Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Belton, Texas & Bell County

James Benedict Stubbs

James Benedict Stubbs

Jun 28, 2023

James (Jim) B. Stubbs of Belton passed away June 28, 2023, at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Temple.   Jim was born on December 18, 1964, in Sierra Madre, California to John Thomas and Genevieve E. Stubbs.

He graduated from Pater Noster High School in 1983.  Jim proudly served five years in the US Navy on USS...

Walter Lewis Taggart

Walter Lewis Taggart

Jun 27, 2023

Walter Taggart dedicated husband, father, and friend passed away June 27, 2023, in Temple, Texas. He was born July 6th, 1941 in Killeen, Texas to Tom and Eloise Taggart.

He is survived by his wife, Rocky Taggart, 2 loving daughters: Sandra Lucas & her husband Dave, Sissy England & her husband Patrick, sisters: Tommie Bale and Shirley...

Roy Lee Dillard

Roy Lee Dillard

Jun 25, 2023

Visitation will be Thursday, 29 June 2023 from 5-7pm at Dossman Funeral Home, Belton TX.

Funeral Service will be Friday, at 10 am, 30 June 2023 at Dossman Funeral Home, burial to follow without procession at Moody Cemetery, Moody TX. Officiated by Brother Mickey Fugitt.  Pallbearers will be, Sandy Teague, James Martin, Kyle Skipper, Jerry Davis, Russell...

Kenneth D. Oldham

Kenneth D. Oldham

Jun 24, 2023

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Memorial services for Kenneth D. Oldham, 75, of Belton will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, July 3, 2023, at Dossman Funeral home Chapel.

Mr. Oldham died Saturday, June 24,2023 at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Temple.

Kenneth was born February 5, 1948 in Lubbock, the son...

Dorothy Sue George

Dorothy Sue George

Jun 23, 2023

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Memorial services for Dorothy Sue George, 74, of Belton will be held at 3:00 PM Thursday, June 29, 2023, at Dossman Funeral Home Chapel.  A Graveside service will be held at 9:30 AM, Saturday, July 8,2023 at Chamberlain Cemetery in Kingsville.

Mrs. George died Friday, June 23, 2023...

Marion Edward Wood

Marion Edward Wood

Jun 20, 2023

Services for Marion Edward Wood will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, June 29, 2023, at First Lutheran Church with Temple  Minister Rusty Campbell officiating. Visitation will take place at 10 AM on the same day at the First Lutheran Church of Temple.

Mr. Wood, 93, of Belton Texas passed away on June 20, 2023.

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Charles E. White

Charles E. White

Jun 19, 2023

Graveside services for Charles E. White Jr.  56, of Belton will be held at 11 AM Friday, June 23, 2023, at the Moody-Leon Cemetery near Moody with Minister H. K. Ballard officiating.

The family will receive friends for visitation Thursday evening from 6-8 PM at Dossman Funeral Home in Belton.

Mr. White died Monday, June...

Kenneth Lee Lewallen

Kenneth Lee Lewallen

Jun 19, 2023

Kenneth Lee Lewallen, 52, a beloved son, father, husband, grandfather, friend, entrepreneur and business owner, has passed on June 19, 2023 at home in Temple.

Mr. Lewallen was born May 18, 1971, grew up in Odessa, and lived in Aransas Pass where he graduated highschool before continuing his studies at Baylor, moving to Austin where he began...

Julia Ann Wardell

Julia Ann Wardell

Jun 17, 2023

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Julia Ann Wardell, Judy, on June 16th in Temple, Texas.

She was born on July, 2nd, 1944 to Ferman Nelson Wardell Sr. & Irene Warthan Wardell in Clarksville Texas.

Judy was a resident of Belton, Texas and was preceded in death by her sister, Debbie...

Beverly Ann Murphy

Beverly Ann Murphy

Jun 15, 2023

Beverly Ann Murphy, 72, of Temple, died Thursday, June 15, 2023 in a Temple Nursing Home.

