All Obituaries

Ona “Nana” Armstrong Campbell passed away on April 4, 2021 in Temple at Baylor Scott & White surrounded by her family. She was born March 12, 1946 to Sam and Alma Armstrong. When her parents brought her home to meet her big brother, Don Armstrong, little did they know she would have the gift of gab and brag about him and his accomplishments every chance she got. The family spent her early years living at Camp Hood and later moved to Killeen where she graduated from Killeen...

Susan Elizabeth Hammes (born Susan Elizabeth Parsley) was born October 10, 1954 in Rockingham North Carolina to the late Howard Parsley Sr. and Grace Elizabeth Parsley. Susan passed away peacefully on April 3rd with her family by her side. Susan is survived by her only child Brian Andrew Hammes, his wife Lisbeth Hammes and her grandson that she loved dearly, Kaylom Marquez. She is also survived by her brother Howard Parsley Jr. and his wife Luming Parsley; her sister Prudence Lampley and...

Funeral services for Melvin Dean Miller, 84, of Killeen, will be held at 11:00a.m. Friday April 2nd at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home Chapel. Mr. Miller passed away peacefully on March 25th, 2021 at a local Killeen Hospital. Melvin was born in 1936 in Wabash, Indiana in the middle of the Great Depression. Melvin and his sister Dorene grew up on a farm with their foster parents until he joined the Army in November 1957. He is a Vietnam Veteran with 20 years of service and Bronze Star recipient....

Maria Luisa Pagan, 92, of Killeen, passed away in the late evening on Thursday, March 25, 2021. Maria Luisa was born on December 13th, 1928 in Cayey, Puerto Rico, to the late Carlos Torres and Maria Rivera. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Samuel Pagan, and sister Ada Torres, and her great-granddaughter Belicia. She is survived by her children: two sons: Jesus Samuel and Edgar; two daughters: Vanessa and Valerie; seven grandchildren: Jonathan, Chrissy, Jennifer,...

Frederick Rayford Harris, Sr. was born in London, West Virginia. He retired from the U.S. Army after serving 20 years.  After he retired from the Army, Mr. Harris held many diverse positions. These positions included Corrections Officer for the state of Texas, Management Consultant, Equal Opportunity Consultant, Adjunct Professor at Central College (Killeen, TX), Organizational and Personal Development  Consultant , Training Administrator/Deputy...

Juan Roberto Angeles, 52, of Nolanville, Texas, passed away on March 23rd, 2021. Juan was born on May 13th, 1968 to parents Maria Concepcion and Juan Angeles in Guanajuato, Mexico. His passion in life was music. He always made music a part of his life by singing, playing the guitar, the keyboard, and DJing in church, weddings, quinceaneras, parties, and the flea market in Austin. He also had his band, La Tribu Azteca, that included his son, Juan R. Angeles Jr., his brother, Rafael Angeles,...

Arturo "CHICO" Solis Sr. 68, beloved Father, brother "Popo", and friend, was called to his eternal resting place on March 20, 2021. He entered this world on May 16, 1952 in San Antonio, Texas. Born to Benito and Josephina Solis, He was the 4th of 12 children.  He is survived by sons Arturo Solis JR, Miguel I Solis. Daughters Josefa Solis and Cruzita Solis.  He has 10 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren 6 brothers and 5 sisters four aunts and numerous nieces...

Douglas “Douggie” Elias Lape Douglas Elias Lape, age 71 of Killeen, Texas (formerly of Inarajan, Guam) passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. Douglas was preceded in death by his parents, Dedrick Laval and Elizabeth San Nicolas Lape; brother Peter Paul Lape; sister Evelyn Asmus. Granddaughter Christalyn Elisa Lape San Nicolas. Parents-in-law Edward and Consolacion Taitague; brother-in-law Jesse Taitague. Douglas is survived by his wife of 49 years, Lillian Taitague Lape;...

Johanna Janell McCommas was born in Oklahoma City on April 16, 1939 to Murl and Floreice Peterson. Jan grew up in Oklahoma City where she met the love of her life, Melvin  McCommas. They married on May 25, 1956 and had three sons Mark, Kirk and Scott. In the mid 60’s they moved the family to Richardson, TX and moved a final time in the mid 70’s to Killeen, TX. Jan passed away at her home with family by her side on Feb 15, 2021. Her loving memory will live on through her...

. Rosita Benzon Cabiad, age 85 of Harker Heights, Texas passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021. Rosita was preceded in death by, her parents, Agustin and Dorotea Benzon; siblings brothers Ronnie R. Benzon, Jesus and Felanio Benzon and sister Celedonia Benzon; son, Godofredo B. Cabiad Jr. Husband, Godofredo B. Cabiad Sr.; great-grandson, Messiah Oats. Rosita is survived by her children; Roland (Beth) Cabiad of Anchorage, Alaska; Judy Cabiad (Frederick) LeMay of Killeen, Texas; Jimmy...