Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Lampasas & Copperas Cove in Texas.

Ralph J Smith

Ralph J Smith

Jun 22, 2014

Ralph J. Smith, age 62 of Lampasas, TX died June 22, 2014 at Lampasas Nursing and Rehabilitation. Ralph was born December 19, 1951 in Rigby, Idaho the son of Ralph Smith and Ethel Fay (McRae) Smith. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. Ralph was also a member of the Adamsville Volunteer Fire Department and a resident of Lampasas for the last...

Hal Curtis Bozarth

Hal Curtis Bozarth

Jun 22, 2014

Hal Curtis Bozarth, 73 of Lampasas, TX died Sunday June 22, 2014 at his home. Hal was born March 25, 1941 in Lampasas the son of Curtis Franklin Bozarth and Frances (Williams) Bozarth. He grew up in Lampasas and graduated from Lampasas High School and went to receive an undergraduate degree from Texas Christian University and a graduate degree from...

John Thomas "JT" Gribble

John Thomas "JT" Gribble

Jun 21, 2014

John Thomas “JT” Gribble, 94 John Thomas “JT” Gribble of Granbury, Texas, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday evening, June 21, 2014, surrounded by loved ones. JT was born on October 30, 1919 to Ruby Mary Lea (Kirby) Gribble & Felix Levi Gribble in Lometa, Texas. After completing his secondary education, he worked in Dallas at North American...

Frank Julian Medina

Frank Julian Medina

Jun 19, 2014

Frank Julian Medina, age 74 of Lampasas, TX died June 19, 2014 at his home. Frank was born January 9, 1940 in Lampasas, TX the son of Mike Medina and Margaret Medina. Frank grew up in Lampasas and attended St. Mary’s Catholic School and Lampasas public schools. He married Nora Sherry Barrera and was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic...

Roy Dexter Bassinger

Roy Dexter Bassinger

Jun 17, 2014

Roy Dexter (Coach) Bassinger, longtime resident of Orange, Texas, died peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his family on June 17, 2014. He was born January 1, 1928 to H.L. and Sallie Belle Bassinger in Mertens, Texas. He discovered his passion for sports in the 5th grade and was involved in sports throughout his life. He played football in high...

John D. Metheny

John D. Metheny

Jun 14, 2014

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Metheny. He slipped away from us on the morning of June 14 at his home in Lampasas surrounded by family. Born Johnny Dean Metheny on January 15, 1957 to Robert and Ryuko Metheny of Colorado Springs, he was later blessed with a second mother when Robert remarried Virginia...

Edward Hermann, Sr.

Edward Hermann, Sr.

Jun 14, 2014

Eddie Hermann, 41, of Belton passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2014 in Temple. A visitation will be held on Sunday, June 22, 2014 from 2-5 PM at Scott’s Funeral Home of Copperas Cove. After visitation cremation will follow at a later time. Eddie was born on July 8, 1972 in Honolulu, Hawaii to Douglas Charles Hermann, Sr. and Darleene...

Harry L Hendrix Jr.

Harry L Hendrix Jr.

Jun 13, 2014

Harry Leonard Hendrix Jr., departed this life on Friday June 13, 2014, while helping a neighbor. Harry was born October 6, 1936 in Port Arthur, TX the son of Harry Leonard Hendrix and Mary Susan (Crockett) Hendrix. He grew up and graduated from high school in Port Arthur, then served honorably in the United States Marine Corp for 3 years...

Byrla M Musick

Byrla M Musick

Jun 11, 2014

Byrla M. Musick, age 78 of Lampasas, TX died Wednesday June 11, 2014 at her home. Byrla was born October 22, 1935 in Lampasas the daughter of Victor Morris and Bea (French) Morris. She graduated from Lampasas High School where she was a cheerleader. Byrla married and started a family and had lived in Teaxs,California, Arizona before moving back to...

Reid Baize Schaub

Reid Baize Schaub

Jun 9, 2014

Reid Baize Schaub, 77 of Lampasas passed away at home surrounded by his family Monday, June 9, 2014. Reid was born March 5, 1937 in Gatesville, TX the son of Herman August Schaub and Quimma Pearl (Baize) Schaub. He grew up in Gatesville and graduated High School there in 1955. He attended Texas Tech University and later attended ministerial training...

