Obituaries

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.

Jan 3, 2023

Wanda Lee Ashley, 89, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023, in Bryan, Texas. A memorial service will be held at 11:00am, Friday, January 20, 2023, at Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel.

She was born January 21, 1933, in Cisco, Texas to Albert and Blanche Blanton Cloud. Wanda grew up in Cisco, Texas, but moved to Waco, where she graduated from Waco High in...

Jan 2, 2023

Johnnie Eugene Jackson, II, age 55 of Eddy, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023 in Waco, Texas. There will be a memorial service at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at First Baptist Church of Eddy, Texas. JJ was born on March 6, 1967 to Johnnie Eugene, I and Dixie (Lilly) Jackson in Bloomington, Illinois. He was a...

Jan 2, 2023

Carrol W. Templeton, age 80, of Waco, Texas passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023. A memorial service for Carrol will be held Saturday, January 7, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Robinson Church of Christ, Robinson, Texas. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.connally-compton.com for the Templeton family.

Jan 2, 2023

Patty Killough, 92 passed away Monday, January 2, 2023, in Waco, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm, Friday, January 6, 2023, at Meadowbrook Baptist Church in Robinson. Visitation with the family will be from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park.

Patty was born October 27,1930 in Stanton, Texas to J. W....

Jan 1, 2023

Gregory Allen Johnson, 61, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023, in Waco.

He was born June 16, 1961, in Fort Campbell Kentucky to Lynwood and Valiene Johnson. He grew up in Blackshear, Georgia and graduated from Pierce County High School. He joined the Navy on November 14, 1979 and served for 22 years. Greg served in Gulf War and was the recipient of multiple Air medals and decorations...

Dec 30, 2022

Mary O. Pratt, age 92, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022 in Waco, Texas. Graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023 at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023 at the funeral home. Mary was born on July 26, 1930 to Olucien and Dauphine (Myers) Trahan in...

Dec 28, 2022

Anita Jeanne Smith, 96, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022, in Waco. A graveside service will be held at 10:00am, Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at Waco Memorial Park.

She was born February 1, 1926, in Duncan, Oklahoma to Andrew and Lora Bewley Neal. Anita grew up in Wichita Falls, Texas.  After high school she, followed Robbie D. Smith, her high school sweetheart, to Fort...

Dec 22, 2022

Cynthia L Baerman, age 65, of Waco, Texas passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2022. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.connally-compton.com for the Baerman family.

Dec 22, 2022

Stephen Paul Gutierrez, 68 of Waco, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2022, at his home. Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, January 17, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Waco. A visitation will be 6 to 7 p.m., Monday, January 16, with a Rosary service starting at 7 p.m. at Connally/Compton Funeral Directors in Waco. Stephen Gutierrez was born...