Obituaries

Gladys Johnson

Gladys Johnson

Apr 11, 2021

Gladys Mae Johnson born: October 4, 1928 in Weiser, Idaho: passed: April 11, 2021, into the arms of Jesus Christ, her Lord and Savior, for eternity. She will be dearly missed by her loving husband, confidant, partner and best friend, Thomas Melton Johnson, Sr. They enjoyed their time together in the peaceful, quiet town of Hewitt, Texas. In their earlier...

Brenda Dickenson

Brenda Dickenson

Apr 11, 2021

Brenda Joyce Dickenson, 70, of Waco passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Friday, April 16 at River City, 3015 N. Robinson Dr., Waco, with Pastor Robert Nelson officiating. Burial will immediately follow at White Rock Cemetery in Ross. The family will receive visitors 6-8:00 PM Thursday, April 15 at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124...

George Phelps

George Phelps

Apr 11, 2021

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Thomas Spillar

Thomas Spillar

Apr 10, 2021

Thomas “Tommy” Ray Spillar, 80, passed away on April 10, 2021 in Waco, TX. Graveside services will be held Thursday, April 15, 2021 at 2 P.M. at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco, TX. Visitation for family and friends will be held on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 from 5 to 7 P.M. at Pecan Grove Funeral Home in Waco, TX. Tommy was...

Gregory  Wilkins

Gregory Wilkins

Apr 9, 2021

Gregory Charles Wilkins of McGregor went home to be with his family April 9, 2021. Greg was the 9th child of Alpha and Grady. Those who knew Greg will remember him for his kindness, generosity and humor. Mr. Wilkins is survived by his son, Charles Brandon Wilkins of Harleysville, Oklahoma, wife Janna, grandson Seth, granddaughters Skylar and Summer; brother, Donald...

Santiago Huerta

Santiago Huerta

Apr 7, 2021

Santiago Huerta, age 82, passed away on Wednesday, April 07, 2021, in his home surrounded by his family. Visitation will be on Friday April 16 from 06:00pm-08:00pm at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Drive, Waco, with a Memorial Service on Saturday, April 17 at 10:00am, at the funeral home. Santiago was born on July 25, 1938 in Otto, Texas....

Willie Mae Myers

Willie Mae Myers

Apr 6, 2021

Willie Mae Francis Myers, 83, of Waco, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Willie Mae was born February 9, 1938, in Girvin, TX, to Isaac and Ellie Lee Monk. She was the owner and operator of K-9 Kreations Dog Grooming in Waco for 24 years until her retirement. She enjoyed gardening and photography. She married Royce Myers in August 1982....

Robert Niesen

Robert Niesen

Apr 5, 2021

Robert Gene (Bob) Niesen, 84, a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021. Bob was born in Cego, Texas on November 11, 1936 to Rosa (Koerth) and John Niesen. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sammie; his parents; and his older brother Lee. He is survived by his daughter, Vicki Niesen...

John Waters

John Waters

Apr 2, 2021

John Edwin Waters, Jr., 78, of Woodway, passed away Friday, April 2, 2021 at a local hospital. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 8, at Robinson Cemetery, 620 E. Stegall Road, Robinson, TX. John was born April 7, 1942, in Stony Brook, NY, to John and Agatha Waters. He graduated from Port Jefferson High School in New York...

Jerry Dove

Jerry Dove

Apr 1, 2021

Jerry Lynn Dove, 63, of Waco, TX, passed away Thursday, April 1, 2021. Jerry was born January 12, 1958, in Frankfurt, Germany, to Lloyd Ray, Sr. and Anna Dove. She worked as a waitress for many years at Fran’s Coffee Shop, Steak and Egg, and other places in Waco. She enjoyed racing and built her own race car and competed...

Christopher Navarro

Christopher Navarro

Mar 30, 2021

Christopher Santiago Navarro, 38, of Waco passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021. Graveside services will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 7 at Oakwood Cemetery with the Very Reverend Benjamin Magnaye officiating. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 6 at Pecan Grove Funeral Home. The rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Christopher was born August 31, 1982...

Julius 'Pat' Germany

Julius 'Pat' Germany

Mar 29, 2021

Julius Patrick Germany, 77, of Waco passed away Monday, March 29, 2021. Pat was born May 12, 1943 to John William and Helen Marguerite (Phillips) Germany in Waco, Texas. He graduated from Waco High School – Class of 1962. Pat joined the Navy in 1963, serving for two years and was honorably discharged in 1965. He worked for City of...

Clayton Stanley Reed

Clayton Stanley Reed

Mar 27, 2021

Clayton Stanley Reed, of Waco, passed from this life on March 27, 2021, with his loving family by his side. Stanley was born in Coryell County, Texas on September 14, 1932 to Lloyd and Annie Reed, and was the oldest of four sons. On April 11, 1951, Stanley married the love of his life, Dixie Archer. They were married almost...

William Kaulfus

William Kaulfus

Mar 23, 2021

William “Bill” E. Kaulfus, 93, of Waco, TX, passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 31, at Salem Lutheran Church, 418 FM 1772, Rosebud, TX, with Rev. Terry Atkins officiating. Burial will follow at Salem Lutheran Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 6 – 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 30, at Pecan...

Barbara Eubanks

Barbara Eubanks

Mar 22, 2021

Barbara Elaine (Weller) Eubanks, 75, passed away on March 22, 2021 in Waco, Texas. Funeral services will be held Monday, March 29, 2021 at 11 A.M. at the Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Drive, Waco, with Chaplain Larry Williams officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation for family and friends will be held on Sunday, March 28,...

Johnny Van Matre

Johnny Van Matre

Mar 20, 2021

Johnny Jay Van Matre passed away peacefully on March 20, 2021 in Waco, Texas after a short illness. He was 78 years old. Johnny is survived by his wife, Catherine of Robinson; children, Mike and wife Dorreen of Jefferson; Robin and husband Jim Newman of Longview along with their mother Bonnie Lange; sisters, Dora Harper and Margie Strader and husband...

Jo Ann Baskett

Jo Ann Baskett

Mar 20, 2021

Jo Ann Baskett, 84, of Waco passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday, March 26 at First Baptist Church-Robinson with Pastor Steve Thomas officiating. Burial will immediately follow at Waco Memorial Park. Jo Ann will lie in state 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, March 25 at Pecan Grove Funeral Home. Jo Ann was...

David Whatley

David Whatley

Mar 14, 2021

David Ray Whatley, 81, passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021. He was born March 9, 1940 to Rayford Earl and Mammie Lee Whatley in Mount Calm, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents. David is survived by his wife Connie Whatley; son, Darrell Whatley and wife Vivian; brother, Dannie Whatley and wife Janine; three granddaughters, Laci Chisenhall, Melinda...

Eleuteria Juarez Vara

Eleuteria Juarez Vara

Mar 12, 2021

Eleuteria Juárez Vara, de 62 años se fue para estar con el Señor Jesucristo, El 12 de marzo de 2021. Los servicios junto a la tumba serán a las 10:00 a.m., miércoles 17 de marzo, en el cementerio Oakwood, 2124 S. 5th St., Waco. La familia recibirá visitantes de 6 a 8:00 p.m., el martes 16 de marzo en Pecan...

Robert (Bob) Cureton

Robert (Bob) Cureton

Mar 12, 2021

Bob was surrounded by loved ones and angels when he passed-away Friday, March 12, 2021, at Ridgecrest Retirement Center, while in rehab. Memorial Services will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 N. Robinson Dr., Waco, with Jim Ekrut officiating. The family will receive visitors prior to the memorial beginning at 11:30 a.m. There...