Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Lampasas & Copperas Cove in Texas.

Billy R. Craig

Billy R. Craig

Oct 13, 2023

Billy Rowland Craig, 67, of Lampasas, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023.

Visitation will be held at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel Lampasas on Friday, October 20, 2023, from 6 to 8 pm.  Services will be on Saturday, October 21, 2023, 11 am, at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel Lampasas with interment to follow at Straley Cemetery.

Billy was born August 4, 1956,...

Burnice June Gregory

Burnice June Gregory

Oct 10, 2023

Burnice June Gregory, known affectionately as June, passed away on October 10, 2023, in Pflugerville, Texas. She was born on March 9, 1947, in Treece, Kansas. June was a beloved figure in her community and leaves behind a legacy of warmth, kindness, and culinary delights.June dedicated herself to the children at Clear Creek Elementary. For many years, she cooked for...

Delmar L. Rubedor

Delmar L. Rubedor

Oct 9, 2023

Delmar L. Rubedor, known as Mickey or Ruby, passed away on October 9, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and fond memories. Delmar was born on July 21, 1938, in St. James Minnesota to Lloyd Rubedor and Mary Koenig-Rubedor. Preceded in death by his parents Lloyd and Mary Koenig-Rubedor, Marion Howe (sister), Lloyd (Sonny) Rubedor (brother), Lavonne Gappa...

Bobby Brooks

Bobby Brooks

Oct 9, 2023

 

Bobby Lee Brooks, age 91, of Bedford, passed away on October 9, 2023, at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Irving after a brief illness.

Bobby was born on March 12, 1932, in Rumley, Texas to Melvin and Cora Lee (Bagby) Brooks.  Bobby and his brothers Vernon and Elton were children of the Depression and war years.  They...

Kooper Owen Austin

Kooper Owen Austin

Oct 7, 2023

Kooper Owen Austin, 5 months, passed away on October 7, 2023 at his home in Lampasas, TX.  He was born on April 27, 2023 in Austin, TX to Cody and Kalee Austin.

Memorial services will be held at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel at 2 pm on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, with an opportunity to greet family, friends and relatives.

Kooper was...

Carla Lynn Haynie-Shaffer

Carla Lynn Haynie-Shaffer

Oct 5, 2023

Carla Lynn Haynie Shaffer, 62, of Georgetown, formerly of Lampasas, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023.

Services will be held at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel Lampasas on Friday, October 13, 2023, at 10 am with a visitation an hour prior.  Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lampasas.

Carla was born on July 31, 1961, in Lampasas, TX to Walter Y....

Deborah Kathleen Kiley

Deborah Kathleen Kiley

Sep 30, 2023

Deborah Kathleen Kiley, 72, of Lampasas, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023.

Services are pending.

Deborah was born on October 20, 1950 to Leo and Kathleen (Parsons) Gibson in Lampasas, TX.  She grew up in Vallejo, CA.  Deborah was a very loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and her family was everything to her.

She was preceded in death by...

Kenny Hill

Kenny Hill

Sep 29, 2023

Kenneth D. Hill, affectionately known as "Kenny," has left a void in our lives through his untimely passing on September 29, 2023. Born on April 27, 1971, in the city of Augsburg, Germany, Kenny later found his home in Copperas Cove, Texas. Kenny dedicated his life to serving and protecting the community as a Police Officer for an impressive span...

Dudley Kent Whitehill

Dudley Kent Whitehill

Sep 28, 2023

Dudley "Kent" Whitehill of San Antonio, Texas passed away peacefully at his home on September 28, 2023, at the age of 85.  He was born in Kansas City, Missouri on February 2, 1938, and moved to San Antonio with his family at the age of 12.

He graduated from Alamo Heights high school in 1957 and continued his education at...

Rodger E. Payne

Rodger E. Payne

Sep 28, 2023

Chief Master Sergeant Rodger E. Payne (Ret.), a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at the age of 94.

Graveside services will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery on Friday, October 13, 2023, at 2 pm.  A Celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 2...

