Obituaries

Dec 3, 2024

Mary Frances Roberts of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at the age of 74. 

A Memorial Service will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, January 9, 2025 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, with Deacon Ronnie Sykora officiating.

Mary was born on Sunday, July 16, 1950, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, to Francis and Shirley Ann (Frailey) Geer. She...

Nov 30, 2024

Henry Luedke, Jr., age 95, of Moody, passed away Saturday evening, November 30, 2024 at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Temple.

A Graveside Service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 6, 2024 at Bold Springs Cemetery in West, with David Snipes officiating. The family will receive visitors at 1:00 p.m. Friday at Aderhold Funeral Home.

Henry was born June 6,...

Nov 30, 2024

Lil (Svrcek) Pavlas, age 87, of Abbott, passed away Saturday evening, November 30, 2024 at Ascension Providence Hospital in Waco.

A rosary will be recited 6:00 p.m. Wednesday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel, followed by visitation until 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Thursday, December 5, 2024 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Abbott,...

Nov 29, 2024

Patsy Ruth Valentine, age 90, of Royse City, formerly of West and Waco, passed away early Friday afternoon, November 29, 2024 at the Royse City Medical Lodge.

Funeral Services will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, with Rev. Terry McElrath officiating. Burial will follow at Bold Springs Cemetery. The family will receive...

Nov 28, 2024

Della (Detterman) Bartosh, age 94, of Plainfield, Indiana, formerly West and Mesquite, Texas, passed away late Thursday morning, November 28, 2024 at her son's residence in Plainfield.

Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 14, 2024 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West.

Della was born March 22, 1930 in West, Texas the daughter of Martin and Mary (Miller) Detterman....

Nov 22, 2024

Jan Vaculik, age 79, of West, passed away early Friday morning, November 22, 2024 at the Heritage Gardens Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Carrollton.

Memorial Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, with Grant Kaul officiating. Inurnment will be at Bold Springs Cemetery near West. The family will receive visitors from 1:00...

Nov 20, 2024

Candice (Taylor) Paris, age 36, of Gholson, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024.

A Memorial Graveside Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 30, 2024 at Gholson Cemetery, with Pastor Lloyd Strickland officiating. 

Candice Paris was born November 1, 1988, in Henderson, Texas, the daughter of Harold Hinson and Diedra (DeMita) Sinclair. She was a 2007 graduate of Hubbard High School...

Nov 7, 2024

Joseph Stephen Aimer, age 86, of Bellmead, passed away Thursday evening, November 7, 2024 at Waco Healthcare and Rehabilitation  in Waco.

A rosary will be recited and Mass of Christian Burial celebrated 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 15, 2024 at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption in West, with Rev. Timothy Vaverek as celebrant. Burial...

Nov 7, 2024

Pauline Virginia (Morgan) Etter, age 90, of Abbott, passed away early Thursday morning, November 7, 2024 at West Rest Haven in West.

Graveside Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at Hillcrest Garden of Memory near Hillsboro, with Pastor Jeremy Beggs officiating. The family will receive visitors from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m....

Oct 31, 2024

Sylvia May (Evans) Shepperd, age 80, of Round Rock, formerly of Grenada, Mississippi, passed away Thursday afternoon, October 31, 2024 at her residence.

A Graveside Service will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, November 8, 2024 at St. Mary's Cemetery near West, Texas. The family will receive visitors from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday at Aderhold...

Oct 30, 2024

Daniel Raymond Pratka, age 86, of West, passed away early Wednesday afternoon, October 30, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his family.

A rosary will be recited 6:00 p.m. Monday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel, followed by visitation until 8:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at...

Oct 28, 2024

Agnes (Soukup) Johnson, age 92, of West, passed away Monday morning, October 28, 2024 at Ascension Providence Hospital in Waco.

A rosary will be recited and Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Monday November 4, 2024, at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption in West, with Rev. Timothy Vaverek as celebrant....

Oct 27, 2024

Alphonse Elo Svrcek, age 78, of West, passed away late Sunday evening, October 27, 2024 West Rest Haven in West.

A rosary will be recited and funeral service held 10:00 a.m. Friday, November 1, 2024 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, with Deacon Ronnie Sykora officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery.

Oct 27, 2024

Andrew James Abernathy left friends and family to teach Saint Peter how to smoke the perfect Texas brisket on October 27, 2024.

Coming into the world on Tax Day of 1988 in Lubbock, Texas, Andrew was born to rebel against The Machine from the beginning. His life unfolded in seasons of boundless passions, each encouraged...

Oct 22, 2024

James Michael Trussell, age 77, of Mount Calm, passed away late Tuesday afternoon, October 22, 2024, the result of an automobile accident near Tours.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

James was born on August 25, 1947, in Waco, Texas. He was a vibrant figure whose life was...

Oct 21, 2024

Charlie Martin Kubacak, age 94, of West, passed away early Monday afternoon, October 21, 2024 at West Rest Haven in West.

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, October 28, 2024 at St....

Oct 17, 2024

Dianne (Lawrence) Hegar, age 62, of Ross, passed away Thursday evening, October 17, 2024 at her residence.

As per her wishes, no services will be held.

Dianne was born October 24, 1961 in Waco, the daughter of Wayne and Barbara (Griffin) Lawrence. She was a graduate of McGregor High School. On...

Oct 17, 2024

Mary Caroline (McGraw) Jupe, age 67, of Tours, passed away early Thursday morning, October 17, 2024. at home with her husband and her cat Jasper by her side.

Memorial Graveside Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 25, 2024 at Dresden Cemetery near Frost, with Deacon Ronnie Sykora officiating. The family will receive visitors...

Oct 11, 2024

Lucille (Drozd) Sulak, age 93, of West, passed away late Friday, October 11, 2024 at West Rest Haven in West.

A rosary will be recited 6:00 p.m. Tuesday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel, followed by visitation until 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at St. Mary's...

Oct 11, 2024

Marian Garrett, age 89, of West, passed away after a brief illness on Friday, October 11, 2024.

There are no services scheduled.

Marian was born in Utah on July 20, 1935, the daughter of Leslie and Flossie (Draper) Miller, and she was raised in New Mexico. After graduating from business college...