Obituaries

Aug 19, 2022

Mary Carolyn Hayes Ball was born in Lexington Kentucky July 6, 1938 as the first born daughter to Dr. Elmer Russel Hayes and Mary Francis Whiteside Hayes.  Carolyn learned to love music and the piano from her mother who worked as a church Music Director in Greenville, Texas during World War II).  When Dr. Hayes returned from Europe after...

Aug 19, 2022

On Friday August 19th, 2022, Robert Daniel Arechiga peacefully entered the arms of God and went to be with his Lord and Savior, awaiting his homecoming were his loving wife Gloria Arechiga, his son Louis Arechiga, his parents, Daniel and Juanita Arechiga, two sisters Aurora (Bebe ) Hunt, Flora Vela and a brother Danny Arechiga Visitation will be from 6-8...

Aug 19, 2022

John Edward Burleson, Jr. went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 19, 2022. John is survived by his wife, Debra; his children, Jim (Kristi), Scott (Catherine), and Meg; his grandchildren, Lucy and Jane; his mother, Carolyne; and his brother, Charles. A lifelong resident of Waco, TX, John graduated from Richfield High School in 1975, Baylor University in...

Aug 18, 2022

Bette Jane Black, 77, passed away August 18, 2022, in Weatherford, TX. A memorial service will be held at 2:00PM, Thursday, September 1, 2022, at Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, 6623 S IH 35, Waco, TX. She was born April 1, 1945, in Waco, TX to Burman and Minnie Claire Black. She grew up in Waco and graduated from Richfield High in Waco, and she...

Aug 18, 2022

Ricardo Salazar Delgado, age 61, of Waco, Texas passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022. Ricardo was born August 10, 1961. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.connally-compton.com for the Delgado family.

Aug 16, 2022

John Wagner, 87, passed away August 16, 2022, at home, surrounded by his loved ones. Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM, Friday, August 19, 2022, at Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel. The family will greet friends and family an hour prior to the service.

John was born March 3, 1935, in Coledale Mountain, West Virginia to Stacy and Analou Wagner. John grew up in...

Aug 14, 2022

We are sad to announce the passing of Jacob Culpepper. Jacob passed on Sunday, August 14, 2022 in Portland, Texas. He was the son of Tonya Ramos and Rudy Juarez. Jacob was a Longshoreman while living in Portland, Texas. He leaves behind his Mother; Tonya Ramos husband Raul, Father; Rudy Juarez, Son; Ryan Culpepper, Daughter; Layla Bryant, Sister; Jessica Culpepper,...

Aug 14, 2022

Aug 13, 2022

Roland Gerald Ford, 91 of Mexia, Texas, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2022 in Gatesville, Texas. Graveside service will be Thursday, August 18, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Lorena Cemetery with Pastor Max Gunn officiating. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at the funeral home. Roland was born on July 30, 1931 to Edward and Naomi (Jones)...

Aug 12, 2022

Freta Dempsey Smith, age 87, passed away on August 12, 2022 in Ft. Worth. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, August 18th at Connally/Compton Funeral home on Waco Drive. Burial to follow in Younger Cemetery near Purdon, TX. Freta was born in Waco at Providence Hospital on August 6, 1935 to Ford and Edna Wood Dempsey. She...

Aug 11, 2022

Melvin Thomas Little, age 89, of China Spring, Texas passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2022. Melvin was born August 9, 1933 in Houston, Texas. A graveside service for Melvin will be held Friday, August 26, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Earthman Resthaven, Houston, Texas. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.connally-compton.com for the Little family.

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...