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Georgia Mary Martinez

Georgia Mary Martinez

Sep 7, 2025

Georgia Mary Martinez, 81, of Waco Texas, passed away on Sunday September 7th 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Visitation is from 6:00-8:00 PM on Wednesday September 10th, with Rosary at 7:00 PM at Connally Compton at 4400 W Waco Dr. Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM on Thursday September 11th at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 2621 Bagby,...

Ronald F. Bradford

Ronald F. Bradford

Aug 31, 2025

Ronald Francis Bradford was born May 7, 1943 to Francis Barto Bradford and Thelma Doris (Burnham) Bradford in Aransas Pass, Texas. He passed away August 31, 2025 at age 82. Ron was preceded in death by his parents and brother Douglas Wayne Bradford. His Celebration of Life will be held Friday, September 12, 2025 at 10am in The Chapel at...

Linda Sue Brown

Linda Sue Brown

Aug 27, 2025

Linda Sue Brown of Waco passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at the age of 75.

She was born on January 16, 1950, in Marlin, Texas, to Rufus “Bill” Williams and Dorothy Louise Cloer Williams.

Linda graduated as valedictorian from Axtell High School in 1968. After high school, she continued her education at McLennan Community College graduating with an associates degree....

Donald Ray Cook

Donald Ray Cook

Aug 25, 2025

Donald Ray Cook, born on June 16, 1955, in Waco, Texas to parents, Willis and Patricia Cook, passed on Monday, August 25, 2025.

Donald was one of seven children. He graduated from Richfield High School in 1974. He dedicated many years to the General Tire Company. When he wasn’t working, you could find him on the lake waterskiing or tinkering with...

Nancy Muhlman

Nancy Muhlman

Aug 23, 2025

Nancy Sue Muhlman, 64, of Robinson, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, August 23, 2025, surrounded by family. A celebration of life will be 10:00 A.M. Friday, August 29th, at Waco Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Cary Killough officiating. For those who cannot attend her Memorial Service, register online by clicking the link below. Visitation will be Thursday,...

Eddie Flynn Blair

Eddie Flynn Blair

Aug 21, 2025

Eddie Flynn Blair, age 72, of Georgetown, Texas passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025.

Elizabeth Arlette Wallace

Elizabeth Arlette Wallace

Aug 20, 2025

Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Arlette Wallace, 73, of Waco, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2025, surrounded by family. A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Waco Memorial Park in Robinson. All who knew Liz are welcome to attend and celebrate her life.

Born on February 17, 1952, in Arkansas City, Kansas, Liz was...

James Calvin Willard

James Calvin Willard

Aug 17, 2025

The family of James Calvin Willard, 94, rejoice in knowing that he left his earthly body and came face to face with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the evening of August 17, 2025.

Calvin leaves behind 2 daughters, a son-in-law, 2 granddaughters and their husbands, 3 great granddaughters, numerous nieces and nephews and a brother-in-law.

Calvin's spiritual life has been...

Karen L Webb

Karen L Webb

Aug 15, 2025

Karen L Webb, born on August 11, 1945, passed away on August 15, 2025, at the age of 80. Karen was a resident of Waco, Texas. A visitation will be held at Connally/Compton Funeral Directors, located at 4400 West Waco Drive, Waco, TX 76710, on August 20, 2025, from 9:00 am to 9:15 am.

Alan Richard Cease

Alan Richard Cease

Aug 12, 2025

Alan Richard Cease, age 77, of Bruceville-Eddy, Texas passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. A funeral service for Alan will be held Saturday, September 6, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Palm Mortuary - Eastern, 7600 S Eastern Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89123, followed by a committal service from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM.

Robert Charles Taplin, Sr.

Robert Charles Taplin, Sr.

Aug 10, 2025

Robert Charles Taplin, Sr., beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2025, at the age of 76. Born on February 2, 1949, in Waco to parents, David Taplin and Bernice Cleaver Taplin, Robert lived a life rich with purpose and dedication, touching the hearts of many.

A graduate of Los Angeles High School, Robert ventured into various...

Alma Lorena Villeda

Alma Lorena Villeda

Aug 10, 2025

Alma Lorena Villeda falleció el 10 de agosto de 2025 en Waco, Texas, rodeada de su familia y amistades. Nació el 27 de agosto de 1973 en San Luis Potosí, México, hija menor de Paulina Guerrero Silva y Gelacio Castillo Ríos.

Alma fue una mujer de gran corazón, generosa y con una fe inquebrantable en Dios. Su vida fue un ejemplo...

Celia Marie Austin

Celia Marie Austin

Aug 10, 2025

Celia Marie Austin, a cherished member of her community and beloved wife and sister, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2025, in Robinson.  She was born on September 8, 1940, in Gorman, Texas, to Lonnie Arthur Turner and Bertha Mae Richardson Turner, who preceded her in death.

Celia was a graduate of Waco High School, Class of 1958. Her professional life...

Colleen Michele Watkins

Colleen Michele Watkins

Aug 9, 2025

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish, as we say goodbye to Colleen Michelle Holden who pass August 9, 2025, at the age of 62. Colleen Michelle Holden was born on April 20, 1963, in Anaheim California and was the fourth child of Ann and Nicholas Holden and grew up in Waco Texas. Keeping in...

Gladys Fay Yarbrough

Gladys Fay Yarbrough

Jul 29, 2025

Gladys Fay Yarbrough, age 68 passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.

Saundra Moore Wood

Saundra Moore Wood

Jul 28, 2025

Saundra Moore Wood passed away on July 28, 2025. A reception honoring her life will be held at 5 p.m. on Thursday, August 14th at Waco Memorial Funeral Home.

Saundra was born in Waco, Texas to Fred and Leona Moore. She married Joe Wood and raised their two children - Mike and Michelle - in Denver, Colorado. Saundra returned to Waco...

Carol Jo "Jodie" Phillips

Carol Jo "Jodie" Phillips

Jul 25, 2025

Jodie Phillips of Waco, Texas, a devoted sister, beloved wife, all-giving mother, loving grandmother, generous aunt, and dear friend, passed away peacefully last week at the age of 77, after bravely fighting a prolonged illness. Beloved to all who knew her, Jodie’s life was marked by inner strength, deep compassion, and a generous spirit.

She was endlessly selfless, always putting others...

Darold Loyd Fisher

Darold Loyd Fisher

Jul 22, 2025

Darold was born October 19, 1957 to Kenneth Darold Fisher and Loydena Ruth Evartt. After high school he went to the United States Navy. He enjoyed traveling and seeing different places. Throughout his life he specialized as an auto mechanic, diesel mechanic, maintenance work, a carpenter, oil field work, and a long-haul truck driver. He took pride in his work...

Brigitte Luise Cuddigan

Brigitte Luise Cuddigan

Jul 22, 2025

Brigitte Luise Cuddigan, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, 22 July 2025, in Waco, Texas. Funeral service will be at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, 2 August 2025, at Connally/Compton Funeral Directors in Waco, Texas with Reverend JT Miller officiating. Interment will be in Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver, Colorado. Visitation will be at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, 2 August...

Gloria Fay Miller-Barr

Gloria Fay Miller-Barr

Jul 20, 2025

Gloria Fay Miller-Barr, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2025, in West Texas at the age of 76. Born on February 24, 1949, in San Saba, Texas, to AC Miller and Golden Maudena Cole Miller. Gloria lived a life full of faith, family, and fierce love.

A woman of deep spiritual conviction and a...

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