Local Obituaries for Lampasas & Copperas Cove in Texas.

Dec 25, 2018

Wilma Pearl Hairgrove Culp, 86 of Lampasas, TX passed peacefully from this earth December 25, 2018. She was born March 14, 1932 in Teneha, TX to parents Wilburn Newton Hairgrove and Pearl Elizabeth Burns Hairgrove. She graduated from Timpson High School in 1949 and Shreveport Meadow Business College in 1950. She was employed through the years with Shreveport Times Newspaper,...

Dec 25, 2018

Jane Marie Lang, 83 of Lampasas, Texas died December 25, 2018 at Spring Oaks Nursing and Rehab. She was born November 21, 1935 in Temple, Texas the daughter of Andy Bassell and Lois (Gresham) Bassel. Jane worked as administrative assistant for many years and was a member of First Baptist Church in Lampasas. She is survived by her sons, Andy...

Dec 25, 2018

Josephine Valadez, 72, of Lampasas, Texas died December 25, 2018 at Regal Healthcare in Lampasas. She was born June 6, 1946 in Lampasas County, Texas to Fermin Valadez and Rosa (Largo) Valadez. Josephine was a lifelong residence of Lampasas and held various jobs while raising a family. She was a lifelong member of the Catholic Church. She is survived by...

Dec 25, 2018

Otis Eugene Tyson, 89, of Hamilton, Texas died December 25, 2018 at his residence. Otis was born November 13, 1929 in Hamilton County, Texas to Elbert Tyson and Mary Ella Kissell. Otis was a Lineman for Hamilton Electric Co-op, retiring after 40 years. He also served his country in the Korean War in the U.S. Army. Otis is survived by...

Dec 25, 2018

Jimmy Wayne Phelan Sr., 72 of Lampasas, TX died December 25, 2018 at Metroplex Hospital in Killeen. He was born November 10, 1946 the son of Jesse Tolbert Phelan and Hollis Marie (Marshall) Phelan. Jimmy was a lifelong resident of Lampasas. He worked for Guyco for 37 years in quality control. He enjoyed drag racing, gun collecting, trips to Vegas,...

Dec 24, 2018

Margareito “Mike” Valles, 69 of Lampasas, Texas died December 24, 2018 at Baylor Scott and White Hospital in Temple. He was born February 27, 1949 in Adamsville, Texas the son of Julio Valles Sr. and Agrora (Montoya) Valles. Mike served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam and was honorably discharged. He worked for the City of Lampasas as a heavy equipment...

Dec 23, 2018

Ignacio “Nick” Hull, 68 of Kempner, TX died at his residence December 23, 2018. He was born April 17, 1950 in Brownsville, TX the son of David Hull and Rita (Hernandez) Hull. Nick has lived in the area since 1980. He married Cathy Ramirez and was affiliated with St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Lampasas. He served proudly in the U.S....

Dec 21, 2018

Marion Monroe Hunt, age 80, of Harker Heights and formerly of Copperas Cove, passed away on December 21, 2018. Graveside Services will be at 9:00 AM, Monday, December 31, 2018, at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery.

Marion was born in Adrian, Michigan on May 18, 1938, to the late Celia Hunt. Shortly after graduation from Morenci High...

Dec 21, 2018

Nolan Machen, 95, of Lampasas, Texas passed away on Friday, December 21, 2018. Nolan is survived by his daughter, Lori Paulson (Jerry), daughter-in-law, Janet Machen; as well as 7 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. Nolan was pre-deceased by his loving wife, Eva Jo; as well as 2 sons (Neil & Nelson). Nolan lived in Lampasas...

Dec 19, 2018

SSG Alvin L. Howard, USA (Ret.), age 76 of Copperas Cove, passed away on Wednesday, December 19, 2018, in Temple.

Services with full military honors will be held at 9:00 a.m. Monday, December 24, 2018, at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen with Pastor Russ Cochran officiating.

Alvin was born on April 30,...

Dec 19, 2018

Dorothy Mae Collins, 92 of Lampasas, TX died Wednesday December 19, 2018 at Lampasas Nursing and Rehab.She was born April 3, 1926 in Killeen, TX the daughter of Guy Willis Reding and Clara Barton (Black) Reding. Dorothy was a life-long resident of Lampasas. She graduated High School here and later married Boyd Van Clary. She was devoted homemaker and caretaker...

Dec 18, 2018

Varda Lee (Simon, Childers) Scoggins, age 95 of Normangee, TX died December 18, 2018 at home after a long and eventful life. She was born October 21, 1923 in Lampasas, TX the daughter of Edward “Buck” Simon and Beatrice “Bee” (Smart) Simon. Varda worked in bookkeeping for Surety Savings and Loan and finished her work life as church secretary ....

Dec 18, 2018

Milton Saltzman, 75 of Lampasas, TX died December 18, 2018. He was born July 22, 1943 in Pampa, TX the son of James “Hates” Milton Saltzman and Ruby Dee (Hallman) Saltzman.   Graduate of Texas Tech University Resident of Midland, TX where he worked in the oil industry for many years before relocating to Lampasas.  Preceded in death by his...

Dec 17, 2018

Ron A. Tonelli, age 54, of Copperas Cove, passed away after a brief illness. A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 pm, Monday, December 31, 2018, at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen.

Ron was born on October 11, 1964, in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio to Bortolo and Maxine Waltemire Tonelli. He graduated from Stow High...

Dec 16, 2018

Jimmy J. Martin, age 50, of Copperas Cove, passed away on Sunday, December 16, 2018, in Copperas Cove. Memorial Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, December 21, 2018, at Scott's Funeral Home.

Jimmy was born on March 8, 1968, to the late Miles and Frances Lucille  Baggett Martin in Menard, Texas. He was raised and attended...

Dec 14, 2018

Edna Deanda, 63 of Lampasas, TX died Friday December 14, 2018 at home.She was born August 21, 1955 in Lampasas, TX the daughter of Agapito Ramirez and Consuelo (Cardona) Ramirez. Edna lived here her entire life, graduated from High School here. She married Eleno Deanda and was a member of ST. Mary’s Catholic Church in Lampasas. Edna worked as a...

Dec 14, 2018

Herbert Alonzo Roam, age 85, passed away Friday, December 14, 2018. Funeral Services will be at 12 Noon on Wednesday, December 19, 2018, at Scott's Funeral Home of Copperas Cove with visitation an hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery with full military honors.

Herbert was born on November 23,...

Dec 14, 2018

Mary Jo Johnson, age 81, of Copperas Cove passed away on Friday, December 14, 2018, in Temple. Graveside Services will be at 2:00 pm on Sunday, December 16, 2018, at Gillium Cemetery.

Mary Jo was born on December 27, 1936, in Maxdale, Texas to the late Willie and Mamie Brittian McElroy. She attended school in Maxdale. In...

Dec 12, 2018

Stanley S. Rose, 75, of Copperas Cove passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2018. A Memorial Graveside Service will be at 9:00 am, Wednesday, December 19, 2018, at Central Texas Veterans Cemetery.

Stanley was born on July 27, 1943, in Palo Alto, California to Stanley and Marion Simpson Rose. He graduated from Live Oak High School in...

Dec 10, 2018

Larry Allen Brooks, the owner of Larry’s Bikeshop, health food aficionado and lover of all things bike-related, died on November 23, 2018. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Allen Brooks; mother, Margaret; and brother John. He is survived by his daughter, Laura Brooks Chapoton; grandson, Jude Brooks-Benham; brothers, Dan and Terry Brooks; sisters, Alice Adams, Susan Holliday,...