Louis Lee Sweetman
Mar 20, 2016
Louis Lee Sweetman, 48, passed away March 20, 2016.Graveside memorial will be held 2p.m., Thursday March 24, 2016 at Chapel Hill Memorial Park.The family will receive friends from 12:30p.m. to 1:30p.m., at the funeral home.Louis was born October 23, 1967 in Norwalk, California to Louis and Helen Sweetman. One of his proudest accomplishments outside of his son, was attending McLennan...
Herman Keen
Mar 18, 2016
Herman Keen, 78, passed away Friday, March 18, 2016 in Waco, Texas after a long battle with cancer. A memorial service will be Thursday, March 24, at 11 a.m. at Connally Compton Funeral Directors. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.Herman was born Feb. 24, 1938 in Roth, Virginia to Harvey and...
Emmitt Cone
Mar 16, 2016
Emmitt Lee Cone, 94, went home to be with his Lord March 16, 2016 at his home. A memorial service will be held 4:00p.m., Sunday, March 20, 2016 at Connally Compton Funeral Directors Chapel. The family will receive friends 5 to 7:00p.m., Saturday, March 19, at the funeral home. Emmitt was born August 7, 1921 in Minerva, Texas. His greatest...
Bill Christmas
Mar 14, 2016
Bill "Chris" Christmas, 86, of Waco, passed away on Monday, Mar. 14, 2016. In accordance with his wishes, no formal funeral service will be held. His remains will be interred at the McGregor cemetery in McGregor, Texas.Bill was born in Colorado City, Texas to Patrick H Christmas and Bessie (Jones) Christmas on March 9, 1930. Shortly after graduating high school...
Stephen A. Smith
Mar 14, 2016
Stephen Allen Smith, 63, passed away March 14, 2016 in Temple.A private family service will be held on Wednesday.Stephen will be available for viewing Tuesday, March 15, from 2:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. at Connally Compton Funeral Directors.Stephen was born October 10, 1952 in Fort Worth, Texas. He was a member of the United States Army for several years before becoming a...
Darriel Newton Raborn
Mar 12, 2016
Darriel Newton Raborn, 82, passed away March 12, 2016 in Waco. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00p.m., Friday, March 18, at Connally Compton Funeral Directors Chapel. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6 to 8:00p.m., Thursday, March 17, at the funeral home. Darriel was born February 17, 1934 in Moody, Texas to Newton C....
Wesley Truitt Murphey
Mar 5, 2016
Wesley Truitt Murphey (93) of Woodway, Texas and formerly of Frankston, Texas passed away to be with our Lord, Jesus Christ, Saturday, March 5, 2016. Visitation will be Saturday, April 2, 2016 between 9:30AM to 11:00AM at Connally-Compton Funeral Home, 4400 W Waco Dr., Waco, Texas. Graveside services and burial will be on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at 1:30pm at...
Joyce Faye Thompson
Mar 3, 2016
Joyce was born October 4, 1944 to Renzo and Zelma Witt in Waco, Texas. She married Jesse Thompson and together they reared six kids. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Jesse. Survivors include her three sons, Donald, Darryl, and Melvin; three daughters, Sheila, Linda and Brenda; 19 grandkids and 18 great grandkids. She will forever be...
Mr. Danny Owen Carpenter
Mar 2, 2016
Danny Owen Carpenter, 61, of The Grove, and longtime resident of Waco, passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2016 in Waco, after a long battle with cancer. Funeral service will be 2 PM, Saturday, March 5, 2016 at Connally/Compton Funeral Directors with James Carpenter and Patrick Pricer officiating. Interment will follow in Waco Memorial Park. Viewing will be from 8 AM...
Celestina Navarro
Feb 12, 2016
Celestina Navarro, 92, passed away at a local nursing home February 12, 2016.Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00a.m., Monday, February 15, at St. Francis Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.Visitation will be held Sunday, February 14, from 4 to 6:00p.m., with a rosary at 5:00p.m., at Connally Compton Funeral Directors. Celestina was born April 6, 1923...
