Obituaries

July 19, 2026

"Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure. You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure. Forever in our hearts."

With profound sadness and unwavering love, we announce the passing of Jhardon Tyree Small, affectionately known as "J.T." and "Jay," who entered eternal rest on July 19, 2026, at the age of 26.

Born on June 26, 2000, in Kingston,...

July 28, 2026

Betty Marie Pryor Botton, 88, of Killeen, Texas, passed away on July 28, 2026.

Betty was born on April 28, 1938, in Kemp, Texas, to Annie Elizabeth Pryor and Paul William Pryor. She grew up on a farm in North Texas alongside five siblings. Life on the farm was not always easy, but it provided Betty with many cherished stories, including...

July 23, 2026

Coy Charping, of Killeen, passed away on July 23, 2026. He was 93 years old. Coy was born November 13, 1932, in Dodson, Louisiana, to Antz Charping Sr. and Cynthia Charping (Cox). 

As a builder, developer, and businessman, Coy spent decades turning ideas into something lasting, taking pride in a job well done. He believed in doing things right, and those...

July 18, 2026

Educator George Ann Clark Alford of Corinth, Texas, died July 18, 2026. 

George Ann was born October 4, 1932, in Temple Texas to John and Grace Clark. She had a younger sister, Carolyn, and brother, John Jr. They lived in Rosebud, Texas where her dad was a farmer and rural postman, and her mother was an educator. George Ann was an...

July 2, 2026

Sandra Lynn Hooten was born September 23, 1958 in Ayer Massachusetts to Robert Stanley Kielpinski and Marion Soto. She passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026 with her loving family surrounding her.

Sandy traveled all over the world as an army brat and ended up settling in Copperas Cove, Texas.

At a young age, she took school very seriously and made excellent...

June 18, 2026

Jewel Evelyn Dodd, age 91, of Killeen, Texas, passed away on June 18, 2026.

Jewel was born on March 7, 1935, in Cato, Arkansas, to James E. and Lula May Barnard. She completed her education through the ninth grade and later married her childhood sweetheart, G.A. "Buddy" Dodd, in 1951. They shared 44 years of marriage together.

As a young wife, Jewel...

June 16, 2026

Bertha "Birdie" L. Sanchez passed away peacefully at home on June 16, 2026.She was born in Austin, Texas, on August 29, 1944.

She married her husband, Joe Sanchez, on August 15, 1963. Together they traveled the world with their three children, sons Joseph Sanchez and Vincent Sanchez, and daughter Isabel Garcia.

She spent her 81 years making friends everywhere she went, joking...

May 30, 2026

Ruth Mantanona Anderson, age 72, was called home on May 30, 2026. She was born on June 14, 1953, and lived a life filled with love, family, faith, and cherished memories.

Ruth was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Her family was the heart of her life, and she leaves behind a legacy of love that will...

May 30, 2026

Curtis Wilson Dykes, 96, was born to Grady and Dessa (Polk) Dykes on May 15, 1930, in Sparta, TX, just outside Belton, and passed away May 30, 2026, in Temple, TX.

Curtis was the youngest child with three siblings, Doris, Jimmy, and Marilynn. He grew up on a farm but decided young he would rather cowboy. His brother, Jimmy, introduced him...

May 24, 2026

Peter Kirkham, age 79, of Killeen, Texas, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2026. Peter was born on November 3, 1946, in Winona, Minnesota, to Terry Francis Kirkham and Julia M. Kirkham. He proudly served in the military before continuing a career in public service as a deputy sheriff with Williamson County.

Peter enjoyed motorcycles, radio, camping, and traveling throughout Europe....

May 14, 2026

Bobby Dean Fowler, of Killeen, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026. He was 63 years old. Bobby was born to Paul Dean and Helga Maria Fowler at Fort Hood, Texas on April 9, 1963.

Bobby attended Harker Heights Elementary School, Manor Middle School then graduated from Killeen High School in 1981. His employment was in Construction work, he worked in...

May 2, 2026

Nancy Emery, 95. Our beloved Mother, Spouse, Daughter, and Mother-in-law passed away on May 2, 2026. Nancy was the daughter of the late Charles Roy McCormick and the late Marion Springer McCormick. Nancy was born in Cincinnatti, Ohio and raised in Chattanooga, TN, along with 5 other siblings: Sisters Kathleen, Charlotte and Dottie and brothers Charles Jr and Donald.

Nancy was...

May 2, 2026

Jon David “Buckie” Nichols II, age 48, of Salado,TX passed away unexpectedly on May 2, 2026, in Pittsboro, NC.

Jon was born on July 25, 1977, in Sweeny, TX to Jon and Yvonne Nichols. He earned the nickname “Buckie” in the nursery because he was always bucking his legs around in the crib. He graduated from Columbia High School in 1995...

May 1, 2026

Charles Wesley Reding, Jr., age 97, of Temple, Texas, passed away on May 1, 2026.

Charles Wesley “Wes” Reding was born on December 31, 1928, in Killeen, Texas, and graduated from Killeen High School. He proudly served six years in the United States Air Force, followed by four years in civil service at Edwards Air Force Base in California. Afterward, he...

April 28, 2026

Maria was born on June 21, 1934, on the beautiful island of Guam, where she spent her early years surrounded by the culture and family she held dear. At the age of 18, she married her lifelong love, David D. Perez, beginning a journey that would take her across the globe. As a dedicated military spouse, Maria was the steadfast...

April 21, 2026

Jackie Louis Zajicek passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Copperas Cove. He was 73 years old. Jackie was born to Joe Frank and Lillie Olga Zajicek (Roesler) on September 19, 1952, in Cameron, Texas.

He grew up in Buckholts, Tx on a farm, picked cotton, raised cattle, chickens, hogs, turned wrenches with his dad in his garage and always...

April 17, 2026

Funeral services for Domenic Anthony D’Alessio, 95, of Killeen, will be at 8:30am Monday April 27th at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Killeen. Burial will be with his beloved late wife at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery, Killeen, TX at 10:00am. Domenic died Friday April 17th peacefully in Bastrop, TX with his family by his side.

He was born Domenico Antonio D’Alessio...

April 12, 2026

April 12, 2026

Santos Espinoza passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Harker Heights. She was 82 years old. She was born on June 23, 1943, to Jesus and Isabel Espinoza (Lopez).

She was raised with strong values of motherhood, resilience, and dedication—qualities that remained with her throughout her life. Santos carried herself with a quiet strength, grace and pure elegance leaving...

April 10, 2026

Carl F. Anderson, age 78, of Harker Heights, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on September 5, 1947, in Boston, Massachusetts, to George and Claire Anderson.

Carl was an incredible man, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, friend, and serviceman. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Professional Aeronautics and proudly served 32 years on active...