Mr. Blaylock

On Dec. 26, 2025, at the age of 97, Joe Sharp Blaylock died in Round Rock, surrounded by his family.Joe was born in Granger, the youngest child of seven to Harvey Charles Blaylock and Jettie Vesti (Raby) Blaylock.

Mr. Richardson

John Joseph Richardson, lovingly known as “Daddy” to his wife, Kay, died peacefully on Dec. 27, 2025, in Copperas Cove.John was born on Nov. 2, 1948, in Lampasas to Joseph Berry and Doris (Stafford) Richardson.

Mr. McCullough

Gary Phillip “Phil” McCullough, 77, died on Dec. 17, 2025, in Bertram.Services will be held at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel in Lampasas on Dec. 23 at 1 p.m., with a graveside service to follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.Phil was born in Fort Worth on June 3, 1948, to John Allen and Hattye Clara...

Mrs. Corbin

Anneta Marlene Corbin, 92, of Lampasas, died peacefully on Dec. 16, 2025.Services will be held at First Street Church of Christ at 2 p.m. Dec. 22, with visitation one hour prior.

Mrs. Wavell

Mary Ann Wavell, age 77, died on Dec. 7, 2025, in Southlake, Texas.Services will be held at 10 a.m. Dec. 20, 2025, at Oakwood Cemetery.

Mrs. Hatcher

Marian LaRue McGuire Hatcher of Arlington, Texas, died peacefully on Dec. 5, 2025, after a lengthy battle with cancer.She is survived by three children and their spouses, nine grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.Born on April 13, 1948, in Lampasas, Marian was the daughter of Lois Goodwin...

Mrs. Kovach

Margareta Kovach, 88, died Nov. 28, 2025.She was born on April 17, 1937, in Bamberg, Bavaria, Germany to Josef and Barbara Ernst.

Mr. Walsh

James Garland Walsh Jr., 88, of Lometa, died on Nov. 17, 2025.He was born on Sept. 18, 1937.

Ms. Simon

Deana Odell Simon, 54, of Carrollton, died peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Nov. 24, 2025, in her family home in Lampasas.Born Oct. 16, 1971 in Austin to Charles and Barbara (Olson) Simon, Deana spent her younger years in Cedar Park, enjoying family vacations at the surrounding lakes.The...

Mrs. Murley

Betty Louella Durham Murley was born July 6, 1935 in O’Donnell, Texas. She was the second oldest of eight children born to Homer and Farris Durham.She graduated from O’Donnell High School in 1942.