Everyday we see the greatest generation fade further away as the few remaining World War 2 veterans reach the end of their ...

Florencio Davila, a World War II veteran, died recently at age 99. His dying wish was to be buried with full military honors, ...

Florencio Davila, 99, fought in WWII. Government shutdown blocked funeral honors request until a group at Fort Hood stepped ...

Some recent military funerals in the region are not including full military honors because of the federal government shutdown ...

He stepped up when his country called upon him to fight in World War II, and now his family and community have rallied to ...

A Texas community helped secure a military funeral for WWII veteran Florencio Davila after his family feared the government ...

The World War II veteran will receive full military honors after his family and community stepped in during a government ...

Private First Class Florencio Davila served in the Army during WWII where he deployed to the Philippines before being ...

A Waco family and their community came together to ensure a World War II veteran received the military honors he deserved ...

PFC Davila’s family and neighbors ensured his final wish for a military funeral would not be denied by government delays.

Service 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025, at Rozelle-Johnson Funeral Service. Visitation from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. McFERRAN, JOHN R. — 84, of Elwood, died Oct. 18, 2025.