Obituaries

Nina Jo Nors

Nina Jo Nors

Jun 14, 2026

Nina Jo (Smajstrla) Nors, age 76, of Hillsboro, passed away Sunday evening, June 14, 2026 at her residence.Graveside Services will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 20, 2026 at St. Mary's Cemetery in West, with Chaplain Thomas Strickland officiating. The family will receive visitors from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday at Aderhold Funeral Home in West.Nina Jo was born on...

Virgil Kubacak

Virgil Kubacak

Jun 11, 2026

Virgil Lee Kubacak, age 80, of Round Rock, formerly of West, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, departed this life on June 11, 2026, just a few days shy of his 81st birthday.A rosary will be recited 6:00 p.m. Wednesday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, followed by visitation until 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be...

JJ Exum

JJ Exum

Jun 9, 2026

James Justin "JJ" Exum, cherished husband, devoted father, treasured son, loyal brother and beloved friend, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2026, at the age of 50.Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 13, 2026 at the First Baptist Church in West, with Dr. John Crowder officiating. Burial will follow at Bold Springs Cemetery near West. The family...

Josie Grones

Josie Grones

Jun 9, 2026

Josephine "Josie" (Bartosh) Grones, age 97, of West, passed away early Tuesday morning, June 9, 2026 at Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Hospital in Waco.A rosary will be recited at 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, June 12, 2026 at St. Mary's...

Jeff Stiles

Jeff Stiles

May 30, 2026

Jeff Allen Stiles, age 63, of Axtell, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2026 at his residence.A Memorial Visitation will be held 4:00 to 7;00 p.m. Friday, June 12, 2026 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West.Jeff was born June 29, 1962, in Solano County, California, the son of the late Sandra (Swick) Stiles Ellis and Billie Stiles Jr. He embraced life...

Elnora Uptmore

Elnora Uptmore

May 28, 2026

Elnora Helen Uptmore, age 104, of West, passed away Thursday afternoon, May 28, 2026 at West Rest Haven in West.A rosary will be recited 6:00 p.m. Tuesday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, with visitation to follow until 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at St. Mary's Catholic Church of...

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...