Obituaries

May 12, 2015

To Those I LoveWhen I am gone, release me, let me go. You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears. Just be happy that we had so many years. I gave you my love, you can only guess, how much you gave to me in happiness. I thank you for the love you each have shown, but now it's time...

May 10, 2015

Anita Jo Stockburger, 88, of Waco passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2015 at a hospital in Waco. Anita was born on July 13, 1926 in Mills County, Texas to Sydney Loid and Virgie Mae Hart Hancock. Anita was a popular girl growing up. She was a member of the Gatesville High School cheerleading squad and played the lead role...

May 7, 2015

Edward "Wayne" Dickey passed away Thursday, May 7, 2015. A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM, Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at Connally/Compton Funeral Directors with Mr. Rod Forbess officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday, May 11th at the funeral home.Mr. Dickey was born on October 25, 1947 to Mary Stanford Dickey...

May 6, 2015

Apr 30, 2015

Mary Sylvia Jones Ross died April 30, 2015 at Providence Hospital in Waco, Texas. She was born Breckenridge, Texas on November 8, 1927.Visitation will be from 3-5pm on Sunday, May 3 at Connally-Compton Funeral Directors. The funeral service will be at 2pm on Monday, May 5 at Connally-Compton with Curtis Grisham officiating. Interment will follow at Rosemound Cemetery with David...

Apr 30, 2015

Wilma Faye (Goodnight) Lechler, 80, passed away at her residence in Waco, Texas April 30, 2015.Funeral service will be 11:00a.m., Saturday, May 2, at Connally Compton Funeral Directors with Pastor Troy Cobbs officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Wilma was born to Sammie Dene and Grace (Hannah) Goodnight April 9, 1935 in Waco. She attended China...

Apr 25, 2015

Elizabeth King, 88, of Waco, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, April 25, 2015 at St. Catherine's Hospice Center. Visitation will be 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Thursday, April 30th at Connally/Compton Funeral Directors.Mrs. King was a member for over 50 years of the Order of the Eastern Star and in Merak Temple...

Apr 22, 2015

Christopher Eugene Roddy was born in Waco, TX on Monday, November 17, 2014. Although his life was short, he brought love with his spirit to everyone who met him or knew his story. He lost his battle to Congenital Heart Disease on Wednesday, April 22, 2015.A memorial service will be 10:00a.m., Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at Connally Compton Funeral Directors....

Apr 20, 2015

James William Garrison went to walk in the Lord's garden joining his beloved dog, Andy, on April 20, 2015. Rosary and visitation will be held at 10 A.M. with services following at 10:30A.M. on Saturday, April 25th at Connally/Compton Funeral Home. James was born on Holy Saturday, April 16, 1949, to Mildred (Mraz) and Lloyd Garrison in Waco, TX. He...

Apr 20, 2015

Eva Marie Fuentes, born January 26, 1932 in Asa, TX., passed away peacefully at her home with her family April 20, 2015. Funeral Mass of Catholic burial will be at Sacred Heart on Thursday, April 23 at 10:00 a.m. with Father Benjamin Magnaye as celebrant. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 22, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., with the Rosary recited...

Apr 17, 2015

Maj. Winston B. Clark, Jr, 77, of Waco passed away April 17, 2015. A memorial service will be 1:00p.m., Thursday, April 23,at the First United Methodist Church, 4901 Cobbs Drive, with Pastor Stephen Ramsdell officiating.Winston was born on April 27, 1937 in Waco, Texas to Daisy and Winston B. Clark Sr. Winston graduated from Waco High School in 1955, attended...

Apr 14, 2015

David Brian Harris, Sr.September 16, 1954 ~ April 14, 2015 Brian Harris of Waco passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2015. Services will be held at Connally-Compton Funeral Home on Monday, April 20th at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Curtis Holland officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services. Brian was born...

Apr 3, 2015

Karen Biles Lytle, 53, of Waco, TX, was granted her angel wings on April 3, 2015. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that Karen had touched in so many ways throughout her short, yet very memorable life.She was born in Waco, on June 18, 1961 to Robert and Noma Biles. Karen’s life will seem too short,...

Apr 3, 2015

Mary Stella Webb passed away April 3, 2015 at Lake Shore Village Health Care Center.Graveside services will be held 10:00a.m., Tuesday, April 7, at Rosemound Cemetery. A procession to the graveside from Connally Compton Funeral Directors will commence at 9:45a. Stella will be ready for viewing from 9:00 a.m. through 6:30 p.m., Monday, April 6, at Connally Compton Funeral Directors....

Apr 2, 2015

Simon Almanza, 73, passed away on April 2, 2015 in San Antonio, Texas.The family will receive friends at Connally Compton Funeral Directors Chapel 6:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. on Tuesday, April 7, with the Rosary recited 7:00p.m.A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 1015 at St. Francis Catholic Church with Father Roman Burgos as celebrant....

Mar 23, 2015

Graveside services for Major Roger I. Thomas, 94, of Temple will be at Waco Memorial Park in Waco, TX on Friday, March 27 at 1:00 p.m., with son, Ed Thomas, officiating. Maj. Thomas died on March 23, 2015 at William R. Courtney Veterans Home in Temple.He was born on June, 21, 1920 to Roy and Cora Thomas in Purcell, Oklahoma....

Mar 23, 2015

Michael Nelson "Mike" Byerley, 70, passed away March 23, 2015 in Waco, Texas.Mike was born December 23, 1944 in Long Beach, California to Isaac and Wilma Byerley. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and retired as a 1st Lieutenant. He was a soldier not only in service to his country, but also to God. He fought a courageous...

Mar 22, 2015

Doris Williams better known as Sunflower went home to be with her Lord March 22, 2015.Funeral services will be held 1:00p.m., Wednesday, March 25, at Abundant New Life Assembly of God: 1905 Monte Vista Waco, Texas with Deryl LeBlanc officiating.Burial will follow in Oaklawn Cemetery, Rockdale, Texas.The family will receive friends from 6 to 8pm, Tuesday, March 24, at Connally...

Mar 10, 2015

Doris Marie Haney, 85, passed away March 10, 2015 in Waco.Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 14, 2015 at Connally Compton Funeral Directors chapel with Rev. Wayne Jamie Hutson officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service and in her honor coffee and refreshments will served. An informal visitation will be held Friday, March...

Mar 8, 2015

Mary Sue Shipley, 87, of Speegleville, died Sunday, March 8, 2015, at her temporary home in Jonesboro, Texas with family by her side. Services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, March 12, at Connally-Compton Funeral Directors chapel. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park with the Rev. Joe Bailey/Matt Dossey officiating. The family will receive visitors from 5 to...