Obituaries

Virginia Ortiz

Virginia Ortiz

Mar 9, 2019

Virginia Ortiz, 75, of Waco, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019, surrounded by her family. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10am Friday, March 15, at St. Francis on the Brazos, 315 Jefferson Ave, Waco, with Father Eduardo Jazo as celebrant. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 6-8 pm Thursday, March 14, at...

James Chaney

James Chaney

Mar 8, 2019

James Darrell Chaney of Waco passed away March 8, 2019 surrounded by his family. A graveside service will be held Monday March 11, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. with burial at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Sunday March 10, 2019 at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Drive, in Waco. James was born October 29,...

Blake Gross

Blake Gross

Mar 5, 2019

Blake Douglas Gross, age 61, went to join his heavenly Father on March 5, 2019. Memorial services will be held at Pecan Grove Funeral Home in Robinson, TX on Saturday March 9th, 2019 at 10:30 am. Blake was born on September 8, 1957 in Big Spring, TX and moved to Waco, TX where he met and married the love of...

Luther Carnahan

Luther Carnahan

Mar 3, 2019

Luther Earl “Mike” Carnahan Sr., 65, of Mart, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019 at his home. A visitation will be 6:00 – 8:00 PM, Friday, March 8, 2019 at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Dr., Waco. Mike was born August 26, 1953 in El Paso, Texas. He married Jan Kent on April 27, 1973 in Waco, Texas. Mike...

Raymond Cotten

Raymond Cotten

Mar 3, 2019

Raymond Delton (Joe) Cotten, 96, of Robinson passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019 in Waco. Funeral Services will be 5:00pm, Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at Pecan Grove Funeral Home with Deacon James Fitzpatrick officiating. A formal visitation with family will immediately follow the service from 6-8:00pm at the funeral home. Burial for Mr. Cotten will be Thursday, March 7, 2019...

Barbara Phillips

Barbara Phillips

Mar 3, 2019

Barbara Ann Dickerson Phillips, 86, of Robinson went to be with her Heavenly Father Sunday, March 3, 2019. Visitation is set for 5-7 p.m., Thursday, March 7, 2019, and services will be 1 p.m., Friday, March 8, 2019, both will be at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Dr., with Pastor Jim Daniels officiating. Burial to follow at Waco Memorial...

Michael Jones

Michael Jones

Feb 28, 2019

Michael Glenn Jones was born on November 27, 1953 to the parents of Lawrence and Juanita Jones. He attended Rockdam School through the 7th grade. During integration, he transferred to Chilton ISD. As a student at Chilton High School, he was President of his Senior class, Vice President of the Student Council, on the Honor Society in his Junior and...

Nelda Huckaby

Nelda Huckaby

Feb 23, 2019

Nelda Joy Huckaby (Shaw) passed away peacefully in her sleep on the morning of February 23, 2019, at the age of 79. Funeral services will be 1pm Wednesday, February 27, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Dr. Waco, with Ludy Manthei officiating. Burial will follow at McClanahan Cemetery in Marlin. The family will receive visitors from 6-8pm Tuesday, Feb....

Michael Hooper

Michael Hooper

Feb 22, 2019

Michael Lynn Hooper, 71, of, Lorena, passed away Friday, February 22, 2019. Services will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Dr., with Pastor Jerry Friedman officiating. Burial will follow at Robinson Cemetery.

Robert Fletcher

Robert Fletcher

Feb 21, 2019

Robert “Robbie” Glenn Fletcher went home to be with Jesus early Thursday morning, February 21, 2019, at the age of 55. There will be a private family burial on Monday, February 25. A memorial service will follow at First Baptist Church of Robinson at 1:30 p.m. on the same day with Brooks Kimmey officiating. Robbie was born in 1963 in...

Lemuel Tate

Lemuel Tate

Feb 20, 2019

Lemuel Clarence “Pete” Tate, 57, of Lorena, passed away Wednesday February 20, 2019. Graveside services will be held 10am Monday February 25, at Rosemound Cemetery, 3201 S 12th St, with Pastor David Cozart officiating. The family will receive visitors from 4-6 pm Sunday February 24, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Dr., Waco. Pete was born December 20, 1961...

Harvey Hunke

Harvey Hunke

Feb 19, 2019

Harvey Richard Hunke, 95, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Monday, Feb. 25, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Drive, Waco, with Pastor David Cozart officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. The family will receive visitors from 1 – 3:00 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 24, at the funeral home. Harvey was born...

Carolyn Allen

Carolyn Allen

Feb 17, 2019

Carolyn J Wilkerson Allen passed away Feb 17, 2019 in Waco, Texas. The Celebration of Life will be at 1:00pm, Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, with Pastor Larry Krueger officiating. Carolyn was born March 18, 1951 to James and Marie Reea (Worthington) Wilkerson in Bryan, Texas. She married Billy Jack Allen on August 24, 1970 in...

James Harris

James Harris

Feb 10, 2019

James Campton Harris, 72, of Mart passed away Sunday, February 10, 2019. Funeral services will be 1:00pm Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Dr., Waco with Billy Joe Lambert officiating. The family will receive visitors from 6:00-8:00pm, Friday, February 15, 2019 at the funeral home. James was born September 17, 1946 to Frank and Ella...

Elton Bankston

Elton Bankston

Feb 6, 2019

On Wednesday February 6, 2019, I left this world surrounded by my beautiful family in total peace to join my Savior Jesus Christ. I was born in Midland, TX and I have reached the ripe age of 72 and just as good looking as ever. I leave behind the love of my life, my wife Dianne, and my three beautiful...

Nelda Ragsdill

Nelda Ragsdill

Feb 6, 2019

Nelda Jean Ragsdill, 85, of Waco, passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2019. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 9, at Greater Waco Baptist Church, 912 TX-340 Loop, Waco, TX, with Pastor Nehemiah Torberson officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 5 – 7:00 p.m., Friday, Feb. 8, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home,...

Jasper Beauchamp

Jasper Beauchamp

Feb 6, 2019

Jasper Newton “Chuck” Beauchamp, 100, passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2019. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Monday, Feb. 11, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Drive, Waco, with Rev. Jeremy Holt officiating. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery, 1423 Hwy 935, Durango, TX. The family will receive visitors from 4 – 6:00 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 10 at the...

Betty Lynch

Betty Lynch

Feb 5, 2019

Betty Lou Lynch, 80, of Robinson passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at home surrounded by her family in total peace knowing that she was going to be with her Lord and Savior. Memorial service will be 2:00 PM Sunday, February 10th at Primrose Drive Baptist Church with Brother Wayne Blackshear officiating. The family will have a visitation one hour...

Ruth  Simons

Ruth Simons

Feb 4, 2019

Ruth Delores Simons, 80, passed away Monday, February 4, 2019, surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held 10 am Thursday, February 7, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Dr., Waco, with Marty Merritt officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. The family will receive visitors from 6-8pm Wednesday Feb. 6, at the funeral home. Ruth was...

Jimmie Sauer

Jimmie Sauer

Feb 2, 2019

Jimmie Sauer, 75, of Downsville, TX left this life to join her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 2, 2019. In lieu of services, the family will receive visitors to celebrate Jimmie on Wednesday, February 6th from 5-7pm at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Drive, Waco, TX. Jimmie is survived by Roger Sauer, her loving husband of 57 years....