Obituaries

Robert "Bob" Joe Ernst

Robert "Bob" Joe Ernst

Oct 11, 2026

Robert "Bob" Joe Ernst, age 82, of Denton passed away peacefully on Sunday October 11, 2026 at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Bob was born on June 23, 1944 in West, Texas to Charlie and Emma (Kotwig) Ernst. After graduating from West High School in 1962, he answered the call to serve his country by enlisting in...

James Dalby

James Dalby

Nov 1, 2026

Some people leave behind a lifetime of accomplishments. Others leave behind something even more valuable: a lifetime of memories, laughter, lessons, and love. James Dalby was fortunate enough to leave behind a little of it all.Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 5, 2026 at Trail of the Cross Cowboy Church at 226 Stadium Drive in Hillsboro. Graveside...

Jimmy Doherty

Jimmy Doherty

Oct 31, 2026

James Roy "Jimmy" Doherty, Jr., age 77, of West, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2026 at Ascension Providence Hospital in Waco.A rosary will be recited 3:00 p.m. Sunday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel, followed by visitation until 5:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 9, 2026 at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption...

Pat Nichols

Pat Nichols

Oct 31, 2026

Patrick A. "Pat" Nichols, age 76, of West, passed away Saturday morning, October 31, 2026 at his residence in West.A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.Pat was born August 30, 1950 in Amarillo, the son of Paul Nichols and Sybol (Maze) Nichols Brandon. He attended Roaring Springs High School and was a 1969 graduate of Matador High...

Erwin Pustejovsky, Sr.

Erwin Pustejovsky, Sr.

Oct 27, 2026

Erwin Louis Pustejovsky Sr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2026, just two days shy of his 86th birthday.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, November 4, 2026 at the...

Charlie Fillip

Charlie Fillip

Oct 25, 2026

Charlie Edward Fillip, age 80, of Waco, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior early Sunday morning, October 25, 2026 at his residence. Visitation will be held at Aderhold Funeral Home in West on Thursday, October 29, 2026 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.Charlie was born November 11, 1945 in Penelope, the son of Henry and Dollie Fillip (Warren). He attended schools...

Joe Dvorak

Joe Dvorak

Oct 23, 2026

Joe Anton Dvorak, age 87, of West, passed away Friday, October 23, 2026 at West Rest Haven.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 11:30 a.m. Thursday, October 29, 2026 at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption in West, with Rev....

Johnny Vanek

Johnny Vanek

Oct 19, 2026

Johnny Louis Vanek, age 89, of Robinson, passed away Monday, October 19, 2026, on his 69th anniversary with his wife Dorothy, at Ascension Providence Hospital in Waco.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 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 24, 2026, at St....

Curtis Bradburry

Curtis Bradburry

Oct 15, 2026

Ivan Curtis Bradburry, age 90, of West, passed away Thursday afternoon, October 15, 2026 at Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Hospital in Waco.Funeral Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 22, 2026 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, with Pastor Jeff Stinson officiating. Military Graveside Rites will follow at White Rock Cemetery near Ross, conducted by Dyess AFB...

Joe Helona

Joe Helona

Oct 15, 2026

Joseph "Joe" Frank Helona, age 85, of West, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2026 at Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Hospital in Waco.A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, with Deacon Terry Timmons officiating.Joe was born September 16, 1941 in Abbott, the son of Frank and Mary (Parma)...

Doris Horton

Doris Horton

Oct 15, 2026

Doris (Mechell) Grmela Horton, age 83, of West, passed away Thursday evening, October 15, 2026 at Providence Hospital 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. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:30 a.m. Friday, October 23, 2026 at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption in...

Marcheta Langford

Marcheta Langford

Oct 13, 2026

Ruth Marcheta Langford, age 94, of West, passed away Tuesday morning, October 13, 2026 at Hill Regional Hospital in Hillsboro.

A Graveside Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 19, 2026 at Brandon-Bynum Cemetery near Brandon, with Dr. John Crowder officiating.

Marcheta, affectionately known as "Brangaw" and "Auntie," was born on November 24, 1931, in Ralls, Texas, the daughter of Carl...

Joyce Lenart

Joyce Lenart

Oct 11, 2026

Joyce Pustejovsky Lenart, 86, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at West Rest Haven, surrounded by her family. Joyce was born on August 29, 1940, in Abbott, Texas, to Christine (Roznovsky) and Louis Pustejovsky. She met her beloved husband of 64 years, Joe Lenart, when they were both in the second grade in Abbott. When Joe had to miss...

James Gregory

James Gregory

Oct 11, 2026

James William Gregory, age 98, of Chalk Bluff, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2026 at Providence Village in Waco.A graveside service will be held 1:30 p.m. Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Moore Cemetery in Chalk Bluff, with Minister Alan Ritchie officiating. The recording of the service can be viewed HERE. The family will receive visitors from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m....

Joyce Dulock

Joyce Dulock

Oct 11, 2026

Joyce (Adamcik) Dulock, age 78, of West, passed away early Sunday morning, October 11, 2026 at West Rest Haven in West.

A rosary will be recited and Mass of Christian Burial celebrated 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption in West, with Rev. Ed Karasek as celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery.

Joyce...

Larry Skinner

Larry Skinner

Oct 9, 2026

Lawrence Edwin "Larry" Skinner, age 81, of West, passed away Friday morning, October 9, 2026 at his residence.Funeral Service will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 16, 2026 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, with Bro. Terry Crawford officiating. Burial will follow at West Brethren Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the...

Terry Bowen

Terry Bowen

Sep 26, 2026

Terence Leigh "Terry" Bowen, age 83, of West, passed away Saturday afternoon, September 26, 2026 from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident near West.

A recording of the Celebration of Life can be found HERE.

Terry was born in Lafayette, Indiana, on September 28, 1942. Terry was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great‑grandfather, brother, and friend, Terry never met a stranger - only...

David Doty

David Doty

Sep 23, 2026

David Jean Doty, age 37, of Waco, passed away early Wednesday morning, September 23, 2026 at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Temple.Private memorial services will be held at a later date.David was born February 10, 1989 the son of Janet (Doty) Garzone. He enlisted in the United States Army on March 26, 2008, and served honorably, completing tours...

Wilford Schuetz

Wilford Schuetz

Sep 23, 2026

Wilford Claude Schuetz, age 87, of Robinson, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, September 23, 2026 at St. Anthony's Care Center in Waco. He had battled Parkinson's Dementia for several years.

Graveside services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday September 28, 2026 at Gerald Cemetery near Leroy, with Rev. Jacob Brenton officiating. The family will receive visitors from 4:00 to 6:00...

Tilden Ludwig Jr.

Tilden Ludwig Jr.

Sep 20, 2026

Tilden John "Sonny" Ludwig, Jr. age 84, of China Spring, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2026 at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Temple. A Memorial Service will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, with Pastor Jeff Bradburn officiating. Military Graveside Rites will follow 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Moore Cemetery...