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05 Feb 2010	Added Nancy Drake Tripp Henson funeral program. Brad Willis
05 Feb 2010	This is a photograph of the Dr. Dudgeon Bible Class of Austin Avenue Methodist Church from Nov. 1947. Brad Willis
05 Feb 2010	This is a photograph of the Wesley Baraca Class of Austin Avenue Methodist Church from 1920. Brad Willis
05 Feb 2010	This is a photograph of Austin Avenue Methodist Church from the 1960s. Bard Willis
05 Feb 2010	This is a photograph of the Philathea Class of Austin Avenue Methodist Church. There is also a list of the last names of those in the photograph. Brad Willis
05 Feb 2010	This is a photograph of Rev. Dr. A. Norman Evans (1887-1968) who was a senior minister of Austin Avenue Methodist Church. Brad Willis
29 Jan 2010	This is a aerial photograph of Waco Memorial Park #2 in 1966. Taken from Negative by Windy Drum, 1966.   Print by James Jasek, 2010.
29 Jan 2010	This is a aerial photograph of Waco Memorial Park in 1966. Taken from Negative by Windy Drum, 1966.   Print by James Jasek, 2010.
27 Jan 2010	This is a photograph of the grave marker for Isadore Elizabeth Causey Sleeper (1838-1914) at Oakwood Cemetery. She was the wife of Gardner Southworth Sleeper. Brad Willis
27 Jan 2010	This is a photograph of the grave marker for Gardner Southworth Sleeper (1829-1890) at Oakwood Cemetery. Brad Willis
27 Jan 2010	This is a photograph of the grave marker for Nancy Claire Willis (1925-1925) at Oakwood Cemetery. She was the daughter of John Todd Willis, Sr. and Nannie Clara Evans Willis. Brad Willis
27 Jan 2010	This is a photograph of the grave marker for Paul Tyson (1884-1950) at Oakwood Cemetery. Brad Willis
27 Jan 2010	This is a photograph of the grave marker for Nancy Isadore Sleeper (1900-1906) at Oakwood Cemetery. She was the daughter of L. G. and Crickett Sleeper. Brad Willis
27 Jan 2010	This is a photograph of the grave marker for Willie Ligon (1854-1894) at Oakwood Cemetery. Brad Willis
27 Jan 2010	This is a photograph of the grave marker for Isadore Sleeper Ligon (1868-1954) at Oakwood Cemetery. Brad Willis
27 Jan 2010	This is a photograph of the grave marker for Lucia Kate Leudde (1855-1899) at Oakwood Cemetery. Brad Willis
27 Jan 2010	This is a photograph of the grave marker for Lucy Helm Johnson (1839-1928) at Oakwood Cemetery. Brad Willis
27 Jan 2010	This is a photograph of the grave marker for Fauntley Johnson (1831-1909) at Oakwood Cemetery. Brad Willis
27 Jan 2010	This is a photograph of the grave marker for Hallie Evans (1884-1885) at Oakwood Cemetery. Brad Willis
27 Jan 2010	This is a photograph of the grave marker for H. Eugenia Evans (1896-1983) at Oakwood Cemetery. Brad Willis
27 Jan 2010	This is a photograph of the grave marker for Clarrence T. Evans (1886-1889) at Oakwood Cemetery. Brad Willis
27 Jan 2010	This is a photograph of the grave marker for Pattie S. Daniel (1892-1912) at Oakwood Cemetery. She was the daughter of C. J. and Pattie Sleeper Daniel. Brad Willis
27 Jan 2010	This is a photograph of the grave marker for Pattie Sleeper Daniel (1870-1892) at Oakwood Cemetery. She was the wife of C. J. Daniel. Brad Willis
27 Jan 2010	This is a photograph of the grave marker for C. J. Daniel (1861-1933) at Oakwood Cemetery. Brad Willis
27 Jan 2010	This is a photograph of the grave marker for Needham E. Bryan (1873-1887) at Oakwood Cemetery. Brad Willis
27 Jan 2010	This is a photograph of the grave marker for Dr. Alexander Archer Beville (1841-1930) at Oakwood Cemetery. He is the first documented dentist in Waco. I obtained this VA grave marker for him a couple of years ago. Brad Willis
