Obituaries

Jan 9, 2023

Willie Mae (Gauer) Sigler, a longtime Bellmead resident, peacefully passed away Monday, January 09, 2023 surrounded by her children. Ms. Sigler was 88 years old. Willie Mae was born February 02, 1934 in Elk, Texas, one of ten siblings and the daughter of Jacob and Cathryene (Kruz) Gauer. She graduated from Aquilla High School, where she enjoyed and excelled in...

Jan 8, 2023

Jan 6, 2023

Stephen Lee Cook Sr. (May 18, 1949 - January 6, 2023) On Friday, January 6th, 2023, Stephen Lee Cook, loving husband and father, passed away surrounded by family, at the age of 73. Stephen was born May 18, 1949 to Elmer Lee and Lois Maurine Cook in Waco, Texas. As Stephen grew up in Waco and after attending La Vega...

Jan 5, 2023

Gloria Manuel Hjelmstad, 11/23/1930-1/5/2023. Gloria Manuel Hjelmstad was born on November 23,1930 to Arthur Tennyson Manuel and Lavinia May Hough in Huntington Township, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Smithton High School in 1947. Gloria was an avid history buff and witnessed a lot of history, to include the Hindenburg flying over her farmland before its tragic demise. She also remembered hearing...

Dec 29, 2022

Antoinette (Tonie) Margie Jackson, 87, of Hallsburg, Texas, went to the Lord on December 29, 2022 with her children and their spouses by her side. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 5, 2023 at Moore Cemetery in Chalk Bluff with Noah Gutierrez officiating. Visitation will be 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at Bellmead Funeral...

Dec 24, 2022

Ernest Ray Aleman, of Hempstead, TX, passed on 12-24-22 after a lengthy illness of Cancer. Ernest was born and raised in Bellmead, TX. He is survived by his children Janice Aleman, David Aleman, Sarah Perez, grandchildren De'Vante, De'Andre, De'Shaun, Gabriel and Elizabeth and great- grandchildren Zayden and Za'Viya. He is survived by brothers Jimmy Aleman wife Mary, and Steven Aleman...

Dec 24, 2022

Our beloved Mother Victoria Cruz Alaniz received her angels wings on Saturday 24, 2022. Mass of Christian Burial will be 12:00 pm Thursday December 29, 2022 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Waco. Visitation will be from 6-8:00 pm Wednesday December 28, 2022 at Bellmead Funeral Home with a Rosary at 7:00 pm. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Victoria...

Dec 12, 2022

William David Higginbotham, 74 of Bellmead, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 12, 2022 at The Atrium of Bellmead. David was born September 30, 1948 in Waco, Texas to William S. and Freddie Lee (Cochrum) Higginbotham. They both preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Darline Higginbotham; his sons, Ronnie Higginbotham and Jason...

Dec 11, 2022

Frances Jean Kelley Ryther was born January 11, 1928, to William and Lula Dean Rhodes Kelley in Yoakum, Texas. Jean graduated from Gonzales High School, then from the University of Houston in 1951. She taught in Bay City, Texas for the 1951 - 1952 school year. Jean married Carl Felix Ryther November 30, 1951, at her home in Gonzales County....

Dec 7, 2022

Jimmie Ray Rape was born in Hill County on June 10. 1930, and passed away on December 7th 2022 at Christian Care Community in Mesquite, Texas. He was the son of Augustus and Verna Rape. Mr. Rape is survived by his daughter, Cindy Peterson of Rockwall, Texas, Grandson, Russell Peterson of Allen, Texas, two great-grandchildren, Laurel and William Peterson of...

Dec 3, 2022

Billie Ann Littleton, 73, of Axtell, passed away Saturday December 3, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Graveside service will be 11:00 am Wednesday December 7, 2022 at Billington Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8:00 pm at Bellmead Funeral Home Tuesday December 6, 2022. Billie Ann Littleton was born to Billy Cecil Garrett and Nancy Ann Pace...

Dec 2, 2022

Naomi Ruth (Dobson) Mangum made her final voyage to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, December 02, 2022. She was born April 8, 1929 to John Allen Dobson and Carrie Naomi (Walters) Dobson in Fort Worth, Texas. Naomi learned at a young age the difference between right and wrong and strived to hold true to herself at always doing...

Nov 19, 2022

Bethany Darlene Bapugi, 49 of Lacy Lakeview, Texas passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022. Graveside services will be 11:30 am Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at Rosemound Cemetery with Richard Jones officiating. Visitation will be 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at Bellmead Funeral Home. Bethany ''Boo Boo'' was born March 31, 1973 in Houston, Texas. She attended...

Nov 16, 2022

Jerry Joe ''JJ'' Stuckly of Axtell, passed away Tuesday November 16, 2022 after a short battle with lung cancer. He was 69 years old. Jerry was born on May 8, 1953 to Edwin and LeeNette Stuckly of Axtell. That's where he was raised and graduated high school from. After graduating he joined the U.S. Army where he served 6 years....

Nov 15, 2022

Jerry Wayne McCutcheon passed away 11/15/22 at the age of 37 surrounded by family and friends. Jerry Wayne was born March 9, 1985 in Waco, Texas to Jerry and Annette McCutcheon. He attended La Vega ISD. He was a loving and devoted father to his daughter Kalista and honored his parents. He was one of the kindest men you could...

Nov 11, 2022

Elizabeth N. (Liz) Fisher,71, of Hallsburg, Tx. passed away Friday morning November 11, 2022 at her home. She was born August 4, 1951 at Fort Hood Army Hospital to her parents William J. and Nellie B. Watts. Liz is preceded in death by her parents, a son Arthor Sean Finnie, and two brothers Jerry Watts and Jimmy Watts. She is...

Nov 11, 2022

Doris Faye Weaver, 74, of Speegleville, passed away Friday, November 11, 2022 at a local care center. Services will be 11:00 am Friday, November 18, 2022 at Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel with her cousin Skip Blancett officiating. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Thursday, November 17, 2022 at the funeral home. Doris...

Nov 9, 2022

Sandra Jean Hammons Hutchins, 80, of Lacy Lakeview, passed away November 9, 2022 at a local hospital to be with her loving husband and son. Graveside services will be 10:00 am Monday November 14, 2022 at Waco Memorial Park in Robinson. Visitation will be from 4-6:00 pm Sunday November 13, 2022 at Bellmead Funeral Home. Sandra was born June 14,...

Nov 3, 2022

Sandra Lynn Miles passed away Thursday, November 3, 2022. Memorial service will be 11:00 am Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel. Sandra was born in Waco, Texas to Audrey Faye (Gammon) Miles and Billy Joe Miles. She attended La Vega School District. She loved flowers and had a green thumb. Gardening was her passion. She also enjoyed...

Nov 3, 2022

Morris G. Smith (Smitty), age 85 of Bellmead, Texas passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at Lakeshore Village. Morris was born in Mt. Calm, Texas to Vernon and Willi Mae (Honey) Smith. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 49 years, Dorothy (Burgin) Smith and his stepchildren Lisa Millsaps and Ruby Williams. Morris is survived...