Obituaries

Patricia Brown

Apr 24, 2025

Lila Patricia (Pinter) Brown, age 82, of Waco, passed away early Thursday morning, April 24, 2025 at Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Hospital in Waco.

A Graveside Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at St. Mary's Cemetery near West, with Deacon Ronnie Sykora officiating. Patricia will lie-in-state from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. Monday at Aderhold...

Reggie Whalen

Apr 23, 2025

Reginald Ray Whalen, known affectionately as Reggie, age 75, of Chalk Bluff, passed away Wednesday afternoon, April 23, 2025 at his residence, surrounded by his wife and children.

Funeral Services will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 28, 2025 at the First Baptist Church in West, with Dr. John Crowder officiating. Burial will follow at Vaughan Cemetery. The family will receive...

Mary Hessel

Apr 11, 2025

Mary Ann (Zahirniak) Hessel, age 99, of Lacy Lakeview, peacefully passed away in her sleep Friday morning, April 11, 2025 at Baylor Scott and White Hillcrest Hospital in Waco.

The family will receive visitors from 9:00 a.m. Monday until service time. A rosary will be recited and Mass of Christian Burial celebrated 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 21, 2025, at St. Mary's...

Dolores Prince

Apr 10, 2025

Dolores Evelyn (Bezdek) Prince, age 74, of Austin, formerly of West, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2025 at her residence.

A rosary will be held 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 21, 2025 at Aderhold Funeral Home, recited by Rev. Ed Karasek. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 1:00 p.m. until service time at...

Vergie Buckner

Apr 8, 2025

Vergie Mae Buckner, age 94, of Gatesville formerly of Waco, passed away early Tuesday morning, April 8, 2025 at Hillside Medical Lodge in Gatesville.

A private memorial service and burial will be held at a later date.

Born on September 8, 1930, in Milam County, Vergie was the daughter of Joseph and Nannie (Key) Salisbury. Her journey through...

Jesus Perez Zaldivar

Apr 3, 2025

Jesus Perez Zaldivar, age 77, of West, passed away late Thursday, April 3, 2025 at Ascension Providence Hospital in Waco.

A rosary will be recited 5:00 p.m. Wednesday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel, followed by visitation until 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 10, 2025 at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption in...

Patricia Ruth

Mar 28, 2025

We announce the passing of Patricia Ann "Pat" Ruth, age 87, on Friday, March 28, 2025 after a valiant battle with cancer. Pat passed away peacefully at Providence Village, fortified by the sacraments of the Holy Church.

A Rosary will be recited and Mass of Christian Burial celebrated 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 5, 2025 at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the...

Joe "Popo" Lenart

Mar 26, 2025

Joseph John "Joe" Lenart, age 85, of Abbott, passed away in Waco on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, surrounded by his family.

A rosary will be recited 4:00 p.m. Sunday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel, followed by visitation until 6:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 31, 2025 at the Immaculate Heart of Mary...

Rhonda Padgett

Mar 25, 2025

Rhonda Blanchard Padgett, age 58, of Peoria, passed away Tuesday morning, March 25, 2025 at her residence.

Memorial Service will be held 12 noon Saturday, May 10, 2025 at KC Hall near West, with John Callaway officiating, followed by a reception. The family will receive visitors from 11:00 a.m. Saturday until service time at the hall.

Rhonda was...

Jeanne Roznos

Mar 25, 2025

Jeanne (Wolf) Roznos, age 86, of West, passed away late Tuesday evening, March 25, 2025 at West Rest Haven in West.

A rosary will be recited 6:00 p.m. Friday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel, followed by visitation until 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 29, 2025 at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption...

Glen Keel

Mar 22, 2025

Glen Allen Keel Jr., age 63, of West, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025 at his residence.

Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at Birdston Cemetery near Streetman.

Glen was born April 17, 1961 in Waco, the son of the late Irma (Gaylor) Jones and Glen Keel Sr. He attended LaVega High School...

James "Jim" Woosley

Mar 20, 2025

James Kenneth Woosley, age 87, of Elm Mott, was called home to his Lord and Savior on March 20, 2025 from his residence.

Born on March 20, 1938, in Meridian, Texas - James K was the son of Rhea (Cooper) Woosley and Hiram Woosley Sr. He was a 1956 graduate of Meridian High School, and attended Sul Ross Teacher's College in...

Rose Kreder

Mar 19, 2025

Rose Theresa Kreder, age 84, of Lewisville, formerly of West, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at Mustang Creek Estates in Flower Mound.

A rosary will be recited 6:00 p.m. Monday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel, followed by visitation until 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at St. Mary's Catholic Church of...

Tommy Podsednik

Mar 17, 2025

Thomas Ray "Tommy" Podsednik, age 91, of Arlington, passed away Monday, March 17, 2025 at Town Hall Estates in Arlington.

A rosary will be recited 4:00 p.m. Sunday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, followed by visitation until 6:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 24, 2025 at St. Martin's Catholic Church...

Melody Lambert

Mar 16, 2025

Melody Ann Lambert, age 48, of Waco, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2025 at her residence.

Melody was born March 14, 1977, and was the cherished daughter of the late Ruthie (Todd) and James Lambert Sr. She grew up surrounded by the warmth of family and the spirit of community, graduating from Mart High School in 1996. Melody's artistic soul found...

Bernadette Hykel

Mar 15, 2025

Bernadette Marie "Bernice" Hykel, age 90, of Elm Mott, passed away early Saturday morning, March 15, 2025 at Baylor Scott and White Hillcrest Hospital in Waco.

A rosary will be recited 5:00 p.m. Thursday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, followed by visitation until 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:30 a.m. Friday, March 21, 2025 at...

Dero Davidson

Mar 14, 2025

Dero Helen Davidson, age 89, of Wilmington, Delaware, formerly of West, Texas passed away Friday, March 14, 2025 at her residence in Wilmington, DE.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Dero Helen was born February 18, 1936 near West, Texas the daughter of Alvin and Dero Louise (McMorrough) Davidson. She was a 1954 graduate of...

Gloria Detterman

Mar 14, 2025

Gloria Jean Detterman, age 82, of West, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025 at her residence.

A Memorial Service will be held 4:00 p.m. Thursday, March 27, 2025 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Terry McElrath officiating. The service can be viewed HERE.

Gloria was born May 23, 1942 in Waco, the daughter of Herbert and Helen (Vestal) Detterman. She was...

Raymond Janek

Mar 10, 2025

Raymond Joseph "Mickey" Janek, age 89, of West, passed away peacefully Monday morning, March 10, 2025, at Woodway Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Woodway.

Graveside Service will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 13, 2025 at West Brethren Cemetery, with Terry Crawford officiating.

Raymond was born August 16, 1935 in Waco, the son of the late Raymond and...

Carol Bajer

Mar 8, 2025

Carol Lynne Bajer, age 80, of West, passed away Saturday evening, March 8, 2025 at Providence Health Center in Waco.

A rosary will be recited 6:00 p.m. Thursday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel, followed by visitation until 8:00 p.m. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 14, 2025 at St Mary's Catholic Church of...