Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Lampasas & Copperas Cove in Texas.

Oneta Jo Eubanks

Oneta Jo Eubanks

Nov 1, 2025

Oneta Jo (Meixner) Eubanks, 80, passed away on November 1, 2025, at Scott & White Hospice in Temple, TX.  She was born on March 31, 1945, in Taylor, Texas, to Robert Harmon and Margaret Avis (Galbreath) Meixner.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Salada United Methodist Church, 650 Royal Street, Salado, Texas, at 11:00 a.m. on November 14, 2025.

Oneta...

Henry Bryant Stoneham, Jr.

Henry Bryant Stoneham, Jr.

Oct 30, 2025

Henry Bryant Stoneham, Jr., 87, passed away on October 30, 2025, at Lampasas Assisted Living in Lampasas, Texas.  He was born on February 13, 1938, at his childhood home in Bell County, Texas, to Henry Bryant Stoneham, Sr., and Ruby Thornton Stoneham.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Lampasas Community Church on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 2 pm...

Joel "Joey" McKnight

Joel "Joey" McKnight

Oct 21, 2025

Joel "Joey" McKnight, 64, of Carrollton, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 in Pampa.

Memorial services will be 1:00 PM Saturday, November 15, 2025 at Lampasas Methodist Church with Rev. Paul Allan, pastor, officiating.  Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors and Crematory.  Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel of Lampasas is sharing this information on their behalf.

Joey was...

Rosie Garcia

Rosie Garcia

Oct 19, 2025

Rosie, a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away tragically on October 19, 2025. Born and raised in California, Rosie spent more than half of her life surrounded by sunshine, laughter, and memories she helped create before her family made a scenic change to Copperas Cove, Texas. There, she continued to share her warmth, humor, and kindness with everyone...

Jerry Young Carothers

Jerry Young Carothers

Oct 17, 2025

Jerry Carothers, 85, passed away on October 17, 2025 at his home in Round Rock, Texas.  He was born on March 5, 1940 in Lometa, Texas to Clive and Ila Cagle Carothers

Services will be held at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel in Lampasas on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 3 pm with visitation an hour prior.  Burial will follow at Lometa Cemetery.

Jerry...

Roy L. Newman

Roy L. Newman

Oct 15, 2025

Roy Lee Newman, born on May 11, 1935, in Rosebud, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025, at home on his beloved ranch outside of Lampasas, Texas. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and uncle whose legacy of love, service, and laughter will endure in the hearts of those who cherished him. He will be especially missed...

Dennis Ivan Smith

Dennis Ivan Smith

Oct 12, 2025

Dennis Ivan Smith, 77, of Copperas Cove, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2025, knowing the love of his family. A Memorial service with Military Honors will be held on Friday, November 7, 2025, at 2:00 PM at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery,11463 TX-195, Killeen, TX 76542. Dennis will be remembered as a loving father, devoted grandfather, Veteran,...

Austin Cagle

Austin Cagle

Oct 12, 2025

Charles Austin Cagle, 45, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at his home in Lampasas, Texas.  He was born on March 17, 1980, in Stephenville, Texas, to Charles Edgar Cagle and Joann Dimas.  Austin had been in and out of the hospital for several months, battling congestive heart failure, and was unable to overcome his illness.

A sunset memorial service...

Jon "Papa" Hamel

Jon "Papa" Hamel

Oct 7, 2025

Jon "Papa" Hamel, a cherished figure to all who had the pleasure of knowing him, passed away on October 7, 2025, in Copperas Cove, Texas, at the age of 58. Born on April 11, 1967, in Albany, New York, Jon lived a life characterized by loyalty, humor, and unwavering love for his family.

Known affectionately as “Papa,” Jon was a devoted...

Wilma Faye (Reed) Long

Wilma Faye (Reed) Long

Oct 3, 2025

Wilma Faye Reed Long was born at Rollins Brook Hospital in Lampasas, Texas, to George William Reed Sr. and Hazel Lee Hicks Reed on August 11, 1936.  Wilma Faye passed peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on October 3, 2025, at the age of 89.  Faye will rest at peace at Center Cemetery in Lometa, TX. Per her wishes, there will...

