Obituaries

May 18, 2017

James Mark Howell, 56, left this life and entered into eternal rest into the loving arms of his Heavenly Father on May 18, 2017 at Providence Hospital with his Mother by his side. His family and friends find comfort in knowing that he is now at peace and free of pain. A Celebration of Life will be held at Meadowbrook...

May 17, 2017

LaVerne Birkes passed into the arms of her dear Savior on May 17, 2017, after a brief illness. Graveside services will be held at Rosemound Cemetery, 3201 South 12th Street Waco, Texas on Saturday, May 20 at 10 am, with Pastor Deryl LeBlanc officiating. The family will receive visitors, Friday, May 19, from 6-8 pm at Pecan Grove Funeral Home,...

May 16, 2017

Bonnie Jean Whitney of Waco, went to be with her Lord, family and friends, on May 16, 2017. Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m., Friday, May 19, at Oakwood Cemetery, Waco, with Rev. Gary Riley officiating. Mrs. Whitney was born on July 18, 1928, in Waco, Texas. She graduated from the old Waco High School, on Columbus Ave. She attended...

May 16, 2017

May 11, 2017

Marvel Joyce (Mackie) Beavers passed away May 11, 2017 in Robinson, Texas. The family will receive visitors on Friday, May 12 from 5-7 pm at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Dr., Waco. Services will be Saturday, May 13 at 10 am at Pecan Grove Funeral Home with Bro. Roy Marshall officiating. Graveside services will be private. Marvel was born...

May 5, 2017

James Ray Betros, 38, of Robinson, was reunited with his mother and grandparents on Friday, May 5, 2017. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 10, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Drive, Waco. James will be buried beside his mother at Val Verde Cemetery, CR 2268, Milam County, following the service. The family will receive visitors 5:30...

May 3, 2017

Anuel Lee Davis, Sr., 84, of Waco, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2017. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 6, at Oakwood Cemetery, 2124 S. 5th Street, Waco. The family will receive visitors 6 – 8:00 p.m., Friday, May 5, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Drive, Waco. Lee was born in Cunningham, TX on April 17,...

May 1, 2017

Aaltje G. Richter, 74, of Hewitt, passed away Monday, May 1, 2017. Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday May 6, at Robinson Cemetery. The family will receive visitors 5 – 7:00 p.m., Friday, May 5, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Drive, Waco. Aaltje was born December 13, 1942, in Brunssum, Netherlands. She married Willem Richter on June...

May 1, 2017

Dr. J Don Lance, 77, was involved in a vehicle accident on April 20th. On May 1st, 2017 he succumbed to his injuries and passed away, surrounded by loving family and friends in Waco, Texas. Don was born Jerry Don Lance on May 27, 1939 in Houston, Texas to Kitty Lee Helm & Gerald Lee Lance. Shortly thereafter he and...

Apr 30, 2017

Barbara Lou Wade Thayer, 73, of Waco, went to be with her Heavenly Father, Sunday, April 30, 2017. The family will receive visitors, Sunday, May 7, 2017, from 2-4 pm at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Dr. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harley and Billie Wade; husband Charles Thayer and sister, Belinda Johnson. She is survived...

Apr 29, 2017

Rosie Bedell, 68, of Waco, passed away Saturday April 29, 2017 surrounded by her family. The family will receive visitors from 6-8 pm Wed. May 3 at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Dr., Waco, with a rosary to be recited at 7pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 am Thurs. May 4 at St. Eugene, 207 N...

Apr 26, 2017

Robert L. Masters Sr., also known as Bob, passed away surrounded by his family, Wednesday, April 26, 2017. Visitation will be held, Sunday, April 30, 2017, at 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Pecan Grove Funeral Home in Waco, Texas. Graveside will be Monday, May 1, 2017 at Oakwood Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. Bob was born in Groveton, Texas to...

Apr 25, 2017

Eulen W. Vaughn, 100, of Waco passed away Tuesday April 25, 2017. A graveside service will be 1 pm Saturday, April 29 at Waco Memorial Park, 6623 S. I35, Waco, with Roger Huff officiating. The family will receive visitors from 6-8 pm Fri. April 28, 2017 at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Dr. Waco, 76706. Eulen was born January...

Apr 24, 2017

Apr 24, 2017

Donna R. Smith, 73, passed away Monday April 24, 2017 at Baylor Scott and White Medical Center in Waco. Services will be held 1P.M. Fri. April 28 at New Road Church of Christ, 3100 S. New Road, Waco, with Nathan Burrow of Hillcrest Church of Christ in Abilene officiating. Burial will follow at Ridge Park Cemetery in Hillsboro, TX. The...

Apr 24, 2017

Apr 23, 2017

Arlene Dolores Spivey 84 of Waco, TX passed away April 23, 2017 surrounded by her family that she loved so much. A memorial service will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 28, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Drive, Waco. Arlene married the love of her life J.E. "Cotton" Spivey on September 27, 1949 and raised four children here in...

Apr 23, 2017

David Ray Alanis, 49, of Waco, went to be with his Heavenly Father, Sunday, April 23, 2017. The family will receive visitors, Friday, April 28, 2017 at Calvary Chapel, 702 N 18th St, Waco, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Services will start at 11 a.m. with Pastor Albert Fuentes officiating. David Ray Alanis "Roosta" born on July 12, 1967...

Apr 21, 2017

Leta Louise Braden Threadgill saw the face of Jesus April 21, 2017. Louise, as she was known to family and friends, was born in Hillsboro, Texas, August 18, 1928, the third child of Lonnie and Lois Meador Braden. Their growing family later moved to Waco, Texas, during the Second World War. Louise graduated from Waco High School in 1946. While...

Apr 20, 2017

Mrs. Cynthia Lynn Reyes unexpectedly passed away April 20th, 2017 in Waco, TX at Providence Hospital at the age of 43. Visitation will be 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Tuesday, April 25th from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. At Pecan Grove Funeral Home. Funeral services will be10:00 A.M. Wednesday, April 26th at Pecan Grove Funeral Home 3124 Robinson Drive, Waco...