All Obituaries

Cecil Leroy Ellison was born on November 7, 1932, in Ellston, Iowa, the ninth child of the late Parks Meredith Ellison and Grace Leona (Thompson) Ellison. He moved to Texas in 1972, and lived in Nolanville until his passing on October 18, 2021. Cecil has a love for cars, Avon bottles, John Deere tractors, wolves and hats. He retired from the Army after serving 30 years, and is also retired form Killeen Independent School District, after working as a Custodian for Nolanville...

Carl Wayne Beene Sr., age 59 of Belton, passed away in his home on October 18, 2021. Services will be held at 10 am Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple. Carl was born on October 1, 1962, to William Cecil Beene and Lilian Beene in Post, Texas. He attended Academy High School and worked as a heavy equipment master mechanic. Carl is survived by his wife of 39 years, Judy Beene; his sisters, Rose Brazzil, Belinda Beene, and Barbara Sansom; his children, Rose...

Terri LaFawn Penny, 62, passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021, at her home in Moffat. Graveside services will be held at 10:15 am Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at Moffat Cemetery. Terri was born on May 29, 1959, to Aleck and Vada Penny in Santa Monica, California. She was the youngest of four children, and was proud of her siblings beyond measure. She dedicated her entire life to being a mother, for which her children are forever grateful. One of Terri’s best qualities was the ability...

Roberto Sanchez, 67, of Killeen, passed at home on Thursday, October 14, 2021. Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, October 27 at 11am at St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Juanita P. Reyna, 95, of Killeen, Texas was called home to be with our Lord on Wednesday, October 13, 2021. Visitation will be held Tuesday, October 19 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 20 at 10 a.m. at Harper Talasek Funeral Home.   Juanita was born November 8, 1925, in Rio Hondo, Texas; she was the daughter of Vicenta and Alejandro Perez. Additionally, she was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a great-great...

Michael F. Gibbs, age 75 of Belton, passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at a local hospital. Graveside services will be held at 10 am Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at North Belton Cemetery. There will be a closed casket. Michael was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on September 11, 1946. He graduated from the University of Texas in 1968 and Baylor Law school in 1977. He was a lawyer in Bell County for many years. His hobbies included reading, eating, and watching football. Michael was...

Ygnacio “Nacho” Ballesteros, age 62 of Belton, passed from this life Saturday, October 9, 2021, at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Temple.  Funeral services will be held at 10 am Saturday, October 16, 2021, at the Harper-Talasek Funeral Home Chapel in Temple.  Burial will follow in North Belton Cemetery. Ygnacio was born on February 1, 1959, to Juan Olayo and Maria Inocente Ballesteros in Heutamo, Mexico.  He was a hard-working man who loved his...

Bernice Francis (Citterman) Chlub, age 85, of Killeen TX, passed away on Tuesday Oct 5, 2021, at Baylor Scott and White Hospital in Temple, TX. Bernice was born on July 4, 1936, to Joseph and Angnes (Friske) Citterman in Royal Township, Lincoln County, MN.  She attended Country School before going to Ivanhoe Public School. She graduated in 1954 and attended Mankato State University for Education.  College was cut short when she fell in love with Roy...

Rosario “Rosie” Segovia, age 75 of Temple, passed from this life on Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at Baylor Scott & White hospital in Temple. A Celebration of Life will be held from 5-7 pm, with a Holy Rosary recited at 6 pm, Monday, October 11, 2021, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple. Rosie was born on March 5, 1946, to Rodrigo and Petra Segovia in Little River, Texas. He was an experienced carpenter and worked for Fleetwood Mobile Homes. Rosie was funny, a true...

Earnest Earl Wigley, age 92 of Gatesville, passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021 at home. Graveside services will be held at 10 am Friday, October 8, 2021 at Cedar Valley Cemetery in Salado. Pallbearers will be Andrew Frieden, Bill Wigley, Kenny Wigley, Jimmie Wigley, Bob Monk, and Richard Cox. Earnest was born on July 20, 1929 to William and Eula (Sanders) Wigley in Gail, Texas. He married Odessa Jackson on March 20, 1948 in Lampasas. Earnest was an honest and decent man. He was a hard...