May 7, 2025

April 19, 2025

Darlene Turner Lewis, age 67 of Temple, passed from this life Saturday, April 19, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 10 am Friday, April 25, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple. Burial will follow in Temple Garden of Memories.

Darlene was born on October 5, 1957, to Theron and Effie (Brown) Turner in Waynesville, Missouri. She was a faithful Jehovah's...

April 17, 2025

Vernon Wayne Smith, 76 of Temple, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 17, 2025. Services will be held at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple on Thursday, April 24, 2025, with a visitation starting at 10 am and funeral service immediately following at 11 am. Burial will be at 1 pm in Clifton Memorial Park in Clifton, Texas on Tuesday, April 29,...

April 9, 2025

Aubrey Marshall Richter, age 96, of Moody Tx passed away Wednesday, April 9th, 2025. The family will receive visitors for his viewing at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home at 500 W. Barton Avenue, Temple Tx 76501 on Friday, April 25th from 5-7 pm. Funeral services will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 220 The Grove Rd, Gatesville Tx 76528 on Saturday,...

April 7, 2025

Amber Dawn Cripe, age 47, of Belton, Texas, passed peacefully into Heaven’s embrace on Monday, April 7, 2025. A Celebration of Life to honor Amber’s memory will take place at 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at La Rio Mansion, 4501 Dice Grove Rd, Belton.

Born on June 20, 1977, in Temple, Texas, Amber brought light and love into the...

March 27, 2025

Frances Dorothy Polasek, age 86, of Temple, Texas passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at a local nursing home. She was born on March 9, 1939, in Granger. She is the daughter of Charles Pekar and Frances (Zak) Pekar.

Frances attended High School in Granger and was a member of St. Lukes Catholic Church in Temple and was a homemaker....

March 26, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Maria Jaramillo Martinez, lovingly known as Mary, of Rogers, TX. She passed away at Baylor Scott & White Hospital on March 26, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on January 23, 1947, in Buckholts, TX, to Ramon and Bibiana Jaramillo, Mary spent her final moments surrounded by those who loved her.

Mary...

March 26, 2025

Mary “Butch” Lonidier, age 91 of Temple, passed from this life Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Services will be held at 10 am Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple.

Butch was born on January 7, 1934, to L.R. and Alice Daniel in Mineral Wells, Texas. She attended Roy High School in Roy, New Mexico. Butch worked as a...

March 25, 2025

Juanita Champion, beloved daughter, sister, mother, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2025, at the age of 62. She was born on September 8, 1962, in Temple, Texas, to Joe Champion and Mary Luz Medrano.

Juanita was one of eight siblings, sharing a deep bond with Virginia Ann Hernandez, Mario Champion, Anna Champion, Joey Champion, Lanora Flores, James Champion,...

March 25, 2025

John Milton Baker, Jr., 85 of Temple passed away March 25, 2025, in a Temple hospital. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.

John was born January 4, 1940, in Oenaville, TX. He graduated from Academy High School in 1957 and went to Texas A&I College at Kingsville. He completed his PhD in Soil Science &...

March 24, 2025

Ruthie Nell Alexander, age 74 of Temple, passed from this life Monday, March 24, 2025. Services will be held at Bethel Church in Temple on Thursday, April 3, 2025, with a visitation starting at 11 am and funeral service immediately following at 12 pm. Burial will be in Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen on Monday, April 7, 2025,...

March 16, 2025

Jo Ann Sudduth, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed from this life Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Temple, Texas. Born on July 6, 1937, in Temple, Texas, Jo Ann was the eldest of three children. She graduated from Temple High School in 1955 and dedicated her talents and time to the Temple Public Library, where she worked as...

March 1, 2025

It is with profound sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Marguerite “Midge” Josephine Beltran (McDonald) born on February 12, 1947, in Boston, MA. She lived the majority of her life in El Paso, TX and died on March 1, 2025 in her home of McGregor, TX.

Marguerite was a devout Catholic with a devotion to our Blessed Mother Mary. She...

February 28, 2025

Wilma Sharon Hilliard, 81, peacefully passed away on February 28, 2025, in Temple, TX.

Sharon was born to Oscar B. Graham and Susie Senter Boykin Graham in Zavalla, Texas, on August 18, 1943.

Her family moved to Temple, TX while she was young, where she grew up and attended school, graduating from Temple High School. On October 1, 1982, she married her...

February 24, 2025

Tiffany Evans, 35 of Temple, passed away Monday, February 24, 2025. Services will be held at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple on Saturday, March 8, with a visitation starting at 5 pm and funeral to immediately follow at 6 pm.

When Tiffany graduated from high school, she went to pursue a medical degree in college, becoming a surgical tech in Dermatology....

February 23, 2025

John Michael Flores, 65, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, February 23, 2025.

John was born on April 9, 1959, to Joel and Irene Silva Flores in Temple, Texas. He grew up in a big family surrounded by lots of love. The Flores house on Sixth Street across from Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church was always filled with...

February 11, 2025

Kevin Peter Schauer, 60 of Troy, Texas, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2025. Services will be held Monday, February 17, 2025, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple with a visitation starting at 2 pm and service immediately following at 3 pm.

Kevin was the beloved husband of Teresa Schauer, with whom he shared a deep and enduring love for 19...

February 5, 2025

Geneva Lee, a cherished soul born on September 14, 1937, in Leander, Texas, gracefully departed from this world on February 5, 2025, in Belton, Texas. Her life was a beautiful tapestry woven with love, compassion, and joyous moments that touched the hearts of those who had the privilege to know her.

A graveside service will take place on Friday, February 21,...

February 2, 2025

Patricia Motl, 75, of Temple, Texas, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025.

Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Monday, February 10, 2025, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple, with burial to follow at Seaton Cemetery.

Patricia was born on July 29, 1949, in Temple, Texas, to Oscar Ray Jennings and Maxie Jean Cogburn. She attended Temple High School...

January 18, 2025

Rudy Morin Gonzales, age 82 of Temple, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, January 18, 2025.

Rudy was born August 19, 1942, in San Antonio, Texas. Throughout his life, Rudy had a passion for golf. When he wasn’t playing golf, he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He worked in the HVAC field for more than 40...