Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Belton, Texas & Bell County

Mary Roberta Dixon

Mary Roberta Dixon

Jan 2, 2026

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Mary Roberta Dixon

Mary Roberta Dixon, age 98, of Belton, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 2, 2026.

The family will receive visitors one hour prior to service. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on January 7, 2026, at Dossman Funeral Home in Belton Texas with Pastor Bruce Cox officiating. Burial...

Gregory Gerig

Gregory Gerig

Dec 30, 2025

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Gregory Gerig, a resident of Salado, passed away on December 30, 2025, in Temple, Texas, at the age of 73. A visitation will be held at Dossman Funeral Home in Belton, Texas, on January 19, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The funeral service will take place the following day, January 20, 2026, at 10:00...

Elsa Vasquez

Elsa Vasquez

Dec 28, 2025

Mrs. Vasquez passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025, at her home in Eddy surrounded by loved ones.

A rosary will be recited for Elsa Vasquez, 63, of Eddy, at 7:00 PM, Friday evening, January 2, 2026, at Dossman Funeral Home Chapel in Belton. Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday. January 3, 2026, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in...

Cynthia Holt Ainsworth

Cynthia Holt Ainsworth

Dec 26, 2025

A memorial gathering will take place on Saturday, January 3, 2026, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at Dossman Funeral Home Chapel.

Mrs. Ainsworth died Friday, December 26, 2025 at Scott & White Hospital in Temple.

Mrs. Ainsworth was born March 2, 1957 in Anahuac, Texas the daughter of J. D. Holt and Betty Sue Johnson Holt. She lived in Louisiana for many years before...

Donald E. Fisher

Donald E. Fisher

Dec 26, 2025

Donald E. Fisher, 99, died in his sleep on Friday, December 26, 2025, at his home in Belton, Texas.

Don was born on May 5, 1926, in Odell, Nebraska, to Florence “Flossy” Cumpston, who raised him as a single mother. Don spent his first 18 years in the small towns of Wymore and Gothenburg before eventually moving to Lincoln. He developed...

John J. D. "Pete" Doyle Coker

John J. D. "Pete" Doyle Coker

Dec 25, 2025

Funeral services for John Doyle "J. D." "Pete" Coker, 99, of Holland, Texas, will be held on Monday, January 5, 2026, 11:00AM at First Baptist Church Holland with Pastor Jeremy Bell officiating. Burial will follow at the Holland Cemetery with Masonic graveside services.

The family will receive friends for visitation, 4:00 - 6:00 PM Sunday evening January 4, 2026 at Dossman Funeral...

Mary Katherine Whitis

Mary Katherine Whitis

Dec 23, 2025

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Funeral services for Mary Katherine (Martens) Whitis, 97, of Belton, will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Dossman Funeral Home in Belton with James Whitis and Harold Whitis officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Nolanville.

The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday evening 5:00 - 7:00 PM at...

Richard Dale Boyd

Richard Dale Boyd

Dec 17, 2025

An inurnment service for Richard D. Boyd, 79, of Temple will be Friday, January 2, 2026, 1:00PM at St. Francis Episcopal Church, 5001 Hickory Road, Temple, TX.

Mr. Boyd died December 17, 2025 in a Temple Veterans Hospice after an extended illness.

Mr. Boyd was born November 28, 1946 in Gary, Indiana, the son of Glen and Florence Kemper Boyd. He served...

William Richard Miller, Jr.

William Richard Miller, Jr.

Dec 17, 2025

William Richard Miller, Jr was born on October 12,1942 in Bay City, Texas to his parents William Richard Miller, Sr. and Ester Marie Biffel. Richard’s life came to a peaceful end at his daughter’s home in Holland, Texas, on December 17, 2025. A rosary will be held on Friday, January 16, 2026, from 5-6pm at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church in...

Stephen Scott Morris

Stephen Scott Morris

Dec 16, 2025

Stephen Scott Morris, 77, of Temple, died Tuesday, December 16, 2025, in a Belton Hospice.  Private family services will be planned.  

Mr. Morris was born July 27, 1948, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the son of William Hoyt Morris and Margaret Mary (Burkhart) Morris. He was an attorney in both Bell and Harris Counties. He worked as a federal and state prosecutor,...

