Stephen Wright Machen, 56, of Waco, passed away Thursday, June 5 at a local hospital. Graveside services will be 2 pm Monday, June 9 at Oakwood Cemetery with Rev. Dean Easterling officiating. Visitation will be 6 to 8 pm Sunday, June 8 at Bellmead Funeral Home. Stephen was born August 30, 1957 in Waco, to Elton and Bernice (Meurer) Machen. He graduated from La Vega High School in 1977. His father preceded him in death in 1987. Survivors include his mother, Bernice Machen of Waco, TX; daughters, Celina Easterling and husband, Adam of Centerville, TX and Sunny Machen Williams and husband, Jeff of Waco, TX; sons, Vance Machen and Shane Smith and wife, Brandy; sisters, Barbara Barron and husband, Bill and Tricia Anderson and husband, Brian; brother, Bobby Machen and wife, Kelly all of Waco, TX; 7 grandchildren; mother of Sunny, Vance and Shane, Jamye Machen; and several nieces and nephews.