Obituaries

Jun 6, 2022

Olganita I Gocha, age 74, of Waco, Texas passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022. Olganita was born June 26, 1947. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.connally-compton.com for the Gocha family.

Jun 4, 2022

Robert Eugene Byrd, born on September 28, 1928, passed away on June 4, 2022, in his home in Waco, Texas, which was also his birthplace. Gene, as we all knew him (but "Papa Gene" to his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren), was preceded in death by his beloved wife Martha Jane Chenault Byrd. Also preceding him in death were his parents...

May 30, 2022

Rebecca T. McAnelly of Waco, age 80, passed peacefully on Monday, May 30, 2022, at Regent Care of Woodway under Hospice care. Rebecca Sue Terry was born on May 31, 1941, in Waco, Texas to Elizabeth Aynesworth and R.L. Terry. She grew up in Cameron, Texas and graduated from Yoe High in 1960. She received a Bachelor of Business...

May 27, 2022

Barbara Ann Polk was born February 11, 1940 in Falls County, Texas.  She passed away to her heavenly home on May 27, 2022.

Barbara was the daughter of Leta Laughlin Polk and Joe Ladd Polk of Eddy, Texas.

Barbara was baptized in 1951 at First Baptist Church, Eddy, Texas.  She graduated from Eddy High School...

May 23, 2022

Esther Virginia Barrett, 89, of Waco, Texas went to join many of her loved ones on May 23, 2022. Visitation will be held in the Mausoleum Chapel at Waco Memorial Park Thursday, May 26, 2022 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Services will be held in the Mausoleum Chapel at Waco Memorial Park Friday, May 27, 2022 at 3:00 p.m.

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May 22, 2022

Ruth Virgina Rouse, 89, succumbed to the health challenges she faced in this life on May 22, 2022, at Seton Hospital in Killeen, Texas.

Ruth was born March 14, 1933, in Bennington, Oklahoma, to Franklin and Viola Fry. Soon after birth, her family moved to Texas and settled in the city of Waco.

Ruth could...

May 19, 2022

Flora”Flower” Martinez, 88, passed away April 20, 2022. Memorial service will be held graveside Friday, May 27, 2022 at 11:00 am at Waco Memorial Park.

Flower was born October 26, 1933 in Rosebud to Ramon and Adelina Sisneros. She married Cosme Martinez May 27, 1951. Together they had 3 children, Cosme , Rudy and Pauline. She worked for Waco...

May 15, 2022

Sidney Henry Spross was born in Coryell County, Texas in 1923. He was one of 10 siblings. As a young man he joined the United States Army and served in World War II. He married Dorothy Christine Doty and they had a son, Clifford Spross. After many years, he retired from the Perry Co. in Waco. His true passion...

May 15, 2022

Charles Ray Laughlin, 90 of Waco, passed away May 15, 2022. Charles was born in Chilton, TX February 22, 1932 to Arnold and Hattie Laughlin. He served in the US Army during the Korean war, and he worked for General Tire in Waco, where he retired. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and traveling with his family.  Charles was a...

May 10, 2022

Terry Arlen Parker, age 88, of Mobile, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. Terry was born March 16, 1934. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.connally-compton.com for the Parker family.

May 9, 2022

Jessie Ramirez, 74, of Waco passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022 in Temple, TX. The visitation, Rosary and funeral service will take place at Connally Compton Funeral Home. On Friday, May 20, 2022 visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. with the Rosary beginning at 7 p.m. The funeral service will be on Saturday, May 21 at 10 a.m.,...

May 6, 2022

Ima Faye Laughlin, 89 of Waco, passed away Friday, May 6, 2022. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, May 11. 2022 at 11:00 am at Chapel Hill Memorial Park in Waco with Bro. Buddy Sipe officiating.

Ima was born February 27, 1933 in Marlin to Thomas and Mollie Drosche Allen. She worked for several insurances companies and...

May 5, 2022

John Daniel Glass Sr, "Danny/Dan", age 71 of Temple, passed away on May 5th, 2022 surrounded by his loved ones. Funeral services will be held at Connolly/Compton Funeral Home in Waco on Tuesday, May 10th, 2022 at 11:00 am. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco. Visitation with the family will be on Monday, May 9th, 2022 from 6:00...

May 4, 2022

John D. Balckburn, Jr., 75 of Waco, passed away May 4, 2022 at a local nursing home. Private family services will be held at a later date.

John was born August 18, 1946 in Waco to John D. and Shirley Blackburn. He graduated from Midway High School, and received his Bachelors degree from the University of Texas...

Apr 30, 2022

Judy June Garcia was born on March 10, 1965, to Juan and Eva Garcia in Dallas, Texas. When she was five she moved to Moody,Texas to live with her uncle Guadalupe Segura and aunt Lupe Segura. June loved living with the Lupe's. They treated her like their own. They did so many things together such as taking their boat out...

Apr 30, 2022

Homegoing Celebration Richelean Tarrant Ables May 29, 1933 – April 30, 2022 And so, on May 29, 1933, the lovely life journey of Richelean Tarrant began in Bamberg, S.C, where she was born to the late Theodore, and Carrie Dowling Tarrant Sr. Richelean completed her life walk on April 30, 2022. Richelean was affectionately known as 'Rit' by her late...

Apr 29, 2022

Heaven has received an angel of pure heart, Diana Bowdoin, 76, Friday, April 29, 2022 in Waco, Texas. Graveside service will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at Waco Memorial Park with Dr. Joe Bailey officiating. Family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Connally/Compton Funeral Directors. Diana was born on December...

Apr 22, 2022

Lawrence (Larry) Routly, 89 of Waco, was called home to Our Lord April 22, 2022.

Larry was born in Flint, MI to Orville and Annie Routly. He was the last son of a family of four brothers and one sister. Three of his brothers served in World War II, two in the Navy and one in the...

Apr 13, 2022

Randy Wayne Daily, 68, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 in Waco, Texas. At his request, we will have a private memorial. Randy was born on July 10, 1953 to Henry Howard and Nellie (Duncan) Daily in Waxahachie, Texas. He graduated from Waxahachie High School in 1971. Randy married his love, Cindy Kopec on November 18, 1978. They celebrated...

Apr 12, 2022

Sara DeLa Rosa, 84, passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 in Lorena, Texas. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at Connally/Compton Funeral Directors. Sara was born on September 22, 1937 to Frank and Eloisa Gutierrez in Luling, Texas. She was a longtime resident of Lorena, Texas. Sara married the love of her life, Florencio DeLa...