Obituaries

Susie Hawkins-Garrett

Susie Hawkins-Garrett

Dec 31, 2021

Susie Hawkins Garrett, 83, of Waco, passed away on December 31, 2021 from complications of COPD. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. January 12, 2022 at the Rosemound Cemetery, 3201 S. 12th Street in Waco, Texas. Susie was born on April 16, 1938 to Jack and Irene Hawkins in Moody, Texas. She graduated from Lorena in 1956....

Jean Simpson

Jean Simpson

Dec 30, 2021

Jean Louise Simpson (Sis), passed away peacefully December 30, 2021, at Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, Houston, Texas. Jean chose to be cremated. A graveside service is pending at this time. Her interment will be at the Riesel Cemetery, Hwy 6, Riesel, TX. Jean was born May 8th, 1949 in Waco Texas. She is preceded in death by: her father, John Henry...

Bobby Webb

Bobby Webb

Dec 25, 2021

Bobby Louis Webb, 82, of Robinson, TX, passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021. A visitation with family and friends will be from 6 – 8:00 p.m., Thursday, December 30, 2021, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Drive, Waco. A private service will be held at a later date. Bobby was born May 8, 1939, to Jesse Edward and Catherine...

Kenneth Johnson

Kenneth Johnson

Dec 23, 2021

Kenneth “Hondo” Louie Johnson, 76, of Robinson, TX, earned his wings Thursday, December 23, 2021. Hondo was born to Rudy Johnson and Onie (Wolf) Johnson on April 19, 1945 in Mart, TX, and grew up around Bosque County. He served in the U.S. Military as a paratrooper in the 101st Airborne, Screaming Eagles. He married his wife of 49 years...

Thomas Graham

Thomas Graham

Dec 22, 2021

Thomas Glenn Graham, 72, of Waco, TX, passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, December 30, at Garden of Memories Cemetery, 3361 S. 4th St, Waco, TX, with Pastor David Cozart officiating. The family will receive visitors from 6 – 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 29, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Drive, Waco....

Willie Sweatt

Willie Sweatt

Dec 21, 2021

Willie Lee Sweatt, Jr., 74, of Waco, TX, passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021. A visitation will be held Friday, December 31, 2021 from 10 AM to 12 PM at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 N. Robinson Dr., Waco. A graveside will follow immediately after, at 12:30 PM at Oakwood Cemetery, 2124 S. 5th, Waco. Willie was born on...

Ruth Dupree

Ruth Dupree

Dec 20, 2021

Ruth Dupree, 91, passed away Monday, December 20, 2021. Graveside services will be 2 p.m., Thursday, December 23 at Clover Hill Cemetery in Lott, Texas with Noel Johnson officiating. Ruth was born June 1, 1930 to C.J. and Marietta (Hailey) Sudduth in Lott, Texas. She grew up and graduated from Lott High School in 1947 with LaVerne Becker Wideman who...

Cynthia Gooch

Cynthia Gooch

Dec 20, 2021

Cynthia “Cindy” Lynn Gooch, 65, of Waco, TX, passed away Monday, December 20, 2021. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 28, at Oakwood Cemetery, 2124 S 5th St, Waco, TX. A visitation will begin 30 minutes prior to the service beginning at 1:30 p.m., at the cemetery. Cindy was born August 7, 1956, in Marlin, TX, to Frank...

Lewis Pulley

Lewis Pulley

Dec 19, 2021

William Lewis Pulley, 93, of Riesel, TX, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021. A Celebration of Life will be from 6 – 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 28, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Drive, Waco. Lewis was born in Ellis County, TX, August 24, 1928 to Alzada and Eula Lewis Pulley. He served 6 years for his country in...

Betty  Freeman

Betty Freeman

Dec 16, 2021

Betty Lou Walts Freeman passed away in Waco, Texas on December 16, 2021. She was 84 years old. Services will be held Tuesday, December 21. Visitation will begin at 1:30pm and the service will begin at 2:00pm at Rosemound Cemetery, 3201 South 12th Street, Waco, Texas. Betty Lou was born in Otto, Texas on September 25, 1937 to Lena Papendorf...

