Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Lampasas & Copperas Cove in Texas.

Eldon Allen Gholson

Eldon Allen Gholson

Jul 28, 2025

Eldon Allen Gholson, 86, of Lampasas, passed away Monday, July 28, 2025.  He was born on January 2, 1939, in Hamilton, TX, to James and Amy (Young) Gholson.

Visitation will be held at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel in Lampasas on Sunday, August 3, 2025, from 5 pm to 7 pm.  Services will be held on Monday, August 4, 2025, at 10 am,...

Ernestine Moorer

Ernestine Moorer

Jul 24, 2025

Ernestine Moorer, a beloved member of her community since 1974, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2025, in Copperas Cove, Texas, at the age of 87. Born on February 25, 1938, in Mobile, Alabama, Ernestine lived a life marked by compassion, dedication, and service to others.

Ernestine married Eugene Moorer in Pascagoula, MS, April 2, 1955, forming a bond that created...

Wayland Smith

Wayland Smith

Jul 20, 2025

Wayland Smith, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and treasured friend, passed away on July 20, 2025, in Copperas Cove, Texas. Born on September 27, 1940, in Sweetwater, Texas, Wayland lived a life rich in love, commitment, and accomplishments that extended far beyond his remarkable 42-year career with the Army's Operational Test Command. Memorial services are scheduled for 10:00...

Michael Dean Fox

Michael Dean Fox

Jul 19, 2025

Michael Dean Fox, age 81, passed away on July 19, 2025, in his hometown of Lampasas, Texas.

Born on January 9, 1944, to Joe Henry Fox, Jr. and Bettye Jo Miller, Michael was a true Lampasas native through and through.  He graduated from Lampasas High School in 1962 and began a journey marked by passion, service, and a deep love for...

Linda Lea Hutchinson

Linda Lea Hutchinson

Jul 17, 2025

Linda Hutchinson's unwavering faith led her peacefully to the open arms of Jesus on July 17th in her home, surrounded by family.  A joyful reflection of life, not mourning, is how Linda wanted her family and friends to celebrate her departure from this world.

Linda was born December 14, 1941, in Taylor, TX, to Morris and Modine Flaningan.  She grew up...

Linda Ann Cox

Linda Ann Cox

Jul 15, 2025

Linda Ann Cox, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, departed this world on July 15, 2025, in Lampasas, Texas. Born on September 11, 1946, in Burnet, Texas, Linda lived a life marked by her unwavering faith, her love for family, and her commitment to serving others.

Linda graduated from Bertram High School in 1965, and shortly thereafter married Roy...

Darlene Mae Sobberi Smith

Darlene Mae Sobberi Smith

Jul 11, 2025

Darlene Smith, affectionately known as Dee, passed away on July 11, 2025, at Advent Health in Killeen, Texas. Born on January 13, 1937, she led a life marked by compassion, dedication, and a commitment to serving others. A memorial service will be held on July 24, 2025, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Copperas Cove, Texas, beginning at 11:00 AM,...

Myrna Catherine Bozarth

Myrna Catherine Bozarth

Jul 11, 2025

Myrna Catherine Bozarth, 88, passed away on July 11, 2025, at Advent Health Rollins Brook Hospital in Lampasas, TX.  She was born on December 11, 1936, in Belton, TX, to Shelby Medart and Margaret Morgan. 

Services will be held at Central Christian Church, 204 S. Broad St., Lampasas, on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.  Interment will follow at Oak...

Robert "Bob" Frank Freyer

Robert "Bob" Frank Freyer

Jul 9, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert Frank Freyer, lovingly known as Bob, who left this world peacefully in his sleep on July 9, 2025, in Copperas Cove, Texas. Born on November 26, 1946, in Newark, New Jersey, Bob's life was a testament to resilience and the power of love.

Bob dedicated many years of his...

Aubrey Leonard Rodgers, Jr.

Aubrey Leonard Rodgers, Jr.

Jul 8, 2025

Aubrey Leonard Rodgers Jr, 90, passed away on Tuesday July 8, 2025 at Lampasas Assisted Living in Lampasas, Texas. He was born on October 3, 1934 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Aubrey Leonard Rodgers Sr and Francis Nola Griffey Rodgers.

A memorial service will be held at Vinyard Funeral Home 1011 4thSt Floresville, Texas 78114 at 3pm Saturday July 19, 2025....

