Obituaries

Jo Nell Weaver

Sep 25, 2009

Jo Nell Weaver, 83, of Bellmead passed away Friday, September 25, 2009, at a Mesquite nursing home. Jo Nell was born October 5, 1925 in Floresville, Texas to Willie Dee and Alice (Donaho) Dennis. Jo Nell met the love of her life, Jack, during World War II and they married in 1949. She raised two loving sons while...

Viola Kay Smith

Sep 25, 2009

Viola Smith, 53, of Bellmead passed away Friday, Sept. 25, 2009 at a local hospital. Graveside services will be 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28 at Rosemound Cemetery. No visitation is schedule. Viola was born January 2, 1956 in Waco to Issac Jefferson and Elizabeth Ann (Dillon) Boyett. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her daughters, Tammy LouAnn Casiano of...

Wanda Virginia Drake

Sep 25, 2009

Wanda Drake, 81, of Bellmead went to be with her Lord on Friday, September 25, 2009 at a local hospital. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, September 28, at Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Thomas Roberson officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation with the family will be 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept....

John T. Bays

Sep 22, 2009

John T. "Scrappy" Bays 75 of Axtell passed away Tuesday Sept. 22 at his residence. Services will be 10 am Friday Sept. 25 at Olive Branch Baptist church with Dr. Rex Bland officiating. Burial will follow at Longbotham Cemetery in Wortham, TX. Visitation will be 7 to 9 pm Thursday Sept. 24 at Bellmead Funeral Home. John...

Robert Dale Gray

Sep 19, 2009

Robert Dale Gray 23 of Axtell passed away Saturday Sept. 19 in Waco. Viewing will began at 8:30 am Friday Sept. 25 at Bellmead Funeral Home and visitation with the family will be from 6 to 8 pm. Robert was born August 19, 1986 in Garland, TX to Rodney and Sandra (Huffman) Gray. He operated a local...

Wendel Ray Lawson

Sep 12, 2009

Wendel Ray Lawson 49 of Lacy Lakeview passed away Saturday Sept. 12. Graveside services will be 10 am Saturday Sept. 19 at White Rock Cemetery in Ross with Rev. Lester Adams officiating. Visitation will be 6 to 8 pm Friday Sept. 18 at Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel. Wendel was born February 28, 1960 in Waco...

Hugh "Shorty" Lewis Womack

Sep 8, 2009

Hugh L. "Shorty" Womack 85 of Lacy Lakeview passed away Tuesday Sept. 8 in Chalk Bluff surrounded by his family. Services will be 10 am Saturday Sept. 12 at Bellmead Funeral Home with Rev. Terry Wilkerson officiating. Burial will be at Dawson Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 to 8 pm Friday Sept. 11 at the funeral home....

Jimmy Lee Farmer

Sep 4, 2009

Jimmy Lee Farmer, 45, of Austin, formerly of Bellmead passed away Friday, Sept. 4 in Austin. Graveside services will be 10 am Tuesday, Sept. 8 at Rosemound Cemetery. Jimmy was born August 17, 1964 in Waco to Donald Boyd and Barbara (Davis) Farmer. He attend LaVega Schools and was a mechanic who loved to build race cars. Survivors include...

Carmalita Gonzales

Sep 4, 2009

Carmalita Gonzales, 52, of Bellmead passed away Friday, Sept. 4 at her residence. The family will receive visitors 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm Sunday, Sept.6 at Bellmead Funeral Home. Carmalita was born June 7, 1957 in Cuero, Texas to Miguel Falcon and Genoveva (Hernandez) Gonzales. She was a homemaker and enjoyed taking care of and spending time with her...

George Elmer Oliver

Sep 1, 2009

George Elmer Oliver 74 of Fort Worth passed away Tuesday Sept. 1 in Fort Worth. Graveside services will be 2 pm Thursday Sept. 3 at Rosemound Cemetery with Rev. Kenneth Moore officiating. Mr. Oliver was born December 3, 1934 in Waco to C.F. and Pauline (Endsley) Oliver. He owned and operated Oliver Roofing in Fort Worth for...

Juanita "Janie" Martinez Garcia

Sep 1, 2009

Juanita "Janie" Sandoval Martinez Garcia 59 of Waco passed away Tuesday Sept. 1 at a local hospital. Services will be 10 am Friday Sept. 4 at St. Frances Catholic Church with Deacon Jesse Garza officiating. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Rosary will be 7:00 pm Thursday Sept. 3 at Bellmead Funeral Home. Janie was born March...

Naomi Ruth Caldwell

Aug 30, 2009

George Thorndike January Sr.

Aug 24, 2009

George January Sr., 66, of Bellmead beloved father and brother, was called home to be with our Lord on Monday, Aug.24 at his residence. Services will be 10 a.m. Friday. Aug. 28 at Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Michael Campbell and Rev. Marvin Donnell officiating. Burial will be at Rosemound Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 to...

Ella Ann Steinke

Aug 24, 2009

Ella Steinke, 91, of Mart passed away Monday Aug. 24 in Mart. Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 27 at Grace Lutheran Church in Mart with Rev. Eldor Harmann and Rev. Robert Kitson officiating. Burial will be at Mart City Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26 at Bellmead Funeral Home. Mrs....

Eula Mae Bilton

Aug 21, 2009

Eula Mae Bilton, 91, of Rusk formally of Bellmead, passed away Friday, August 21, 2009 in Rusk, Tx. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 25 at Gerald Cemetery with Rev. Terry Wilkerson officiating. Visitation with the family will be 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, August 24 at Bellmead Funeral Home. Eula Mae was born to Little Russell...

Margaret Anne Martinez

Aug 21, 2009

Margaret Martinez, 71, of Bellmead passed away August 21, 2009 at her residence. Visitation will be 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, August 26 at Bellmead Funeral Home. Margaret Anne (Lamanuzzi) Martinez was born September 1, 1937 in Worcester Massachusetts. She was preceded in death by a son, James Sandoval. Survivors include her daughters, Darlene Wetherington and Joanne Rosenkrans of...

Walter D. Murchison

Aug 14, 2009

USAF Senior Master Sergeant Ret. Walter Murchison, 89 of Waco passed away Friday, Aug. 14 surrounded by his family at his home. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 17 at Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ron Oden officiating. Burial will be at Rosemound Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16 at the funeral home....

Lenora Thigpen

Aug 12, 2009

Lenora Thigpen, 86, of Lacy Lakeview passed away Wednesday Aug. 12 at a local hospital. Services will be 10 am Saturday, Aug. 15, at Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Thomas Roberson officiating. Burial will be at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be 6 to 8 pm Friday, Aug. 14 at the Funeral Home. Mrs. Thigpen was born September...

Bobby Gene Gant

Aug 11, 2009

Bobby G. Gant 78 of Houston passed away Tuesday Aug. 11 at his residence. Graveside services will be 1 pm Friday Aug. 14 at Riesel Cemetery with Dr. James Allen of Woodlands, TX officiating. Visitation will be 7 to 9 pm Thursday Aug. 13 at Bellmead Funeral Home. Mr. Gant was born September 22, 1930 in Elk,...

Frances E. Kechter

Aug 10, 2009

With The Faithful Christ In Loving Memory of Frances Kechter, 86, of Lacy Lakeview who passed away Monday, Aug. 10 at a local nursing home was cremated in Waco. She was born April 8, 1923 in Huntsville to John Porter and Frances Davis (Hightower) Skelton. She worked in fashion merchandising. Survivors include her sons, Harold C. Kechter of California and...