Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Lampasas & Copperas Cove in Texas.

Kaye Fulton

Kaye Fulton

Mar 3, 2026

Kaye Fulton, 86, passed away on March 3, 2026, in Lampasas, Texas. She was born on February 25, 1940, in San Diego, California to Paul and Mary (Sutton) Belt.

A funeral service will be held at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel, 1614 S FM 116, Copperas Cove, TX 76522 beginning at 11 am on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Visitation will be held at the...

Gary R. Albrecht Sr.

Gary R. Albrecht Sr.

Feb 27, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Gary R. Albrecht Sr., who left us on February 27, 2026, in Copperas Cove, Texas, after a courageous battle with stage 4 prostate cancer. Born on August 19, 1938, in St. Paul, Minnesota, Gary lived a life rich in love, service, and dedication not only to his craft as...

C.M. Crawford, Jr.

C.M. Crawford, Jr.

Feb 27, 2026

Cecil Milton Crawford, Jr (C.M.), 91, of Lampasas, passed away peacefully in the home he was very proud of restoring on February 27, 2026.

Visitation will be held at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel in Lampasas on Friday, March 6, 2026, from 10 am to 11 am. Graveside services will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lampasas at 11:30 am.

C.M. was born on...

Johnny Elias Sepeda

Johnny Elias Sepeda

Feb 26, 2026

Johnny Elias Sepeda, 39, passed away on February 26, 2026.  He was born on November 5, 1986, in Colorado City, Texas, to Espiridion (Dion) Sepeda, Jr. and Kimberly Parker-Alvarez.

Funeral services will be held at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel, 1614 S. FM 116, Copperas Cove, TX, 76522, on March 7, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. with visitation an hour prior.

Johnny grew up in...

Joseph (Frank) F. Pabis II

Joseph (Frank) F. Pabis II

Feb 25, 2026

Joseph F. Pabis II of Kempner, Texas, passed away on February 25, 2026.  He was known as "Frank" by his family and friends.

Frank was born on September 23, 1971, to Joseph F. Pabis and Maria M. Pabis.  He was born along with his identical twin brother in the Panama Canal Zone where his father was stationed while serving in the...

Betty Sue Lindsey

Betty Sue Lindsey

Feb 25, 2026

Betty Lindsey, 83, passed away on February 25, 2026, in Lampasas, Texas. She was born on May 29, 1942, in Wichita Falls, Texas. She was the daughter of Louise Maclin (Rambo) and Clem Maclin.

A memorial service will be held at St. Mary's Episcopal Church at 501 S. Chestnut St., Lampasas, TX, on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

Betty grew...

Margaret Marie Queen

Margaret Marie Queen

Feb 24, 2026

Margaret Marie Queen went home to be with Jesus on February 24, 2026.  Marge was born on May 24, 1940, to Walter "Jack" White and Betty Marie Cooper.

A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel in Lampasas.  The family will welcome friends and relatives for visitation an hour...

Elfriede Margret Renoud

Elfriede Margret Renoud

Feb 21, 2026

Elfriede Margret Renoud, affectionately known as Elli, passed away on February 21, 2026, in Copperas Cove, Texas. Born on December 27, 1941, in Sandhausen, Germany, she lived a life filled with passion, warmth, and cherished memories.

Elli was a devoted mother to her biological children, Keith Stephenson (Debra), Sandra Koonce (Danny), and Liza Bybee (Cameron). She also embraced her role as...

Wolfgang Helmut Senke

Wolfgang Helmut Senke

Feb 20, 2026

Wolfgang Helmut Senke, 68, passed away on February 20, 2026, at Baylor Scott and White Hospital in Temple, Texas.  He was born on October 28, 1957, in Namibia to Helmut and Edith (Braun) Senke.

Wolfgang grew up in Swakopmund, Namibia.  He graduated from Swakopmund High School in Swakopmund, Namibia in 1975.  After high school, he began work as a technician to...

Ronnie James Shell

Ronnie James Shell

Feb 12, 2026

Ronnie James Shell, a devoted son, loving fiancé, and cherished father, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026, in Copperas Cove, Texas, at the age of 43. Born on February 12, 1983, in Killeen, Texas, Ronnie was a vibrant soul known for his hard-working nature, infectious laughter, and genuine kindness.

