James Michael Halbrooks

September 7, 1951

November 2, 2024

A Life Well Lived

James Michael Halbrooks went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 2, 2024.

Zelma (Zellie) Aline Barnes Adams

December 15, 1922

November 30, 2024

Zelma (Zellie) Aline Barnes Adams passed away peacefully Saturday morning November 30, 2024 in her home, which she shared with daughter Peggi and husband John Wilson, in Salado, Texas at age 101.

Elaine Hill Ory

October 25, 1927

November 21, 2024

Elaine Hill Ory, 97, of Salado passed away Thursday morning, November 21, 2024.

Elaine Hill Ory was born October 25, 1927 to Henry Clay and Lelan Hill in Salado, Texas.

Betsy Tyson

February 13, 1948

November 18, 2024

Betsy Tyson was born at Florence Nightengale Hospital in Dallas, TX, February 13, 1948. 

Melba Whitecotton Clapp

December 20, 1931

October  29, 2024

Melba Whitecotton Clapp was born on December 20, 1931, to Beulah and ZT Whitecotton in Uvalde, TX, where she met her future husband at the age of 16.  She was a young schoolgirl, and he was a handsome Lackland Air Force man based in San Antonio. He came to Uvalde with a friend for the weekend.  It was love at first sight.  She went home and told her mother she was going to marry “that” man.  Months later they were married, and the rest is history.  Together they had three boys, David, Don and Andy.

Melvin Maddux

June 28, 1967

October 24, 2024

Melvin Maddux, born on June 28, 1967, in Temple, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on October 24, 2024, in Salado, Texas. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend whose vibrant spirit and unwavering commitment to his family left behind an indelible mark on all who were fortunate to know him.

Judy Echols Lazarus

December 30, 1944

October 18, 2024

Judy Echols Lazarus passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024, at her residence in Belton, TX.  She was born on December 30, 1944, in Big Spring, TX.  She was raised with a great Christian family in Coahoma, TX.  She had a brother, W. Ray Echols, and two sisters, Amy Lee Purcell and Janie Phinney.  Judy graduated from Coahoma High School and attended Howard College in Big Spring, TX.

Debra (Debbie) Ann Charbonneau

March 11, 1955

October 13, 2024

Debra (Debbie) Ann Charbonneau nee Wadsworth joined the dance with the angels early Sunday morning, October 13th, 2024 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 69 years old.

Sandra “Joyce” Vannatta

October 6, 1940

September 16, 2024

Sandra “Joyce” Vannatta died on September 16, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Joyce was born in San Antonio on October 6, 1940, to Joseph Charles Love and Lesley Francis Grover Love.  

Donald Franklin “Don” Simonton

October 22, 1941

August 27, 2024

Donald Franklin “Don” Simonton, 82, passed away on August 27, 2024. A visitation with the family will be on Friday, September 6, from 4:30pm until the Celebration of Life service begins at 6:30pm. The services will be held at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple, TX.