Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Lampasas & Copperas Cove in Texas.

Solomona Fano

Solomona Fano

Mar 4, 2025

Solomona Salilo Fano, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and esteemed veteran, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2025, in Waco, Texas, at the age of 73. He was born on March 26, 1951, in Faga'alu, American Samoa to Salilo Sailiata Fano and Rufo Tai Pedro Fano.  Solomona’s life was marked by his unwavering commitment to family, service, and community.

A proud...

Dudley Allen Wykes

Dudley Allen Wykes

Mar 1, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Dudley A. Wykes, a devoted husband, loving father, cherished pawpaw, and a true cowboy at heart.  Dudley was a man of quiet strength, deep kindness, and unwavering love for his family, friends, and the land he called home.  

A hardworking rancher, Dudley found joy in the simple, honest life- early mornings, open...

Mary Sue Ramirez

Mary Sue Ramirez

Mar 1, 2025

Mary Sue Ramirez, 89, passed away on March 1, 2025, at Advent Health Rollins Brook Hospital in Lampasas, Texas.  She was born on February 14, 1936, in Lampasas, Texas, to Jesus and Corina Rendon Rodriguez.

Rosary Services will be held at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel Lampasas on Thursday, March 6, at 6 p.m., with visitation to follow until 8 p.m. The Funeral...

Manuel Martinez

Manuel Martinez

Feb 28, 2025

Manuel Martinez, 63, of Lampasas, passed away on February 28, 2025, in Temple, TX.

Visitation will be held at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel Lampasas on Wednesday, March 5, from 6 pm to 8 pm.  The Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church on Thursday, March 6, at 10 am.  Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. 

Manuel was a hard...

Ann Moore Johnson

Ann Moore Johnson

Feb 27, 2025

Ann Moore Johnson passed away on February 27, 2025, at her home in Lampasas, surrounded by loved ones.  She was born on September 4, 1937, to W.T. and Cora Moore.

Ann lived a rich and blessed life.  She grew up on the family ranch and learned the value of hard work, humility, and resilience.  She enjoyed the wide open spaces with...

Sammie Sanders, Jr.

Sammie Sanders, Jr.

Feb 26, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Sammie Sanders Jr., who passed away on February 26, 2025.  Born on April 13, 1948, in Covington, Kentucky, to Sammie and Alice Sanders, he grew up in Walton, Kentucky, where he developed a love for fishing and spending time with family.

Sammie had a wonderful laugh that could light up a room.  He...

Joyce Nell Wittenburg

Joyce Nell Wittenburg

Feb 22, 2025

Joyce Nell Schneider Wittenburg passed away peacefully on February 22, 2025, just two days after celebrating her 89th birthday.  She was surrounded by her three daughters at passing and then joined her beloved husband, Bill, in eternal rest.

Joyce was born on February 20, 1936, to loving parents Herbert and Malinda Schneider, who instilled in her a strong work ethic, deep...

Steve Wilcutt

Steve Wilcutt

Feb 21, 2025

Steve Wilcutt, a devoted husband, best friend, and hero, passed away on February 21, 2025. He was a man of deep love and kindness, cherishing every moment spent with his beloved wife and their puppies. His love for his parents, family, and friends was unwavering, and he touched the lives of so many with his warmth and generosity.

In his younger...

William Allen James

William Allen James

Feb 21, 2025

William Allen James, affectionately known as Bill, was born on March 17, 1938, in Afton, Michigan. He passed away peacefully on February 21, 2025, in Copperas Cove, Texas, after a prolonged battle with Lewy Body Dementia. He was 86. Bill's life was marked by an unwavering commitment to family, a distinguished military career, and a passion for welding that spanned...

Patsy Morene Moore

Patsy Morene Moore

Feb 18, 2025

Patsy Morene "Pat" Ballow Moore passed away at home on the J.E. Moore Ranch in northern Lampasas County on February 18.  She was 91.  Graveside services were held on February 20 at the Hines Chapel Cemetery.  Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel of Lampasas was in charge of arrangements.

Patsy was born August 26, 1933, near Levelland to Jim Holland Ballow and Cleo Evadean...

