Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Lampasas & Copperas Cove in Texas.

Janice Lee Vance Brown

Janice Lee Vance Brown

Oct 7, 2024

Janice Lee Vance Brown, 86, of Lampasas, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024.  She was born to Basil and Rozella Vance in Logan, West Virginia on August 12, 1938.  She was the oldest of nine children.  Janice moved to Lampasas in 1957.

Visitation will be held at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel in Lampasas on Thursday, October 10, 2024, from 5:30 pm...

Jo Holley

Jo Holley

Oct 6, 2024

Ida Jo Holley, 94, of Lampasas, TX, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024.  She was born on March 4, 1930, in Cherokee, Texas to Ben and Esther Ray Broyles.  She was the sixth of seven children.  Jo graduated from Cherokee High School as Salutatorian of her class in 1948.  After high school, she attended business school in Brownwood, Texas.

Jo...

Nelda Sue Crawford

Nelda Sue Crawford

Oct 6, 2024

Nelda Sue Crawford passed away on October 6, 2024, in Lampasas, Texas surrounded by family and loved ones.  She was born on February 22, 1943, in San Antonio, Texas to Nell Gertrude Harris-Wilson and William J. Bryan Stone.

Graveside services will be held at May Cemetery in May, TX on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at 10 am.

Nelda graduated from high school...

LTC James "Jamie" B. Briggs

LTC James "Jamie" B. Briggs

Oct 5, 2024

James Buford Briggs (Jamie) was born November 16, 1940, at Rollins-Brook Hospital in Lampasas, Texas.  His parents were Alfred Buford Briggs and Jewell Dean McCrea Briggs.  He died peacefully on Saturday, October 5, 2024, surrounded by family and friends.

After Jamie's parents divorced when he was young, he was reared by his mother who was the major influence in his life....

Catherine Buelo Sharbeno

Catherine Buelo Sharbeno

Oct 4, 2024

Catherine Buelo Sharbeno, a cherished resident of Copperas Cove, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 4 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on October 2, 1972, to Jimmy and Ellen Pichelmayer, Catherine’s journey through life was marked by love, dedication, and a spirit of service.

Catherine's love story began when she met her husband, James Maurice Sharbeno, during their training...

Christopher Paul Wyss

Christopher Paul Wyss

Oct 1, 2024

Christopher Paul Wyss, age 44, of Kempner, TX, passed away on October 1, 2024, at Baylor Scott and White Hospital, Temple, Texas. There are no services planned at this time. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

He was born on September 9, 1980, in Ft. Hood, Texas to Paul and Penny Wyss. Christopher grew up in...

Loy Ray Coon

Loy Ray Coon

Sep 30, 2024

It is with much sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Loy Ray Coon.  He was a beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and friend who left us peacefully to be in eternity with Jesus on September 30, 2024, at the age of 85.  In March of 2024, Loy accepted Christ as his personal savior.  What an amazing blessing...

Chris Sheehan

Chris Sheehan

Sep 29, 2024

Christopher Frederick Sheehan, 52, passed away on September 29, 2024, at Advent Health Hospital in Killeen, TX.  He was born on April 26, 1972 in Ottawa, IL.

Services will be held at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel, 201 E. Third St., Lampasas, TX, on Monday, October 14, 2024, at 2 pm with a visitation an hour prior. 

Chris grew up in Ottawa, IL.  He...

Robert Lee Bennett Jr.

Robert Lee Bennett Jr.

Sep 28, 2024

Robert Lee Bennett Jr., affectionately known to his loved ones as "June Bug," left this world on September 28, 2024, at the age of 66. Born on November 17, 1957, in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, Robert's journey through life was marked by kindness, unwavering humor, and a deep commitment to family and service.

Robert graduated from Fletcher High School in 1976 and...

Billie Joyce Dudenhoeffer

Billie Joyce Dudenhoeffer

Sep 25, 2024

Billie Joyce Dudenhoeffer, 90, of Lampasas, TX went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 25, 2024, in Cedar Park, TX.  Billie was born January 20, 1934, in Mirando City, TX to Walter J. and Nadie Faye (Shoemake) Andrews.

She graduated from Freer High School in 1951 and attended Draughn's Business College in San Antonio, TX.  She married Alfred...

