June 30, 2025

June 18, 2025

Judith Ann Prince Shine, a devoted mother, cherished grandmother, beloved great grandmother, and loving sister passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, after a life rich in love and family. Services will be held Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Belton, with a visitation starting at 10 am and funeral service immediately following at 11 am....

June 17, 2025

Wayne N. Tompkins, age 76 of Belton, passed from this life Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Private family services will be held at a later date.

Wayne was born on April 11, 1949, to Leskie and Myrtle Tompkins in Washinton D.C. He retired from Baylor Scott & White Health Systems.

He is preceded by his parents; brothers, Gary Tompkins, Kenny Tompkins, and David...

June 13, 2025

Zelda Mae Sutton Allen, a devoted wife, mother, and sister passed away peacefully in her daughter’s loving arms at Scott and White hospital in Temple, Texas on June 13, 2025, at the age of 95. Services will be held at 10 am Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Belton Church of Christ. Burial will follow in North Belton Cemetery.

Born on November...

May 27, 2025

Dorothy Pauline Slack passed away peacefully in a Temple, Texas hospital on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 3:10 a.m. due to health complications. She was surrounded by her loved ones.

Dorothy was born on August 15, 1938, in Rogers, Arkansas, to Ora LeRoy and Alberta Presley. She is preceded in death by her parents; her brothers Marvin LeRoy, Jack LeRoy, Jim...

May 3, 2025

Reida Young Bridges, a beloved member of the community, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Belton, Texas, at the age of 89. Funeral services will take place at 10 am on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Belton.

Reida was born on October 8, 1935, to George Showalter and Reida Cantrel in San Antonio, Texas....

April 26, 2025

Gary Peter Mandroian, 67, passed away peacefully on April 26, surrounded by his family, at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Temple, Texas after a three-year battle with cancer.

Gary was born in Glendale, California on July 17, 1957, to Harold and Marie Mandroian. Older siblings, Richard and Nancy, anxiously awaited Gary’s arrival in their new La Canada home, custom...

April 26, 2025

Monica Tabler, 67 of Belton, passed from this life Saturday, April 26, 2025. Private family services will be held at a later date.

Monica was born on March 2, 1958, to Jimmy Davis and Betty Gipson in Wichita Falls, Texas. She graduated from LVN Nursing School and worked for Aveanna Healthcare in Temple.

Monica is preceded by her parents, Jimmy Davis and...

April 21, 2025

Mai Tuyet Tuttle, age 95, of Belton, Texas, passed from this life Monday, April 21, 2025, at home.

A time of visitation will be held from 1-3 pm with a Buddhist Ceremony following at 3 pm Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Belton.

Burial will be held at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen, Texas at a later...

February 28, 2025

Vada Francis Sutton, a dedicated public servant, a beloved sister and aunt, and a cherished member of the Bell County community, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on June 23,1934 in Cedar Knob, Texas to Nallie and Cora Mae Sutton, she lived a life marked by unwavering commitment and deep connection to those...

February 26, 2025

Carole LaVaughn Beauchamp, 91, beloved Daughter, Spouse, Mother, Mother-in-law, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother (GG), and friend was called to her eternal resting place in heaven on February 26, 2025. She entered this world on August 10, 1933, in Pleasant Hope, MO, born to David Frank and Maxine (Kibby) Crockett. She is survived by three children, six grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.

LaVaughn was a...

February 18, 2025

February 12, 2025

Leland Roger Stanford, age 70 of Dacula, Georgia, passed from this life Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Private family services will be held at a later date.

Leland was born on April 9, 1954, in Houston, Texas, to Thomas and Delia Dowell Stanford. He was known for his playful spirit and mischievous nature, often scaring his siblings with unexpected jumps and pranks....

February 4, 2025

Trenton Urbantke, age 60 of Holland, passed from this life Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Memorial services will be held Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Belton with a visitation starting at 12:30 pm and service immediately following at 1 pm.

Trenton was born on November 19, 1964, to Daniel and Lucy K. Urbantke in Temple, Texas. He graduated...

January 22, 2025

Maria Ramos, age 80 of Belton, passed from this life Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Services will be held on Monday, February 3, 2025, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Belton with a visitation starting at 5 pm and services immediately following at 6 pm. Inurnment will be in Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at...

January 17, 2025

Lillie Bell (Lock) Copeland of Salado, TX lovingly known as “Bell” to her family and friends, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and cherished memories. Bell’s life was a beautiful story of faith, hard work, and deep connections with the people and things she cared most about.

Bell was born April 22, 1936,...

January 3, 2025

Benny Earl Wood, age 74, passed away Friday, January 03, 2024, in Temple, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Monday, January 13, 2025, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Belton. Burial will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Nolanville.

Benny was born on January 20, 1950, in Ponca City, Oklahoma. He married Betty Sue McFarland on June 6,...

January 1, 2025

Karen Fay Guthrie, 54 of Belton, passed from this life Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 11 am Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Belton with Mike Baggerly of House of Hope Outreach officiating. Burial will follow at North Belton Cemetery.

Karen was born on March 9, 1970, at Scott & White and has...

December 29, 2024

Ellis O’Brien Lee, 92 of Belton, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024, surrounded by family at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Temple. Services will be held on Friday, January 10, 2025, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Belton with a visitation starting at 1 pm and funeral immediately following at 2 pm.

Ellis was born March 5, 1932, in Premier,...

December 28, 2024

Let all that you do be done in Love.

1 Corinthians 16:14

Willie Mae Coleman (Granny) was born on June 25, 1938, in Somerville, Tx. to Lydia and Adoph Schwarze. She passed away peacefully on December 28, 2024. She was 86 years old.

 She had four brothers and five sisters. They all preceded her in death.

 Her husband, Floyd John Coleman, passed away on...