Crotty Funeral Home & Cremation Services

02/10/2026

💙 Community Assistance Requested – Unclaimed Loved Ones 💙

At this time, we are still searching for family members or next of kin for the individuals listed below. They are unable to be cremated without a signature of a family member. They have been in refrigeration at the county morgue since their date of death. Our goal is always to ensure that every person is treated with dignity, care, and respect, and that no one is forgotten.

We are asking our community for help. If you recognize any of these names, or believe you may know a relative or loved one, please reach out to us privately. Even sharing this post could help bring us closer to locating family.

Still Searching for Family:

Sharon Abby – DOB: 08/25/1956 – DOD: 02/05/2023 (Killeen)

John Ward – DOB: 03/01/1946 – DOD: 07/30/2023 (Killeen)

Reinaldo Torres – DOB: 12/28/1953 – DOD: 08/10/2023 (Advent ER)

Paula Bartee – DOB: Not on File – DOD: 07/29/2024 (Killeen)

Steven M. Rogers – DOB: 11/27/1959 – DOD: 10/30/2024 (Temple)

Michael Thorton – DOB: 06/15/1971 – DOD: 06/09/2024 (Hotel in Killeen)

Karen E. Thomas – DOB: 11/19/1956 – DOD: 09/23/2024 (Killeen)

Eddie Vernon Fincham – DOB: 08/14/1959 – DOD: 10/18/2024 (Scott & White)A cousin, Jessie Warren, is listed but we have been unable to reach him.

Kimberly Coots – DOB: 01/18/1967 – DOD: 06/07/2025 (Scott & White)
A son, Justin Davis Coots, is listed but we have been unable to reach him.

Ashimiyu Yusuf – DOB: 02/16/1955 – DOD: 11/21/2023 (Killeen)
A daughter, Victoria Yusuf, is listed but we have been unable to reach her.

Family Has Been Located For :

Glen Ybanez

Gilbert Ordonez

Elli Junior Shelvin

Martha Hiner

Gene Rochester

Jesse E. Caravella

Thomas Hernandez

Clifford W. Dalton

If you have any information, please contact us directly. All communication will be handled with care and confidentiality.

Thank you for helping us ensure every life is honored and every family has the chance to be found. 🤍

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02/06/2026

So blessed to have Barbara Trevino as our newest director. She has decades of experience and is bilingual to better serve our Hispanic community. Her passion for families is to be admired and so glad she is a part of our team. 

11/20/2025

Pulled up this morning to our amazing staff just saving kittens. Pretty sure a few are going home with us.

11/19/2025

🌿 We’re Growing to Better Serve Bell County 🌿

Crotty Funeral Home & Cremation Services is honored to welcome our newest Pre-Planning Specialist, bringing over 38 years of experience in the funeral service industry.

With a heart for service and decades of guiding families through some of life’s most important decisions, she brings unmatched compassion, knowledge, and dedication.

She is also fully bilingual, allowing us to better support and honor all cultures and families across Bell County with clarity, understanding, and comfort during every step of the pre-planning process.

Pre-planning is one of the greatest gifts you can give your family—peace of mind, financial protection, and the assurance that your wishes will be honored. We are proud to expand our team with someone who embodies our values of dignity, respect, and care.

🤍 Welcome to the Crotty Family Marilyn Avila!
Serving our community is our greatest honor.

11/03/2025

We were VOTED BEST IN CENTRAL TEXAS 2025!!! Thank you so much to our community for all your support!

10/28/2025

We wanted to share a few photos of our funeral home. There is much more to see in person, and it truly looks unlike anything else in Central Texas. We know a funeral home is never a place someone hopes to visit, but if you ever do walk through our doors, you will feel the heart behind every detail.

This was my mother’s dream after 35+ years serving families in Central Texas — and after 15 years of building our company, we have grown from the smallest to now the largest. Our chapel seats over 300, we have a full reception hall and kitchen, coffee bars, multiple family rooms, and screens throughout.

Thank you for loving us and supporting our dream.
Serving you on the most difficult days of your life is our greatest honor.

10/27/2025

Crotty Funeral Home & Cremation Services is now excited to announce we now have have a full time bilingual funeral planning specialist. We want every culture served with comfort and compassion.

Sabemos que hablar de la despedida no es fácil, pero planear con amor trae paz a la familia.
Crotty Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Belton ahora cuenta con una especialista familiar bilingüe de tiempo completo para acompañarle en la pre-planificación de funerales, con paciencia, respeto y corazón — en inglés o en español.

Beneficios de pre-planear:
• Evita que su familia cargue decisiones en medio del dolor
• Usted deja claro cómo desea ser recordado
• Congela el costo al precio de hoy y evita aumentos futuros
• Regala tranquilidad: todo estará listo con dignidad y amor

10/13/2025

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🌟 Vote Crotty Funeral Home & Cremation Services for Best in Central Texas! 🌟 in FUNERAL HOME CATEGORY

We’re honored to serve this community we’ve called home for generations. 💛 As a mother-daughter-owned funeral home, we’ve proudly cared for Central Texas families for over 15 years—
We have been second place behind large corporations for years in this competition. Please help us get 1st this year!!!!!
Your vote will help celebrate local roots, family values, and the comfort of knowing your loved one is cared for by neighbors who truly care.

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10/06/2025

💛 Help Us Find Their Families 💛

At Crotty Funeral Home & Cremation Services, we believe that every life deserves to be remembered, and every story deserves to be told.

