July 4, 2024

July 2, 2024

Glenda Lou Hardin, 89 of Killeen, passed from this life Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at home. Funeral services will be held at 11 am Friday, July 5, 2024, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Killeen. Burial will follow in Killeen Memorial Park.

Glenda was born August 15,1934, to the late Hillard Nolan and Faye E. Bachus in Marshall, Texas. She enjoyed painting,...

June 29, 2024

Mary Joann Brown, loving mother, grandmother, and friend, passed from this life Saturday, June 29, 2024, in Killeen, Texas. Graveside services will be held at 2 pm Thursday, July 18, 2024, at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen.

Mary was born on January 29, 1940, in Baltimore, Maryland to parents, Frank and Margaret Keenan. She will be remembered for her...

June 26, 2024

Michael Daniel Turo, age 76, of Killeen, passed from this life on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, in Waco, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Killeen. Burial will follow in Killeen City Cemetery.

 Michael was born on May 17, 1948, to Arthur J. Turo and Mary Frances Fitzmaurice in...

June 14, 2024

Elizabeth Diane Maldonado, 34 of Harker Heights, passed away Friday, June 14, 2024, at Scott & White Hospital in Temple. Services will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Killeen on 2nd and Mary Jane, with a visitation starting at 10 am and funeral to follow at 12 pm noon....

June 10, 2024

Karolina Chervanick, 94, of Killeen, passed away on June 10, 2024. Services will be held on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Killeen with a visitation beginning at 10 am, funeral service at 11:30 am, with burial to follow at Killeen Memorial Park.

Mrs. Chervanick was born on Nov. 1, 1929, in Czechoslovakia to Joseph and Emilie Cech....

June 1, 2024

Javier Escalante, 70, was a husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. 

 Javier was born on August 13, 1953, in Fresnillo Zacatecas, Mexico to parents Javier and Dominga Escalante (both deceased). He married Maria Trinidad Villarreal (that would later give him 8 children) in 1973. Javier passed away Saturday, June 1st at Scott & White in Temple, surrounded by his wife, Maria...

May 12, 2024

In loving memory of Ok Soon Arthur, a woman whose life was a testament to resilience, love, and strength. Ok Soon was born in war-torn Korea on August 15, 1937, and despite the challenges of her early years as a foster child, she always held onto dreams of a better life.  Described as a sweet and kind mother, Ok Soon's unwavering...

May 10, 2024

Karelys Alameda Sola, age 30 of Killeen, passed from this life Friday, May 10, 2024. Services will be held Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Killeen, with a visitation starting at 11 am and funeral to follow at 2 pm.

Karelys was born on March 2, 1994, to Ricardo Alameda and Karen Sola Ramos in San Juan, Puerto...

May 9, 2024

Alton Dalton Fogle, age 90 of Killeen passed from this life Thursday, May 9, 2024. Services will be held Friday, May 17, 2024, with a visitation from 10 am – 12 noon at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Killeen, and graveside service at 1 pm at Killeen City Cemetery.

Alton was born April 12, 1935, to Robert Carlton and Menzie Viola (Davis) Fogle....

May 7, 2024

On May 7, 2024, Sandra peacefully entered into Heaven while at her home in Salado, surrounded by her loving family. A graveside service to honor and commemorate Sandra's life will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Live Oak Cemetery in Killeen and will begin at 1:00 PM.

 Born in Killeen, Texas, Sandra's commitment to learning led her to attain...

May 6, 2024

Maria “Mary” Marin or “Chela” as her family knew her of Harker Heights, TX passed away Monday May 6, 2024, surrounded by her family. A viewing will be held Friday May 17, 2024, from 6-8 pm at Harper-Talasek 506 N 38th St Killeen, TX.

Services for Maria Graciela Marin will be held 11 am Saturday May 18, 2024, at St. Paul...

April 28, 2024

Raymond was called to his eternal rest on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at the age of 56.   

In his passing he now joins his Parents Francisco Fejeran & Joaquina Castro Aguon Naputi; Brothers Anthony Aguon Naputi, Joseph Aguon Naputi, Tito Aguon Naputi, Eddie Aguon Naputi, Patrick Aguon Naputi and Timothy Aguon Naputi; Parents-in-Law Jose Taijeron & Rosita Cruz Reyes; Sisters-in-Law...

April 27, 2024

Donna Uenice Giles, age 56 of Killeen, passed from this life Saturday, April 27, 2024, at a local hospital. Services will be held Friday, May 10, 2024, with a visitation from 10 am to 12 pm noon at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Killeen, and graveside service at 2 pm at Hillcrest Cemetery in Temple.

Donna was born on January 3, 1968,...

April 25, 2024

David Aaron Hickman, 44 of Temple, Texas, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. A Celebration of Life will be held at 12 noon Saturday, May 11, 2024, at the Cathedral Oaks Event Center (Magnolia House) in Belton, Texas. Burial will be at 10 am Monday, May 13, 2024, at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen,...

April 25, 2024

Mary Kathleen Flynn, age 102 of Killeen, Texas passed from this life Thursday, April 25, 2024, in Belton. Services will be held at 10 am Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Killeen.

Mary was born on March 29, 1922, to Thomas Taylor and Ethel Theresa (Garner) Bailey in Tunica, Mississippi. She worked at Ft. Hood PX as a...

April 21, 2024

Erika Sanchez-Schmidt, 83, of Killeen, passed away on April 21st, 2024.

Erika was born on August 7th, 1940, in Gonsenheim, Germany to Ludwig and Margareta Schmidt. She met the love of her life in 1971 and came with him to the US in 1974, where she raised two daughters. She did not know the language or the culture, but through time...

April 19, 2024

Guillermo Barrera, 82, passed away at his home on Friday, April 19, 2024. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church on Tuesday, April 30 at 9 am, with burial and military honors to follow at Central TX State Veteran’s Cemetery. A visitation will be held the evening prior from 6-8 pm at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in...

April 18, 2024

Albert Harold Mudd, Jr., age 74 of Killeen, passed from this life Thursday, April 18, 2024, at home. Graveside services will be held at 11 am Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen.

Albert was born on June 5, 1949, to Albert H. Mudd, Sr. and Florence Smith in Gonzales, Texas. He graduated from Gonzales High...

April 5, 2024

Anthony “Tony” Huie Young, 74, of Harker Heights, Texas, passed away suddenly on April 5th, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and service. He was born on November 15, 1949, in Brooklyn, New York, to Quock T Young and Chun Young.

Tony led a life filled with remarkable achievements and meaningful connections. A proud veteran, Tony served as a Captain...