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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Nov 21, 2023

Jonathan Blake Brock, 60, of Housten, Texas, passed away on November 21, 2023. Graveside services will be held at Killeen City Cemetery at 2pm on Monday, November 27.

Jonathan was born on February 6, 1963, in Fort Cavazos (formerly Fort Hood), to parents Idalia Rivera-Gonzalez and John Eli Brock.

Nov 19, 2023

Willard Jack “Butch” Dunn, 86, of Killeen, Texas, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 25 at the Church of Christ in Killeen at 10 am, with burial to follow at Live Oak Cemetery. A visitation will be held Friday, November 24, from 5-7 pm at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home.

Willard was born...

Nov 18, 2023

Private services for Ronald P. Acker, 81, of Killeen will be held on Friday, December 8 at Killeen City Cemetery.

Mr. Acker passed away on Nov. 18, 2023, in Killeen. He was born May 31, 1942, in Maydelle, TX.

Mr. Acker graduated from Maydelle High School where he played Basketball. He was drafted into the Military in which he served...

Nov 12, 2023

June Contino, 77, of Killeen, passed away on November 12, 2023. Funeral services will be held at the Central Texas State Veteran’s Cemetery on Tuesday, November 21 at 9 am. There will be a formal procession to the cemetery leaving from Harper-Talasek Funeral Home at 8:15 am. A visitation will be held on Monday, November 20 at the funeral home...

Nov 2, 2023

Dollie Lynn Holland, 60, passed away on November 2, 2023, in Killeen. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, November 11 at Killeen City Cemetery beginning at noon.

Dollie was born on April 19, 1963, in Buffalo, New York to parents, Gene and Marjorie Scott Holland.

Dollie is survived by her sister, Pam; and brothers, Dale, Andre,...

Nov 1, 2023

Tsuyako Kai Callahan, 96, of Killeen, passed away on November 1, 2023. Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 10 at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home beginning at noon. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service.

Tsuyako was born on April 15, 1927, in Japan. Mama, as she was known to friends and family, loved to tend...