Obituaries
Chad David Hartley
January 30, 2024
Chad David Hartley,23, beloved son of Robert Hartley and Sheila Roberts, passed away on January 30, 2024, in Temple, Texas. He was born on September 27, 2000, in Newport News, Virginia.
Chad was a graduate of Temple High School, class of 2019. Following his education, he embarked on a fulfilling career at Baylor Scott & White as an EVS worker. Chad's...
Michael Drake Brown
January 26, 2024
Michael Drake Brown, 73, of Killeen passed away on January 26, 2024.He was born on July 25, 1950, in Bethesda, Maryland to his parents Harvey Glenn Brown and Ida Alice Belkin.
Michael dedicated his life in service to his country as a member of the U.S. Air Force. He served his duty with honor and distinction throughout his military career and...
Angelica Milo Garcia
January 26, 2024
Angelica Milo Garcia, 93, of Temple passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, January 26, 2024, at her residence.
Born on July 1, 1930, to Gonzalo and Maria Milo, in Needles, California, at an early age her family moved to Deming, NM. Angelica lived a life filled with love, compassion, and strength. Despite completing school only up until the...
Kay Quicksall
January 26, 2024
Kay (Scruggs) Quicksall, 76, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2024, in her hometown of Temple, Texas. She was born on October 12, 1947, in Dallas, Texas. Kay was a beloved wife, mother, musician, and esteemed member of the community.
Kay's education was a testament to her diverse talents. She graduated from the University of Houston with a degree in accounting...
Tara Velasquez
January 19, 2024
Tara Velasquez, 25, of Belton, a beautiful young woman who touched the lives of many, left us unexpectedly on January 19, 2024. Born on January 23, 1998, in Lawton, Oklahoma. Her passing leaves behind a void in our hearts that can never be filled.
Tara had a way of lighting up any room she entered. Her infectious spirit endeared her to...
Phyllis Ann Lewis
January 17, 2024
Phyllis Ann Lewis, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, left this earth Wednesday, January 17, 2024, moving on to make her heavenly home an even more beautiful space. A remarkable creative soul leaves behind a legacy of love and hard work. Friends and loved ones will gather at a memorial service to celebrate Phyllis's remarkable life, Tuesday, January 23,...
Thomas Michael Zaruba
January 17, 2024
Thomas Michael Zaruba, 37, of Temple TX, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at a Temple hospital.
Thomas was born on October 17, 1986 in Temple TX to Gary and Theresa (Jenkins) Zaruba.
He graduated Belton High School in 2005 and went on to get a degree in electrical engineering and worked in maintenance his entire career. Thomas was a...
Mikey Dewain Drake
January 15, 2024
Michael Dewain Drake, lovingly known as Mikey, passed away, January 15, 2024, at the age of 44. Family and friends will gather for visitation to honor Mikey's life, Friday, January 26, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Crotty Funeral Home & Cremation Services located at 5431 U.S. Hwy 190 in Belton. Funeral service will be held the following day,...
Alfonso "Al" Lopez, Jr.
January 15, 2024
Alfonso "Al" Lopez, Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on January 15, 2024, in Temple. To honor and remember Al's life, a visitation will be held on January 19, 2024. Family and friends are invited to gather from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Crotty Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 5431 U.S. Hwy 190 in Belton, Texas....
Robert Leo Vankirk, Jr.
January 11, 2024
Robert Leo Vankirk, Jr., 64, of Killeen passed away on January 11, 2024. He was born on April 3, 1959, in Omaha, Nebraska to Robert Leo Vankirk, Sr. and Marjorie Ann (Reeves) Vankirk.
Robert spent many years working as a long haul truckdriver, traveling many different places and enjoying the landscapes along the way. He had a deep passion for his...
Alberta Georgette Lara
January 10, 2024
Alberta Georgette Lara ,60, of Harker Heights, a loving mother and grandmother, passed away on January 10, 2024, in a Harker Heights medical center. Born on September 20, 1963, in Ponca City, Oklahoma, Alberta lived a life filled with passion for her family and an unwavering dedication to her career.Alberta had a remarkable career as a truck driver. She spent...
Catherine Annelle Naser
January 8, 2024
Catherine Annelle Naser, known by family and friends as Katie, a beloved wife, daughter, and mother passed away peacefully on January 8, 2024, at her residence in Harker Heights, Texas.
Born on June 17, 1965, in Austin, Texas, to Annelle and Hugh McGaw. Catherine brought joy and love to those who knew her.Katie was a compassionate and devoted individual who cherished...
Elizabeth Anne Owens
January 8, 2024
Elizabeth Anne Owens, 76, of Elizabethton, TN passed away on January 8, 2024, in Harker Heights, Texas. She was born on October 10, 1947 in Los Angeles, California to the late, James Floyd Markland and Beverly Anne Reed Markland.
Liz dedicated her life to being a homemaker and nurturing her family with love and care. She was a pillar of...
David Allan Dollens
January 7, 2024
Services for David Allan Dollens, 64, of Austin, Texas will be held on Sunday, June 16th at Poppa Rollos Pizza in Waco, TX at 1:30pm. Graveside burial service to follow at White Rock Cemetery in Ross, TX at 4:00pm.
David passed away on January 7, 2024. He was born in Waco on April 27, 1959 to Weldon and Margie Clifton.
David attended...
Karla June Lang
January 7, 2024
Karla June Lang, age 86, of Temple, known for her kind and loving nature, Karla dedicated her life to serving others, with her family always remaining close to her heart. She will be remembered not only as an amazing mother but also as a talented seamstress, passionate photographer, and someone who valued quality time with her loved ones.Karla was born...
Richard Lee Bright
January 7, 2024
Richard Lee Bright, a devoted husband, loving father, and cherished friend, passed away on January 7, 2024, after a long illness. Richard was born on July 20, 1945, in Jackson, Ohio to the late Kenneth and Ola Bright.Richard led a remarkable life filled with love and meaningful connections with his family and friends. He dedicated many years of service to...
Joe Hernandez
January 6, 2024
Joe Hernandez, age 52, of Temple, passed away on January 6, 2024 at a local hospital.
A viewing honoring Joe's life will be held at Crotty Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Belton on Sunday, January 14, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., followed by a prayer service from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. His funeral service will...
Lori Powell Rankin
January 3, 2024
Lori Jane (Powell) Rankin, 61, of Belton passed away on January 3, 2024 surrounded by her loving family at Scott & White Hospital in Temple, Texas.
Born on November 11, 1962, to Almon “Buddy” Mack Powell and Wilma Annell (Mott). Lori led a life filled with love, compassion, and creativity.Lori was a woman of many talents and interests. She found...
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