June 17, 2025

Ruben Velez Jr., 65 of Killeen, passed from this life Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Family will receive loved ones and friends from 1-4 pm Wednesday, June 25, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Killeen. Military funeral honors will be rendered by the United States Army at 1:30 pm.

Ruben was born on September 30, 1959, to Ruben Velez Sr. and Sandra Elisa...

June 14, 2025

Melvin Taylor, 86, of McGregor TX passed into eternity with Jesus at Royal Manor in Hewitt TX. Visitation will be at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Killeen TX on Friday, June 20, from 9:00-10:00 am for family and then 10-10:30 am for all others who wish to pay their respects at that time. Services will follow at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in...

June 13, 2025

Drexel G. Mosquera, 42, passed away on June 13, 2025, in Killeen, Texas. A memorial service will be held on July 12, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home, 506 N. 38th Street.

Born on November 4, 1982, in Fort Hood, Texas, Drexel lived a life marked by determination and perseverance. He graduated from Ellison High School in Killeen as...

June 10, 2025

Manuia le masina e alu ma toe sau. Le auauna lelei e, ma le faamaoni, ina ulufle mi I I le fiafia o lou alii.

Margaret “Tiana” Simei, 64 years old, passed from this life to join her brother, father, and mother on June 10, 2025, in Killeen, Texas. Margaret was born March 6, 1961, to Niue British nationals, Sisitupe “Silo’o”...

May 27, 2025

With hearts full of love and warm memories, we celebrate the beautiful life of Dora Gonzalez, who passed away peacefully on May 27, 2025, at the age of 92. A memorial mass will be held at 3 pm Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Beeville, Texas. Flowers may be purchased from the following link,...

May 4, 2025

Liliana Jocelyn Maldonado, 37, of Killeen, Texas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 4, 2025. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 16, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Killeen. A time of visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., with the service to follow at 11:00 a.m. Liliana will be laid to rest at Killeen Memorial Park.

Born on May 4,...

May 3, 2025

Alice “Allie” Faye Krebs passed away Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Seton Hospital with her husband of 50 years at her side.

Allie was born on February 20, 1946, to Max and Louise Geidl of Clarkston, Washington. She grew up in Clarkston and was active in junior and senior high school sports including softball, shotput competition, and springboard diving. In college,...

April 24, 2025

Carlos Juan Sierra Ruiz, 78 of Florence, passed from this life Thursday, April 24, 2025. He was born on January 19, 1947, to Carlos J. Sierra and Isabel Ruiz in Caquas, Puerto Rico. Carlos had a passion for baseball, motorcycles, and cockfights. “GALLITOS!” He leaves behind a legacy of love, care, and guidance that will surely be missed by all...

April 21, 2025

Mary Schappell, 95 of Killeen, passed from this life Monday, April 21, 2025. Private family services will be held at a later date.

Mary was born August 21, 1929, in Frackville, Pennsylvania, the youngest of 5 children. She and Robert Schappell were childhood sweethearts, married, and toured the world as an Army Chaplain family. She had a wonderful church family as...

April 20, 2025

Jeffery Arthur Gordon, 73 of Killeen, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, after a long-standing illness. Services will be held at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Killeen on Monday, April 28, 2025, with a visitation from 4-8 pm and a Celebration of Life starting at 6 pm. Burial will be in Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen on...

April 14, 2025

Barbara Joyce Shroyer, a cherished resident of Killeen, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on November 15, 1938, in Bell County, Barbara lived a life marked by love and dedication to family.

Barbara was a proud graduate of Killeen High School and went on to enjoy a fulfilling career at Centel Telephone Company,...

April 13, 2025

David R. Schultz, 77 of Killeen, passed from this life Sunday, April 13, 2025. Inurnment will be held at 9 am Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen.

David was born on September 8, 1947, to Wilber and Lillian Schultz in Ashland, Wisconsin. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army and served 20...

April 11, 2025

Kyong Cha Ganaha, 70 of Harker Heights, passed from this life Friday, April 11, 2025. Services will be held at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Killeen on Friday, April 25, with a visitation starting at 11 am and funeral service immediately following at 12 pm. Burial will be in Killeen City Cemetery.

Kyong was born on February 13, 1955, to Mun Chan...

March 25, 2025

Dorothy Pauline Cosper, lovingly known as Pauline, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love and devotion at the age of 92. Funeral services will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, April 5 at Harper-Talasek funeral home in Killeen. Burial will follow at Live Oak Cemetery in Youngsport.

Pauline...

March 21, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother, Jolene Kay (Geist) Ehret, at her home on Friday, March 21, 2025, surrounded by her loving children. Jolene was a devoted mother to five children and the cornerstone of our family.

Jolene Kay Geist was born to Ida Rose Geist and Fred C. Geist on October...

March 18, 2025

March 18, 2025

Juana Maria Carmona Cardenas Trujillo, born on March 27, 1980, in San Felipe, Guanajuato, Mexico, passed from this life Tuesday, March 18, 2025, in Killeen, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 11 am Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Killeen. Burial will follow in Killeen Memorial Park.

Juana’s life was a beautiful reflection of love, joy,...

March 16, 2025

Willard Michael "Mike" Smith, born on July 9, 1946, passed away on March 16, 2025. A proud graduate of Hunter Huss High School in Gastonia, North Carolina, Mike graduated in 1965 and soon after enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. He dedicated his career as a civil service high voltage electrician, retiring in 2002 after many years of hard work.

Mike...

March 16, 2025

Irene Ruppert, age 76, of Killeen, Texas, passed from this life Sunday, March 16, 2025. Private family services will be held at a later date to honor her memory.

Irene was born on July 6, 1948, in Grettstadt, Germany. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Siegfried Ruppert; her parents, Dionisius Hoffert and Rosa Winter; and her daughter, Susanna...

March 13, 2025

Nikky Johnson, age 35 of Killeen passed from this life Thursday, March 13, 2025. Services will be held at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Killeen on Saturday, March 29, 2025, with a visitation starting at 5 pm, a holy rosary recited at 6:30 pm, and funeral service immediately following at 7 pm. A reception to honor the beautiful life of Nikky...