21 Jan 2010	This is a photograph of the grave marker for Conrad Peters, 1833-1875, at First Street Cemetery. Brad Willis
21 Jan 2010	This is a photograph of the September 14, 1975 reunion of the Friendship Class of Austin Avenue Methodist Church, Waco. Brad Willis List
21 Jan 2010	Photo\Austin Ave. Methodist church, Men's Fellowship Bible Class, ca. 1950s.jpgMen’s Fellowship Bible Class of Austin Avenue Methodist Church at 1300 Austin Avenue. Brad Willis
21 Jan 2010	This is a photograph of the home of Roy Elmer Beck, Elizabeth “Bessie” Howell Beck, and Hester M. Beck at 1914 Mitchell Avenue, Waco. Brad Willis
21 Jan 2010	This is a photograph of the home of Charles Evans, Sr. and Nannie C. Sleeper Evans at 2100 Colcord Avenue, Waco. Brad Willis
20 Jan 2010	Myrtie Inez HOLLOWAY is pictured with three of her cousins from her mother’s side of the family, Lee, Ida and Herman MATTHEWS. Sandra Browning Fite
20 Jan 2010	This is a photograph of the grave markers for Joe Poy and Gaw Sing at First Street Cemetery.   Brad Willis
19 Jan 2010	This is a photograph of the grave marker for Elizabeth “Bessie” Lethella Howell Beck, 1891-1986, at Oakwood Cemetery.     Brad Willis
19 Jan 2010	This is a photograph of the grave marker for Roy Elmer Beck, 1885-1944, at Oakwood Cemetery.     Brad Willis
19 Jan 2010	This is a photograph of the grave marker for John Todd Willis, Sr., 1888-1968, at Oakwood Cemetery and of the grave marker for Nannie Clara Evans Willis, 1890-1981, at Oakwood Cemetery. Her D.A.R. grave marker was given by the Henry Downs Chapter, D.A.R.     Brad Willis
19 Jan 2010	This is a photograph of the grave marker for Rosa Johnson Evans, 1886-1957, at Oakwood Cemetery.     Brad Willis
19 Jan 2010	This is a photograph of the grave marker for William Warren Evans, 1858-1906, at Oakwood Cemetery.     Brad WIllis
19 Jan 2010	This is a photograph of the grave marker for William Gardner Evans, 1881-1935, at Oakwood Cemetery.   Brad Willis
19 Jan 2010	This is a photograph of the grave marker for Sarah Elizabeth Evans,1856-1926, at Oakwood Cemetery.   Brad Willis
19 Jan 2010	This is a photograph of the grave marker for Nannie C. Sleeper Evans,1861-1931, at Oakwood Cemetery.   Brad Willis
19 Jan 2010	This is a photograph of the grave marker for Charles Evans, Jr., 1888-1966 , at Oakwood Cemetery.   Brad Willis
19 Jan 2010	This is a photograph of the grave marker for Wade Ella Muhead/Muirhead, who died on June 28, 1883.  She is buried in First Street Cemetery.  She was the mother of Mr. L. G. Jordan and her funeral was held at the African Methodist Episcopal Church.    Brad Willis
19 Jan 2010	This is a photograph of the grave marker for Charles Baer Pearre (1834-1908) at First Street Cemetery.   Brad Willis
19 Jan 2010	This is a photograph of the grave marker for Bonnie Bell Hamlett Hall, 1888-1968, and Thomas Gladdin Hall, 1887-1944 at First Street Cemetery.  Brad Willis
19 Jan 2010	This is a photograph of the grave marker for Neil Andrew McPhaul (born ca. 1828) at First Street Cemetery.   Brad Willis
19 Jan 2010	This is a photograph of the John T. and Clara Evans Willis house at 2025 Colcord Avenue, Waco, Texas  Brad Willis
19 Jan 2010	This is a photograph of the grave marker for Charles Evans, Sr., 1852-1926, at Oakwood Cemetery.  Brad Willis
17 Jan 2010	A picture of the old North Waco School. My grandmother Elizabeth (Bessie) Howell Beck, taught there for many decades.    Brad Willis
17 Jan 2010	Added Harvey W. Horn funeral program Carol Childs
16 Jan 2010	Frank Pierce Holloway Home in Mart, TX Sandra Browning Fite    Back of photo Another home photo
