Obituaries

August 22, 2023

Blanche Ladell (Strain) Preston was born in Colorado City, Texas, on May 5, 1929 to Minnie Belle (Womack) Strain and John Lee Strain. She grew up in a farming and ranching family, along with her sisters Minnie Lee and Irene, before moving to attend college at McMurry in Abilene.

It was in Abilene where she met the love of her...

August 10, 2023

Cynthia Gail (Cindi) Streitmatter, 58, of Salado, TX, was surrounded by her family as she took her last breath and stepped into heaven just before midnight on August 9, 2023.

Cindi was born in 1964 in Colorado Springs, CO, to Jim and Barbara Leckenby and was the oldest of two sisters.  She married her high school sweetheart, Steve Streitmatter, just...

May 27, 2023

David Dom Peluso was born in Berwyn on October 3rd, 1942, and raised in Cicero, IL. He was a member of the Order of the Arrow and earned his Eagle Scout. Mr. Peluso graduated from Southern Illinois University with a degree in English and was the Student Advisor to the Dean of Academic Affairs.

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May 22, 2023

"Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.”

Colossians 3:23

Patsy "Pat" Irene Reynolds, 80, departed this life for her eternal home on May 22, 2023. Pat passed peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be...

May 13, 2023

Angelina Corona, age 51 of Belton, passed from this life Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Temple, Texas. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 am Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Belton.

Angelina was born on June 30, 1971, to Hermilo Corona...

May 5, 2023

Joyce Modgling, age 87 of Belton, passed from this life Friday, May 5, 2023, at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Temple. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon Thursday, May 18, 2023, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Belton. Burial will be in Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen.

April 16, 2023

Michael Shane Pierce, Jr., age 24 of Eureka Springs, Arkansas, previously from Temple, Texas, passed from this life Sunday, April 16, 2023. Services will be held Tuesday, April 25, 2023, with a visitation starting at 12 noon and funeral at 2 pm at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Belton. A reception in Michael’s honor will be held at VFW Post...

April 3, 2023

Jacquelynn Joy (Nanny) Painter, age 87 of Round Rock, passed from this life Monday, April 3, 2023. Graveside services will be held at 10 am Friday, April 14, 2023, at North Belton Cemetery.

Jacquelynn was born on May 17, 1935, to Walter and Lois (Campbell) Nanny in Caldwell, Texas. She was so proud...

April 2, 2023

Georgia Virginia Berry, age 97 of Morgan’s Point Resort, passed from this life Sunday, April 2, 2023, in Pflugerville. Funeral services will be held at 11 am Thursday, April 13, 2023, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Belton. Burial will be in Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen.

Virginia...

March 23, 2023

Jerry Wayne Crumm, age 66 of Belton, passed from this life Thursday, March 23, 2023 at home. Graveside services will be held at 10 am Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Resthaven Cemetery in Belton.

Jerry was born on July 14, 1956, to Joe Marion and Theresa Regina (Stowell) Crumm in Silver City, New...

March 14, 2023

Joyce Katherine Campbell, age 82 of Belton, passed from this life Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at home. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at First Church of Harker Heights. Burial will be in Cedar Valley Cemetery in Salado.

Joyce was born on July 3, 1940, to David...

March 5, 2023

Thurman “Buster” Wesley Dossey, 86 of Moody, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023, at Regency Manor Nursing Facility in Temple. Burial will be held on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at North Belton Cemetery.

Buster was born on July 1, 1936, to Weldon “Fuzzy” and Ollie (Bruton) Dossey in Gatesville, Texas. He was employed...

March 3, 2023

Robert “Bob” Earl Burns, age 89 of Temple, passed from this life Friday, March 3, 2023, at Cornerstone Gardens Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Temple. Graveside service will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Waco Memorial Funeral Home & Cemetery with a celebration of life to follow.

Bob...

February 17, 2023

Lou Ann Bussell, 79 of Belton, passed from this life Friday, February 17, 2023, at a local hospital. Services will be held at a later date.

Lou Ann was born on May 7, 1943, to Fred Garland and Nancy Helen Parnell in Belton, Texas. She was married to Robert W. Kelley and then...

February 16, 2023

Erlinda Minor, age 84 of Belton, passed from this life Thursday, February 16, 2023. Funeral Services will be held at 10 am Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Belton. Burial will follow at North Belton Cemetery.

Erlinda was born on April 8, 1938, to Ben and...

January 30, 2023

Aurea “Christine” Eagan, age 62 of Temple, passed from this life Monday, January 30, 2023, at home. Services will be held Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Belton, with a visitation starting at 11 am, followed by a memorial service at 1 pm.

Aurea was born on August 29, 1960,...

January 26, 2023

Paul Haire, age 76 of Belton, passed from this life Thursday, January 26, 2023, at Baylor Scott & White Heart Hospital in Plano, Texas.

Paul was born to James Bronson Haire and Lucille Elizabeth Smith on August 2, 1946, in Port Neches, Texas. He graduated as student council president and Valedictorian of his class...

January 26, 2023

Sam Stephens passed away peacefully on the evening of January 26, 2023, at the age of 78.

Sam was well known around Salado, Texas for his dedicated work ethic. He owned and ran a successful air-conditioning company for over 30 years. He treated his customers with great love and respect, and they thought...

January 22, 2023

Yreva “Lynn” Walker, age 63 of Salado, passed from this life Sunday, January 22, 2023, in West Columbia, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 1 pm Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Belton. Burial will be in Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery at a later date.

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January 22, 2023

Wiley J. Andrews, Jr., age 82 of Little River-Academy, passed from this life Sunday, January 22, 2023, at Park Place Manor in Belton. Graveside services will be held at 2 pm Thursday, January 26, 2023, at Little River-Wilson Valley Cemetery in Little River, Texas.

Wiley was born on November 20, 1940, to Wiley...