Princeton DeShawn Awbrey
Aug 24, 2023
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Princeton De’Shawn Awbrey, 33, passed away August 24, 2023, in tragic accident, in Waco, Texas. He was born December 20, 1989, in Chickasha, Oklahoma. He was the beloved son of Francie “Terre´” Awbrey and Jackie Lee Melvin.
Princeton was a remarkable individual who lived life to the fullest and was known for his...
Doris Helen Thompson
Aug 18, 2023
Doris Helen Thompson, born September 6th, 1931 in Mart, TX, passed away peacefully in her sleep at Ridgecrest Retirement Center on Friday August 18th, 2023. "It's not easy being a mother. If it were easy, fathers would do it.", a quote from one of her favorite shows, the Golden Girls. Doris, was the name friends and most the family called...
Victor Manuel Sandoval Arratia
Aug 5, 2023
Victor Manuel Sandoval, 61, of Waco passed away Saturday, August 5, 2023 at Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest. Visitation will be from 5pm to 8pm Wednesday, August 16 at Waco Memorial Funeral Home, with a brief service beginning at 6pm.
Sr. Sandoval was born September 25, 1961 in Rio Grande Zacatecas Mexico to Manuel Sandoval Salcedo and Amanda Arratia...
Jeffrey Lester Frerichs
Aug 4, 2023
Jeffrey Lester Frerichs, a lifetime mechanic, and resident of Nocona, Texas, went to be with the Lord on August 4, 2023 in Robinson surrounded by his family after a short battle with cancer.
Visitation will be held on August 10, 2023 from 6pm-8pm at Waco Memorial Funeral Home at 6623 S. IH 35, Robinson, TX 76706. A Celebration of Life...
Tommie Lyverne Zahorik
Aug 1, 2023
Tommie Zahorik,99, of Bruceville passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on August 1, 2023.
Tommie was born in Hillsboro, Texas on March 3, 1924, to Leslie Allen and Annie Mae Wood. She graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1942. She met the love of her life, Gordon Zahorik, a Ft. Hood soldier, as she was walking home...
Mary E. Graham
Jul 29, 2023
We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Mary E. Graham, age 77 of Waco, Texas. She passed away at an inpatient hospice facility on July 29th, 2023, after a valiant fight with a rare sarcoma cancer. She was born on July 31st, 1945 to Robert Graham Jr (Bob) and Letha Hall Graham in Memphis, TX. Mary was well known...
Bobbie Lee Taylor
Jul 29, 2023
Bobbie Lee Taylor, 96 of Waco, passed away July 29, 2023 in Hewitt, Texas. Graveside service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 4, 2023 at Hillcrest Cemetery in Temple with Erin Conaway officiating. Visitation will be from 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Thursday, August 3, 2023 at the funeral home. Bobbie was born on June 3, 1927 to Harry and...
Wanda Janell Tunmire
Jul 26, 2023
Wanda Janell Tunmire, 88, of Waco passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023. Services will be Monday, July 31, 2023 at 1PM at Waco Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will start at 12PM, prior to the service.
Wanda was born July 2, 1935 in Lorena to Abe and Mildred Smith. She attended Waco schools where she met Earl Lee Tunmire, Sr. They...
Ruby Joyce Sutkowski
Jul 22, 2023
Ruby Joyce Buro Sutkowski, 97 of Purmela, Texas received her heavenly wings and passed away surrounded by her family on Saturday, July 22. 2023. Funeral service will be held at Peace Lutheran Church officiating by Pastor Garrett Smith at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, July 27, 2023. Burial will follow in Waco Memorial Park. The family will receive visitors from 6-8 p.m....
Mozelle A. Parker
Jul 19, 2023
Lottie Mozelle Alexander Parker, left this earth on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at the age of 99, having served her family and the Lord for many years. Mozelle was born on October 31, 1923 in Groesbeck, Texas to Lela Bell Lankford and John Marvin Alexander, the oldest of six children. She lived in Groesbeck, Texas while growing up where she...