Tammy Mercado

Tammy Mercado

May 31, 2014

Tammy Lee Mercado, age 33 of Lampasas, TX died Saturday May 31, 2014 as a result of injuries sustained in a car accident. Tammy was born October 13, 1980 in Lampasas, TX the daughter of Keith Nightingale and Diane (Guthrie) Nightingale. Tammy worked as an EMT. She had lived in Lampasas for most of her life. Survivors include her parents,...

Curtis Peterson

Curtis Peterson

May 30, 2014

Curtis Lee “Pete” “Tubby” Peterson, age 61 of Copperas Cove, TX died Friday, May 30, 2014 at his home. Curtis was born February 12, 1953 in Maddock, ND the son of Oluf Thoruold Peterson and Marnie Freda (Deede) Peterson. Curtis was a retired MSG in the U.S. Army. His military awards include: Rifle Marksman Badge, Pistol Expert Badge, Drill Sergeant...

Daniel Wheat

Daniel Wheat

May 29, 2014

Daniel R. Wheat, PSG USA (Ret.) age 70 of Copperas Cove, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2014. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday, June 9, 2014 at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen, with full military honors. The family will receive visitors on Friday, June 6, 2014 from 5 to 7 P.M. at the...

Michael Menke, Sr.

Michael Menke, Sr.

May 27, 2014

Michael Lane Menke, Sr., age 68, passed away at Scott & White Memorial Hospital in Temple, Texas on Tuesday, May 27, 2014. Memorial services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Friday, May 30, 2014 at Scott’s Funeral Home of Copperas Cove. Mr. Menke is survived by his wife of thirty-four years, Michelle Menke; his children: Michelle (Michael) Zipperer, Lisa Gale...

Phyllis S Smith

Phyllis S Smith

May 26, 2014

Phyllis Smith, age 65 of Lampasas, TX died Monday, May 26, 2014 at Rollins-Brook Hospital in Lampasas. Phyllis was born June 17, 1948 in Perryville, Maryland the daughter of James Dillon Stone and Jane (Thirlwell) Stone. Phyllis was a homemaker. She married Hansford B. Smith in 2003 in Elko, NV, and was given in marriage by legendary musician, Hank Thompson....

Joetta D Frank

Joetta D Frank

May 24, 2014

Joetta D. Frank, age 76 of Lampasas, TX died Saturday May 24, 2014 in Dublin, TX after a long battle with cancer. Joeeta was born September 2, 1937 in Willow Springs Community near Killeen, TX the daughter of Joe A. Haedge and Edna (Deorsam) Haedge. The family later moved to the Antelope Community which is now Ft. Hood and finally...

Charles Taylor

Charles Taylor

May 24, 2014

Charles Taylor, 74, of Kempner passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2014. Funeral Services will be at Noon on Thursday, May 29, 2014 at Scott's Funeral Home in Copperas Cove with burial following at 2:00 PM at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 PM on Wednesday at the funeral home. Charles was born on June 2,...

Susie M Finnell

Susie M Finnell

May 22, 2014

Susie Mae Finnell, age 89 of Killeen, TX died Thursday May 22, 2014 at the Heart Hospital of Austin. Susie was born July 26, 1924 in Florence, TX the daughter of Jack Hamilton and Elinora (Tasby) Hamilton. She grew up in Burnet, and lived in Lampasas for many years. Susie was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church, where...

George Cazier

George Cazier

May 22, 2014

Funeral services for George Edward Cazier, 72 of Lampasas, TX are May 27, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at Sneed Funeral Chapel with burial to follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lampasas, TX. Mr. Cazier died May 22, 2014 at Lampasas Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born January 11, 1942 in Wallace, ID the son of George G. and Margaret...

Hollie Miller

Hollie Miller

May 21, 2014

Hollie V. Miller, age 97 of Lampasas, TX passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at Spring Oaks Nursing and Rehab. Hollie was born September 1, 1916 in Okay, TX, which is now known as Gray Air Force Base in Bell County. She was the daughter of I.B. “Bert” and Dovie “Dick” Bell. Hollie married Joe Miller December 18, 1953 in...