Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Lampasas & Copperas Cove in Texas.

Pauline Nelson

Pauline Nelson

Jan 19, 2026

Pauline Nelson, 88, of Lampasas, passed away peacefully at her home on January 19, 2026. She was born on January 1, 1938, in Lampasas to JD Ballard and Vera (Boase) Ballard.

Pauline was always on the go and kept herself busy with many hobbies, including reading, doing puzzles, attending sporting events, especially Badger sporting events, visiting the casino, cooking, and spending...

Kenneth Thomas

Kenneth Thomas

Jan 16, 2026

Kenneth David Thomas, a beloved man whose spirit resonated with the laughter and warmth he shared, passed away on January 16, 2026, at Baylor Scott & White in Temple, Texas. Born in Lancaster, California, on March 27, 1954, Ken lived a life filled with vibrant experiences, imparting joy and wisdom to all who were fortunate enough to cross his path.

Ken's...

Sarah Lynn Kilbourn

Sarah Lynn Kilbourn

Jan 15, 2026

Sarah Lynn Kilbourn passed away on the 15 of January 2026. She was loved and will be forever missed by her husband CJ Kilbourn, her sister Amy McCutchen, her father Ken Decker and Victor and Teresa Kilbourn.

Emma Elizabeth "Putzie" Schoenewolf Martin

Emma Elizabeth "Putzie" Schoenewolf Martin

Jan 14, 2026

Emma Elizabeth "Putzie" Schoenewolf Martin, 83, passed away on January 14, 2026, at her home in Lometa, Texas. She was born on May 5, 1942, in Gillespie County, Texas to Victor Hugo and Mary DeRose (Buttrill) Schoenewolf.

A Funeral Mass will be held at Church of the Good Shepherd, 411 W. Main St, Lometa, Texas 76853 on Thursday, January 29, 2026,...

Gary Raymond Fritz

Gary Raymond Fritz

Jan 13, 2026

Gary Raymond Fritz, age 68, passed away on January 13, 2026, at his home in Lampasas, TX.  Gary was born on September 4, 1957, at the US Army Hospital Neubrücke in Germany to Robert Allen Fritz and Gisela Dorothea Eichmann Fritz.

A memorial service will be held at Bertram First Baptist Church, located at 325 S. Gabriel St, Bertram, TX 78605,...

Stanley Wayne Cravatt

Stanley Wayne Cravatt

Jan 12, 2026

Stanley Wayne Cravatt, 78, of Austin, Texas, passed away on January 12, 2026.  He was a native Texan through and through, born in Austin on August 23, 1947, to Sidney Andrew Cravatt and Florine Miller Cravatt.  He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Sharon.

Stan is survived by his loving wife of thirty-seven years, Ann Graham, and four...

Yvonne Louise (Vidrine) Cook

Yvonne Louise (Vidrine) Cook

Jan 12, 2026

Yvonne Louise (Vidrine) Cook, age 67, passed away on January 12, 2026, at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Temple, Texas.  She was born on February 7, 1958, in Palo Alto, California, to Ambrose and Sara (Graham) Vidrine.

A Rosary will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 701 N. Key Ave., Lampasas, Texas, on Friday, February 6, 2026, at...

Sandra Bertha Alverson

Sandra Bertha Alverson

Jan 10, 2026

Sandra Bertha Alverson, a devoted mother, volunteer, and compassionate spirit, was born on June 5, 1937, in Albany, New York. She departed from this world on January 10, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, resilience, and unparalleled generosity.

Sandra’s quick intellect led a firm to hire her as a bookkeeper, a role that not only showcased her talents and determination...

Barbara Jan Millsap

Barbara Jan Millsap

Jan 10, 2026

Barbara Jan Millsap, 86, of Lampasas, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026.

A Rosary will be held at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel in Lampasas on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 6 pm; visitation will follow until 8 pm.  The Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church on Friday, January 16, 2026, at 10 am, with interment to follow...

Gary "Mo" Vance Mosier

Gary "Mo" Vance Mosier

Jan 8, 2026

Gary Vance Mosier, age 78, of Kempner, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on January 8, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on October 23, 1947, in Santa Anna, Texas, to Roy Vance Mosier (1902-1984) and Lucile Jurhee Reed Mosier (1919-1978), Gary's dedication to family was evident from a young age.  He and his sisters, Betty and Barbara, spent their...

Wilber Holt Jr.

Wilber Holt Jr.

