Fort Walton Beach, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida on January 1, 1976. His family then returned to Victoria County where he attended school in the Industrial School District. After graduation, Will moved to Waco, Texas and received his degree from...
Deborah Sue Gonzales
Aug 28, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Deborah Sue Gonzales. Debbie, 75 years young, was born March 14, 1949, and peacefully passed away on August 28, 2024. She is now walking with Jesus and many cherished loved ones that have passed before her. She is preceded in death by her late husband, Louis Gonzales, sisters Delores...
Maria Jesus Lopez
Aug 25, 2024
Maria (Mary) Jesus Lopez of Robinson, Texas passed away on August 25, 2024 at the age of 93. She was born on January 15, 1931 in Guanica, Puerto Rico to Manuel Sanchez and Carmen Nazario. Mary moved to Chicago as a teenager, where she met her future husband, Ignacio Lopez. Mary and Ignacio married on January 7, 1960. They gave...
Andrea Nelson
Aug 21, 2024
It is with broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Andrea Nelson on August 21, 2024, at the age of 20. Andrea was a beautiful, artistic, and loving soul who touched the lives of everyone she met.
She was born in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Her mother brought her and her sisters to the US, where she lived in Waco...
Betty Sue Inlay
Aug 16, 2024
Betty Sue Inlay, 93 of Waco, Tx passed away Friday, August 16, 2024, welcomed by her Lord and Savior.
Betty was the youngest of four children born to John Dewey Hobbs and Audrey Alice Parten - Hobbs on December 23, 1930, in Mount Calm, Texas. Betty loved her family and friends with a giving heart. She was a delight to everyone...
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