Local Obituaries for Lampasas & Copperas Cove in Texas.

Sep 24, 2017

Ruth Inez (Kuykendoll) Rutledge, age 91, was met on September 24, 2017 by her beloved husband, Ira Lee, at the pearly gates of heaven. Ruth was born on March 14, 1926 to Alvie Benjamin Kuykendoll and Ollie Myrtle (Bowden) Kuykendoll in the Littlefield Community, Izoro, Texas.   She attended Littlefield School until it closed then was transferred to Lampasas where...

Sep 21, 2017

Isabel Granados, 21 of Killeen, TX died September 21, 2017 in Inglewood, CA. She was born September 19, 1996 in Killeen, TX the daughter of Jaun Enrique Granados and Melissa. She was a student, living in California.   Visitation will be Tuesday October 10, 2017 from 5-7 pm at Sneed Funeral Chapel. Funeral service is Wednesday October 11, 2017 at...

Sep 21, 2017

Gilma Jones, 85 of Adamsville, TX went home to be with the Lord on Thursday September 21, 2017. She was born the only child of Grady and Jewell (Rhoades) Flatt on February 12, 1932. She grew up in the Cottonwood community and in Evant. After graduating from Evant High School in 1949, she attended Baylor University School of Nursing, graduating...

Sep 20, 2017

Barbara Thomas, age 69, of Copperas Cove, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2017. A Memorial Service will be held at 12 Noon on Saturday, September 30, 2017, at Scott's Funeral Home of Copperas Cove.

Barbara was born on November 17, 1947, and was raised in Panama. In May of 1977,  she married Aaron Thomas in Panama...

Sep 18, 2017

Joshua Kirby Pendleton, 30 of Lampasas, TX died September 18, 2017. He was born October 2, 1986 in Houston, TX the son of Wayne C. Pendleton and Saylor Hayes. Joshua worked as a meat salesman and had been a resident of the area for several years.   Joshua’s body will be cremated and a memorial service is Saturday September 30,...

Sep 13, 2017

Robert Preston Hamilton, 47 of Blanket, TX died September 13, 2017 at his home. Robert was born January 19, 1970 in Dayton, Ohio the son of Roscoe Hamilton and Freda Sue (Gayheart) Hamilton. He grew up in Ohio and moved to Arizona in his early teens. Robert joined the USMC after high school graduation and served proudly for 8 years....

Sep 12, 2017

Louise Null Holbert, 94 of Lampasas passed away Tuesday September 12, 2017 in Temple, Texas. She was born May 23, 1923 in Union Bower, Texas (now part of Irving) to David and Bessie Null. She was the 4th youngest in a family of 14 children. Louise married William C. (Bill) Holbert on November 17, 1941 in Weatherford. They enjoyed 62...

Sep 10, 2017

Beverly Ann Alvarez, 49 of Kempner, TX died September 10, 2017 at her home. Beverly was born February 20, 1968 at Fort Huachuca, AZ the daughter of Carl Rhom Jr. and Wanda Jean (Burleson) Rhom. She married Anthony Alvarez. Beverly worked as a court clerk for Lampasas Municipal Court. She loved her family, hockey, arts and crafts and gardening.  ...

Sep 9, 2017

Wanda Jean Bessent, 88 passed away September 9, 2017 in Lampasas. She was born October 25, 1928 in the Sloan Community of San Saba County to George Barrom and Thelma Langham Yarbrough. She married Willard Gorman Bessent in 1946 and he preceded her in death in 1989. Being the oldest of 8 children, she worked hard helping her dad on...

Sep 5, 2017

Steven Floyd Grass, age 48, of Copperas Cove passed away on Wednesday, September 5, 2017, in Killeen. Graveside Services will be at 1:00 PM, Monday, September 11, 2017, at the Copperas Cove City Cemetery.

Steven was born on July 6, 1969, in Mount Gilead, Ohio to Mack and Marilyn Drake Grass. He attended Highland High School in...

Sep 5, 2017

Dorothy Mae Gaston, 89 of Ballinger, TX (formerly of Lampasas) died Tuesday September 5, 2017 in San Angelo. Dorothy was born January 22, 1928 in Satin, TX the daughter of Emil Reinhold Polley and Annie (Schrader) Polley. She married Marion Gaston and was a homemaker. She was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Copperas Cove. Dorothy earned her Bachelor’s...

Sep 3, 2017

Emmer Lee Brooks, age 89, of Lampasas, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 3, 2017. She was born on September 21, 1927 in Gatesville, Texas, to Homer and Minnie Lee Blakley. Emily attended Jackson Business School, where she went on to work as a clerk at the Lampasas County Courthouse. She also worked at Fort Hood...

Sep 3, 2017

Kenneth Leon Mask Jr., 68 of Lampasas, TX died September 3, 2017 at his home. Kenneth was born September 23, 1948 in Fort Worth, TX the son of Kenneth L. Mask Sr. and Juanita (Norris) Mask. He married Carolis Barker and had been a resident of the area for over 40 years. Kenneth served in the U.S. Army for 8...

Aug 30, 2017

David Whaley, age 68, of Copperas Cove passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, August 30, 2017. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, September 5, 2017, at Scott's Funeral Home of Copperas Cove with Dr. Mark Kemp officiating. Burial will follow at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery with full military honors....

Aug 27, 2017

Ernestine Wilson, 93 of Lampasas, TX died Sunday August 27, 2017 at Lampasas Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born June 11, 1924 in Shamrock, TX the daughter of Claude Meek and Ruby (Faught) Meek. The family moved to this area when she was 12. Ernestine graduated from high school here and later married Duard Wilson. She was a member...

Aug 25, 2017

Jim Graham, age 63, of Lampasas passed away on Friday, August 25, 2017. Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, August 31, 2017, at Calvary Baptist Church, 766 Plum Street/Hwy 190 in Lampasas with burial following at Garden of Memories in Killeen with Pastor Preston Lindsey officiating.

Jim was born on April 10, 1954, in...

Aug 25, 2017

Billy Joe Peak, 59 of Lampasas passed away suddenly Friday August 25, 2017. He was born August 28, 1957 in Killeen, TX. Billy was raise in Lampasas by his grandparents, Mary and Raymond Powell. He loved sports and played football and basketball in high school. He was an avid golfer. Billy was a fine musician, singer, and song writer and...

Aug 22, 2017

Charla Rena (Atkison) Beabout, 51 of Kempner, TX died August 22, 2017 at Metroplex Hospital in Killeen. Charla was born October 14, 1965 in Temple, TX the daughter of Gaines and Norma (Formby) Atkison. She grew up in Burnet and Lampasas. She was married to Dude Edward Beabout in 2012.   Survivors include husband, Dude Edward Beabout Son, Casey Lewis...

Aug 21, 2017

Dee Dee Helgren, age 49, of Copperas Cove passed away on Monday, August 21, 2017. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, August 30, 2017, at Grace United Methodist Church in Copperas Cove. A reception will follow the service in the fellowship hall.

Dee Dee was born on February 24, 1968, in Highland Park,...

Aug 21, 2017

George Fleming Martin, 75 of Lometa, TX died August 21, 2017 at his home. George was born December 3, 1941 in Lampasas, TX the son of Caldwell Martin and Mildred (Bostick) Martin. He grew up in Lometa and graduated from high school there. George the attended Tarleton for 2 years and went on to game warden school at Texas A&M....