Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Lampasas & Copperas Cove in Texas.

Mary Ann Allen

Mary Ann Allen

Jul 14, 2014

Mary Ann Allen, age 76, died Monday July 14, 2014 at Springs Oaks Nursing ad Rehab. Mary was born August 7, 1937 in Terra Haute, Indiana, the daughter of Ralph Freeman Muncie and Lista Ann (Camp) Muncie. Mary worked as a nurse’s aid for some time. She loved listening to music and collecting Elvis Presley memorabilia. Mary spent most of...

Randy Cooke

Randy Cooke

Jul 12, 2014

Randy Cooke, 48, passed away on July 12, 2014 in Copperas Cove. Funeral Services will be at 2:00 PM on  Friday, July 19, 2014 at Scott's Funeral Home of Copperas Cove. Visitation will be on Thursday, July 18, 2014 from 5-7 PM. Following the services he will be cremated. Randy was born on October 4, 1965 to the late SGM Johnnie...

Randolph Moore

Randolph Moore

Jul 10, 2014

Randolph (Randy) Moore, age 66 of Oakalla, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2014 in Temple. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at the First Baptist Church of Kempner, with Rev. Don Casper officiating.  Burial will follow at 12:00 Noon at Restland Cemetery in Gatesville.  The family will receive visitors from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday,...

Mikki Cooper-Trantham

Mikki Cooper-Trantham

Jul 4, 2014

Mikki Gayle Cooper Trantham passed away peacefully July 4th 2014. She was born on December 6th 1957 to George Gilbert and Alma Louise Trammel. Mikki is survived by her husband of 14 years Rusty Trantham, her sister Kathy Howard and bothers Troy Trammel, Robert Meyers and Jimmy Melton. She is also survived by her son Paul and wife Joy Cooper,...

Allen Chance

Allen Chance

Jun 30, 2014

Allen Chance, age 76 of Lampasas, TX died Monday June 30, 2014 at his home. Allen was born July 10, 1937 in Steubenville, OH the son of Alphonso Chance and June Charlotte (Butler) Chance. He married Judith Knox in 1988 and had worked in the aerospace industry for many years, most recently in engineering. Allen was a member of Maxdale...

Linda Gamble

Linda Gamble

Jun 30, 2014

Linda Joyce Gamble, age 74 of Lampasas, TX died Monday June 30, 2014 at her home. Linda was born November 10, 1939 in Hopkinsville, KY the daughter of Arnold Durwood Gilliland and Allie Maude (Marquess) Gillialand. She married Wayne Gamble in March 1972. Linda graduated from Tennessee Wesleyan and earned a master’s degree in library science from University of Tennessee....

Darren Chapman

Darren Chapman

Jun 27, 2014

Darren Jay Chapman, 43, of Kempner passed away on Friday, June 27, 2014. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at Scott’s Funeral Home of Copperas Cove with Dr. Jim Spurgeon officiating. Burial will follow at the Copperas Cove City Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6-8 PM on Monday at Scott’s Funeral Home...

Rebecca Hammack

Rebecca Hammack

Jun 27, 2014

Rebecca Ann Hammack, 41, passed away on June 27, 2014 at her home in Killeen surrounded by her family and friends. A gathering of friends and family will be from 10-12 Noon on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at Scott’s Funeral Home of Copperas Cove. Graveside Services will follow at 12:30 PM at  Smith Cemetery in Kempner with Ken Shirley officiating. There...

Ralph J Smith

Ralph J Smith

Jun 22, 2014

Ralph J. Smith, age 62 of Lampasas, TX died June 22, 2014 at Lampasas Nursing and Rehabilitation. Ralph was born December 19, 1951 in Rigby, Idaho the son of Ralph Smith and Ethel Fay (McRae) Smith. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. Ralph was also a member of the Adamsville Volunteer Fire Department and a resident of Lampasas for the last...

Hal Curtis Bozarth

Hal Curtis Bozarth

Jun 22, 2014

Hal Curtis Bozarth, 73 of Lampasas, TX died Sunday June 22, 2014 at his home. Hal was born March 25, 1941 in Lampasas the son of Curtis Franklin Bozarth and Frances (Williams) Bozarth. He grew up in Lampasas and graduated from Lampasas High School and went to receive an undergraduate degree from Texas Christian University and a graduate degree from...

