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Virginia S. Benavidez

Virginia S. Benavidez

Jun 30, 2014

Virginia S. Benavidez, 86, of San Antonio, died Monday, June 30, 2014. Graveside Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, July 12, 2014 at Santa Cruz Cemetery in Riesel. Memorial Mass will be 7 p.m., Saturday, July 12, 2014 at St. Francis Catholic Church. Visitation and Rosary will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 11th at Connally/Compton Funeral Directors.Mrs. Benavidez...

Janie Kathryn Fuentes

Janie Kathryn Fuentes

Jun 26, 2014

Janie Kathryn "Vern" Fuentes, 64, passed away in Bryan, Texas, June 26, 2014.Memorial Services will be held 10:30a.m., Monday, June 30, at Connally Compton Funeral Directors Chapel.Janie was born November 2, 1949 to Gloria (Reichardt) and Eugene Pavelka in Waco, Texas. She enjoyed gardening, fishing, and listening to George Strait. Every Sunday Janie cooked a big meal for her family...

Gilbert Lee Rucker

Gilbert Lee Rucker

Jun 18, 2014

Gilbert Lee Rucker, 85, passed away June 18, in Waco.Funeral services will be 12:30p.m., Friday, June 20, at Connally Compton Funeral Directors Chapel.Burial will follow in Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen, 3:00p.m., June 20, 2014.Gilbert was born August 27, 1928 to William Clifton and Velma (Leopard) Rucker in Henderson, Texas. He served five years in the US Air...

Betty June Burt

Betty June Burt

Jun 17, 2014

To Those I LoveWhen I am gone, release me, let me go. You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears. Just be happy that we had so many years. I gave you my love, you can only guess, how much you gave to me in happiness. I thank you for the love you each have shown, but now it's time...

Charles Hulen Bynum

Charles Hulen Bynum

Jun 16, 2014

Charles "Buster" Hulen Bynum passed away peacefully in Waco, Texas.Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 18, at Connally Compton Funeral Directors Chapel with son-in-law, Dave Davis, officiating. Burial will follow in Restland Cemetery in Gatesville, Texas.The Family will receive visitors one hour prior to the service.Charles was born in Pearl, Texas November 3, 1923 to William and Octavia...

Margie Lee Tubbs Brink

Margie Lee Tubbs Brink

Jun 3, 2014

Margie Lee (Brink) Tubbs, 94, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2014 in Granbury. Service: 11 a.m. Monday in Connally-Compton Funeral Chapel in Waco, Texas. Interment: Rosemound cemetery in Waco. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, June 8, at Connally Compton Funeral Home.Memorials: The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Hunting's Disease foundation.Margie was born...

Evelyn Argabright

Evelyn Argabright

Jun 2, 2014

Evelyn Argabright, 88, passed away June 2, 2014 in Dallas. She was born April 23, 1926 in Lubbock, Texas to William Clarence and Josie Frances (Graham) Plunkett. Evelyn was a devout Christian who cared for everyone. Anytime times got bad you could hear her say "Well Praise the Lord Anyway!" She cared for her family and was the sweetest mother...

Rosia Estelle Martin

Rosia Estelle Martin

May 31, 2014

Rosia E. Martin, 93, of Bryan, formerly of Waco, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2014 in a local hospital. Graveside services will be 2:00 PM, Thursday, June 5, 2014 in Rosemound Cemetery with the Reverends Donald Phelps and Elvis Cureton officiating. Mrs. Martin was born on May 17, 1921 in Jewett, Texas to Loyd and Etter (Woodall) Phelps. She was...

Barbara Ann Cohn

Barbara Ann Cohn

May 30, 2014

Barbara Ann Cohn, 82, of Eddy, passed away Friday, May 30, 2014 at her residence. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Thursday, June 5, 2014 at Connally/Compton Funeral Directors with the Reverend David Story officiating. Interment will follow in Waco Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 5:00 - 8:00 PM, on Wednesday, June 4th at the funeral home.Mrs....

