Obituaries

Nov 24, 2022

Maria Elena Garcia, 66, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022 in Waco. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Benji officiating. Interment to follow in Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. with rosary at 5:00 p.m. Monday, November 28, 2022...

Nov 23, 2022

Janet Marie Pomarico, 86, of Waco, Texas passed away peacefully in her home on November 23rd surrounded by family.

Janet was born on June 27, 1936, to Ralph & Ruth Colgan Pendleton in Beacon, New York. Janet graduated from Beacon High School in 1954, where she met the love of her life, Robert Pomarico.

In...

Nov 23, 2022

Terry Wayne Franks, 64 of Waco, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2022 in Waco. Graveside service will be at 1:00 p.m. on December 1, 2022 at Oakwood Cemetery with Reverend Greg Brumit. Terry was born to Charles and Audrey in Waco, Texas. He was a Waco native and loved his hometown. Terry owned and operated a local electrical business serving...

Nov 21, 2022

We are saddened to announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, and Papa and friend Ralph Rodriguez. He died at the age of 79 on November 21, 2022. Ralph passed peacefully with loved ones by his side and joined our Heavenly Father and preceded loved ones in Heaven. There will be a private Mass of Christian Burial. Ralph Rodriguez...

Nov 18, 2022

Antonio Teretto Granados-Marin, age 0 days, of Waco, Texas passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022. Antonio was born in Waco, Texas. A funeral service for Antonio will be held Saturday, November 26, 2022 at 9:00 AM at Connally-Compton Funeral Directors, 4400 W Waco Dr, Waco, Texas 76710. Following the funeral service will be an interment at Oakwood Cemetery, 2124...

Nov 18, 2022

Earlene Hollingshead Giles, 84, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2022. The family will receive family and friends from 10am to 12pm on Monday November 28, 2022 at Connally/Compton Funeral Directors in Waco. Graveside Service will be held at 1pm on Monday at Waco Memorial Park Cemetery. Earlene was born on July 10, 1938 in Brownwood, Tx to Tom and...

Nov 18, 2022

Nov 17, 2022

Melinda Ramos, 52, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2022 in Waco, Texas. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Monday, November 21, 2022 with Father Benji Officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. with Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Sunday, November 20, 2022 at the funeral home. Mindy was born...

Nov 11, 2022

On Friday, November 11, 2022, C.E. 'Butch' Boucher, loving husband and father, lost his battle with cancer and passed away at the age of 72. C.E. was born in Waco on July 2, 1950. He served in the United States Air Force from 1973 to 1983 followed by the Air Force reserve until 1987. C.E. also dedicated 45 years to...

Nov 9, 2022

Bertha Jane Polston , "Jane", 72, went to be with the Lord on Nov. 11th, 2022 after a brief courageous struggle with cancer. Private burial Nov 14th at Rosemound Cemetery in Waco, Tx alongside her Foster Parents, Mr and Mrs Ruth and H.B. Lehman whom she dearly loved. Memorial Service Saturday November 19th at Saint Lydia's Episcopal Student Center 11...

Nov 2, 2022

Eunice Lichnovsky, 85, passed away on November 2, 2022 in a local hospital. Graveside service will be 11:00 AM, Monday, November 7, 2022 in Waco Memorial Park. The family will receive friends and family from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Connally/Compton Funeral Directors. Mrs. Lichnovsky was born on July 18, 1937 in Malone, Texas...

Nov 1, 2022

James Dolan “Don” Williams was a loving and proud husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He left this world on November 1, 2022, at the age of 85.

He was born to Arville Lee and Veda Mae Williams on March 5, 1937, in DeKalb, TX and grew up with 2 sisters, Juanelle and Bettie in Waco. After high...

Oct 31, 2022

Betty Rose Henry-Neal, age 75, passed away Monday, October 31, 2022 in Fort Worth, Texas. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 5th, 2022 at Connally/Compton Funeral Directors. Interment will follow in Blevins Cemetery in Eddy,Texas. Family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, November 4th, 2022 at the funeral home. Betty was born on October 1, 1947...

Oct 22, 2022

James Edward Schlemmer, 80, of Waco, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022.  Funeral services will be held at 3:00pm, Friday, October 28, 2022, at Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with visitation beginning at 2:00pm.

Jim was born November 23, 1941, in Lott, Texas, to Olga and Edward Schlemmer. He attended and graduated from Lott High School. Prior...

Oct 17, 2022

Edna Bell, 80, passed away October 17, 2022, at A Place Called Home in Orange, Texas. A graveside service will be held 3 PM, October 22, 2022, at Waco Memorial Park, 6623 South Interstate 35, in Robinson.

She was born July 2, 1942, in Arkansas, to Tommy and Mary Hornbeck Manning. Edna married James T. Bell, Sr., in 1962 in Dallas and they were happily married for 51 years.

Edna was preceded in death by her husband...

Oct 17, 2022

Georgia Mae Heitmiller Willis, 88, passed away October 17, 2022, at the Regent Care Center of Woodway.  She was born on February 22, 1934, in West, Texas to Henry and Pauline (Roth) Heitmiller. Georgia grew up in West, Texas and graduated from West High School in 1951.  After high school, she married Vance N. Willis on Christmas Eve, 1951 and they were happily married for just short of 68 years.

Georgia was a member of Trinity...

Oct 16, 2022

William Walter Fague, 88, went to be with the Lord on October 16, 2022.  A visitation will be held from 5:00pm until 7:00pm, Thursday, October 27, 2022, at Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, 6623 S IH 35, in Waco. A graveside service will be held at 12:00pm, Friday, October 28, 2022, at Waco Memorial Park.

William was...

Oct 16, 2022

James Allen Williams , 76, passed away at home Sunday Oct. 16th 2022.

He was born and raised in Waco, Tx. where he played football for LaVega High School and went on to attend several colleges throughout his life. He worked 20 years for the MKT/Union Pacific railroad as a carman, he worked for 10 years for TDC in Huntsville TX. on...

Oct 15, 2022

Ada Corine Thompson,70, passed away October 15, 2022, in Waco.  A visitation will be held from 5:00pm until 7:00pm, Friday, October 21, 2022, at Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, 6623 S IH 35 in Robinson. Funeral services will be held at 12:00pm, Saturday, October 22, 2022, at Mighty Wind Worship Center, 1100 Washington in Waco. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial...

Oct 15, 2022

William Grice, age 85, of Whitney, Texas passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.connally-compton.com for the Grice family.