Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Lampasas & Copperas Cove in Texas.

Fannie Jane Garza

Fannie Jane Garza

Sep 13, 2025

Fannie Jane Garza, 63, of Lampasas, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025.

Services will be held at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel Lampasas on Friday, September 26, 2025 at 1 pm with visitation two hours prior.

Fannie was born in Lampasas, TX, on July 22, 1962, to Louis Garza, Sr. and Mary Garza.  She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt who...

Donald Procasco

Donald Procasco

Sep 12, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Donald Edward Procasco, who died peacefully on September 12, 2025 at the age of 93 in Kempner, TX. Memorial services are scheduled for 11:00 am, Saturday, September 20, 2025, Sneed Carnley Funeral Chapel in Copperas Cove. Burial will follow at Kempner cemetery with Military Honors.

Donald Edward Procasco was born...

Kali Jade Middleton

Kali Jade Middleton

Sep 2, 2025

Kali Jade Middleton, daughter of Anaya Yancy and Demarion Middleton, passed into the loving arms of Jesus on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.

Memorial Services will be held at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel in Lampasas on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at 2 pm.

Waltraud Nelms

Waltraud Nelms

Aug 31, 2025

Waltraud Nelms, affectionately known as "Hi Sweetie," passed away peacefully on August 31, 2025, at Baylor Scott and White, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 29, 1957, in Germany and dedicated her life to her family and career.

Waltraud enjoyed a fulfilling career with FCBI, where she worked for 25 years and ascended to the esteemed position...

David Lee Welch

David Lee Welch

Aug 31, 2025

David Lee Welch, 43, of Lampasas, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025, in Buchanan Dam, Texas.  He was born on May 27, 1982, in Lampasas, Texas, to Larry Stratton and Bonnie Harrell.

Memorial Services will be held at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel in Lampasas on Friday, September 5, 2025, at Noon with visitation two hours prior.

David grew up in Lampasas, Texas....

Celeste Ault

Celeste Ault

Aug 30, 2025

On Saturday, August 30, in Lometa, Texas, Sarah Celeste Young Ault took leave of this world.  Celeste, as she was called by everyone who knew her, died unexpectedly in her sleep, at home with her loved ones close by.  She was 43.

Visitation will be held at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel in Lampasas on Friday, September 12, 2025, from 1 pm to...

Jeanette Anne Prugh

Jeanette Anne Prugh

Aug 30, 2025

Jeanette Anne (Rutherford) Prugh, age 101, passed away peacefully at her home in Lampasas with family by her side on August 30, 2025.  Jeanette was born March 5, 1924, in Knoxville, Tennessee, to Mark Houston and Lydia Ruth (Abbey) Rutherford.  After growing up in Harriman, Tennessee, and graduating from Harriman High School, Jeanette attended the University of Tennessee and Draughn's...

George Harold Casbeer

George Harold Casbeer

Aug 30, 2025

George Harold Casbeer, 70, of Lampasas, Texas, passed away on August 30, 2025, peacefully at the ranch.

Born on November 20, 1954, in Lampasas, Texas, at Rollins Brook Hospital, George was the youngest son of Thomas "TJ" Casbeer and Lois Casbeer.  Growing up on the family ranch, he learned the values of hard work, responsibility, and loyalty, tending livestock and spending...

Ann Guthrie

Ann Guthrie

Aug 29, 2025

Catherine "Ann" Guthrie, 87, passed away on August 29, 2025, in Lampasas, TX.  She was born on February 28, 1938, in Comanche, TX, to Herbon and Doris (Price) Wilson.

Services will be held at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel, 201 E. 3rd, Lampasas, TX, 76550, at 1 pm on Saturday, September 13, 2025, with a visitation an hour prior.  Burial will follow at...

Larry Dale French

Larry Dale French

Aug 28, 2025

Larry Dale French affectionately known to many as "Frenchy," passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025, in Copperas Cove, Texas, at the age of 57. Born on January 24, 1968, in San Rafael, California, Larry lived a vibrant and fulfilling life, marked by the connections he fostered and the passions he pursued.

As a dedicated truck driver for most of his...

Leonard "Skip" N. Jones, Jr.

Leonard "Skip" N. Jones, Jr.

