All Obituaries

 Charles Anthony Christy, 77, of Taylor, passed away on Tuesday, June 8th, 2021 at his residence. He was born on May 24, 1944 to Charles and Janay Christy at F.E. Warren Air Force base in Cheyenne Wyoming. He was a member of Casa De Dios Church in Bartlett. He was a firm believer in Christ and will be dearly missed.  A memorial service for Charles will be held at a later date.  

Thomas "Bear" Hugh Kempf, 67, of Belton passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021 in a local nursing home. Bear was born to Wanda and Dean Kempf on April 25, 1954 in South Bend, Indiana. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Thomas went on to work as a truck driver for many years. A graveside service for Bear will be held on Friday, June 18, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen. Bear is survived by his wife of 19 years,...

Walker Allen Lee Hilliard, the infant son of Ryan and Lauren Hilliard, went to be with Jesus on Monday, June 7, 2021. Most only dream of angels but Ryan and Lauren were able to hold theirs in their arms. Walker was a gift to his entire family. For thirty-five cherished weeks and four days, he was prayed for and loved. God only knows why Walker was too good for this world. But Jesus said," Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to...

Roger Lee Teeters, 73, of Copperas Cove passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021 in a local hospital. Roger was born to Iola Walker and Jesse Teeters on November 1, 1947 in Georgetown, Ohio. He served his country in the United States Army, being deployed in Vietnam and earning 3 Purple Hearts, and later worked for Mobil Chemical. He enjoyed cooking and playing Bingo. Roger was a member of many lodges: American Legion Post 133 in Temple, American Legion Post 55 in Belton, VFW Post 4008 in Belton,...

Frances Elizabeth Wilson Brown, 68, of Temple, Texas passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. Frances was diagnosed in August of 2017 with acute myeloid leukemia, and received a bone marrow transplant on December 2017 from her sister Mary Esseltine.  Frances was born to Grady and Marjorie Morrison Wilson of Belton Texas at Sewell-Long Hospital in Belton on January 31, 1953. Frances married, Terry Brown of Evant, TX on December 19, 1975 at First...

Rebecca Lynn Espinal - Blizzard, 54, of Belton passed away on May 25, 2021 at a local hospital. Rebecca was the daughter of Fernando Espinal Sr. and Lois Lively, born on December 02, 1966 in Glendale, California. Mrs. Blizzard graduated with her Bachelor's Degree from the University of Mary Hardin Baylor. She worked for the Department of Defense and was given a Special Recognition Award from the Secretary of Defense for creating and managing the Air Force Aid tent in...

David Michael Kazmierczak, 65, of Ottawa, Illinois passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021 at his daughter's residence. David was born to Mary and Leonard Kazmierczak on November 13, 1955 in Evergreen Park, Illinois. No services have been scheduled at this time. David is survived by his wife, Evelyn Kazmierczak of Ottowa, IL; his sons, Joshua Kazmierczak and wife Jen, Jason Kazmierczak, and John Kazmierczak and wife Alex; his daughter, Lisa Stutes and husband David; his six grandchildren,...

Cynthia Ann Empey, 60, of Temple passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 in a local hospital. Cynthia was born to Marilyn Landry and Lester Heathcock on September 13, 1960 in Fort Worth, Texas. She was a ray of sunshine to everyone who met her. No services have been scheduled at this time. Cynthia is survived by her husband, David Empey; her sons, Garrett Empey, and Jesse Dickson and wife Margaret; her sister, Deborah Knapp and husband Rich; and her mother. Cynthia is preceded in death by...

Bruce Eugene Lynam, 79, of Morgan’s Point Resort, Texas passed away peacefully on Friday, May 14, 2021 at home. Bruce was born to William and Florence (Aktabowki) Lynam in Chicago, Illinois on January 12, 1942. Bruce married Barbara Jines of Dahlgren, Illinois on December 1, 1962. Bruce worked for Centel Telephone company for 31 years and later owned and operated Time Plus Payroll in Temple, Texas. A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to...

Daniel Ray Pruitt Sr., 69, of Belton passed away on Monday, May 10, 2021 in a local hospital. Daniel was born to Barbara and Jasper Pruitt on February 13, 1952 in Leander, Texas. He spent his days working as a mechanic, truck driver, and painter. Dan was a hard worker and great delegator. He was a little stuck in his ways, and maybe a little hardheaded and stubborn at times, but his family and friends loved him dearly regardless. He will be very missed. A memorial service for Dan will be...