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Katherine Marie Chapman

Katherine Marie Chapman

Feb 14, 2025

Katherine Marie (Cox) Chapman 83, a lifelong resident ofWaco, TX, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 14, 2025. She was born on the 20th of December 1941, in Waco, TX to Clifford and Janie Cox. She is survived by her children, Theresa Day of Kyle, TX, Keith Chapman of Houston, TX, Scott Chapman and wife, Shirley...

Leslie Dawn Knutson

Leslie Dawn Knutson

Feb 13, 2025



 Funeral service will be 11:00 am Friday February 21, 2025 at Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be 6-8:00 pm Thursday, February 20, 2025 at Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park in Robinson, Texas.

 Leslie was born on January 29, 1965 in Temple, Texas to William L. Hunter III and Carolyn Hunter Holt. She attended Jefferson...

Nelta Faye Cogdill

Nelta Faye Cogdill

Feb 12, 2025

Nelta Faye Cogdill, 84, passed away February 12, 2025 at Willis-Knighton Medical Center in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Visitation will be held Thursday, February 20, 2025 at Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel from 10:00 – 11:00am with funeral services following at 11:00 am. Private burial will be at Roberts Cemetery in Troy. TX.

She was born on March 10, 1940 in Belton, TX to W.B....

Nadine Abernathy

Nadine Abernathy

Feb 9, 2025

 Letha “ Nadine” Abernathy 

 May 13,1932-February 9,2025

 Letha “Nadine” Abernathy, 92, of Willis, TX, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, February 9, 2025.

Nadine was born on May 13, 1932, in Eddy, TX, to William Clarence and Lovie Sue Martin as an only child. Known for her loving heart, bright smile, and selfless caregiving spirit, Nadine’s life was deeply anchored in her unwavering...

Catherine Marie Nicosia

Catherine Marie Nicosia

Feb 7, 2025

Catherine Nicosia, 76, passed away on February 7, 2025 in Whitney, Texas. A funeral service will be held 1:00 pm Friday, February 14, 2025 at Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Waco, Texas. Visitation will be from 6-7:00 pm Thursday February 13, 2025 at Bellmead Funeral Home. 

Catherine loved her family very much. She was a...

Donita Lyn Dusek

Donita Lyn Dusek

Jan 31, 2025

After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Donita Dusek of Waco, Texas, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 31, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

 Donita was born on May 18, 1948, in Weleetka, Oklahoma to Clifford and Mary Hirrill.She graduated high school in Jal,...

Richard Lee Studer Sr.

Richard Lee Studer Sr.

Jan 17, 2025

Richard Studer Sr.

June 11, 1947 – January 17,2025

Went home to be with the Lord on January 17, 2025. Richard worked as a HVAC installer for 40 years a job from which he retired. He loved life and his family, traveling with his best friend Jimmy Riggs and riding motorcycles alongside his son. He was the cornerstone of his family, a...

Rodger Smith

Rodger Smith

Jan 14, 2025

After a brief, but valiant, battle with cancer, Vernon Rodger Smith, 80, of Hallsburg, Texas, went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 14, 2025. Visitation will be from 6-8pm on Friday, January 17, 2025 at Bellmead Funeral Home. Services will be held at 10am on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Bellmead Funeral Home, with burial to follow...

Danny Carroll Norman

Danny Carroll Norman

Dec 31, 2024

Danny Carroll Norman, 71, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024 in Temple, TX. Graveside services will be Monday, January 6, 2025 at Rosemound Cemetery with Rev. Richard Clay Strawn officiating.

He was born on December 10, 1953 in Waco, TX to Clarence Carroll Norman and Wanda Janell Wood Norman.

He was a beloved father, brother and Papaw. He lived and worked all...

Sharon Leigh Wills

Sharon Leigh Wills

Dec 29, 2024

 Sharon Leigh Brumfield was born on March 15, 1973, to Harold Brumfield and Mary Brumfield in Clifton, Tx. Sharon grew up in Waco area with her three siblings. She attended school in the Connally school district. 

Sharon is survived by her loving husband of 30 yrs, Aubrey Wills, her mother Mary Bryant, 4 children, Krista, Destiny, Shara, Jade, 3 brothers, Steven...