Merritt Romans

Merritt Romans

Oct 1, 2025

William Merritt Romans, 99, of Lampasas, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Lampasas Nursing and Rehab in Lampasas, Texas.  He was born on August 8, 1926, in Lometa, Texas, to Thomas Edward and Edna Bell White Romans.

Funeral services will be held at Lampasas Methodist Church on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., with visitation one hour prior....

Catherine Darlene Raines

Catherine Darlene Raines

Sep 30, 2025

Catherine Darlene Raines (née Boland), 71, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2025, at her daughter's home in Georgetown, Texas.  Catherine was born on September 25, 1954, in Jacksonville, Florida, to Carl Payton Boland Sr. and Viola Urquhart.

In her final months, Catherine was lovingly cared for by her devoted family.  Prior to coming to Texas, she was tenderly supported and...

Carol Denise Snow

Carol Denise Snow

Sep 27, 2025

Carol Denise Snow (Murphy), 59, of Copperas Cove, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on September 27, 2025, after bravely battling Multiple Sclerosis for more than twenty years.  She was born on October 24, 1965, the daughter of Rev. James and Laura Murphy of Readfield, Maine.

Carol was a wild spirit, full of life, laughter, and an energy that made...

Paul Rhone Jr.

Paul Rhone Jr.

Sep 26, 2025

Paul Rhone Jr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on September 26, 2025, in Killeen, Texas. He was born on January 20, 1954, in Baltimore, Maryland, and led a remarkable life marked by service, kindness, and generosity.

Paul dedicated over 20 years of his life to serving in the Army, where he held the distinguished role of...

Peggy Davis

Peggy Davis

Sep 26, 2025

Peggy Davis, a cherished figure known for her kindness and dedication, passed away on September 26, 2025, in Copperas Cove, Texas. Born on January 14, 1952, in Des Moines, Iowa, Peggy lived a life defined by her love for children and her deep commitment to nurturing those around her.

With over 25 years dedicated to childcare, Peggy made a lasting impact...

Mike Kriegel

Mike Kriegel

Sep 23, 2025

Mike Wayne Kriegel, BSCE., RPLS, PE, 67, of Lampasas, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, September 23, 2025. He was born on July 24, 1958, to Martin John and Bessie Lee in Kenedy, Texas.

Mike was born in Kenedy, Texas, and lived in New Braunfels, where he started first grade. The family moved to Irving, Texas, where Mike...

Ed Griffin

Ed Griffin

Sep 18, 2025

Ed Griffin, 100, passed away on September 18, 2025, at Advent Health Hospital in Killeen, Texas.  He was born on November 24, 1924, in Robstown, Texas, to David B. and Lavinia Lovelace Griffin.  He spent his early years in Calallen on the family farm.  The family moved to Lampasas when Ed was still a young boy, where he attended Lampasas...

Malee “Pat" แพท Cooper

Malee “Pat" แพท Cooper

Sep 16, 2025

In Loving Memory of Our Beloved Mother

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, "Pat" แพท, daughter to Moon (father) and Janpeng Muangmin (mother); a woman whose boundless love, strength, and generosity touched the lives of so many. She departed this life peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, resilience, and unwavering devotion to...

Earlene Kathy Champion

Earlene Kathy Champion

Sep 16, 2025

Earlene Kathy Champion passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones, on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.  She was born on December 19, 1960, to Alton Myers and Darlene Colble Myers.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date, to be announced. 

Most everyone knew her as Earlene, some as Kathy, and to her grandchildren as Meemaw.  Earlene grew up...

Waltraud Hatchell

Waltraud Hatchell

Sep 16, 2025

Waltraud Hatchell, 77, of Lampasas, passed away September 16, 2025.  She was born on May 21, 1948, in Mannheim, Germany to Josef and Klara Palluch.

Graveside services will be held at Center Cemetery in Lometa on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at 2 pm.

Waltraud grew up in Germany and met Ralph Wayne Hatchell while he was serving in the US Army.  They...