Obituaries

Mar 15, 2025

Juanita Kay Kincannon, 72 of Lorena, passed away on March 15, 2025, surrounded by her family and loved ones. A Celebration of Life will be 10:00 A.M., Saturday March 22, at Lorena Cemetery with Pastor Robyn Ford officiating. A short visitation will be 30 minutes prior to the service beginning at 9:30 at the cemetery. Ms. Kincannon will lie in...

Mar 12, 2025

Chris C. Contreras, 75, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Visitation will be from 6-8pm, Tuesday, March 18, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, with the rosary recited at 7pm. The funeral mass will be held at 10am, Wednesday, March 19, at St. Francis on the Brazos, with Rev. J Eduardo Jazo as celebrant.

Chris was born August 7, 1949, to Thomas...

Mar 11, 2025

Billie Jean (Martin) Crosby gained her heavenly wings as she passed from this life peacefully on March 11th, 2025, at the age of 92. A woman known for her grace, love and tender spirit, she touched every life she encountered. She was a beloved wife & mother, good friend and “Aunt Billie” to many. Her life was dedicated to growing...

Mar 10, 2025

Marta Flores Ochoa, 79, of Waco, Texas, passed away on March 10, 2025. She was born on November 11, 1945, in Waco, Texas, to Antonio Flores and Maria Flores Duran.

Marta was the heart of her family; a woman whose love knew no limits. She dedicated her life to raising her children, creating a home filled with warmth, laughter, and unforgettable...

Mar 9, 2025

Janice Lynn Webb of Lorena, passed away on Sunday March 9, 2025.

A celebration of life will be held at 12:00 PM Saturday March 15, 2025 at Pecan Grove Funeral Home with Bro. Jim Daniels officiating.

Janice was born on July 16, 1948 to Richard and Betty Phipps in Sweetwater, Texas. She graduated from Cooper High in 1968, then at 58 years...

Mar 9, 2025

Norman Lynn Rains, 84 of Northcrest went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 9, 2025 at Baylor Scott and White Hillcrest. He was surrounded by family and friends. Memorial services will be held at 11 am Monday, March 17 with Dr. Cary Killough officiating. There will be a visitation one hour prior, starting at 10 am.

Norman was...

Mar 7, 2025

Shirley Ann Haak Barrett passed away on March 7, 2025. Shirley was born February 20, 1938, in Falls County on a farm near Marlin, Texas to Albert and Pearl Tull Haak. She graduated from Marlin High School in 1956 and received a secretarial and accounting diploma from 4-C Business College in 1958. She also attended Texas State College for Women....

Mar 5, 2025

Win Jane Schmid of Hewitt, Texas passed away March 5, 2025 in a Waco hospital. Win Jane was born in Taipei, Taiwan on February 14, 1954. She moved to Texas in 1984 to attend college at the University of Mary Hardin Baylor. She married Steven Schmid on October 4, 1991 and they had thirty-three years of good times together. Win...

Mar 3, 2025

Johnny Russell (J.R.) Roberts, 66, of Lorena, TX, passed away Monday, March 3, 2025. Graveside services will be 1:30 p.m., Thursday, March 13, at Rosemound Cemetery, 3201 S 12th St, Waco, TX, with Pastor Wayne Williams officiating. Visitation will be prior to the graveside, from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m., Thursday, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Drive, Waco, TX.

Johnny...

Mar 3, 2025

Dońa, Leonila Velasquez , de Waco, Texas falleció el 3 de Marzo del 2025. La Sra. Velasquez estuvo rodeada de su hijo y familia. La Sra. Velasquez encontró paz y tranquilidad. La Sra Velasquez ya está en los brazos de nuestro padre celestial. La Sra Velasquez tuvo 11 hijos/hijas. La sobreviviente de 27 nietos y 8 bisnietos . La Sra...

Mar 1, 2025

Billie Jean Frayer, age 91, passed away, Saturday, March 1, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. There will be a Celebration of her life at 2:00 pm Saturday, March 8th at Central United Methodist Church with Rev. Dave Brower officiating.

Billie was born September 23, 1933 to Starling Ray (Dick) and Grace Belle (Allen) Boykin in Spur, Texas. She...

Feb 26, 2025

*** Due to the power outage - we will now have a GRAVESIDE service at 10:30 at Rosemound ***

Terry Michael Koerth “Mike” passed away February 26, 2025, at Royal Manor Nursing Home. Funeral Services will be at 10:00 am on March 4th at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, with Scott Rhodes officiating. Burial will follow at Rosemound Cemetery. The family will...

Feb 25, 2025

Annie Louise Muchow, 94, of Waco, Texas, left us peacefully on February 25, 2025. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, Louise, will always be remembered for her kindness and unconditional love.

Born on February 28, 1930, in Glendale, Louise grew up the daughter of John and Lemmer Hand and sister to five siblings: John, Wallace, Gladys, Leslie, and Ernest. 

Louise...

Feb 24, 2025

Alan Barnell Strahan, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Monday February 24, 2025, at the William R. Courtney Texas State Veterans Home. Visitation will be Saturday March 1, 2025, from 3-5 pm at Pecan Grove Funeral Home Chapel with a private graveside service to be held at Bold Springs Cemetery for family members at a later date....

Feb 23, 2025

Patsy (Pat) Darwin, a resident at Brookdale Lake Brazos Assisted Living was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on February 23, 2025. She was born June 5, 1930 to Virgil and Opal May. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. 

She grew up in Temple, Texas. After graduating from Temple High School, she attended Howard Payne College in Brownwood, where...

Feb 18, 2025

Melkin Dee Conner of Waco Texas passed away Tuesday February 18th, 2025. Graveside services will be at Eagle Springs Cemetery, 14219 FM107, McGregor, TX 76657 , on February 24th at 10:00AM.

Mr. Conner was born in San Angelo Texas on December 3rd, 1939, to Verna and Dee L. Conner.

Preceding him in death were his father Dee Leon Conner and Mother Verna...

Feb 16, 2025

It is with a heavy heart and great sorrow that we confirm that our beloved mother, Mary Lloyd, passed away on February 16, 2025. She died peacefully in her sleep at 83 years old. 

Mary was married for 42 years to her husband, Joe David “JD” Lloyd, who preceded her in death. Together they raised three children, twins, Regina Gober, Rebecca...

Feb 16, 2025

Victoria “Vicki” Dianne Machalicek, 59, of Bruceville-Eddy, Texas, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2025, surrounded by love. 

Born on November 19, 1965, in Houston, Texas, Vicki’s life truly began when she was adopted by Robin and Wanda Barr. She was raised outside of Nacogdoches in a home filled with warmth, adventure, and the unwavering love of her parents and two...

Feb 16, 2025

Cristina Franco nacio en Apaseo el Grande, Guanajuato, el 24 de Julio de 1941. Su padre fué Jesus Franco y su madre fué Vicenta Robles. Tubo 9 hermanos y 2 hermanas.

Cristina fallecio en su hogar en compania de sus hijos el 16 de Febrero del 2025 a los 84 años de edad.

En el año 1958 se caso con el señor...

Feb 16, 2025