Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Lampasas & Copperas Cove in Texas.

Bonnie P. Gholson

Bonnie P. Gholson

Sep 20, 2013

Bonnie Pearl Gholson, age 79, of Lampasas, TX died Friday September 20, 2013 at Metroplex Hospital in Killeen, TX. Bonnie was born August 9, 1934 in Cuthand, TX the daughter of Charlie E. Barnett and Aline (Ashcraft) Barnett. She married Eldon Gholson in 1960 and has been a member of the community for 46 years. Bonnie worked for LISD for...

James Larry Smart

James Larry Smart

Sep 6, 2013

James Larry Smart, age 61, of Lometa, TX died Friday September 6, 2013 at Girling Hospice in Round Rock, TX. Larry was born December 12, 1951 in Hamlin, TX the son of James Gideon Smart and Anna Elouise (Penny) Smart. He served in the U.S. Army and later went to work as a lineman for Hamilton County. Larry enjoyed fishing,...

Imadean Studdard

Imadean Studdard

Sep 4, 2013

Imadean (Dean) Studdard, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister, and Friend passed away Wednesday September 4, 2013. She was predeceased by her husband Henry Elvin Studdard and her only child, Gary Lee Studdard. She is survived by her three granddaughters Candace Studdard, Michelle Grossi, and Sherry Kelley and her daughter-in-law, Patsy, all of California. She leaves behind eight great-grandchildren, Elaine,...

Alice Mae Maasen

Alice Mae Maasen

Sep 1, 2013

Alice Mae Maasen, age 85 of Lampasas, TX died Sunday September 1, 2013 at a local nursing home. Alice was born November 8, 1927 in Hampton, IA the daughter of Edward Oehlert and Edna (Pickering) Oehlert. She was married to Ernest Maasen and he preceded her in death. Alice worked for the postal service for many years. She was also...

Lucia Ybarra

Lucia Ybarra

Aug 28, 2013

Lucia Ybarra, age 81 of Lampasas, TX died Wednesday August 28, 2013 at Seton Hospital in Harker Heights, Texas. Lucia was born December 15, 1931 in Koscusko, TX the daughter of Felipe Valles Sr. and Margarita (Hernandez) Valles. She was a member of the Guadalupanas, Eucharistic Ministries, and Cursillista. Lucia had been a resident of Lampasas since she was 9...

Kim Fidler

Kim Fidler

Aug 23, 2013

Kim Fidler, age 81 of Lampasas, TX died Friday August 23, 2013 at Rollins Brook Community Hospital in Lampasas, TX. Kim was born August 14, 1932 in Korea. She was a homemaker and loved playing golf. Survivors include: her brother-in-law; Brunson B. Fidler of Missouri Nephew; Dennis Fidler and his wife, Trudie of Lampasas, Texas Nieces; Carol Zahner of Florida...

Kerry Brian Marley

Kerry Brian Marley

Aug 23, 2013

Kerry Brian Marley, age 54 of Katy, TX died Friday August 23, 2013 while at work in Katy, TX. Kerry was born May 17, 1959 in San Saba, TX the son of Milford Tant Marley and Tommye Mae (January) Marley. He worked as a mechanic for a power company for 31 years. Survivors include: his mother; Tommye Marley Cobern of...

George William Reed Jr.

George William Reed Jr.

Aug 20, 2013

George William Reed Jr., 68, of Lometa left this earth on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 in Lampasas. Visitation will be at Sneed Funeral Chapel from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., on Thursday August 22, 2013. Graveside services will be on Friday, August 23, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at Center Cemetery near Lometa. George was born at Rollins Brook Hospital in Lampasas...

Lou Lemons

Lou Lemons

Aug 15, 2013

Mildred Louise (Lou) Lemons was born on April 29, 1935 in Brownwood, TX and died on August 15, 2013 in Navasota, TX. The daughter of Willis Hinkle Green and Willie Marene Anderson Green, she married T.S. Lemons Jr. on June 17, 1954. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two sons; Rusty and Rockie Lemons, and a...

Eddie Blake Jackson

Eddie Blake Jackson

Aug 15, 2013

Eddie Blake Jackson, age 56 of Lampasas, TX died Thursday August 15, 2013 at Metroplex Hospital in Killeen, TX. Eddie was born June 18, 1957 in Robstown, TX the son of Willie Jackson and Bobbie (Lampkin) Jackson. He grew up in Austin and Lampasas, spending the last several years in Lampasas. He served 3 years in the U.S. Army. Eddie...

