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Michael Haddix
Jul 6, 2016
Michael Haddix, 57, of Waco, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2016. Graveside services will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, July 9, 2016 in Rosemound Cemetery with the Reverend Curtis Holland officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday, July 8th at Connally/Compton Funeral Directors.Mr. Haddix was born on September 21, 1958 in Dallas, Texas to Edward...
Michael I. Deleon
Jul 4, 2016
Michael I. DeLeon, 62, of Waco, passed away Monday, July 4, 2016. A memorial service will be Sunday, July 10, 6:00 p.m., at Connally/Compton Funeral Directors Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Dorrel officiating. Michael was born April 27, 1954 to Secundio DeLeon and Susie Martinez DeLeon. Prior to working at the World Cup Café' for five years, he was a Photo...
Keith J. Strakos
Jul 2, 2016
Keith J. Strakos, 39, of Dale, Texas gave his life to the Lord on July 2, 2016. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, on Saturday, July 9, 2016 at the First Baptist Church of Hewitt with the Reverend David Miller, pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Red Rock, officiating.Mr. Strakos was born on February 23, 1977 in...
Lawrence Mccarthy
Jun 28, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Connally-Compton Funeral Directors, Waco, TX.
Ruth M. Wilson Vest
Jun 18, 2016
Ruth M. (Vest) Wilson, 90, of Hewitt, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 18, 2016. Graveside services will be 10:00 AM, Wednesday, June 22, 2016 in Axtell Cemetery.
Harlan Lloyd Driskell
Jun 13, 2016
Harlan Lloyd Driskell, 95, went home to be with his Lord June 13, 2016.A celebration of his life will be held at 10:00a.m., Monday, June 20, at Connally Compton Funeral Directors. Burial will follow in Waco Memorial Park. A visitation will be held from 2 to 4:00p.m., June 19, Sunday, at the funeral home.Harlan was born in West, Texas on...
Allene Lummus
Jun 10, 2016
Allene Lummus, 83, of Waco, passed away Friday, June 10, 2016 in a local nursing home. Graveside services will be 10:00 AM, Monday, June 13, 2016 in Chapel Hill Memorial Park with the Reverend Lynn Ashcraft officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM on Sunday, June 12th at Connally/Compton Funeral Directors.Mrs. Lummus was born on...
Lillian Rhea Murphey Gillespie
Jun 2, 2016
Lillian Rhea Gillespie Murphey (91) of Woodway, Texas and formerly of Kaufman and Frankston, Texas passed away to be with our Lord, Jesus Christ, Thursday, June 2, 2016. Visitation will be Tuesday June 7, 2016 between 5:00PM and 7:00PM at Connally-Compton Funeral Home, 4400 W Waco Dr., Waco, Texas. Graveside services and burial will be on Wednesday, June 8, 2016...
Reba Lynn Fuller
May 25, 2016
On Wednesday, May 25, 2016, Reba Lynn Fuller, 64, passed away. A memorial service will be 6 pm, Sunday, June 26, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 721 Viking Drive in Waco, with Bro. Bruce Jensen presiding.Reba was born on December 4, 1951 to Archie and Betty Loney. Her death was a shock to all who knew...
Esta Mourine Stewart Davis
May 24, 2016
Esta Mourine Davis Stewart flew away to heaven on May 24, 2016. Visitation will be at Lake Shore Drive Church of Christ on Saturday, May 28 at 1 pm. Services will follow at 2 pm. She was born to Onnie and Linne Davis in Dallas, Texas on January 12, 1925. Esta graduated from Baylor University with a Bachelor's in Special...
Ltc John T. Lynch, Jr.; Ret'D
May 20, 2016
LTC John T. Lynch, Jr.; Ret'dJohn T. Lynch, Jr. passed away on Friday, May 20, 2016. Visitation will be 12:00 – 2:00 PM on Monday, May 23, 2016 at Crestview Church of Christ with a memorial service following at 2:00 PM. Burial will follow in Snyder, TX. John T. Lynch, Jr. was born on October 26, 1923 to John T....
Troy Farr
May 18, 2016
Troy Lee Farr passed away peacefully May 18, 2016. He was born near Gainesville, TX to Clark and Alice Farr on August 3, 1925. Troy attended school in Whitesboro, TX. He was a proud veteran of WWII, and served his country as a Merchant Marine. After the war, he returned to Whitesboro and married Louise Stephens Farr. Troy was a...
Cheryl Hardin
May 17, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Connally-Compton Funeral Directors, Waco, TX.
Virgie Mae Mcgaughy
May 16, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Connally-Compton Funeral Directors, Waco, TX.
Rolando De Paz
May 16, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Connally-Compton Funeral Directors, Waco, TX.
Mattie Bell Johnston
May 6, 2016
Mattie B. Johnston, 89, passed away on Friday, May 6, 2016. Funeral services will be held at The Salvation Army Church in Waco on Friday, May 13 at 10:00 a.m. with Major Bradley Caldwell and Major John Tolen officiating. Interment will follow at Waco Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 12 at...
Virgil T. Lester
May 5, 2016
Virgil T. Lester, 91, passed away on May 5, 2016. Born on August 14, 1924, Virgil was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was greatly loved, and he will be remembered for his amazing smile, quick wit, and steadfast devotion to God and to his family. He is survived by his three children, Rick Lester, Linda Franke, and Deborah...
John Torres
May 2, 2016
John Torres, 72, went home to be with his Lord May 2, 2016.A celebration of John's life will be held 10 a.m., Friday, May 6, at Connally Compton Funeral Directors. Burial will follow in Waco Memorial Park.Visitation will be held Thursday, May 5, from 6 to 8 p.m., with a wake at 7p.m. at the funeral home. John was born...
Guadalupe 'Lupe' Tovar, Sr.
Apr 28, 2016
Guadalupe (Lupe) Tovar Sr., 83, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2016, at Providence Hospice Place in Waco, Texas. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 4, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with Father Benjamin Magnaye officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, May 3, at...
Helen Faye James Holden
Apr 27, 2016
Helen Holden James, 90, of Waco, passed away late Wednesday morning, April 27, 2016 at Town Hall Estates – Hillsboro under the care of Mission Hospice. Funeral Services will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, April 30, at Connally-Compton Funeral Directors with the Reverend Lori Cotton officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. The family will receive visitors on Friday...
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