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...

March 27, 2024

Frances Stephanie (Fesuk) Essig, age 77 of Belton, passed from this life Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Belton.

Frances was born on January 27, 1947, to Steve and Nell (Gill) Fesuk in Worcester, Massachusetts. She received her master’s degree from the Otis Institute...

March 20, 2024

Mieko Shimoji Hill, age 80, of Temple, TX passed away peacefully at her daughter’s family home in California surrounded by her family on Wednesday, March 20, 2024.

 Mieko was born on November 12, 1943, in Miyako, Ryukyu Islands, Japan to Joshu and Hisai Shimoji.   Mieko attended schools in Miyako.  Mieko after completion of school moved to Okinawa.  Mieko met the...

March 20, 2024

Bobby Don Kirk, age 85 of Belton, passed from this life Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Graveside services will be held at 10 am Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at North Belton Cemetery.

Bob spent his entire life serving others. His career began with a short stint in the Army and spent the next 33 years working for the Santa Fe Railroad. And...

March 6, 2024

Azucena (Ortiz) Conde, affectionately known as “Susie” to those close to her, passed from this life Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at home in Temple, surrounded by her family. She was born on June 8, 1941, to Jesus Ortiz and Alifonza Munoz in Taylor, Texas. Susie's life will be cherished and celebrated by all who had the privilege of knowing her.  Susie's...

February 5, 2024

Services for Mary Katherine “Kay” Stapp, age 91 of Rogers, and formerly of Florence and Lake Buchanan will be held at 10 am Friday, February 16, 2024, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Belton. A burial will follow in Florence Cemetery.

Mrs. Stapp died Monday, February 5, at her home in Rogers.

She was born September 28, 1932, in Taylor’s Valley to Clinton,...

January 28, 2024

Barbara Joann Walker, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home in Temple, Texas Sunday, January 28, 2024, at the age of 90. Funeral services will be held at 10 am Thursday, February 1, 2024, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Belton. Burial will be in Resthaven Cemetery.

Joann was born on August 18, 1933, to Marshall M. Adams...

January 14, 2024

James F. Lynch III, known affectionately as Jim to his family and friends, passed from this life Sunday, January 14, 2024, at the age of 72 in Rogers, Texas. Services will be held at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Belton on Saturday, January 20, 2024, with visitation starting at 9:30 am and funeral beginning at 11 am. Burial will follow at...

January 10, 2024

Meretha H. Short, age 79 of Belton, passed from this life Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at home. Services will be held at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Belton on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, with a visitation starting at 12 noon and funeral to follow at 1 pm. Burial will be in Greathouse Cemetery.

Meretha was born on November 6, 1944, to...

January 8, 2024

January 5, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Paul Caldera Rendon, a beautiful soul who touched the lives of all who knew him. Born on December 13, 2023, in Austin, Texas, to loving and proud parents, Crystal Dawn Forrest and Silvestre Rendon, Paul brought immeasurable joy and boundless love to his family and everyone fortunate enough to...

December 16, 2023

Vera Ann Peters Vandegrift was received in the arms of her loving savior Jesus Christ on December 16, 2023. Vera was born to Christine Witten Peters and Kenneth Keith Peters on September 14, 1932, in Huntington, West Virginia.

Her family stressed the importance of education, especially her Uncle John R. Witten who owned the Medical Arts Pharmacy. Her passion for...

December 13, 2023

December 7, 2023

Minnie Janell "Nell" Drake, age 75 of Belton, passed from this life Thursday, December 7, 2023, peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Services will be held at 3 pm Thursday, December 14, 2023, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Belton.

Nell was born on October 5, 1948, to the late Rupert "R.E." Hendricks and Sybil Jewel (Stovall) Hendricks in Texarkana, Arkansas. She...

December 2, 2023

Lillian Doris Wilhite, nee Hunt, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2023, at the age of 102 in Belton, Texas. She was born on October 8, 1921, in Bell County, Texas. Lillian was a beloved homemaker, dedicating her life to her family and creating a loving home for them.

Lillian was a selfless and generous woman, known for her quick...

November 22, 2023

November 18, 2023

Gilbert "Gil" Ronald Hickenbottom, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 18, 2023, in Temple, Texas. He was known for his unwavering faith, military service, love for reading, and his dedication to helping others. Gil leaves behind a legacy of resilience and kindness that will continue to inspire those who were fortunate enough to know him. Funeral services will take place...

November 18, 2023

Frieda Kirkpatrick, a beloved mother and cherished Oma, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023, at the age of 83. She will be remembered as a kind, loving, and loyal woman who dedicated her life to her family. Graveside services will be held at 9 am Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery.Born on May 12, 1940, to...