Feb 16, 2024

Ok Soo Kennedy, age 94 of Round Rock, passed from this life Friday, February 16, 2024. Services will be held Friday, March 1, 2024, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Killeen, with a visitation starting at 9 am and funeral to follow at 11 am. Burial will be in Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen at 1 pm.

Ok Soo was...

Feb 15, 2024

Arvenia D. Dixon, 97, of Houston, TX, passed away on February 15, 2024. A graveside service will be held for her at Killeen City Cemetery on Wednesday, February 21 beginning at 2 pm. Visitation will be held at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home prior to the service, beginning at 11 am. 

Arvenia Dixon was born in Houston, Texas to parents, Lillie Rebecca Bailess,...

Feb 12, 2024

Lowell William Morgan, age 35 of Killeen, passed from this life Monday, February 12, 2024. Services will be held at 2 pm Monday, February 19, 2024, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Killeen. Fellowship following the service will be at Crawford Electric Supply, 2600 E Elms Rd, Killeen, TX 76542.

Lowell was born on November 1, 1988, to Tamia Lollman and William Morgan...

Feb 11, 2024

John Henry Harper, age 78 of Killeen, passed from this life Sunday, February 11, 2024, in San Antonio. Graveside services will be held at 1 pm Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen. He was a retired veteran of the United States Air Force.

Feb 5, 2024

Mark D. Weaver, 68 of Killeen, passed away Monday, February 5, 2024, surrounded by family. A Celebration of Life will be held in his honor at 9 am Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at First Baptist Church of Trimmier, 6405 Chaparral, Killeen, Texas.

Mark was born in Fairmont, WV to Dorsey and Velma Weaver on May 3, 1955. He married Sharon L....

Jan 29, 2024

Jimmie Louis Foreman Sr. was a man who dedicated his life to service and family. In Port Arthur, TX on January 21, 1946, congratulations were given to Roy Foreman and Maude Allen Foreman-Brown on the birth of their son, Jimmie Louis Foreman Sr.

Jimmie's journey was one filled with love, sacrifice, and a deep commitment to his country. After graduating from...

Jan 29, 2024

(Dale) Linda Deshotel gracefully left the world on January 29, 2024, at the age of 76 in Harker Heights, Texas. Linda was born on November 20, 1947, in Oakdale, Louisiana, to her loving parents Doris and David Vidrine.

Linda lived a life dedicated to caring for others as a nurse for over three decades. Her noble and compassionate nature served as...

Jan 27, 2024

Lenon Gardner was born on April 29, 1946, in Tutwiler, Mississippi, to the late Reverend Daniel Gardner & Ollie Hamilton-Gardner. He confessed Jesus Christ as his Lord & Savior at an early age at Whitfield Baptist Church.  At the age of 30, he was joined in Holy Matrimony to Elsie Marie Jackson-Gardner on August 28, 1976.   Lenon Gardner has...

Jan 15, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rosa Leal, a beloved daughter, sister, and aunt. Rosa left this world on January 15, 2024, leaving behind beautiful memories of innocence, love, and kindness.

Rosa was born on October 20, 1974, in Weslaco, TX, to her loving parents, Artemio and Hermelinda Leal. She grew up in a warm...

Jan 6, 2024

Amelianna Francis Tackett passed away on January 6, 2024, in Temple, Texas. To honor Amelianna's life and bring solace to those who mourn her loss, services have been organized. The visitation will take place at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home on January 14, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The funeral service will be held at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Killeen...

Jan 4, 2024

Brian Michael “Pops” Callender, 78, of Killeen, TX, passed away on January 4, 2024. A memorial service with military honors will be held on Thursday, January 11th at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home beginning at 11 am.

Brian was born on March 29, 1945, in New York, to parents, Brian and Mary Callender. On June 25, 1966, he married Jeanne Theresa Walsh....

Jan 3, 2024

Janet E. Dobiash-Schiller left this world to be with the Lord on Wednesday afternoon, January 3, 2024, at her son’s home in the presence of her loving son, Christopher W. Young, her sister, Joycelen R. Williams and her close daughter/friend, C. Rene White.

Janet and her identical twin sister, Jeanette, were born on May 15, 1955, to Mr. John L....

Dec 31, 2023

Laura L. Strickland, age 63 of Killeen, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023.

Laura was born on October 19, 1960, in Baltimore, MD, to parents, William F. and Mary Joann Brown. She finished high school and spent her days as a homemaker. Laura was a loving wife to husband, Willie F. Strickland, for 47 years before her passing. She...

Dec 30, 2023

Jesús S. Esquivel, 77 años, de Killeen, regresó a casa para estar con nuestro padre celestial el 30 de diciembre de 2023. La misa fúnebre se llevará a cabo el sábado 6 de enero en la Iglesia Católica St. Joseph a partir de las 11 a. m., y el entierro se realizará a las Cementerio de la ciudad de Killeen....

Dec 17, 2023

Rosalina “Lescheweiliigh” Maliti Fejeran Ruluked, lovingly known as “Rose” to friends, family, and loved ones was born on June 13, 1968, and was called home by our Heavenly Father on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at the age of 55 at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Temple, Texas. Services will be held at 1 pm Tuesday, December 26, 2023,...

Dec 15, 2023

Bernardo Melendez, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed from this life Friday, December 15, 2023. He was born on August 20, 1924, to Maria Valcarcel and Andres Melendez in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico.

My father, Bernardo Melendez, was an incredibly intense preacher of the Gospel with a strong evangelistic bent. That’s because he was an evangelist. He was not a...

Dec 14, 2023

Dec 13, 2023

Xiomara Marie Bustamante, affectionately known as Xio to her family and loved ones, touched the hearts of all who knew her during her brief but impactful life. Born on October 16, 2023, in Austin, Texas, she brought endless joy and love to her family and those around her. With her beautiful brown eyes that seemed to hold an unspoken wisdom...

Nov 26, 2023

Elzie Lee Braddy, 68, was called home to rest in God’s loving arms on November 26, 2023. Elzie was born on September 21, 1955, in Tennille, Georgia to the late Robert Lee Braddy and Minnie Mae Braddy. He served in the U.S. Military for 7 years. Elzie then worked for the U.S. Prison System for 10 years. After retiring, he...

Nov 26, 2023

Irma “Tequi” Irene Lopez de Montelongo, 50, of Killeen, Texas, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 5 at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home beginning at 4:15 pm. A visitation will be held the evening prior, on Monday, December 4, from 5-7 pm at the funeral home with Recitation of the Rosary at 6 pm.

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