Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Belton, Texas & Bell County
James Stewart
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...
Anthony Smith
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...
Raymond Albert Cuthbertson
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...
Daisy Inez Ebert
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,...
Nellie Odessa Lovelace
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...
Justin Swanson
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...
J.T. Smallwood
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...
Gary Robert Crosswhite
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...
Debbie Leigh Adams
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...
Jimmy Duane Ashby
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....
Dorothy McDaniel Madden
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...
Lady Catherine Elizabeth Jennings
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,...
Kathi Aleice Morehouse
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...
Darrell Ray Brown
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...
Dennis E. Perkins
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...
Aloha Cravens Nelson
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...
Arnold "PeeWee" Insall
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,...
Rev. Wilburn Burns
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...
Anna Mae Southerland
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...
Gary Baird
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...
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