Obituaries

Dianne Ball

Dianne Ball

Dec 8, 2025

Elizabeth "Dianne" Ball, age 80, of West, passed away Monday evening, December 8, 2025 at West Rest Haven. A Funeral Service will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 22, 2025 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, with Rev. Jesse Motley officiating. Burial will follow at Ridge Park Cemetery in Hillsboro at 11:30 a.m. The family will receive visitors from...

Margarita Pedraza

Margarita Pedraza

Dec 7, 2025

Margarita Charrez Pedraza, of De Leon, Texas, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, left this world unexpectedly in an accident on December 7, 2025, at the age of 68.

A rosary will be recited 2:00 p.m. Sunday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, followed by visitation until 4:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 15,...

Nick Kingrey

Nick Kingrey

Dec 5, 2025

Nicholas Carl Kingrey, age 70, of West, passed away Friday morning, December 5, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

A celebration of his life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, with Pastor Chris Galbraith officiating. Graveside services will follow at 11:30 a.m. at Riesel Cemetery. The family will receive...

Raymond Griffith Jenkins III

Raymond Griffith Jenkins III

Dec 4, 2025

Raymond Griffith Jenkins III, "Ray or Ray J" to his friends and family, of Hillsboro, Texas, passed away peacefully with his loving wife Barb Jenkins at his side on December 4, 2025, after a brief illness at the age of 79. Ray was the son of Catherine and Raymond G. Jenkins, Jr., of Birmingham, Alabama, and Galena Park, Texas.

The family...

Gregory Ballew

Gregory Ballew

Nov 27, 2025

Gregory Lynn Ballew aka "Amos", age 57, passed away Thursday, November 27th, 2025 of a heart attack at a friend's house.A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 13th, 2025 at First Baptist Church of Gholson, with Brother James Stevens officiating. Visitation will be at 1:00 p.m. until the time of service at the church. Friends and family...

Pat Donnell

Pat Donnell

Nov 26, 2025

Patrick George "Pat" Donnell, age 56, of West, passed away early Wednesday afternoon, November 26, 2025 at Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Hospital in Waco.The family will receive visitors from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, December 4, 2025 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West.Pat was born on March 23, 1969, in Hillsboro, Texas, to Timothy and Jeanette (Vochoska) Donnell....

Tom Niles

Tom Niles

Nov 25, 2025

Thomas Edward Niles Jr., known by most as "Tom", passed away early November 25, 2025, at the age of 83.

Born January 6, 1942, in Waco, Texas, Tom was the son of Thomas E. Niles "Tomcat" and Minnie Belle Strickland. He graduated from Waco High School with the Class of 1960 and went on to retire from the United States Air...

Georgia Hughes

Georgia Hughes

Nov 21, 2025

Georgia Ann Hughes, age 89, passed away peacefully, on Friday November 21, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.

The family will receive visitors Monday, December 8, 2025 from 10:30 a.m. until service time at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption in West. A rosary will be recited at 11:00 a.m. Monday, followed by Mass of Christian Burial...

Anton Peterson

Anton Peterson

Nov 19, 2025

Anton Franklin Peterson, age 90, of Mesquite, formerly of West, passed away Wednesday afternoon, November 19, 2025 at Dallas Regional Medical Center in Mesquite. 

A rosary will be recited 6:00 p.m. Tuesday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, visitation to follow until 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at St. Mary's...

Wanda Cox

Wanda Cox

Nov 19, 2025

Wanda Irene Cox, age 98, of Elm Mott, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, November 19, 2025 at her residence.Funeral Services will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, with Dr. John Crowder officiating. Graveside services will be held 11:15 a.m. Tuesday at Waco Memorial Park. The family will receive visitors from...

Heidi Hills

Heidi Hills

Nov 17, 2025

Heidi Marie Hills, age 67, of West, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, November 17, 2025, at her home, surrounded by the love and presence of her family. She left this world gently, with a soft smile, carried into God's arms just as she lived her life: quietly, gracefully, and with unshakable strength.

A celebration of her life will be held...

Nancy King

Nancy King

Nov 15, 2025

Nancy Rauschuber King, a beloved family member, cherished friend, and devoted educator, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2025.

A funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Aderhold Funeral Home, located at 808 South Reagan Street, West, Texas 76691. The family will receive visitors from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial...

JoAnn Dubiel

JoAnn Dubiel

Nov 14, 2025

JoAnn Josephine Dubiel, age 79, of Carrollton, passed away Friday, November 14, 2025 at her residence.A rosary will be recited 5:00 p.m. Thursday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel, followed by visitation until 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:30 a.m. Friday, November 21, 2025 at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption in West, with Rev. Timothy...

Eugene Sulak

Eugene Sulak

Nov 11, 2025

Eugene Joseph "Gene" Sulak, age 96, of Rogers Hill near West, passed away Tuesday afternoon, November 11, 2025 at Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Hospital in Waco. Graveside Services will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, November 14, 2025 at Gholson Cemetery, with Rev Randy Bell officiating. The family will receive visitors from 9:30 until service time Friday at the cemetery....

Clara Wachsmann

Clara Wachsmann

Nov 9, 2025

It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of Clara "Nell" Wachsmann, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend. Born on October 24, 1940, to the late Vernon and Clara Olevia Grier in West, Texas, Clara left us to join them on the other side, where she will undoubtedly brighten their days as she did ours.

Funeral...

Scott Topham

Scott Topham

Nov 9, 2025

Scott Michael Topham, age 66, of West, passed away Sunday afternoon, November 9, 2025 at his residence. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.Scott was born on October 3, 1959, in Rochester, New York, the son of the late Richard and Marguerite (DeVilbiss) Topham. He attended schools in Hilton, New York, and later worked as a...

Albert Matus

Albert Matus

Nov 8, 2025

Albert Matus, age 83, of West, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home in the early morning hours of November 8, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

The family will receive visitors from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at Aderhold Funeral Home in West. A graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at Prairie Hill Cemetery in...

Dan Andrle

Dan Andrle

Nov 7, 2025

Dan Frank Andrle, age 94, of Bellmead, formerly of Ennis, passed away late Friday afternoon, November 7, 2025. Funeral Service will be held 11:30 a.m. Friday, November 14, 2025 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, with Rev. Timothy Vaverek officiating. Graveside Services will be held 3:30 p.m. Friday at Crisp Cemetery near Ennis. The family will receive visitors from...

Nancy Boyd

Nancy Boyd

Nov 3, 2025

Nancy Teresa (Jamail) Boyd, age 83, of Crawford, formerly of Otto, passed away Monday evening, November 3, 2025 at Ascension Providence Hospital in Waco.

A rosary will be recited 6:00 p.m. Monday 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. Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at St. Martin's...

Darrell McCartney

Darrell McCartney

Oct 28, 2025

Darrell Gene McCartney, age 64, of Whitney, formerly of Gholson, passed away Tuesday morning, October 28, 2025 at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas.A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 3, 2025 at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church in Gholson, with Rev. Lynn Leger officiating. The family will receive visitors from 10:00 a.m. until the service time...