Obituaries

Jun 21, 2026

Walter Donald Robertson, 90, of Robinson, went to be with his Lord and Savior on 06/21/2026. He passed away peacefully in his home where family and friends were able to visit in his last days.

Donald was born on September 7, 1935, in Brownwood, Texas. He graduated from Comanche High School in 1953. In 1949, as a freshman in CHS, he...

Jun 20, 2026

Robert Kenneth Crowder of Waco, TX, age 65, passed away on June 20, 2026. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Thursday, June 25, 2026 at Pecan Grove Funeral Home with Dr. Cary Killough officiating. There will be a visitation one hour prior to the service beginning at 9:00 AM. Burial will immediately follow at Robinson Cemetery.

Robert, who was affectionally known...

Jun 6, 2026

Harvie Junior Hensley walked into the open loving arms of our Lord and Savior, Saturday, June 06, 2026, at the age of 80. At Harvie’s request, he will be cremated. A celebration of his life with Military Honors will be held, Friday, June 26, 2026, 11:00 a.m. at the American Legion Post 121 in Elm Mott with Bro. Reggie Blake...

Jun 15, 2026

Catherine ‘Cathy’ Dean Whyburn, age 67, of Robinson, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2026.

Cathy was born on March 16, 1959 to Sue and Lewis Nulph Sr. in Abilene, Texas. Cathy married her love on June 20th, 1981. She resided in Robinson, Texas where she enjoyed watching her family grow, laugh, and love together.

To say Cathy was generous would...

Apr 2, 2026

James “Jim” L. Buehler, known to many as “Clean,” passed away peacefully at home in Bruceville, Texas on April 2, 2026, at the age of 81.

Jim was born on April 21, 1944, in Aurora, Missouri, to Raymond Buehler and Lucille Mattingly. He was preceded in death by his parents and by his beloved wife, Loree Laster.

In 1963, Jim proudly joined...

Jun 21, 2026

Jun 19, 2026

Robert “Bob” Lee Patterson Sr., 78-year-old resident of Moody, Texas passed peacefully away from this life on June 19, 2026. Born January 2, 1948 in Yale, Oklahoma, he was the son of Dean Estes Patterson and Ester Mae Cantrell Patterson. Bob married Terry Lynn Brewington in Las Vegas, Nevada on February 14, 2002.

Bob spent 12 years in the Army and...

Jun 19, 2026

Elizabeth Jane (Swinnea) Dieterich, 92, of Waco, Texas, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026, in Waco.

Jane was born in Falls County, Texas, on October 30, 1933, to Albert and Eunice Swinnea. She graduated from Marlin High School in 1950 and married C.L. “Rabbit” Dieterich on September 1, 1951. Together, Jane and Rabbit welcomed three children and built a life...

Jun 15, 2026

Bonifacio “Barney” Galvan, of Waco, Texas passed away Monday, June, 15, 2026 at his home in Chalk Bluff. Graveside services will be Friday, June 19th at 11 a.m. at Waco Memorial Park with Deacon Tony Arocha officiating. There will be a visitation from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, June 18th at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, with a pause for the Rosary to...

Jun 12, 2026

LaVerne Jeanette Lasseter (nee Hoffmeyer) beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, passed away Friday, June 12, 2026, eleven days after her 95th birthday. LaVerne, nicknamed “Shorty” and “Vernie,” was born to Walter and Esther (Schroeder) Hoffmeyer, June 1, 1931 in El Mott, Texas. LaVerne, her older sister Mary Louise (Tootsie} and parents moved to Robinson, Texas, where she grew...

Jun 8, 2026

Matthew Daniel Strong, 54, of Waco, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 8,2026.

Matthew was born on August 21,1971 to the late James and Gloria Strong in Waco, TX. After graduating from Waco High School in 1989, Matthew worked in both lawn and tree services and fire suppression services before going back to school at TSTC. He graduated from TSTC with...

Jun 7, 2026

Carolyn Jo Vestal, 68, of Robinson, TX, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2026. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 13, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, with Dr. Cary Killough officiating. Burial will follow at Robinson Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8:00 p.m., Friday, June 12, at the funeral home.

Carolyn was born October 26, 1957, in Abilene, TX, and...

Jun 7, 2026

Annie Louise Billings, 79, beloved wife, mother grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, received her final reward on Sunday, June 7, 2026, after succumbing to cancer.  The family will hold visitation at Pecan Grove Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 from 6pm till 8pm. Funeral services will also be held at Pecan Grove on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at...

Jun 6, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Cervando J. Reyes III, who departed this life on June 6, 2026, at the age of 41.

Cervando was a devoted husband, loving father, cherished son, and loyal friend. He will be remembered for his kind heart, strength, sense of humor, and the love he shared with those around him....

Jun 5, 2026

Elizabeth Ann Downer Henderson became an angel on June 5, 2026. Elizabeth was born May 4, 1939, in Waco Texas. She graduated from Waco High in 1957. She married Ron Henderson in Nov 1957. She had a daughter and son. Her career was spent in banking. During her banking years, she worked in and supervised the loan dept, had the...

Jun 4, 2026

Thelma Loretta Willis, 78, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 4, 2026. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home with Pastor Ken Riley officiating. Burial will follow immediately at Waco Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be held...

Jun 3, 2026

Daniel “Perry” Goolsby, 80, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2026. He was born on August 18, 1945, to Albert and Inez Goolsby in Alvin, TX.

Perry was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Kenneth Goolsby. He is also survived by his sister, Kathleen Wilkinson; his sister, Shirley King and husband Harlan; his brother, David Goolsby; and several...

May 31, 2026

Christopher Zenon Gonzales “Boo Boo”, age 69, of Waco, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2026 surrounded by his loving family.

Christopher was born on August 26, 1956, in Waco, Texas, to Louis Sr. and Victoria (Valdez) Gonzales. A lifelong resident of Waco, he dedicated his life to serving and uplifting others, most notably through his work as Director of the Boys...

May 29, 2026

Edwina Loy (Gresham) May of Hallsburg TX, 77, passed away peacefully Friday, May 29, 2026, under hospice care BS&W Hillcrest, Waco, TX. A Celebration of Life will be held from 1:00 - 3:00pm, Sunday, June 21, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Drive, Waco TX 76706.

 Edwina was born on April 28, 1949, in Waco to Roy Lee and Ruth...

May 27, 2026

John Harris, 71, of Moody, TX, passed away on May 27, 2026 in Moody, TX. He was born in Bridgeport, TX to Bertie and Velma Harris on August 17, 1954. He married Donna Heflin on December 31, 2018 in Justin, TX.

He went to school in Bridgeport, TX. He worked as a General Foreman for Devon Energy for 35 years.

Throughout his...