All Obituaries

Wencelao Casillas entered into rest on July 11, 2020 at his home in Temple, Texas. Services will be held at Harper Talasek Funeral Home in Temple on Thursday July 15, 2020 at 10am. Wencelao was born on December 4, 1932 to Filepe and Refugia Casillas in McGregor, Texas. He worked for Materials Transportation Company for over 20 years. He was a loving father and a great friend to many. His work ethic was of a man who wanted to provide the best for his family and wife. Mr. Casillas was a...

James Curtis Fritz, age 81 of Belton, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2020 at his home. Graveside services will be held at 10 am Saturday, July 11, 2020 at Greathouse Cemetery in Temple. James was born January 8, 1939 to Curtis Henry and Hazel Dean Mayes-Fritz in Temple, Texas. He attended Temple High School and then found his true passion, truck driving. He loved to drive a truck. He also enjoyed his motorcycles and especially being with his family. James had a great sense of humor and was...

Dustin Lee Cochran, 33 of Harker Heights, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at his home. A Celebration of Life was held privately by the family. Dustin was born January 26, 1987 to Russell Lee and Bernice Eddy Cochran in Temple, Texas. Dustin graduated from Belton High School in 2006. Since the age of 17, Dustin battled Schizophrenia but still strived to live life to the fullest. He owned and rode 3 different motorcycles, enjoyed beach trips, barbeque’s, and sitting around the fire...

Burial services for Peter R. Kehoe 85, of Nolanville will be held at 9:00 am Wednesday, July 1st 2020 at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery. Peter was born February 5th 1935 in Ridgefield CT. He served in the military during Korean war era and met his wife Chieko Kehoe in Kyushu Japan. They were married in 1957. Peter worked and retired from the U.S. Postal Service. He was a loving father and husband. Mr. Kehoe is survived by his son, Tommy Kehoe and his wife Kay Kweon.  

On Friday, June 26, 2020, Samuel M Hernandez, of Temple, TX gained his wings at the age of 64 after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. He was born on February 19, 1956 to proud parents Nicolas Hernandez and Consuelo Martinez, in Temple, TX. Sam graduated from Troy High School, class of 1974. He enjoyed playing football and he was good enough to make the Texas Football Magazine in 1974. I think he just enjoyed hitting guys out on the field. Sam was no stranger to hard work. He held...

John Marvin Wallingsford, age 78 of Temple, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at a local hospital. Graveside services will be held at 10 am Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at Davilla Cemetery. John was born on December 4, 1941 to Henry Everett and Ruby Kate (Lance) Wallingsford in Beaumont, Texas. He graduated from Loraine High School with the Class of 1960. John worked for United Parcel Service and retired after 26 years. He was also a proud United States Veteran, serving during the Vietnam War....

Services for Anna “Anne” Quinteros Hernandez, 80, will be 10 am Wednesday, July 1, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Temple.  Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. Mrs. Hernandez passed away Tuesday, June 23, at her home in Troy.  She was born July 13, 1939 in McGregor, Texas to Francisco Quinteros and Margarita Martinez Quinteros.  She married Nicholas Hernandez, Jr., and he preceded her in death.  Anne enjoyed cooking for her sons and...