Obituaries

Donald Garretson

Donald Garretson

Jan 15, 2021

Donald "Don" Garretson, age 80, of West, left this earthly vale of tears Friday evening, January 15, 2021 at West Rest Haven in West. Per his family's request, services may be held at a later date. Don was born October 25, 1940 in Waco, the son of Charles and Olga (Schiemenz) Garretson. He started school in Leroy and was...

Daniel Edward Slovak

Daniel Edward Slovak

Jan 11, 2021

Daniel Slovak, age 56, of Waco, passed away late Monday evening, January 11, 2021 at Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Hospital in Waco. A memorial visitation will be held 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Aderhold Funeral Home in West. Limited capacity, facial masks, and social distancing are required at all services. Daniel was born April...

David Sharp

David Sharp

Jan 11, 2021

David Sharp, age 59, of Waco, passed away late Monday afternoon, January 11, 2021 at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Waco. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 18, 2021 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, with Rev. Ed Karasek officiating. Graveside Rites will be held 11:30 a.m. Monday at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco. David...

Betty Lois Pogue

Betty Lois Pogue

Jan 7, 2021

Betty Lois Pogue, age 76, of Gholson, passed away early Thursday morning, January 7, 2021 at Providence Hospice Place in Waco. ATTENTION CHANGE: Due to weather concerns, services for Betty Pogue have been changed to 11:00 a.m. Monday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, with Rev. James Stevens officiating. The family will receive visitors from 2:00 to 4:00...

Billie Joyce Brown

Billie Joyce Brown

Jan 7, 2021

Billie Joyce Brown, age 89, of Corsicana, formerly of Mexia, passed away early Thursday morning, January 7, 2021 at The Village at Heritage Oaks in Corsiciana. Graveside Service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 15, 2021 at Bethany Cemetery near Lorena, with Martin Hardell officiating. Billie Joyce was born June 11, 1931 in Troy, the daughter of Charles...

Karen Rejcek

Karen Rejcek

Jan 7, 2021

Karen Rejcek, age 60, of Granbury, formerly of West, passed away early Thursday morning, January 7, 2021 at Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital. At the family’s request, memorial services may be held at a later date. Karen was born March 12, 1960 in San Antonio, the daughter of the late Richard and Lena Mae (Hitt) Mounce and the late...

Rufus Howard

Rufus Howard

Jan 5, 2021

Rufus Jarvis Howard, age 95, of West, formerly of Penelope, passed away early Tuesday morning, January 5, 2021 at Homestead Nursing and Rehabilitation in Hillsboro, due to complications from Covid. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 8, 2020, at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, with Ernie Albrecht officiating. Burial will follow at the Howard family...

Judy (Tate) Dalby

Judy (Tate) Dalby

Jan 4, 2021

Judy (Tate) Dalby, age 76, of West, passed away late Monday afternoon, January 4, 2021 at her residence. Graveside Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 9, 2021 at St. Mary's Cemetery in West, with Ernie Albrecht officiating. Limited capacity, facial masks, and social distancing are required at all services. Judy was born September 24, 1944 in Dallas,...

Jerome Lednicky

Jerome Lednicky

Jan 1, 2021

Jerome J. "Buddy" Lednicky Jr., age 84, of West, passed away early Friday morning, January 1, 2021 at his residence. A rosary will be recited 5:00 p.m. Thursday at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption in West by Rev. Stephen Nesrsta, followed by visitation until 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Friday, January...

Judy Svrcek

Judy Svrcek

Dec 30, 2020

Judy Svrcek, age 77, of West, passed away late Wednesday night, December 30, 2020 at Providence Hospital in Waco. A rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday at Aderhold Funeral Home, followed by visitation until 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, January 7, 2021 at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the...

Barbara Brem

Barbara Brem

Dec 27, 2020

Barbara Brem, age 80, of Waco, passed away Sunday morning, December 27, 2020 at Providence Hospital in Waco. A rosary will be recited 4:00 p.m. Friday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel, followed by visitation until 6:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 2, 2021 at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption in...

Axton Hayes Engelke

Axton Hayes Engelke

Dec 27, 2020

Axton Hayes Engelke, seven weeks old infant of William Engelke and Lacy Martinez, of Waco, gained his wings Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Cook Children's Hospital in Fort Worth. Funeral Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, with Tommy Hornburg officiating. Graveside service will be held 1:30 p.m. Tuesday...

Gus Kocian, Jr.

Gus Kocian, Jr.

Dec 27, 2020

August "Gus" Kocian, Jr., age 65, of West, passed away Sunday evening, December 27, 2020 at St. Anthony's Care Center in Waco. Rosary will be recited and Mass of Christian Burial celebrated 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 4, 2021 at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption in West, with Rev. Ed Karasek as celebrant. Burial will follow at St....

Mary Sue Bilbo

Mary Sue Bilbo

Dec 26, 2020

Mary Sue Bilbo, age 79, of West, passed away early Saturday morning, December 26, 2020 at her residence after a short battle with cancer. Funeral Service will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 4, 2021 at the First Baptist Church in West, with Dr. John Crowder officiating. Graveside services will be held 12 noon Monday at Valley Mills Cemetery...

Anthony Dulock

Anthony Dulock

Dec 25, 2020

Anthony Joseph Dulock, age 65, of West, passed away early Friday morning, December 25, 2020 at 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 will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Thursday, December 31, 2020 at St. Martin's Catholic Church, with Rev....

Phillip Gerik

Phillip Gerik

Dec 21, 2020

Phillip J. “Phil” Gerik, 71, of Waco, formerly of West, passed away peacefully Monday, December 21, 2020 in Waco surrounded by his family after a courageous bout with cancer. Rosary will be recited and Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 1:00 p.m. Monday, December 28, 2020 at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption in West, with Rev....

Carolyn Randall-Jaska

Carolyn Randall-Jaska

Dec 20, 2020

Carolyn Randall-Jaska, age 57, of Huntsville, passed away Sunday evening, December 20, 2020. A private family graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Fatima Cemetery in Abbott, with Rev. Terry McElrath officiating. Carolyn was born January 17, 1963 in Bryan, Texas the daughter of Dr. John and Marilyn (Shirk) Randall. She attended...

Harold Ray Sexton, Jr.

Harold Ray Sexton, Jr.

Dec 18, 2020

Harold Ray Sexton Jr., age 52, of Abbott, passed away Friday morning, December 18, 2020 at the Olin E. Teague Veterans Administration Hospital in Temple. The family will receive visitors from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Aderhold Funeral Home in West. Limited capacity, facial masks, and social distancing are required at all services. Harold was...

Barbara Ruth Walter

Barbara Ruth Walter

Dec 18, 2020

Barbara Ruth Walter, age 67, of Rockdale, formerly of McGregor, passed away early Friday morning, December 18, 2020 at Robert's Hospital in Dallas. Funeral Services will be held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, with Rev. Terry McElrath officiating. Burial will follow at Bold Springs Cemetery. The family will have a come-and-go...

Joan Ondrej

Joan Ondrej

Dec 15, 2020

Joan (Prnka) Ondrej, age 76, of West, passed away early Tuesday afternoon, December 15, 2020 at St. Catherine Center in Waco. A rosary will be recited 6:00 p.m. Monday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel, followed by visitation until 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at St. Mary's Catholic Church of...