Obituaries

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

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

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...

Rufus Lewis

Nov 4, 2024

Rufus Jackson Lewis left us on November 4, 2024, at the age of 72, but not without leaving a lasting impression on everyone who had the pleasure to know him. Born on May 14, 1952, in Fort Hood, Texas, Rufus grew up in the small, charming town of McGregor. Attending school there planted the seeds of his hands-on approach to...

Frederick George Littleton Sr.

Nov 3, 2024

Frederick George Littleton Sr. passed away Sunday November 3, 2024 at his home in Axtell. Graveside services with Military Honors will be Friday November 8, 2024 at Billington Cemetery near Axtell. Visitation will be from 6-8:00 pm Thursday November 7, 2024 at Bellmead Funeral Home. Frederick loved his family very much and also loved to tinker with antique cars and...

James Price

Oct 12, 2024

James E. Price of China Spring passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Providence Hospital surrounded by family and friends. James was born November 8, 1950 to Jennie Marie (Andrews) and James Edger Price in the Thornton/Groesbeck area. James grew up in Waco and went to various elementary schools and graduated the class of 1970 from University High School. James...

Donald Steinke

Oct 5, 2024

In Loving Memory of Donald Steinke

A devoted husband, father, brother, son, and friend, Donald passed away on October 5, 2024, leaving behind a life filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories. Finding peace and joy in being outdoors, he loved caring for his trees and birds, watching his boys play sports, and keeping the fire department on their toes by...

Martha Culverhouse Cagle

Sep 25, 2024

Martha Jane (Culverhouse) Cagle, beloved wife, mother, nonnie and friend, 85, of Elm Mott, Texas passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side Wednesday, September 25, 2024.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, October 3, 2024 at Bellmead Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held 10 a.m. Friday October 4, 2024 at White Rock...

Linda Davis

Sep 23, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Linda Monden Davis on September 23, 2024 in Hewitt, Texas at the age of 83. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 9th at 2:00 pm at The Bellmead Funeral Home.

Linda was born in Borger, Texas September 3, 1941. Linda was one of ten...

Carlos Rivas

Sep 19, 2024

Carlos Rivas, 67, of Waco, TX, passed away on September 19, 2024. Born on August 21, 1957, Carlos was known for his sense of humor and his ability to light up any room with laughter. An avid motorcyclist, he found joy in taking family and friends for rides on his cherished Harley. His love for the outdoors was paralleled by...

Christopher Tucker

Sep 18, 2024

Christopher Shane Tucker

  December 10, 1976 – September 18, 2024

Christopher Shane Tucker, 47, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, after a long battle with a illness. Chris was born December 10, 1976 in Brownwood, Texas, to Clifford and Susie Tucker. He graduated from Connally High School in 1996 and was a long time employee for Aaron’s in Bellmead.

A...

Herbert Havis

Sep 14, 2024

Herbert Hilton Havis

Born January 28, 1930 outside of Hubbard, TX. The delivering doctor arrived on horseback in the snow. He was the second of eight children of Willie Dee and Essie Gladney Havis. He graduated from Hubbard High School in 1947.

On December 31, 1950, he married the love of his life, Peggy Sue Lynch in the...

Ruth Noreen Pierce

Sep 9, 2024

 

Ruth Pierce of Waco went home with be the Lord on September 9, 2024. She was born on June 21, 1936 in Crawford, TX to William Jones and Mattie Daniels-Jones. 

 

Visitation: 6pm-8pm Thursday September 12, 2024 at Bellmead Funeral Home, 809 Laclede, Bellmead, TX.

Graveside Service: September 13, 2024 at 12:30 p.m. at Rosemound Cemetery with Pastor Mike Chance officiating.

 

In 1956, Ruth...

Michelle Nesah Arrisola

Sep 8, 2024

Michelle Nesah Arrisola (née Strazza)

 Michelle Nesah Arrisola of Round Rock, Texas peacefully passed away in Austin on Sunday Morning, September 8, 2024, at the age of 38.

 She was closely surrounded and carried by family and friends who provided care and support during her long and courageous battle with cancer. 

Michelle was born in Clifton, Colorado on November 9, 1985.

She, and her...

Rebecca Thomson

Sep 8, 2024

Rebecca (Becky) Kathrine Thomson: A Life of Love, Laughter, and Legacy

Rebecca "Becky" Kathrine Thomson, a beloved mother, grandmother, entrepreneur, and pillar of her community, passed away peacefully at her home in Waco, Texas, on September 8, 2024. She was 90 years old.

Born in Henrietta, Texas, on April 5, 1934, Becky was raised in a close-knit family, instilling in her the...

Danny Lee Spurlin

Sep 6, 2024

Danny Lee Spurlin, devoted husband, loving father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 6, 2024. 

Danny is preceded in death by his parents Weldon Glenn and Annie Scott Mears as well as his only sister Charlotte Garvin. He is survived by his wife Helen, his children James Glenn, Christopher Culpepper, Tammy Culpepper, Tonya Ramos,...

Alton Niswanger

Sep 4, 2024

Alton Niswanger, age 87, passed away Wednesday at a local hospital. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 7th at 3:30 p.m. at Bellmead Funeral Home with Rev. Lester Adams officiating. Burial will follow at Concord Cemetery. A visitation will be held before the service at 2:30 p.m. at the Funeral Home.

Alton was born February 19, 1937 to Ola (Richardson)...

Jo Ann Marie Alexander

Aug 25, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of JoAnn Marie Alexander, age 82, who peacefully left this world on August 25th 2024. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grand mother and friend. JoAnn was a beacon of love, joy and kindness to all who had the pleasure of knowing her.

 

Born on June 21, 1942, JoAnn (Busha,as her...

Bonnie Belle Miller

Aug 21, 2024

Bonnie B. Miller

August 11, 1928 – August 21, 2024

Bonnie B. Miller passed away on August 21, 2024 at the age of 96.

Bonnie was born August 11, 1928 in Riesel, Texas to Drusilla (Wynn) and Albert Curtis Brown. On November 7, 1946, she married Ruben Miller. They were married 50 years before he passed away in August of 1997. Bonnie was...

Corinne Bennett

Aug 7, 2024

Corinne Davis Bennett, 90, of Lacy Lakeview passed away Wednesday, August, 7, 2024 at her residence surrounded by family.

A funeral will be 1:30 pm Saturday August 17, 2024 at Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be from 6-8:00 pm Friday at Bellmead Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Moore Cemetery in Chalk Bluff, Texas.

Corinne was born March 23, 1934 to...