Obituaries

January 23, 2024

Marcella Ann Henderson, a devoted and loving wife, and mother passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at the age of 71. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Friday, February 2, 2024, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Ballinger, Texas at a later date.

Marcella was born in Ballinger, Texas on May 25,...

January 20, 2024

Services for Jon P. Czarowitz, 85 of Temple, will be 2:00 pm Thursday, January 25, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple. Burial will follow in Bartlett City Cemetery in Bartlett, Texas. Mr. Czarowitz passed away Saturday, January 20, at a local hospital.

Jon Philmore Czarowitz was born October 9, 1938, in Bryan, Texas to Philmore Czarowitz and Mary McKinney Czarowitz. The...

January 17, 2024

Mary Duarte Rios, age 81 of Temple, passed from this life Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at home. Services will be held at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple on Monday, January 22, 2024, with a visitation starting at 10 am and funeral to follow at 11 am. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery.

Mary was born on April 2, 1942, to Joe...

January 15, 2024

Services for Adolph “Bossman” Vacha, 84 of Temple, will be held on Saturday, January 27th at 2 pm at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple. Burial with military honors will be in Seaton Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday, January 26th from 5-7 pm at the funeral home.

He died Monday, January 15, 2024, at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in College...

January 11, 2024

Alice Mary Francis peacefully passed away at the age of 77 on January 11th, 2024. She lived in Temple, Texas and resided in her home for 20 years with her husband Paul Francis who passed away in October 2018, and her wonderful son Paul who moved to Texas and took care of her for her last years on this Earth....

January 6, 2024

Mark Beck, age 48 of Temple, passed from this life Saturday, January 6, 2024. Private family services will be held at a later date.

December 30, 2023

Damian Lee Avila, known affectionately as "Grumpy or "Conference D" to friends and family, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023, in Temple, Texas. Damian was born on October 21, 1994, in Dallas County, Texas to parents, Greg and Tonya Avila. He was a beloved son, father, friend, and colleague whose infectious personality lit up every room he walked into.

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December 28, 2023

Bethel Virginia Burns, age 87 of Temple, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023, in Temple, Texas. She was born on December 18, 1936, in Elmo, Texas to the late Fred Henderson and Minnie (Clemmons) Harris. She was an exceptional woman who touched the hearts of everyone she met with her warmth and kindness.

Beth's life was marked by her...

December 27, 2023

David Logan, age 29 of Temple, passed from this life Wednesday, December 27, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple. Burial will follow in Restland Cemetery in Gatesville.

David was born on May 30, 1994, to Malinda Logan in Odessa, Texas. Raised by his grandmother, Catherine Dopita, he...

December 22, 2023

Mr. Darrell Lynn Gallaway, Sr. passed from this life Friday, December 22, 2023, in Temple, Texas. He was born on August 3, 1953, to Joe Wade and Mary Elizabeth Gallaway in Texas City, Texas.

He is preceded by his parents; brothers, Alton Gallaway, Bobby Gallaway, Denny Gallaway, and Leldon Gallaway; and sister, Beverly Mauldin.

Survivors include his wife, Wanda Gallaway;...

December 22, 2023

Felicita O. Gandara, age 76 of Temple, Texas passed away peacefully Friday, December 22, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Friday, January 5, 2024, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery.

Felicita was born in Galveston, Texas on January 1, 1947. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when you...

December 14, 2023

Thomas Earl Taylor, age 77 of Temple, passed from this life Thursday, December 14, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 10 am Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple.

Thomas was born on March 21, 1946, to Finis Earl and Cora Lyon (Crook) Taylor in Marlin, Texas. He married Cynthia Kay (Hutmacher) Taylor and retired from...

December 12, 2023

November 28, 2023

Mary G. Mares, a beloved member of the Temple community, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at the age of 88. She was born on November 12, 1935, in Coupeland, Texas to the late Jose and Tomasa Garcia. Mary's journey through life left an enduring impact on all those who were blessed to know and love her.Mary's warm smile...

November 27, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that Lawrence's family, Larry “Papa” Wilson, announces his passing. He was a retired Colonel of the US Army Reserves and was born September 7, 1933, in Colorado Springs, CO, to Paul Dennis Wilson and Helen Feather. After serving his country, he worked as an RN at VA hospitals in various cities across the United States,...

November 24, 2023

Nedra grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah, Virginia, and College Park Maryland. Her father was an Assistant Director of the FBI under J. Edgar Hoover. So, Nedra had some interesting Washington adventures as a child and young adult.

She attended high school in Maryland. From her yearbook: Nedra Tracy, a serious-minded member of our class, but with a ready...

November 19, 2023

After a long life of service to others, Margaret Petrek, passed away November 19, 2023, at 97 with her daughter by her side.

She was born Margaret Frances Sefcik August 1, 1926, in Caldwell, Texas, to farmers Frank and Frances Sefcik. The middle daughter of three sisters, Margaret grew up in the Great Depression, wearing dresses made from flour sacks...

November 15, 2023

Betty Karen Barton, age 77 of Dallas, Texas passed from this life Wednesday, November 15, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 1 pm Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple.

Betty was born on October 11, 1946, to Bill and Marvel (Brown) Baroli in Muskogee, Oklahoma. She graduated from Muskogee High School in 1964, and attended...

November 4, 2023

Teddy Jack Roe, age 87 of Troy, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family, after a lengthy illness on Saturday, November 4, 2023.

He was born December 12, 1935, in Burleson, Texas to Thomas C. Roe and Bernice Glover Roe. Ted graduated from Aledo High school and worked for the Department of Soil Conservation as a construction inspector.

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October 23, 2023

Willie C. "Sonny" Arnold, age 90 of Temple, passed from this life Monday, October 23, 2023, at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Temple, Texas. A final farewell will be held at Pendleton Cemetery, where a Graveside Service will take place on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at 10 am.

Sonny was born on April 13, 1934, in Bell County, Texas...