Mary LaLois Rainer

Mary LaLois Rainer, age 91, went to her eternal home on October 16, 2023.   She was born to Sumner and Rowena Koepf in Bruceville, Texas.   LaLois spent her early school days in Bruceville, while her dad was serving in World War II.  In 1947 they moved to Waco.  She graduated from Waco High School (the Continue reading …

David R. Babbitt

David Reed Babbitt, age 71, passed away October 9, 2023, in Waco, Texas following his battle with cancer.  Growing up in a military family, David lived in multiple locations throughout the world. Following graduation from Oakton High School in 1971, David joined the Army to continue his family’s service to our country.  David was a Combat Support Specialist Continue reading …

Lanny Leon Lewis

Lanny Leon Lewis, age 81, of Waco, formerly of McGregor, passed away Monday, October 16, 2023, at a local hospital after a series of illnesses. Lanny was born November 21, 1941 in Oklahoma and went to pharmacy school there but spent his career in Central Texas.  He was a good friend, neighbor, and enjoyed sharing Continue reading …

Royce Allen Blanton

Royce Allen Blanton, 90, of China Spring, Texas went to be with the Lord Friday, October 13, 2023, at his home surrounded by loved ones. Visitation: 6 – 8 PM Thursday, October 19  at Lake Shore Funeral Home Funeral Service: 10 AM Friday, October 20 at Lake Shore Funeral Home. Royce will be laid to rest Continue reading …

Charles Louis Fedro

Charles Louis Fedro, 82, of China Spring went to be with the Lord Friday, October 13, 2023. Visitation: 6 – 8PM Wednesday, October 18 at Lake Shore Funeral Home Funeral Service: 1PM Thursday, October 19 at Northside Church of Christ 2500 Parrish St., Waco, Texas 76705. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Charlie was born Continue reading …

Judith Maureen (Judy) Shelton

Judith Maureen Shelton or Judy as she was known to all, 65, of Waco, passed away October 12, 2023. Judy grew up in Littlefield, Texas and attended Littlefield High School before moving to Waco. In high school, she was active in band and played several instruments. In 2000, Judy met the love of her life, Continue reading …

Mary Jefferson

Mrs. Mary Jefferson passed away  October 6, 2023. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Harris. She was born November 18, 1938, in McLennan County, Texas. She was united in matrimony to Mr. Arthur Lee Jefferson April 16, 1956. She was a loving wife, mother, friend, and homemaker. She faithfully attended New Mount Continue reading …

Edward Mcadams

Edward Mcadams, 70, of Waco, Texas, passed away October 8, 2023, in Waco. He was born January 10, 1953, in Waco, Texas. Edward was a selfless man who loved his wife, Janice Mcadams, their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren more than anything. He was a hard worker and instilled this work ethic in his children. Edward Continue reading …

Mildred Ann (Davis) Burrow

Mildred Ann (Davis) Burrow, 78, of Oklahoma City, passed away peacefully in her sleep after a long courageous battle with cancer, on October 8, 2023, in Groesbeck, Texas. A funeral service will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 604 N Bonham St in Mexia, on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, with the Rosary at 11:30 Continue reading …

Lynn Richard Bettinger, Sr.

Our sweet “Ever Loving Dad”…as he called himself…began his journey toward the light Friday afternoon…as his wife, daughter, son, son in law, and nieces thanked him, loved him and released him. After several years of incredibly hard ups and downs, he is at last at peace and no longer in pain. The hardest, yet most Continue reading …