Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Belton, Texas & Bell County

Patricia Ann Surrao

Patricia Ann Surrao

Mar 17, 2026

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Udencia Villarreal

Udencia Villarreal

Mar 16, 2026

Udencia Villarreal, 92, of Belton, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026, peacefully, at home surrounded by her loved ones. A visitation and rosary will take place on Monday, March 23rd, 2026 from 5-7pm at Dossman Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held the next day, March 24th, 2026 at Christ the King Catholic Church, at 10am, with burial to follow at...

Kenneth William Hill

Kenneth William Hill

Mar 14, 2026

Kenneth William Hill, 70, of Belton, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 21, at 2pm at Dossman Funeral Home.

Kenneth was born on February 17, 1956, in Gatesville, TX to Minard and Margaret Hill.

In his younger years, he spent time in the rodeo scene. He would always joke around saying...

Carla Halpayne

Carla Halpayne

Mar 14, 2026

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Carla was born on August 31, 1948, to Charles and Joyce Johson in Breckenridge, Texas. She attended Breckenridge High School and was a member of the Buckaroo Band. After she graduated high school, Carla attended the Abilene Business School where she completed the bookkeeping program. Carla worked in the banking and bookkeeping industry her entire career.

Carla...

Margilee Ruth (Winkler) Jones

Margilee Ruth (Winkler) Jones

Mar 13, 2026

Margilee Ruth (Winkler) Jones, 89, of Temple, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026, at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Temple.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Temple. A private burial will take place prior to the service.

Margilee was born on February 15, 1937, in Temple, Texas,...

Jose Luis Gonzales

Jose Luis Gonzales

Mar 12, 2026

Jose Luis Gonzales, of Belton, passed into the arms of Our Lord on Thursday, March12, 2026 at Baylor-Scott and White Hospital in Temple, at the age of 72.

Luis was born on August 25, 1953 in Rio Verde, San Luis Potosi, Mexico, to Maria Pacheco Gonzales. He was a devoted son, husband, father, and grandfather who took immense pride in his...

Jeanne Ruth Nellis-Speed

Jeanne Ruth Nellis-Speed

Mar 11, 2026

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Jeanne Ruth Doll Nellis-Speed of Temple, Texas was a loving and devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, sister and friend. She entered into her heavenly Father’s arms on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 97 years young.

She was born Nov. 5, 1928, in Verdigre, Nebraska, to Lawson Ross Doll and Violet Ruth Ingles Pierce Doll....

Samuel J Pilkington

Samuel J Pilkington

Mar 3, 2026

Funeral services for Samuel J. Pilkington, 86, of Belton will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, March 6, 2026, at the Belton Church of Christ with Tommy Bever officiating. Burial will follow at Rest Haven Cemetery.

The family will receive friends for visitation 5:00 - 7:00 PM Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Dossman Funeral Home Chapel.

Mr. Pilkington died Tuesday, March 3,...

Michelle Ann Roush

Michelle Ann Roush

Mar 2, 2026

Michelle Ann Roush, 61, of Holland, TX., passed away Monday, March 2, 2026, at a Temple Hospital. She was surrounded by loved ones who will miss her deeply. Dossman Funeral is helping the family.

She was born on December 3, 1964, in Baltimore, Maryland.

Michelle, known lovingly as Mommie Dearest, requested that no funeral be held for her, as funerals are for...

Ruth Annette Weasmer

Ruth Annette Weasmer

Feb 27, 2026

On October 29, 1924, Ruth Annette Weasmer (nee Marvin) was born the youngest of seven children at the family farm of Lyman and Mazella (nee McNeil) near Spragueville, Iowa. She graduated from nearby Preston High School in 1942 and married Garold Bruce Weasmer on July 17, 1943, one week before he was deployed to join the war in the Pacific....

Miken Klaeson Wilganowski

Miken Klaeson Wilganowski

Feb 25, 2026

Miken Klaeson Wilganowski, a beloved son, brother, and grandchild, was born on January 10, 2026, in Temple, Texas. His journey, although brief, was filled with light and so much love, his presence touched the hearts of many. 

There will be a funeral mass held at Christ the King Catholic Church on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 2pm. Burial will follow directly...

Kayden Shane Miller

Kayden Shane Miller

Feb 24, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kayden Shane Miller 22, of Salado, TX, who left this world far too soon on February 24, 2026. 

Born on January 26, 2004 in Round Rock TX, Kayden brought strength, laughter, and a deep love for the outdoors into the lives of everyone who knew him. From the time he...

Shiloh Grace Blaser

Shiloh Grace Blaser

Feb 23, 2026

Shiloh Grace Blaser, 2, of Belton, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026. Dossman Funeral Home is helping the family.

Shiloh was born on October 7, 2023, in Austin, TX., to parents Taylor and Paula Blaser.

She was full of life and loved by everyone that was lucky enough that got to meet her. She was extremely loved by her family and...

Tammi Lea (Bigham) Mitchum

Tammi Lea (Bigham) Mitchum

Feb 22, 2026

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Tammi Lea Mitchum, 55, went home to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 22, 2026.

Tammi loved Jesus with her whole heart. She loved studying the Word, tracing connections through Scripture, and committing verses to memory. The Bible was not just something she read but something she treasured, learned, and lived. The fruit of her...

Gloria E. Garza

Gloria E. Garza

Feb 22, 2026

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Gloria Estela Garza, 90, of Belton, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, February 25, at 6-8pm. Services will be on Thursday, February 26, at 2pm. Both will take place at Dossman Funeral Home, with burial to follow at North Belton Cemetery.

Gloria was born on November 10, 1935, in Benavides, TX., to parents Agripin...

L.B. Holden

L.B. Holden

Feb 22, 2026

L.B. Holden, 90, of Belton, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026. Graveside services will be held on Friday, February 27, at 2pm, at North Belton Cemetery. Dossman Funeral Home is helping arrange services.

L.B. was born on January 9, 1936, in Hamlin, TX., to parents James and Elera Holden.

He loved being around his grandkids and great grandkids. He also loved...

Robert Wesley "Bob" Carlson

Robert Wesley "Bob" Carlson

Feb 20, 2026

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Robert Wesley Carlson, or Bob as most knew him, 83, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026 in Temple, Texas after a brief illness.

Funeral services for Mr. Carlson will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:00am at Dossman Funeral Home in Belton with Pastor Grayson Albers officiating. He will be entombed at the Carlson...

James Allen Killion

James Allen Killion

Feb 19, 2026

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ames Allen Killion, 59, of Belton, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on February 19, 2026. First and foremost, James was a Christian and a man of God. His life was rooted in his faith, which served as the compass for how he treated others and the legacy of kindness, hard work, and adventure he built.

Born...

Billie J. White

Billie J. White

Feb 18, 2026

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Funeral services for Billie J. (Allen) White, 95, of Temple, will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, February 23, 2026, at Dossman Funeral Home Chapel with Jared Burt officiating. Burial will follow at Greathouse Cemetery. 

The family will receive friends for visitation 4:00- 6:00 PM Sunday, February 22, 2026, at the funeral home.

 Mrs. White died...