Helen Mary (Marek) Smith, age 91, of Waco, passed away Thursday, October 21, 2021. Helen was born to Frank and Mary (Franta) Marek in Abbott, TX on February 9, 1930. She was an owner/operator of the Exxon Service Station located at 7320 Bosque Blvd. in Waco for 23 years.  She was a member of St. Continue reading …

Caroline Parsons, 69, of Waco passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at Ascension Seton Main Hospital in Austin, Texas. She was born in Knox City, TX. She was proceeded in death by brothers, Rusty Burkett, Dean Burkett, and Earl Burkett; and her mother, Peggy (Peterson) Volker. She is survived by her three sons, Kerry Continue reading …

Raul Y. Rodriguez, 68, of Waco, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021 at his residence. Funeral Service: 1PM Monday, October 25 at Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Park. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Raul Y. Rodriguez was born in Raymondville Texas on October 30, Continue reading …

Jack Duane Butler III, 52, of Eddy, tragically passed away Sunday, October 17, 2021. Visitation: 2 to 4 PM, Sunday October 24, 2021 at Lake Shore Funeral Home, 5201 Steinbeck Bend in Waco. A private graveside service will be held at Waco Memorial Park. Duane was born on April 9, 1969 in Pasadena. Most of Continue reading …

Johnny Ray Palacios, 63, of Waco passed away October 17, 2021. There are no services scheduled at this time. Johnny was born March 06, 1958 in Waco to John C. Palacios and Lucy Romo. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his father, and Continue reading …

Heaven received a new Angel. Virginia (Ginny) Gayle East-Smith, 56, of Waco, Texas went to be with the Lord at 11:55 a.m. on October 8th, 2021. Service Information:  In lieu of a memorial service or viewing, Virginia’s last wishes were that she be cremated. The cremation will take place at Lake Shore Funeral Home. Virginia Continue reading …

Rubbie Joe Sterling was born to the parentage of Tom Hughes, Jr. and Odessa Hughes in Waco, TX where she grew up and attended public school.  She professed her hope in Christ at an early age and was baptized at Zion Baptist Church (later Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church).  She remained a faithful member for Continue reading …

Douglas A. St. John, 72, passed away Monday, October 18, 2021. Visitation: 6 to 8PM Wednesday, November 3 at Lake Shore Funeral Home Graveside Service: 10AM Thursday, November 4 at Oakwood Cemetery Douglas Arthur St. John passed away on October 18, 2021 at the age of 72, in his hometown of Waco, TX. Doug fought Continue reading …

James Albert DeSopo, 45, of Texas City, passed away on August 12, 2021. A private memorial service is planned in Waco. James was born in the Philippines.  He worked many jobs and held many occupational licenses. He loved to play the piano and did so any chance he got. He was preceded in death by Continue reading …

Darlene Parker (Hearn) passed away on Friday October 15, 2021.  Service Information: Private family services will be held. Darlene was born to Richard Hitt and Peggy Pool in a small east Texas town on January 22,1966. She would become known for being the most intelligent, kind hearted, and giving person, with a work ethic like Continue reading …