Mrs. Murphy was born June 17, 1950 in Los Angeles, California the daughter of Merwin Palmeroy Weitzel and Stella Mae (Ivey) Weitzel.  She worked for many years as a supervisor for American Container, later Waste Management in the Dallas Ft. Worth...

Robert Kaye Rugg

Robert Kaye Rugg

Jun 13, 2023

Robert K. “Bob” Rugg

Mr. Rugg died June 13, 2023 in Belton, Texas.

Mr. Rugg was born July 19, 1932 in Clarkston, Washington, the son of Byron and Hester Jinice (Berry) Rugg.   He grew up in Clarkston graduating from Clarkston High School.   His love for aviation began at the early age of 16 when he...

Donald F Fise

Donald F Fise

Jun 12, 2023

Donald F. Fise (85) of Temple Texas passed away in a Temple nursing home on Monday, June 12th, 2023.

His memorial service will be Friday, June 16th, 2023, at Dossman Funeral Home, Visitation will be at 2pm with service following at 3pm at Dossman Funeral Home, Belton Texas.

Donald was born August 1st, 1937, in...

Wanda Lee Bernhard

Wanda Lee Bernhard

Jun 12, 2023

Wanda Lee Bernhard, 80, of Belton Texas passed away on June 12, 2023. She was preceded in death by a group of people including the people who supported and loved her, along with the people who did her wrong in life.

Her life was full of ups and downs, but Wanda was a sweet woman who always...

Ramona Solis Ybarra Lopez

Ramona Solis Ybarra Lopez

Jun 12, 2023

Ramona Lopez, 96, of Salado, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2023, in Temple, Texas.

Ramona was born on August 9, 1926, in Jarrell Texas, to Gregorio and Julia Ybarra, and was raised in and around Schwertner, Texas.

After marriage and having children, she and Inacio moved to Salado to raise their family where...

Martha Ray Davis

Martha Ray Davis

Jun 10, 2023

Martha Ray Davis, 76, of Temple, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2023.

Martha was born on August 13,1946 to Hubert and Florence (Parks) Ray in Pulaski, Tennessee, though most of her life was spent residing in Texas. She graduated from Round Rock High School and later earned a degree in accounting from Mary Hardin Baylor....

Patsy Stubblefield

Patsy Stubblefield

Jun 9, 2023

On June 09th, Mrs. Patsy Stubblefield, of Temple passed away at home surrounded by family. Services will be held 10am, Thursday, June 15, 2023at Dossman Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Buckhorn Cemetery in Moody. Pallbearers included: Bubba Kirk, Forest Shope, Tim Hudson, Chris Carroll, Robert "Bubba" Saucedo and Kevin West.

Patsy was preceded in death by...

Cleta Mae Baker

Cleta Mae Baker

Jun 8, 2023

Funeral services for Cleta Mae Baker, 91, of Belton, will be held at 3:00 PM Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at the First United Methodist Church in Belton with Rev. Jeff Miller officiating.   Burial will be at 11:00 AM Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen.

The family will receive friends for visitation...

Joyce Matous Wall

Joyce Matous Wall

Jun 8, 2023

Funeral services for Joyce Matous Wall. 90, of Temple will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at First Baptist Church Belton with Pastor Eddie Humphrey officiating. Burial will follow at Bellwood Memorial Park in Temple.

The family will receive friends for visitation 6:00 to 8:00 PM Monday evening at Dossman Funeral Home in Belton....

Dr. Pauline Moseley

Dr. Pauline Moseley

Jun 3, 2023

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Funeral services for Dr. Pauline Moseley, 87, of Belton, will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Dossman Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Gretchen Hook officiating.   Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM Friday, June 9, 2023, at Pyland Cemetery in Avinger.

Dr. Moseley...

Helen Knight

Helen Knight

Jun 3, 2023

Funeral services for Helen Louise Knight, 97, of Texarkana, formerly of Belton were held on June 8, 2023.

Mrs. Knight died June 3rd in a Texarkana nursing center.

Mrs.Knight was born June 22, 1925 in Belton. The daughter of Madison Luther Barrett and Emily Elberta Tomlin Barrett. She married George C. Knight. Together they farmed...