Obituaries

Aug 11, 2022

Sarah Katherine (Kathy) Hawthorne, 87, passed away August 11, 2022, in Franklin, Tennessee. A visitation will be held at Waco Memorial Funeral Home, 7537 Interstate 35 South, Waco, Texas. The family will be greeting friends and relatives at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, August 27, 2022. A graveside Service of Witness to the Resurrection and Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery at 2:00...

Aug 10, 2022

Betty Lou Cook, 90, of Waco, passed away Wednesday, August, 10, 2022.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, August 15, 2022, at Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel. She was born August 31, 1931 to Eva and M.W Luther, Sr., Oglesby, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clarence Cook; brother, Martin...

Aug 9, 2022

Andrea Wind Baker,77, passed away peacefully August 9, 2022, at Baylor Scott and White Hillcrest in Waco, Texas with her beloved husband by her side. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm, Friday, August 12, 2022, at Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel.

Born June 10, 1945, in Charlotte, NC to Andrew E. Wind and Erin Balkcom Wind, Andi grew up in Huntersville, NC before relocating to...

Aug 9, 2022

LeRoy Luther Clancy Jr., 77, passed away August 9, 2022, in Waco, TX. A graveside service will be held at 10:00AM, Thursday, August 25, 2022, at Waco Memorial Park.

LeRoy was born February 15, 1945, in Waco to LeRoy Clancy, Sr., and Mildred (Hunter) Clancy. LeRoy grew up in Waco and graduated from Midway High School in 1963. After high school, he joined the Army and served for 13 years. He served during...

Aug 6, 2022

David Gonzales, 77 of Waco, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 6, 2022 surrounded by his family. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, August 12, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Benji officiating. Interment will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3-8 p.m. with Rosary at 5:00 p.m. at Connally /Compton Funeral...

Aug 3, 2022

Peggy Sue Grooms, 64, of Waco, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022.  A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, August 13, 2022, at Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel.

Peggy was born November 14, 1957, in Waco, Texas to Isaac and Elizabeth Boyett. She was a great woman and mom. She was very dedicated to...

Aug 2, 2022

Long Thanh Le, age 70, of Waco, Texas passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2022. Long was born June 23, 1952 in Vietnam. A puja for Long will be held Wednesday, August 10, 2022 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Connally/Compton Funeral Directors, Waco, Texas. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.connally-compton.com for the Le...

Jul 31, 2022

Shelley Joe Wilkinson, 79, of Waco, passed away peacefully July 31, 2022, in Fort Worth, surrounded by his loving and faithful family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at Wesley United Methodist Church, 125 Turner St., in Waco, with visitation an hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Doris Miller Memorial...

Jul 29, 2022

Robert Lee Watley, 74, of Waco, passed away Friday, July 29, 2022.  Funeral services will be held at 10:00am, Saturday, August 6, 2022, at New Zion Baptist Church in McGregor.  Burial will follow at McGregor Cemetery.

Bobby was born July 24, 1948, the second of ten children to the late Willie Lee and Mattie Ree Watley.  Bobby...

Jul 27, 2022

Larry Gano, 79, died July 27, 2022, at Wesley Woods Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Waco, Texas. A memorial service will be held at 10:00am, Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, 6623 S IH 35, in Waco.

Larry was born August 30, 1942, in Cherokee, Iowa to Lowell and Ruby Anderson Gano.  He graduated...

Jul 27, 2022

Judy Carrico, age 81, of New Braunfels, Texas passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. Judy was born March 1, 1941. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.connally-compton.com for the Carrico family.

Jul 23, 2022

Donald Burr Haecker of Hewitt, TX passed away on July 23, 2022 surrounded by his family. Don was born on July 7,1928 in Hamburg, New York to Walter and Ethel Haecker. He graduated from Hamburg High School in 1946 before joining the United States Airforce in 1948. He enjoyed a career in the U.S. Airforce for over 22 years...

Jul 23, 2022

Esperanza (Hope) Garcia, 87, passed from this life into eternal life on Saturday, July 23, 2022.

Hope was born January 28, 1935, in Marlin, TX to Jose Sr. & Carmen Mansolo. She was born fourth of thirteen children. She worked as a seamstress for over twenty years, but her greatest accomplishments were raising her three boys.

Jul 23, 2022

Gary Glenn Ledbetter passed away on July 23, 2022 after a brief illness surrounded by his family and friends. Funeral service will be 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at Connally/Compton Funeral Directors with Reverend Ray Featherston officiating. Family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at the funeral home. Gary was...

Jul 20, 2022

Ferrell Elaine Sorenson departed her loving family July 20, 2022.

Elaine was a loving mother to her three children Patricia Ann, Janice Faye and Steven of Waco, Texas.

She is survived by two grandchildren Carmen Miles and David Bruce, numerous Great Grandchildren and many Nieces and Nephews.

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Jul 19, 2022

Betty Marie Burr-Potts was born on April 14, 1942 to Allen and Elise Burr in Oakwood, Texas. She graduated from high school in Germany while her father served in the U.S Military.

Betty worked for Miller Brewing Company and retired from there after working for over 25 years.  She loved to travel, here, there and everywhere with...

Jul 13, 2022

William Anthony Lowman, age 55, of Waco, Texas passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. William was born December 29, 1966. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.connally-compton.com for the Lowman family.

Jul 11, 2022

Patsy L. Ross of Robinson, passed away on July 11, 2022, in her home surrounded by family. Memorial service will be 9 a.m., Saturday, July 16, at Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel.

Patsy was born to Robert E. and Geraldine Harms on March 10, 1950 in Rock Falls, IL. She married Richard M. Ross on April 20,...

Jul 8, 2022

Veronica Elaine (Dudik) Harness, 70, passed away after a brief stay in a local hospital. Memorial graveside services will be 10:00 AM, Monday, July 18, 2022, in Waco Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM on Sunday, July 17, at the funeral home. Veronica was born on September 20, 1951, in Cameron, Texas to...

Jul 5, 2022

Brian Thomas Robbins, 69, of Waco, TX passed away on July 5, 2022. Brian was born in Mastic Beach, New York and lived in Irving, TX, Oklahoma and Colorado prior to moving to Waco to care for his beloved mother, Pearl Robbins. Brian graduated from Oklahoma University with a Bachelor of Arts in History. He loved reading and was especially...