2019 Obituaries

Michael Lynn Tollefson of Katy, Texas and son of Walt and Karen Tollefson of Salado, passed away on December 21, 2019 as the result of complications from diabettes and a stroke. He was 47.

He was born in Hamilton, Texas on March 8, 1971. 

December 7, 1933

December 19, 2019

Walter “Tommy” Thomas Berry, 86 of Salado, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 27, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home Chapel in Belton.  Visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00 PM prior to service.  Burial to follow services Salado Cemetery.

Maxine McCollum Willingham

September 12, 1928-December 19, 2019

Maxine McCollum Willingham, 91, of Salado, Texas, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019 after a brief illness.

August 30, 1937-November 27, 2019

On November 27, 2019,  Wylene Freeman Williams received the ultimate gift… her heavenly home. Because of God’s amazing grace, Wylene is enjoying renewed strength with special friends and family members who have gone before her. 

October 27 1920-November 23, 2019

Col. (Ret.) Jean D. Tarbutton USAF age 99, of Salado, Texas passed away on Saturday November 23, 2019. was born in San Antonio, Texas, on October 27, 1920, to James Wilford and Gladys DuPuy Tarbutton. He attended public schools in Palestine, Lufkin, Houston, and Brenham, Texas. He graduated from Brenham High School in 1937. At the college level, he attended the Allen Military Academy, Texas A&M University, the University of Maryland, and the University of Mary Hardin Baylor. He was awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree in general studies and a Bachelor of Science degree in education.

April 19, 1927-November 20, 2019

Joe (Joseph) Daniel Chavers, age 92, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2019 in Temple, Texas. Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Monday, November 25, 2019 at Chapel Hill Memorial Park in Waco with Mr. Joe Keyes officiating. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. on Monday, November 25, at Connally/Compton Funeral Directors.  There will also be a memorial service at Eastside Church of Christ at 10 a.m. December 14, 2019 in Marlin.

November 5, 1931-November 14, 2019

Betty Jean Schoepf, 88, of Belton, Tx, passed away peacefully at West View Manor Nursing Home in McGregor, Tx, on Nov. 14, 2019.

Private graveside services will be held Nov. 23 at 11:00 AM at the Salado Cemetery, with Minister Andy Davis of First Baptist Church of Belton officiating.   After the graveside service, there will be a Celebration of Life for family and close friends at 12:00 noon at Schoepf’s Old Time Pit Barbeque.

September 15, 1982-November 12, 2019

Ashley “Ash” Rolf Jones, 37, of Southern Shores, NC and formerly of Salado, passed away on November 12, 2019.

He was born in Denver, CO on September 15, 1982 to Spencer and Beverly (Koops) Jones.