Obituaries

Nov 16, 2015

Frances "Shorty" Colleen Butler, 90, went home to be with her Lord November 16, 2015.A Celebration of her life will be held Thursday, November 19, at 1:00p.m., at Connally Compton Funeral Directors Chapel with Brother Craig Godby officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8:00p.m, Wednesday, November 18, at Connally Compton Funeral Directors.Frances was born July 10, 1925...

Nov 13, 2015

Nelta M. Osment Slater of Waco, Texas died 11-13-15.Memorial services will be held 3:00p.m., Sunday November 15, at the First Baptist Church of Hubbard with Pastor Ricky Woodall officiating.Mrs. Slater was born August 16, 1921 in Hubbard, Texas to parents Lonnie R. and Della (Bailey) Osment. She was active in many service organizations. Nelta was preceded in death by her...

Nov 13, 2015

George Henry Eckhardt, age 55, passed away Friday, November 13. George worked in the Dallas area, first at Lone Star Life then Mega Life Insurance, where he was vice president of claims. After retiring to the Waco area in 2007, George became very involved with programs at the local animal shelter and feral cat organizations. George was preceded in death...

Nov 8, 2015

Lillian F. McKinney, 93, of Waco, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2015 in a local hospital. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at Connally/Compton Funeral Directors with the Reverend Kip Osborne officiating. Interment will follow in North Belton Cemetery in Belton, Texas.Mrs. McKinney was born on August 31, 1922 in Belton, Texas to Fred and Etta...

Nov 2, 2015

Charlsie Maxine Rhodes Adams died Monday, November 2, 2015, in Brentwood, Tennessee. She was born May 13, 1922 in Speegleville, Texas, to Charles Rhodes and Mae Williams Rhodes. Maxine lived a life marked by rich experiences and adventure. After her childhood in rural Texas, where she played the trombone in her high school band, she followed her beloved older sister,...

Oct 31, 2015

Donna Jean Rodriguez-Fabiszewski, 54, of Hewitt went to be with the Lord and joined the other angels on October 31, 2015. Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on November 5, 2015 at Connally Compton Funeral of Directors Chapel with Pastor Randy Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be Wednesday, from 6 to 8:00p.m., November...

Oct 27, 2015

Mary Tom Patterson, 91, passed away October 27, 2015, in Waco, Texas, from complications of Alzheimer's.Memorial services will be held 3:00p.m, Sunday, November 1, at Lake Shore United Methodist Church in Waco. Mary was born June 25, 1924, in Knippa, Texas to Tom and Dell Stevens. She graduated from Bonham High School in 1941 and attended Draughn Business School in...

Oct 25, 2015

Idissie went home to be with the Lord October, 25, 2015Homegoing Celebration services will be held 11:00a.m, October 31, 2015 at Connally Compton Funeral Directors Chapel. Burial will follow in Doris Miller Memorial Park. Mrs. Brandon will be available for viewing from 8a.m. to 7p.m. at the funeral home and 8a.m. to 10:30a.m. the day of the service.Otis and Mary...

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...