Obituaries

Opal Watson

Mar 2, 2023

Opal E. Watson, age 89, of China Spring, passed away early Thursday morning, March 2, 2023 at her residence.

Funeral Service will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 9, 2023 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, with Rev. Ken Riley officiating. Burial will follow at Gerald Cemetery near Leroy. The family will receive visitors...

Dr. Eric John Wilson

Mar 1, 2023

Dr. Eric John Wilson, age 85, of West, passed away late Wednesday evening, March 1, 2023 at Methodist Charlton Medical Center in Dallas.

The family will receive visitors from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Friday, March 10, 2023 at Aderhold Funeral Home in West.

Eric was born August 8, 1937 in...

Charlotte Ann Soukup

Mar 1, 2023

Charlotte Ann Soukup, age 60, of West, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023 in West. Memorial Services for Charlotte will be held at a later date.

A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Northcrest Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses in Lacy Lakeview, with Howard Mann officiating.

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Victor Pavlas, Jr.

Feb 27, 2023

Victor G. Pavlas Jr., age 92, of Abbott, passed away early Monday morning, February 27, 2023 at Providence Hospital in Waco.

A rosary will be recited 6:00 p.m. Thursday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, followed by visitation until 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 3, 2023...

Patrick Karlik

Feb 23, 2023

Patrick J. "Pat" Karlik, age 71, of West, passed away late Thursday night, February 23, 2023 at his residence.

Memorial Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 3, 2023 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West.

Pat was born March 17, 1951 in Waco, the son of Edward and Rosalie...

Milton Peterson

Feb 19, 2023

Milton Nelson Peterson, age 81, of Malone, passed away late Sunday evening, February 19, 2023 at Town Hall Estates in Hillsboro.

A rosary will be recited 6:00 p.m. Sunday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, followed by visitation until 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 27, 2023...

Vivian Laake

Feb 12, 2023

Vivian Chlodell (Boen) Laake, age 94, of West, went to be with JESUS during the SuperBowl on Sunday, February 12, 2023. She was surrounded by family and friends that loved her very much at The Atrium in Bellmead.

Per her request, no services will be held.

Vivian was born November 6,...

Roger Anderson

Feb 11, 2023

Roger C. Anderson, age 74, of West, passed away early Saturday morning, February 11, 2023 at Providence Hospice Place in Waco.

A rosary will be recited 6:00 p.m. Wednesday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West by Deacon Ronnie Sykora and Deacon Robin Waters, followed by visitation until 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held...

Otis "Butch" Ashley

Feb 7, 2023

Otis C. "Butch" Ashley, age 79, of Abbott, passed away Tuesday morning, February 7, 2023 at West Rest Haven in West.

Memorial Services will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, with Rev. Terry McElrath officiating, followed by West Masonic Lodge Rites and Military Honors conducted by...

Rosie Mae Groppe

Feb 6, 2023

Rosie Mae Groppe, age 95, of West, passed away early Monday morning, February 6, 2023 at West Rest Home in West.

Graveside Service will be held 3:00 p.m. Friday, February 10, 2023 at Closner Cemetery, with Rev. Jeff Richter officiating. The family will receive visitors from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday at Aderhold Funeral Home....

Carl Nothnagel

Feb 4, 2023

Carl Wayne Nothnagel, age 75, of Gholson, passed away Saturday morning, February 4, 2023 at West Rest Haven.

Carl was born November 15, 1947 in Joplin, MO, the son of Delmar and Bertha (Keopke) Nothnagel.  He worked for Connally High School and TSTC for several years.  Carl enjoyed driving his car, working, and eating at...

Dorothy Niswanger

Feb 4, 2023

Dorothy (Carpenter) Lanford Niswanger, age 93, of Waco, passed away early Saturday morning, February 4, 2023 at Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Hospital in Waco.

A Funeral Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 10, 2023 at New Hope Baptist Church in Riesel, with Pastor Robby Kirby officiating. Burial will follow at New Hope...

Bonnie Vicars

Feb 3, 2023

Bonnie Fay Vicars, age 73, of Abbott, passed away Friday afternoon, February 3, 2023, at Providence Health Center in Waco.

Memorial Service will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, with Rev. Duane Hoxworth officiating.

Bonnie was born March 8, 1949 in Ft....

Jackie Kirk

Feb 2, 2023

Jackie Wayne Kirk, age 76, of Axtell, passed away late Thursday night, February 2, 2023 at West Rest Haven in West.

Memorial Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Olive Branch Baptist Church near Axtell, with Dr. Rex Bland officiating.

Jackie was born January 8, 1947 in...

Ian Walker

Feb 1, 2023

Ian Forbes Walker, age 46, of Woodway, passed away Wednesday morning, February 1, 2023 at his residence.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 9, 2023 at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption in West, with Rev. Ed Karasek as celebrant. The family will receive visitors from 6:00 to 8:00...

Mark Lichnovsky

Jan 30, 2023

Mark Stephen Lichnovsky, age 55, of West, passed away late Monday evening, January 30, 2023 at Hill Regional Hospital in Hillsboro.

Graveside Service will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at St. Mary's Cemetery near West, with Deacon Robin Waters officiating. The family will receive visitors from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday at...

Velda Dobbs

Jan 29, 2023

Velda (Squyres) Dobbs, age 84, of West, passed away Sunday afternoon, January 29, 2023 at her daughter's residence.

Graveside Service will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 6, 2023 at Clark Cemetery near Weatherford. The family will receive visitors from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Sunday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West.

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Colleen Green

Jan 27, 2023

Colleen Green, age 55, of Glen Rose, formerly of West, passed away Friday, January 27, 2023 at her residence.

Colleen was born April 13, 1967 in Hunstville, AL, the daughter of John and Donna (Casey) Colfer. She was a 1984 graduate of West High School in Davenport, IA. She worked as a Certified Nurse's Aide...

Rebecca Brockett

Jan 27, 2023

Rebecca Higgins Brockett, age 100, of Leroy, passed away early Friday morning, January 27, 2023 at her residence.

Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at Aderhold Funeral Home in West. The family will receive visitors from 10 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.

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Alphonse "Al" Cocek

Jan 25, 2023

Alphonse Joseph Cocek, fondly known as Al or Buddy, age 74, of Loveland, Colorado, formerly of West, Texas passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023.

Memorial Service will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 18, 2023, at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption in West, with Rev. Timothy Vaverek officiating. Burial will follow at...