Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Lampasas & Copperas Cove in Texas.

Tommy Geddes

Tommy Geddes

Nov 25, 2012

Thomas Ray Geddes, 80, of Lampasas, Texas, passed away November 25, 2012 at Lampasas Nursing-Rehab. Tommy was born November 18, 1932 in Lampasas, Texas the son of Charlie Geddes and Ruth (Logan) Geddes. He worked as a construction worker for a local contractor. Tommy loved welding and raising sheep. He was a resident of Lampasas for most of his life....

Avery Libby

Avery Libby

Nov 25, 2012

Avery Marie Libby was born and passed away on November 25, 2012 on Ft. Hood at Darnall Army Medical Center. A Rosary will be held at 7:00 PM on Thursday, November 29, 2012 at Scott’s Funeral Home of Copperas Cove. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, November 30, 2012 at Holy Family Catholic Church...

Greenlee Pistol Guthrie

Greenlee Pistol Guthrie

Nov 20, 2012

Greenlee Pistol Guthrie was delivered stillborn November 20, 2012 at Metroplex Hospital in Killeen, TX. Survivors include: Parents; David Nelson and Becca Guthrie of Lampasas 4 brothers; David, Hoss, Thomas, Wyatt 4 sisters; Hanna, Erynn, Rylee, Madyson Grandparents; Gene and Andrea Hinson Sally and James Porter Aunts and uncles; Tammy and Chris Fagan Lynda and Tony Coates Lois and Oral...

Wayne E Bell

Wayne E Bell

Nov 18, 2012

Wayne Edward Bell, 73, of Lampasas, Texas, passed away November 18, 2012 at his home. Wayne was born May 21, 1939 in Lott, Texas the son of Floyd E. Bell and Laura (Gunn) Bell. Wayne served in the United States Navy for 9 years, and the United States Air Force for 19 years. He served in Vietnam in 1967 and...

Alfred Harvey Frank

Alfred Harvey Frank

Nov 16, 2012

Alfred Harvey Frank Jr., 66, of Lampasas, Texas, passed away November 16, 2012 at Cornerstone Hospital in Austin. Alfred was born November 30, 1945 in Lampasas, Texas the son of Alfred William Frank and Evelyn Louise (Ivy) Frank. Alfred was a construction worker. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and was a resident of Lampasas all of his life. Survivors include:...

Steven Andrew Moreno

Steven Andrew Moreno

Nov 13, 2012

Steven Andrew Moreno, 21, of Llano, Texas, passed away November 13, 2012 at Llano Hospital. Steven was born March 23, 1991 in Lampasas, TX the son of Christopher John Moreno and Cheryl Crosley. He graduated from Lampasas High School. He worked in Llano, TX at Sonic as the Associate Manager. Steven married Jennifer Martin on August 3, 2012. Survivors include:...

Robert Earl McIlroy Jr.

Robert Earl McIlroy Jr.

Nov 13, 2012

Robert Earl McIlroy Jr., 81, of Adamsville, Texas, passed away November 13, 2012 at Rollins Brook Community Hospital. Robert was born February 27, 1931 in Houston, TX the son of Robert Earl McIlroy Sr. and Agnes Amelia (Schoenfeldt) McIlroy. He graduated from Katy High School in Katy, TX in 1949. In 1953 he graduated from Baylor University where he was...

Sam E Potts

Sam E Potts

Nov 11, 2012

Longtime Lampasas resident Sammie “Sam” Edward Potts, 82, died Sunday, November 11, 2012 in Round Rock, Texas. Sam was born September 15, 1930 in Pierce, Oklahoma, the son of Hector and Birdie Potts. He served in the Army from 1951-1953. In 1958, Sam earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Sul Ross State University. He earned his Masters in Education...

Ted Turley

Ted Turley

Nov 9, 2012

Theodore (Ted) Jackson Turley, age 79 of Lampasas, TX died Friday November 9, 2012 at his residence. Ted was born February 19, 1933 in Pueblo, CO the son of Arthur Mitchell Turley and Dorothy Eva (Collins) Turley. He grew up in Idaho, Montana and California and graduated from University of Nebraska with a degree in civil engineering. Ted was a...

Mary Ann Sanderson

Mary Ann Sanderson

Nov 5, 2012

Mary Ann Sanderson, 88, of Lometa, Texas, passed away November 5, 2012 at Lampasas Nursing and Rehab Center. Mary Ann was born January 6, 1924 in Ravenna, Nebraska the daughter of Arnold Jungles and Dorothy (Roth) Jungles. She worked on parachutes during WWII at Ft. Kerney, Nebraska. Later in life Mary was a homemaker and a rancher. She was a...

