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Garry Lindsey Skinner
Feb 1, 2024
Garry Lindsey Skinner, a loving son, brother and friend, passed away on February 1, 2024, in his hometown of Belton. He was born on February 8, 1958, in Mineral Wells, Texas to Betty Skinner and the late Howard A. Skinner.
Garry was a quiet soul who could be a force to be reckoned with. He was known for his impeccable work...
Chad Stephen knight
Jan 31, 2024
Chad Stephen Knight, beloved son, brother, and friend, passed away on January 31,2024, in Belton, Texas.
He was born on October4, 1982, in Jefferson City, Missouri. Chad's warm and friendly personality endeared him to all who knew him. His genuine love for school buses and light up toys brought joy not only to himself but also to those around him. Whether...
Chad David Hartley
Jan 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
Jan 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
Jan 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
Jan 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
Jan 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
Jan 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
Jan 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
Jan 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.
Jan 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.
Jan 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
Jan 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
Jan 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
Jan 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...
Karla June Lang
Jan 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
Jan 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
Jan 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...
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