Jan 2, 2026

In Loving MemoryIt's with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Wilber Holt Jr.(June) 75 yrs old of Copperas Cove TX. Wilber went home peacefully the morning of January 2, 2026. He's survived by wife Linda Holt of 44 yrs, 5 kids Meco D. Holt, Wilber M. Holt, Jairus Boyce/Holt, Nigel Holt, Shandedra Holt/Brooks, son in law Wendell Brooks,...

Ronwick Vann Broussard, Jr.

Ronwick Vann Broussard, Jr.

Jan 2, 2026

Ronwick Vann Broussard Jr., 62, passed away peacefully at his home in Cedar Park, Texas, on January 2, 2026.  He was born on September 3, 1963, in Houston, Texas, to Ernestine Hunt and Ronwick Vann Broussard Sr.

A viewing will be held at 3:00 p.m., followed by a memorial service at 4:00 p.m., on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Sneed-Carnley Funeral...

Ruth Anne Key Welch

Ruth Anne Key Welch

Dec 31, 2025

Ruth Anne Key Welch, 86, of Lampasas, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025.  She was born on March 24, 1939, in Austin, Texas, to James Richard Key II and Geraldine (Dumas) Key.

Anne married James Everett Welch in El Paso, Texas, on August 31, 1957.  She worked as an Administrative Secretary for El Paso ISD, Menaul Independent School in Albuquerque,...

Alice Humble

Alice Humble

Dec 31, 2025

Alice Humble, born on December 14, 1931, left us peacefully on December 31, 2025, in Copperas Cove, Texas. She was a devoted professional and a cherished family member, known to all as a kind and warm-hearted individual who dedicated her life to serving others.

For many years, she worked as a secretary for the drug and alcohol division on Fort Hood,...

Henry T. Sanchez

Henry T. Sanchez

Dec 28, 2025

Henry T. Sanchez, 74, of Lampasas, Texas, passed away on December 28, 2025, at Baylor Scott & White in Temple, surrounded by love.  He was born on October 10, 1951, to Sylvano Sanchez Sr. and Eluteria Torrez Sanchez.

Graveside services will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery at 2 pm on Saturday, January 10, 2026. 

A Celebration of Life will be held...

John Joseph Richardson

John Joseph Richardson

Dec 27, 2025

John Joseph Richardson, lovingly known as "Daddy" to his wife, Kay, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025, in Copperas Cove, TX.

John was born on November 2, 1948, in Lampasas, TX, to Joseph Berry and Doris (Stafford) Richardson.  He faithfully served his country in the US Navy on the USS Newport News (CA-148) during the Vietnam War.  His awards include...

Thomas Reeve Manning

Thomas Reeve Manning

Dec 26, 2025

Thomas Reeve Manning, 82, of Lampasas, died Friday, December 26, 2025, at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Temple, TX.  He was born January 4, 1943, in New York to parents Thomas Manning and Helen Reeve.

A celebration of life service will be held at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel in Lampasas on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 11 am. 

Thomas married Elisabeth...

Joe Sharp Blaylock

Joe Sharp Blaylock

Dec 26, 2025

On December 26, 2025, at the age of 97, Joe Sharp Blaylock passed away in Round Rock, Texas, surrounded by his family.

Joe was born in Granger, Texas, as the youngest child of seven to Harvey Charles Blaylock and Jettie Vesti (Raby) Blaylock.  He moved to Austin when he was four years old.  As a young boy, while he was in...

Lavonie "Vonnie" Hoozer Woods

Lavonie "Vonnie" Hoozer Woods

Dec 23, 2025

Lavonie "Vonnie" Hoozer Woods, 84, of Kingsland, Texas, passed away on December 23, 2025.  She was born on December 15, 1941, in Beaumont, Texas, to Earl and Hazel Smith Hoozer.

Vonnie was raised in Vidor, Texas, where she graduated from Vidor High School in 1960.  Shortly afterward, she proudly served her country in the United States Army.  Her military service ended...

Most Rev. Msgr. Anton Thai Trinh

Most Rev. Msgr. Anton Thai Trinh

Dec 17, 2025

Most Rev. Msgr. Anton Thai Trinh, a revered figure in the Catholic Church, passed away on December 17, 2025, in San Saba, Texas. His faith journey began in Sai-Gon, Vietnam, where he was born in 1956. Bishop Trinh was ordained by the late Bishop James Lykes, OFM, on Pentecost in 1990 at St. Peter's Church in Chicago, Illinois. Throughout his...