Obituaries

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...

April 6, 2026

Ronald Wesley Cauthen, Sr, 75, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 6, 2026, in Round Rock, Texas.

Ronald was born on November 17, 1950, in Lancaster, South Carolina, to George and Grace Cauthen (Starnes). He was raised with strong values of hard work, resilience, and dedication—qualities that remained with him throughout his life. Ronald carried himself with a quiet strength and...

March 31, 2026

With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of Stewart Saburo, who departed this life at the age of 65. A resident of Copperas Cove, Texas, Stewart was born on September 14, 1960, in Koror, Palau, to his beloved parents, Taitel Saburo and Olga Saburo, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his...

March 21, 2026

Elena Villegas Scire, 77, of Killeen, Texas, passed away on March 21, 2026.

She was born on February 9, 1949, in the Philippines to Hermogenes Villegas and Lucila Lumanag Villegas. Elena devoted much of her life to caring for others. She worked as a nurse aide, caregiver, and homemaker, roles that reflected her compassionate and selfless nature.

Elena found joy in life’s...

February 27, 2026

Jerry Dugger was born on March 3, 1941, in Killeen, Texas. He passed on February 27th at the age of 84 surrounded by his wife and children. His life was a legacy of quiet service honoring his faith and family.

Jerry Dugger was the son of Benjamin and Laura Motl Dugger. Jerry joined his 3 brothers, Charles, Benjamin Earl, James and...

February 21, 2026

Velmon Jean Hundley, 88, of Killeen, Texas, passed away on February 21, 2026.

She was born July 3, 1937, in Cushing, Texas, to Eddie B. Walker and Alice M. Wallace-Walker. Velmon attended nursing school for one year and later retired as a bank loan officer. She was married to Albert L. Hundley for 56 years.

Velmon served her country as a clerk...

February 19, 2026

There are no words except we are thankful for the time our family had with Tom. There is so much to say about Tom, but those who had the awesome privilege of knowing him as a teen and adult can share their stories. Born in Dillon, Montana, raised in New Mexico, the legacy Tom leaves behind is what he did...

February 19, 2026

Vivian Henderson passed away on February 19, 2026, at the age of 81. She was born on December 7, 1944.

Vivian was a dedicated businesswoman and longtime member of the Killeen and Harker Heights communities. She owned and operated Hallmark Restaurant in Killeen, Henderson's Family Restaurant in Killeen, and Papa's Café in Harker Heights. Through her restaurants, she built lasting relationships...

February 17, 2026

 Joan Marie Hallmark was born to her parents, W.K. Bluntzer and Maurine Sinast Bluntzer, in Cuero, Texas on October 19, 1935. She lived her childhood years in Cuero and Yorktown, Texas where her grandparents and other relatives lived and spoke often of the years her mother and her lived with her grandparents during World War II while her Army father...

February 14, 2026

Mike passed away from pancreatic cancer on February 14,2026 at his home in Briggs Texas. Mike was 74 years old.

Mike was born to Olin and Joy Leschber on December 3,1951 and raised in Taylor, Texas. He roamed the streets of Taylor on his bike and go cart and later in a 1955 Chevrolet (straight from his dad’s wrecking yard) with...

February 12, 2026

Jenny Ames passed away surrounded by the love of her family, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, creativity, and deep devotion to those she cherished most.

Born in Virginia, Jenny carried with her a gentle spirit and a love for creating beauty with her hands. She found joy in crocheting, knitting, and quilting, crafting pieces that wrapped her family in comfort...

February 11, 2026

Kenneth Lee Medecke, 66 years old, passed from this world on February 11, 2026, in Temple, TX.

Kenneth, AKA Kenny or Bags, came into this world with a New Year on January 1, 1960, in California. He graduated from Deer River High School, Class of 1978, in Deer River, MN. He married his high school sweetheart, Julie Chilson, in June 1979....

February 2, 2026

Yolanda Velez Ramos passed away on February 2, 2026, in Killeen. She was 70 years old. Yolanda was born in New York City to Jose and Gloria Velez.

She will be remembered as a dedicated and hardworking woman who spent many years in the hospitality industry, where she served others with kindness and a welcoming spirit as both a server and...