Aug 11, 2019

James Allen Mathews

He was born on March 2, 1939 in Ft. Wayne Indiana, and had lived in the local area since 1976.

Mathews graduated from Central Texas College in 1979 and The University of Mary Harden-Baylor in 1982.

He served from 1957-1960 in the Marines and from 1960-1978 in the Army. While...

Aug 10, 2019

Hoy es un dia muy triste ( 8-10-19) para la familia Guerrero Coronado se fue una persona llamado padre el fue una persona alegre, Justa carinoso juqueton vacilador ecepcional en toda la palabra. Un padre para todos sus hijos nos enseno a estar y tratar a la jente sin maldad a creer en ellos, convivir en familia nos enseno...

Aug 7, 2019

A Mass of Intentions for Roque Taienao Cruz, 83 of Killeen will be 12:00 p.m.Saturday at Saint Joseph Catholic Church with Father Chris Downey officiating.  Burial with full military honors will be at a later date in Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery.

Roque ”Rocky” Taienao Cruz was born to Jose Cruz and Enriqueta Taienao Cruz on February...

Aug 5, 2019

Sheryl was born in Manhattan, a borough of New York City, New York on August 25, 1947, to Maude & Albert King. During her high school and college years, Sheryl was very active and enjoyed sports and loved the subject of Mathematics.  Her love of the subject of Math, led to a lifelong professional career in the Banking industry...

Jul 31, 2019

Billy (Bill) Lee Hopson, 89 of Killeen, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2019. Visitation will be from 9 to 10 am, August 3 and services will follow at 10 am at Harper-Talaskek Funeral Home in Killeen, on 38th street. Burial will follow at Killeen City Cemetery on Rancier Ave.

Bill was born on October 30, 1929 in Killeen, Texas...

Jul 28, 2019

A memorial service for Francine Simone Starr ,79, of Nolanville  will be Friday at 11 am at Harper Talasek Funeral Home in Killeen.

Francine died July 28, 2019 , in Temple.

She was born April 3, 1940 in France.

Francine was preceded in death: Benny Starr, Kathy Schulze, and Joseph Lacher.

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Jul 20, 2019

There were many great qualities about Ronnie.  He was a quiet, kind, gentle, giving man who loved people and always put others before himself.  He had an awesome sense of humor, was very witty, very intelligent, and he appreciated the everyday little things in life. He was beloved by his family and an inspiration to his children and grandchildren....

Jul 12, 2019

Cecil (Cec) Prato Jr.,72 of Copperas Cove Texas, passed away Friday, July 12, 2019, after a short illness. Cec was born on March 28, 1947, in Fontana California. He is preceded in death by his father Cecil Prato Sr., and his mother,  Helen Cambou. He is survived by his sisters, Marie and Pam; three brothers, Bob, John, and Chaz....

Jul 10, 2019

CSM (R) Beamer died July 10, 2019. He was born on June 9, 1935, in Philadelphia Pennsylvania to Madeline Beamer and William Beamer.

CSM (R) Beamer was preceded in death by his loving wife Ingeborg Beamer and four siblings. He is survived by his son Bill and daughter in law Sigrid, daughter Diana, son Alex,...

Jul 8, 2019

Marie Michelle Tatiana Desir Wolff (50) was born September 19, 1968  in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti to Wilfrid and Athalie Desir.  At the age of five, Tatiana and her parents moved to Brooklyn, New York to begin new lives in the United States.  Tatiana attended Nazareth Regional High School, where she was a member of the volleyball and track teams, running...

Jul 4, 2019

Richard Albert Thigpen, Jr, 67, died Thursday, July 4, 2019 at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center following a long battle of Multiple Myeloma.

He was born in Summit, New Jersey to Richard A. Thigpen, Sr. and E. Vernice (Culver) Thigpen. After graduating high school, he joined the United States Army. After some time in the States,...

Jul 3, 2019

Claude “Tex” Harper, 81, of Belton, TX, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2019. Tex was born in Somerville, Texas, on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1938. He is preceded in death by his father, John Watson, mother Gertrude Ethel, and twin brothers Billy Terrell and Isaac Herrell Hawthorne. He is survived by his wife Carina, children Gary, Jeanette (husband Hardy),...

Jun 28, 2019

Janie Almanza Trevino went to be with her Lord, when she passed away at AdventHealth, Killeen, TX on June 28, 2019, after a lengthy battle with pneumonia, surrounded by her husband Jake, and loved ones. Janie was born on May 13, 1937 in New Braunfels, Texas to her late parents Natividad and Maria G. Almanza. After a career as...

Jun 27, 2019

Sandy Becerra-Ortiz was a vibrant soul and embraced life with open arms. The world loved her, and in turn, she loved the world. Many people picture a beautiful, friendly face when they think of her and can always recall a happy memory with her.

She touched many hearts in her lifetime and the world is, no doubt,...

Jun 21, 2019

Jane grew up in Shawneetown, IL. She married Pete Mossman and moved to Killeen in the 1950’s. She and her husband started a car sales and insurance business. She opened an auto insurance agency in co-op of K&B Camping Center. Jane retired in 1997. She also was a long time parishioner of Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Killeen.

Jun 20, 2019

Sarita R. Saygo, the daughter of George Miller Jr. and Susie Miller, was born September 11, 1964 in Anchorage, AK. Sarita departed this earthly life and was carried away by Angel's on Thursday June 20, 2019 in Temple, TX. Sarita was a happy but at times a shy child who always wanted to do things her own way. Although...

Jun 20, 2019

Funeral services for Billy B. Neal, 83 of Hamilton, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday June 26, 2019 at Harper Talasek Funeral Home with Mike Neal officiating. Burial will be at Killeen Memorial Park. Billy died June 20, 2019 at his residence in Hamilton.

Billy was born July 30, 1935 in Hamilton to the...

Jun 18, 2019

Luis Angel Santiago Jr. was born October 23, 1990 at 5:30 am at The St. John Riverside Hospital in Yonkers N.Y. to his parents Luis A. Santiago and Maribel Gonzalez. He lived in New York until he was 6 years old and moved to Texas at age 7. He grew up with his two brothers Carlos and Anthony in...

Jun 18, 2019

Heidi was born September 7, 1955 in Estherville, IA to the late Melvin and Helen Peterson.  On September 7, 1975 Heidi married Ray Smotherman in Clovis, NM. Heidi and Ray were married for 43 years and had 3 beautiful daughters. Heidi was the lead Crossing Guard with the Killeen School District for 15 years.

Heidi was a...

Jun 17, 2019

Gladys Lenore Reed was born March 31, 1941 in West Point, GA. She attended Tenth Street High School there. She graduated from Central Texas College in Killeen, TX with a major in Nursing. Gladys was a Killeen resident for over 50 years. She was married to the late Joe Nathan Reed of Hempstead, TX.

Gladys was an active member of...