Local Obituaries for Lampasas & Copperas Cove in Texas.

May 19, 2020

Frederick C. Shotwell Jr., 75, of Copperas Cove, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. Memorial graveside services will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, June 4, 2021, at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen.

Frederick was born in Washington DC to Frederick Clyde and Louise Ernestine Shotwell on May 28, 1944.  He went to...

May 18, 2020

Jesus A. (Jesse) Subia, 75 of Lampasas, Texas died Monday May 18, 2020 at Lampasas Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was born April 9, 1945 in Fort Stockton, Texas to parents Manuel Subia and Juanita (Acosta) Subia. After high school graduation he attended Howard Payne University, where he obtained his undergraduate degree. He later earned his Master’s degree at American Technological...

May 18, 2020

SFC Ted Lee Bagwell, age 55, of Killeen, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2020. Viewing is at 10 am. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, June 1, 2020 at Scott’s Funeral Home of Copperas Cove with burial following at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen.

SFC Ted Lee Bagwell was born Aberdeen,...

May 17, 2020

Richard Hopson Pinckney lost a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease May 17, 2020. He was born February 29, 1936 in Austin, Texas the son of Thomas Dudley and Dorothy (Crawford) Pinckney. A 1955 graduate of Austin High, his dream was to become a State Game Warden. With the encouragement of Capt. Sprott, Richard was s elected to attend the training...

May 17, 2020

Pete Mason, age 68, of Kempner passed away at home on Sunday, May 17,

2020. Graveside Services will be at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, May 20, 2020

at Kempner City Cemetery.

Pete was born in Lauderdale County, Alabama to H.E. “Big Pete” Mason

and Myrtle Delores Hayes Mason on November...

May 14, 2020

William “Bill” Joseph McMurray, Sr a native of Ponchatoula, Louisiana and resident of Killeen, Texas, passed away at his home Thursday, May 14, 2020. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Bill was born March 28, 1952, to the late Bernard Charles and Mary Saxon Shewalter McMurray. He graduated from Ponchatoula High School in...

May 13, 2020

Kenneth Lee Bench, 81 of Lampasas passed away May 13, 2020 at his residence. He was born January 7, 1939 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma to parents Lee O. Bench and Nora (Collins) Bench. He was in the Air Force Reserve, then served in the U.S. Army for over 21 years. He was a bug exterminator for many years after his military...

May 12, 2020

Mary Lou Gaddy, 79 of Lampasas, Texas died Tuesday May 12, 2020 at Spring Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born September 16, 1940 in Lampasas, Texas to parents Luther Martin and Lillie (Welch) Martin. She attended Lampasas schools. Mary married Albert Melvin Gaddy February 14, 1959 in Lampasas. She was a life-long resident of Lampasas. Mary worked as...

May 12, 2020

On May 12, 2020, Diana Thornley ascended on angels’ wings heavenward to return to her Heavenly Father from the ALS disease. Graveside Services will be held at 1:00 pm, Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery with Priest Fabian Feijo officiating.

She was born September 17, 1957, at Fort Benning, Georgia to the late...

May 7, 2020

Brad was born in Littlefield, Texas to the late Bill and Linda Long Huckabee on August 29, 1968.  Brad graduated from Morton High School in 1987.  He later married Wendy Huckabee on November 3, 2012, in Midland, Texas. He worked in Oilfield Transportation beginning in his early 20’s.

Brad was a loving father, husband, and grandpa who...

May 7, 2020

Don F. Owens, 92 of Lampasas, Texas died May 7, 2020 at Advent Health Central Texas in Killeen. He was born November 22, 1927 in Lampasas County near Nix to parents Earl Owens and Allie (Underwood) Owens. Don finished school at Nix. He married Bonnie F. Coleman June 7, 1952. He worked at Ft. Hood for the U S Civil...

May 5, 2020

Genevieve F. Adams, 76 of Lampasas, Texas died Tuesday May 5, 2020 at her home. She was born August 15, 1943 in Brownfield, Texas the daughter of Edmond F. Oden and Katherine (Stinnett) Oden. She worked as a school teacher and later as a real estate broker. Geneie married Dale E. Adams 55 years ago and had served as pastor’s...

May 3, 2020

Faustino Cruz Sanchez (Tino), age 78, of Copperas Cove, Texas passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2020, around family and friends. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at Holy Family Catholic Church with burial following at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen. Visitation will be from 5-6:30 PM with a Rosary at...

Apr 30, 2020

Sarah Lee (Chandler) Douglas went to be with her Heavenly Father on April 30, 2020. She was born Sept 11, 1926. Sarah Lee was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She wrote the alma mater for Corpus Christi High School, served as president of the Republican Women's Club and was honored by Governor Rick Perry for her many years of...

Apr 29, 2020

Sandra Louise Tobias, 83 of Lampasas, Texas died Wednesday April 29, 2020 at Advent Central Texas Hospital in Killeen. She was born April 28, 1937 in Kokomo, Indiana to parents Eugene Arthur Jackson and Geraldine Louise (Eads) Jackson. She had worked as a materials coordinator for Haliburton for many years and after relocating to this area, worked for Beall’s as...

Apr 29, 2020

Christopher D. Dilling (Bell), age 27, of Copperas Cove tragically passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 AM, Thursday, May 7, 2020, at The Potter’s House, 420 E. Ave C. Killeen, TX with burial following at Copperas Cove City Cemetery. Visitation will be an hour prior to the service at the church.

Apr 27, 2020

Our beloved Gainwell “Jimmy” White, age 81, was reunited in heaven with his wife, Mirella, on April 27, 2020. He was born September 15, 1938, in Rock Hill, South Carolina to parents Henry and Senora Brown White. Being the youngest of 16 children, he learned the value of hard work at a very young age. His first job was...

Apr 26, 2020

Alton Henry Marwitz, 82, of Lampasas went to be with his heavenly father on Sunday, April 26, 2020. Graveside service will be held in Shive, Texas, St. Paul Cemetery, on Friday, May 1st at 10:00 AM. Alton was born in Hamilton County on May 23, 1937 to Mathilda Alice and Henry Louis Marwitz. Alton married the love of his life,...

Apr 24, 2020

Raymond Cardenas Sr., 69 of Lampasas, Texas died Friday April 24, 2020 at Cedar Hill Healthcare Centre in Lampasas. He was born August 25, 1950 in Lampasas, Texas to parents Encarnacion and Anita Cardenas. Ray grew up in Lampasas and remained a life-long resident. He worked in the construction and truck driving industry for many years. He was a member...

Apr 23, 2020

Wanda Larue Shive Willis passed away peacefully at her home in Lampasas, TX on April 23, 2020 after a brief illness. She was 86. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and a genuine friend to all. She lived her entire life as a proud Texan and will be missed dearly. She possessed a quick wit and brightened the...