Obituaries

November 25, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Edna Madge Stephens, a cherished mother, wife, grandmother, sister, and friend, who peacefully left us on Monday, November 25, 2024, at the age of 75.

A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2025, from 12 pm to 2 pm at 11300 Brewer Rd, Salado, TX 76571.

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November 24, 2024

Denzel Len Holmes, 84 of Belton, Texas, died November 24, 2024.

 Born January 14, 1940 at home in Sheffield, Texas to Herbert and Blanche Holmes. He was married to the love of his life, Margie Copeland Holmes, for 64 years. Graduated from Sul Ross University in 1965 and worked as a USDA auditor until retirement, after which he spent time fulfilling...

November 5, 2024

Mary Delores Parrott, aged 60, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2024 after a 4 year battle with cancer. Born to Roberto Cortez Mendiola and Maria Hernandez Cortez, Delores was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend whose warmth and joy enriched the lives of all who knew her.

Delores is preceded in death by her father, Roberto Cortez Mendiola....

November 4, 2024

Juan Gamino Hernandez, 96, of Belton, passed away on the morning of November 4, 2024. Visitation services will be held at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Belton from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, November 11, with Recitation of the Holy Rosary beginning at 6:00 p.m. A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, 10:00 a.m., at...

October 29, 2024

Pearl Gober, age 91, went to be with her Lord on October 29, 2024.

Visitation with the family will be at Harper Talasek Belton from 6 – 8 pm on November 4, funeral services will be held the next morning at Harper Talasek Belton at 10 am on November 5. Burial will follow at Moffat Cemetery.

Pearl was born on August 10,...

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...