Obituaries
Eugene Mena Gonzales Jr.
Feb 18, 2025
Eugene M. Gonzales Jr, 77 of Waco passed away on 2/18/2025
Eugene was born in Meridian Tx on 10/13/1947 to Valentina & Eugene M. Gonzales Sr, who preceded him in death.
He was a flooring contractor for over 50 years. He was a man of integrity, honesty & responsibility. He was a loving, caring man whom would help anyone. He was a...
Elvin Ray Lemley
Feb 18, 2025
Elvin Ray Lemley, 68, of Axtell, Texas passed away February 18, 2025 in Waco, Texas.
Elvin was born on September 4, 1956, in San Angelo, Texas to JD and Mary (Ray) Lemley. Elvin attended La Vega High School- Class of 1975. He learned the value of hard work working side by side with his Dad at the family business- Lemley Concrete....
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
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
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....
Johnny Dee Stogsdill
Feb 10, 2025
Johnny Dee Stogsdill, 59, of Waco, Texas passed away February 10, 2025 in Waco. Graveside Services will be 2:00 P.M. Tuesday February 25, 2025 at Moore Cemetery in Chalk Bluff, Texas. Visitation will be Tuesday February 25, 2025 from 12:30 to 1:30 P.M. at Bellmead Funeral Home. Johnny was born January 17, 1966 to Leon and Patsy Stogsdill in Gainesville,...
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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...
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