Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Lampasas & Copperas Cove in Texas.

Doug Faught

Doug Faught

Mar 24, 2025

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Douglas Faught, who left us on March 24, 2025, at 84 years old.  Doug was born June 1, 1940, in Nix, Texas, to Floyd and Ethel Faught.

During his childhood, Doug enjoyed fishing and playing ball with his siblings.  He started working at Storm's in Lampasas in 1956, at 16 years old, and...

Bobbie Christine (Clark) Chapman

Bobbie Christine (Clark) Chapman

Mar 22, 2025

Bobbie Christine (Clark) Chapman, 87, of Kempner, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 22, 2025.

Funeral services will be held at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel Lampasas on Monday, March 31, 2025, at 11:30 a.m., with visitation an hour prior. Graveside services will follow at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen at 2 p.m.

Bobbie was born on December 11, 1937, in...

Shirley Ann Waters

Shirley Ann Waters

Mar 21, 2025

Shirley Ann Waters, 95, of Lampasas, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025.

Memorial services will be held at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel Lampasas on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at 2 pm.

Shirley was born on June 8, 1929, in Silt, CO to Ben and Eslie (Combs) Boyd.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Patrick George Waters, her daughter, Patty Metheny,...

James Arlen Hooten

James Arlen Hooten

Mar 20, 2025

James Arlen Hooten passed away peacefully on March 20, 2025, at the family ranch in Kempner, Texas, surrounded by family. He was born on March 23, 1943, at home on the ranch, to Albert and Gracey Hooten.

Services will be at 10:00 AM, Saturday, March 29, 2025, at First Street Church of Christ, 201 W. First Street, Lampasas, Texas 76550. Burial...

Janee Beck

Janee Beck

Mar 20, 2025

Janee Wilkinson Beck, was born on November 27, 1970, in Killeen, Texas, departed from this world on March 20, 2025, in Round Rock, Texas, leaving behind a profound legacy in education and a warm imprint on the hearts of all who knew her.

For over 26 years, Janee dedicated her life to working in education as a teacher and paraprofessional in...

Soledad Mahr

Soledad Mahr

Mar 15, 2025

Soledad Mahr, a beloved matriarch whose spirit radiated warmth and laughter, was born on February 26, 1929, in Tampico, Mexico. She departed this world peacefully on March 15, 2025, in Killeen, Texas, ready to embrace the eternal comfort of her Lord, her husband, Leslie Mahr Sr., who passed away in 2021, and the family members who preceded her in death.

From...

Mary E. Juby

Mary E. Juby

Mar 12, 2025

Mary E. Juby, AKA Nana Juby, passed away March 12, 2025, in Lampasas, Texas.  She was born on November 1, 1927, in Georgetown, Texas, into a large family of ten siblings.  Her father, Jesse James Chambers, and wife, Annie Lee Teague Chambers, moved to Briggs to find work as a sharecropper.  Mary attended Briggs High School during her sophomore and...

Alice Martin

Alice Martin

Mar 11, 2025

Alice Martin, a beloved matriarch, left us peacefully at her home on March 11, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on April 13, 1939, in Del Valle, Texas, she spent her life as a beacon of warmth and love, a guiding light for those fortunate enough to know her. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 pm, Monday, March 24,...

Marsha Kay Norris

Marsha Kay Norris

Mar 11, 2025

Marsha Kay Norris, 71, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 11, 2025.  Born in Mishawaka, IN, on April 18, 1953, Marsha was known for her practicality and sense of humor, which she maintained throughout her battle with cancer.

Memorial services will be held at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel Lampasas on Friday, March 21, at 2 pm.

Marsha's childhood was spent on...

Martha Tumlinson Casbeer

Martha Tumlinson Casbeer

Mar 8, 2025

"Practically perfect in every way" with "impeccable judgment" and a healthy dose of "Little Red Hen attitude." *

Beloved child of God for 80 years, wife of 61 years to Tom, mother of 56 years to Jeff, Carrie and her husband Tom, and Bill, and grandmother of 22 years to Sarah and Luke.

Martha Tumlinson Casbeer passed into the next room on...

