Local Obituaries for Belton, Texas & Bell County

Aug 11, 2026

Aug 10, 2026

Alice Novella Keeton Fellers, a beloved matriarch and friend to many, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 10, 2026, at the age of 93. Born on June 30, 1933, in Temple, Texas, Alice was the cherished daughter of Theodore Vardiman and Myrtle Alice Bingham Keeton, who predeceased her.

Alice's life was a testament to resilience and dedication. She married...

Aug 5, 2026

Ingrid Emilie (Sulzbach) Bush was born November 23, 1935 to Anna Katharina (Heimbucher) Sulzbach and Johann Friedrich Sulzbach in Amorbach, Bavaria, Germany. She passed away August 5, 2026 at her home in Belton, Texas. Being born in Germany she experienced struggles not uncommon to many family and friends in the WW2/post war era. She learned to be resilient, resourceful, and...

Aug 4, 2026

Graveside services for Gladys F. Crain, 80, of Belton, will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at North Belton Cemetery.

The family will receive friends for visitation 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Monday, August 10, 2026 at Dossman Funeral Home.

Mrs. Crain died Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at her home in Belton.

Mrs. Crain was born May 4, 1946, in Mishawaka,...

Aug 4, 2026

Beryl Kathleen (Smith) Trautman, known to all as Kathleen, passed away on August 4, 2026. She was 83. She is survived by her husband, Richard Trautman, and her children Sara Trautman-Yegenoglu, Meg Wagner, and Will Trautman; sons-in-law Ferit Yegenoglu and Kris Wagner, and daughter-in-law Shauna Trautman; and grandchildren Julia, Nick, Ebru, and Charlie, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Kathleen...

Aug 4, 2026

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Aug 1, 2026

Funeral services for Gloria Gonzales, 62, of Temple will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, August 7, 2026, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Belton with Rev. Sang Quan officiating. Burial will follow at North Belton Cemetery.

A rosary will be recited at 7:00 PM Thursday evening at the Dossman Funeral Home Chapel.

Mrs. Gonzales died Saturday August 1, 2026 in...

Aug 1, 2026

A memorial service for Donald Lee Flores, 85, of Temple, will be held 2:00 PM, Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Dossman Funeral Home in Belton.

Mr. Flores died Saturday August 1, 2026, in a Temple nursing home.

Mr. Flores was born March 28, 1941, in Waxahachie, the son of Hollis Lee Flores and Mary Clonese Flores. After graduating from high school, and...

Jul 31, 2026

James “Jim” Thomas Stewart passed away on July 31, 2026, at the age of 74. Jim was a man of intelligence, curiosity, humor, and strong convictions. He had a lifelong habit of wanting to understand things properly—whether a matter of business, history, language, or simply a question that had caught his attention. He read, researched, and thought before forming an...

Jul 31, 2026

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Funeral services for Anthony Smith, 51, of Belton, will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, August 8, 2026 at the Dossman Funeral Home.

Mr. Smith died Friday evening July 31, 2026 in a Temple hospital.

Mr. Smith was born January 13, 1975, in Temple, the son of Greg and Josephine (Baladez) Smith. He grew up in Belton and...

Jul 31, 2026

Raymond Albert "Ray" Cuthbertson

Raymond Albert "Ray" Cuthbertson, 75, of Belton, passed away at his home on Friday, July 31, 2026, after a lengthy illness.Private services will be held at the family's request.

Ray was born on August 6, 1950, in Worcester, Massachusetts, to Robert P. and Jean (McGee) Cuthbertson. He grew up in Millbury, Massachusetts where he attended local schools. In...

Jul 29, 2026

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Daisy Inez (Love) Ebert, 88, of Moffat passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at Our Hospice House in Belton.

A memorial service for Daisy will be held on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 10:00 AM with Rev. Donnie Jackson officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Valley Cemetery.

Daisy was born on March 3, 1938 in San Antonio,...

Jul 28, 2026

Nellie Odessa (Jackson) Lovelace, 83, of Belton passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at her home in Belton surrounded by her family.

No services are planned at this time.

Odessa was born on October 31, 1942 in Grand Ridge, Florida to Fred J.and Altha (King) Jackson. She was raised in Grand Ridge and graduated High School from Grand Ridge, went...

Jul 23, 2026

Justin Swanson, 40, of Moody, Texas, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2026.

Born on June 6, 1986, in Oregon and raised in Montana, Justin lived a life defined by courage, compassion, humility, and unwavering devotion to those he loved. Whether serving his country, teaching young minds, coaching sweet cleats, or caring for his family, Justin led with quiet strength, selfless...

Jul 21, 2026

James Thomas “J.T.” Smallwood, 29, of Harker Heights, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Temple.

J.T. was born on February 17, 1997, at King’s Daughters Hospital in Temple, Texas, to John and Mindy (Clowdus) Smallwood. He was given a name rich in family heritage, honoring his grandfather, James Dois Smallwood; his...

Jul 20, 2026

In Loving Memory of Gary Robert Crosswhite

September 29, 1968 – July 20, 2026

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Gary Robert Crosswhite, who passed away on July 20, 2026, at the age of 57. Born on September 29, 1968, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, after retirement Gary made his home in Belton, Texas, where he built a life defined by...

Jul 19, 2026

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Deborah “Debbie” Leigh (Ashworth) Adams 74, of Elgin and formerly of Salado passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at a Pflugerville assisted living facility.

Funeral services for Debbie will be held on Friday, July 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM at Dossman Funeral Home in Belton with Rev. Donnie Jackson officiating. Burial will follow at...

Jul 16, 2026

Jimmy D. (JD) Ashby, age 91, of Little River Academy, Texas, passed away on July 16, 2026. He was born on July 6, 1935, in Belton, Texas, to Vada and Delma (Stump) Ashby.

He was proceeded in death by his wife Mary Lisenbe Ashby and daughter Cathy R. Ashby. He is survived by his three children, Chapple O. Ashby, Ebbi V....

Jul 16, 2026

Dorothy Madden got her wings on July 16th 2026. She passed away in Temple Texas surrounded by family after a lengthy illness. She was born May 27th 1934 at home in Keys Valley , Texas to the late Arthur and Lovie Ellis McDaniel. She returned to Belton to spend the remainder of her life after traveling with spouse in the...

Jul 12, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Lady Catherine Elizabeth Kaylor Jennings, who entered eternal rest on July 12, 2026.

Born on June 11, 1961, in Santa Monica, California, to Margaret Mary Hanly and Eugene Kaylor, Catherine lived a life defined by courage, compassion, adventure, and unwavering service. She embraced every chapter of life with grace, determination,...