Joyce Irene Drew

Joyce Irene Drew

Dec 14, 2025

Joyce Drew, 91, of Temple, died December 14, 2025 in a Temple nursing home, after a long illness.

Mrs. Drew was born April 4, 1934 in Potsdam, New York, the daughter of Jennie Francis Kelly. She was raised and schooled in Watertown, New York. She married Gerald Drew Sr. in 1952 and they divorced in 1975. She worked off and on...

Bobby Milton Wilson

Bobby Milton Wilson

Dec 12, 2025

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Funeral services for Bobby M. Wilson, 73, of Belton, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Dossman Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Ricky Lindsey officiating. Burial will follow at Holland Cemetery.

The family will receive friends during visitation from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home.

Mr. Wilson was born on...

Rose Mary Mondrik

Rose Mary Mondrik

Dec 12, 2025

Funeral services for Rose Mary Mondrik, 82, will be held at St Luke Catholic Church in Temple, Texas on December 18, 2025, at 11 am. Born on June 26, 1943, in Cameron, Texas, Rose Mary was a devoted mother, grandmother, and a beloved member of her community. She passed away peacefully in a Belton nursing home on Friday, December 12,...

John Robert Roark Sr.

John Robert Roark Sr.

Dec 11, 2025

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John Robert Roark Sr., age 95, passed away December 11, 2025 at home in Belton Texas. Through his life’s journey he touched us with his wisdom, dedication, and unwavering love for his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

He was born February 8, 1930, in League City, Texas, the son of John Rufus Roark and Ida Louise Lamoth...

Monica Starr Dunn

Monica Starr Dunn

Dec 11, 2025



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Monica Starr Dunn, daughter of Randall and Sandra (Williams) Dunn, drew her first breath November 30th, 1972 and her final December 11, 2025. She is preceded in death by her son, Justin Fuschino, her beloved mother and father, and her nephew, Wesley Arthaud. Monica, known as “Monkey” by those who loved her most will be remembered...

Ophelia Hillhouse

Ophelia Hillhouse

Nov 30, 2025

Ophelia Hillhouse, 82, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family in Temple, Texas.

Born on October 24, 1943, in Kingstree, South Carolina, she was the daughter of Rainey and J.P. Hickman. She was also lovingly guided through life by her stepfather, Wesley Milligan, who was a significant and cherished father figure.

Ophelia was blessed with 66...

Traci Marie Tobias

Traci Marie Tobias

Nov 28, 2025

Celebration of Life service for Traci Marie (Leitner) Tobias, 43, of Salado, TX will be 6pm, December 4th at Crossroads Church Belton, with Pastor Brian Crane officiating.

Traci passed away November 28th, 2025, at St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center, Round Rock, TX, surrounded by her family and close friends. She was born on December 4th, 1981, at Scott and White...

Ronald Eldon Donnelly

Ronald Eldon Donnelly

Nov 28, 2025

Ron Donnelly was born on February 14, 1938, in Bloomfield, Iowa. He moved to Texas as a young boy, where he built a life rooted in family, faith, and hard work.

Ron was blessed to share 64 beautiful years of marriage with his loving wife, Dee Donnelly, who remained faithfully by his side throughout his life.

He is preceded in death by...

Fernando de Leon, MD

Fernando de Leon, MD

Nov 28, 2025

Fernando de Leon de la Garza, MD, 97, of Belton died, November 28, 2025, at his home.

Dr. de Leon was born in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico to Juana Priscilliana de la Garza Rodriguez and Manuel de Leon Arratia. He graduated from Universidad de Nuevo Leon Medical School in 1952 and married Beatriz Roiz Ceballos on May 2, 1953. He completed...

Richard L. Mewhinney

Richard L. Mewhinney

Nov 23, 2025

Richard Len Mewhinney, beloved Dad, Granddad, Uncle, and friend to many, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2025, surrounded by those who loved him most. In true Richard fashion, he spent his final days telling stories, entertaining everyone around him, and singing the praises of the people he cherished.

Richard was born in Temple, Texas, on January 18, 1935, to Cornelia...