Lima Stanley
Feb 3, 2016
When I come to the end of my journey And I travel my last weary mile, Just forget if you can, that I ever frowned And remember only the smile. Forget unkind words I have spoken; Remember some good I have done, Forget that I ever had heartache And remember I've had loads of fun. Forget that I've stumbled and...
Lula Jo Haddock
Jan 30, 2016
Lula Jo Chadwick Haddock, of Waco, went to be with her Lord on January 30, 2016. Visitation will be from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday, February 1st at Connally/Compton Funeral Directors. Graveside services will be 2:30 PM, on Tuesday, February 2nd in Waco Memorial Park with the Reverend Ron Hill officiating. Mrs. Haddock was born 1 of 17...
Elizabeth (Hope) Martinez
Jan 30, 2016
Elizabeth "Hope" Martinez, 91, of Bruceville, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2016 at her residence. Graveside services will be 1:00 PM, Tuesday, February 2, 2016 in Waco Memorial Park with Father Benjie as celebrant. Visitation will be from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Monday, February 1st and from 8:00 AM until noon on Tuesday, February 2nd at Connally/Compton Funeral...
John M. Caruthers
Jan 30, 2016
John "Johnny" Caruthers entered into his "Field of Dreams" with his Lord in hand, Saturday January 30, 2016. He was reunited with his loving wife Jeri Caruthers. John was born August 26, 1933, in Fort Worth Texas, to Foy and Frances Caruthers. He attended Polly High in Fort Worth and later attended SMU on full scholarship and played both baseball...
Josefina 'Josie' Rodriguez
Jan 29, 2016
Josefina "Josie" Contreras Rodriguez passed away Friday, January 29, 2016 surrounded by her family. Visitation will be at Connally/Compton Funeral Directors Sunday, January 31th from 6-8pm with a prayer service starting at 7pm. Memorial will be held at Connally/Compton Funeral Directors Monday, February 1st at 11am, with burial to follow at Santa Cruz Cemetery in Riesel, Texas.Josie was born May...
Steve Sutkowski
Jan 24, 2016
Steve Sutkowski, 94, passed away January 24, at a local hospital in Waco.Funeral services will be held Wednesday, 10:00a.m., January 27, at Peace Lutheran Church with Rev. Stephan Rynearson officiating. Burial will follow in Waco Memorial Park.The family will receive friends Tuesday, 6 to 8:00p.m., January 26, at Connally Compton Funeral Directors.Steve was born December 24, 1921, in Bayonne, NJ...
Christine Mclearen Brunson
Jan 16, 2016
Christine McLearen, age 83, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2016 in Waco. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2016 at Connally Compton Funeral Directors. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, at Connally Compton Chapel with Pastor Deryl LeBlanc officiating and interment to follow in Waco Memorial Park. Christine was born December 12, 1932...
Odie S. Riggins Sr.
Jan 13, 2016
Odie S. Riggins, Sr. passed away January 13, 2016 at a local hospital.Mass of Christian burial will be held Saturday, 10:00a.m., January 16, at St. Louis Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery.The family will receive friends 6 to 8:00p.m, Friday, January 15, at Connally Compton Funeral Directors Chapel. A Rosary will be recited.Odie was born December 15, 1927...
Dorothy Inez Wilson
Dec 31, 2015
Dorothy Inez Wilson, 91 of Waco, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 31, 2015. Services will be held on Monday January 4, 2016 at 1:00 PM at Connally Compton Funeral Home with Francis Holt and Patrick Pricer officiating. Interment will follow at Waco Memorial Park. She passed from this life at her home with...
Command Sergeant Major Marvin Edward Mcdaniel
Dec 31, 2015
Command Sergeant Major, Marvin Edward McDaniel, 78, born in Lafayette, Colorado on Aug 3, 1937 passed away Dec 31, 2015 after a 4 and 1/2 year battle with cancer. He was a native of Colorado, but was a resident of Texas for the past 27 years. Enlisting in the Army at the age of 17, he was always proud of...
