Obituaries
Michael Arthur Dragoo
Sep 9, 2025
Michael Arthur Dragoo, 61, of Mart, Texas passed away September 9, 2025. A memorial visitation will be held Saturday afternoon, September 20, 2025, from 2:00 to 4:00 at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Drive, Waco, Texas.
Michael was born August 21, 1964, in Columbus, Ohio, to Michael Edward and Correne Lehmann Dragoo. Correne said even though Michael was born in...
Herbert Leo Purczinsky, Jr.
Sep 8, 2025
Herbert L. Purczinsky Jr. 95 of Chilton, TX passed away September 8, 2025. Graveside services will be 10:00 AM Saturday September 20, 2025, at Chilton Cemetery. He will Lay In-State for viewing September 19, 2025, from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home.
Herbert was born February 14, 1930, to Herbert L. Purczinsky Sr. and Mary Minnie Luedke...
Joe Dobias
Sep 8, 2025
It is with great sorrow that the family announces the passing of Joe Dobias on September 8, 2025, after living a fulfilling life as a husband, father and friend. Joe passed peacefully surrounded in the comfort of his family.
Joe was born in Elk, Texas on April 6, 1931, to parents Frank and Albina Dobias. He graduated from University High School,...
Bettye Joyce Gordon
Sep 7, 2025
Following a lifetime of service to others, Betty Joyce Clancy Gordon, 94, passed from this earth on Sunday, September 7th in Waco following an extended illness.
Bettye learned the values of faith, family and service early. She was born in February 1931 in the Box Church community of Limestone County to Joe A. and Erma Deane Clancy. The second of five...
Sherry Ann Gibson
Sep 4, 2025
Sherry Ann Gibson, 76, of Robinson, TX, passed away at home on September 4, 2025. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 9, at Waco Memorial Park, 6623 I-35, Waco, TX. Visitation will be from 5 – 7:00 p.m., Monday, September 8, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home.
Sherry was born in Waco, TX, to James Calvin Baker and Nora Geneva...
James J. Cowser
Sep 3, 2025
James Jaffery Cowser, a beloved son, brother, partner, father, nephew, cousin, uncle, and friend, left us far too soon on September 3, 2025 at the young age of 40.
James was a steadying force in the lives of those he loved. He shared his warmth, intelligence, and kindness with those lucky enough to be close to his avid gamer and multitalented...
Jackie Lanor Padgett
Sep 1, 2025
Jackie Lanor Padgett (Shannon) of Waco, Texas passed away peacefully at the age of 85 years at Baylor Scott and White Hospital on September 1, 2025. She was surrounded by close loved one’s holding her and filling her up with love as she entered into the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, a place she always dreamed of and longed...
Vickie Dell Gorgas
Aug 28, 2025
Vickie Dell Gorgas, 70, passed away on Thursday, August 28th in Fort Worth, Texas at her home, surrounded by her loving husband and children, after an 11-month battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born in Waco, Texas to Matthew and Virginia Lane on April 20, 1955. She married Paul Wayne Gorgas on August 14, 1976, in Waco, Texas.
She attended and...
Linda C Machalicek
Aug 27, 2025
The family of Linda “Lynn” Carol Machalicek is heartbroken to share that she passed away at the age of 78 years on August 27, 2025 in an Austin, Texas hospital following complications during a planned surgery in Waco, Texas. Linda and her husband, Jimmy, lived in Rosenthal, Texas where they made their home for the past 40 years.
Truly inseparable in...
Sam Rolland Watson
Aug 26, 2025
Sam Watson was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and a loyal friend with a great heart. He would give the shirt off his back to anyone who needed it.
Sam was proud to be from Bellmead, TX. He attended La Vega ISD and achieved his Associates in Electronics at TSTI. He served as an airborne ranger in the US...
Jolene Hollas
Aug 25, 2025
Jolene (White) Hollas, 73, of Lorena, Texas, passed away on August 25, 2025. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 6, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, followed by a funeral service at 1:00 p.m. Interment will take place at Lorena Cemetery.
Born in Brazoria County, Texas, to Boyd L. and Mildred (Brantley) White, Jolene later moved to Cameron, Texas,...
Darrell Dwayne Zettler
Aug 25, 2025
Darrell Dwayne Zettler, 72, of Waco, Texas passed away peacefully on Monday, August 25, 2025, surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 3rd at Pecan Grove Funeral Home with Pastor John Durham officiating. The family will receive visitors on Tuesday, September 2nd from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Darrell was born on December 19, 1952,...
James Baxter Pickens
Aug 23, 2025
James B. “Slim” Pickens
James Baxter Pickens passed away on August 23, 2025, in Texarkana, Texas, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Shawnee Oklahoma, to Roy Lee Pickens, Sr. and Marie Beavert Pickens. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Roy and Joe, and his sisters Arlene and Elizabeth.
Affectionately known as "Slim", he grew up...
Adriana Marie Baisa
Aug 22, 2025
Adriana Marie Baisa, a beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, cousin, girlfriend, and friend, left us far too soon on August 22, 2025 at the age of 30.
Adriana was a bright light in the lives of everyone who knew her. She shared her warmth, laughter, and love generously, touching the hearts of family and friends alike. To her family, she was a...
Ray Gonzales
Aug 22, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ray Gonzales, who left this world peacefully on August 22, 2025, at the age of 62.
Ray was born on March 25, 1963, to Ted and Sandy Gonzales, and spent his life surrounded by the love of his family. He was a brother to Teddy Gonzales (wife Joann), Bonnie Stephens, and Candice Silva...
Elora Burton Kirk
Aug 21, 2025
On August 21, 2025, Elora Kirk left us for a better place. We lost a loving mother, and a very dear friend. She is survived by her daughter Sandra Lawrence, and son-in-law Thomas E. Lawrence.
She was the daughter of Ethel Willoughby Burton, and Charles Floyd Burton. She was born in Comanche County Texas. She was the youngest of 7 children,...
Kaye Whitt
Aug 19, 2025
Kaye Whitt, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 19, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. at her son & daughter in laws home in Lorena, Texas.
Born in Bruceville, Texas, in 1940 to Curtis and Celeste Taylor, Kaye grew up with a heart for family, creativity, and community. She was preceded in death by...
Randall "Randy" Kattner
Aug 18, 2025
Randall “Randy” Lee Kattner, 82, of Waco, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. His life was one filled with faith, devotion, service, and joy that will continue to inspire all who knew him.
Born in Mart, Texas, on August 5, 1943, to Wesley and Gertrude Kattner, Randy spent his childhood traveling with...
Shirley Ann Holdbrook Sovey
Aug 16, 2025
Shirley Ann Holdbrook Sovey, passed away on August 16, 2025, at the age of 84.
She was born on April 3,1941 to Leslie and Coralee Holdbrook in Stranger, TX.
She devoted her life to her family as a loving home maker known for her warm hospitality. She found joy in cooking, baking and filling her home with delicious meals and cherished memories;...
Ronald (Ronnie) Dennis Marshall
Aug 13, 2025
Ronald “Ronnie” Dennis Marshall, of Moody, TX, was called home on August 13, 2025. A visitation will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 23rd, at Trinity Fellowship Church, 388 Cotton Belt Parkway, McGregor, with Pastor Roger West officiating.
Ronnie was born on September 20, 1958, in Waco, TX, to Allen Lloyd “Lucky” Marshall and Dorathy Jewel Daily. He grew...
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