Obituaries
Carla Jean Niswonger
November 18, 2025
Carla Jean Niswonger was born on June 11, 1941, in Lilbourn, MO, the oldest of six children, and died peacefully in the arms of Our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
Carla was a beautiful pianist, starting to learn to play at the young age of four years old. She had a deep love for her church community, dedicating...
Dr. Arturo Romero Jr.
November 14, 2025
Dr. Arturo Romero Jr., age 64, of Killeen, Texas, passed away surrounded by the love of his family and friends. He was born on July 29, 1961, in Puerto Rico to Arturo Romero Sr. and Ilia Figueroa.
Raised in a close-knit family, Dr. Romero carried the proud roots of his island throughout his life. He completed his medical education at the...
Mary Linda Garcia
November 10, 2025
Mary Linda (Nene) Garcia, 75, of Killeen, passed away Monday, November 10th, 2025 at Scott & White Hospital in Temple. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 1:00 p.m., November 18th at the Harper-Talasek Funeral Home on 38th Street in Killeen. Burial will follow at the Killeen City Cemetery. Mary Linda (Nene) was born July 10th, 1950 to...
Rex Oliver Lucas
November 8, 2025
Rex Oliver Lucas, 53, of Killeen, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, November 8, 2025, surrounded by his family and loved ones.
Rex was born on December 16, 1971, in Dover, Delaware, to Nicanor M. Lucas and Ruby J. Lucas. He later married the love of his life, Michelle A. Lucas, on June 18, 1992, and together they...
Richard Chisholm
November 6, 2025
February 7, 1937 - November 6, 2025
Richard John Chisholm- known to all who loved him as Richard, Yoho, and Johnny-passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at his home in Harker Heights, Texas, at the age of 88. Born in Canton, New York, Richard lived a full and meaningful life marked by unwavering family devotion and deep faith. He...
James Earl Anderson
October 30, 2025
“Live long and prosper.” – Mr. Spock
In Loving Memory of James Earl Anderson
May 30, 1948 – October 30, 2025
Age 77 | Killeen, Texas
James Earl Anderson, 77, of Killeen, Texas, passed away on October 30, 2025, surrounded by those who loved him most. Born on May 30, 1948, in Columbus, Mississippi, James was the son of Ola Mae Brown and Johnnie...
Joyce L. Thomas
October 30, 2025
Joyce L. Thomas, 90, of Killeen, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2025.
She was born on September 14, 1935, in Brenham, Texas, to Walter and Albina Schiller. Joyce grew up in Temple, Texas, and graduated from Temple High School in 1954.
On September 27, 1958, she married the love of her life, Dan F. Thomas. Together, they shared 67 wonderful...
Brianna Jo Tenorio Fejeran
October 14, 2025
Brianna Jo Tenorio Fejeran lit up every room that she walked into. Sadly, on October 14, 2025, Brianna passed away at the age of 20. Brianna was a resident of Nolanville, Texas.
Brianna was born on November 9, 2004, to parents Matthew Seman Fejeran and Laura Jean Tenorio-Fejeran. She was born in Saipan within the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands...
Edwina L. Fisher
October 11, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Edwina L. Fisher, who left this world peacefully on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the age of 99. Services will be held on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Killeen with a visitation from 9 -11 am and funeral service immediately following at 11 am. Burial...
Laura "Jan" Yamase
October 7, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Laura "Jan" Yamase, 80 years of age, who left us on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Stoney Brook of Belton. Interment will be in Central Texas State Veteran’s Cemetery at a later date.
Jan was born September 2, 1945, in Lubbock, Texas to the late Calvin L. Roberts and Sara...
Patrice M. Hennes
October 3, 2025
Patrice Marietta Hennes, 58, died October 3rd, 2025, after a short battle with Leukemia.
Patrice was born in Antigua. As a baby, she migrated to St. Thomas, Virgin Islands until 2000 when she moved to Texas. She devoted her life to Christ and in him she was reborn. She was stunning, effortlessly funny, and always perfectly put together, draped in glam...
Jeffrey Allen Pogany
September 18, 2025
Jeffrey Allen Pogany, of Killeen, Texas, was born on December 10, 1996, in Las Vegas, Nevada, to Frank Giannetto and Tracy Ann Pogen Lovell. He passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at the age of 28.
Jeffrey graduated from McKeesport Area Senior High School in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. He was employed with Tesla Automotive in Austin, Texas.
He was a beloved son...
Terry Lee Howard
September 16, 2025
Terry Lee Howard, age 84, passed away peacefully on the morning of September 16th, 2025. Services will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, September 30th, 2025 at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Killeen. Burial will be in Killeen City Cemetery.
Terry was born on February 18th, 1941 in Kitts, Kentucky to Reed and Mary (Nick) Howard. Out of high school he...
Sandra "Sandy" Blaisdell
September 12, 2025
Sandra “Sandy” Jean Blaisdell, age 68, of Killeen, Texas, went to be with the Lord on September 12, 2025. Surrounded by her beloved children, Sandy left this world peacefully, wrapped in the same love she so generously gave throughout her life.
Born on September 10, 1957, in Temple to Donald and Jean Beighle, Sandy’s life was marked by unwavering devotion to...
Bonnie Sue Casmer
September 5, 2025
Bonnie Sue Kennell Casmer, age 73 of Troy, Texas passed from this life Friday, September 5, 2025. Services will be held at Cathedral Oaks Events Center in Belton, on Monday, September 15, 2025, with a visitation starting at 8 am, funeral service at 9 am, and reception immediately following at 10 am.
Bonnie was born on July 14, 1952, in Peoria,...
Bradly Scott Hays
August 30, 2025
Bradly Scott Hays, age 52, of Killeen, passed from this life Saturday, August 30, 2025. Private family services will be held at a later date.
Bradly was born on December 23, 1972, in Temple, Texas, to David Alan Hays and Lenann Welter. On June 23, 2023, he married the love of his life, Khyara Hinchman.
Bradly was the light to his wife’s...
Gary Smiley Ramos
August 29, 2025
Gary Smiley Ramos, age 68, of Killeen, passed from this life on Friday, August 29, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, September 17, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Killeen. Burial will follow at Killeen Memorial Park. A time of visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 16, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home...
Dr. Charlie Dean Parmer
August 29, 2025
Reverend Dr. Charlie Dean Parmer was born on March 27, 1938, in Bell County, Texas. He went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 29, 2025
Dr. Parmer earned degrees from Texas A&M College (now Texas A&M University) and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He began his professional life as a teacher at Belton Junior High School before...
David Allen Carson
August 22, 2025
David Allen Carson, 56 of Harker Heights, passed from this life Friday, August 22, 2025. Private family services will be held at a later date.
David was born on September 24, 1968, in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, to John H. and Eleanor A. Carson. He graduated from Burnsville High School and went on to work as a laminator for Vomela Companies...
Alma Olga Ruiz
August 21, 2025
Alma Olga Ruiz was born on September 15, 1933, in Edinburg, Texas to Bernardo and Clotilde Saldana, where she was raised and attended school. She graduated from Edinburg High School in 1952.
Alma moved to Houston, Texas in 1955 where she was employed as a secretary in the office of Agricultural and Vocational Skills at the Texas Education Agency.
Alma met her...
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