December 7, 2019

James Robinson Kirkpatrick, 81 of Belton, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 pm Monday, December 16, 2019 at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen.

James was born July 3, 1938 to John Cecil and Nora Grimes Kirkpatrick in Alvin, Texas.  He was very into the military, serving in...

November 23, 2019

Jack Ernest Elliott, 85 of Belton, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2019 in a local nursing facility. No services are planned at this time.

He was born on June 7, 1934 to Ernest and Melissa (Stephenson) Elliott in Houston, Texas. He enjoyed water skiing, and loved to travel. He also had an interest in photography, cars and...

November 22, 2019

Alma Loraine Jarnagin, 97 of Belton, passed away peacefully Friday, November 22, 2019. Graveside services will be held at Salado Cemetery on December 7, 2019 at 11 am.

She was a life-long member of the First United Methodist Church of Belton. She worked 40 years at Scott and White Hospital in Temple, TX until retirement. She was a loving...

November 15, 2019

Mrs. Willie Fern Straw, 81 of Belton, passed away Friday, November 15, 2019.  Graveside services will be held at 3:00 PM on Monday, November 18, 2019 at North Belton Cemetery with Minister Deral McWhorter officiating.  Visitation will be held from 2:00-3:00 PM at North Belton Cemetery.

Willie Fern was born April 23, 1938...

November 11, 2019

Kitty Baker passed away Monday, November 11, 2019.  Her family is composing her obituary which you will be able to read here.

November 1, 2019

Bernie Wuthrich, 86 of Belton, passed away Friday, November 1, 2019.  His loved ones are composing his obituary which you will be able to read here.

October 14, 2019

Mrs. Lois Preece, age 79 of Troy passed away on Monday, October 14, 2019.  A visitation will be held on Friday, October 18, 2019 from 6-8 PM at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Belton. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at 2 PM at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Belton with burial to follow at North...

October 13, 2019

J.W. Thomas, 93, died October 13, 2019.  A celebration of his life will be held on Wednesday, October 16 at 2:00 p.m. at Harper Talasek Chapel in Belton.  A family visitation will be held on Tuesday at Harper Talasek from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

A WWII veteran and member of the Greatest Generation, J.W. participated in the liberation of...

October 10, 2019

Eustacia Gonzales Alejandro, age 89, of Belton passed away Thursday, October 10, 2019, among many of her loving family. Funeral services will be at Christ the King Catholic Church in Belton on Tuesday, October 15, at 10:00 AM. Her burial will follow at Bellwood Memorial Park Cemetery in Temple, Texas. On Monday, October 14, Mrs. Alejandro’s family will host...

October 9, 2019

Joe Pleymon Pruett, age 81, of Gatesville passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2019.  Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, October 14, 2019 at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Belton.  Burial will follow at North Belton Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 PM on Sunday, October 13, 2019 at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Belton.

October 6, 2019

Blaisette Galazzo Hajovsky (Gina) was born on February 3rd, 1924 in Tunis, North Africa.  Her parents were originally from Sicily and immigrated to Tunis during the 1800’s, under a French protectorate.  From a very young age she was fluent in Arabic, Italian, and French.  Her intelligence, love of life, and adventurous character made Gina an extraordinary young woman.

September 24, 2019

Wallace Lynn Morse, 84, of Belton, Texas passed away on September 24, 2019 at his residence after a battle with pulmonary fibrosis.

He was born October 3, 1934 in Spartanburg, South Carolina to Sherrod Lee and Bessie (Pittman) Morse.  He was the youngest of six children and had several nieces and nephews.  In his youth he lived in...

September 20, 2019

Funeral services for Ms. Aldair Schubert Fontes, 79, of Belton will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Belton.  Visitation will be held from 6-8 PM on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Belton.

She passed away on Friday, September 20, 2019 at her home in...

September 19, 2019

Barbara Kay Yarbrough, 76 of Belton, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2019 in her home surrounded by her family. In celebration of her life, there will be a ceremony at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Belton at 11 am on Saturday, October 19, 2019.

Barbara was born on March 12, 1943 in Springfield, Tennessee. Our mother is...

August 22, 2019

Graveside funeral services for Sandra Lou Hicks Steger, 81, of Belton will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday August 27, 2019 at Chapelwood Memorial Cemetery in Texarkana, Texas.

She passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at Creekside Terrace Rehabilitation.

She was born September 9, 1937 in Texarkana, Texas to George Lester and Eva...

August 14, 2019

Liliana Izavel Galindo, 2 months old of Belton, gained her angel wings on August 14, 2019. Services will be held at 10 am Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at Christ the King Catholic Church in Belton. Burial will follow at North Belton Cemetery.

Liliana was born June 8, 2019 at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Temple, Texas....

August 4, 2019

Mrs. Barbara Inez Pruitt Rutledge, age 75, of Belton passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2019.  A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2019 from 1:00-3:00 PM at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home Chapel in Belton.

Barbara was born on August 4, 1944 to Curtis and Florine Lawson Pruitt in Little River, Texas.  Barbara loved playing...

July 25, 2019

William Jenkins Whisenant, 85 of Belton, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm on Monday, July 29, 2019 at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Belton, 503 N. Main. Burial will follow at Resthaven Cemetery in Belton.

William was born August 7, 1933 to Cyril LeRoy Whisenant and Doris...

June 28, 2019

Funeral Services for Ms. Leanor P. Martinez, 86, of Belton, will be held 6:00 PM Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Belton.

Ms. Martinez passed from this life on Friday, June 28, 2019. Leanor P. Martinez was born October 29, 1932, to Miguel and Maria Villeral Perez, in Mission, Texas. Ms. Martinez loved spending time...

June 17, 2019

Charles Wallace Vann, (SMSGT. Retired) 88 of Copperas Cove, Texas passed away peacefully at the Delaney in Georgetown, Texas.  On Monday, June 17, 2019.  He was born on March 21, 1931 in Bell County Texas.  Charles married Ollie Mae Prewitt on June 6, 1955, in Belton Texas, and had 52 years of wedded bliss before she passed.  He graduated...