Sarah Lovejoy

Sarah Lovejoy

Nov 4, 2012

Sarah Lou Lovejoy, 69, of Bend passed away November 4, 2012. Sarah was born September 24, 1943 in Washington, the daughter of Edward Cornelison and Floy (Reynolds) Cornelison. Sarah served as a greeter at the local Wal-Mart. She was a member of the Church of Christ and a resident of Lampasas for 30 years. Survivors include: Daughters; Ilene Stokes and...

Barbara Huse

Barbara Huse

Nov 1, 2012

Barbara Ellen Huse, 70, of Lampasas, Texas, passed away November 1, 2012 at Lampasas Nursing and Rehab Center. Barbara was born April 10, 1942 in Linton, Indiana the daughter of Bud Smith and Marguerite (Baker) Smith. She worked as a mail handler and bomb builder at the naval base in Worthington, Indiana until 1982. Barbara was the manager of the...

Jerry Max Goodson

Jerry Max Goodson

Oct 29, 2012

Jerry Max Goodson, age 71 of Lampasas, TX died suddenly Monday October 29, 2012 at Rollins-Brook Community Hospital. Jerry was born March 8, 1941 in Lampasas, TX the son of Gerald Max Goodson and Lola (Landrum) Goodson. He graduated from high school in 1959 and attended college. Jerry served in the U.S. Air Force for 4 years. He became a...

James White

James White

Oct 27, 2012

James “Lucky” White, age 82 of Lometa, Texas died Saturday October 27, 2012 at Rollins Brook Community Hospital in Lampasas. James was born May 30, 1930 in Eldorado, Oklahoma the son of Delbert White and Ima (Walker) White. James was a talented stone mason, working in Texas and other states building a variety of structures. He was a Baptist and...

Jo Anne Smith

Jo Anne Smith

Oct 25, 2012

Jo Anne (Eicher) Smith, 75, of Kempner, passed away October 25, 2012 at her home. Mrs. Smith was born July 3, 1937 in Tacoma, Washington, the daughter of George Eicher and Georgia (Todd) Eicher. She lived in Kempner for the past 20 years. Mrs. Smith spent time in the Navy. She was a homemaker, an avid seamstress, and Grandmother. Survivors...

Clara Agatha Neu

Clara Agatha Neu

Oct 22, 2012

Clara Agatha Neu, age 87 of Lampasas, Texas died Monday October 22, 2012 at her home. Clara was born February 1, 1925 in Bellville, Illinois the daughter of Theodore Koesterer and Elizabeth (Glaus) Koesterer. Clara worked as a housekeeper. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and a resident of Lampasas for the past 25 years. Survivors include:...

Kenneth Sims

Kenneth Sims

Oct 18, 2012

Kenneth Sims, age 60 of Copperas Cove, Texas went to be with his Lord, surrounded by his family on Thursday, October 18, 2012 in a Killeen hospital. Memorial services will be held at 4:00 P.M. Sunday, October 28, 2012 at the Grace United Methodist Church in Copperas Cove, with Rev. Stephen Schmidt officiating.  The family will receive visitors following the service...

Velma Frances Brister

Velma Frances Brister

Oct 18, 2012

Velma Frances Johnson Brister age 92, of Lometa, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on October 18, 2012, surrounded by her daughters. She had lived in Lampasas County all of her life. Mrs. Brister was born on December 30, 1919, in Scallorn, Texas. She was the second child born to Jimmie Charlotte Johnson and Lawrence Johnson. Her early life...

Charles (Choc) James Gillen

Charles (Choc) James Gillen

Oct 17, 2012

Longtime business owner, Choc Gillen, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on October 17, 2012. Charles James, (Choc) Gillen was born December 15, 1916 in Coleman, TX to William C. and Kate Flippen Gillen. He moved to Lampasas in 1930 from Bertram with his parents and siblings, Van Dyke and Patsy Jo. Choc was a graduate...

Joaquin Martinez

Joaquin Martinez

Oct 11, 2012

Joaquin Hernandez Martinez, age 76 of Lometa, Texas died Thursday October 11, 2012 at Rollins-Brook Community Hospital in Lampasas. Joaquin was born August 16, 1936 in Coahuila, Mexico the son of Martin De La Fuentes Martinez and Amalia (Hernandez) Sanchez. Joaquin was a welder, and a rancher. He was a member of the Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Lometa, Texas,...