Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Lampasas & Copperas Cove in Texas.

Shirley Jean Carlile

Shirley Jean Carlile

Oct 25, 2026

Shirley Jean Carlile, 90, passed away on October 25, 2026, at Lampasas Assisted Living in Lampasas, Texas. She was born on October 25, 1936, in Big Spring, Texas, to Ben and Aline Long.

Shirley grew up in San Saba, Texas. At 16, she married the love of her life, Jarvis Carlile, and had three children. They would remain happily married for...

Harrietta Joyce Bradford

Harrietta Joyce Bradford

Oct 25, 2026

A Yellow Rose of Texas, Harrietta “Joyce” Ruble Bradford has peacefully gone on to her well-earned glory after a long-fought illness. She was surrounded with her beloved family in her long-time home in Copperas Cove, Texas on October 25, 2026, just short of her 92nd birthday.

Joyce was born in Lawrenceburg, Indiana to Harry and Rosetta Criswell Ruble on November 15,...

Anne McLean

Anne McLean

Oct 24, 2026

Novis Annette McLean, lovingly known as Anne, was born on November 23, 1936, in Lampasas, Texas, to Curtis and Frances Bozarth.  She peacefully passed from this life on October 24, 2026.

A lifetime educator, Anne followed in her parents' footsteps, dedicating her life to teaching and making a difference in the lives of others. She graduated from high school in 1955...

Charles (Chuck) Wayne Reynolds

Charles (Chuck) Wayne Reynolds

Oct 23, 2026

Charles (Chuck) Wayne Reynolds, 79, passed away at Hill Country Nursing and Rehab in Lampasas, Texas.  He was born on June 3, 1947, in Decatur, Illinois, to Keith and Mary (Hunt) Reynolds.

At his request, there will be no services.

Chuck grew up in Lexington, KY.  He graduated from Lafayette High School.  After high school, he joined the Army for four years....

Naomi Green Berry

Naomi Green Berry

Oct 21, 2026

Naomi Green Berry, 100, of Lampasas, was called home by her heavenly father on October 21, 2026.

Naomi was born in Hamilton County near Evant on October 5, 1926, to Thomas Albert Green and Myrtle Williams Green.  She grew up in Hamilton County.  She married G.W. Berry on November 2, 1962, in Austin, Texas.  Naomi retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone Company...

Larry Don Williams

Larry Don Williams

Oct 21, 2026

Larry D. Williams, Lampasas County exotic game rancher in retirement, died suddenly at home on October 21, with his loving wife Julie by his side.  Larry was born on May 12, 1947, in Weston, Ohio, to Cameron and Ethel (Porter) Williams.  He graduated from Worthington Ohio High School in 1965.  During his time in high school, he played lacrosse and...

Angelica Rosa Palacios Hernandez

Angelica Rosa Palacios Hernandez

Oct 20, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Angelica Rosa Palacios Hernandez, who entered into eternal rest on October 20, 2026, at the age of 88.

Born on May 7, 1938, to Victor Palacios and Simona Hernandez, Angelica was a loving mother whose kindness, strength, generosity, and unwavering faith in Jesus touched the lives of all who knew...

Billye Louise Green

Billye Louise Green

Oct 18, 2026

Billye Green, 100, of Lometa, passed away on October 18, 2026, in Temple, TX.

Visitation will be held at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel in Lampasas on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, from 5 pm to 7 pm.  Funeral services will be at Lometa United Methodist Church on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 10:30 am with burial to follow at High Valley Cemetery. 

Billy was...

Roger L. DeWeese

Roger L. DeWeese

Oct 16, 2026

Roger L. DeWeese, 78, passed away on October 16, 2026.

The Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 10 am.  Graveside services at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery will follow at 2 pm.

The family is currently composing the obituary. 

Sue Ilah Bryant

Sue Ilah Bryant

Oct 15, 2026

Susan Ilah Bryant, lovingly known as Sue, passed away peacefully at her home on October 15, 2026, at the age of 87, surrounded by her beloved children.

Sue was born on March 4, 1939, in Jackson, Michigan, to Carl and Elaine Atkins.  She grew up in Bloomfield, New Jersey, where she graduated from high school in 1957.

