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...

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...