October 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...

October 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...

September 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...

September 13, 2024

September 13, 2024

Amy Michelle Summers of Belton, Texas, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024, at the age of 47 with her loving family by her side. Private family services will be held at a later date.

Amy was born on March 12, 1977, in Clovis, NM. She graduated from Indiana State University in 1999 majoring in Recreation Therapy. She worked in a...

September 1, 2024

Thelma May Griffin (née Butterworth), aged 94, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2024, in Temple, Texas. Born on February 20, 1930, in Nashville, Tennessee, Thelma lived a life marked by her devotion to family, her faith, and her community.

Thelma was only 14 when she married the young sailor who would be the love of her life. J.W. was stationed...

September 1, 2024

Joe Raymond Moore, 80, beloved husband, father, grandfather, mentor, and papa joe, passed peacefully from this life at his home in Belton, Texas on September 1, 2024. Services will be held on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Belton, with a visitation starting at 1 pm and services immediately following at 3 pm.

Joe Raymond Moore was born...

August 23, 2024

Mary Louise Huckabee, 95 of Belton, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024, in Temple. Services will be held at 10 am Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Belton. Burial will follow in North Belton Cemetery.

Mary was born on June 10, 1929, in Westphalia, Texas to Otto and Marie “Rector” Gottschalk. She attended schools in...

August 19, 2024

Doris Virginia Dickinson Burns, aged 84 years, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 19, 2024, at Baylor Scott & White Hospital. Family, friends, and others are invited to the Celebration of Life service at Trinity Church of Temple, 3501 Airport Road, Temple, Texas on Saturday, August 24, 2024, with a visitation starting at 10 am and service immediately following at...

July 30, 2024

Gwainne LaNelle Ketchum Pageler Peterson, age 88 of Wolfe City, Texas, passed from this life Tuesday, July 30, 2024, in Rockwall, Texas. Services will be held Saturday, August 3 at Harper-Talasek funeral home in Belton with a visitation starting at 10:30 am and funeral immediately following at 11 am. Burial will follow in Holland Cemetery.

Gwainne was born on December 18,...

July 20, 2024

Tracy Dawn Cox, age 63 of Nolanville, passed from this life Saturday, July 20, 2024. Services will be held Thursday, August 1, 2024, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Belton with a visitation starting at 10 am and funeral immediately following at 12 pm noon. Burial will follow at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen at 1 pm.

Tracy was born...

July 2, 2024

Dr. Elisabeth Gabriella Kehler, 64, passed away on July 2nd, 2024, at her home in Belton, TX, surrounded by her family and friends.

Gabriella was born December 8, 1959, in Linkoping, Sweden. She was the daughter of Fritz and Anna-Britta (Vikrot) Kehler, who were both medical doctors. Gabriella was born in Linkoping, but mostly grew up in Norrkoping, where her parents...

June 21, 2024

William Robert “Papa” Davis went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 21, 2024, at the age of 63. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Tuesday, July 9, 2024. Burial will follow in North Belton Cemetery.

Born in Pontiac, Michigan, on July 30, 1960, William resided in Troy, Texas, with his son-in-law, daughter, and grandsons. William served our...

May 16, 2024

Valerie A. Jornlin, age 54 of Belton, passed from this life Thursday, May 16, 2024, at home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Belton.

Valerie was born on February 16, 1970, to James Walter and Mary Lou Crisman in Omaha, Nebraska. She worked at Target. Her favorite thing to do though was...

May 11, 2024

Dennis Nathaniel Erickson, age 42 of Temple, passed from this life Saturday, May 11, 2024. A memorial service in his honor will be held at 2 pm Saturday, June 1st, 2024, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Belton.

Dennis was born on December 11, 1981, in Belton, Texas. He attended school at Belton High School and was a proud Veteran of the...

May 1, 2024

It is with a mix of sadness and celebration that we let you know our mother, Shirley McLeod Burress passed away the morning of May 1, 2024, at the age of 94. She was married to Tom Burress and was his biggest champion for 62 years. Tom went on ahead in 2015. Shirley and Tom gave this world five children:...

April 28, 2024

Mary Ellen Berry, age 91 of Salado, passed from this life Sunday, April 28, 2024, at home. Funeral services will be held at 11 am Monday, May 6, 2024, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Belton. Burial will follow in Salado Cemetery.

Mary was born on October 20, 1932, to Jacob Pleasant Cagle and Edna Zora (McBee) Cagle in Polk County, Arkansas....

April 27, 2024

Retired Captain Wayne Ray Garner of Round Rock, formerly of Salado, passed away April 27, 2024, at the Olin Teague Veterans’ Medical Center, Temple, Tx. He was the youngest of fourteen children, born April 23, 1947, in Shelbyville, TX to James Washington and Syble Lee (Sparks) Garner. He graduated from Danbury High school in Danbury, TX in 1965, where he played football,...

April 27, 2024

Sharon Christopher was a warrior for Christ, a devoted daughter, caring sister, a servant wife, the absolute best mom and Nini, and a friend so many were lucky to have. She was a charter member of North Point Baptist Church and actively involved in Bible Study Fellowship in which she poured truth into so many others lives.

She graduated from Diamond...

April 27, 2024

Melvin Eugene Elkins, age 86, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Park Place Manor nursing home in Belton, Texas. Services will be held at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Belton on Thursday, May 2, 2024, with a visitation starting at 10 am and service immediately following at 11 am. Burial will be at North Belton Cemetery.

Melvin was born October 24,1937...