Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Lampasas & Copperas Cove in Texas.

Carl Dwayne Whitehead

Carl Dwayne Whitehead

Feb 10, 2025

Carl Dwayne Whitehead, 79, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025, at his home in Copperas Cove, Texas.  He was born on September 11, 1945, in Orange, Texas to Joseph Cullen and Garvis Lowery Whitehead.

Graveside services will be held at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen, TX, at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.

Carl grew up in...

Carl Mueller

Carl Mueller

Feb 10, 2025

Carl Mueller, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away on February 10, 2025, in Kempner, Texas, at the age of 76. He was born on March 29, 1948, in St. Louis, Missouri.

Carl entered the computer industry between the inventions of the integrated circuit and the floppy disk. He dedicated much of his life to the computer industry,...

Don Davis

Don Davis

Feb 10, 2025

Donald Jackson Davis, 85, passed away on February 10, 2025, in Lampasas, Texas.

Don was born on September 17, 1939, on the Davis Ranch to W. Forrest Davis and C. Roberteen Kendrick Davis.  Don grew up with a strong sense of family and community.  He was active in the FFA where he showed sheep and steers.  He graduated from Briggs High...

Jean-Pierre Georges Patrick Chastagnol

Jean-Pierre Georges Patrick Chastagnol

Feb 8, 2025

Jean-Pierre Georges Patrick Chastagnol passed away unexpectedly at his home on February 8, 2025.  JP was born on July 1, 1959, to Georges Jean Chastagnol and Marie Josephe Therese Augustine Foret in Boulogne-Billancourt, France.  He had four older sisters.

JP served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in England.  After his mission, he worked for the...

Richard Akridge, Jr.

Richard Akridge, Jr.

Feb 8, 2025

Rev. Paul Richard Akridge, Jr., 62, passed away on February 8, 2025, at his home in Lampasas, Texas after many years of battling illness.  He was born on September 28, 1962, in Ashburn, Georgia to Paul and Anne (Pate) Akridge.

A graveside service will be held at School Creek Cemetery on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at 3 pm.

Richard grew up in...

Nelda Faye Vann

Nelda Faye Vann

Feb 2, 2025

Nelda Faye Vann went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 2, 2025, surrounded by her family.  She was born on November 7, 1932, in Lampasas, Texas to Guy Willis and Clara Black Reding.

A service to celebrate Nelda's life will be held at First Street Church of Christ, 201 W. First St, Lampasas, TX, on Saturday, February...

Sulynn E. Bledsoe

Sulynn E. Bledsoe

Jan 31, 2025

Sulynn Elliott Bledsoe, 74, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025, at her home in Lampasas, Texas.  She was born on May 1, 1950, in Odessa, Texas to Jimmie Franklin and Peggy Hale Elliott.

Memorial Services will be held at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel Lampasas on Friday, February 7, 2025, at 2 pm with visitation an hour prior.

Sulynn grew up in Iraan,...

Michael Christopher Maldonado

Michael Christopher Maldonado

Jan 29, 2025

Michael Christopher "Big Mike" Maldonado, 51, of Lampasas, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Advent Health Central Texas in Killeen.

The rosary will be recited at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel Lampasas on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at 6 pm with visitation to follow until 8 pm.  The Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church on Friday, February...

LaDell Walker

LaDell Walker

Jan 28, 2025

LaDell Walker, 70, of Lampasas, passed away at her home surrounded by family on Tuesday, January 28, 2025.

Memorial services will be held at Adamsville Baptist Church on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 11 am.

Marcia LaDell Walker was born in Lampasas County, TX, on August 14, 1954, to Ardell and Viola (Adams) Stiles. She grew up in the Topsey area. She...

Karla Ann Vinson

Karla Ann Vinson

Jan 28, 2025

Karla Ann Bracewell Vinson, 72, passed away on January 28, 2025, at her home, in Lometa, TX.  The family will be greeting friends and relatives at First Baptist Church of Lometa (207 W. Main St, Lometa, TX 76853) on Sunday at 12:30 pm for a meal, visitation will start at 1 pm and services to follow at 2 pm.  Burial...

