All Obituaries

Paul Garza, age 77 of Troy, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2020.  A Celebration of Life Visitation and Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held at 11 am Saturday, February 29, 2020 in the Harper-Talasek Funeral Home Chapel in Temple. Paul was born November 19, 1942 to Guadalupe and Maria Garza in Donna, Texas. Paul is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Guadalupe Garza, Arthur Garza and Johnny Garza; and sister, Eva Cerecerez. Those left to honor and cherish his memory...

Funeral services for Dorothy Louise Ratliff Prince, 89 of Temple, will be held 10 AM Friday, February 28, 2020 at First Baptist Church of Temple, 8015 W. Adams Avenue.  Pastor David Smith and Gary Anthony will be officiating the service.  A time of visitation and fellowship will take place from 6 PM to 8 PM, Thursday, February 27, 2020 at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple, 500 W. Barton Ave. Mrs. Prince passed from this life on Monday, February 24, 2020.  Dorothy was born...

Isaac lee Biddy, age 83 went to meet his Lord and Savior February 23, 2020. Isaac was born in Belton TX July 30, 1936 to George H. and Johnnie Mae Biddy. He is survived by his loving wife Jo Ruth Biddy of Harker Heights, TX. He was the father of William and Tammy Biddy, Robert and Margarita Biddy of Waco, TX. James and Amanda Biddy of Harker Heights, TX.  Jackie and Robert Fields of Temple, TX. Doris and Glen Pool of Belton, TX. Gene and Raygena Skinner, Deborah and Bill Cave of...

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Bobbie Ruth (Reed) Handel, age 85 of Belton, passed from this life Saturday, February 22, 2020.  A graveside service will be held at 2 pm Tuesday, February 25 at North Belton Cemetery. Bobbie was born September 10, 1934 to J.A. "Pete" and Zelma "Shug" (Glazner) Reed in Holland, Texas.  She was a member of Miller Heights Baptist Church and the Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 4008 in Belton.  She was a caring mother, grandmother and friend.  She will be...

Davey Lee Burford, 54 of Harker Heights, passed from this life on Wednesday, February 19, 2020.  Funeral services will be held at the chapel of Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Killeen at 12 noon, Thursday, February 27, 2020.   Davey was born on November 17, 1965 to Davey and Jean Burford in Houston, Texas.  He was a Test Analyst for the United States Army.   He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Larry Michael...

Harold Dean Berndt, age 83 of Troy, passed from this life Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at a local hospital. Honoring his request for cremation, no services are planned at this time. A Celebration of Life will be held, hosted by his family, at a later date. Harold was born March 3, 1936 to Alex and Elsie Berndt in Mart, Texas. He always enjoyed a little gambling and a cold beer, and found relaxation in gardening. Harold retired from the USDA after 32 years of dedicated work. He was a member...

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Felicia Anne Smith, age 79 of Coon Rapids, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020.  Graveside services will be held at 2 pm Saturday, February 29, 2020 at Bellwood Memorial Park and Cemetery in Temple. Felicia was born on February 24, 1940 to Robert L. and Lorraine M. Adrian in San Benito, Texas.  She worked at Midway Mobile Home Park for 15 years before retiring in 2015.  She was a loving wife and mother and her grandchildren were simply her “Pride and...