Marcus Coley Copeland

Marcus Coley Copeland

Mar 8, 2025

Marcus Coley Copeland, age 77, of Crockett, Texas, peacefully passed away on the morning of March 8, 2025, at the Central Texas Veterans Hospital in Temple, Texas.

Born on March 29, 1947, in Big Spring, Texas, Marcus was the son of the late Monroe W. Copeland and Rosezena Smart, a proud member of the Comanche Nation. His early years were spent...

Jack Garner

Jack Garner

Mar 6, 2025

Billy Jack Garner went to his heavenly home at the age of 97 on March 6, 2025.  Jack was born on the family ranch in Lampasas, Texas to Milton Edward and Dicie Beatrice Garner.  He and his twin brother Mack joined three older brothers.  While in Lampasas schools, he met the love of his life, Jo Ann Witcher.  After graduating...

Joanne Mae Cossell

Joanne Mae Cossell

Mar 5, 2025

Joanne Cossell (84) passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, friends and beloved pets on Wednesday, 5 March 2025 at her residence in Copperas Cove, Texas.

Funeral services are pending.

Joanne was born to William and Verna Peterson on April 17, 1940. She had a wonderful childhood in Minnesota and completed the nursing program at Charles T. Miller Hospital in St. Paul,...

Manuela Salas Guerra Albiter

Manuela Salas Guerra Albiter

Mar 5, 2025

Manuela Salas Guerra Albiter, 96, of Lampasas, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.

The Rosary will be recited at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel Lampasas on Tuesday, March 11, at 6 p.m., with visitation to follow until 8 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church on Wednesday, March 12, at 9 a.m. Burial will follow at Oak...

Solomona Fano

Solomona Fano

Mar 4, 2025

Solomona Salilo Fano, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and esteemed veteran, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2025, in Waco, Texas, at the age of 73. He was born on March 26, 1951, in Faga'alu, American Samoa to Salilo Sailiata Fano and Rufo Tai Pedro Fano.  Solomona’s life was marked by his unwavering commitment to family, service, and community.

A proud...

Dudley Allen Wykes

Dudley Allen Wykes

Mar 1, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Dudley A. Wykes, a devoted husband, loving father, cherished pawpaw, and a true cowboy at heart.  Dudley was a man of quiet strength, deep kindness, and unwavering love for his family, friends, and the land he called home.  

A hardworking rancher, Dudley found joy in the simple, honest life- early mornings, open...

Mary Sue Ramirez

Mary Sue Ramirez

Mar 1, 2025

Mary Sue Ramirez, 89, passed away on March 1, 2025, at Advent Health Rollins Brook Hospital in Lampasas, Texas.  She was born on February 14, 1936, in Lampasas, Texas, to Jesus and Corina Rendon Rodriguez.

Rosary Services will be held at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel Lampasas on Thursday, March 6, at 6 p.m., with visitation to follow until 8 p.m. The Funeral...

Manuel Martinez

Manuel Martinez

Feb 28, 2025

Manuel Martinez, 63, of Lampasas, passed away on February 28, 2025, in Temple, TX.

Visitation will be held at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel Lampasas on Wednesday, March 5, from 6 pm to 8 pm.  The Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church on Thursday, March 6, at 10 am.  Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. 

Manuel was a hard...

Ann Moore Johnson

Ann Moore Johnson

Feb 27, 2025

Ann Moore Johnson passed away on February 27, 2025, at her home in Lampasas, surrounded by loved ones.  She was born on September 4, 1937, to W.T. and Cora Moore.

Ann lived a rich and blessed life.  She grew up on the family ranch and learned the value of hard work, humility, and resilience.  She enjoyed the wide open spaces with...

Sammie Sanders, Jr.

Sammie Sanders, Jr.

Feb 26, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Sammie Sanders Jr., who passed away on February 26, 2025.  Born on April 13, 1948, in Covington, Kentucky, to Sammie and Alice Sanders, he grew up in Walton, Kentucky, where he developed a love for fishing and spending time with family.

Sammie had a wonderful laugh that could light up a room.  He...

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