All Obituaries

Rene Fonseca Costilla ,46, of Rockdale passed away on Wednesday, January 20,2021.   A visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 from 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. followed by Rosary held at 6:00 P.M. at Crotty Funeral Home in Belton. Funeral services for Rene will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Crotty Funeral Home in Belton. His body will be cremated following his funeral services.   Rene was born on January 13, 1975 to Ismael and Sylvia Costilla in...

Wendell Lewis Clem, 80, of Harker Heights passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021 in the comfort of his home. Wendell was born to Madeline Mort and Lester Clem on November 13, 1940 in Frederick, Maryland. He served his country in the United States Army for 22 years, going to Vietnam twice. Wendell enjoyed fishing, bowling, and spending time with his family. He always helped the boys and girls in Fort Hood and members of the Senior Center. Wendell was dearly loved by all who knew him and will...

Brian Keith Rogers Sr.,60, of Belton passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at his residence. A viewing will be held on Monday, January 25, 2021 from 12:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. at Crotty Funeral home in Belton. A graveside service will follow at 3:00 P.M. at Wilson Valley Cemetery in Little River. Brian was born on November 25, 1960 to George and Barbara Jean Rogers in Indiana. He was a  truck driver most of his life. He enjoyed watching TV, aggravating his children, and working hard...

Mary Elizabeth Neugent, 77, of Temple passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at her residence. A viewing will be held from 12:00 P.M. – 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Crotty Funeral Home followed by a graveside service held at Bellwood Memorial Park Cemetery in Temple with her son, Kelvin Neugent officiating. Mary was born on May 12, 1943 in Wareham, Massachusetts to William and Gladys Pitts. She married John Walter Neugent on August 28, 1962. Mary was a homemaker most...

Anaiz Salazar, 37, of Killeen passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021 at a local hospital. Anaiz was born to Sara Billing and Antonio Chavez on April 25, 1983 in Midland, Texas. She spent her days raising her family. She loved color, especially pink and purple, and anything with sparkle. She enjoyed crafts and taking care of her grandkid. A visitation for Anaiz will be held on Friday, January 22, 2021 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Crotty Funeral Home in Belton. Funeral service will begin at...

Frances Paula Rocha, 71, of Killeen passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021 in the comfort of her home. Frances was born to Julia and Ralph Canchola on July 01, 1949 in Long Beach, California. Frances worked as a warehouse manager for Krody Colyer for fifteen years. She was the greatest gift to her family. Frances inspired all to be great and be themselves. Her largest achievement was her family, which she loved unconditionally. Her desire to create allowed everyone she knew to have...

Connie Jo Higginbotham, 68, of Belton passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 in the comfort of her home. Connie was born to Mary Sain and Kenneth Curry on November 04, 1952 in Killeen, Texas. Connie worked as an office manager for Source One Solutions and retired in 2019. She was a member of Wildwood Baptist Church and enjoyed fishing and birdwatching. She also enjoyed spending time with her grandsons and watching them playing sports. A memorial service for Connie will be held on...

Ladena Lee Fisher, 77, of Killeen passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021 in the comfort of her home. Ladena was born to Ina and Charles Hill on November 5, 1943 in New Castle, Indiana. She spent her days working in the restaurant business, working as both a waitress and cook. Ladena enjoyed playing pool and other games with her family. She also loved to fish and paint. Ladena cherished the time she spent with her family and friends. A memorial service for Ladena will be held on at 2:00...

Steven Trey Woods of Owl Creek passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021. Trey was born to Joe B. Woods Sr. and Dorothy L. Odom on October 15, 1975 in Temple, Texas. Trey was raised and attended school in Belton. Trey was a carpenter for many years and in recent years changed careers to become a truck driver. Trey loved the outdoors: hunting, fishing, mudding, and trailriding. Trey was a big man with a bigger heart. He loved his nieces and nephews, and he was loved back by those as well as...

Johnny Duane Johnson, 58, of Belton passed away peacefully on January 09, 2021, in the comfort of his kids and grandkids surrounding him in Burnet. Johnny was born to Joan and Duane Johnson on February 28, 1962 in San Antonio, Texas.  Johnny worked in construction building high rise buildings and even built some of our local hospitals in the Temple area.  A memorial service for Johnny will be held on Friday, February 5, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Crotty Funeral Home in...