Sherry K Field

Sherry K Field

Jan 27, 2025

Sherry Field, a vibrant soul whose spirit touched everyone she encountered, passed away on January 27, 2025, in Lampasas, Texas, after a courageous five-year battle with cancer. Born on June 13, 1957, in Illinois, Sherry lived a life rich in love, laughter, and a profound dedication to those she cherished.

Sherry was a remarkable woman whose diverse career journey reflected her...

Jeff N. Cox

Jeff N. Cox

Jan 26, 2025

Jeffrey Neal Cox, age 70, passed away on January 26, 2025, at Scott & White Hospital in Waco, TX.  Jeff was born on December 21, 1954, in Lampasas, TX to Malford E. Cox and Nelda Jean Mullins Cox.

A visitation will be held at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel, 201 E. 3rd St, at 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 8, 2025. Burial will...

Mary Jane Baxter

Mary Jane Baxter

Jan 24, 2025

Mary Jane (MJ) Fretwell Baxter, 91 years young, passed away peacefully at her home on January 24, 2025.

She was born in Chicago, Illinois, and moved to Texas with her family at a young age.  At just 17, she married and moved to Baxter Ranch in Bend, Texas, where she built a legacy of love, family, and service.  Mary Jane had...

William James Dumas

William James Dumas

Jan 22, 2025

William James Dumas, known to many as Jim, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2025, just days shy of his 94th birthday.

Born and raised in Izoro, Texas, James graduated from Lampasas High School in 1948.  He went on to attend Tarleton State College and later transferred to Texas A&M University, where he graduated in 1952 with a degree in Agricultural...

Floyd "Steve" Stephen Cox

Floyd "Steve" Stephen Cox

Jan 21, 2025

Floyd Stephen Cox, 54, passed away on January 21, 2025, at Caraday of Lampasas in Lampasas, TX.  He was born on December 26, 1970, in Lampasas to H.A. Cox and Connie Ruth Elkins Cox.

Graveside services will be held at Bethel Cemetery in Burnet County at 2:00 pm on Thursday, January 30, 2025.  Following the service there will be dessert, coffee,...

James Maurice Sharbeno

James Maurice Sharbeno

Jan 20, 2025

James Maurice Sharbeno, a beloved retired fireman, was born on September 3, 1970, in Shreveport, Louisiana. He passed away on January 20, 2025, in Killeen, Texas, surrounded by those who loved him.

James was not only known for his dedicated service in the fire department, but he also served briefly as a medic in the military, where he met his beloved...

Kacee Dawn Best

Kacee Dawn Best

Jan 20, 2025

Kacee Dawn Best, 17, passed away on January 20, 2025, in Lampasas, TX.  Kacee was born on February 22, 2007, in Gillette, WY to Dusty and Tammy (Veal) Best.

A memorial service will be held at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel, 201 E. 3rd St., Lampasas, TX on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at noon.

Kacee grew up in Gillette, Wyoming, and later moved to...

George Madison Roseberry III

George Madison Roseberry III

Jan 20, 2025

George Madison Roseberry III, 80, of Lampasas, passed away at home on Monday, January 20, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on June 15, 1944, to George Madison Roseberry, Jr. and Doris Jean Roseberry in Temple, TX.

Memorial visitation will be held at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel Lampasas on Saturday, February 1, 2025, from 3 to 5 p.m.

George lived...

Elliot Glen Pope

Elliot Glen Pope

Jan 19, 2025

Elliot Glen Pope, 59, passed away on January 19, 2025, at his home in Lampasas, Texas.  He was born on May 21, 1965, in Fort Worth, Texas to Philip and Anita Pope.

Funeral services will be held at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel Lampasas on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at 3pm with visitation an hour prior.  Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. 

Elliot...

Geraldine Smith Tongish

Geraldine Smith Tongish

Jan 19, 2025

Geraldine Smith Tongish, 87, passed away on January 19, 2025, at Lampasas Assisted Living.

Graveside services will be held at Gillum Cemetery in Oakalla on Friday, January 24, 2025, at 2 pm.

Geraldine was born on October 31, 1937, in Oakalla to Marvin and Charity (Queen) Smith.  She grew up and went to school in Oakalla.  She then attended Jackson Business College...