Obituaries

Sammie Veselka

Sammie Veselka

Jan 28, 2023

Sammie C. Norman Veselka, 89, of Lorena passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Oakwood Cemetery. The family will have a visitation 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, February 3 at Pecan Grove Funeral Home. Sammie was born March 29, 1933 in Limestone County, Texas to Henry H. and Pearl Brown...

Grayson Goodwin

Grayson Goodwin

Jan 26, 2023

*** SERVICE RESCHEDULED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER *** Grayson Ray Goodwin, infant son of Heather McCarver and Dustin Goodwin, born January 24, 2023, fought so hard before he passed away on January 26, 2023. During his short time here, Grayson touched many lives and was so loved by his family and friends. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, Feb...

Betty Warren

Betty Warren

Jan 23, 2023

Betty Blagg Warren, 85, went home to be with the Lord on January 23, 2023. She was born February 9, 1937. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, January 28 at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 N. Robinson Dr, Waco, with Pastor David Arnett officiating. Burial will immediately follow at Robinson Cemetery. The family will receive visitors 6 to 8...

Virginia Engelke

Virginia Engelke

Jan 22, 2023

Virginia Lynn Engelke, 75, of Chilton, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 22, 2023, in Hewitt. Funeral services will be 12:00 PM, Friday, January 27, 2023, at The First Baptist Church in Chilton with the Reverend Truett Newton, Reverend Mark Newton, and Dr. Jason Burden officiating. Burial will follow at the Chilton Cemetery. Visitation with family will be one hour prior...

Lester Whitt

Lester Whitt

Jan 21, 2023

Lester Eugene Whitt, born on July 9, 1953, in Waco, TX, passed away on January 21, 2023, at his home. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Friday, January 27 at Hillcrest Cemetery in Marlin. The family will receive visitors 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, January 26 at Pecan Grove Funeral Home in Waco. Lester was a lifelong resident of Falls...

Melvin Horton

Melvin Horton

Jan 18, 2023

Melvin Ray Horton Jr passed away unexpectedly on January 18th, 2023, in the comfort of his own home. Melvin was born on February 9th, 1960, in Waco, Texas. The same place he would later meet the love of his life, Charlotte Horton and continue a beautiful journey of 38 years together. He had the biggest heart for his family. He...

Diana Michele Salinas

Diana Michele Salinas

Jan 18, 2023

Diana Michele Salinas, 50, entered into paradise surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. There will be a visitation held from 6-8 P.M. on January 30, 2023, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 N. Robinson Dr., Waco, TX. Diana was born on August 9, 1972 to Janie Ruiz and Gilbert Salinas, Sr. She enjoyed spending time with her...

Hollie Gaston

Hollie Gaston

Jan 18, 2023

Hollie Gene Gaston was born in Waco, Texas on January 20, 1967. He passed away on January 18, 2023, in his home off Travis St. in Waco, Texas. Celebration of life will be 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at Pecan Grove Funeral Home. Hollie was born to Gene Gaston and Sandy Toten. He grew up with a...

Ima Jean Taylor-Kerns

Ima Jean Taylor-Kerns

Jan 16, 2023

Ima Jean Taylor-Kerns, devoted wife, loving mother, and child of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, passed to her eternal, heavenly home on January 16, 2023. She was born June 7, 1933, to Barney and Daisy Davidson in Dumas, TX. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 24, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Drive, Waco, with Pastor...

Jessie Resendez

Jessie Resendez

Jan 13, 2023

Jessie Resendez joined his mother Victoria and his two brothers Richard and Thomas Resendez into paradise on January 13th, 2023. Jessie was born on January 23, 1969 and raised in South Waco, Tx. Jessie was very proud to be a “South Sider” and wore it proudly. Jessie loved hunting, fishing, playing his accordion, bajo guitar and bass guitar. Jessie also...

Lou Ann Lowry

Lou Ann Lowry

Jan 13, 2023

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Martin Moreno

Martin Moreno

Jan 12, 2023

Martin Moreno, 73, of Hewitt, TX, passed away peacefully at his home on January 12, 2023. Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, January 23rd, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Drive, Waco. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service beginning at 12 noon, at the funeral home. Martin was born on November 12, 1949, to...

Mary Rodriquez

Mary Rodriquez

Jan 12, 2023

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend, Mary Lucille (Quintero) Rodriquez passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023. Mary was born on July 21, 1947, in Waco, Texas to George and Elisa Quintero. She met her husband Eugene Rodriquez in Waco, Texas and they married at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on June 27, 1964. Eugene...

René Magaña

René Magaña

Jan 11, 2023

René Alberto Magaña, age 70, of Waco, Texas passed away on January 11th, 2023. His family will receive visitors at 12 P.M. on Tuesday, January 17th, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 N. Robinson Dr. Waco, Texas 76706. Services will immediately follow at 1 P.M. in the funeral home chapel with Gustavo Dubon officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery...

Mitchel Jager

Mitchel Jager

Jan 11, 2023

Mitchel Jager, DVM, “Doc” passed away at his home in Gholson, Texas on January 11, 2023 at the age of 80. Mitchel was born to Herman and Emilie Jager in Bay City, Texas on September 17, 1942. He was one of six boys. He graduated from Tide Haven High School in Blessing, Texas, then worked his way through college and...

Brandy Stewart

Brandy Stewart

Jan 9, 2023

Brandy Lynn (Diaz) Stewart, 37, of Waco passed away Monday, January 9, 2023. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 18 at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Dr., Waco, with Pastor Rudie Diaz officiating. Burial will immediately follow at Cottonwood Cemetery. The family will receive visitors 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, January 17 at the funeral home. Brandy...

Christine Begin

Christine Begin

Jan 7, 2023

Christine Elizabeth Begin, 77, of Bruceville, TX had a peaceful passing surrounded by her loved ones and the Holy Spirit on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Christine was born on September 4, 1945 in Syracuse, New York to Mary E. Boynton (Mahlerwein) and Charles J. Boynton. Christine retired as a registered nurse after over 30 years of serving others and her...

Eva  Terry

Eva Terry

Jan 7, 2023

Eva Nell (Bates) Terry, 88, of Robinson peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, January 7, 2023 surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, January 12th, at Meadowbrook Baptist Church, 1207 N Old Robinson Rd, Waco, with Dr. Cary Killough and Pastor David Cozart officiating. Burial will follow at Post Oak...

Harry Hyde

Harry Hyde

Jan 6, 2023

Harry Wayne Hyde, 79, of Waco, TX, passed away January 6, 2023. Visitation will be held from 2 – 4:00 p.m., Saturday, January 14, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Drive, Waco. Wayne was born May 17, 1943, to James L. and Mollie (Parrott) Hyde, in Waco, TX. Wayne was a master plumber for all his adult life, and...

Fred Blanchard

Fred Blanchard

Jan 2, 2023

Fred Wallace Blanchard, 88, was received into the arms of Jesus on Monday, January 2, 2023. The family will be receiving visitors on Tuesday, January 10, from 6 – 8:00 p.m., at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Drive,Waco. A service celebrating Fred’s life will be held at Meadowbrook Baptist Church on Wednesday, January 11, at 10:00 a.m. There will...