Obituaries
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...
Consuelo "Connie" Gutierrez
Aug 11, 2025
Consuelo C. Gutierrez, lovingly known as Connie, 78 left this world to be with the lord on August 11, 2025, in Waco Texas. She was the loving wife of Guadalupe Gutierrez Sr. sharing 48 loving years together.
Born on March 25, 1947, in Waco, to parents Thomas and Aurora Dora Contreras. Connie lived a life full of love, laughter, and dedication...
Linda Renfro
Aug 8, 2025
Linda Renfro, 68, of Hewitt, Texas, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025, after her 5-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on September 30, 1956, in Beaumont, Texas, Linda was the daughter of the late Alwyn Kent and Margarete Ramb Simmons. Raised in Kemah, Texas, Linda grew up with her three sisters, Dianne, Ann, and Betty Lynn, as well as...
Robert Arthur Gaskill, Jr.
Aug 4, 2025
Robert A. Gaskill, Jr., beloved son, brother, friend, and mentor, passed away on August 4, 2025, in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 54. Born on November 14, 1970, in Dallas, Texas, Robert lived a remarkable life marked by kindness, loyalty, generosity, and a steadfast devotion to both his craft and his community.
Robert was the cherished son of Robert...
Catherine Aileen Smith
Aug 4, 2025
Catherine Aileen Smith, 88, of Robinson, Texas, passed away peacefully of natural causes on August 4, 2025, in Waco, Texas. Aileen preferred to go by her middle name and some family and friends called her “Tootsie”, a nickname bestowed on her as a child by a brother due to her love of Tootsie Rolls. Aileen was an enduring example of...
Joyce Lee Honey
Aug 4, 2025
Joyce Lee Honey, 82, of Waco, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on August 4, 2025, surrounded by her family. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 11, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Dr. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. The family will receive visitors 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10 at the funeral home.
Born...
Carla Jeanette Bell
Aug 1, 2025
Carla Bell, 64, of Mart, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on August 1, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Born on December 1, 1960, to Calvin Linkous Sr. and Emma Pate Linkous, Carla brought warmth, laughter, and a spark of humor wherever she went. She was married to James Bell Sr.
Carla was a dedicated insurance adjuster with Farm Bureau, a...
Curtis John Herrera
Jul 30, 2025
Curtis John Herrera, age 38, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2025 in Waco. A celebration of life will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, August 14th at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Dr., Waco, TX. The prayer service will begin at 7:30 p.m.
Curtis was born May 11, 1987 to Christine Herrera in Waco, Texas. Curtis graduated from University High...
Carol Ann Hancock
Jul 30, 2025
On Wednesday, July 30, 2025, Heaven rejoiced as Carol Ann Hancock was given her wings and joined her Lord and Savior in everlasting Glory. She will be laid to rest at 10:00 am on Wednesday, August 6, at Proctor Cemetery, CR 335 in Proctor, Texas. The family will receive visitors from 5:00 to 7:00pm on Tuesday, August 5, at Pecan...
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