August 29, 2021

SFC (Ret) James Earl Wilkins Jr., was born to the late, James Earl Wilkins Sr., and Mamie (Houston) Wilkins on March 5, 1921, in Jones Corner, Wood County Texas.

He was raised in Floydada, Texas until he enlisted for the U.S. Army in January of 1942, with the help of his mother, who had to sign a...

August 27, 2021

The late, Gabriel  Kumai was born on July 7th ,1972 and he was the last born in the family of five boys. He  was an intelligent young boy when he left Papua New Guinea in 1993 and he joined Youth with A Mission (YWAM) .

He was the first seed of his tribe and community to be...

August 20, 2021

Claudia Ruth Webb, 65, passed away August 20th, 2021, at her home after a battle with cancer. Services will be Thursday, September 2nd from 9 am to 11 am at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home, 506 N. 38th Street, Killeen, Texas. Burial will follow at Killeen Memorial Cemetery beginning at 11:30 am with Military Funeral Honors being rendered.

Claudia...

August 17, 2021

Enka Ericika Benson Cole, daughter of Ernest A. and Jeanie Scott Benson, was born in Monroe, Louisiana on December 22, 1971.

During the early morning of Tuesday, August 17, 2021, Enka peacefully transitioned from her earthly life after a relentless and courageous battle with cancer. Our community has suffered a loss who will be profoundly missed!

August 12, 2021

Henriette Colita Flemming died peacefully in her home on August 12, 2021. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on May 27, 1940, Henriette honorably served her country in the Women's Army Corps and was later the proud wife of a career soldier and Vietnam veteran, Junius Ralph Flemming. Henriette attended Mary Hardin-Baylor University where she attained her Bachelors of Science in...

August 11, 2021

Funeral services for Tracy Lee Parks, 57, of Harker Heights, will be Saturday, 10 am

at First Baptist Church in Burnet, Texas. Burial will follow in Marble Falls City Cemetery.

Tracy Lee Parks, son of Harvelle Miller (Skip) Parks and Lenda Gail Parks, died August 11, 2021 while hospitalized in Harker Heights, Texas. Tracy was...

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...