Charles Ray Bailey

Charles Ray Bailey

Sep 25, 2024

Charles Ray Bailey, 87, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at his home in Llano, Texas.  He was born on December 3, 1936, in Lometa, Texas to Elmer Bailey and Josephine (Weaver) Bailey.

Visitation will be held at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel Lampasas on Friday, September 27, 2024, from 6 pm to 8 pm.  Services will be held at Sneed-Carnley Funeral...

Jackie "Chip" Leon Purcell III

Jackie "Chip" Leon Purcell III

Sep 24, 2024

Chip Purcell, 36, of Copperas Cove, passed away following an accident in Lampasas on Tuesday, September 24.

Chip was born on December 1, 1987, in Houston, TX to Jackie Purcell II and Pam Badgett Purcell.  Chip graduated from Marble Falls High School.  He served in the US Air Force for 6 years and settled in Copperas Cove.  Chip was employed by...

Nicole Kristine Harris

Nicole Kristine Harris

Sep 23, 2024

Nicole Kristine Harris, a remarkable young woman whose warmth and determination touched the lives of many, passed away unexpectedly on September 23, 2024, in Houston, Texas at the tender age of 22. Born on November 14, 2001, in Northampton, England, Nicole was a beacon of light and acceptance, embracing all people and their beliefs with an open heart.

From her early...

Julian De La Cruz, Sr.

Julian De La Cruz, Sr.

Sep 21, 2024

Julian De La Cruz, Sr., 77, of Lampasas, passed away at his home on Saturday, September 21, 2024.

Visitation will be held at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel Lampasas on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, from 10 am to 12 pm.  Graveside services will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.

The family is currently composing the obituary. 

Brenda Lee Dominguez

Brenda Lee Dominguez

Sep 20, 2024

Brenda Lee (Nettle) Dominguez, 50, passed away on September 20, 2024, at the Heart Hospital of Austin.  Brenda was born on September 25, 1973, in Lampasas, Texas to Janie Marie (Johnson) Nettle.

Visitation will be held at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel in Lampasas on Thursday, September 26, 2024, from 10 am to 11 am, with graveside services to follow at Oak Hill...

Barford Scott Wilson Sr.

Barford Scott Wilson Sr.

Sep 19, 2024

Barford Scott Wilson Sr., a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend passed away in his home in Copperas Cove, TX, on September 19, 2024, at the age of 70. Born on September 16, 1954, in Lancaster, PA, Scott was larger than life, with a personality that shined brightly in every room he entered. His laughter was infectious, echoing off the...

Regina Louise Floyd

Regina Louise Floyd

Sep 19, 2024

Regina Louise Floyd passed peacefully in her sleep on the 19 of September, 2024, in Kempner, Texas. Born on the 6th of August, 1947, in Ashland, Ohio, Regina’s journey was one marked by resilience, strength, and an abundance of love.

In her early years, Regina took on various roles as a single mother, working tirelessly to provide for her daughters. From...

Edward Hall

Edward Hall

Sep 19, 2024

Edward Hall (Sr.) transitioned on September 19, 2024, after a brief illness. The funeral services will be held at Sneed Carnley Funeral Chapel & Cremations in Copperas Cove, TX. on October 2, 2024, from noon to 2 p.m. He will be laid to rest (alongside his loving wife of 54 years who preceded him to heaven in 2014) at the...

Faydell Vann

Faydell Vann

Sep 13, 2024

Velma Faydell Vann, age 86 of Lampasas, passed from this life on September 13, 2024, at Lampasas Assisted Living in Lampasas, Texas.  She was born November 23, 1937, at Ft. Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas to Jodie M. and Thelma F. (Binnion) Smith.

She was the proud daughter of a mounted cavalry Army Sergeant.  Vann attended Kempner school until 9th...

Carolyn Bell Wheeler

Carolyn Bell Wheeler

Sep 12, 2024

Carolyn Bell Wheeler, 84, of Lampasas, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at her home in Lampasas.

Graveside services will be held at School Creek Cemetery on Friday, September 20, 2024, at 10 am. 

Carolyn was an avid quilter and showed her love by quilting and teaching others to quilt and sew.  She was happily married to Derwood Wheeler for 59...