Our knowledgeable staff are passionate about providing families guidance and support during the funeral planning process and well after the funeral. Together, we can honor your loved one’s life while beginning your grief journey.

 

 

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Robert D. Payne Owner, Funeral Director
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Tim H. Payne CFO, Funeral Director
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Chris Eubank Funeral Director
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Janice Kaluza Vice-President, Funeral Director
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Valerie E. Payne Secretary of the Board, Funeral Assistant
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Carla Payne Funeral Assistant
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Vicki Vochoska Administrative Assistant
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Robert Hessel Funeral Assistant, Head of Grounds Maintenance
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Ernest Grmela Funeral Assistant, Visitation Attendant
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Lou Pokluda Administrative Assistant, Visitation Attendant
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Marvin Cepak Funeral Assistant, Honor Guard Representative
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Nola Rochelle Administrative Assistant
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Dennis Chartier Funeral Assistant

Robert D. Payne

Owner, Funeral Director
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Robert is the CEO of Aderhold Funeral Home, Inc. and a second generation Payne-family owner.  He works tirelessly toward his ministry as a funeral director.  His kind, compassionate spirit makes his service excellent in the industry.  He has a strong presence in the community of West and has decades of experience in helping families through difficult times.

Tim H. Payne

CFO, Funeral Director
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Tim is a third-generation Payne-family member involved in Aderhold Funeral Home, Inc.  He took on a strong role and presence in the business in early 2018.  Tim obtained his funeral director license in August 2019 and will serve West well with the same sense of kindness and compassion that have been at the forefront for many years.

Chris Eubank

Funeral Director
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Chris Eubank worked for Aderhold Funeral Home in 1996-1998 during his high school years and has been a longtime friend of the Payne family. After high school, Chris went into Law Enforcement where he worked for over 22 years, finally retiring as the Patrol Captain with the McLennan County Sheriff's Office. Chris Eubank earned his funeral director's license in January of 2021 and assisted Aderhold Funeral Home on the weekends until he started as a full time Funeral Director in 2024. Chris has spent his entire adult life in public service and is honored to assist families in their time of need. 

Janice Kaluza

Vice-President, Funeral Director
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Janice is a long-standing member of the Aderhold business and has many years of experience as a funeral director.  She is tenaciously dedicated to serving others and does so adhering to her strong faith.  Janice has an immense sense of community and is actively involved in services around West.

Valerie E. Payne

Secretary of the Board, Funeral Assistant
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Valerie is also a third-generation Payne-family member actively carrying a role at Aderhold.  She took an interest in assisting the business in early 2018 and recently joined full-time.  Valerie looks forward to helping families find special, noteworthy ways to honor their loved one and to present their life and legacy following passing.  She has moved back home to West and is committed to serving the community.

Carla Payne

Funeral Assistant
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Carla plays a multi-faceted role at Aderhold and is dedicated to making the loss of a loved one easier on the families.  She is present during many arrangements, funerals, and meals.  She has a thoughtful way of bringing special touches that are so valued to families.

Vicki Vochoska

Administrative Assistant
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Robert Hessel

Funeral Assistant, Head of Grounds Maintenance
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Ernest Grmela

Funeral Assistant, Visitation Attendant
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Lou Pokluda

Administrative Assistant, Visitation Attendant
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Marvin Cepak

Funeral Assistant, Honor Guard Representative
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Nola Rochelle

Administrative Assistant
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Dennis Chartier

Funeral Assistant
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