William Christopher "Chris" Spicer
Sep 2, 2024
William Christopher Spicer, known to many as Chris, passed away on September 2, 2024, at the age of 38. He was born on March 2, 1986, in Waco, Texas, to Joann Woodruff and William Russell Spicer. Chris grew up in Robinson, Texas, where he made countless memories and lifelong friendships. He graduated from Robinson High School in 2004 and later...
David Bryan Mules
Sep 1, 2024
David (Dave) Mules went to heaven on September 1st, 2024. Dave was born in Ft Wayne Indiana. He was baptized into the Nazarene Church. As a young man, he served honorably in the US Army for four years. He received the GI Bill and utilized that to received three college degrees.
He is survived by his loving wife of 24 years,...
Shirley Rose Watson
Sep 1, 2024
Shirley Rose Watson, 85, passed away on September 1, 2024, at her home in Golinda, Texas.
Born on March 3, 1939, in a Waco police car traveling at 75 miles per hour, Shirley was dubbed the “patrol car baby” and was on the front page of the local newspaper. That’s quite an entrance! Shirley was the daughter of Ruby Ward Cromwell...
Larry Fadal
Aug 30, 2024
Larry Fadal (Lawrence Paul) was born at Hillcrest Hospital in Waco, Texas to Rosemary Abbott and Mitchell William Fadal, Sr. He graduated from Nitro High School in West Virginia in 1970, and served in the United States Army. Following in his father's footsteps he was an Insurance and Financial Services Representative for over 25 years. He retired in 1999. He...
Gladys Louise Mcclure
Aug 30, 2024
Gladys Louise McClure, age 80 passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024.
Mary Ann Jones
Aug 29, 2024
Mary Ann Jones, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully August 29, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and laughter. Born on December 31, 1940, in Waco, Texas, she was named after the compassionate nurse who brought her into the world. A proud graduate of Waco High in 1958, Mary Ann continued her education at North...
Mary Elizabeth Hughes
Aug 28, 2024
On August 28th, 2024, Mary Elizabeth Hughes (maiden name Ragland) passed at the age of 93 years. She was born on a Sunday, July 12th, 1931, in Groesbeck, Texas.
The services will be at the Waco Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Viewing will be at 10:00 AM, with the service to follow at 11:00.
Mary was the ninth of 11 children, and she...
Karen Dale Rivera
Aug 25, 2024
Karen Dale Rivera, age 79, of Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024. Karen was born in Columbus, Ohio.
Dawn Joyce Luecke (Briggs)
Aug 24, 2024
Dawn Joyce Luecke (Briggs) July 27, 1948 – August 24, 2024. Dawn (76) of Waco, Texas passed away in Coral Rehab nursing home Saturday. Born in Watkins Glen, NY to Clayton and Mary Briggs and was the second youngest of her 8 other siblings.
In her early years she lived in Watkins Glen, NY where she was a waitress, worked the...
Gloria C. Sedillo
Aug 23, 2024
Gloria C. Sedillo, age 72, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024 with her family by her side. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Benji officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. with Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at Connally/Compton...
Robert A. "Robbie" Walton
Aug 19, 2024
August 19, 2024, Robert Walton went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Robert was a very loving and kind soul that loved his family and friends, especially his grandchildren. He loved to fish and be outdoors, dance and just enjoy life. He also enjoyed riding horses and going on trail rides with his Mississippi family and...
George Frank Sykora
Aug 18, 2024
George Frank Sykora, 83, of Waco passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024. Services will be Friday, August 23, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Waco Memorial Funeral Home with visitation beginning at 10:00 AM. Private interment will follow at Waco Memorial Park.
George was born January 30, 1941 in Falls County to Charlie Victor Sykora and Mary Theresa Pavelka Sykora. He graduated...
Cheryl Elaine Retzlaff
Aug 16, 2024
Cheryl Elaine Retzlaff, age 77, of Wylie, was born on January 16, 1947, in Waco, Texas, and passed away on August 16, 2024. She fought a very courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. She graduated from Chilton High School and later, Central City Commercial College. Cheryl met the love of her life, Ruben Maurice Retzlaff, and they were married on March...
June Powers
Aug 14, 2024
June Geraldine Smith was born Sept. 10, 1935, in China Spring, to Bessie Louise Stubblefield and Ira Bradford Smith. On Oct. 20, 1951 she married Vinson Earl Powers. June was kind, caring, and loved her family. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Earl "Sonny" Powers, son Vinson; daughter Lydia; 2 sisters Doris Hodges and Jeaneen Terrell 1...
Jp Motley, Jr.
Aug 11, 2024
JP Motley, Jr., age 91, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024 in Waco, Texas. Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 15, 2024 at Connally/Compton Funeral Directors with Reverend David Cozart officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time. Mr. Motley was born on March 22, 1933 to James Pendleton and Idora (Bonner) Motley in...
Brenda Barnes Wachtendorf
Aug 5, 2024
Brenda Barnes Wachtendorf, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, age 76, passed away on August 5, 2024 at her home with her family by her side.
Visitation will be Friday, August 9, 2024 from 6pm to 8pm at Waco Memorial Funeral Home. Services will be Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 10am at the funeral home with burial to follow at Waco Memorial...
Wanda E. Schoellkopf
Jul 30, 2024
Wanda Ethelene Schoellkopf of West, TX, passed on July 30, 2024 at the age of 95, after a long battle with complications with Dementia. Wanda developed Aspiration pneumonia mid July and was hospitalized up until July 22, 2024 . She was discharged back to West Rest Haven to live out the rest of her life under palliative care, which ended...
Lakirkus S Franks
Jul 27, 2024
Lakirkus S Franks, age 65, of Elm Mott, Texas passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024. A visitation for Lakirkus will be held Thursday, August 1, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Connally-Compton Funeral Directors, 4400 W Waco Dr, Waco, Texas 76710.
Lakirkus S Franks
Jul 27, 2024
Lakirkus S. Franks, age 65, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024 in Waco, Texas. Graveside service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 2, 2024 at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco, Texas. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at Connally/Compton Funeral Directors in Waco, Texas. Sandy was born on May 9, 1959 to...
