Mrs. Kent-McQue

Elisabeth “Liz” Kent-McQue, 67, of Lampasas died peacefully at her home on March 23, 2026.Liz was born on March 24, 1958, in Germany to Wilhelm and Margarete Seiz. She spent her early years in Germany, where she developed a lifelong love for horses that remained at the center of her life.

Mrs. Straley

Dorrace Nell Straley, 96, died on March 22, 2026, in Lampasas.Visitation will be held March 27 from 6-8 p.m. at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel in Lampasas.Graveside services will be March 28 at 10 a.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lampasas.Dorrace was born on Aug. 28, 1929, in Temple, Texas, to Forrest W.

Mr. Marquis

Robert Eugene Marquis, a loving family man, skilled diesel mechanic and gifted nature photographer, died peacefully on March 15, 2026, in Kempner.Born on July 21, 1955, in Ridgecrest, California, Robert lived a life marked by dedication, creativity and a deep passion for the outdoors.

Mr. Nuckles

William Aaron “W.A.” Nuckles, 90, of Lampasas, died on March 17, 2026 at home.He was Rollins Brook Hospital’s third baby, born on April 19, 1935, in Lampasas to Lucille Champion Nuckles and Joseph Aaron Nuckles.W.A. grew up in the Unity Community and attended Unity School.

Mr. Johnson

Donald Glenn Johnson of Lampasas died on March 10, 2026.Glenn was a proud Vietnam veteran who served his country with courage, grit and a strong sense of duty.

Mr. Friedlander

Tracy Alan Friedlander, 79, died on Feb. 19, 2026, at his home in Lampasas.He was born on Feb. 27, 1946, in Luzerne, Pennsylvania, to Irving and Letha Dorothy (Lee) Friedlander.  Tracy was cremated, and a celebration of his life will be held at Bar 17 Ranch in Lampasas County on March 21 from 3-6 p.

Mr. Cannon

Claude Frank Cannon III, affectionately known as “Bubba,” was born on Aug. 3, 1945, in Houston. Bubba embodied the spirit of a true cowboy, yet his contributions extended past the realm of ranch life.

Mrs. Petronis

Debby Petronis died on March 6, 2026 after a brief illness. She was 75 years old.Fulton Family Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.Debra Lee “Debby” Simmons Petronis was born and raised in Amarillo. She attended Baylor University and graduated with a degree in education.

Mr. Hicks

James Earnest “Jim” Hicks died Feb. 28, 2026 at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Temple at the age of 88.Jim was born May 23, 1937 in Lampasas County at Bend to William Robert “Bob” Hicks and Jennie May Towerton. He spent most of his life at Bend.

Mr. Crawford

Cecil Milton “C.M.” Crawford Jr., 91, of Lampasas, died peacefully Feb. 27, 2026 in the home he was restoring.Visitation will be held at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel on March 6 from 10-11 a.m. Graveside services will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lampasas at 11:30 a.m.C.M. was born on Oct.