Obituaries

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

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...

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 7, 2024

Eva (Zivec) Sehnal, age 87, of West Palm Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, October 7, 2024 in Florida.

Private Memorial Services at West Brethren Cemetery will be held at a later date. 

Eva was born on March 24, 1937, in the Czech Republic, to Bohumil and Anna (Fabian) Zivec. At a young age, Eva and her family...

Oct 6, 2024

Wanda Joyce (Mosley) McMahon, age 91, of Axtell, passed away early Sunday afternoon, October 6, 2024 at Providence Hospital in Waco.

Funeral Services will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 11, 2024 at Olive Branch Baptist Church near Axtell, with Dr. Rex Bland officiating. Burial will follow at Olive Branch Cemetery. The family will receive...

Oct 5, 2024

Sandra Sue (Millsap) Scheler, age 79, of Leroy, passed away early Saturday morning, October 5, 2024 at her residence.

Funeral Services will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, with Pastor Eddie Scheler officiating. Burial will follow at Gerald Cemetery near Leroy. The family will receive visitors...

Oct 3, 2024

Linda Lee (Hannes) Hill, age 68, of West, passed away late Thursday afternoon, October 3, 2024 at her residence.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 10, 2024 at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption in West, with Rev. Timothy Vaverek as celebrant, assisted by Deacon Robin Waters. Burial will...

Oct 2, 2024

Jim Hand, age 67, of Ross, passed away early Wednesday morning, October 2, 2024 at Baylor Scott and White Hillcrest Hospital in Waco.

Graveside Service will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday, October 7, 2024 at White Rock Cemetery near Ross, with Rev. Ed Karasek officiating. The family will receive visitors from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m....

Oct 1, 2024

Robert R. "Bobby" Neill, age 77, of West, passed away Tuesday morning, October 1, 2024 at Ridgecrest Retirement Center 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, October 7, 2024 at St....

Sep 25, 2024

Dorothy (Klaus) Sulak, age 82, of West, passed away Wednesday morning, September 25, 2024 at her residence.

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 2, 2024 at St. Mary's Catholic Church of...

Sep 24, 2024

Harrold Lloyd Kissinger, age 92, of Waco, passed away Tuesday evening, September 24, 2024 at his residence.

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, October 1, 2024 at St. Mary's Catholic...

Sep 23, 2024

Wayne Mitchell Safley, age 91, of Gholson, passed away late Monday evening, September 23, 2024 at his residence.

Graveside Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 26, 2024 at Gholson Cemetery, with Rev. John Woodard officiating.

Wayne was born December 14, 1932 in Belton, the son of Robert and Allene...

Sep 20, 2024

Jerry McCartney, age 80, of Riesel, passed away late Friday evening, September 20, 2024 at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Temple.

A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 26, 2024 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, with Aubrey Rogers officiating. The family will receive visitors from 10:00 a.m. until...

Sep 19, 2024

Christopher Lee Diaz, "Diaz"; age 49 of Gholson, was called to his heavenly home by his Lord and Savior to receive his eternal reward, Thursday evening, September 19, 2024 in Gholson, Texas.

Chris was born July 30, 1975, in Waco, at Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center, to Benjamin and Maria (Guerra) Diaz. Chris grew up in...

Sep 18, 2024

Edward Helona, age 69, of Abbott, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2024.

A private service will be held at St. Mary's Cemetery.

Edward was born June 14, 1955, the son of Willie and Valerie (Janek) Helona. He was a 1973 graduate of Abbott High School. 

Edward is preceded in death by his father, Willie Edward Helona and a brother, Daryl Helona.

Survivors include his...

Sep 16, 2024

Kathy (Krupicka) Husak, age 68, of Robinson, passed away peacefully Monday evening, September 16, 2024 at Baylor Scott and White Hillcrest Hospital in Waco

Kathy was born October 19, 1955 in Waco, the daughter of the late Benjamin and Charlene (Bedrich) Krupicka. She was a 1974 graduate of Richfield High School and a 1978 graduate...