Nina Lee Rasmussen

Nina Lee Rasmussen

Aug 11, 2013

Nina Lee Jones Rasmussen, 80, of Lampasas, died peacefully at her daughter's home on August 11, 2013 after a five month battle with cancer. Visitation will be Wednesday August 14, 2013 from 5-7 p.m. at Sneed Funeral Chapel. Funeral service Thursday August 15, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church. Nina Lee’s body will be cremated following the service....

Christine J. Wagner

Christine J. Wagner

Aug 11, 2013

Christine J. Wagner, age 80 of Lampasas, TX died Sunday August 11, 2013 at Regal Nursing and Rehabilitation. Christine was born May 12, 1933 in Colorado City, TX the daughter of Clyde Calaway and Pauline (McCarty) Calaway. She married Little Jack Wagner on May 7, 1950 in Wimberley, TX. Christine moved to Lampasas in 1962 where she was cashier for...

Marion "Thurmolene" Campbell

Marion "Thurmolene" Campbell

Aug 5, 2013

Marion Lois “Thurmolene “ Campbell, age 80 of Lometa, TX died Monday August 5, 2013 at her son’s home in Burnet, TX. Thurmolene was born May 30, 1933 in Lometa, TX the daughter of John Thurman Clark and Lois Josephine (Smith) Clark. She married Earl Henry Campbell July 19, 1952 and he preceded her in death. Thurmolene worked for Lometa...

Irma Soto Medrano

Irma Soto Medrano

Aug 4, 2013

Irma Soto Medrano, age 57 of Copperas Cove, TX died Sunday August 4, 2013 at Scott and White Hospital in Temple. Irma was born June 29, 1956 in San Saba, TX the daughter of Joe W. Soto and Gabina (Hernandez) Botello. She married Rudy Medrano Sr. and had lived in the area for many years. Irma had worked as a...

David Ray Smith

David Ray Smith

Aug 3, 2013

David Ray Smith, age 65 of Lampasas, TX died Saturday August 3, 2013 at Lampasas Nursing and Rehab. David was born December 11, 1947 in Lampasas, TX the son of Wilton “Bud” Smith and Marguerite (Baker) Smith. He graduated from Killeen High School, and went on to Stephen F. Austin State University, where he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in business....

George "Weldon" Kirby

George "Weldon" Kirby

Aug 1, 2013

Former Lometa Mayor George “Weldon” Kirby, 80, of Lometa died Aug. 1, 2013, in Granbury. Mr. Kirby was born June 27, 1933, in Lometa to Arthur Gaylian and Helen Margueritte Todd Kirby. They ranched in the Senterfitt community, as did the early Kirby settlers. Mr. Kirby grew up on the ranch and attended school in Lometa where he was class...

Terry Fowler

Terry Fowler

Aug 1, 2013

Terry Fowler passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2013 in Coryell County, Texas. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, August 5, 2013 at Scott's Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Hubert Austin officiating with burial following at the Copperas Cove City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-4 PM Sunday at the funeral home in Copperas Cove. Terry was...

Austin Andrew Shoemaker

Austin Andrew Shoemaker

Jul 31, 2013

Austin Andrew Shoemaker, age 21 of Lampasas, TX died Wednesday July 31, 2013 at his residence. Austin was born March 24, 1992 in Temple, TX the son of Marion J. Shoemaker and Nancy A. (Hamilton) Shoemaker. He worked as an I.T. Specialist and a part time radio announcer for KCYL. Austin lived in Lampasas his entire life. He was kind...

W.F. "Willie" McElroy Jr.

W.F. "Willie" McElroy Jr.

Jul 28, 2013

W.F. “Willie” McElroy Jr., age 75 of Lampasas, TX died Sunday July 28, 2013 at Metroplex Hospital in Killeen. Willie was born April 23, 1938 in Bell County, TX the son of W.F. McElroy Sr. and Mamie M. (Britton) McElroy. Willie married Dortha Louise Rudolph on November 27, 1968 and had lived in Lampasas most of his life. Survivors include:...

Betty Louise Mitchell

Betty Louise Mitchell

Jul 26, 2013

Betty Mitchell was born January 16, 1935 in Garnet Kansas to Randal and Mamie Bronson. She was raised in Leroy, Kansas. She was married to Robert Amos Mitchell in 1953. He preceded her in death. They had a wonderful marriage of 46 years. She had two daughters Roberta Ann Mitchell and Betty Mae Atkins. Roberta preceded her in death. Mrs....