Obituaries

Ken Maler

Ken Maler

May 27, 2026

Kenneth Ray "Ken" Maler, age 90, of West, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at Hill Regional Hospital in Hillsboro.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, with Rev. Timothy Vaverek officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday...

Tommy Stanford

Tommy Stanford

May 23, 2026

Tommy Larson Stanford, age 55, of West, passed away Saturday morning, May 23, 2026, at Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Hospital in Waco.The family will receive visitors from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West.Tommy was born on October 29, 1970, in Waco, to W.D. and Betty (Larson) Stanford. He graduated from...

Steven Kucera

Steven Kucera

May 17, 2026

Steven Arnold Kucera, age 58, of Aquilla, formerly of West, passed away at his home on May 17, 2026, following a courageous battle with ALS.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 22, 2026 at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption in West, with The Rev. Aaron M.G. Zimmerman, of St. Alban's Episcopal Church, officiating at the service,...

Edward Nesrsta

Edward Nesrsta

May 16, 2026

Edward James Nesrsta, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, was born on June 9, 1957, in Hillsboro, the son of Edwin and Doris (Gerik) Nesrsta. He passed away unexpectedly on May 16, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and hard work.A rosary will be recited 5:00 p.m. Monday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Abbott,...

Lillian Bohannan

Lillian Bohannan

May 14, 2026

Lillian Annie Bohannan, age 88, of West, passed away Thursday evening, May 14, 2026 at West Rest Haven.A rosary will be recited and Mass of Christian Burial celebrated 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption in West, with Rev. Timothy Vaverek as celebrant, assisted by Deacon Robin Waters. Burial will follow at St....

Patsy Makovy

Patsy Makovy

May 12, 2026

Patricia Ann "Patsy" Makovy, age 79, of Abbott, Texas, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Hospital in Waco.

A rosary will be recited 2:00 p.m. Sunday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel, followed by visitation until 4:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 18, 2026 at the Immaculate Heart of...

Alma Cervantes Kucera

Alma Cervantes Kucera

May 8, 2026

Alma Esperanza Cervantes Kucera was born at 12:35 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at Providence Hospital in Waco. She was immediately baptized into the Catholic faith while in the operating room by Fr. Timothy Vaverek, becoming a real-life Tiny Saint! She lived a very full life in just 23 hours, knowing nothing but love and comfort in the warmth...

Larry Cowan

Larry Cowan

May 7, 2026

Larry Wayne Cowan, age 71, of Groesbeck, formerly of Waco, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2026 at his residence.Per his request, no services will be held. He will be laid to rest next to his mother at White Rock Cemetery near Ross.Larry was born April 6, 1955 in Waco, the son of the late William Cowan and Ada (Tennison) Cowan....

Jason McCartney

Jason McCartney

May 7, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jason Keith McCartney, age 54, of West, who departed this life on May 7, 2026, at Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Hospital in Waco, just days shy of his 55th birthday.A Funeral Service will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at First Baptist Church in West, with...

Raymond Glatter Sr.

Raymond Glatter Sr.

May 6, 2026

Raymond Joseph Glatter Sr., age 96, of West, passed away Wednesday morning, May 6, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his family.

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 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the...

Kenneth Maynard

Kenneth Maynard

May 5, 2026

Kenneth Dennis Maynard, age 74, of West, passed away Tuesday morning, May 5, 2026 at Ascension Providence Hospital in Waco.Memorial Graveside Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 15, 2026 at Salem Lutheran Cemetery near Malone, with Pastor Anthony Oncken officiating.Kenneth was born on December 27, 1951, in Malone the son of George and Ella Mae (Monthei) Maynard. He...

Tianna Reynolds

Tianna Reynolds

May 4, 2026

Tianna Markelle Reynolds, age 33, of West, passed away Monday, May 4, 2026 at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Temple.

A Funeral Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Bold Spring Baptist Church in West, with Rev. James Jackson and Rev. Samuel L. Buhl II officiating. Burial will follow at Doris Miller Memorial Park near...

Ervin Laubert

Ervin Laubert

Apr 25, 2026

Ervin John Laubert, age 88, of West, passed away Saturday afternoon, April 25, 2026 at his residence in West. 

A rosary will be recited and Mass of Christian Burial celebrated 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 4, 2026 at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption in West, with Rev. Ed Karasek and Rev. Timothy Vaverek as celebrants, assisted by Deacon Ronnie Sykora....

Joyce Beaubien

Joyce Beaubien

Apr 25, 2026

Joyce (Harkins) Beaubien, age 94, of West, passed away Saturday afternoon, April 25, 2026, at Brookdale Lake Brazos Assisted Living in Waco.

Funeral Service will be held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, with Dr. John Crowder officiating. Graveside service will follow at 11:30 a.m. at Axtell Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from...

Billy Bettge, Sr.

Billy Bettge, Sr.

Apr 24, 2026

Billy George Bettge, age 90, of West, passed away late Friday evening, April 24, 2026 at Baylor Scott and White Hillcrest 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 celebrated 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 30, 2026 at St. Martin's Catholic Church in Tours,...

Janet McCartney

Janet McCartney

Apr 24, 2026

Janet McCartney, age 79, of Gholson, passed away Friday, April 24, 2026 at Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Hospital in Waco.A Graveside Service will be held 11:30 a.m. Monday, April 27, 2026 at Gholson Cemetery, with Rev. John Woodard officiating. The family will receive visitors from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Monday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West.Born on February...

Jack Barber

Jack Barber

Apr 23, 2026

Jackie Charles "Jack" Barber, age 77, of West, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2026 at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.A Memorial Service will be held 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, with Rev. Terry McElrath officiating. Military Honors will be conducted by West Veterans Honor Guard. The family will receive visitors from...

Jim Girard

Jim Girard

Apr 16, 2026

James "Jim" Peter Girard, 69, passed away unexpectedly on April 16, 2026 at his home in West.Private services will be held at a later date.A long time resident of West, Jim was born in Birmingham, Alabama, and attended schools in Virginia and Mannheim, Germany, graduating from Robert E. Lee High School in Springfield, Virginia.Jim was a proud veteran of the...

Bennie Perry

Bennie Perry

Apr 15, 2026

Bennie Mae Perry, age 95, of Aquilla, passed away early Wednesday morning, April 15, 2026 at her residence.A Celebration of Life will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Aderhold Funeral Home in West. The family will receive visitors from 9:30 a.m. Saturday until the time of service.Bennie was born on May 25, 1930, in Gustine, Texas, to...

Jim Quick

Jim Quick

Apr 12, 2026

James Stanley "Jim" Quick, age 81, of Bellmead, passed away early Sunday morning, April 12, 2026 at Lakeshore Village Healthcare Center in Waco.Per Jim's request, no services will be held. He will be laid to rest next to his wife Joyce at Gholson Cemetery.Jim was born on August 7, 1944, in Charlottesville, Virginia, the son of Ellen (Simpson) and James...