Obituaries

Dec 22, 2014

Betty Christine Doyle Lewis was born on July 16, 1919 in Wolfe City, Texas. She passed away on December 22, 2014 in Kingsland, Texas. Betty was a faithful member of Grace Temple Baptist Church, Waco, Texas for several years. She faithfully served at Waco High School and Richter Elementary school. Betty and husband, Derwood, founded Lewis Drive Inn in Pecos,...

Dec 12, 2014

Reuben Padilla, 55, went to his heavenly home surrounded by family December 12, 2014.A memorial service will be held 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 20, 2014 at Connally Compton Funeral Directors Chapel.Reuben was born September 30, 1959 in Waco, Texas to Willie and Margaret (Rangel) Padilla.Reuben graduated from Jefferson Moore High School in Waco, TX in 1978. He worked at General...

Dec 8, 2014

Lena Jane Capps, 69, of Waco passed away peacefully from this life to be with the Lord on December 8, 2014. She was surrounded by her loving family. 

There will be a family inurnment on Monday, December 8, 2025 at 1:00pm at Waco Memorial Park.

Lena was born September 21, 1945 in Conroe, Texas to Henry and Edna Bullard Sumner. She was...

Dec 5, 2014

Sevela Michelle Perry-Walker, affectionately known as "Chelle", was reared by the late Bettye R. Taylor Dowdy and Rev. Melvin Dowdy. Being an only child, she was loved dearly by her mother. She and her mother had a very special relationship and she supported her every endeavor. Even though her parents took care of her and loved her dearly, she as...

Dec 4, 2014

Lawrence Dale Tilton passed away Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014 in Waco, Tx. at his daughter's home.A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Dec. 16th 2014 at Resthaven Memorial Chapel in Lubbock Tx. Located at 5740 19th Street, Lubbock, Tx. At Larry's request he wanted a simple celebration of his life. Larry was Catholic. Father Peter, who is a...

Dec 2, 2014

Lonnie Verlan Griffith, 86, passed away from cancer in Houston, TX December 2, 2014.Funeral Services will be held 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 4, at Lakewood Christian Church with Rev. James N. Cotton officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m., December 4, at Lakewood Christian Church.Lonnie was born in Floydada, Texas, May 29, 1928 to Elige...

Dec 2, 2014

Eddie Pearl Lynch Smith was born 11-15-1919 in Waco, Texas. She joined her husband and others who had gone above on 12-2-14. Visitation will be 12-4-14 from 6 to 8 pm. A vigil will be held at 7 pm in the Connally-Compton Chapel. The service will be at 2 pm with interment at Oakwood Cemetery following. The Reverend Sharron Cox...

Nov 29, 2014

Cleo Thompson of West, TX died peacefully in her sleep to go be her Lord and Savior, Nov. 29, 2014.Graveside services will be held 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 2, at Chapel Hill Memorial Park with Rev. Al Zindermanis officiating.The family will receive friends 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 2, at Connally Compton Funeral Directors.Cleo was born in Dublin,...

Nov 28, 2014

Lawrence Bouldin "Buck" Bowers, 94, passed away November 28, 2014 surrounded by his loving family.Graveside services will be held 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 1, at Moody Cemetery.The family will receive friends 6 to 8:00 p.m., November 30, at Connally Compton Funeral Directors. Buck was born September 5, 1920 to Jake and Artie (Bouldin) Bowers in Waelder, Texas. He was a...

Nov 25, 2014

Fill Not your HeartsFill not your hearts with pain and sorrow, but remember me in every tomorrow. Remember the joy, the laughter, the smiles; I've only gone to rest a little while. Although my leaving causes pain and grief, my going has eased my hurt and given me relief. So dry your eyes and remember me, not as I am...

Nov 24, 2014

At 84, Harvey Pierce of Waco, TX, and formerly of San Antonio, TX, passed away on November 24, 2014.Visitation will be Friday, November 28, 2014 from 11:30 to 12:30 pm at Connally-Compton Funeral Home, 4400 West Waco Dr., followed by graveside services, 1:00 pm, at Oakwood Cemetery, 2124 S 5th St, Waco. A graduate of Waco High School in 1950,...

Nov 21, 2014

Antonio "Tony" Garcia, 62, went to be with the Lord November 21, 2014.Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 26, at Connally Compton Funeral Directors Chapel with Augustine and Yolanda Romero officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery.Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, November 25, at Connally Compton Funeral Directors.Tony was born in Waco,...

Nov 20, 2014

Mrs. Eudora Nell HawkinsEudora Nell Hawkins went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 20, 2014. She was 90 years old. She is survived by her daughter; Linda Nell Bray and her grandsons; Scott Brown and Jeff Brown and his wife, Ashley. She is also survived by her sister; Virginia Jantz and 5 great grandchildren; Jacob, Ethan,...

Nov 20, 2014

Mary J. (Hernandez) Padilla, 72, of Waco, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2014 at her residence. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM, Monday, November 24, 2014 at Connally/Compton Funeral Directors with Pastor Tony Chavez officiating. Interment will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 23rd from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the funeral home.Mrs....

Nov 19, 2014

Nov 15, 2014

Henry passed peacefully Saturday, 15 November, at his home with family in attendance.A veteran of the Army and the Texas National Guard, he served with honor and distinction with 35 years of service to State and country.He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Martha Lynn Farmer, two sons, Larry Farmer and Henry Farmer, Jr., three daughters, Jenny Bohannon...

Nov 12, 2014

Aurora F. Reyes-Mignosa, 90, died peacefully Wednesday, November 12, 2014. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, November 17 at St. Louis Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation and Rosary from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, November 15 at Connally/Compton Funeral Home. Aurora was born August 10, 1924 in Manila, Philippines to Mariano and Atanacia...

Nov 11, 2014

Nova Laverl Allen, 95, passed away Nov. 11, 2014 at a local hospital.Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, Nov 13, at Connally Compton Funeral Directors Chapel. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery.Visitation will be held Wednesday, Nov 12, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Connally Compton Funeral Directors.Nova was born in Moody, May 1, 1919 to Frank and Effie...

Nov 7, 2014

Janice Alvern Grimmett Lankford, 96, passed away peacefully on Friday Nov. 7, 2014 in Waco. Funeral Service will be held at 2:00p.m., on Friday, Nov. 14 in at Connally Compton Funeral Directors Chapel, with Chase Caldwell, minister of Lacy Lakeview Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery.Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., on Thursday, Nov. 13,...

Nov 3, 2014

Miller M. Carlile died Nov 3, 2014 at Scott and White Hospital in Temple, Texas. Private burial was held in the family plot in Rosemound Cemetery.The family invites you to a visitation and reception on Thursday, Nov 6 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Connally Compton Funeral Directors Reception Hall.Miller was born February 5, 1921, the 6th child of...