March 3, 2022

Barbara Ann Horton Bacon, 89, of Killeen, passed away March 3, 2022. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Killeen. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 9, at Killeen Memorial Park with First Baptist Church Senior Pastor, Randy Wallace officiating.

Barbara...

March 1, 2022

Karen Marie Smith, 50, recently passed away in her Killeen home. A celebration of life will be held in San Diego, CA this summer.

Karen was born in Bad Kreuznach, Germany, where her father was stationed in 1972. She spent her early years in Georgia, North Carolina, and Texas. Beginning in 1979, Karen attended Eastward Elementary School,...

February 24, 2022

Lily De Pursley was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world suddenly on February 24, 2022.

Lily was born in a small town in Honduras and was raised in the capital Tegucigalpa until as a young teen she made the journey of a lifetime to the United States. Throughout her...

February 24, 2022

William “David” Doell, age 80, passed away on February 24, 2022, after a valiant battle with lung cancer.  He was born in New Braunfels, Texas, and raised in Fischer.  He attended school up to the 8th grade at the one-room Fischer Store Schoolhouse.  He attended high school in Blanco, San Marcos, and New Braunfels and graduated from Canyon High...

February 21, 2022

Early Monday morning, February 21, 2022, Charles (Chuck) went home to be with the Lord. Chuck had been in the VA Hospital in Temple for several months.

Chuck was born on June 5, 1961 in San Bernardino, California. He married Jeanette on July 2, 1982 and they have one son, Justin Wierenga, and two grandkids, Tucker and...

February 21, 2022

Evone Ross Gaines, 91, of Killeen, Texas passed away on February 21, 2022 at Scott & White Hospital in Temple, Texas. Visitation and Memorial Service will be held Saturday, March 5th, at 10:00 AM at Harper Talasek Funeral Home in Killeen with Pastor Martin Holland officiating. Burial will be Monday, March 7th, at 10:00 AM at the Central Texas...

February 15, 2022

Jamie Lashway-Bell passed away February 15, 2022, at 5:36 pm at Seton Medical Hospital, 2 days before her 60th birthday. Funeral services will be held February 24th at 10:00 am at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Killeen, TX with Chaplain Steve Lane officiating. A visitation will be held February 23rd from 6-8 pm at the funeral home.

Survivors...

February 12, 2022

Denise Lape Martinez, specially known as "Babe" and formerly of Inalahan, Guam, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Advent Health Hospital in Killeen, Texas at the age of 48. She was surrounded by her loving family who will greatly miss her presence.

Denise was born on March 29, 1973 to Douglas and Lillian Lape...

February 10, 2022

Hilda Katharina (Womela) Wright, 75, of Killeen passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loved ones. A Memorial is scheduled for a later date. Born July 21, 1946 in Chrastave, Liberec Czechoslovakia. She was the only daughter to Hilda Sieber and Jan Womela. She was a homemaker and worked at Racetrak before retiring. She loved sewing, the...

February 10, 2022

Vera Miller was born on December 19, 1938 in Weimer, Texas, to David White and Ossie White.  She confessed Christ at an early age and enjoyed attending church.

She married the love of her life, Floyd Lee Miller Jr., on August 19.

In 1961, they moved to Killeen, Texas to build a life for their children. ...

February 9, 2022

Cynthia Brown (Chivers) known by many as Cindy, age 56, of Killeen TX, passed away on Wednesday February 9th 2022, at Seton Medical Center in Harker Heights TX due to covid. Cindy was born on November 10th 1965, to Billy Don and Edna Chivers in Georgetown TX.   She graduated from Ellison High School in 1984. Had 2 daughters whom where...

February 8, 2022

Funeral services for Ronnie A. Marin, "Ramiro", 65, of Harker Heights, will be 10:00 a.m. Friday at Harper-Talasek Funeral Chapel in Killeen.

Burial will follow in Killeen City Cemetery.

Ronnie A Marin sunrise day was May 8, 1956 in Killeen Texas. He loved his occupation in construction as an Excavator which he learned...

February 5, 2022

Early Saturday afternoon, February 5, 2022, the Lord called his faithful servant, William Patrick Eppley III, 74, into eternal rest. “Bill” as he was fondly known, was born November 2, 1947, in Clementon, New Jersey to the late William Patrick Eppley II and Doris Dorene Lambertson. He was the couple’s only child.

He graduated from Overbrook High...

February 1, 2022

Sergeant First Class (Retired) Anderson Lee Harris 69 years old, left this world on February 1, 2022. He was surrounded by family and friends in the comfort of his own home. Services will be held Monday, February 14th at 11:30 am at Faith Point Church located at 1826 Stagecoach Rd. Killeen, TX. Burial will follow at the Central Texas...

January 29, 2022

John Leslie Everett, 78 years old, passed away Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Seton Medical Center in Harker Heights, Tx. Services and burial will be held Monday, February 7, 2022, at 3:00 p.m., at the Central Texas Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Killeen, TX.

John...

January 29, 2022

Fernando passed away on January 29, 2022, after a long, courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. Memorial and interment will take place March 4, 2022. He will be buried at the Veterans Cemetery in Killeen.

Fernando, or Tony as he was known by many, was born in the small town of Isabela, Puerto Rico to Fernando and Isolina Aviles....

January 28, 2022

Athalie was born in Leogane on January 23rd, 1932, the first child born to Alfred Lissade and Stanela Lambert.

Athalie did her primary studies at the catholic school, the Sisters of Leogane until receipt of the Certificate of Primary Studies (CEP). After receiving the CEP, she continued her studies up to the Superior Certificate at the Caroline Chevreau School...

January 23, 2022

Jessie Arthur Fry, 72, left to attend the grand reunion with many of his loving family members in Heaven on January 23, 2022. His departure ended his stay at Indian Oaks Living Center in Harker Heights, Texas. The Fry family would like to thank all the friendly and dedicated staff who took care of him during his time there....

January 16, 2022

Jimmie Gonzales also known as "Papo," departed his family on January 16, 2022, at the age of 92. Jimmie was born in Dripping Springs, Tx on November 20,1929. Jimmie was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who loved listening to music, cooking and spending time with his family. He reminded us to love each other and treat other...

January 11, 2022

Sergeant Major (Ret.) Anthony Stepan, 74, passed away on January 11, 2022, at his home in Killeen surrounded by his loving wife and two sons. Graveside ceremony will be held on Friday, February 25, 2022, at 1:00 PM at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery, 11463 State Hwy 195, Killeen Texas, with an Army Chaplain officiating, along with the...