Anna Elisabeth McGuire

Anna Elisabeth McGuire

Sep 26, 2023

Anna Elisabeth McGuire, known affectionately as Annie, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2023, after a brief illness. She was comforted by her two devoted sons in her final hours. Annie led a remarkable life filled with vibrant moments and accomplishments that touched the lives of those around her.Born on August 9, 1935, in Kleinostheim, Germany, Annie's journey through life...

Robert "Bobby" L. Spicer

Robert "Bobby" L. Spicer

Sep 26, 2023

Robert (Bobby) Lee Spicer, 72, of Lampasas, passed away on September 26, 2023, in Killeen, Texas, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on December 4, 1950, in Paris, Arkansas to parents, Dwight Glyn and Alma Jean Spicer.

Visitation will be held at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel Lampasas on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, from 6 to 8 pm.  Graveside services...

David Shane Kimball

David Shane Kimball

Sep 25, 2023

David Shane Kimball passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023, at the age of 32.

David was born February 24, 1991 in Salt Lake City, Utah.  David excelled in sports at a young age and enjoyed football, baseball, and soccer.  He attended Lampasas schools growing up and ended up getting his GED through Texas Education Agency.

David was loved by...

Ethan Paul Hale

Ethan Paul Hale

Sep 24, 2023

Ethan Paul Hale, 18, passed away on September 24, 2023, at his home in Lampasas, Texas.  He was born on August 20, 2005, in Georgetown, Texas to Bedford and Deborah Hale.

A memorial service will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at 2:00 p.m.

Ethan grew up in Lampasas.  He graduated High...

Cecile K. Watts

Cecile K. Watts

Sep 23, 2023

Cecile K. Watts, 99, passed away on September 23, 2023, in Brady, Texas.  She was born on October 25, 1923, in Santa Anna, Texas to David and Zetha Thomas.

A graveside service will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery at 600 N. Porter St, Lampasas, Texas on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at 10 am.

Cecile grew up in Trickham, Texas...

Donald Albert Palmer

Donald Albert Palmer

Sep 23, 2023

 

Donald Albert Palmer, 75, of Copperas Cove, passed away on September 23, 2023, surrounded by his loving family and friends, following a courageous battle against brain cancer. He was born on June 27, 1948, in Winslow, AZ, to his parents, Stanley Carl and Thelma Dean.

 

Don, a cherished husband, father, and grandfather, is survived by his devoted wife,...

Rosa Theresia Peck

Rosa Theresia Peck

Sep 22, 2023

Rosa Theresia Peck, a beloved Army Wife who dedicated herself to her family and community, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2023, in Temple, Texas. Born on December 20, 1930, in Germany, Rosa's life was defined by her unwavering kindness and commitment to helping those in need.Rosa's devotion to her role as an Army Wife was an inspiration to all...

Robert Mike Olivares, Jr.

Robert Mike Olivares, Jr.

Sep 21, 2023

Robert Mike Olivares, Jr., 29, passed away on September 21, 2023, at his home he shared with his family in Lampasas, TX.  He was born on December 27, 1993, in Upland, CA to Robert Olivares Jr. and Genevie Hernandez.

A memorial service will be held on a future date to be announced in California.  A private visitation will be held...

Lisa Sloan Foil

Lisa Sloan Foil

Sep 18, 2023

Melissa "Lisa" Sloan Foil was born on October 3, 1956, in San Saba, Texas to Peter Claude Sloan and Johnnie Lou Ewing.  She passed on September 18, 2023, at her home on her family ranch in Sloan Community, San Saba, Texas.

Lisa attended elementary school in San Saba, moved to Houston for a year, and finished her schooling at Lampasas...

Robert E. Wiles

Robert E. Wiles

Sep 18, 2023

Robert Eugene Wiles, 84, passed away on September 18, 2023, and has gone on to be with his wife, Beverly Ann Wiles (01/15/1944 - 09/18/2019).  

Services will be private.

Robert and Beverly leave behind four children, Dennis Wiles, Debra (Douglas) Anderson, Darla Karcher, and Dwayne (Jeannie) Wiles as well as numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.