John Thomas "JT" Gribble

John Thomas "JT" Gribble

Jun 21, 2014

John Thomas “JT” Gribble, 94 John Thomas “JT” Gribble of Granbury, Texas, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday evening, June 21, 2014, surrounded by loved ones. JT was born on October 30, 1919 to Ruby Mary Lea (Kirby) Gribble & Felix Levi Gribble in Lometa, Texas. After completing his secondary education, he worked in Dallas at North American...

Frank Julian Medina

Frank Julian Medina

Jun 19, 2014

Frank Julian Medina, age 74 of Lampasas, TX died June 19, 2014 at his home. Frank was born January 9, 1940 in Lampasas, TX the son of Mike Medina and Margaret Medina. Frank grew up in Lampasas and attended St. Mary’s Catholic School and Lampasas public schools. He married Nora Sherry Barrera and was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic...

Roy Dexter Bassinger

Roy Dexter Bassinger

Jun 17, 2014

Roy Dexter (Coach) Bassinger, longtime resident of Orange, Texas, died peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his family on June 17, 2014. He was born January 1, 1928 to H.L. and Sallie Belle Bassinger in Mertens, Texas. He discovered his passion for sports in the 5th grade and was involved in sports throughout his life. He played football in high...

John D. Metheny

John D. Metheny

Jun 14, 2014

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Metheny. He slipped away from us on the morning of June 14 at his home in Lampasas surrounded by family. Born Johnny Dean Metheny on January 15, 1957 to Robert and Ryuko Metheny of Colorado Springs, he was later blessed with a second mother when Robert remarried Virginia...

Edward Hermann, Sr.

Edward Hermann, Sr.

Jun 14, 2014

Eddie Hermann, 41, of Belton passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2014 in Temple. A visitation will be held on Sunday, June 22, 2014 from 2-5 PM at Scott’s Funeral Home of Copperas Cove. After visitation cremation will follow at a later time. Eddie was born on July 8, 1972 in Honolulu, Hawaii to Douglas Charles Hermann, Sr. and Darleene...

Harry L Hendrix Jr.

Harry L Hendrix Jr.

Jun 13, 2014

Harry Leonard Hendrix Jr., departed this life on Friday June 13, 2014, while helping a neighbor. Harry was born October 6, 1936 in Port Arthur, TX the son of Harry Leonard Hendrix and Mary Susan (Crockett) Hendrix. He grew up and graduated from high school in Port Arthur, then served honorably in the United States Marine Corp for 3 years...

Byrla M Musick

Byrla M Musick

Jun 11, 2014

Byrla M. Musick, age 78 of Lampasas, TX died Wednesday June 11, 2014 at her home. Byrla was born October 22, 1935 in Lampasas the daughter of Victor Morris and Bea (French) Morris. She graduated from Lampasas High School where she was a cheerleader. Byrla married and started a family and had lived in Teaxs,California, Arizona before moving back to...

Reid Baize Schaub

Reid Baize Schaub

Jun 9, 2014

Reid Baize Schaub, 77 of Lampasas passed away at home surrounded by his family Monday, June 9, 2014. Reid was born March 5, 1937 in Gatesville, TX the son of Herman August Schaub and Quimma Pearl (Baize) Schaub. He grew up in Gatesville and graduated High School there in 1955. He attended Texas Tech University and later attended ministerial training...

Tammy Mercado

Tammy Mercado

May 31, 2014

Tammy Lee Mercado, age 33 of Lampasas, TX died Saturday May 31, 2014 as a result of injuries sustained in a car accident. Tammy was born October 13, 1980 in Lampasas, TX the daughter of Keith Nightingale and Diane (Guthrie) Nightingale. Tammy worked as an EMT. She had lived in Lampasas for most of her life. Survivors include her parents,...

Curtis Peterson

Curtis Peterson

May 30, 2014

Curtis Lee “Pete” “Tubby” Peterson, age 61 of Copperas Cove, TX died Friday, May 30, 2014 at his home. Curtis was born February 12, 1953 in Maddock, ND the son of Oluf Thoruold Peterson and Marnie Freda (Deede) Peterson. Curtis was a retired MSG in the U.S. Army. His military awards include: Rifle Marksman Badge, Pistol Expert Badge, Drill Sergeant...