Josephine Arreguin Marin, 98 of Belton, entered eternal rest on Saturday, April 10, 2021 peacefully in her home. Born in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico to Basilio Arreguin and Severiana Ramirez, Josie immigrated to Central Texas with her family in December of 1923. They eventually settled in the Three Forks area before moving to Belton in 1948 calling it her home until her passing. Josie spent many years working as a migrant farm worker and picked numerous crops not only throughout Texas,...

Mary Tatom, age 79 of Belton, passed away Thursday, April 1, 2021 in Goldthwaite, Texas. Private family memorial services will be held. Mary was born on June 21, 1941 to Raymond and Willie Azalete McDowell in Belton, Texas. She married Charles Edward Tatom in January of 1975. Mary is survived by her son, Jessie Tatom; and daughters, Michelle Pierce, Donna Greene, and Kathy Chevalier. She will also be remembered by her beloved grandchildren, Michael Pierce, Pamela Pierce, Misty Enger, Jason...

Brenda Elaine (Snow) Wooley, age 65 of Temple, passed away Friday, March 26, 2021 at a local hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm, Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Belton. Burial will be in Holland Cemetery. Brenda was born on March 5, 1956 to N.S. and Laura Lee (Howard) Snow in Temple, Texas. Brenda was a C.N.A. who cared for others. She also was a party animal, who enjoyed being the life of the party. She was a strong believer in God and always read the...

Norma Ruth Winkler, age 85 of Moody, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 1 pm Friday, February 26, 2021 at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Belton with Pastor Sam Callaway officiating. Burial in St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery. Norma was born on September 9, 1935 to Joe and Alma (Williams) Cohn in Marlin, Texas. She was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church and retired from the Bell County Tax Office. Norma was preceded in death by her parents, Joe...

Alfonso Lopez, age 93 of Temple, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021 at a local hospital. Funeral services will be held at 10 am Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Belton. Burial will be in North Belton Cemetery. Mr. Lopez was born in Jackson, MS on July 2, 1927 to Florencio and Angela Lopez. He worked as a welder. He loved Mariachi and Mexican music. He had a fun loving sense of humor and was always joking and laughing. His humor and infectious laugh would...

Betty Jane Bicknell passed away peacefully at her residence in Belton, Texas on the early morning of Friday, February 12, 2021, with family at her side. Her funeral is being held at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home, 503 North Main Street, Belton, Texas on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. Visitation is at 11 am and the service starting at 12 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking people to send a memorial donation in Betty's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The family...

Dawnella Carter, age 55 of Temple, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021 at her home. Services will be at 10 am Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Temple. Dawnella was born on December 27, 1965 to Donald and Elizabeth Stepp in San Mateo, California. She graduated from Natrona County High School in Casper, WY. Dawnella married Gerald “Rob” Carter on March 14, 1985. She was a devoted wife and mother and enjoyed taking care of, teaching...

Juanita E. Mingst, of Belton, at the beautiful age of 102, went to her heavenly place of rest Monday, February 1st, 2021. A time of visitation and viewing will be held from 5-7 pm Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Belton, and a family, light lunch will be held prior to the visitation from 2-4 pm Wednesday at Freddy and Shirley’s. Juanita was born on October 20, 1918 to William D. and Itha M. (Tarter) Erskine in Stranger, Texas. But she was no stranger to...

Joe Lynn Humphrey, age 80 of Belton, passed away Monday, February 1, 2021 at a local nursing facility. Joe was born on October 16, 1940 to Tommie and Ruby (Whiteley) Humphrey in Killeen, Texas. He attended school in Belton. Joe married Lorene Dunlap on December 24, 1972. He worked in the automotive, trucking and construction industries. Joe enjoyed music, loved classic cars, and loved to travel. He attended Keys Valley Baptist Church in Belton. He was a family man and enjoyed spending time...

Emery Kertesz III age 64 of Nolanville, TX passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021 at Noon. Son of the late Emery P. Kertesz Jr. And Clare Kertesz of Pennsylvania. He was a sincere man of principle who lived a life of honor, dedication, and gratitude. A beloved and devoted husband, he and his wife Sheila shared 44 years of true love, respect, and admiration for one another. He exemplified everything it means to be a father and grandfather. He was compassionate, caring and gave every...