Laura Jean Berkman

Laura Jean Berkman

Feb 13, 2025

Laura Jean Berkman, a beloved figure to many, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2025, in Killeen, Texas, surrounded by her cherished daughters. Born on August 4, 1960, in New Hartford, New York, Laura dedicated her life to caring for others, embodying compassion and love in every role she took on.

For the majority of her life, Laura worked as a...

Barbara Louise Hopkins

Barbara Louise Hopkins

Feb 12, 2025

Barbara Louise Hopkins, born on March 25, 1941, in Evanston, Illinois, peacefully departed this life on February 12, 2025, in Huntsville, Texas. In a world that so often feels hurried and chaotic, Barbara was a steadfast presence—a prayer warrior whose faith lifted many souls before the Lord. Her spirit, unwavering in encouragement, provided strength and comfort to those fortunate enough...

Joyce Bear Franklin

Joyce Bear Franklin

Feb 12, 2025

Joyce Elaine Bear Franklin, 83, passed away at her home in Lampasas on Wednesday, February 12, 2025.

Visitation will be held at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel Lampasas on Monday, February 17, from 5 pm to 7 pm.  Services will be on Tuesday, February 18, at 10 am, at Adamsville Baptist Church with burial to follow at Groves Cemetery.

Joyce was born on January...

Barbara Ann Odneal

Barbara Ann Odneal

Feb 11, 2025

Barbara Ann Odneal, 86, of Lampasas, Texas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.  She was born on June 23, 1938, in Lamesa, Texas, to Jimmie and Oleta Corbin, who preceded her in death.  As the eldest of six siblings, Barbara embraced a lifetime of love, faith, and service to others.

Barbara graduated from Big Spring High School in 1955...

Carl Dwayne Whitehead

Carl Dwayne Whitehead

Feb 10, 2025

Carl Dwayne Whitehead, 79, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025, at his home in Copperas Cove, Texas.  He was born on September 11, 1945, in Orange, Texas to Joseph Cullen and Garvis Lowery Whitehead.

Graveside services will be held at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen, TX, at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.

Carl grew up in...

Carl Mueller

Carl Mueller

Feb 10, 2025

Carl Mueller, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away on February 10, 2025, in Kempner, Texas, at the age of 76. He was born on March 29, 1948, in St. Louis, Missouri.

Carl entered the computer industry between the inventions of the integrated circuit and the floppy disk. He dedicated much of his life to the computer industry,...

Don Davis

Don Davis

Feb 10, 2025

Donald Jackson Davis, 85, passed away on February 10, 2025, in Lampasas, Texas.

Don was born on September 17, 1939, on the Davis Ranch to W. Forrest Davis and C. Roberteen Kendrick Davis.  Don grew up with a strong sense of family and community.  He was active in the FFA where he showed sheep and steers.  He graduated from Briggs High...

Jean-Pierre Georges Patrick Chastagnol

Jean-Pierre Georges Patrick Chastagnol

Feb 8, 2025

Jean-Pierre Georges Patrick Chastagnol passed away unexpectedly at his home on February 8, 2025.  JP was born on July 1, 1959, to Georges Jean Chastagnol and Marie Josephe Therese Augustine Foret in Boulogne-Billancourt, France.  He had four older sisters.

JP served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in England.  After his mission, he worked for the...

Richard Akridge, Jr.

Richard Akridge, Jr.

Feb 8, 2025

Rev. Paul Richard Akridge, Jr., 62, passed away on February 8, 2025, at his home in Lampasas, Texas after many years of battling illness.  He was born on September 28, 1962, in Ashburn, Georgia to Paul and Anne (Pate) Akridge.

A graveside service will be held at School Creek Cemetery on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at 3 pm.

Richard grew up in...

Nelda Faye Vann

Nelda Faye Vann

Feb 2, 2025

Nelda Faye Vann went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 2, 2025, surrounded by her family.  She was born on November 7, 1932, in Lampasas, Texas to Guy Willis and Clara Black Reding.

A service to celebrate Nelda's life will be held at First Street Church of Christ, 201 W. First St, Lampasas, TX, on Saturday, February...