Obituaries

Sallie Allen

Sallie Allen

Nov 23, 2015

Sallie Allen, 52, of Rosenthal, passed away peacefully Monday, November 23, 2015, due to a lengthy battle of health issues. A graveside service will be 1:00 p.m., Friday, November 27, at Oakwood Cemetery. Sallie was born October 14, 1963 in Waco. She attended Robinson and graduated in 1983. She is survived by her sister, Terri Craft and husband Carl; grandmother...

George Vinecourt

George Vinecourt

Nov 23, 2015

George Edward Vinecourt, Jr., 68, of Chilton, Texas formally, of Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on November 23, 2015. George was born on May 6, 1947 in Cleveland, Ohio to George Edward Vinecourt, Sr. and Elsie Pauline Tews. He is a 1965 graduate of Brunswick High School. He was drafted into the US Army in 1966, serving 2...

Thornton "Rusty" Newsome

Thornton "Rusty" Newsome

Nov 21, 2015

Thornton “Rusty” Albert Lee Newsome III, 40, of Waco passed away Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015. A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25 at Oakwood Cemetery, 2124 S. 5th Street, Waco. The family will receive visitors Tuesday, Nov. 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Pecan Grove Funeral Home. Thornton “Rusty” Newsome born May 31, 1975. He...

Ruby Lawson

Ruby Lawson

Nov 20, 2015

Ruby Dean Lawson of Waco, formerly of Riesel, passed away November 20, 2015 at the age of 85. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Mon. Nov. 23, 2015 at Pecan Grove Funeral Home with interment to follow at Waco Memorial Park. The family will receive visitors Sun. Nov. 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home....

Jeanie Beauchamp

Jeanie Beauchamp

Nov 17, 2015

Jeanie Medart Beauchamp, of Lorena, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 17, 2015. Funeral Services will be at 1:00pm, Tuesday, November 24 at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Dr. Waco, with Lance Perkins and Jeremiah Parks officiating. Interment will follow at Union Cemetery in Falls County. The family will receive visitors from 6-8pm Monday,...

Frank Moseley

Frank Moseley

Nov 16, 2015

On November 16, 2015, Frankie Moseley climbed his last pole to Heaven. Born February 9, 1945, to Adam Seth and Lillie Pearl Moseley from Troy, Texas; Frankie attended school in Troy, where he enjoyed playing football for the Trojans. One magical night, Frankie and a close friend went bowling in Temple, where he met his lifelong love, Sandra Lynette Raesz....

Velma Hayden

Velma Hayden

Nov 15, 2015

Velma Joyce Hayden, 72, of Robinson, passed away Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015 in Hewitt. A memorial service will be held at 2:00pm on Friday, Nov. 20 at Faith Temple Baptist Church, 1197 Old Lorena Rd., Lorena. Arrangements under the direction of Pecan Grove Funeral Home. Joyce was born on April 27, 1943 to Redden and Odessa Reeves in Chilton. She...

Robert  Nussman

Robert Nussman

Nov 12, 2015

Robert Eugene “Bobby” Nussman, 84, of Robinson, passed away Thursday, Nov. 12 surround by his loving family at home. Funeral services will be at 10am, Monday Nov. 16 at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Dr. with Rev. Scott Spence officiating. Interment will follow at Robinson Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 5-7pm on Sunday, Nov. 15 at the...

Sandra Lowrie

Sandra Lowrie

Nov 12, 2015

Sandra Ann “Sandy” Lowrie, 67, of Waco, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2015 in Temple. Graveside services will be at 1:00pm on Monday, Nov. 16 at Waco Memorial Park, 6623 South Interstate 35, Waco with Rob Sellers officiating. The family will receive visitors from 6-8pm on Sunday, Nov. 15 at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Dr. Waco. Sandy was...

John White

John White

Nov 11, 2015

J.W. White, 93, of Bellmead, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at his home. Graveside services will be at 1:30pm on Friday, November 13, 2015 at Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum, 6623 Interstate 35 South, Waco. Interment will immediately follow. The family will receive visitors from 6-8pm on Thursday, November 12 at Pecan Grove Funeral Home,...

