Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Belton, Texas & Bell County

Billie Jo King

Billie Jo King

May 26, 2025

Billie Jo King, age 91, passed away peacefully on Memorial Day, May 26, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.  Revered and loved by many, Billie will be remembered for her compassion, humor, gentleness, and unwavering testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

She was born on January 19, 1934, in Georgetown, Texas, the beloved daughter of Ola (Adams) Quinn...

Jack Leslie Whitis

Jack Leslie Whitis

May 26, 2025

Jack Leslie Whitis of Salado, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on May 26th, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, service, and strength. He was born on December 5, 1941, in Belton, Texas, to Marjorie and Jesse Whitis, who instilled in him a commitment to education and family.

A lifelong advocate for learning, Jack pursued his education with passion. He worked...

Sarah "Sally" Heard Parker

Sarah "Sally" Heard Parker

May 25, 2025

Sarah Macon Heard Parker, or Sally as most knew her, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025 at her home in Belton after a long-fought battle with cancer.

A visitation for Sally will be held on Friday, May 30, 2025 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at Dossman Funeral Home in Belton. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 31,...

Denman Humphrey

Denman Humphrey

May 24, 2025

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Clarence Denman Humphrey, 88, of Belton, peacefully passed away on May 24, 2025, in Temple, Texas, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, laughter, and a genuine love for life. The family will honor Denman's memory with a viewing on May 27, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, followed by a funeral service on May 28,...

Jerry D. Brentham

Jerry D. Brentham

May 22, 2025

Funeral services for Jerry Brentham will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at Dossman Funeral Home with Andy Davis officiating. Burial will follow at North Belton Cemetery.

The family will receive friends for visitation 5-7 PM on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Mr. Brentham passed away Thursday, May 22, 2025, and was reunited in heaven with his beloved...

Janie Martinez

Janie Martinez

May 21, 2025

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Janie Martinez passed away peacefully on May 21, 2025, in Temple, Texas, at the age of 94.

Services will be at Dossman Funeral Home in Belton, Texas. A viewing will be held on May 26, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The funeral service will take place the following day on May 27, which is her...

Susan Diane Wollenberg

Susan Diane Wollenberg

May 20, 2025

Susan Diane Thompson Wollenberg passed away at her home in Belton, Texas on May 20th, 2025.

Funeral services will be at 10am on Thursday, May 29th, 2025 at Dossman Funeral Home, Belton, Texas. Burial will be at 1:00pm the same day at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery, Killeen, Texas.

Susan was born on May 20th, 1957 in Jacksonville, Florida to Ralph and...

Mary Jo Harris

Mary Jo Harris

May 18, 2025

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Mary Jo Harris of Belton, Texas, passed away peacefully at Our Hospice House in Belton on May 18, 2025, at the age of 85.

A funeral service celebrating her life will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, May 26, 2025, at Dossman Funeral Home in Belton, Texas. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM, one hour prior...

Laurel Deane Leatherwood

Laurel Deane Leatherwood

May 18, 2025

Loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend Laurel Deane Leatherwood, born on March 14, 1940, in Troy, Texas, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2025, in Belton, Texas. In loving memory of Laurel, friends and family are invited to attend a viewing at Dossman Funeral Home in Belton, Texas, on May 22, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. A...

Helen C. Yearwood

Helen C. Yearwood

May 18, 2025

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Funeral services for Helen C. Yearwood, 89, of Belton, will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, May 22, 2025, at the Dossman Funeral Home Chapel with Keith Evans officiating. 

The family will receive friends for visitation from 5-7 PM Wednesday evening at the funeral home.

Mrs. Yearwood died Sunday, May 18, 2025 in a Belton assisted living home.

Mrs....

Nancy A. Garner

Nancy A. Garner

May 16, 2025

Nancy A. Garner of Belton, Texas, passed away Friday, May 16, after a brief illness at the age of 94.

Nancy was born Aug. 8, 1930, in a San Antonio hospital to Buford L. Wilson and Ivey Belle (Peel) Wilson, who lived in the South Texas farming community of Yancey south of Hondo in Medina County.

She married Walter L. “Bill” Garner...

Myrna R. Insall

Myrna R. Insall

May 16, 2025

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Myrna Rae “Honey” Insall, 84, of Belton, Texas passed away in Abilene, Texas on May 16, 2025. A Visitation is scheduled for Saturday, May 24th, from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. at Dossman Funeral Home 2525 N. Main Street Belton, Texas 76513. Her Funeral will be held at 2:00 P.M. at Dossman Funeral Home in Belton,...

John Wesley Parker

John Wesley Parker

May 13, 2025

John Wesley Parker, of League City, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at his home in League City, Texas at the age of 55.

Memorial service will be at 2pm on Saturday, May 31st, 2025, at Dossman Funeral Home, Belton, Texas

John was born on December 8, 1969, in Temple, Texas, to John Wayne and Cathy Parker. He graduated from Dalton...

Thomas Lynn Romer

Thomas Lynn Romer

May 11, 2025

Thomas Lynn Romer passed away on May 11th, 2025, at his home in Belton at the age of 70.

Thomas was born on July 10th, 1954, in Anamosa, Iowa, to Lee and Marion Romer. 

He grew up in Iowa and graduated from Oxford Junction High School in 1972.  He joined the U.S. Navy and served from 1972 to 1976, after which he...

Drema Louise Cook

Drema Louise Cook

May 7, 2025

Drema Louise Cook, born on September 4, 1943, in Marytown, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2025, in Harker Heights, Texas. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects during a viewing at Dossman Funeral Home, located at 2525 N Main St, Belton, Texas, on May 12, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. A graveside service...

William James Reedy

William James Reedy

May 6, 2025

William James (Bill) Reedy, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on May 6, 2025, in Temple, Texas.

He was born on January 18, 1944, in Panama City, Florida, to his parents, Samuel and Louise Reedy.

He was proud to have served his country in the United States Navy for four years, a testament to his dedication to service and...

Robin "Rob" LeFever

Robin "Rob" LeFever

Apr 28, 2025

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Funeral services for Robin "Rob" LeFever, 63, of Belton will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, May 5, 2025, at the Dossman Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Elwyn Johnston officiating. Burial will follow at Val Verde Cemetery.

The family will receive friends for visitation on Sunday, May 4, 2025 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM, at the funeral...

Maria Purificacion (Pura) Rangel De Guardiola

Maria Purificacion (Pura) Rangel De Guardiola

Apr 18, 2025

Our beloved mother/grandmother/great grandmother, Maria Purificacion (Pura) Rangel de Guardiola, 93, of Temple, a devoted homemaker and the heart of our family, passed away peacefully while surrounded by loved ones on Good Friday, April 18th, 2025.

Pura was born February 14, 1932, in Lampazos, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, the daughter of Francisco Rangel and Elisa Taboada. She grew up with five sisters...

Jann Ellen Loafman

Jann Ellen Loafman

Apr 17, 2025

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Pat (Alexander) Jones Wilson

Pat (Alexander) Jones Wilson

Apr 13, 2025

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Funeral services for Pat (Alexander) Jones Wilson, 87, of Belton, will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, April 18, 2025, at the Dossman Funeral Home Chapel, with Justin Childers officiating. Burial will follow at North Belton Cemetery.

The family will receive friends for visitation Thursday evening from 6-8 PM at the funeral home.

Mrs. Wilson died Sunday,...