Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Belton, Texas & Bell County
Mary Katherine Whitis
Dec 23, 2025
Funeral services for Mary Katherine (Martens) Whitis, 97, of Belton, will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Dossman Funeral Home in Belton with James Whitis and Harold Whitis officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Nolanville.
The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday evening 5:00 - 7:00 PM at the funeral home.
Mrs. Whitis...
Richard Dale Boyd
Dec 17, 2025
An inurnment service for Richard D. Boyd, 79, of Temple will be set soon.
Mr. Boyd died December 17, 2025 in a Temple Veterans Hospice after an extended illness.
Mr. Boyd was born 11/28/1946 in Gary, Indiana, the son of Glen and Florence Kemper Boyd. He served in the United States Army twice, from 1965-1968 and then from 1975-1979. He married...
William Richard Miller, Jr.
Dec 17, 2025
William "Richard" Miller, Jr., 83, of Holland, TX., passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at his residence. Full obituary and services are pending.
Stephen Scott Morris
Dec 16, 2025
Stephen Scott Morris, 77, of Temple, died Tuesday, December 16, 2025, in a Belton Hospice. Private family services will be planned.
Mr. Morris was born July 27, 1948, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the son of William Hoyt Morris and Margaret Mary (Burkhart) Morris. He was an attorney in both Bell and Harris Counties. He worked as a federal and state prosecutor,...
Joyce Irene Drew
Dec 14, 2025
Joyce Drew, 91, of Temple, died December 14, 2025 in a Temple nursing home, after a long illness.
Mrs. Drew was born April 4, 1934 in Potsdam, New York, the daughter of Jennie Francis Kelly. She was raised and schooled in Watertown, New York. She married Gerald Drew Sr. in 1952 and they divorced in 1975. She worked off and on...
Bobby Milton Wilson
Dec 12, 2025
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Funeral services for Bobby M. Wilson, 73, of Belton, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Dossman Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Ricky Lindsey officiating. Burial will follow at Holland Cemetery.
The family will receive friends during visitation from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home.
Mr. Wilson was born on...
Rose Mary Mondrik
Dec 12, 2025
Funeral services for Rose Mary Mondrik, 82, will be held at St Luke Catholic Church in Temple, Texas on December 18, 2025, at 11 am. Born on June 26, 1943, in Cameron, Texas, Rose Mary was a devoted mother, grandmother, and a beloved member of her community. She passed away peacefully in a Belton nursing home on Friday, December 12,...
John Robert Roark Sr.
Dec 11, 2025
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John Robert Roark Sr., age 95, passed away December 11, 2025 at home in Belton Texas. Through his life’s journey he touched us with his wisdom, dedication, and unwavering love for his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
He was born February 8, 1930, in League City, Texas, the son of John Rufus Roark and Ida Louise Lamoth...
Monica Starr Dunn
Dec 11, 2025
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Monica Starr Dunn, daughter of Randall and Sandra (Williams) Dunn, drew her first breath November 30th, 1972 and her final December 11, 2025. She is preceded in death by her son, Justin Fuschino, her beloved mother and father, and her nephew, Wesley Arthaud. Monica, known as “Monkey” by those who loved her most will be remembered...
Ophelia Hillhouse
Nov 30, 2025
Ophelia Hillhouse, 82, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family in Temple, Texas.
Born on October 24, 1943, in Kingstree, South Carolina, she was the daughter of Rainey and J.P. Hickman. She was also lovingly guided through life by her stepfather, Wesley Milligan, who was a significant and cherished father figure.
Ophelia was blessed with 66...
Traci Marie Tobias
Nov 28, 2025
Celebration of Life service for Traci Marie (Leitner) Tobias, 43, of Salado, TX will be 6pm, December 4th at Crossroads Church Belton, with Pastor Brian Crane officiating.
Traci passed away November 28th, 2025, at St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center, Round Rock, TX, surrounded by her family and close friends. She was born on December 4th, 1981, at Scott and White...
Ronald Eldon Donnelly
Nov 28, 2025
Ron Donnelly was born on February 14, 1938, in Bloomfield, Iowa. He moved to Texas as a young boy, where he built a life rooted in family, faith, and hard work.
Ron was blessed to share 64 beautiful years of marriage with his loving wife, Dee Donnelly, who remained faithfully by his side throughout his life.
He is preceded in death by...
Fernando de Leon, MD
Nov 28, 2025
Fernando de Leon de la Garza, MD, 97, of Belton died, November 28, 2025, at his home.
Dr. de Leon was born in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico to Juana Priscilliana de la Garza Rodriguez and Manuel de Leon Arratia. He graduated from Universidad de Nuevo Leon Medical School in 1952 and married Beatriz Roiz Ceballos on May 2, 1953. He completed...
Richard L. Mewhinney
Nov 23, 2025
Richard Len Mewhinney, beloved Dad, Granddad, Uncle, and friend to many, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2025, surrounded by those who loved him most. In true Richard fashion, he spent his final days telling stories, entertaining everyone around him, and singing the praises of the people he cherished.
Richard was born in Temple, Texas, on January 18, 1935, to Cornelia...
Reba Ann Douglas
Nov 23, 2025
Reba Douglas, 90, of Belton, died Sunday, November 23, 2025, in a Temple nursing home.
Visitation will be from 4 to 6pm on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at Dossman Funeral Home.
Mrs. Douglas was born February 13, 1935, in Waco, the daughter of Jewell and Ethel (Wolfe) Sorley. She attended Baylor University before marrying Roy Douglas, August 20, 1955 in Waco.
She worked...
Edward Peter Curotto
Nov 23, 2025
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Edward Peter Curotto, affectionately known as Eddie, passed away on November 23, 2025, at the age of 82 in Belton. A funeral service will be held in his honor on December 1, 2025, at Dossman Funeral Home in Belton, Texas, beginning at 10:00 AM, followed by burial at North Belton Cemetery. This time will offer an...
Fernanda Rodriguez Ruiz
Nov 16, 2025
Fernanda Rodriguez Ruiz of Belton, Texas passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on November 16th, 2025.
Visitation will be from 6pm to 7pm on Thursday, November 20th, 2025, at Dossman Funeral Home with the Rosary to follow at 7pm.
Funeral service will be at 2pm on Friday, November 21st, 2025, at Christ the King Catholic Church, Belton, Texas...
Gloria K. Ellis
Nov 9, 2025
Gloria K. Ellis, lovingly known as Kathy, was born on February 29, 1960, in Orlando, Florida. Kathy was a vibrant free spirit who embraced life with open arms, fully dedicated to her family and living each moment to the fullest. She was taken from us far too soon, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.
On November 9, 2025,...
Sammie Alice Shreeve
Nov 6, 2025
Sammie Alice Whigham Shreeve passed away on November 6th, 2025, at Our Hospice House, Belton, Texas. She was 71 years of age.
Celebration of Life will be at her childhood home from noon till 6pm on Saturday, November 15th, 2025, at 735 CR 333, Gatesville, Texas 76528.
Sammie was born on August 3rd, 1954, in Gatesville, Texas to Wilson Claude Whigham and...
Steven Wade Landes
Nov 5, 2025
Steven Wade Landes, 63, left this world peacefully on November 5, 2025, surrounded by loving family at a Dallas Transplant Hospital. Upon entering heaven, no doubt he heard the words we all long to hear, “Well done, my good and faithful servant.”
A funeral service to celebrate Steve will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at St. John Lutheran Church...
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