We are asking for the community’s help in locating the families or next of kin for several unclaimed or abandoned loved ones who remain in our care. Once family is found we can perform their cremation by county assistance.
If you recognize any of the following names or believe you may have information about their relatives, please contact us at (254) 933-0900 or email info@crottyfh.com

📍 Crotty Funeral Home & Cremation Services
5431 US Hwy 190, Belton, Texas

Unclaimed Loved Ones in Our Care:

Sharon Abby | 08/25/1956 – 02/05/2023 | Killeen

Paula Bartee | 07/29/2024 | Killeen Residence

Kimberly Coots | 01/08/1967 – 06/07/2025 | Scott & White

Jesse Caravella | 08/11/1963 – 11/02/2023 | Temple

Clifford Dalton | 01/20/1961 – 08/11/2023 | Advent ER

Eddie Ficham | 10/18/2024 | Scott & White

Larry W. Glodt | 06/06/1953 – 05/26/2023 | Temple Residence

Martha Hiner | 10/11/1966 – 12/26/2023 | Killeen

Steve Honaker | 05/20/1962 – 08/01/2023 | Temple

Gilbert Ordonez | 07/06/1964 – 09/05/2023 | Killeen

Steven Rogers | 11/27/1959 – 10/30/2024 | Temple Residence

Gene Rochester | 06/26/1971 – 06/16/2024 | Belton

Reinaldo Torres | 12/28/1953 – 08/10/2024 | Advent Killeen

Michael Thorton | 06/15/1971 – 06/09/2024 | Killeen – Hotel

John Ward | 03/01/1946 – 07/30/2023 | Killeen

Ashimiyu Yusuf | 02/16/1955 – 11/21/2023 | Killeen

✨ Please share this post to help us reach their families. Every share brings hope of reconnecting a loved one with those who cared for them.

09/23/2025

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09/08/2025

🌟 Employee Spotlight: Cheyenne Schlitt 🌟

Today, we’re excited to shine the spotlight on one of our incredible team members, Cheyenne Schlitt! 👏

As our Office Administrator, Cheyenne is the heart behind the scenes at Crotty Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Her dedication and passion for serving our community go beyond office tasks — she handles everything with grace, compassion, and a smile. Whether it’s assisting families, assisting directors, sound/video, or ensuring everything runs smoothly, Cheyenne is always there to lend a helping hand.

Her attention to detail and caring nature make a difference every day, and we’re so grateful for all she does to support our team and the families we serve. 💐

Thank you, Cheyenne, for being such an integral part of Crotty Funeral Home. We appreciate you more than words can say! 🙏

08/29/2025

🕊️ Unclaimed Loved Ones 🕊️

At Crotty Funeral Home, we believe every life deserves dignity and remembrance. The following individuals have passed away and remain unclaimed. We are calling upon our community for help.

If you have any information regarding their next of kin, please reach out to us.

📍 Crotty Funeral Home & Cremation Services
📞 (254) 933-0900 | 📧 info@crottyfh.com

Unclaimed Loved Ones:

Gilbert Ordonez – DOB: 07/06/1964 – DOD: 09/05/2023 (Killeen)

Elli Junior Shelvin – DOB: 08/28/1961 – DOD: 08/06/2022 (Belton Jail)

Martha Hiner – DOB: 10/11/1966 – DOD: 12/26/2023 (Killeen)

Steve Honaker – DOB: 05/20/1962 – DOD: 08/01/2023 (Temple)

Larry Wayne Glodt – DOB: 06/06/1953 – DOD: 05/26/2024 (Temple)

Sherrie Lynn Meador – DOB: 10/11/1953 – DOD: 05/25/2023 (Rosewood Nursing Home)

Eddie V. Ficham – DOB: 08/14/1959 – DOD: 10/18/2024 (Scott & White)

Kimberly Coots – DOB: 01/18/1967 – DOD: 06/07/2025 (Scott & White)

Ashimiyu Yusuf – DOB: 02/16/1955 – DOD: 11/21/2023 (Killeen)

Jesse E. Caravella – DOB: 08/11/1963 – DOD: 11/02/2023 (Temple)

Sharon Abby – DOB: 08/25/1956 – DOD: 02/05/2023 (Killeen)

Thomas Hernandez – DOB: 10/26/1945 – DOD: 10/20/2023 (Advent ER)

John Ward – DOB: 03/01/1946 – DOD: 07/30/2023 (Killeen)

Reinaldo Torres – DOB: 12/28/1953 – DOD: 08/10/2023 (Advent ER)

Clifford W. Dalton – DOB: 01/20/1961 – DOD: 08/11/2023 (Advent ER)

Paula Bartee – DOB: Not on File – DOD: 07/29/2024 (Killeen)

Steven M. Rogers – DOB: 11/27/1959 – DOD: 10/30/2024 (Temple)

Michael Thorton – DOB: 06/15/1971 – DOD: 06/09/2024 (Hotel in Killeen)

Hedwig H. Frausto – DOB: 03/03/1934 – DOD: 01/24/2023 (Killeen)

Karen E. Thomas – DOB: 11/19/1956 – DOD: 09/23/2024 (Killeen)

Qwendolyn Harris – DOB: 06/23/1962 – DOD: 07/30/2025 (Scott & White)

Every name represents a life lived, and we are committed to ensuring they are remembered with dignity. 💛