August 8, 2021

Donald “Don” R. Walker died peacefully at home on August 8, 2021. Born in Hugo, Oklahoma on May 22, 1939, Don honorably served his country for 37 years, including serving in the Vietnam War as a gunship pilot flying the UH-1 Huey helicopter before retiring from the Army as a Master Warrant Officer 4 in 1994. As a career...

August 5, 2021

We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.  2 Corinthians 5:8

Charles Milton “Suitcase” Simpson Sr. was born to the paternal stewardship of Mr. Thomas Simpson Sr. and Mrs. Mattie Simpson, on August 06, 1937 in Newport News Virginia.

“Suitcase,” as he...

July 22, 2021

Funeral service for Celia Galindo-Garza, 67, of Grand prairie Texas will be 11 am Saturday( July 31st)  at Harper-Talasek Chapel.

Ms. Garza was born September 26, 1953, in San Saba Texas to the late Marcos Lopez Garza and Labrada Galindo Garza.

She was raised in Killeen, Texas.

Mrs. Garza died July 22, 2021...

July 21, 2021

Brian Hall was born on May 17, 1990, in Killeen, Texas. He died unexpectedly on July 21st, 2021, at the age of 31 in Harker Heights, Texas. Brian is survived by his mother, Jessica Uvalle, his wife, Elisa Hall, and his children, Jayden Hall, Ethen Hall, and Railee Rodriguez, his grandparents, James and Minerva Howley, his siblings, Brandon Hall,...

July 17, 2021

Kerson Andrew Cruz was born in the "Boogie Down" Bronx, New York to Noemi & Francisco Lugo, April 2, 1985.

He passed away on July 17, 2021.

Kerson was a dedicated and hardworking man. He loved working at Texas Speed and Performance, where he was valued by his boss and co-workers.

His passion...

July 15, 2021

Memorial services for Helen Ann Upshaw, 67, will be held 3 p.m. Sunday at New Beginnings for All People Ministries in Killeen with Apostle Charles A. Daniels officiating. Ms. Upshaw died on July 15, 2021, at her residence in Killeen. She was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on August 23, 1953, and grew up in Niagara Falls New York....

July 12, 2021

Joy Ann Taylor, 76, passed into eternity with Jesus at Westview Manor in McGregor TX. Visitation will be at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Killeen, TX on Thursday, July 15, from 12:00-2:00 pm. Services will be at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Killeen TX on Friday, July 16, at 12 pm. Burial will follow at Cedar Knob Cemetery in Salado, TX....

July 9, 2021

Michael Frazier Williams Jr. was born July 9, 2021 at Ascension Providence in Waco, Texas at 8:35 am and sadly has gone home. Michael looked just like his father, and he will be forever missed by us all.

Mother Theina Sheppard,

Father Michael Frazier Williams,

Brother Devin Sheppard, sister Aiyanna Sheppard, and two...

July 7, 2021

Freddie L. Ellis, born May 29, 1938 in Whitebead, Oklahoma died on July 7, 2021 in Oklahoma surrounded by family. He married Wyota Sue Cain on June 21, 1959 and joined the US Army after his marriage. He retired in Killeen, Texas after serving over 20 years. He loved to laugh, read, watch westerns, and study the Bible.

July 2, 2021

June 28, 2021

Steve was born Nov. 15, 1968, at Fort Hood Texas. He passed at Scott and White Hospital in Temple 28 June 2021 at the age of 52.

He was my best brother and friend and loved his dog King very much.

Preceding him in passing are his dad, James Sr., his Mother, Gerda; brother, Richard...

June 23, 2021

Patrick Cademartori, age 57, passed away on June 23, 2021, in Oklahoma. He is survived by his wife, Tonya, his 3 sons, Travis, Joshua, and Nathaniel, his mother, Connie Vaughn, his sister and brother in law, Anna and Fred Porter, his brother, Frank Cademartori Jr., and 4 nephews.

A memorial service will be held at Harper-Talasek Funeral...

June 18, 2021

James “Ted” Staton was born in Georgetown, Tx on February 2, 1944 to Chester and Ima Staton. Ted enjoyed fishing, camping, and watching old western movies after his retirement from the railroad. Later in life, Ted found great joy in spending time with his significant other, the late Mary Vaerewyck.  Ted is preceded in death by his parents Chester...

June 18, 2021

Robin D. Rackley (West) passed away peacefully on June 18th, 2021 with her family at her bedside. She was born June 7th, 1959 in Manchester, TN to Billy and Opal West, the fourth of six children. Robin grew up in Harker Heights, TX and graduated from Killeen High School in 1976. She went on to earn her associate degree...

June 13, 2021

To be published.

June 6, 2021

Ursula "Candy" R. Price passed away peacefully on June 6, 2021, at the age of 65, in Killeen, TX. She was born to Wolfgang and Else Rieden on August 4, 1955 in Auerbach Germany. Candy met and fell in love with Forrest Price, 38 years ago in Germany. They married and eventually settled in Killeen, TX in 1989. Candy...

June 6, 2021

Dorothy Ray Stiles-Lee left this life at 07:10pm Sunday evening to go and live in blessed peace with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She passed peacefully into eternal sleep at Seton Medical Center, Harker Heights, Texas with her family by her side.

Dorothy was born July 6, 1942 in Killeen, Texas to Preston Ordell Edwards Sr...

June 6, 2021

Nazaria (Rosario) Caracheo de Ortega, was born, July 26, 1926, in El Rancho de las Galeras to Macedonio Caracheo and Rosita Ferrel Caracheo.  She was the first of five children.

She grew up in Cortazar, GTO, Mexico.  Nazaria had a very happy childhood, she loved to sing and dance. She grew up knowing and loving the Lord....

June 5, 2021

Graveside services for Chong Im Eggert, 72, of Killeen, will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen.

Ms. Eggert died June 6, 2021. She was born Sept. 15, 1948, in South Korea.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Killeen, which...

May 30, 2021

Darlene Willella “Godwin” Matamoros was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world suddenly on May 30, 2021, at age 66. She was courageous in facing life challenges with a smile and stayed strong until the end. She was born to Darl and Joyce Godwin on April 25, 1955, on Fort Hood, Texas. After graduating...