Obituaries

Brad Lynn Craig

Brad Lynn Craig

Oct 30, 2024

Brad Lynn Craig, age 62, of Waco, passed away October 30, 2024. A Memorial service will be Friday, November 8, 2024, at 1:00 PM at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Drive, Waco, Texas.

 Brad was born on March 10, 1962, to Jerry McDonald and Charlotte McDonald in Rome, New York. He was a scout, loved baseball and football and bringing...

Bobby Joe Harris

Bobby Joe Harris

Oct 30, 2024

Bobby Joe Harris left this earth and entered the gates of Heaven to join his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m., Monday, November 4, 2024, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Drive, with Pastor Greg Brumit officiating. The family will receive visitors at the funeral...

LaVerle Scott Taylor

LaVerle Scott Taylor

Oct 26, 2024

LaVerle Scott Taylor, of Bruceville-Eddy, passed away Saturday morning October 26, 2024, at the age of 93. Graveside services and interment will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday November 1st, 2024, at Eddy Cemetery, 9823 N. I-35 Frontage Rd., Eddy, TX 76524, under the direction of Pecan Grove Funeral Home with Pastor Robyn Ford officiating.

LaVerle was born on December 18, 1930,...

Laura Louise Fincher

Laura Louise Fincher

Oct 25, 2024

Laura Louise Fincher, 93, passed away Friday, October 25, 2024. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Friday, November 1, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, with Pastor Jim Daniels officiating. Burial will follow at Rosemound Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 – 8:00 p.m., Thursday, October 31, at the funeral home. 

 Louise was born August 28, 1931, to Robert Lawrence Forde and...

Betty Ruth Porter

Betty Ruth Porter

Oct 20, 2024

Betty Ruth (Talley) Porter, 86, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024. A graveside service will be 11:00am, Wednesday, October 30, at Waco Memorial Park, with Pastor Brandon Frenzel officiating. A visitation will be from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 29, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home.

Betty was born January 6, 1938, in Temple, TX, to G.F. Talley and Alta Rae...

William Theodore Aufman

William Theodore Aufman

Oct 20, 2024

William T. (Bill) Aufman, 75, of Robinson, Texas passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at Hillcrest Medical Center. A visitation will be held Friday, October 25, 2024 at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 N. Robinson Drive, Waco, TX from 5-7 p.m. The US Air Force will render military honors at 5:30 p.m. 

William was born in Pittsburgh, Pa. To Gerard...

Michael Joseph Witherwax

Michael Joseph Witherwax

Oct 19, 2024

Michael Joseph Witherwax, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, brother, and friend, passed peacefully surrounded by family on October 19th, 2024, at 77. Born on January 22, 1947, in Denver, Colorado, Michael lived a life of faith, service, and unwavering dedication to his family and community.

A celebration of Michael's life will be held Monday, October 28, 2024, at New...

Lester Elvin Knight

Lester Elvin Knight

Oct 18, 2024

Lester Elvin Knight was the first to be born to George Henry (Bogue) and Jennie Knight at their home on September 12,1924 in Speegleville,Tx.

 He was raised on their family's dairy farm with his nine siblings. After leaving the farm, he worked for over 35 years at the Cameron Mills Woodwork company where he happily retired from the year they closed...

Sue Jenkins

Sue Jenkins

Oct 18, 2024

Bertha Sue Jenkins, 74 of Waco, Tx. passed away surrounded by her family on October 18, 2024. A celebration of life will be at 1:00pm Thursday, October 24 at Pecan Grove Funeral Home with burial immediately following at Waco Memorial Park. There will be a visitation from 6:00-8:00pm Wednesday, October 23 at the funeral home.

Sue was born on June 12,...

Jerry "JJ"  Joe Hocking

Jerry "JJ" Joe Hocking

Oct 17, 2024

Jerry Joe Hocking aka “JJ”, 38 of Mart, TX left this world and fell into the arms of Jesus on 10/17/24. A Celebration of Life will be held 10:00 am, Friday, October 25, at Meadowbrook Baptist Church, 1207 N. Old Robinson Rd with Dr. Cary Killough officiating. Burial will follow at Mart Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 pm –...

