Obituaries

AlJean Rhodes

AlJean Rhodes

Nov 24, 2020

AlJean Maricle Rhodes, 66, of Waco, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020. Services are pending. AlJean was born February 8, 1954, in Alhambra, CA, to A.L. Sr. and ImoJean Davis Maricle. She loved working at Rhodes Auto Recovery and Waco Auto Recovery with her husband, Vernon Rhodes. AlJean was preceded in death by her husband of 24 years, Vernon Rhodes;...

Daxxon Derton

Daxxon Derton

Nov 22, 2020

Daxxon Walter Derton, 26, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, December 5 at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 N Robinson Dr., Waco. There will be a visitation one hour prior to the service, starting at 9 a.m. Daxx was born October 17, 1994 to Dennis Derton and Laurie King in Austin, Texas. He...

Sonja Glauser

Sonja Glauser

Nov 22, 2020

Sonja Leah Glauser, 59, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020, following a car accident. Sonja was born to Pete and June Glauser on August 29, 1961. She was a graduate of the University of Houston and taught English at University High School for many years. Sonja was a gifted & dedicated teacher who loved each of her students dearly....

Fortunato Estrada

Fortunato Estrada

Nov 21, 2020

The family will have a private family viewing and burial at a later date.

Dolores Carroll

Dolores Carroll

Nov 21, 2020

Dolores Faye (Morwood) Carroll, 90, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Sunset Home in Clifton, TX. Memorial Services will be 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, November 25 at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 N Robinson Drive, in Waco. Burial will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery in Forest River, ND. Dolores was born in Grand Forks, ND on December...

LaVerne Watkins

LaVerne Watkins

Nov 21, 2020

Please share your favorite memory of LaVerne to be included in a special keepsake book for the family.

Emmanuel Ellison Bible

Emmanuel Ellison Bible

Nov 20, 2020

Emmanuel Ellison Bible, infant son of Sharetta Ellison and Dantwan Bible, Sr., passed away Friday, November 20, 2020. A memorial service will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 28, at Edward’s Chapel AME Church, 3600 N 21st St, Waco, TX. Emmanuel is survived by his parents; sisters, Anisty Berry, Erakesiyania Toussain, Tiajha Nichols and Tramona L. Bible; brother, Dantwan Bible, Jr.,...

Sarah  Kirkland

Sarah Kirkland

Nov 19, 2020

Sarah, 38, passed away at her home on November 19, 2020 in Robinson, Texas. Sarah was born to Ricky and Barbara Bates in Arlington, Texas on February 1, 1982. She graduated from Riesel High School and continued her education at McLennan Community College where she received a degree as a Registered Nurse. Sarah worked at Providence Hospital for multiple years...

Sandra Turk

Sandra Turk

Nov 19, 2020

Sandra Jeanne Turk, age 79 of Lorena went to heaven Thursday November 19, 2020 to join her loving husband to celebrate their 60th Wedding anniversary. Sandra was born July 27, 1941 in St. Paul Minnesota, the daughter of Maurice and Hazelle (Cooper) Sporschutz. She was united in Marriage to Robert Joseph Turk November 19, 1960 in Roswell, N.M. Robert preceded...

Bobbie Herrington

Bobbie Herrington

Nov 18, 2020

Bobbie Sue Herrington, 75, of Eddy, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 24, at Cego Cemetery, 482 CR 463 S, Cego, TX, with Rev. Paul Moore officiating. The family will greet visitors from 5 – 7:00 p.m., Monday, November 23, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Drive, Waco. Bobbie Sue was...

Gloria Gonzales

Gloria Gonzales

Nov 15, 2020

Gloria Espinosa Gonzales, 71, of Robinson, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2020. A visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, November 20 at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 N. Robinson Dr., Waco. Gloria was born December 18, 1948 in Waco, Texas to Hope and Dan Espinosa Sr. She married Telesforo “Frank” Gonzales Jr. in 1968. She worked for WISD...

Wesley Pursley

Wesley Pursley

Nov 13, 2020

Wesley “Dub” Calvin Pursley, 94, of Waco, passed away Friday, November 13, 2020. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 19, at Beacon Hill Baptist Church, 1912 Monte Vista St, Waco, TX 76711. The family will receive visitors one hour prior to the service at the church beginning at 9:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Bethlehem Cemetery, Hill County...

Jake Kimsey

Jake Kimsey

Nov 13, 2020

Jake Thomas Kimsey transitioned peacefully to the great fishing hole in Heaven on Nov 13th, 2020. Jake is in the care of Pecan Grove Funeral Home for cremation. His family will celebrate his life in private. Jake was born in Bayou Meto, Arkansas, to Percy Irving Kimsey and Martha Ada Douglas. He lived in Axtell, TX for 23 years, then...

Una Young

Una Young

Nov 11, 2020

Una Young, 77, of Waco, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020. The family will receive visitors from 6 – 8:00 p.m., Monday, November 16, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Drive, Waco. There will be a private family service held at a later date. Una was born January 4, 1943, in Waco, TX, to Jessie and Lila Williams James....

Linda Brackeen

Linda Brackeen

Nov 10, 2020

Linda Brackeen, of Waco, was welcomed into eternal peace and joy on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at the age of 78. Grave Side services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, November 16, at Waco Memorial Park. The family will receive visitors 2-4:00 p.m., Sunday, November 15, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Drive. Linda was born on July 12, 1942,...

Alton Kenneth Jones

Alton Kenneth Jones

Nov 8, 2020

Alton (Kenneth) Jones, Sr of Robinson, Texas passed to his rest on November 8, 2020 at the age of 92 years. Visitation will be at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 N Robinson Dr., Waco Thursday November 12th from 6:00 to 8:00pm. Celebration of Life Memorial Services will be Friday, November 13th at 10:00am at the Pecan Grove Chapel. Graveside prayers...

Caroline Nelson

Caroline Nelson

Nov 7, 2020

Caroline Nelson, 68, of Waco, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, November 14 at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 N. Robinson Dr., with Pastor Gary Washington officiating. The family will receive visitors 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, November 13 at the funeral home. Caroline Ann Donahue Nelson was born in Waco, Texas, on...

Raymond Spradlin

Raymond Spradlin

Nov 3, 2020

On Tuesday, November 3, 2020, Raymond Spradlin, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, went home to be with the Lord at the age of 86. Ray was born January 17, 1934 in Winters, TX to Seaborn and Katherine Spradlin. He had 6 siblings. He met the love of his life, Barbara Spradlin and married her on June 9, 1956 in Waco,...

Edgar Hernandez

Edgar Hernandez

Nov 3, 2020

Edgar Hernandez, 26, of Waco, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, November 9, at Rosemound Cemetery, 3201 S 12th St, Waco, TX, with Deacon Tony Arocha officiating. A rosary will be recited at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, November 8, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Drive, Waco, with a visitation to...

Jenny Parham

Jenny Parham

Nov 2, 2020

Virginia Ann Parham, 47, of Waco, passed away Monday, November 2, 2020. Visitation will be 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 11th at Pecan Grove Funeral Home. Jenny was born June 14, 1973 in Waco, Texas. She attended ITT Tech, where she obtained her nurse’s aide degree. Jenny also attended TSTC to gain an Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts. She...