Frank Villa Trevino
Jul 16, 2023
Frank Villa Trevino, age 98 passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023. Frank was born in Chicago, Illinois. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.connally-compton.com for the Trevino family.
Donna Raye Page (Ledbetter)
Jul 15, 2023
Donna Page, 68, of Woodway, passed away on July 15, 2023, at her home surrounded by family. Per Donna's wishes, a memorial service will not be held.
Donna was born on March 29, 1955 in Waco, to Wilfred and Frances Ledbetter. Donna attended Waco schools and graduated from high school in Tennessee. On September 1, 1979, Donna married Mickey Page....
Patricia B. Wright
Jul 9, 2023
It is with great sadness that the family of Patricia Buchanan Wright announce her passing on Sunday July 09, 2023.
Patricia was born on February 05,1947 in Waco, Texas to Lt. Colonel Ulmer Lawson Buchanan (Jack) and Vivian Boyd Erklin Buchanan.
Patricia lived in Waco, Novato CA, Okinawa, Craig Air Force Base and Wiesbaden, Germany before her father retired from...
Brenda Joyce o'Leary
Jul 7, 2023
Brenda Joyce Threlkeld o’Leary, 72, of Waco passed away Friday, July 7, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Brenda was born June 8, 1951 in Waco to the late James Earl and Estherlene Florene (Rogas) Threlkeld. She attended school in Robinson, graduating in 1969. Brenda went on to become a travel agent, fulfilling the vacation dreams of many. She was an amazingly...
Robert Bruce West
Jul 7, 2023
Robert Bruce West, 62 of Waco, passed away on Friday, July 7. 2023. Celebration of life will be Saturday, July 15, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Connally/Compton Funeral Directors with Reverend David Cozart Officiating and Military Honor to follow. Robert was born on May 3, 1961 to Leslie Allen and Barbara Jean (Bruner) West in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. He graduated...
Concepcion Morin Almanza
Jul 6, 2023
Concepcion “Connie” Morin Almanza, 79, of Waco passed away Thursday, July 6, 2023. Funeral services are scheduled for 10 am on Thursday, July 13 at Waco Memorial Funeral Home with burial to follow at Waco Memorial Park. Pastor David Tenberg will officiate. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 12 from 6pm to 8pm at the funeral home.
Connie was born January...
Kenneth Louie Johnson
Jul 5, 2023
Kenneth Louie Johnson, aka “Pop”, 81, of Waco passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2023. Visitation will be from 6 to 8pm Monday, July 10 at Waco Memorial Funeral Home. Graveside services will be Tuesday, July 11 at 10am Moody Cemetery.
Pop is survived by his son, David Johnson and wife, Lisa; grandchildren, Alexis, Aaron, and Brandon; 12 great grandchildren; sister,...
David Torres Salinas
Jun 26, 2023
Mr. David Torres Salinas, 70, of Waco passed away Monday, June 26, 2023 at his residence.
A graveside service with military honors will be 2:00 pm on Friday, July 7, 2023 at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery, 11463 Tx-195, Killeen, Texas 76542. All planning to attend should meet us at the cemetery at 1:45pm.
Visitation times for Mr....
Robbie Jean Williams
Jun 25, 2023
Robbie Jean Lochridge Williams, 95, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2023 in Grapevine, Texas. Funeral services will be Saturday, July 15 at 10am at Waco Memorial Funeral Home with burial to follow at Waco Memorial Park. A meal and continued fellowship will follow in the Waco Memorial Reception Center.
Robbie was born on April 28, 1928 to Cooper and Zava...
Clifford V. Halstead
Jun 18, 2023
Clifford Vincent Halstead passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, June 18, 2023.
“Well done, good and faithful servant!” Matthew 25:23
Clifford was born on February 17, 1941, in Houston, TX to Maurine and Clifford Halstead Sr. He grew up in Corpus Christi, TX. He was drafted in the Army in 1963 and proudly served his country in...
