Temple, Texas Obituaries
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Leland Roger Stanford
Feb 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....
Trenton Carl Urbantke
Feb 4, 2025
Trenton Urbantke, age 60 of Holland, passed from this life Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Memorial services are pending at this time.
Trenton was born on November 19, 1964, to Daniel and Lucy K. Urbantke in Temple, Texas. He graduated with the Class of 1983 at Moody High School and worked for Baylor Scott & White’s I. T. Department until retirement. Trenton...
Maria Ramos
Jan 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...
Lillie "Bell" Copeland
Jan 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,...
Benny E. Wood
Jan 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,...
Karen Fay Guthrie
Jan 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...
Ellis O'Brien Lee
Dec 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,...
Willie Mae Coleman
Dec 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...
Mark Hughes
Dec 9, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mark Hughes on December 9, 2024, at the age of 66. Mark was born on December 10, 1957 in Benton, IL., to Michael and Irene.
Mark met the love of his life and beloved wife of 48 years, Debra Haley in Tinley Park, IL. Mark and Debra went on to...
John Harris Bicknell
Dec 2, 2024
John Harris Bicknell, 81 of Temple, passed from this life Monday, December 2, 2024. He was born July 18, 1943.
Services will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Belton with a visitation starting at 11 am and funeral immediately following at 1 pm. Burial will be in North Belton Cemetery.
Billie Jean Hickenbottom
Dec 1, 2024
Billie Jean Hickenbottom, age 91 of Troy, passed from this life Sunday, December 1, 2024, in Waco, Texas. Graveside services will be held at 3 pm Monday, December 30, 2024, at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen.
Mrs. Hickenbottom was born on October 1, 1933, to Carl Jefferson and Lily Panina (Ferril) Bolt in Leander, Texas.
Ethel Townsend
Nov 29, 2024
Ethel Townsend, age 88 of Belton, passed from this life Friday, November 29, 2024. Graveside services will be held at 11 am Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at Bartlett Cemetery.
Ethel was an amazing person. She was a spontaneous, fun, charismatic, and outgoing individual. She enjoyed spending her time with friends and family fishing. She enjoyed being around people that were uplifting,...
Edna Stephens
Nov 25, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Edna Madge Stephens, a cherished mother, wife, grandmother, sister, and friend, who peacefully left us on Monday, November 25, 2024, at the age of 75.
A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2025, from 12 pm to 2 pm at 11300 Brewer Rd, Salado, TX 76571.
"To live in...
Denzel Len Holmes
Nov 24, 2024
Denzel Len Holmes, 84 of Belton, Texas, died November 24, 2024.
Born January 14, 1940 at home in Sheffield, Texas to Herbert and Blanche Holmes. He was married to the love of his life, Margie Copeland Holmes, for 64 years. Graduated from Sul Ross University in 1965 and worked as a USDA auditor until retirement, after which he spent time fulfilling...
Mary Delores Parrott
Nov 5, 2024
Mary Delores Parrott, aged 60, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2024 after a 4 year battle with cancer. Born to Roberto Cortez Mendiola and Maria Hernandez Cortez, Delores was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend whose warmth and joy enriched the lives of all who knew her.
Delores is preceded in death by her father, Roberto Cortez Mendiola....
Juan Gamino Hernandez
Nov 4, 2024
Juan Gamino Hernandez, 96, of Belton, passed away on the morning of November 4, 2024. Visitation services will be held at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Belton from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, November 11, with Recitation of the Holy Rosary beginning at 6:00 p.m. A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, 10:00 a.m., at...
Pearl Gober
Oct 29, 2024
Pearl Gober, age 91, went to be with her Lord on October 29, 2024.
Visitation with the family will be at Harper Talasek Belton from 6 – 8 pm on November 4, funeral services will be held the next morning at Harper Talasek Belton at 10 am on November 5. Burial will follow at Moffat Cemetery.
Pearl was born on August 10,...
Billie L. Kirkley
Oct 23, 2024
Billie L. Kirkley, age 96 of Belton, passed from this life Wednesday, October 23, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Services will be held Tuesday, October 29, 2024, with a visitation starting at 9 am at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Belton, followed by a graveside service at North Belton Cemetery at 11 am with Sylvester Olivas officiating.
Billie was born on June...
Doris Nell Floyd
Oct 11, 2024
Doris Nell Floyd, a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great great-grandmother, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024, at the age of 93 in Temple, Texas. She was born on October 3, 1931, in Belton, Texas. Doris graduated from Liberty Hill High School where she met the love of her life A.J. Floyd. She lived a life rich...
Jerry Ray Karriker
Sep 21, 2024
Jerry Ray Karriker, born on September 10, 1934, in Mexia, Texas, gracefully passed from this life on September 21, 2024. A retired Lt. Colonel in the United States Army, Jerry served his country with valor during the Vietnam War, flying Huey helicopters and earning the respect and admiration of those who served alongside him. His dedication to service extended beyond...
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