Gilbert Londenberg

Gilbert Londenberg

Dec 15, 2021

Gilbert William Londenberg, 83, of Riesel, Texas was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 15, 2021 after a courageous battle with a brain tumor. Funeral services will be 1:00 pm on Monday, December 20 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Riesel, Texas. Gilbert was born on July 16, 1938 in Amarillo, Texas to Charles and Alwina (Steinfeld)...

Bobbie Rice

Bobbie Rice

Dec 10, 2021

Bobbie Lee Rice, 89, was called home Friday, December 10, 2021. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 N Robinson Dr, Waco. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Thursday, December 16, 2021, at Old Time Baptist Church in Riesel, Texas. Burial will follow at Riesel Cemetery. Bobbie was the third...

Virginia Kilgore

Virginia Kilgore

Dec 10, 2021

Virginia Sue Kilgore, 74, passed away on Friday, December 10, 2021. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, December 15th at 10 a.m. at Waco Memorial Park, 6623 South Interstate 35, Waco. The family will receive visitors Tuesday, December 14th from 6 to 8 p.m. at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 N. Robinson Dr., Waco. Virginia was born on July 21,...

Minnie Resendez

Minnie Resendez

Dec 10, 2021

Minnie Elizabeth Resendez, 67, of Moody, Texas, passed away on Friday, December 10, 2021 after a hard-fought battle with lung cancer. Services for Minnie will be as follows: Visitation at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Dr., Waco, on Friday, December 17th from 6 to 8 p.m. Graveside service will be at Old Perry Cemetery, Old Perry Loop, Moody, Texas...

Barbara Ranee Spradlin

Barbara Ranee Spradlin

Dec 8, 2021

On December 8, 2021 at 3:53PM, Heaven rejoiced. Barbara Ranee Spradlin, loving daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend went home to be with the Lord at the age of 63. Ranee was born on April 23, 1958 in Tacoma, Washington to Raymond and Barbara Spradlin. Since childhood, she had a joyful spirit and zeal for life. Whether it was...

Bud Payne

Bud Payne

Dec 6, 2021

E.E. “Bud” Payne, 86, of Eddy, TX, passed away Monday, December 6, 2021. A Celebration of Life will be from 5 – 7:00 p.m., Monday, December 20, 2021, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Drive, Waco. Bud was born January 27, 1935, near McGregor, TX, to Elmer D. and Lois McGuire Payne. He worked in the roofing industry and...

Ray Gilbreath

Ray Gilbreath

Dec 5, 2021

Ray Gilbreath, 67, of Robinson, TX, passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, December 9, at Oakwood Cemetery, 2124 S 5th St, Waco, TX, with Jerrell Roy officiating. The family will receive visitors from 6 – 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 8, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Drive, Waco. Ray was born October...

Emma Montoya

Emma Montoya

Nov 28, 2021

Emma Monrial Montoya 82, of Waco Texas went to be with our Lord and Savior November 28, 2021. She was born February 6, 1940 in Waco Texas to Victor Monrial and Frances Campos. Emma loved watching her Lifetime Channel, and her Dallas Cowboys. She loved to listen and dance to Tejano music. She would always tell you what was what...

Paul Hennigan

Paul Hennigan

Nov 27, 2021

Paul Douglas Hennigan, 77, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021 in Golinda, Texas. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, December 4th at 11:00 a.m. at River City Church at 3015 Robinson Drive, Robinson, TX with Pastor Robert Nelson presiding. Burial will follow at Rosemound Cemetery, 3201 S. 12th St. Visitation will be held prior to the service...

Gene Cox

Gene Cox

Nov 26, 2021

Gene Arthur Cox, 88, passed away peacefully at the home he shared with his beloved wife Bobbie on November 26, 2021 in Lorena, TX. Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Friday, December 3 at the Lorena United Methodist Church in Lorena, Texas. Burial will immediately follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Park. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, December...