All Obituaries

In the wee hours of a Sunday morning in Waco, Texas, Marcia Nell Baker Gaustad went gently to her Savior’s arms. The date was April 2, 2023 – only one month after her cancer diagnosis. Our mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and cousin left us peacefully after one final smile saved for her grandson, Myles. She was faithfully attended to by her sweet daughter, Terye, as she slipped into blessed sleep.             On December...

Paul Steven Fox, 63, of McGregor, passed away on September 27th, 2023. A visitation will be from 10-11 am, followed by a celebration of life from 11-12pm, Friday, October 6th, 2023, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel. A private burial will occur at a later date with family. Paul was born March 7, 1960, in Hastings, Minnesota, to Richard and Gladys Fox. Growing up in Hastings, he enjoyed ice skating, gopher hunting, and playing sports. In 1970, the Fox family relocated to McGregor, Texas,...

Malur Narayanaswamy Srinivasan passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023. Services will be Friday, September 29, 2023 at 1PM at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.  Dr. Malur Narayanaswamy Srinivasan’s life was one of dedication, determination, and kindness. His was a life of devotion to God and family, and one of great professional achievement. Srini was the son of Mysore and Leela Narayanaswamy, born on 4 November 1940 in Prayagaraj, India. He was the youngest of three children, who...

The country lost another member of the “Greatest Generation“ when Franklin B. Galbreath went to be with his beloved wife, Patty and to reunite with his shipmates of the 29th Seabees. Frank passed away peacefully at the age of 96 with family by his side on Sept. 25th. He is survived by three step children, Vivian Karen Greenawalt and husband, Phil and Drew Willis and wife, Sherri of Waco, and Suzie Persinger of Atlanta Ga.   Born of Lester Galbreath and Olive McMahen in...

Jerry Dean Jester, a devoted husband, loving father, cherished "Papaw," peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 24th, surrounded by his beloved family. He was 70 years old. Services to celebrate Jerry's life will be Monday, October 2nd, at 1:00 PM at Grace Garden Funeral Home in Waco, Texas, visitation with the family will take place at noon before the service begins. A Graveside Service will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery in Marlin, Texas. Jerry...

Maverick Blaze Holman, son of Allyssa and Ronald Holman was stillborn on Thursday September 21, 2023. Though we were cut so short on our time with you, we know you are in God’s arms in Heaven. You are our first son and there will never be a day that we don’t think about you and your precious face.  You are my sunshine, my only sunshine.  Maverick is survived by his father, Ronald Eugene Holman, mother, Allyssa Holman, two sisters, Nevaeh Jae Holman and Everleigh Love...

Russell Cate, 84, of Speegleville, entered his heavenly reward on Wednesday, September 20, 2023.  A Celebration of his life will be 10:30am, Thursday, September 28, 2023 at Speegleville Baptist Church, with Dr. Joe Bailey officiating. Russell was born October 21, 1938 in Waco, Texas, the only child of H.H. and Leona Cate. He was a graduate of Midway High School, class of 1956.  After graduation, Russell began his apprenticeship at the Waco Tribune Herald. He eventually...

James “Jim” Alton Walsleben, age 86, of Hewitt, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023. Funeral Service will be 2pm, Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home in Waco.  A visitation with the family will begin at 1 pm.  Burial will follow at Valley Mills Cemetery. Jim was born in Clifton, Texas on February 24, 1937 to Gus and Dorothy Walsleben.  He served his country by joining the US Navy.  After his four-year enlistment was completed, he...

Baby David Francisco Clayton was born silent into this world on September 20, 2023, but his little life spoke volumes. Baby David spent only moments in our arms but he will forever be in our hearts. He leaves to cherish him memory; parents, Gabriella Aguilera and Brandon Clayton, siblings; Patric Clayton, Haylie Clayton, Grandparents; Patricia Sandoval (Isidro Sandoval), Angela Troutt (David Troutt), Great Grandparents; JoAnn Olvera & Francisca Argote Aguilera, and numerous aunts,...

Franklin Lee Campbell, 77, of Gatesville, passed away on September 18 at his home surrounded by his family and friends, after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. A memorial service and visitation will be held on Saturday, September 23, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Grace Gardens Funeral Home's chapel. His burial will be at a later date in Gatesville. Frank, lovingly known as "Doodle," was born March 20, 1946 in McGregor. He went to school in Waco and after finishing school...