July 9, 2022

Frances Miller(née) Cherry Howell, of Killeen, Gilmer, and College Station, Texas passed away on July 9, 2022, at the age of 85. Frances was born in Jennings, Louisiana in 1936. She was married to John E. Cherry, who preceded her in death in 1972, and then married Dan Howell who preceded her in death in 1997. Frances, also known...

June 29, 2022

On Wednesday evening, June 29, 2022, William (Bill) Baril passed away peacefully surrounded by family at his home in Copperas Cove, Texas. Bill was born in 1943 to Orville and Dorothy Baril of Green Bay, Wisconsin. He married Margaret (Peggy) Miller, his high school sweetheart, in 1964. From 1963 to 1983, Bill served in the Army and retired from...

June 8, 2022

We are sad to announce the passing of Arnold Junior Robinson, 57, on June 8, 2022.  Services will be held at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Killeen with Reverend Jay Thomas officiating. Burial will follow at Killeen City Cemetery.

Arnold was born on September 14, 1964, in Munich Germany.  He resided and passed away in Killeen, Texas. ...

June 6, 2022

Donald Ray Broadwater, 74, went home to be with Jesus and the love of his life, Mary, on Monday, June 6, 2022, at his home in Florence, TX.

Donald was born November 9, 1947, to Kenneth and Dollie Broadwater, in Tuckerman, Arkansas. On November 17, 1978, Don joined the United States Army and served in Vietnam. He...

May 26, 2022

Jose Isabel Reyna Jr., 73, of Killeen, Texas was called home to be with our Lord on Thursday, May 26, 2022. Jose was born March 31, 1949, in Port Isabel, Texas to Jose and Juanita Reyna.

Jose was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was a straight-forward man that never minced words. He said...

May 25, 2022

John Allen Clayton, age 39, passed away on May 25, 2022. Funeral service will be held Friday, June 10th at 11:00 am at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Killeen with burial following at Killeen City Cemetery. Visitation will be held the evening prior, Thursday, June 9th from 6-8 pm.

John was born on October 13, 1982, in Seoul,...

May 19, 2022

Thomas was born August 14, 1974, on the Feast of St. Maxamilian Kolbe to Thomas Perry Saiz and Shirley Ann Herrera in Ruidoso, New Mexico.  His given name is Thomas Jacob, but his family and friends fondly called him “HITO”.  His signature name is Thomas Jacob Michael (Confirmation Name) Saiz.  He is an amazing son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin...

May 8, 2022

Mary Elizabeth Broadwater, 82, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, May 8, 2022 at her home in Florence, TX, with her husband Donald Broadwater by her side.

Mary Elizabeth Boyd was born on September 6, 1939 to Fred and Mattie Boyd, in Gannon Community, Fisher County, Texas.

She grew up in Roscoe, Texas,...

May 8, 2022

Michael Antonio DeGrazia, age 59, passed away on May 8, 2022, at his home in Killeen.

Michael was born on May 2, 1963, to Barbara J. and Robert W. DeGrazia Sr., in Lawton, Oklahoma. He spent his time as a Drywall Contractor.

Left to cherish his memory are his brothers, Robert W. DeGrazia Jr. and...

May 7, 2022

Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

John 8:31–32

The life of Mertha Lee Anderson was nothing less than a glorious legacy that resolved that...

May 7, 2022

Dominique Ruth Godwin, 27, passed away on May 7th, 2022, at Baylor, Scott, and White Hospital. Services will be Friday, May 27th, 2022, at 9 a.m. with Pastor Shules Hersh officiating. Burial will follow at Killeen Memorial Park Cemetery. Dominique was born in Austin, TX on April 5th, 1995, to Una Godwin and grew up in Wells Branch while...

April 25, 2022

These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. ~John 16:33~ Certainty is the foundation upon which the eternal security of believers rest. It is the believer's guarantee of triumph over the toils and troubles of this world....

April 21, 2022

Jesse James Golston Jr., age 40, passed away on April 21, 2022, in Killeen, Texas. Funeral Service will be held on May 13th at 2:00 p.m. at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Killeen with Pastor Robert Beamon officiating.

Jesse was born on November 6th, 1981, in Fort Polk, Louisiana to Dannie (Moorer) and Jesse J. Golston Sr. Jesse...

April 13, 2022

Laura Mae (Osborne) Carpenter, who was born on March 7th, 1938, to the late Thomas and Nellie Osborne in the small town of Paradise, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on April 13th, 2022, at Advent Hospital in Killeen, Texas.

She married the love of her life, the late Luther Carpenter Sr., on June...

March 28, 2022

Cecilia R. De Pizarro, 84, fallecio el Lunes Marzo 28, en su casa rodeada de sus seres queridos. Su servicio Religioso será el Sabado 2 de Abril a las 2 p.m. en Harper-Talasek Funeral Home Chapel, 506 N 38th St., Killeen, TX 76543. Su visitación y Rosario será el Viernes 1ero de Abril de 6-8 p.m. en el mismo...

March 21, 2022

Margaret “Maurine” Landers, age 79, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022, in Killeen, Texas where she had lived for the past 6 years. She was born on July 2, 1942, in Austin, Texas. Maurine married Dr. William Franklin Landers on October 8, 1960. They remained married for 59 ½ years until Dr. Landers passed away in March of...

March 12, 2022

Betty Szczepanski passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Saturday, March 12, 2022 after battling several years of multiple chronic illnesses.  She took her last breath with her eldest daughter and ever-faithful caregiver, Valerie, her youngest sister, Mary, her wonderful brother-in-law, Duane, and Grandson, Chad, by her side, along with her ever-faithful companion puppy, Molly.  She was...

March 11, 2022

Charles Caldwell Culver passed away March 11, 2022, in Copperas Cove, Texas.

A graveside service will be held at Killeen City Cemetery on Friday, March 18 at 1 p.m.

He was born in Houston, Texas to Clinton and Irma Culver on February 22, 1934.

He joined the Air Force after graduating high school...

March 11, 2022

Candelario (CJ) Flores, age 67, went home to be with the Lord on March 11, 2022. CJ was born May 19th, 1954 in Austin, Texas. He was a lifelong resident of Killeen, Texas. CJ joined the United States Marine Corps in November of 1973. He served proudly and honorably for 22 years. He retired from the Marine Corps as...

March 5, 2022

Paul C. Cathey Sr. passed away March 5, 2022 at his home in Nolanville, TX surrounded by his family. Services will be held on March 22, 2022, at 11am at Harper-Talasek in Killeen, TX. Burial service will follow at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery at 1:00 pm located at 11463 State Highway 195, Killeen, TX 76542. Visitation will...