Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Lampasas & Copperas Cove in Texas.
Gail Newton
May 17, 2026
Esther Gail Newton, lovingly known as Gail, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on May 17, 2026, at the age of 83.
Gail was born on May 30, 1942, in Pryor, Oklahoma, to Charles Ralph Gibson and Eva Maurine Sutherland Gibson. She was preceded in death by her parents, four sisters, her brother, and her beloved husband, Paul Newton Sr.,...
James Charles Vincent
May 17, 2026
James Charles Vincent, 70, of Lampasas, passed away on May 17, 2026, after a long battle with diabetic complications.
James was born on August 14, 1955, to EP and Edith Hancock Vincent in Biloxi, Mississippi. He spent his childhood in Biloxi with his brothers and Vincent cousins, and most summers in Florence, Mississippi, with his Hancock cousins. When he was 15,...
Christine Coe Groves
May 15, 2026
Christine Coe Groves was born December 21, 1930, in Centrahoma, Coal County, Oklahoma, to Robert Alton Coe and Blanche Breed Coe. She departed this life on May 15, 2026, in Longview, TX, at the age of 95.
After the passing of her father, her mother married Roy Sansom, and she, along with Mildred Coe Gehrke, Bobby Coe, Dorothy Coe Crane, Emmett...
William Lee Frye
May 14, 2026
William Lee Frye, a dedicated professional, passionate car enthusiast, and loving family man, passed away on May 14, 2026, in Gatesville, Texas. Born on June 8, 1943, in Decatur, Illinois, William led a life marked by commitment to his career, devotion to his family, and a zest for his hobbies that enriched those who knew him.
A 1961 graduate of Buckley...
Shirley Jean McNiel
May 14, 2026
Shirley Jean Patterson McNiel, 90, a lifelong resident of Lampasas, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026. She was born at Rollins Brook Hospital in Lampasas, Texas to John Calvin and Geneva Esdale Hetherly Patterson on March 1, 1936. Her parents had awaited her birth for 16 years; she was their only child. Shirley often said she felt blessed with...
Helen J. Tackett
May 14, 2026
Helen Jean Tackett, born Helen Jean Gregory on October 11, 1929, in Dublin, Texas, peacefully passed away in her sleep on May 14, 2026, in Temple, Texas, after living a long and full life. She was a woman whose unwavering resilience and strength left a profound mark on all who knew her, a dependable soul who stood as a pillar...
Trudy Ruth Minnix
May 13, 2026
Trudy Ruth Minnix, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2026, in Temple, Texas, leaving behind a legacy of grace and warmth that touched all who knew her. Born on October 10, 1945, in the city of Ottawa, Ontario, Trudy’s life was a testament to kindness, strength, and devotion, qualities that defined her in every chapter she lived.
From her earliest days,...
John Paul Clayton
May 11, 2026
John Paul Clayton, 19, of Lampasas, passed away on May 11, 2026.
There will be a rosary recited at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel in Lampasas on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 6 pm, with visitation to follow until 8 pm. The funeral mass will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church on Friday, May 15, 2026, at 10 am, with burial to...
Edward Roland Cedillo
May 9, 2026
Edward Roland Cedillo of Copperas Cove, Texas, passed away on May 9, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and laughter that will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew him. Born on August 28, 1950, in San Antonio, Texas, Edward was the beloved son of Felicitas Cedillo and Paul Cedillo. His life was marked by service—to...
Bruce Lee Archibald
May 9, 2026
The life of Bruce Lee Archibald, born on June 8, 1952, in Salt Lake City, Utah, came to a peaceful close on May 9, 2026, in Copperas Cove, Texas. His journey through life was marked by unwavering dedication, a devotion to family, and a spirit full of warmth and humor that touched everyone who knew him.
Bruce’s story is one of...
Vicky Lynn Peters
May 7, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Vicky Peters, a cherished wife, devoted mother, and beloved member of the Lampasas community. Vicky departed this world on May 7, 2026, at the age of 42. She was born on June 16, 1983, in Lampasas, Texas. She lived a life filled with love and laughter, leaving behind...
Debbie J. Blakley
May 6, 2026
Deborah Jean "Debbie" Blakley, 72, passed away on May 6, 2026. She was born to Tommy Eugene Harkey and Allie Vernette Jones Harkey on April 6, 1954, in San Saba, TX.
Services will be held at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel in Lampasas on Monday, May 11, 2026, at 11 am with visitation an hour prior. Burial will follow at Hillsdale Cemetery in...
James Clark
May 4, 2026
James Richard Clark, a devoted husband, father, and distinguished Air Force veteran, passed away on May 4, 2026, in Copperas Cove, Texas. Born on May 22, 1936, in Catlettsburg, Kentucky, Mr. Clark led a life marked by service, adventure, and unwavering commitment to his family and community.
Mr. Clark honorably served in the United States Air Force for 22 years, dedicating...
Patsy Jean Mixon
May 4, 2026
Patsy Jean Brewer Mixon passed from this life to be with her Heavenly Father and her beloved husband on May 4, 2026. A longtime resident of Lampasas County, Patsy was born on September 9, 1947, in Lawton, Oklahoma, to Jesse Lee and Hattie Irma (Clarke) Brewer.
On September 1, 1967, she married the love of her life, Marion Lee Mixon, in...
Randy Joseph (RJ) Patterson Jr.
May 3, 2026
Randy Joseph (RJ) Patterson Jr., born on May 11, 1989, in Erie, Pennsylvania, passed away on May 3, 2026, in Temple, Texas. He was a man whose heart was as expansive as his spirit was radiant, a soul that carried both a gentle kindness and an unmistakable lightness that could lift the spirits of those around him—even through his famously...
Michael Patrick DeRiso
May 2, 2026
Michael P. DeRiso, 79, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2026, at his home in Lometa, Texas. He was born on July 28, 1946, in Fremont, Nebraska, to Charles DeRiso and Agnes Janousek.
A Rosary will be recited at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel, 201 E. 3rd St, Lampasas, TX 76550, at 6:00 PM on Thursday, May 7, followed by visitation until 8:00...
Hector Manuel Santiago
May 1, 2026
Hector Manuel Santiago, 65, was born in New York City. He was called home by his Lord and Savior on May 1, 2026.
Funeral services will be held at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel in Lampasas on Friday, May 15, 2026, at 2 pm. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Hector loved working and started at a young age at his grandfathers family...
Connie Snow Muegge
Apr 28, 2026
Connie Snow Muegge was born in Deming, New Mexico, on March 31, 1944, and passed away on April 28, 2026, in Temple, Texas.
Services will be held at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel in Lampasas on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 3 pm with visitation an hour prior. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Connie is survived by her daughters, Lisa Waddington of...
Arthur C. Bocanegra
Apr 27, 2026
Arthur C. Bocanegra, 80, of Lampasas, passed away on April 27, 2026.
A Rosary will be recited at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel in Lampasas on Monday, May 4, 2026, at 6 pm, with visitation to follow until 8 pm. The Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 10 am, with burial to follow...
Larry A. Kinsey
Apr 27, 2026
Larry A. Kinsey went home to be with Jesus on April 27, 2026. Larry was born on November 20, 1940, to Elmo Kinsey and Virgil Shroyer.
Memorial services will be held at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel in Lampasas on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 3:30 pm. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lampasas.
Larry grew up "on the move," living in...
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