Sara Thomas

Sara Thomas

Dec 26, 2024

Sara Kay Benedittine – Thomas was born in Waco on October 6, 1953 to Buster Benedittine and Elowene Cox. She passed away on December 26, 2024 in a local nursing home.

A Celebration of Life will be Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM with visitation and service to follow at Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel. Brother Kerry Groce will be officiating.

Sara’s...

Tommy Smith

Tommy Smith

Dec 25, 2024

Tommy Gene Smith went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 25, 2024. A funeral will be held 11 a.m. Monday December 30, 2024 in the Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jim Dickson, Bro. Mark Donaldson and Pastor Mike Raymond officiating. Burial will follow at Crawford Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m....

Janice Unger

Janice Unger

Dec 22, 2024

Janice Pearl Johnson Unger, 69, of Waco, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ronald Unger; her mother, Evelyn Swanson Johnson; her father, Clifford Wylie Johnson; and her brothers, Dewayne Doyle Johnson, Carl Fritz Johnson, Freddie Dean Johnson, and sister, Betty Jo Johnson.

Janice is survived by...

Jack LaDon Nichols, Sr.

Jack LaDon Nichols, Sr.

Dec 20, 2024

Jack LaDon Nichols, Sr., 78, passed away Friday, December 20, 2024 in Waco, TX. Visitation will be 5 – 7pm Monday, December 23,2024 at Bellmead Funeral Home. Graveside service is 10am Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at Rosemound Cemetery. 

Jack was born on November 24, 1946 in Waco, TX to John Elic Nichols and Odessa Lee Casey Nichols. After High School, he...

Martha Elena Peña

Martha Elena Peña

Dec 15, 2024

Martha Elena Peña

October 10, 1964 - December 15, 2024

 

Martha Elena Peña passed away peacefully on December 15, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with stage 4 breast cancer. She leaves behind her devoted husband of 37 years, Praxedis; their three children, Praxedis Jr., Martha Marlene, and Jesse; her daughter-in-law, Teresa Guadalupe; and five beautiful and energetic...

Lawrence Kirkpatrick

Lawrence Kirkpatrick

Dec 4, 2024

 Lawrence Kirkpatrick

 January14, 1939 --- December 4, 2024

Lawrence Kirkpatrick passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024. Services will be 10:00 am Saturday December 14, 2024 at Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Jeff Stinson. Burial will be in Moody Cemetery, Moody, Texas. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday at Bellmead Funeral Home. Pallbearers: Ben Matus, Blake Birmingham, Brent Sykora, Jarrod...

Oliver Perry Miller

Oliver Perry Miller

Nov 9, 2024

Oliver Perry Miller II, surrounded by family, passed away on November 9, 2024, after a brief battle with lung cancer. He was born to James Orvis “Jack” Miller and Dorothy Ann Seale Miller on June 6, 1954, in Dallas, TX. While Perry's physical life on earth has ended as he has begun his eternal and beautiful journey in Heaven with...

Fay Nell Finley

Fay Nell Finley

Nov 9, 2024

Fay Nell Finley was called home on November 9, 2024, to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, who she had loved and served faithfully for many years. She was born on June 21, 1939 to Elmerine and Ollie Finley in Marlin, Texas. She is survived by her dear sister, Janet (Jan) Lea Finley of Waco, Tx. And her...

Lisa Ann Pistole

Lisa Ann Pistole

Nov 8, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lisa Ann Pistole. Lisa left us to join her Mother, Virginia Jadene Pistole, her grandparents Effie Margaret, Henry Pete, and several other family members on Friday, November 8, 2024 at the age of 58. Lisa is survived by her father Henry Pete Pistole Jr., brother Wade Pistole Sr., sister...

Ellen May

Ellen May

Nov 8, 2024

Ellen Rae Boyer May, 81, of Waco, Texas, passed away on November 8, 2024, carrying the same bright spirit that defined her remarkable life.

Born March 8, 1943, in Baytown, Texas, to Ray and Lucy Boyer, Ellen was known for her boundless love of life and ability to make friends wherever she went. Her infectious personality and warm heart meant she...

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