Local Obituaries for Belton, Texas & Bell County

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,...

Jul 12, 2026

Katharine Aleice (Porter) Morehouse — lovingly known as Kathi — passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Temple after a lengthy illness.

Kathi was born on May 12, 1957, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to the late Howard Robert Porter Sr. and Shirley Montgomery Porter. She spent most of her childhood in Gatesville, where she...

Jul 11, 2026

Graveside services for Darrell Ray Brown, 77, of Belton will be held Monday, July 20, 2026, at Moffat Cemetery with Shelby Moeller officiating.

The family will receive friends for visitation Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the Dossman Funeral Home Chapel.

Mr. Brown died Saturday, July 11, 2026, in a Temple hospital.

Mr. Brown was born, August 16, 1948, in Moffat, the son of...

Jul 11, 2026

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Funeral services for Dennis E. Perkins, 69, of Temple, starting at 10AM for visitation, and service at 11:00 AM, Friday, July 17, 2026, at Dossman Funeral Home Chapel in Belton. Burial will be at 12, noon, Saturday, July 18, 2026 at Terrace Cemetery in Post.

The family will receive friends for visitation at 10 AM, Friday, one...

Jul 9, 2026

Aloha Cravens Nelson

March 29, 1941 – July 9, 2026

Aloha Cravens Nelson passed from this life into the presence of the Lord she loved on July 9, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was 85.

She was born on March 29, 1941, in Magazine, Arkansas, to Lindsey and Jewel Cravens. She grew up in Houston, Texas, and graduated from Galena...

Jul 4, 2026

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Arnold DeWayne Insall, lovingly known as “PeeWee,” of Belton, Texas, was born on December 29, 1958, in Belton, Texas, to Joe Douglas Insall and Glenda Nell Brenegar.

PeeWee was a man of God, strong in his faith and deep in his love for the Lord. Though small in stature, he stood as a giant in spirit, posture,...

Jul 2, 2026

A memorial service for Pastor Wilburn Ray Burns, 91 of Temple, will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 11am at Trinity Church in Temple with Reverend Ed Dowell officiating. The family will receive friends for visitation beginning at 10:15am prior to the service. Private graveside services will be held at North Belton Cemetery.

Pastor Burns took his last breath...

Jun 30, 2026

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Anna Mae Southerland passed away peacefully on June 30, 2026, at the age of 97.

Born in Holdenville, Oklahoma, on June 7, 1929, Anna was the daughter of the late Charley and Roxie Jacobs. She graduated from Holdenville High School and attended college for a year before entering the workforce, working diligently as a nighttime telephone...

Jun 30, 2026

Gary Lynn Baird, 79, of Belton passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 surrounded by his family. No public services are planned at this time.

Gary lived a life grounded in faith, family, and a deep sense of integrity.  He was the devoted husband of Gaylyn for 58 years and a proud and loving father to their...

Jun 29, 2026

Jun 28, 2026

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Mildred "Millie" Virginia Vaughan, 97, of Moody, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2026, in Belton.  She was born June 18, 1929, in Silver Spring, Maryland, the youngest child of Raymond and Jane Gibson.

As a young adult, Millie served alongside her first husband, William H. Adams, in ministries throughout New York and Pennsylvania.  They later...

Jun 26, 2026

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A Rosary for Frank Roger Serota, 85, of Belton will be recited at 9:00 AM, Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Dossman Funeral Home Chapel. Inurnment will follow at 11:00 AM at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery.

Mr. Serota died Friday, June 26, 2026 at his home.

Roger was born January 17, 1941, in Edinburg, Texas, the son of...

Jun 26, 2026

Mary McKinney Cannon passed away peacefully at her home at Stoney Brook in Belton. She was 102. She began her life in Ruleville, MS, the fourth child of Charlie and Doskey McKinney. They moved shortly after to Louisiana, living in several places, but settling longest in Ruston. Mary attended college at Louisiana Tech in Ruston majoring in English Literature and...

Jun 25, 2026

Eva Brigitte Montgomery, 89, of Belton, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2026. There are no services planned at this time. Dossman Funeral is helping with arrangements.

Eva was born on January 14, 1937, in Berlin, Germany.

She was a proud mom and grandmother. She moved to America in 1960. She is dearly loved and will be missed greatly.

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Jun 25, 2026

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Jorge Vasquez Zavala, 62, passed away on June 25, 2026, in Plano, Texas. A visitation will be held on Thursday, July 2, 2026 starting at 5:30pm at Dossman Funeral Home in Belton with a Rosary reciting beginning at 7:00 PM. The funeral service will be on Friday, July 3, 2026 at 10:00 am with Deacon Rudy...

Jun 22, 2026

James M. Clark of Temple, TX., went to be with the Lord on June 22, 2026.

He was born February 19, 1945, in Rockford Illinois, to James L. and Lynda Healey Clark. After graduating from Bellevue High School in Nebraska, Jim served in the U.S. Air Force. He attended Temple College and retired from the VA Hospital in civil service administration.

James...

Jun 19, 2026

Virginia Lee (Jeschke) Benner, 94, of Holland passed away peacefully on June 19, 2026. Virginia was born on July 6, 1931 to William and Laura (Steinhauser) Jeschke. She married Coleman Benner on April 27, 1951. They recently celebrated 75 wonderful years of marriage.

While Virginia was a homemaker most of her life, she also worked at Holland ISD for several years...

Jun 11, 2026

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Lydia Sanders, 92, of Belton, TX, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 11, 2026. A visitation will be held on Monday, June 15, at 6-8pm. Services will be Tuesday, June 16, at 10am. Both will take place at Dossman Funeral Home. Burial will be directly after the service at North Belton Cemetery.

Lydia was born March 29,...

Jun 10, 2026

The family of Irene Covarrubias Sorrow shares her passing from this earthly life to her eternal heavenly home on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. She was surrounded by her daughters and husband at her home in Temple, Texas.

Irene was born on June 19, 1944, in Rockport, Texas to Alfredo and Santos Soto Covarrubias. The family of ten made a living in...