Betty Lou Campbell

Betty Lou Campbell

Oct 14, 2024

Betty Lou Campbell, 81, of Lorena, Texas, passed away on October 14, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. There will be a visitation from 3:00 - 4:00 pm, Saturday, October 26th at Meadowbrook Baptist Church with Memorial Service immediately following, beginning at 4:00 pm. 

She was born in Clarksville, Texas, to Richard Leroy and Talitha Jane Broomfield. Betty attended Clarksville High...

Pauline Rodriguez

Pauline Rodriguez

Oct 14, 2024

Pauline "Apolonia" Rodriguez, age 84, was welcomed to heaven on October 14th, 2024. A visitation will be held from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Friday, October 18th at Pecan Grove Funeral Home. The Celebration of Life will be 10:00 am, Saturday, October 19th at the funeral home with David Ochoa officiating.

Pauline, the youngest child of Paul and Gertrude Davila was...

Kathryn Jo Hall

Kathryn Jo Hall

Oct 13, 2024

Kathryn Jo Hall, 81, of Waco, passed away peacefully at a local hospital on Sunday, October 13, 2024. Graveside services will be 11am, Thursday, October 17, at Waco Memorial Park with a visitation 1 hour prior to the service beginning at 10am at the cemetery. 

She was born January 31, 1943 to Martha Louise (Holder) and Robert Eldridge Thompson; sadly she...

Paul Wayne Argetsinger

Paul Wayne Argetsinger

Oct 11, 2024

Paul Wayne Argetsinger, 60, of Waco, TX, passed away Friday, October 11, 2024. 

Paul was born October 9, 1964, in Waco, TX, to Paul and Carolyn (Lane) Argetsinger. He worked as a cook and trainer at Sonic. He loved his job and coworkers that quickly became close friends. Paul had such a kind and tender heart and would help anyone in...

James Andrew "Andy" Degrate

James Andrew "Andy" Degrate

Oct 9, 2024

James Andrew Degrate 39 of Hewitt, Texas passed away on October 9, 2024.  Andy was born on June 30th, 1985, to Melanie Lowrance and Reginal Degrate in Waco, Texas.

 Andy attended Waco High School and took a few classes at McLennan community College.

He is survived by his sons, James Degrate, age 17 (Mother - Stashia Booker) and Amadeus Parker, age 6...

Patsy Casey

Patsy Casey

Oct 8, 2024

Patsy Casey, 80, of Eddy, graduated to her heavenly reward in the early morning hours of October 8, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family.  A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on October 12, 2024, at Bruceville Community Church located at 583 Old Moody Road in Eddy.

Patsy was born November 10, 1943, in Waco,...

William L. Mears

William L. Mears

Oct 6, 2024

William "Bill" Mears, a proud Marine and devoted family man, passed away on October 6, 2024, in Waco, Texas, at the age of 70. Born on October 22, 1953, in Amarillo, Texas, Bill grew up with a strong sense of duty and commitment that shaped his life. He graduated from Hawthorne High School in Hawthorne, California, in 1971 and, just...

Elizabeth Turner Gunn

Elizabeth Turner Gunn

Oct 6, 2024

Elizabeth Turner Gunn, beloved “Mother,” “Granny,” or “Bubba,” as her two brothers Jack and Gary called her, passed away on October 6, 2024, at the age of 94 in Waco, TX.

Elizabeth is survived by her brother Jack Turner of Abilene, TX, two daughters Lori (Walter) Quinn of Nashville, TN and Merri Ann (Martin) Bailey of Hewitt, TX. Elizabeth has four...

Weldon Todd Bush

Weldon Todd Bush

Oct 6, 2024

Weldon Todd Bush, 74, of Waco, was welcomed to his heavenly home on October 6th, 2024.  A service commemorating his life will be held at 10:00 AM, on Friday, October 11th at Pecan Grove Funeral Home at 3124 Robinson Drive in Waco, Texas 76706.

Weldon was born in Waco, Texas to Parents Rufus Todd Bush (R.T.) and Buanita Lucille Bush, née...

Curtis Earl Busby

Curtis Earl Busby

Oct 6, 2024

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Curtis Busby, a beloved member of our community, on the 6th day of October, 2024. Curtis dedicated 22 years of service to the McLennan County Sheriff's Office, Jack Harwell Division, where he was known for his dedication, loyalty, and steadfast commitment to protecting the community.

Outside of his career, Curtis...