Throughout his life, Ronnie dedicated himself to his craft as a...

Nancy Sue Tidwell

Nancy Sue Tidwell

Feb 11, 2026

Nancy Sue Tidwell, age 75, of Lampasas, Texas, passed away on February 11, 2026.  She was born on October 15, 1950, in Lampasas, Texas, to Billie Jo Insall and Maggie Insall.

Services will be held at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel in Lampasas on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 11 am with visitation an hour prior.  Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.

Nancy...

Travis Aaron Ratcliff

Travis Aaron Ratcliff

Feb 9, 2026

Travis Aaron Ratcliff, born on December 10, 1944, in Dalton, Georgia, peacefully departed this life on February 9, 2026, in Belton, Texas. He lived a life marked by dedication, humor, and a profound love for his family and friends.

Travis proudly served his country as a Sergeant in the United States Army during a pivotal time in history, enlisting in November...

James C. "Buddy" Moore

James C. "Buddy" Moore

Feb 9, 2026

James Carrol Moore, known to all as "Buddy," was born on January 30, 1939, at home in Jollyville, Texas, to Otto and Ernestine Moore. He grew up in Round Rock, where he attended school and developed a lifelong love for sports. He played football, ran track, and carried that competitive spirit with him throughout his life. Buddy was raised alongside...

Nell Lane

Nell Lane

Feb 5, 2026

Nell Lane of Lampasas, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at the age of 96.  She was born on August 15, 1929, in Seagraves, Texas, to Bernard and Lenora Nash.

Services honoring Nell will be held on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at the Lampasas Methodist Church in Lampasas, Texas.  The service will begin at 11:00...

Ryan Christopher Anderson

Ryan Christopher Anderson

Feb 4, 2026

Ryan Christopher Anderson, 34, passed away on February 4, 2026, at his home in Killeen, Texas.  Ryan was born on February 12, 1991, in San Bernardino, California to Cathy Anderson and Ronald Rankin.

A Celebration of Life for Ryan will be held at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel in Lampasas, 201 E. Third St., Lampasas, TX on Friday, March 27, 2026, at 2...

Craig Rushing

Craig Rushing

Jan 28, 2026

Millard Craig Rushing, 81, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, in Killeen, Texas. He was born on November 8, 1944, in Brady, Texas to Millard Franklin and Emma Dean (Horne) Rushing.

The family will be greeting friends and relatives at his visitation at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel, 201 E. 3rd St, Lampasas, Texas, 4 pm to 6 pm, Monday, February 16,...

Lorraine Griggs

Lorraine Griggs

Jan 27, 2026

 "We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved Lorraine Griggs who left us on January 27, 2026, at the age of 89. Lorraine was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and friend who touched the hearts of many with her kindness and compassion. She was born on March 16,1936 in Memphis, Tennessee, where she spent much of her...

Russell Eugene Bussey

Russell Eugene Bussey

Jan 24, 2026

Russell Eugene Bussey, affectionately known as "Rusty," was born on January 26, 1963, in Shields Township, Illinois. He passed away on January 24, 2026, in Kempner, Texas, surrounded by the loving care of his family as he battled cancer.

Rusty was a dedicated professional, running a successful drywall finishing business for many years while leading a crew of workers with determination...

Carlos Francisco Vazquez

Carlos Francisco Vazquez

Jan 24, 2026

Carlos Francisco Vazquez, a beloved son, passed away on January 24, 2026, in Temple, Texas, at the age of 70. Born on August 17, 1955, in Tacoma, Washington, Carlos dedicated over 30 years of his life to his career as a mechanic, where he exemplified his expertise and commitment to his craft.

Before embarking on his career in mechanics, Carlos served...

Carl Mock

Carl Mock

Jan 23, 2026

Carl Mock, a remarkable individual whose free spirit and unwavering love for his family touched the lives of many, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2026, in Kempner, Texas. Born on August 16, 1956, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, he embraced life with an unmatched enthusiasm that will forever be cherished by those who had the pleasure of knowing him.

As an...