Obituaries

Aug 2, 2023

Donald Leroy Walts, who was known to most as Peanut, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at the young age of 57. Peanut was born to Karen Glennell Abbott Walts and Don Henley Walts on December 27, 1965, in McLennan County. He grew up around the Bosqueville and China Spring area. He attended China Spring ISD from kindergarten...

Jul 31, 2023

Jimmie O'Dell, age 92, a resident of Lakeland, Florida, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2023. Jimmie was born on February 16, 1931, in Houston, Texas. At the age of 9 she moved to Waco, Texas where she lived for 62 years before moving to Lakeland, Florida to be with her son and his family. In 1956 she married Fred...

Jul 23, 2023

Esther Ruth Tull passed away Sunday Morning July 23, 2023. Esther was born November 4, 1948 in Belton, Texas to Timo and Eustaquia Ortega. Later in life she would meet and marry Julio Leija Sr and have three sons, Julio Jr, Jeffery, and Joshua. With the passing of her husband Julio, the Lord blessed her with friend and love of...

Jul 20, 2023

Elva Josephine Taylor, 83, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at her home in Woodway. A visitation will be held at Bellmead Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 25 from 6-8pm followed by a memorial and burial at Albany, Texas Cemetery on Thursday, July 27 at 1pm. Jo was born in Hallsburg, Texas, August 5, 1939...

Jul 19, 2023

Henry (Papoo) Loyd Jackson went to Heaven on July 19, 2023. Memorial services will be 11:00 am Saturday August 5, 2023 with Military Honors at Bellmead Funeral Home. Henry was born April 3, 1938, in Waco, Texas to John Luther and Jewell Lee (James) Jackson. He will be missed. He had one brother Kenneth, and one sister Gloria. Henry grew...

Jul 6, 2023

Christine Yvonne Caballero was born during a blizzard in Portales, New Mexico the evening of January 24, 1978. She answered her Lord and Savior's call to come home just before midnight July 6, 2023. She fought a valiant fight against heart disease and ultimately found her victory in heaven, not on earth. She leaves behind her father. Bruce Sampson, Mother...

Jul 3, 2023

Torence Kyle DePolito May 15, 1984 - July 3, 2923 In Loving Memory Service (Graveside) will be 10:00 am Tuesday July 11, 2023 at Wortham Bend Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Monday July 10, 2023 at Bellmead Funeral Home. Torence was born in New York. He resided in Bellmead, Texas since he was a child. He...

Jun 25, 2023

Donnie Clifford Taylor: July 8, 1950 - June 25, 2023 Donnie gained his Angel Wings on June 25, 2023 after a long battle with heart disease. Donnie had a lot of health problems but through it all he kept fighting to stay with us. Donnie was born in Waco and went to La Vega schools, he graduated from La Vega...

Jun 24, 2023

Mary Ann Holmes December 9, 1931 - June 24, 2023 Mary Ann Holmes passed from this life on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at the age of 91. Visitation and Rosary will be held at the Bellmead Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 28 with the visitation beginning at 5:30 p.m. and the Rosary at 7 p.m. Her Mass of Christian burial...

Jun 19, 2023

Patti Ruth Shelton Cooper age 85 passed away June 19th in her home in Axtell. Graveside services will be 10:00 am Friday July 7, 2023 at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco. Patti was born in Moody Texas to Jesse and Johnny Shelton. She married John Cooper and gave birth to three daughters Tina Marie, Rebecca (Becky) Dawn, and Angel Robin. They...

Jun 16, 2023

Roy Dell Walthall III suffered catastrophic brain damage on Friday, June 9th and passed away June 16th 2023. Roy lived the most amazing life and will be remembered and loved forever by all those whose lives he touched. He was born June 15, 1951 in Waco, Texas to Alma Louise Ashleman and Roy Dell Walthall Jr. Alma was a loving...

Jun 11, 2023

Dustin Thomas Davis Dustin was born in Waco, TX on September 6, 1979 to parents Vernon Matthew Davis Jr. and Ann Tynes Goldsmith. Dustin was called home to his final paradise on June 11, 2023. To know Dustin was to love him. He has the bluest eyes that could captivate anyone. His laugh and humor made his big smile that...

May 31, 2023

Bobby Joe Ray January 12, 1954-May 31, 2023 Bobby Joe Ray, 69, of Waco passed away peacefully at his residence Wednesday. Funeral services will be held at 1 pm Monday, June 5, 2023, at Bellmead Funeral Home with burial at Rosemound Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12:00 -1:00 prior to the Funeral Service. Bobby was born January 12, 1954, in...

May 31, 2023

Always in our hearts Barney was an exceptional person. This is, in brief, is . his story. Barney Mahan passed away on May 31, 2023 in Waco, Texas. He lived and worked in Chalk Bluff, Texas for many years. He was survived by his wife, Betty Mahan: His daughter, Marla, and his son, Rick. He had three grandchildren, Miles, Austin...

May 27, 2023

Frederick Michael Hollister May 18 1953--May 27 2023 Frederick Michael Hollister passed away Saturday May 27th in Waco Texas. Services will be held on June 2nd, 2023 at 11:00 am at Church of the Redeemed, 4300 Orchard Lane,Waco Texas with pastor Jeff Stinson officiating; a visitation will be from 6-8 pm Thursday on June 1, 2023, at Church of the...

May 11, 2023

Gabriel Felipe DeLeon, 53, of Bellmead, passed away on May 11, 2023 at a local hospital. Funeral services will be Tuesday May 23, 2023 11:00 am at Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at Eddy Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday May 22, 2023 from 6-8:00 pm at Bellmead Funeral Home. Gabriel was born to Epifanio and Judy Parsons DeLeon...

May 6, 2023

Apr 29, 2023

Samuel Dean Tullos '' Sammy T.'' October 13, 1954 - April 29,2023 Born in Opelousas, Louisiana to the parents of Rex and Connie Tullos. Sammy was a graduate of La Vega High School where he enjoyed football, track, and was known to have the best hands in Bellmead TX. After graduating high school, he went to work for TP&L for...

Apr 22, 2023

It is with great joy and deep sadness that we announce that Tony has gone home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He passed very unexpectedly on April 22,2023 in Waco, Texas. We were not ready to let him go but we are so glad that now he is truly free. He is free of the pains...

Apr 19, 2023

Christopher Allen McQueen February 29, 1972-April 19, 2023 Christopher Allen McQueen, 51, passed away Wednesday April 19, 2023 at a local hospital surrounded by family and lots of love. Memorial services will be at 11:00 am Saturday May 6, 2023. Services will be held at Calvary Chapel Waco at 702 N 18th St Waco Texas. Pastor Albert Fuentes will be...