Aug 26, 2025

Leonard "Skip" Norman Jones, Jr., 81, of Lampasas, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025.

A Rosary will be recited for Skip at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel in Lampasas on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at 6 pm, with visitation to follow until 8 pm.  The Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 11:30...

Ben Hampton

Ben Hampton

Aug 24, 2025

Benjamin (Ben) Eugene Hampton, 40, passed away on August 24, 2025, at his home in Adamsville, Texas.  Ben was born on May 21, 1985, in Lampasas, Texas, to Ronnie and Penne Hampton.

Ben grew up living in Adamsville on the family ranch, and ranching grew to be his love.  No one who met Ben could forget his infectious laughter.  In his...

Decil Ray Reavis

Decil Ray Reavis

Aug 22, 2025

Decil Ray Reavis, 89, passed away on August 22, 2025, in Lampasas, TX.

Mr. Reavis was born on November 2, 1935, to Cecil and Anna Nadyne Toliver Reavis in the Okay, Texas community that became Camp Hood reservation in 1941.  Decil attended grade school in Oakalla, TX and graduated from Briggs High School in 1953.  Decil met the love of his...

Eddie Flynn Blair

Eddie Flynn Blair

Aug 21, 2025

Eddie Flynn Blair, 72, of Waco, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2025.  Born on August 1, 1953, in Lampasas, Texas, Eddie lived a full and meaningful life defined by hard work, sharp wit, and a generous heart.

From an early age, Eddie embodied determination.  He started working several jobs in high school and later moved into construction, where his...

Leslie "Les" Daniell

Leslie "Les" Daniell

Aug 18, 2025

Leslie "Les" Daniell of Lampasas, Texas, passed away on August 18, 2025, at the age of 78.

Born in Sweetwater, Texas, on September 21, 1946, Les was the son of Doyle and Reba Daniell.  Les graduated from Stephenville High School, class of 1965.  He graduated from Tarleton State University in 1969 with a degree in history and was a member of...

Patsy Jean Jones Jernigan

Patsy Jean Jones Jernigan

Aug 18, 2025

Patsy Jean Jones Jernigan, 84, of Copperas Cove, passed away peacefully from this life surrounded by loved ones on August 18, 2025, at 8:28 pm.

Family and friends are invited to the visitation on Thursday, August 21, 2025, from 5 pm to 7 pm at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel in Lampasas.  Funeral services will be held at 10 am on Friday, August...

William Patrick "Pat" Palmore

William Patrick "Pat" Palmore

Aug 17, 2025

William Patrick "Pat" Palmore passed away Saturday night of complications from a stroke he sustained nearly 6 years ago.  We were so fortunate to have been able to see him just hours before.

Born in Malta, TX on August 10, 1946, to Bartow and Gerald Palmore, he grew up close with his brother Steve in the small town of DeKalb.

After graduating...

Clara "Jan" Janet Gore

Clara "Jan" Janet Gore

Aug 17, 2025

Clara "Jan" Janet Gore, 74, passed away on August 17, 2025, at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Temple, Texas.  She was born on June 20, 1951, in Hemphill, Texas, to Ralph and Eloise (Huling) Mitchell.

A memorial service will be held at Northside Baptist Church in Lampasas at a later date.

Jan grew up in Hemphill, Texas.  She graduated from Hemphill...

Jeanice Marie Turner

Jeanice Marie Turner

Aug 14, 2025

Jeanice Marie Turner, 92, passed away on August 14, 2025 at Caraday Nursing Center in Lampasas, Texas.  She was born on September 20, 1932, in Fort Worth, Texas to Walter Andrew Spence and Hettie Rowena (Deaigh) Spence.

Burial will be in the Veterans Cemetery, Roseburg, OR.

Jeanice grew up in various cities throughout Texas.  She graduated from Lubbock High School in Lubbock,...

Don Blackwell

Don Blackwell

Aug 14, 2025

Don Blackwell - Family Man, Technologist, Sports Enthusiast, and Friend to All

Don Blackwell, a devoted husband, father, granddad, and cherished friend, passed away suddenly on August 14, 2025, at the age of 78.

Don lived a life filled with love, adventure, and curiosity.  He dutifully served his country as a medic in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War.

Following...