16 Jan 2010	These are photographs of the grave marker for W. M. Anderson (1831-1882) at First Street Cemetery. He was an early Waco undertaker. Brad Willis
16 Jan 2010	photograph of the grave marker for Thomas Grimes (1843-1869)  at First Street Cemetery.     Brad Willis
16 Jan 2010	photograph of the grave marker for  Henry Grimes (1848-1869) at First Street Cemetery.  Brad Willis
16 Jan 2010	photographs of the grave markers for Thomas Grimes (1843-1869) and his brother Henry Grimes (1848-1869) at First Street Cemetery.  Brad Willis
16 Jan 2010	This is a photograph/postcard of the original Austin Avenue Methodist Church.  Brad Willis
16 Jan 2010	Added photographs of the gave maker for Rudolf Hoffmann (1877-1919) at Oakwood Cemetery of Waco  Brad Willis
16 Jan 2010	Added photographs of the grave marker for Emma Adams (1857-1906) at First Street Cemetery.  Brad Willis
16 Jan 2010	Added death recored of Sotero Seniceros Jr.      Linda Aguilar-Seniceros
15 Jan 2010	Added funeral program of Dr. James A. Vick (1929-2009) of Waco. He and his wife are buried at Oakwood Cemetery.        Brad Willis
13 Jan 2010	Photo of John Matthews Howard (1875 – 1944) Sandra Browning Fite
13 Jan 2010	Wedding announcement for John Matthews Howard and Fay Breland of Mart, Texas – July 26, 1903   Sandra Browning Fite
13 Jan 2010	Added the Biography of Jasper H. Howard (1835 – 1902 ) Sandra Browning Fite
12 Jan 2010	Photo of Metropole Shoe shop, 319 Franklin, Waco ca. Jan 1925 (per calendar).  Sam Pinto, proprietor.       Nicole L Martin
12 Jan 2010	Photo of    Jochannah “Jennie” Cuccio Nicosia  (1889 – 1924)         Nicole L Martin
10 Jan 2010	Added 75 Funeral Program
10 Jan 2010	Photo of Rev. Samuel Pascal Wright, 1838-1911     Brad Willis
10 Jan 2010	Photo of Mary Wyatt Harris Wright, 1838-1915     Brad Willis
10 Jan 2010	Photo of Austin Avenue Methodist Church, 12 St. & Austin Ave     Brad Willis
10 Jan 2010	Phtoto of Austin Avenue Methodist Church, men's class.     Brad Willis
10 Jan 2010	Photo of Luedde, George Henry (Apr. 4, 1854-Oct. 30, 1918)     Brad Willis
10 Jan 2010	Photo of Luedde, Lucia Kate Elliott (Sept. 10, 1855-Feb. 1, 1899)   Brad Willis
06 Jan 2010	This is the photograph of the grave marker for Frank Adams (1865-1906) at First Street Cemetery. He was a member of the Knights of Tabor, an elite African-American society.   Brad Willis
06 Jan 2010	Honored at a “Pioneer Party” at the [Austin Avenue Methodist] church this week, six women charter members of Austin Avenue Methodist Church were crowned with wreaths of orchids and two men with crowns of gold. The party was given by Mrs. J. R. Milam as the occasion marked Mr. Milam’s birthday anniversary.  However,  this fact was not known until the party was almost over.  Pictured above are the honored guests, left to right,  first row:  Mrs. J. C. Kelly [Kelley], Mrs. J. W. Ragsdale, Mrs. E. M. Ainsworth, Mrs. A. D. Adams; back row,  Mrs. Walter Reese, W. H. McCullough, John Connor and Mrs. Grace Wigley.          Brad Willis
06 Jan 2010	Photos of the WW l Rich Field flagpole. I took this picture around 20 years ago when it stood in the quadrangle of Richfield (now Waco) High School. It has been relocated to some athletic fields near the school             Brad Willis
06 Jan 2010	Added Kelly, Peggy Ruth Stewart funeral Program               Brad Willis
06 Jan 2010	Grave marker of Emily Dorothy Scarborough (1878-1935) at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco. She was the author of “The Wind” which was later turned into a silent film.
