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...

March 13, 2025

Gordon Randall “Randy” Taft, age 72, of Harker Heights, passed from this life on Thursday, March 13, 2025.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Killeen. A visitation will begin at 10:00 AM, followed by the funeral service at 11:00 AM. Burial with military honors will take place at 1:00 PM at Central...

March 7, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of our dear son, Jeremy Michael Campbell. He was tragically taken from us on March 7, 2025, at the age of 32.

Jeremy was a bright and cherished part of our family. He will be remembered for his outgoing personality and cheerful smile, his infectious laughter, and his devotion to...

March 6, 2025

Robert “Bob” Lee Riley, age 88 of Killeen, passed from this life Thursday, March 6, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 10 am on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Church of the Nazarene in Killeen. Burial will follow in Killeen Memorial Park at 1 pm.

Bob was born on November 22, 1936, in Hamilton, Ohio, to Albert and Gladys (Cole)...

March 1, 2025

Charles Allen Sperbeck, Sr., 80, passed away on March 1, 2025, in Killeen, Texas. Born on April 3, 1944, in Pennsylvania, Charles was a man of deep faith who lived his life guided by the principles of Christ. His devotion to his beliefs shaped his character and inspired those around him.

Throughout his life, Charles demonstrated unwavering dedication to his family...

February 21, 2025

Gary Dale Calhoun Sr., 76, of Killeen, Texas, peacefully passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025.

Gary was born on April 5, 1948, in Mansfield, Missouri to Alva Calhoun and Dora Calhoun (Johnson). Growing up as one of eight children, Gary developed a strong independence and regularly did things his way, including being a self-taught mechanic. His passion for automobiles grew...

February 19, 2025

Beatrice Villarreal, age 87 of Killeen, passed from this life Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 11 am Saturday, March 1, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Killeen. Burial will follow in Killeen City Cemetery.

Beatrice was born on August 17, 1937, to David Villarreal and Refujio Quinones in La Coyotada San Juan del Rio, Mexico....

February 13, 2025

Edwin Sanchez, beloved son, brother, and uncle passed away February 13, 2025, in Killeen, TX of COVID complications. He was the eighth child of Paula B. Sanchez and Eloy R. Sanchez, born on March 17, 1964.

He was preceded in death by his parents and eldest brother Angel Luis Sanchez.

He is survived by his brothers, Norberto "Robow" Sanchez, Guillermo "Sach" Sanchez,...