All Obituaries

Emma Lydia Hall Williams was born on November 19, 1938, to Earnest Ealy Hall and Emma Lee Vick-Hall. She was the 8th of 9 children. She departed this earthly life, bound for her heavenly home on Saturday, August 28, 2021. Emma grew up in Harrison and Riesel, Texas and attended Rising Star Elementary School in Riesel. She graduated from A.J. Moore High School in Waco, Texas.  Emma married Morris Ray Williams, Sr on June 17, 1961. To their union one son was born, Morris Ray Williams, Jr....

Mrs. Cleo Rogers was born on October 11, 1926. She transitioned from Earth to Glory on August  25, 2021.  Mrs. Rogers professed Christ at Second Baptist Church more than 60 years ago. She was a faithful member of the Senior Choir and attended Sunday School faithfully. She was an active member of her community as well. Mrs. Rogers was preceded in death by her husband, Fonzell Rogers, Sr., son, Fonzell Rogers Jr., and grandson, Fonzell Rogers, III Mrs. Rogers is survived by:...

Linda Philpott Curry was a loving mother, wonderful grandmother and great grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this life suddenly on August 22, 2021, at the age of 58. She was born to Loressa Philpott Hollie and Larcey Martin on August 23, 1962, in Waco, Texas. After attending schools in Waco, she accomplished her professional goals of becoming a Medication Technician and Supervisor at Meadow Lane Assisted Living and Memory Care Center where she worked for many years. Linda was an...

Frank Montgomery was born on April 19, 1930, in Bosqueville, Texas to H. and Josephine Miller Montgomery. He was the third of thirteen children. He graduated from Bosqueville High School. Pastor Frank Montgomery joined the Army January 12,1951 and served until February 9,1953. He worked for Pollock Paper Company however his greatest and most loved occupation was working for the Lord. Pastor Frank Montgomery’s life of ministry was modeled with unconditional love and a passion for...

Pichelle L. Cross was born on March 18, 1968 in Waco, Texas to Lawrence and Freda M. Cross. Pichelle attended Waco High School on North 19th and was a part of the last graduating class of 1986. She furthered her education by attending the University of Houston and completed her education receiving a Certification in Respiratory Therapist from McLennan Community College.  Pichelle was presented as Debutante with Jack and Jill of America in 1986. Pichelle loyal employee at Hillcrest...

Antonio Demon White known as “Tony” was born on May 4, 1975 to Sandra White and Joseph King. Antonio “Tony” attended the Waco School District beginning at North Waco Elementary and Providence Heights. He graduated from Waco High School Class of 1993. He was considered an excellent student.   Tony was a member of East Waco Cumberland Presbyterian Church. It was there at an early age he accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. During his attendance, he...

Miss Alice Marie Hickman was born to Eddie and Mae Bell Hickman in Chicago, Illinois. She attended Jefferson Moore High School and McLennan Community College where she studied nursing. The Hickman family moved to Waco, Texas in 1972 where they joined Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church.  Alice cherished her relationship with God and adored her family which included all the residents of her beloved MaBell’s place She spent her life as a caregiver. She cared for those that the world...

“Precious in the sight of the Lord and the death of His saints.” Nathan Blocker departed this life on August 7, 2021. May we cherish the life, work and service of Nathan today and forevermore

Mrs. Mae Bell Hickman was born to Henry and Irene Bowen in Mendenhall, Mississippi. She received her formal education at Mt. Olive High School in Mississippi then later attended college out of state.  She married Eddie Hickman Sr. and eight children were born to this union. They also had a beloved daughter Mildred Butler and son Ivory Joe Hickman. The Hickman family moved to Waco, Texas in 1972 where they joined Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church.  Mae Bell loved God, her family, her...

On September 7, 1970 a beautiful baby girl was born to Linda Estelle and Elkanha Kelley. They named her Alkanha Lafond, who was welcomed and adored by her big sister Andreia LaTon.  She was loved by her Big Mommas, Ella D. Moore and Ethel Kelley. She was loved and spoiled by her aunts, Louise, Eloise, Ada Lee, Iva and Martha as well as her uncles, Ted, Ralph, Arlanders, Marvin and Arthur Lee, and step-brother Nolan all proceeded her in death. Alkanha became the stepdaughter to the late...