Obituaries

Oct 20, 2015

Roland Harris Reese, 81, of Robinson, Texas joined his Lord October 20, 2015.Funeral Services will be held 1:30p.m., Monday, October 26, at Connally Compton Funeral Directors Chapel with Pastor Wayne Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Robinson Cemetery.Visitation will be 2 to 4p.m., Sunday, October 25, at Connally Compton Funeral Directors.Born February 8, 1934 to Evans and Kate Reese, Roland...

Oct 19, 2015

Susie Barrientez Salinas, 81, passed away in Waco on October 19, 2015.Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, 10:00 a.m., October 23, at St. Francis Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery.Visitation will be from 5 to 8p.m., Thursday, October 22, at Connally Compton Funeral Directors Chapel. The rosary will be recited at 7:00.p.m.Susie was born January 12, 1934...

Oct 13, 2015

Emma "Granny" Bonk, 86, passed away October 13, 2015 at Lakeshore Village. Funeral services will be 1:00p.m., October 19, 2015 at Connally Compton Funeral Directors Chapel.Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow Oakwood Cemetery.Known as Granny to all who knew her, she entered this life on April 5, 1929 to parents, Charlie and Hattie...

Oct 5, 2015

Lloyd A. Alexander passed away Monday, Oct. 5, 2015. Memorial service will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 14, at St. Alban's Episcopal Church, 305 N. 30th, Waco, officiated by the Rev. Aaron M. G. Zimmerman, Rector. Fellowship and refreshments will follow the service in our Parrish Hall.Lloyd was very active with several community services, and non-profit organizations. He and his...

Sep 26, 2015

Charlene Copaus, age 73, of Clarksville, Texas (formerly from Waco, Texas) went to be with her heavenly father on September 26, 2015. Viewing will be 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, September 30, at Connally-Compton Funeral Directors. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, October 1, at Union Cemetery in Durango, Texas. She was born on September 29, 1941 to Jim...

Sep 25, 2015

Eva Laverne Gowdy, age 94, passed away Friday, September 25, 2015 in Waco.Graveside service will be Tuesday, September 29, at 2 p.m. at Chapel Hill Memorial Park with Reverend Mickey Fugitt officiating. Mrs. Gowdy was born December 29, 1920 to Willie Raymond and Ethel Elenora (Condra) Baker in Jarrell, Texas. She was a longtime resident of Waco.Mrs. Gowdy is preceded...

Sep 12, 2015

Bobbie Ann Richardson, 76, passed away in Waco, September 12, 2015.Memorial services will be 6:00 p.m., Sunday, September 13, at Connally Compton Funeral Directors Chapel. There will be no formal visitation but family and friends are invited to sign the register book 12 to until service time.Bobbie was born October 4, 1938 to Edgar and Annie (Girard) Smith in Waco....

Sep 12, 2015

Clyde W. McCauley, 87, of Waco, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2015 in a local nursing home. A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM, Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at the Woodway United Methodist Church with the Reverend Dawn Gilliland officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until service time.Mr. McCauley was born on October 30, 1927 in...

Sep 1, 2015

Aug 30, 2015

Mary Nell Durie Taylor SoRelle passed away at 90 years of age on Sunday, August 30, 2015 at her home in San Antonio, Texas with family at her side.Mary Nell was born in Waco on November 4, 1924, the daughter of Roy Durie and Edith Wilhelmina Kleypas Durie of Waco, Texas. She had one sister, Nancy Durie Duncan. She attended...

Aug 29, 2015

Linette Padilla Hagar fought a lengthy courageous battle but was finally called to her heavenly home by the Lord Saturday, August 29, 2015 surrounded by her loving family and friends. Her determination and will to survive will be forever remembered by everyone.Visitation will be Tuesday, September 1, 2015 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and funeral services will be 10:00...

Aug 19, 2015

Don't grieve for me, for now I'm freeI'm following the path God laid for me.I took His hand when I heard Him callI turned my back and left it allI could not stay another dayTo laugh, to love, to work or playTasks left undone must stay that wayI found that peace at the close of the dayIf my parting has...

Aug 10, 2015

Hope Carlson, 92, of Waco, passed away Monday, August 10, 2015 at her residence. Graveside services will be 11:00 AM, Friday, August 14, 2015 in May Cemetery in May, Texas with Elder Richard Cutler officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM on Thursday, August 13th at Connally/Compton Funeral Directors.Mrs. Carlson was born on July 8,...

Aug 9, 2015

Sheila Renee Cullens VanMarter, 38, passed away at her residence August 9, 2015.Memorial services will be held 1:00p.m., Friday, August 14, 2015 at Connally Compton Funeral Directors Chapel.Sheila was born September 28, 1976 to Bennie and Margie Cullens in Waco, Texas. Sheila was a wonderful wife and mother. She was a very sweet person who will be missed by all...

Aug 9, 2015

Kathryn L. Weempe, of Carrollton, TX, passed at the age of 91 on Sunday, August 9, 2015.Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 14, at Connally-Compton Funeral Directors Chapel, 4400 West Waco Dr. Burial will be at Billington Cemetery in Billington.The family will receive friends, Thursday, August 13, from 6-8:00p.m. at the funeral home.Kathryn was born March 11,...

Aug 8, 2015

Harlan Wharton, 89, of Austin, formerly of Waco, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2015 in a Temple hospital. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM, Friday, August 14, 2015 at Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum with the Reverend Gene Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Park. Military honors will be provided by the United States Navy Honor Guard. The...

Aug 7, 2015

Peggie Louise Sawyers Andrews went to be with our Lord on 8-7-15.She was born on 5-24-29 in Ben Hur, TX. She was the daughter of Bryan and Ida Sawyers. Peggie married Sherman Smith Andrews of Waco, TX on 11/16/48. She was a loving wife and mother adored by her many children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.Surviving Family includes her sister Barbara...

Aug 6, 2015

Mary Ann (Cervantez) Tovar, 82, passed away at Providence Hospice Place in Waco, Texas, August 6, 2015.Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, 10:00a.m., August 13, Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Benjamin Magnaye officiating.Burial will follow in Oakwood CemeteryThe family will receive friends, Wednesday, 6 to 8:00 p.m., August 12, Connally Compton Funeral Directors Chapel. The rosary will...

Aug 5, 2015

Ruben Hernandez, age 80, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2015 in Waco, Texas. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 11, from 6-8 p.m. with Rosary recitation at 7:00 p.m. at Connally Compton Funeral Directors. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, August 12, at 10 a.m. at St. Francis Catholic Church with Father Roman Burgos officiating and interment to...

Aug 2, 2015

Don't grieve for me, for now I'm freeI'm following the path God laid for me.I took His hand when I heard Him callI turned my back and left it allI could not stay another dayTo laugh, to love, to work or playTasks left undone must stay that wayI found that peace at the close of the dayIf my parting has...