Obituaries

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...

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...

Jan 1, 2025

Dowlen Adee, 59, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2025, in Axtell, TX.

A memorial service will be held at Pecan Grove Funeral Home in Robinson, TX on Saturday, January 18th at 10 AM.

A graveside service will be at Clayton Memorial Cemetery in Clayton, New Mexico at a later date.

 Dowlen was born on March 31st, 1965 in Amarillo, Texas to Bobby and...

Dec 30, 2024

Harold Glenn Carnes Sr., loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, entered into his eternal home on Sunday, December 30, 2024, at the age of 79. He was greeted by his family and friends that went on before him. They are all rejoicing in the presence of our Lord. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2025,...

Dec 27, 2024

DELLA FRANCES HOLICK passed away peacefully on December 27, 2024. A memorial service will be held from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon on Saturday, January 11, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Drive, Waco.

Della was born in Rosebud, Texas to Robert and Della (Heller) Meier on November 27, 1932. The eldest of five children, Della attended Rosebud High School...

Dec 26, 2024

Myra Barabas Ward, age 99, Beloved Mother, Nana and a friend to many passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024.  

She was born on June 11, 1925 to her parents, Robert Lee Boggs and Ima Valley Boggs. She is preceded in death by not only her parents; but, also her two spouses, Daniel J. Barabas and Leldon Ward, as well...

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...