06 Jan 2010	Grave marker for William Cowper Brann (1855-1898) at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco. As you know, the top (white marble) part of this marker was recently stolen.
06 Jan 2010	Thomas Edward McGinty (born 1891 in McLennan Co).  I have this unidentified photo of a possible school photo.  He is the 3rd from the left.  Do you happen to know what it's of, or why the fans?
02 Jan 2010	Added Sallie Letitia Willis (1887-1971). She was a daughter of Thomas M. and Sallie Parker Willis of Abilene, TX. She taught school in Fort Worth for many years, and is buried in Abilene’s Masonic Cemetery.                 Brad Willis
02 Jan 2010	Added Beville, Jennie, Mrs Funeral Program                     Brad Willis
02 Jan 2010	Added a photo of A photograph of Dr. Alexander Archer Beville. He is buried in Oakwood Cemetery.        Brad Willis
02 Jan 2010	Added a photo of Thomas Middlebrook Willis, 1859-1937     Brad Willis
02 Jan 2010	Added Peal, Julie May (Byers) Funeral Program     Brad Willis
01 Jan 2010	Added Montgomery, Leuallen, Jr Funeral Program        Brad Willis
01 Jan 2010	Added Sleeper, Jonelle Queen Carpenter Furneral Program          Brad Willis
31 Dec 2009	The photograph is of Todd Willis, Kenneth Germond, and Robert Germond.  It was taken on Colcord Ave. in Waco, probably in the late 1920s.  They were neighbors.   Brad Willis
31 Dec 2009	This is a photograph of May Jones & Clara Evans (on right) in June 1916, probably taken in Waco.   Brad Willis
31 Dec 2009	Waco, Texas Cotton Yard 1914    Brad Willis
18 Dec 2009	Added Funeral Record of  Love, Willie Mae     Brad Willis
18 Dec 2009	Death Recorded of Lewis,  Blache                    Ann Dickenson
18 Dec 2009	Twin brother of Mary Alzada Howard.  I have not been able to find any other information about him on census, cemetery, marriage or death records.     Sandra Fite
15 Dec 2009	Added  Hester Beck Willis Fureral Program        Brad Willis
14 Dec 2009	Started a   section:  Furneral Programs.... (the programs you get at funerals)   Added 160 Furneral Programs
01 Dec 2009	photograph of my grandfather, Roy Elmer Beck (1885-1944). He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery. This is an older photograph of him.   Brad Willis
01 Dec 2009	interesting query on top of the Crowder grave marker at First Street Cemetery.   Photo #1 Photo #2   Brad Willis
01 Dec 2009	Photo 1960 reunion of the Waco High School Class of 1910 The tall man on the back row is Champe Fitzhugh. The woman on the middle row who is standing and has a dark hat is Clara Evans Willis. “3^rd down from Clara is Buena Clinton Smith.”    Brad Willis
01 Dec 2009	Photo  ca. 1950 photograph at Waco Memorial Park.   On the left is Lucile Powell and on the right is Clara Evans.   Brad Willis
01 Dec 2009	Rev. William McKendree Lambdin  He was an early Methodist minister and is buried in First Street Cemetery. He has a Texas historical marker.  Photo   Brad Willis
01 Dec 2009	Funeral Notice of  Rev. William McKendree Lambdin         Brad Willis