Obituaries

Feb 24, 2023

Shirley Jean Dawson Reese left this earth on Friday, February 24. She was 86 years old. Shirley was born in St. Louis, Missouri … attended high school in Arkansas … and, was so very happy to move to Texas for her college education. She met Roland Reese at a mixer between Texas State College for Women (later to be known...

Feb 22, 2023

Troy H. Davidson, Jr. passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023 with family surrounding him at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Waco, Texas. Connally/Compton Funeral Directors in Waco, Texas will be handling the services on Saturday, February 25, 2023 with a visitation at 1:00 PM and the service at 2:00 PM. A Graveside Memorial/Interment will be held in Piggott,...

Feb 18, 2023

Melvin Baker left us Feb. 18, 2023, leaving behind a legion of heartbroken family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 12:00pm, Friday, February 24, 2023, at Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, with visitation an hour prior to the service.

He was born in Crawford, the seventh of eight children of Henry and Bertha Mae (Plemons) Baker. Graduating from...

Feb 18, 2023

Frances Amick, a resident of Waco, passed peacefully to the arms of Jesus on February 18, 2023 at the age 98. She was born on February 6, 1925 in Danville, Virginia to Harvey and Elsie Coppridge Frances spent most of her early years in North Carolina, where she graduated from High Point High School in 1942, as class salutatorian. During...

Feb 17, 2023

Gloria “Granny” Clydine Arthur of Waco, Texas leapt into the arms of her Savior on Friday morning, February 17. Services will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Saint Matthew Lutheran Church at 800 N. New Road in Waco, Texas. Services will be live streamed for those who cannot attend.

Clydine was born on November 28, 1927,...

Feb 16, 2023

Linda Ruth Richards, age 79, of Waco, Texas passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.connally-compton.com for the Richards family.

Feb 9, 2023

Eleazar Segura, age 62, of Waco, Texas passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.connally-compton.com for the Segura family.

Feb 5, 2023

Anne Marie Cleavelin, age 85, of Waco, Texas passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.connally-compton.com for the Cleavelin family.

Jan 30, 2023

Otho Neil Hopkins, Jr. 90, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023, in Waco. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm, Monday, February 6, 2022, at Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel.

He was born June 23, 1932, in Waco, Texas to Otha and Mary Evelyn Hopkins.

Neil grew up in Waco and graduated from Waco High School in 1950. After high school, he joined the United...

Jan 29, 2023

Monroe Johnson Jr. of Waco, Texas passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023. Celebration of service will be 11:00 AM, Thursday, February 2, 2023 at the Church of the Open Door. Monroe Johnson Jr. was born on December 17, 1954 in Waco, Texas to Monroe Johnson and Faye Davilla Garcia. He was the youngest of 5 children. He loved all of...

Jan 26, 2023

Francis B. Rives, age 70, of Mc Gregor, Texas passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023. Francis was born in New York, New York. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.connally-compton.com for the Rives family.

Jan 25, 2023

Louise Mae Rose Willis, was born in Waco, Texas on August 28, 1923 to Guy Burleson Rose and Florence Welch Rose and passed away at her home on January 25, 2023. Graveside services will be 11:00 AM, Monday, January 30, 2023 in Rosemound Cemetery with the Reverend Jeff Wyers officiating. She was raised by her great grandmother Julia Copeland, Aunt...

Jan 23, 2023

Mary Rhodes, 73, of Waco, went to Heaven January 23, 2023. Visitation will be held at 10:00am, Friday, January 27, 2023, at Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel. Funeral services will follow at 11:00am.

She was born March 20, 1949, in Waco, to Willard and Lila Hogan Hurst. Mary grew up in Waco and graduated from Waco High...

Jan 12, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Helen Louise Hoven. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 10, 2023

Becky Sue Nichols, age 71 of Waco, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 in Woodway, Texas. Memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Robinson, Texas. Becky was born on May 12, 1951 to Leon and Billie (Wolaver) Barber in Italy, Texas. She was a longtime resident of Waco. Becky...

Jan 9, 2023

Sandra Tyler Jones was born in Houston, Tx on April 13, 1955 to Lillie Mae and William Tyler. She was the youngest of five children from this union. Sandra was brought up in a Christian home and taught to put God first in all that she does. She was a loving person with a heart for giving. She was baptized...

Jan 7, 2023

Mr. Donald Wayne Moore, age 70 of Marlin, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023 in Riesel, Texas. Funeral will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 11th, 2023 at Adams Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 10th, 2023 at Adams Funeral Home. Donald was born...

Jan 6, 2023

William "Bill" Bryant McMinn passed away January 6, 2023 at his home in Waco. He was born in Dallas to Bryant and Mildred McMinn, and was a loving son and brother, with a big heart. Bill graduated from Sunset High School and attended Baylor University. He owned and operated his own restaurant in Tyler. Some of his favorite things...

Jan 3, 2023

Moises Moreno Salazar, 55, passed away, Monday, January 3, 2023, in Waco. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00am, Thursday, January 3, 2023, at Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park.

Moises was born December 24, 1967, in Col Felipe Angeles, Zacatequas to Ezequiel and Rebecca Moreno. He grew up in Los Angeles, California. He began work for Quality Craftsmen as...

Jan 3, 2023

Betty Joyce Pack Eyerley, formerly of Austin, TX, met her heavenly father January 3, 2023, at the age of 91, in Waco, TX.

Betty was born May 12, 1931, in Waco, to Charles Leroy “Skinny” Pack and Eva Marie Rylas Pack. She grew up in Waco and attended Waco High, where she enjoyed playing the saxophone.