June 1, 2020

Helen Mae (Beech) Bruton, age 57 of Belton, passed away Monday, June 1, 2020 at home. Services will be held at 4 pm Wednesday, June 10, 2020 in the Harper-Talasek Funeral Home Chapel in Belton.

Helen was born December 12, 1962 to Don Beech and Barbara Dickerson in Okinawa Japan, Ryukyu Islands. She...

May 19, 2020

Vernon Griffin, 95, our beloved husband and father passed away on May 19, 2020, in his Temple residence.  Dr. Griffin was born December 10, 1924, in Somerville, TX.  He was the son of the late Cornelius and Nora Moore Griffin.  Vernon’s father signed permission for him to join the Navy after the attack on Pearl Harbor before completing his...

May 10, 2020

Joe Frank Rebovich, age 75 of Houston, journeyed home to God Sunday, May 10, 2020, Mother's Day. He is reunited with his wife, Margot and his precious son, Joey. His journey has allowed him to once again, be in the embrace of his mother, Velma Chrystine (Berry) Rebovich; grandparents, Frank and Blanch Berry; cousin, Anne Stringer Drennan; and those who...

May 7, 2020

Nicole Gallagher, 32 of Belton, beloved wife and mother, was called to her eternal resting place on Thursday, May 7, 2020. A memorial service will be held in her honor at 10 am Saturday, May 16, 2020 in the Harper-Talasek Funeral Home Chapel in Belton, 503 N. Main Street.

Nicole entered this world...

April 29, 2020

Wanda Lee Orand, 90 of Marlin, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at a local hospital. Graveside services will be held at 12 noon on Friday, May 1, 2020 at North Belton Cemetery.

Wanda was born on October 29, 1929 in Temple, Texas to Robert and Katherine White. She loved to paint and cook and made the...

April 22, 2020

Larry J. Wermuth, age 73, passed away on April 22, 2020 at Creekside Terrace in Belton, Texas. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Larry was born on September 17, 1946 in Madison, Wisconsin, the son of Frank and Ila (Polglase) Wermuth. He attended St. Bernard’s Catholic grade school and...

April 10, 2020

Billy Jearold (B.J.) Stanley, born February 6, 1932 in Jayton, Tx passed away April 10, 2020 at 88 years of age after a brief illness. He was a proud father, grandfather and great grandfather. B.J. was honored to serve in the Korean War. He also was gratified to have been Sheriff of Kent County, Texas. He moved to Belton,...

April 1, 2020

A memorial service will be held at a later date for Juliette Irene Pickett. Juliette passed away at the age of 83 on April 1st, 2020 at her residence in Salado, Texas.

Mrs. Pickett was born on February 18, 1937 to Henri and Eva (Lemoin) Beauregard. She was a graduate of American School of Business, Williams Business school...

March 20, 2020

Arthur Allen Wallace was born April 25,1930 on Old Waco Rd. in Belton, TX on the Smith Farm to W.C. (Windy) Wallace and Pearl Lorraine Hooks Wallace (Bill). Arthur passed away peacefully on March 20, 2020 at his home in Belton.

Mr. Wallace’s family moved to Holland, Texas where he would attend grade school. He and his...

March 18, 2020

Funeral services will be private for Mr. Nicolas Paris-Fontanez, 93 of Belton, who passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2020.

Nicolas was born to Antonia Fontanez in Fajardo, Puerto Rico on February 10, 1927.  He graduated from Fajardo High School in 1944, and went on to graduate from the University of Puerto Rico in 1948. He married the...

March 4, 2020

Marilyn M. Ellison, age 84 of Belton, passed from this life Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at her home.  Graveside services will be held at 2 pm Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at Moffat Cemetery.

Marilyn was born September 25, 1935 to Willard and Opal Fisher in Troy, Ohio.  She graduated from Springfield South High School in 1953. Marilyn...

February 27, 2020

Sue Nell (Pritchett) French, 75 of Belton, passed from this life Thursday, February 27, 2020 at a local nursing facility.  Funeral services will be held at 1 pm Thursday, March 5, 2020 at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home Chapel in Belton.

Sue was born October 1, 1944 to Artice and Melba Pritchett in Gilmer, Texas.  She graduated from Gilmer...

February 25, 2020

Chester Leon Kirby, age 60 of Belton, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at a local hospital.  Funeral services will be held at 11 am Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Belton. Burial will follow at North Belton Cemetery.

Mr. Kirby was born January 14, 1960 to Tommie Eugene and Darlene (Clinard) Kirby in Belton, Texas....

February 22, 2020

Bobbie Ruth (Reed) Handel, age 85 of Belton, passed from this life Saturday, February 22, 2020.  A graveside service will be held at 2 pm Tuesday, February 25 at North Belton Cemetery.

Bobbie was born September 10, 1934 to J.A. "Pete" and Zelma "Shug" (Glazner) Reed in Holland, Texas.  She was a member of Miller Heights Baptist...

February 9, 2020

Services for John “Big Foot” Aguallo will be 2 pm Friday, February 14, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Belton.  Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery in Temple.

John Aguallo was born on September 16, 1952 in Bloomington, Texas to Juan and Inez Aguallo. He was united in holy matrimony to Sharon Hill on February 5, 1983. He...

February 2, 2020

Kathleen Marie Snyder, of Morgan’s Point Resort passed from this life on February 2, 2020 at the age of 64. Services will be held at the Foundation United Methodist Church in Temple, Texas on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at 1:00 pm.

Kathy was born on September 19, 1955 to John and Patricia Snyder in Tampa, Florida.  She...

January 2, 2020

Joshua Allen Reyner was born on February 9th, 2004 and took the world by storm soon thereafter.  He approached all endeavors with a full head of steam, and he had little restraint in his zest for life.

He loved fiercely and lacked boundaries.  He was quick to offer an infectious smile, and he cherished the opportunity to...

December 29, 2019

J.C. “Cotton” Carver, 93 of Belton, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019.  A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 3, 2019 at 10:30 AM at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Belton with Tom Bever officiating.  Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 PM on Thursday, January 2, 2019 at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Belton.  Burial to follow services in...

December 19, 2019

Walter “Tommy” Thomas Berry, 86 of Salado, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019. A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 27, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home Chapel in Belton.  Visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00 PM prior to service.  Burial to follow services Salado Cemetery.

Tommy was born December 7, 1933 to Walter and Annie Mae (Anderson) Berry in Salado, Texas.  He loved driving a truck and working out on his ranch.  Watching John Wayne and Audie Murphy westerns.  Riding his golf cart...

December 10, 2019

Ms. Jo Ann Clark Bilbrey, 83 of Temple, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2019.  Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Belton with Minister H.K. Ballard officiating.  Burial will follow at McDowell Cemetery.

Jo Ann was born January 6, 1936 to George and Lizzie (Barker) Clark...