Obituaries

Jul 12, 2017

Jessie Kay Jackson, 66 of China Spring, TX, went to be with the Lord on July 12, 2017. The family will receive visitors on Sunday, July 16 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Drive, Waco. A graveside service officiated by Lance Donaldson will be held on Monday, July 17 at 10:00 am at...

Jul 11, 2017

Mary Ann Elliott went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at Wesley Woods Health and Rehabilitation. Funeral services will be at 10am Saturday, July 15th at Meadowbrook Baptist Church, 1207 N Robinson Rd, Waco, with Dr. Cary Killough officiating. Burial will follow at Rosemound Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 6-8pm on Friday,...

Jul 10, 2017

Jul 8, 2017

Josephine Latham Hester, 90, of Waco, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2017. Funeral services will be 10:00 am, Thursday, July 13th at Pecan Grove Funeral Home with Pastor Myrtle Penny officiating. Interment will immediately follow at Chilton Cemetery. Josephine was born on October 21, 1926 in Whitehall, Texas to Charley Wesley and Abbie Nancy Martin Latham. Growing up, her family...

Jul 3, 2017

Eric “Chore” Torres Salazar, 55, of Waco, passed away Monday July 3, 2017. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10am Friday July 7 at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Dr., Waco, with Deacon Jessie C. Garza as celebrant. A rosary will be recited at 6pm Thursday July 6, with visitation to follow until 8pm at the funeral home....

Jun 27, 2017

Bertie Sims Platt, 98, of Waco, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2017. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 1, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Drive, Waco, with a viewing one hour prior to service, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Cottonwood Cemetery. Bertie was born February 2, 1919, in Robertson County, TX, to Mark...

Jun 25, 2017

Wayne Ford Rogers, 90, a longtime resident of Waco, passed away on June 25, 2017 in Abilene. Funeral services will be held at 10 AM on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at Pecan Grove Funeral Home in Robinson, TX, officiated by grandson Aaron Scott. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be 6 to 8 PM on Tuesday, June...

Jun 24, 2017

Barbara Grumbles, 75, passed away Saturday June 24, 2017 surrounded by her family. The family will receive visitors 5-7 pm Monday June 26 at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Dr., Waco. A private family burial will take place at a later date.

Jun 22, 2017

Regino “Raymond G.” Martinez, 87, of Bosqueville, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2017. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 27, at Oakwood Cemetery, 2124 S. 5th Street, Waco, with Deacon Jessie C. Garza officiating. A visitation will begin one hour before service at 9:00 a.m., at the cemetery.

Jun 22, 2017

“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.” Gladys Marie Krause- Smith, 92, of Hewitt, passed away Thursday June 22, 2017. Funeral services will be held 1pm Monday June 26 at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Dr. Waco, with Dr. Buddy Sipes officiating. A private family burial will follow. The family will receive visitors...

Jun 22, 2017

Gwendolyn Kay Sumpter, 72, of Robinson, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Thursday, June 22, 2017. A graveside service will be 11 a.m. Monday, June 26, 2017, at Waco Memorial Park, with Pastor Greg Moore officiating. The family will receive visitors, Sunday, June 25, from 6-8 p.m. at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Dr. In lieu of...

Jun 21, 2017

Mary Salasar Martinez, 74, of Waco, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2017. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 26, at Oakwood Cemetery, 2124 S. 5th Street, Waco. The family will receive visitors from 2 - 4:00 p.m., Sunday, June 25, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Drive, Waco.

Jun 17, 2017

Thomas Vernon Witt, 63, of Waco, passed away Saturday June 17, 2017 at his residence. A graveside service will be 10am Wednesday, June 21, at Oakwood Cemetery, 2124 S 5th St, Waco, with Pastor David Cozart officiating. Thomas was born September 10, 1953. He served in the Army for 16 years, which included three tours in Korea. He loved fishing...

Jun 15, 2017

Joyce Marie Black Watson passed away Thursday, June 15, 2017 in her home. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 17, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Drive, Waco, with Pastor Keith Blanton officiating. Burial will follow at Riesel Cemetery, Riesel, TX. The family will receive visitors from 5 – 7:00 p.m., Friday, June 16, at the funeral...

Jun 14, 2017

Mr. Keith Horten, age 79, of Riesel, Texas, passed away peacefully at Providence Hospice Place at St. Catherine’s, Waco, TX, on Wednesday, June 14, 2017, surrounded by his family. A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday at 10:00 a.m. June 24, 2017, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Drive Waco, TX. Keith was born on August 26, 1938 to...

Jun 12, 2017

Charlynn Easterly Rogers, 85, a longtime resident of Waco passed away on June 12, 2017 in Abilene. Visitation will be from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday, June 13, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, June 14, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home in Robinson, TX, officiated by grandson Aaron Scott. Burial...

Jun 11, 2017

Rachel Lee Reeves, 88, of Golinda-Robinson passed away Sunday, June 11th 2017, at St. Catherine’s Center after a brief illness. Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, June 15, at First Baptist Church of Golinda, 7140 Golinda Drive, with Dr. Morgan Woodard officiating. Visitation will be from 6-8 P.M. Wednesday, June 14, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson...

Jun 8, 2017

Patricia “Pat” Carpenter Ling, 70, returned to her heavenly home on June 8, 2017 after a valiant battle with a long illness. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace. She was a loving wife, mother, Nanny, sister, aunt, and friend. Pat was born to the late...

Jun 8, 2017

Herman Thomas Bell, Sr., passed away Thursday, June 8th, 2017, at his residence. Visitation will be 6 – 8::00 p.m., Monday, June 12, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Drive, Waco. A memorial service will be held 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 13, at Treasure City Flea Market, 2112 LaSalle Ave., Waco. Herman was born on May 2, 1928 to...

Jun 7, 2017

J.W. “T” Hogg, 93, of Cedar Springs, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2017. A memorial service will be held 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 17, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Drive, Waco. T was born June 3, 1924 in Falls County, TX, to Jim and Willie Mae Hogg. He married Louise McIntosh on October 1, 1945. T was a...