Shortly after high school, Sue...

James Torbett (Harpo) Pierce

James Torbett (Harpo) Pierce

Oct 15, 2026

James Torbett "Harpo" Pierce, 84, passed away on October 15, 2026, in Waco, Texas.  He was born on November 19, 1941, in Lampasas, Texas, to Albert Torbett Pierce and Charlene Whitley Pierce.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Tobey Cemetery in Oakalla, Texas.

Harpo was raised in Naruna, Texas, in his early years,...

Craig L. Barton

Craig L. Barton

Oct 13, 2026

Craig L. Barton, age 72 of Copperas Cove, passed away on October 13, 2026. Services are pending at this time.

Craig Barton was born on May 28, 1954 in Cisco, TX to the late James T. and Claudia M. Cheshire Barton. He passed on October 13, 2026, in Copperas Cove. 

Tanya Denise Mattson

Tanya Denise Mattson

Oct 13, 2026

Tanya Denise Mattson passed away on October 13, 2026, in Temple, Texas, one day before her 57th birthday. She was born on October 14, 1969, in Bremerhaven, Germany.

Tanya will be remembered with love by her family and friends. She is survived by her daughter, Tabitha Mattson; her grandchildren, Edelyn Gonzalez and Aydan Calderon; and her sister, Tammy Gresham. She also...

Marjorie S Taylor

Marjorie S Taylor

Oct 5, 2026

Marjorie S. Taylor, née Schwalm, passed away on October 5, 2026, at the age of 81. She was born on November 6, 1944, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Marjorie will be remembered with love and respect by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her life began in Pittsburgh, where her story first took shape, and she carried that story throughout the...

Joe C. Acosta

Joe C. Acosta

Oct 5, 2026

Joe C. Acosta, 76, passed away on October 5, 2026, in Killeen, TX.  He was born on December 7, 1949, in Lyford, Texas, to Celia and Ignacio Acosta Sr.  Joe was raised in Lampasas from the age of 13 and later settled in Burnet, where he raised a beautiful family.

A Rosary will be recited at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel in Lampasas...

Bruce Lee Barney

Bruce Lee Barney

Oct 4, 2026

Bruce Lee Barney, 89, of Copperas Cove, Texas, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on October 4, 2026. He was born on June 1, 1937, in Gentry, Arkansas, and lived a life shaped by service, education, devotion to family, and a steady love for the people and places that mattered most to him.

Bruce graduated from Siloam Springs High...

Derek Wayne Chase

Derek Wayne Chase

Sep 30, 2026

Derek Wayne Chase, of Copperas Cove, Texas, passed away on September 30, 2026, on his 47th birthday, while in his home surrounded by family, Born on September 30, 1979, in Grinnell, Iowa, Derek fought valiantly for more than four years with colon cancer. His body was tired, but his strength, humor, and love for those around him remained part of...

Lisa Darlene Morgan

Lisa Darlene Morgan

Sep 29, 2026

Lisa Darlene Morgan, 59, passed away on September 29, 2026 peacefully at her home, surrounded by loved ones.  She was born on September 8, 1967, in Austin, Texas, to Buster and Seba (Wolfe) Morgan.

Memorial services will be held at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel in Lampasas on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 2 pm with visitation an hour prior.  Burial will follow...

Marilyn Olter

Marilyn Olter

Sep 27, 2026

It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beautiful beloved mother, Marilyn Olter. Though our hearts are saddened, we are grateful for the love, memories, and beautiful moments she gave us.

She was deeply loved and will forever be remembered for her strength, kindness, and unconditional love for her family. Her presence may be gone, but her love...

Francine Roberta Freeman

Francine Roberta Freeman

Sep 25, 2026

Ms. Francine Roberta Freeman, 73, passed away at her home in Dallas on September 25, 2026.  She was born on June 30, 1953, in Lampasas, Texas to Alvin and Frances Evangeline Cox Freeman.

Graveside services will be held at Watson Cemetery on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 3 pm.

Francine grew up in Lampasas, Texas.  She graduated from Lampasas High School in...