Obituaries

Patricia Ruth

Mar 28, 2025

We announce the passing of Patricia Ann "Pat" Ruth, age 87, on Friday, March 28, 2025 after a valiant battle with cancer. Pat passed away peacefully at Providence Village, fortified by the sacraments of the Holy Church.

A Rosary will be recited and Mass of Christian Burial celebrated 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 5, 2025 at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the...

Joe "Popo" Lenart

Mar 26, 2025

Joseph John "Joe" Lenart, age 85, of Abbott, passed away in Waco on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, surrounded by his family.

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, March 31, 2025 at the Immaculate Heart of Mary...

Rhonda Padgett

Mar 25, 2025

Rhonda Blanchard Padgett, age 58, of Peoria, passed away Tuesday morning, March 25, 2025 at her residence.

Memorial Service will be held 12 noon Saturday, May 10, 2025 at KC Hall near West, with John Callaway officiating, followed by a reception. The family will receive visitors from 11:00 a.m. Saturday until service time at the hall.

Rhonda was...

Jeanne Roznos

Mar 25, 2025

Jeanne (Wolf) Roznos, age 86, of West, passed away late Tuesday evening, March 25, 2025 at West Rest Haven in West.

A rosary will be recited 6:00 p.m. Friday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel, followed by visitation until 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 29, 2025 at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption...

Glen Keel

Mar 22, 2025

Glen Allen Keel Jr., age 63, of West, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025 at his residence.

Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at Birdston Cemetery near Streetman.

Glen was born April 17, 1961 in Waco, the son of the late Irma (Gaylor) Jones and Glen Keel Sr. He attended LaVega High School...

James "Jim" Woosley

Mar 20, 2025

James Kenneth Woosley, age 87, of Elm Mott, was called home to his Lord and Savior on March 20, 2025 from his residence.

Born on March 20, 1938, in Meridian, Texas - James K was the son of Rhea (Cooper) Woosley and Hiram Woosley Sr. He was a 1956 graduate of Meridian High School, and attended Sul Ross Teacher's College in...

Rose Kreder

Mar 19, 2025

Rose Theresa Kreder, age 84, of Lewisville, formerly of West, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at Mustang Creek Estates in Flower Mound.

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, March 25, 2025 at St. Mary's Catholic Church of...

Tommy Podsednik

Mar 17, 2025

Thomas Ray "Tommy" Podsednik, age 91, of Arlington, passed away Monday, March 17, 2025 at Town Hall Estates in Arlington.

A rosary will be recited 4:00 p.m. Sunday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, followed by visitation until 6:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 24, 2025 at St. Martin's Catholic Church...

Melody Lambert

Mar 16, 2025

Melody Ann Lambert, age 48, of Waco, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2025 at her residence.

Melody was born March 14, 1977, and was the cherished daughter of the late Ruthie (Todd) and James Lambert Sr. She grew up surrounded by the warmth of family and the spirit of community, graduating from Mart High School in 1996. Melody's artistic soul found...

Bernadette Hykel

Mar 15, 2025

Bernadette Marie "Bernice" Hykel, age 90, of Elm Mott, passed away early Saturday morning, March 15, 2025 at Baylor Scott and White Hillcrest Hospital in Waco.

A rosary will be recited 5:00 p.m. Thursday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, followed by visitation until 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:30 a.m. Friday, March 21, 2025 at...

Gloria Detterman

Mar 14, 2025

Gloria Jean Detterman, age 82, of West, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025 at her residence.

A Memorial Service will be held 4:00 p.m. Thursday, March 27, 2025 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Terry McElrath officiating. The service can be viewed HERE.

Gloria was born May 23, 1942 in Waco, the daughter of Herbert and Helen (Vestal) Detterman. She was...

Raymond Janek

Mar 10, 2025

Raymond Joseph "Mickey" Janek, age 89, of West, passed away peacefully Monday morning, March 10, 2025, at Woodway Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Woodway.

Graveside Service will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 13, 2025 at West Brethren Cemetery, with Terry Crawford officiating.

Raymond was born August 16, 1935 in Waco, the son of the late Raymond and...

Carol Bajer

Mar 8, 2025

Carol Lynne Bajer, age 80, of West, passed away Saturday evening, March 8, 2025 at Providence Health Center in Waco.

A rosary will be recited 6:00 p.m. Thursday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel, followed by visitation until 8:00 p.m. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 14, 2025 at St Mary's Catholic Church of...

Raymond Soukup

Mar 5, 2025

Raymond Patrick "Roy" Soukup, age 74, of West, passed away early Wednesday morning, March 5, 2025 at Baylor Scott and White Hillcrest Medical Center in Waco.

A rosary will be recited 6:00 p.m. Monday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel, with visitation to follow until 8:00 p.m. Graveside Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at Fatima...

Edna Scoggins

Mar 4, 2025

Edna Mae Scoggins, age 83, of West, passed away Tuesday morning, March 4, 2025 at West Rest Haven in West.

Funeral Services will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 8, 2025 at the First Baptist Church in Gholson, with Rev. James Stevens officiating. Graveside services will be held 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Chapel Hill Memorial Park in Robinson. The family will...

Deborah Harris

Mar 3, 2025

Deborah Kay Harris, age 67, of China Spring, passed away early Monday morning, March 3, 2025 at Baylor Scott and White Hillcrest Hospital in Waco.

Graveside Services will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, March 6, 2025 at China Spring Cemetery, with David Snipes officiating. The family will receive visitors from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in...

John Dvorak

Feb 24, 2025

John "Johnny"Leon Dvorak Sr., age 81, of Elm Mott, passed away early Monday afternoon, February 24, 2025 at West Rest Haven.

A rosary will be recited 5:30 p.m. Friday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, followed by visitation until 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Saturday March 1, 2025 at St. Martin's Catholic...

James Holder

Feb 22, 2025

James Beryl Holder, 83, of Waco, Texas passed away on February 22, 2025 at home with his family after a long battle with cancer.

James was born March 10th, 1941, in Osakis, Minnesota. He worked most of his life in agricultural sales and building. His hobbies included spending as much time as he could in his yard and playing with his...

Nollie Odle

Feb 22, 2025

Nollie Joan (Elsik) Odle, age 83, of West, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, February 22, 2025 where she was met in heaven by her parents, two sisters, and an infant brother.

A rosary will be recited 6:00 p.m. Tuesday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, with visitation to follow until 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held...

Ernestine Kaluza

Feb 19, 2025

Ernestine Josephine Kaluza, age 100, of Robinson, passed away early Wednesday afternoon, February 19, 2025 at Ridgecrest Retirement Center 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, February 25, 2025 at St. Mary's Catholic Church of...