Obituaries

Dec 4, 2016

Pam "Nana" Kirkland of Waco, Texas, passed away the morning of December 4, 2016. Pam was born in Kingsville, Texas, and was raised in Minden, Louisiana. She moved to Waco in the early 1980s. Pam married the love of her life, Fred Kirkland, on November 30,1984. Their daughter, Toni McCoy, was born in 1987. Pam's biggest passion in life was...

Dec 4, 2016

Arrangements under the direction of Connally-Compton Funeral Directors, Waco, TX.

Dec 2, 2016

Roberto M. Sanchez, 56, of Waco, passed away Friday, December 2, 2016 in a local hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM, Monday, December 5, 2016 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Benjie as celebrant. Interment will follow in Waco Memorial Park. Rosary will be recited at 7:30 PM on Sunday, December 4th at Connally/Compton Funeral Directors....

Dec 1, 2016

Arrangements under the direction of Connally-Compton Funeral Directors, Waco, TX.

Nov 29, 2016

Nov 19, 2016

Florence Consuela Guiougou AdamsBirthdate: December 31, 1930 (Our Gift) Re-birthdate: November 19, 2016 (God's Gift)Mrs. Adams was born on December 31, 1930 in Harlem, New York to Edward and Clementia Martin Guiougou. She went to Saint Francis Boarding School in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Mrs. Adams was an accountant and a member of Saint Mary's Catholic Church. She married Al Alberto...

Nov 15, 2016

Colleen Hughes Cowart of Waco, Texas passed away on November15, 2016. Colleen was born in Bristow, OK to Orin and Chaille Hughes. Colleen married her soul mate and love of her life, O. Hiram Cowart MD in February 11, 1951. They were married for 42 years until God called Doc home on January 21, 1997. Never out of each other's...

Nov 15, 2016

Margie Ruth (Van Huss) Dodd, 86 passed away to be with the Good Lord on Tuesday, November 15, 2016. "Tootie", as she was called by those who knew and loved her was born in Brownwood, Tx. on Dec. 8, 1929. She was married to Bobby Joel Dodd Sr. on March 29, 1947 in Brownwood, Tx. She is survived by her...

Nov 15, 2016

Howard Ronny Harris was born on September 28, 1938 in Pecos, Texas. He passed away on November 15, 2016 in Kingsland, Texas. He graduated with a Chemical Engineering degree and was an avid Aggies fan and bull rider at Texas A&M. Ronny's hobbies included hunting, fishing, golfing, motorcycle riding, dancing, and Fox News. He met his wife, Sue, on a...

Nov 13, 2016

Prudencio Ramos Pevia, 72, went home to be with his Lord Nov. 13, 2016 in Waco.A celebration of his life will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 17, at Open Door Church located at 900 N Loop 340, Waco, TX 76705. Burial will follow in Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Nov. 16,...

Nov 3, 2016

Rodney A Baden, 74, passed away Thursday November 3, 2016 at Baylor Scott and White Hillcrest Hospital in Waco, TX after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Cherie Baden; his daughter, Cara Stepp and her husband, Raymond Stepp; his grandson Parker Stepp; and many close friends. He is preceded in death by his parents...

Oct 27, 2016

Bettye Lou Elkins Hutyra passed away on October 27, 2016 at the West Rest Haven Nursing Home. Bettye was born on March 22, 1927 in Dallas, TX to the late Roger and Anna Elkins.She was preceded in death by her loving husband Raymond Walter Hutyra of 55 years, her parents Roger and Anna Elkins, and sister Edith Elkins Hutyra. Survivors...

Oct 24, 2016

Arrangements under the direction of Connally-Compton Funeral Directors, Waco, TX.

Oct 23, 2016

Our husband and father, Herman Betke, met our Heavenly Father on October 23, 2016. He was loved dearly and will be missed by the family, friends and co-workers he leaves behind. Herman was born in 1935 in Borger, Texas to Herman F and Esther Betke. He graduated from Borger High School and West Texas State University. He married Anita Foy...

Oct 18, 2016

Tommy Carroll (T.C.) Gilliam, age 70, of Waco, TX passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at Baylor Scott and White Hospital in Round Rock, TX, surrounded by three of his daughters. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 22, 2016 at 1:00 pm at Connally/Compton Funeral Directors. Interment will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:00...

Oct 11, 2016

The Bible speaks of the mansions on the hills and the streets of gold. God is always looking for new angels to come home, on October 11th at 9:55 p.m. God called Ruth Zost Ivey to do just that. To come home, stop hurting, and live for eternity by his side for her work here on earth is done.Funeral service...

Oct 2, 2016

Jose Aquilino Barron, 41, passed away October 2, 2016. Funeral services will be held 10a.m., Tuesday, October 4 at Centro Evangelistico Church located at 2701 S University Parks Dr, Waco, TX. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8p.m., Monday, October 3, at Connally Compton Funeral Directors. Arrangements under the direction of Connally-Compton Funeral Directors,...

Oct 1, 2016

Claradell Vest, 82, passed away peacefully October 1, 2016. Born Claradell Patterson in Mertens, Texas to John and Florence Patterson.She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers.She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Billy Vest, of Hewitt; son, Steven Vest and wife, Kim, of North Carolina; daughter, Linda Kelley and husband, Larry, of McGregor; 3...

Aug 31, 2016

Connie F. Moroni, 72, of Bellmead, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2016 in a local hospital. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday, September 3, 2016 at Connally/Compton Funeral Directors.Mrs. Moroni was born on July 12, 1944 in Houston, Texas to Leslie W. and Thora (Gunn) Fendley. She loved to read, play 42, was...

Aug 30, 2016

Edith M. Burk, 91, of Ross went to be with the Lord, surrounded by family, Tuesday, August 30 at Hillcrest Hospital. In lieu of a funeral, there will a Celebration of Life gathering at the farm, 717 E. White Oak Rd., Ross on Saturday, September 3 from 2-6pm. Edith was born on the family farm in Welcome, MN to Augusta...