Feb 1, 2021

Joe Lynn Humphrey, age 80 of Belton, passed away Monday, February 1, 2021 at a local nursing facility.

Joe was born on October 16, 1940 to Tommie and Ruby (Whiteley) Humphrey in Killeen, Texas. He attended school in Belton. Joe married Lorene Dunlap on December 24, 1972. He worked in the automotive, trucking...

Jan 29, 2021

Emery Kertesz III age 64 of Nolanville, TX passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021 at Noon. Son of the late Emery P. Kertesz Jr. And Clare Kertesz of Pennsylvania. He was a sincere man of principle who lived a life of honor, dedication, and gratitude. A beloved and devoted husband, he and his wife Sheila shared 44 years of...

Jan 22, 2021

Merlon Lee “Monty” Montgomery Jr. of Belton, Texas passed away in the early morning hours of Friday, January 22, 2021 at the age of 78.  After several months of declining health, Monty passed away peacefully with his family by his side.

Monty was born in Gorman, Texas on January 13, 1943 to Merlon...

Jan 21, 2021

Lillie Flores Garcia, age 83 of Belton, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021 at a local care facility. Services will be held at 1 pm Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Belton. Burial will be in North Belton Cemetery.

Lillie was born on February 2, 1937 to Bill and Francisca...

Jan 19, 2021

Michael Clinton Vargeson, 72, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-grandfather, and Brother, was called to his eternal resting place on January 19, 2021. He entered this world on October 29, 1948 in Blossburg, PA, born to Clinton Vargeson and Mary Weiskopff Vargeson Ludlam.

He graduated from Elkland High school in 1966. He attended RIT....

Jan 19, 2021

Patricia Ann (Combs) Roberts, age 80 of Temple, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at her home. A private family service will be held at Evergreen Cemetery in Crockett, Texas at the family plot.

Patricia was born on October 27, 1940 to S. G. and Mary Combs in Pasadena, Texas. She was a graduate of Clear Creek...

Jan 18, 2021

James Lee Briscoe, age 69 of Belton, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at his home. Services will be Saturday, January 23, 2021 at North Belton Cemetery in Belton; visitation will begin at 11 am at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Belton; and a graveside service will follow at 12 noon.

James was born on June...

Jan 3, 2021

David Lewis, age 68 of Belton, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021 at a local hospital. No services are planned at this time.

David Lewis was born November 29, 1952 to Fred Lewis and Ester Hill in Toole, Utah. He worked for Cloud Construction until his retirement. David was considered the “Entertainer of...

Jan 1, 2021

Juanita “Janie” Morris who was loved by all, was called home to the Lord on January 1st, 2021. She was born to Moises and Gregoria Salazar on April 4th, 1962 in Rosebud, Texas where she met and married her first husband, Raymond Monnone. They moved to Belton, Texas and lived at the Dickson Ranch where they welcomed...

Dec 28, 2020

Burl Tyson Land, 95, passed away Monday, December 28, 2020 at Providence Hospital in Waco, Texas. He was dearly loved by his family and friends and will be greatly missed. Due to current Covid 19 conditions, the family has requested a private graveside service.

Burl T. Land was born on November 18, 1925...

Dec 26, 2020

Darvin Maurice Self, age 87 of Belton, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020. Graveside services will be held at 2 pm Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Moffat Cemetery in Moody.

Darvin was born March 6, 1933 to Dulancie Manuel “Bud” and Fay Marie (Powell) Self in Sylvester, Texas. He attended school in Sweetwater...

Dec 12, 2020

Bruce Ray Hutchens Sr., age 68 of Belton, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020 at a local nursing facility. A memorial service will be held at 11 am Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Belton.

Bruce was born on January 20, 1952 to Worth Garland Hutchens Sr. and Elizabeth (Byerly)...

Dec 10, 2020

John David Woljevach, known to friends as “Crazy John”, passed away on December 10, 2020 at the age of 65. Even in his last moments he was enjoying some of his favorite things; watching TV, eating his snacks, and scratching lotto tickets.  A time of visitation with the family will be held from 4-6 pm Friday, December...

Dec 8, 2020

Mrs. Frances Victoria Harold was born on October 17, 1955 in Topeka, Kansas to William LaVon Harold Jr. and Betty Jean Criswell Harold.  She was the fourth child of seven children.  She attended Topeka Public Schools where she was a scholar, cheerleader and served on the drill team at Topeka High School.  Frances achieved many academic awards. ...

Nov 16, 2020

Daryl Lynn Washington, age 64 of Belton, passed away Monday, November 16, 2020 at a local hospital. Funeral services will be held at 11 am Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Christ the King Catholic Church in Belton. Burial will be at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen.

Daryl was born on July...

Nov 14, 2020

Joan Burton Messer Cox went home to be with the Lord on November 15, 2020.  Joan was born to John Lewis Burton and Annabell Catherine Rosser Burton on January 14, 1929 just east of Belton near the Leon River.  Joan was raised and lived most of her life in Bell County, where her grandparents arrived in the...

Nov 10, 2020

Thomas L. Van Hammond, age 69 of Belton, TX passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020.

Tom was born on February 22, 1951, in Appleton, WI to Joseph and Gladys Van Hammond. He graduated from St. John’s High School in Little Chute, WI in 1969. Tom served in the United States Army, as a supply clerk, stationed...

Oct 29, 2020

Sandra Kay Self, age 63 of Belton, passed from this life on Thursday, October 29, 2020. There will be a graveside service for her at Moffat Cemetery in Moody on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at 2 pm.

Sandra was born on October 17, 1957 to Darvin Maurice and Frieda Lee Self in Sweetwater, Texas. She was a...

Oct 25, 2020

Roy Lee Butler, age 80 of Belton, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2020. Services will be held at 2 pm Saturday, November 7, 2020 at North Belton Cemetery.

Roy was born on October 13, 1940 to Leander and Eula Mae (Bishop) Butler in Taylors Valley, Texas. He graduated from Belton High School and...

Oct 20, 2020

Wesley Benjamin (WB) Orand passed away Monday, October 19th, at his home in Marlin. Funeral Services will be held at 11 am on Friday, October 23, 2020 in the Harper-Talasek Funeral Home Chapel in Belton. Burial will be in North Belton Cemetery.

WB was born on May 1, 1927 in Belton, Texas. He was a veteran in...