Obituaries

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....

Jan 26, 2025

William Glynn Powell, 79, of Groesbeck and formerly of Eastland, passed away on January 26, 2025, surrounded by those who loved him.

A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 AM, February 3, 2025, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, Waco, Texas 76706 with Pastor Darrel Phillips officiating. Visitation will be one hour before the service at 10:00 AM.

William “Bill” Powell...

Jan 26, 2025

Cory Jay Breedlove, 42, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025. Services are pending.

Jan 25, 2025

David B Hamlin, age 82, of Waco passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025.

David was born in Waco, TX on September 27, 1942 to Joseph Charles Hamlin and Helen Mae Wittman. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from 1963-1969. David married Darlene Vrba at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Waco on June 27, 1970. He worked for...

Jan 25, 2025

“Ruth” McKethan was born in Limestone County on October 27, 1939, to Lennie and Luther Sandifer. Her beloved sister Sue came along four years later.

Her family later moved to the Waco area where she attended school at Robinson and Lorena. She was a standout basketball player at Lorena High School where she met the love of her life Jerry L....

Jan 24, 2025

Sam Tubbs passed away Friday January 24, 2025 in Waco Tx at the age of 85. There will be a visitation from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 29th at Pecan Grove Funeral Home. There will also be a visitation from 12:00-1:30 p.m. Saturday, February 1st at Winters Funeral Home, 120 State Street, Winters, TX with a graveside service following at Wilmeth...

Jan 23, 2025

Waymon Earl Gentry, 80, of Robinson passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Pecan Grove Funeral Home with burial immediately following at Waco Memorial Park. There will be a visitation Friday, January 31, 2025 from 6-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Waymon was born August 27, 1944 to Archie Gentry and...

Jan 20, 2025

Loveta (Moore) Strickland, noted Central Texas artist, passed away January 20, 2025, at age 100. She was born on September 14, 1924, in Waco to Joseph Clarence and Florence (nee Deason) Moore. She lived almost all her life within the immediate Waco area and attended La Vega Schools 1932-1941. She met William Clinton (“Strick”) Strickland in Colorado in 1943 and...

Jan 19, 2025

Vivian Elwood (Isselhardt) Dolezel, age 89, of Bruceville passed away just a few hours away from her 90th birthday on Sunday, January 19, 2025 in Waco. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, January 27 at Pecan Grove Funeral Home with Pastor Mickey Fugitt and Pastor Roger McClary officiating. Burial will immediately follow at Robinson Cemetery. There will be visitation...

Jan 18, 2025

Jan 16, 2025

Norma Smith passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025 in hospice care at home with her husband and two children after a twenty plus year battle with lymphatic cancer. Graveside services will be at 1:00 p.m. Monday, January 27th at Rosemound Cemetery with Pastor Roy Marshall officiating.

Norma loved being around her family and her many long-time friends. She and Wayne were...

Jan 14, 2025

James requested, in his honor, that everybody wear their favorite sports team shirt/jersey to his Celebration of Life.

James David Crepelle, 56, passed away on January 14, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on November 26, 1968, in DeRidder, Louisiana. James was a devoted husband, father, and "Grumps" whose love and dedication to his family were unparalleled.

James was the son...

Jan 13, 2025

Jan 11, 2025

Nelta Janette (Pursley) Spillar, age 85, of Waco passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 17th at Oakwood Cemetery with Pastor Bob Rainey officiating. There will be a visitation 5:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday, January 16th at Pecan Grove Funeral Home.

Nelta was born June 19, 1939 to Luther and Claudie (Sumblin) Pursley in Cottonwood, Texas....

Jan 9, 2025

Reynold William "Bill" Ramer, Jr., 84, of Waco, Texas was called home by the Lord Thursday, January 9, 2025. Funeral Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Monday, January 20th at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Dr., Waco, with burial immediately following at Oakwood Cemetery. There will be a visitation from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Sunday, January 19th at the...

Jan 7, 2025

Diane Salter Roach, 88, of Robinson, Texas, peacefully passed away and met with Jesus on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Graveside services will be at 1:00 pm on Monday, January 13, 2025, at Waco Memorial Park. There will be a visitation from 3 to 5 pm on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home. 

Diane was born November 25, 1936,...

Jan 5, 2025

Dustin Ray “Dusty” Nobles, 38, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025. A celebration of Dusty’s life will be at 11:00 AM Saturday, January 18, 2025, at The Church of the Open Door, 900 North 340 Loop, Bellmead, Texas with Rev. Ronnie Holmes officiating and Rev. Darrel Phillips assisting. Visitation will be one hour prior at the church beginning at...

Jan 3, 2025

Steven Leigh Moody, 77, passed away Friday, January 3, 2025. Funeral services will be 10am, Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Drive, Waco, with Father Daniel Wright officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 – 8pm, Tuesday, January 7, at the funeral home. 

Steve was born January 20, 1947, in Chicago, IL,...

Jan 2, 2025

Pairin Jingjit passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025. A celebration of his life will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 11 at Pecan Grove Funeral Home.

Pairin was born on August 17, 1962 in Trang, Thailand. He was one of nine siblings. He was preceded in death by his mother, Kimju Jingjit; father, Limjy Jingjit; and sister, Manione Joy Wiraponsawan....

Jan 2, 2025

Helen Dorann Olson Kinsey, 91, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2025, in Waco, Texas. 

Dorann was the beloved wife of Jim Kinsey of Robinson, Texas, with whom she shared 66 wonderful years of marriage. She was a devoted mother to her three sons: Ray Fannin, Dale Fannin, and Ken Kinsey. Her legacy lives on through her seven grandchildren—Heather Johnson, Jamie...