Local Obituaries for Lampasas & Copperas Cove in Texas.

Sep 5, 2016

Felipe Valles Jr., 87 of lampasas, TX died September 5, 2016 at Lampasas Nursing and rehabilitation Center. Felipe was born February 17, 1929 near Floresville, TX the son of Felipe Valles and Margarita (Hernandez) Valles. He married Elbira Martinez. They celebrated 49 years together. He worked for Herrmann Feed and Supply for over 20 years. Survivors include: wife, Elbira Valles...

Sep 5, 2016

Billy H. Adams, 89, of Killeen passed away on Monday, September 5, 2016. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at 10:00 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 2903 E. Rancier Ave in Killeen with interment following with full Military Honors at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery.

Billy was born...

Sep 4, 2016

Lother Albert Matthys, 97, went home to his Lord early Sunday morning, September 4th. Born February 20, 1919 to Helena and Otto Matthys, Jr., Lother lived his younger years on a cotton farm. A World War II veteran, Lother joined the United States Army Air Force (320th Bomb Group) in 1942 and served in England, North Africa, Sardinia, France and...

Sep 3, 2016

Vasily Y. Tarubarov, 77 of Evant, TX (formerly of Russia) died suddenly September 3, 2016 at home. Vasily was born January 8, 1939 in Petukova, Kaluga Russia. He worked as a mechanical engineer. He had lived in Evant, Texas for several years with his wife and daughter and son-in-law. He was a Christian. Survivors include: wife, Bella Tarubarov Daughter, Larisa...

Sep 1, 2016

David Lee Johnson, 86, of the Lampasas/Burnet area died Thursday, September 1, 2016 at home. David was born on November 16, 1929 in Georgetown Texas to Eric G. and Ann Johnson. He graduated from Austin High School in 1947 and became a member of the Texas National Guard. David learned how to build homes from his father and later took...

Aug 31, 2016

Waltroud Augustine “Inez” Tigner, age 76 of Copperas Cove, passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 in Copperas Cove.

Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Copperas Cove.

Waltroud was born on April 26,...

Aug 29, 2016

James W. Bowen, 50 of Lampasas, TX died August 29, 2016 at Arlington Memorial Hospital. James was born January 11, 1966 in Grapevine, TX the son of Oscar Frank and Janice (Brice) Frank. He worked as a pipefitter all over for large companies. He was a welder, certified in med gas. Supervisors requested they send James because his work was...

Aug 25, 2016

Elizabeth "Betty" Crittenden Tanner Dec 27, 1930 - Aug 25, 2016 Born in Port Arthur, Texas on Dec 27, 1930 to Charles Randolph Crittenden (32) and Winnie "Bee" Vivian Lyons (22). Her older brother Charles Jr was 1 years old when she was born and about 15 years later her sister Jean Ann was born. They lived in Port Arthur...

Aug 25, 2016

Daniel Arnette, age 50, of Killeen passed away in San Antonito, TX after a four year battle with leukemia. Funeral Services will be at 9:00 AM on Friday, September 2, 2016 at Scott’s Funeral Home of Copperas Cove with burial with full Military Honors following at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7 PM on Thursday...

Aug 22, 2016

Ray Dale Mathews, age 61, passed away on Monday, August 22, 2016 in Florence. Graveside Services will be 2:00 PM on Saturday, August, 27, 2016 at Garden of Memories Cemetery next to Calvary Baptist Church south of Killeen.

Ray was born on June 12, 1955 to Delmer and Doris Oliver Mathews in Brownwood, Texas. In 1966, his...

Aug 18, 2016

Robert L. Vincent, Jr. age 70 of Kempner passed away at his home on Thursday, August 18, 2016.

Memorial services with full military honors, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 26, 2016 at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen. The family will be meeting at 10:00 a.m. prior to the service at Scott’s...

Aug 17, 2016

Dayton LaFayette Carpenter, age 84 died August 17, 2016 at Seton Medical Center, Harker Heights, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. Dayton gave his body to Parkinson’s research in the hope of helping others. His remains will be returned to the family for private burial at Oak Hill Cemetery at a later date. Dayton was born September 1, 1931...

Aug 16, 2016

Nancy Young, age 74, of Kempner passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 in Temple. Graveside Services will be at 1:00 PM Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen. Visitation will be from 5-7 PM at Scott's Funeral Home in Copperas Cove.

Nancy was born on March 2, 1942 in Oakland, CA...

Aug 12, 2016

Mother Esther Lee Hicks entered into peaceful rest on Friday August 12, 2016. She was born in Lampasas, Texas on October 9, 1930 to Missionary Ruby Lee (Wilson) Hicks and Elder Thomas DeWitt Hicks, who preceded her in death. She was never married nor had children, but she helped so many young people during her lifetime. She worked over 30...

Aug 8, 2016

Nova Dell (Mrs. Joe D.) Harwell, 98, left this earth on August 8, 2016, at Park Place Manor, Belton, Texas. Nova was born January 19, 1918 in Hugo, Oklahoma to Lee and Bettie Gray. She had two older brothers, Earl and Carl Gray. They were an oil boom family and traveled all over the Southwest. Upon divorce of her mother...

Aug 8, 2016

Joe Loahman Wilson, 84 of Lampasas, Texas died Monday August 8, 2016 at his home. Joe was born May 4, 1932 in Leaday, Texas (Coleman County), the son of Earl Wilson and Agnes (MacNeil) Wilson. He finished High School in Aspermont, where he played football. He worked after high school at a grocery store and then joined the United States...

Jul 29, 2016

Vivian Marie Martin Prine, 62 passed away at her home in Lampasas and went to be with the Lord on Friday July 29th surrounded by her loving family. A memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday August 2nd at Faith Lutheran Church in Lampasas with Pastor Tim Oschner officiating. Vivian was born October 8, 1953 in San Angelo, Texas...

Jul 27, 2016

Franklin Sogandares-Bernal, professor, charmer, hunter, story teller and lecturer, was born May 12, 1931 in Ancon, Panama Canal Zone to Anastasio and Blanca Bernal Sogandares. While growing up in Panama he enjoyed fishing and hunting with his Uncle, and would help punch cows on his grandfather’s ranch. In 1951 after graduating high school in the Canal Zone, he moved to...

Jul 26, 2016

Haley Burden, age 83 of Copperas Cove, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at his home. Memorial services will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, July 31, 2016 at 5 Hills Cowboy Church, 139 CR 4630 in Kempner, with Pastor Robin Traweek officiating. Private family interment with military honors will be held at the Kempner Cemetery.

Jul 24, 2016

Donn Gilray, Sr. age, 78 of Kempner, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2016 in Temple.

Memorial services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, July 30, 2016 at the Grace United Methodist Church of Copperas Cove.  Private interment, with full military honors will be held at Copperas Cove City Cemetery.

Mr. Gilray was born...