Yvonne Marla McAfee "Abadee"

Yvonne Marla McAfee "Abadee"

Jul 6, 2025

Yvonne Marla McAfee, affectionately known as “Abadee,” was born on June 16, 1960, in Junction City, Kansas, and departed this life on July 6, 2025, in Lampasas, Texas. Throughout her journey, Yvonne devoted herself to lifting others through her work as a CASA advocate, daycare provider, and business owner, offering boundless compassion, understanding, and unwavering dedication to the children and...

Ronnie Alexander

Ronnie Alexander

Jul 3, 2025

Kenneth "Ronnie" Alexander passed away on July 3, 2025.  He was born on September 4, 1944, in Hamilton, Texas, to Marvin and Lowell Alexander.

Ronnie was a longtime resident and business owner in Lampasas.  A lifelong mechanic, he established Ronnie's Truck Service in 1982 and would later branch out into the trucking industry with Alexander Trucking.  After 37 years in business,...

Harold (Ray) Raymond Hollister, Sr.

Harold (Ray) Raymond Hollister, Sr.

Jun 29, 2025

Harold Raymond (Ray) Hollister, Sr. was born on February 3, 1925, at home in East Rush, Pennsylvania, to Herman and Josephine (Pierson) Hollister.  After residing in East Rush for over 96 years, Ray moved to live with his son in Lampasas, Texas, where he died peacefully on June 29, 2025.  He was the fifth of nine siblings and the last...

William (Bill) L. Kohl

William (Bill) L. Kohl

Jun 27, 2025

William (Bill) Leonard Kohl, 89, of Lampasas, passed away on June 27, 2025.

Memorial services for Mr. Kohl will be planned at a later date. 

The family is currently composing the obituary. 

Kenneth Thomas

Kenneth Thomas

Jun 27, 2025

Kenneth Thomas, born on July 6, 1948, in Manchester, Kentucky, departed this life on June 27, 2025, at Scott & White Hospital. Kenneth's journey through life was punctuated by quiet determination, service to his country, and a genuine connection with the community around him.

A proud veteran, Kenneth devoted 20 years of his life to the Army. His tours took him...

Glenda Jo Shoemaker

Glenda Jo Shoemaker

Jun 27, 2025

Glenda Jo Shoemaker, a beloved member of her community and an adored matriarch in her family, was born on November 27, 1951, in Burnet, Texas. She passed away peacefully on June 27, 2025, in Killeen, Texas, leaving a legacy filled with love and dedication.

Primarily known as a homemaker, Glenda's nurturing spirit extended beyond the walls of her home to her...

Melinda Jane (Born) Wagner

Melinda Jane (Born) Wagner

Jun 24, 2025

Melinda Jane (Born) Wagner passed away unexpectedly at the age of 82 in Lampasas, Texas.

The oldest of four children, she was born in Evanston, Illinois, to Richard and Jane Born.  She grew up in Wilmette and attended New Trier High School.  From there, she attended Beloit College in Wisconsin and pledged Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.  Later, she attended Moser Secretarial...

Hyman Izbicki

Hyman Izbicki

Jun 24, 2025

Hyman Izbicki, of Lampasas, Texas, lost his 4-year battle with cancer on June 24, 2025.  He was born on May 14, 1951, in Barletta, Italy, to Abraham and Rosa Izbicki.

The family immigrated to the United States in 1956.  They initially lived in Chicago and later settled in Sioux City, Iowa.  Hyman enlisted in the Army after high school and obtained...

Aaron Matthew Fussell

Aaron Matthew Fussell

Jun 24, 2025

Aaron Matthew Fussell passed away tragically in a car accident on his 34th birthday, June 24, 2025.  He was born on June 24, 1991, in Kerrville, TX, to Derrill Fussell and Phyllis Dowe.

The family will be greeting friends and relatives for a visitation at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel, 201 E. 3rd St., from 10 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 1,...

Sharon Rae McGehee

Sharon Rae McGehee

Jun 24, 2025

Sharon Rae McGehee, 81, died on June 24, 2025, at her home in Lampasas, TX.

Services will be held at First Baptist Church in Lampasas on Monday, June 30, 2025, at Noon with visitation an hour prior.  Interment will be at Greenwood Memorial Park in Fort Worth.

Sharon was born on March 10, 1944, in Kermit, TX, to Raymond Ray and Myrtle...