Charles Sears

Charles Sears

Nov 8, 2015

Charles Willard Sears, Jr. February 19, 1958 – November 8, 2015 Charles Willard Sears, Jr., 57, of Lorena, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 8, 2015 at 9:54 am. Funeral services will be Friday, November 13, 2015 at 10:00 am at the Family of Faith Church, 3336 Garden Dr, Waco with Pastor Ernie Christie officiating. Interment will...

Willie Overstreet

Willie Overstreet

Nov 8, 2015

Willie Leon (W.L., “Tom”) Overstreet went home to be with his Lord early Sunday morning, November 8, 2015 at St. Catherine’s Center in Waco, TX. He was 84 years old. Born at home on July 9, 1931 in Billingsley, AL to Edgar E. and Dossie (Vinson) Overstreet, Tommy, as he was known throughout his childhood and early adult years, was...

Linda Stewart

Linda Stewart

Nov 8, 2015

Linda Stewart passed away on the morning of Sunday, November 8, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 10am on Thursday, November 12 at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Drive, Waco. Interment will follow at Rosenthal Cemetery. The family will receive visitors on Wednesday, November 11 from 6 to 8pm at the funeral home. All are welcome to attend...

Jordan Beckham

Jordan Beckham

Nov 7, 2015

Jordan M. Beckham, 77, of Waco, passed away unexpectedly on November 7, 2015, surrounded by his children. A memorial service is scheduled for 10 am Wednesday, November 11 at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Drive, Waco. Jordan was born on February 27, 1938 in Commerce, Texas to E.R. Beckham and Blanche Allison Beckham. He graduated from Texas Wesleyan University...

Emmett Dempster

Emmett Dempster

Nov 6, 2015

Emmett Wesley “Wes” Dempster, 68, passed away peacefully in the still after the storm on Friday, November 6, 2015. A private family burial will be held at a later date. Wes was born in Baton Rouge, LA. On November 1, 1947. He was the son of Jack and Lois Dempster formerly of Waco. Wes graduated from Camelback High School in...

Laura Williams

Laura Williams

Nov 4, 2015

Laura Williams, 87, formerly of Houston, passed away peacefully at home with her family surrounding her on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 in Robinson. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, November 14, 2015 at Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit, 1624 Wooded Acres Dr., Waco, with Father Jason Ingalls officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Pecan...

Larry Copeland

Larry Copeland

Nov 2, 2015

Larry Copeland, 57, of Mart, passed away Monday, November 2, 2015. Graveside services will be held at 1pm, Thursday, November 5 at Rosemound Cemetery, 3201 South 12th Street, Waco. The family will receive visitors from 6-8pm on Wednesday, November 4, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Dr., Waco. Larry was born on July 24, 1958 to Jerry and Barbara...

Gene Dempsey

Gene Dempsey

Nov 1, 2015

Gene Dempsey, 81, of Waco, went to be with his Lord after a long fight with cancer, Sunday, November 1, 2015. Graveside funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 4, at Chapel Hill Memorial Park, Waco. The family will receive visitors 6 – 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 3, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Drive, Waco. Gene served...

Bobbie Beverly

Bobbie Beverly

Nov 1, 2015

Bobbie Nell Beverly August 26, 1933 - November 1, 2015 Bobbie Beverly, 82, of Waco, passed away peacefully at home with her spouse of 60 years, Kenneth Beverly, on Sunday, November 1, 2015. Funeral services will be at 10:00am on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Dr., Waco, with Cary Killough officiating. Interment will follow...

Michael Martinez

Michael Martinez

Nov 1, 2015

Michael Martinez, 25, of Waco, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2015. Funeral services will be 9:00am Saturday, November 7, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Drive, Waco with Father Benji officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. A rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m., Friday, November 6, at the funeral home, followed by a visitation with family and...