Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Lampasas & Copperas Cove in Texas.

John B. Patton

John B. Patton

Mar 17, 2026

John B. Patton, a gentle soul whose kindness touched all who knew him, passed away on March 17, 2026, in Killeen, Texas, due to complications of diabetes. Born on August 26, 1971, in Upland, California, John lived a life marked by quiet strength, unwavering love, and a uniquely tender heart.

John's journey was one enriched by both his professional dedication and...

W.A. Nuckles

W.A. Nuckles

Mar 17, 2026

William Aaron "W.A." Nuckles, 90, of Lampasas, passed away on March 17, 2026, surrounded by loved ones at home. He was Rollins Brook Hospital's third baby born on April 19, 1935, in Lampasas to Lucille Champion Nuckles and Joseph Aaron Nuckles.

W.A. grew up in the Unity Community and attended Unity School and graduated from Lampasas High School in 1954. He...

Robert Eugene Marquis

Robert Eugene Marquis

Mar 15, 2026

Robert Eugene Marquis, a loving family man, skilled diesel mechanic, and gifted nature photographer, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2026, in Kempner, Texas. Born on July 21, 1955, in Ridgecrest, California, Robert lived a life marked by dedication, creativity, and a deep passion for the outdoors.

From an early age, Robert found joy in the natural world, a love that blossomed...

Donald Glenn Johnson

Donald Glenn Johnson

Mar 10, 2026

Donald Glenn Johnson of Lampasas passed away on March 10, 2026.

Glenn was a proud Vietnam veteran who served his country with courage, grit, and a strong sense of duty. During his service, he earned numerous honors, including the Air Medal with 16 Oak Leaf Clusters and the “V” Device for Valor, awarded for acts of heroism in combat. It stands...

Claude "Bubba" Frank Cannon III

Claude "Bubba" Frank Cannon III

Mar 8, 2026

Claude Frank Cannon III, affectionately known as "Bubba," was a remarkable individual whose legacy will be cherished by all who knew him. Born on August 3, 1945, in Houston, Texas, Bubba embodied the spirit of a true cowboy, yet his contributions extended past the realm of ranch life.  After passing on March 8, 2026, in Lometa Texas, his family and...

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...

Joan Mary Knox

Joan Mary Knox

Mar 1, 2026

Joan was born on November 17, 1938 at home in Getzville NY. As a child, her family moved to Ocean City, NJ where her family owned Holtz Boat Works and Basin company. Joan was phone operator for Jersey Bell and that is how she met the love of her life, Don. She would connect him to his mother's phone in...

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...

Tracy Alan Friedlander

Tracy Alan Friedlander

Feb 19, 2026

Tracy Alan Friedlander, 79, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2026, at his home in Lampasas, Texas.  He was born on February 27, 1946, in Luzerne, Pennsylvania, to Irving and Letha Dorothy (Lee) Friedlander.  Tracy was cremated, and a celebration of his life will be held at Bar 17 Ranch, 2384 County Road 2315, Lampasas, Texas, on March 21, 2026,...

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...