William James Hanson

William James Hanson

May 27, 2014

William James HansonDecember 13, 1950 – May 27, 2014Bill Hanson, 63, of Round Rock, departed Tuesday in Waco. Visitation in Waco will be Friday, May 30, 5:00-7:00 pm at Connally/Compton Funeral Home. Visitation in Austin will be at Bethany UMC on Saturday from 8:30-9:30 am. Celebration of Life will be at Bethany UMC at 10:00am Saturday, followed by graveside services...

Betty Myrtle Ochoa

Betty Myrtle Ochoa

May 26, 2014

On May 26, 2014 Betty Myrtle (Brunson) Ochoa surrounded by her loved ones went home to be with her Lord and Savior.Funeral services will be at Connally/Compton Funeral Directors Chapel in Waco with Pastor Deryl LeBlanc officiating at Friday, May 30 at 2:00 p.m.Visitation with the family will be at Connally /Compton Funeral home from 6:00p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on...

Maritia Shaw Allcorn Leath

Maritia Shaw Allcorn Leath

May 25, 2014

Maritia Shaw Allcorn Leath passed from this earth and into her Savior's presence on Sunday, May 25, 2014, at the age of ninety-one. She was a resident at the Sodalis Elder Living Center in Waco having relocated from Arlington, Texas, one year ago. A memorial service is planned for Saturday, May 31, at 11:00am at Davis Morris Funeral Home Chapel...

Robert Harris Stewart

Robert Harris Stewart

May 21, 2014

Robert Harris Stewart, much loved and devoted father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed on peacefully on May 21, 2014 at the age of 86. He was born at his Grandma Jenny's home in Ft. Worth, Texas, but lived most of his life in Waco. He attended Brook Ave. Elementary, West Jr. High School, and Waco High where he lettered in basketball,...

Jose Julian Alonzo

Jose Julian Alonzo

May 20, 2014

Jose Julian Alonzo, 86, passed away surrounded by family May 20, 2014 in Waco.Mass of Christian Burial will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 23, 2014 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Boniface Onjefu as Celebrant. Burial will follow at Rosemound Cemetery.Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, May 22, 2014 the Rosary Recited at 7:00...

Donald Wayne Guthrie

Donald Wayne Guthrie

May 18, 2014

Donald Wayne Guthrie, 71 years old, passed away Sunday May 18, 2014Graveside services will be held at 11:00am, Friday May 23, 2014 at McGregor Cemetery.Donald was born to Pinkney and Vera Guthrie in Waco, Texas on August 11, 1942. He attended Midway Schools and specialized in Mechanical work most his life. Donald was proceeded in death by his parents; sisters,...

Khoi Minh Tran

Khoi Minh Tran

May 16, 2014

Arrangements under the direction of Connally-Compton Funeral Directors, Waco, TX.

Betty Alice Ables

Betty Alice Ables

May 13, 2014

Betty Alice (Baynes) Ables, 82, passed away in Temple, Texas May 13, 2014.Graveside Services will be 2:30 p.m., Saturday, May 17, 2014 at Rosemound Cemetery in Waco, Texas.The Family will receive visitors from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday May 17, 2014 at Connally/Compton Funeral Directors in Waco, Texas.Betty was born March 1, 1932 in El Paso, Texas to Leora...

Gertrude D Sanchez

Gertrude D Sanchez

May 13, 2014

Gertrude D. Sanchez, of Waco, was received into the loving arms of our father, Tuesday, May 13, 2014, surrounded by her family. A Memorial/Celebration of Life service was held Friday, May 16, at Brookview Church of Christ attended by family and friends.Gertrude was born June 22, 1929 in Waco, to Benito and Gertrude D. Garcia. Gertrude attended Waco Schools and...

Jack Madison Curry

Jack Madison Curry

May 4, 2014

Jack Madison Curry, 60, of Waco, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2014 at his residence with his family by his side. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM, Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at Connally/Compton Funeral Directors with the Reverend Tim Jarrell officiating. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 9:00 PM on Tuesday, May...

Bernice Jantz Chambers

Bernice Jantz Chambers

May 3, 2014

Bernice Chambers, 98, went to her heavenly Father on Saturday, May 3, 2014. She will be buried in Oakwood Cemetery.She was born in Elm Mott, Texas, daughter of the late Ludwig and Emma Jantz. She graduated from Waco High School. She married Joe B. Chambers and they remained joyfully united for 51 years until his death. She loved being a...

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