Local Obituaries for Lampasas & Copperas Cove in Texas.

Mar 5, 2019

Betty Jane Thomas, age 87, of Copperas Cove, Texas passed away at Metroplex Hospital in Killeen, Texas on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. Betty was born on August 28, 1931, to Henry and Gladys Babcock Elwyn in North Norwich, New York. Betty grew up and resided in the state of New York and in Canada until moving to Texas in...

Mar 1, 2019

On Friday March 1, 2019, James (Jimmy) Lyle, loving husband and father, passed away at age 72. He was born in Blanco, Texas on January 4, 1947 to Leland and Effie Lyle and spent all of his formative years in Dripping Springs. He taught real estate courses in Austin and worked for years in the banking and real estate industry....

Feb 28, 2019

Cpt. Richard Giles, USA, Ret., age 78 of Copperas Cove, passed away on Thursday, February 28, in Temple.

Full military honors will be rendered at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 15, 2019, at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Brenda Giles; daughter, Traci Ahangarzadeh;...

Feb 28, 2019

MSgt James S. Moore, Jr., USAF, Ret., 87, passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 28, 2019, at Scott and White Hospital, in Temple. A memorial service with full military honors will be held at St Martin’s Episcopal Church, in Copperas Cove, at 11 AM, on March 14, 2019. A later service is also scheduled at St. Mark’s...

Feb 27, 2019

Travis William Herring was born June 4, 1936, to Fred and Ruth Herring from Lometa, Texas. He graduated from Lometa High School in 1954 and in 1958 received a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture from Texas A&M University. While at college, he lettered on the Texas A&M Rifle Team. Following graduation, he worked with the Soil Conservation Service, conducting...

Feb 24, 2019

Magileen Gandy, 64 of Lampasas, Texas died Sunday morning February 24, 2019 at Baylor Scott and White Hospital in Round Rock. She was born April 23, 1954 in Austin, TX to parents William Barnett Lakey and Annie Bell (Littleton) Lakey. She has been a resident of Lampasas since 1981. She married Steven F. Gandy and had worked at Martin’s Restaurant...

Feb 21, 2019

Cora Ruth Farley, 82 of Lampasas, TX died February 21, 2019 at a local nursing home. She was born March 9, 1936 in Indianapolis, Indiana to parents Glen Williams Sr. and Ruth Armildia (Holmes) Williams. She married James Henry Farley May 7, 1955 in Whittier,CA.  The family lived in California for many years. Cora belonged to New Covenant Church in...

Feb 20, 2019

Ricky Dale Snow, 72 of Lampasas, Texas died Wednesday February 20, 2019 at Metroplex Hospital in Killeen. He was born January 16, 1947 in Stephenville, Texas to parents Milton Eugene Snow and Benniesue (Johnson) Snow. Rick spent his early years in Stephenville and later moved to Slater and lived there many years. He finished school in Copperas Cove. He attended...

Feb 18, 2019

Tona Elbertine (Lively) Ware passed away Monday February 18, 2019 in Lampasas, Texas at the age of 89. She was born April 25, 1929 in Lampasas County to Lloyd Elbert Lively and Velma Oree (Faught) Lively. She was the middle child of three daughters. Elbertine and her sister Burnell grew up in a farming and ranching family, living both on...

Feb 16, 2019

Robert Anthony Gutierrez, 45 of Lampasas, Texas died Saturday February 16, 2019 at Rollins Brook Community Hospital. He was born April 9, 1973 in Sinton, Texas to parents Robert Gutierrez and LuzMaria (Martinez). He moved to Lampasas in 1984 and became involved in many community activities. Robert loved being a part of the Lampasas Volunteer Fire Department. He is survived...

Feb 12, 2019

Mary E. Groves, 92 of Lampasas, Texas died Tuesday February 12, 2019 at Silver Creek Assisted Living. She was born November 7, 1926 in Coryell County, Texas to parents John Edwards and Jenny (Jackson) Edwards. Mary graduated from Gatesville High and Jackson Business College. She later married William A. (Billy) Groves in 1942. Mary was a hard working Mother and...

Feb 10, 2019

Mittie Ellen Fields, 91 of Lampasas, Texas died Sunday February 10, 2019 at her home. She was born March 29, 1927 in Streetland, TX to parents John Bazelton Warren and Eliza Ellen (Brown) Warren. She married Jasper Mike Fields November 12, 1946 in El Paso, TX. The family moved to Texas in 1974 and remained in this area since. She...

Feb 7, 2019

Joe W.G. Behlau was born April 13, 1923 in Rochester, NY to Walter George Behlau and Mable (Knapp) Behlau. Joe was the second of four children; their mother died at the birth of the last. The children were raised by their father and their Grandmother who was born in Germany. Joe’s father lost his nursery business during the Great Depression...

Feb 5, 2019

Amanda Sawyer Connally, 42 of Adamsville, Texas died Tuesday February 5, 2019 at Baylor Scott and White Medical Center in Temple. She was born August 21, 1976 in San Saba, Texas to parents William Kenneth Sawyer and Laura Leigh Graves. Amanda was raised in Adamsville and later attended The University of Mary Hardin Baylor and later graduated from Temple College....

Feb 4, 2019

Gerald "Jerry" Smith, age 74, of Copperas Cove, passed away at home surrounded by his family. A Memorial Mass will be held at 12 Noon, Tuesday, February 19, 2019, at Holy Family Catholic Church with burial at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery.

Jerry was born in Corning, New York on June 9, 1944, to the late Marion...

Feb 3, 2019

Gwendolyn Annette Watson, 83 of Kempner, Texas died Sunday February 3, 2019 at her home. She was born September 25, 1935 in Range, Alabama to parents Joel David Bonds and Ora Mae (Lee) Bonds. Gwendolyn married Carl Watson who was an Elder in the Primitive Baptist Church. She served the church as preacher’s wife and loved her church life and...

Jan 31, 2019

Trenida H. "Dino" Longoria, age 76, of Copperas Cove passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2019. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, February 7, 2019, at Scott's Funeral Home of Copperas Cove with burial at the Copperas Cove City Cemetery with military honors.

Dino was born on October 9, 1942, in Floresville, Texas...

Jan 31, 2019

Angelina Davis, age 78, of Copperas Cove, passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2019. A visitation will be held from 2-4 PM, Wednesday, February 6, 2019, at Scott’s Funeral Home with burial following at the Copperas Cove City Cemetery.

Jan 26, 2019

Gordon Ray Hyatt,"Cowpoke" 72 of Adamsville, TX died Saturday January 26, 2019 at his home. He was born January 8, 1947 in Blanco, TX to parents Rankin Hyatt and Raythene (Shahan) Hyatt. He grew up in Blanco area and moved to Burnet, TX in his teens. Gordon attended Tarleton his freshman year and transferred to Texas A&M University and graduated...

Jan 26, 2019

Marshall Andrew Bailey, 84 of Lampasas, Texas died January 26, 2019 at his residence. He was born July 8, 1934 in Burnet County, TX to parents Elmer Bailey and Josephine (Weaver) Bailey. He began working at an early age helping on the farm. That introduction into farming continued throughout Marshall’s life as he worked helping in all aspects of farming....