Obituaries

Dec 18, 2021

Jerry Gilbert Milligan, Sr, 81, of Robinson, TX, died Saturday, December 18, 2021 in a local hospital.  Born April 11, 1940 in Harod, Illinois to Gilbert Daniel and Celia Virginia (Colbert) Milligan, he joined the Navy in 1958 and lived in Southern California for several years working in banking and real-estate before moving to Texas in 2007 where he...

Dec 15, 2021

On December 15, 2021, at 11:22 am our mom Lydia Ortega Almaraz was called to her heavenly home. Lydia was born on July 23, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois to Pedro Ortega and Maria Louisa Martinez Ortega. Lydia is preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Robert, Roger and Peter Ortega. She leaves behind her two precious daughters Andrea Almaraz of...

Dec 12, 2021

Eleanor Louise (Wade) Smith was born Mar 4, 1926 in Memphis, TN to William and Arline (Jewell) Wade. She died Sunday, Dec 12, 2021 at the age of 95. She was preceded in death by her parents and, in 1975, by her husband, U.S. Air Force Col. Oscar F. Smith, Jr. Also preceding her in death was her granddaughter,...

Dec 12, 2021

Ted Patrick Swift, age 86, passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021 in Clifton, Texas. A memorial service will held on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 10:00 a.m. at Grace Memorial Baptist Church with Edward Davis officiating. Ted was born on June 23, 1935 to Barney W. and Maddy Glindolia (Riley) Swift in East Saint Louis, Illinois. He was a former...

Dec 8, 2021

Phillip Joseph Bancale passed away December 8, 2021, in Waco, Texas surrounded by his family. A memorial service will be held at the Northside Church of Christ in Bellmead on December 11, 2021 at 10:30 am.

Phil was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on July 30, 1939, to Josephine Spirig and Ernest Bancale. He attended East...

Dec 8, 2021

Lori Ann Lovins, 57, of Lorena, Texas, died Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at Providence Hospital.

Lori was born on November 7, 1964 in Anchorage, Alaska to Bob and Elda McKenzie.  As an Air Force child, Lori lived in many places, but was a long-time resident of McLennan County.  Lori graduated from Robinson High School in 1983, spending many...

Dec 7, 2021

Sonia (Garcia) Banda passed way Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at her residence. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, December 13, 2021 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Benji as celebrant. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Sunday, December 12, 2021 at Connally/Compton Funeral Directors....

Dec 5, 2021

Sharon Ann Arnesen, 76, of Waco, passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Friday, December 10, 2021 at Connally/Compton Funeral Directors. Interment will follow in Waco Memorial Park. The family will receive visitors from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Thursday, December 9th at the funeral home. Mrs. Arnesen was born on December 18,...

Dec 4, 2021

Jennifer Lizabeth Crocker’s legacy didn’t come to an end with her death. Jennifer was 46 years old when she passed on December 4, 2021, after suffering from osteomyelitis. She was surrounded by loved ones when she took her last breathe. Her family will continue her legacy of spreading kindness and laughter wherever they go and living their lives with...

Dec 3, 2021

Sharon Faith Robertson O'Bryant went to her forever home in heaven on Friday, December 3, 2021 following a lengthy battle with end stage renal disease.  She was born April 2, 1933 in DeKalb, Illinois.   Sharon was preceded in death by her husband, Joe O'Bryant and her sons, Joey O'Bryant and Wayne O'Bryant, her parents, Harold and Gertrude Robertson, and six...

Nov 28, 2021

Juan Antonio Elizondo Sr., age 74, of Waco, Texas passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021. Juan was born March 7, 1947. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.connally-compton.com for the Elizondo family.

Nov 26, 2021

Tommie H. Orta, 83 of Waco, loving sister, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 26, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 7, 1938, to Faustino and Beatrice Hernandez, and grew up in Waco, Texas. Tommie was influenced by her family to be a strong woman, always willing to put in the long...

Nov 18, 2021

Sondra Chandler, age 59, of Lott, Texas passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021. Sondra was born January 23, 1962. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.connally-compton.com for the Chandler family.

Nov 18, 2021

Lemuel D. Faudi, was born on January 6, 1982 in Waco, Texas and passed away on November 18, 2021 in Waco, Texas. Graveside services will be 1:00 PM, Saturday, December 4,2021 in Harrir Creek Cemetery with Pastor Jeb Barr officiating. Lemuel Faudi was 39 years old. He passed away at Hillcrest hospital, he went home with Jesus. Lemuel laugh had...

Nov 17, 2021

Eric (Red) Chambers went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 with his wife by his side. He was born on May 6, 1947, to the now late William and Vivian (McGinnis) Chambers. Red joined the United States Air Force right out of High School and was immediately deployed to Vietnam, where he was stationed in Thailand....

Nov 16, 2021

Marshall Wayne Johnson, age 71, of Elm Mott, Texas passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2021. Marshall was born October 6, 1950. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.connally-compton.com for the Johnson family.

Nov 16, 2021

CW4 Clay Randell Brown, 61, of Moody passed away November 16 surrounded by his loving family.

Services will be held at Waco Memorial Park Chapel. Visitation will be Sunday, November 21, from 3pm-5pm. The funeral will be at 11:00 am on Monday, November 22.

Clay is survived by his wife of 41 years, Cheryl, who...

Nov 13, 2021

Arlis Lindbergh "Lynn" Love, 89, of Valley Mills, TX, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, November 13, 2021. On March 4, 1932, he was born in Gatesville, TX, son to Raby and Eva (Hurst) Love. Lynn married the love of his life, Shirley Smith, on July 26, 1952 and was a beloved husband for 69 years. He was a...

Nov 12, 2021

Barbara Jean Treese, 90, passed away Friday, November 12, 2021 in Corsicana, Texas surrounded by her family. Barbara was born on June 5, 1931 in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was a former resident of Waco, Texas. Barbara worked as a phone operator for many years. She is preceded in death by her husband, Phillip Edward Treese, parents, Goldie and William Dragoo,...

Nov 12, 2021

Matthew Clarence Sutton, age 68, of Lorena, Texas passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021. Matthew was born September 25, 1953. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.connally-compton.com for the Sutton family.