Mrs. Hobbs

Sharon Kay Goebel Hobbs, 74, died Jan. 19, 2026.She was born on Nov. 13, 1951 in Fredericksburg to Clarence and Geraldine Goebel.Sharon graduated from Lyndon B. Johnson High School in Johnson City, where she was an avid basketball player, participated in many school activities and earned the honor...

Mr. Fritz

Gary Raymond Fritz, 68, died on Jan. 13, 2026, at his home in Lampasas.A memorial service will be held at Bertram First Baptist Church, 325 S. Gabriel St., on Feb. 7 at 10 a.m. Burial of Gary’s ashes will take place at Bear Creek Cemetery, 201 CR 270 in Bertram, following the service.

Mrs. Smothers

Ramona Fay Smothers, 65, died on Jan. 22, 2026, surrounded by her family.She was born on Sept. 15, 1960 in Neubrucke, Germany to Paul and Mina “Fay” Supon.

Mr. Cox

James Clinton “Jim” Cox died on Jan. 11, 2026, at his home in Kempner, surrounded by his family, after a brief illness.Visitation will be held Jan. 29 from 5-7 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home in Lampasas.Funeral service is set for Jan. 30 at 11 a.m., also at Heritage Funeral Home.Born on June 30,...

Mrs. Martin

Emma Elizabeth “Putzie” Schoenewolf Martin, 83, died on Jan. 14, 2026, at her home in Lometa.Funeral Mass will be held at Church of the Good Shepherd in Lometa on Jan. 29 at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Lometa City Cemetery.Putzie was born on May 5, 1942 in Gillespie County, Texas to Victor Hugo...

Mrs. Millsap

Barbara Jan Millsap, 86, of Lampasas, died on Jan. 10, 2026.Rosary was held at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel in Lampasas on Jan. 15 at 6 p.m, and visitation followed until 8 p.m.The Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Jan. 16 at 10 a.m., with interment to follow at Hillsdale...

Mrs. Carroll

Laura Lou Carroll, 78 of Burnet, died on Dec. 30, 2025.Laura was born on May 12, 1947, in Comanche to parents Lloyd and Mary Thorp. Growing up, she lived and went to school in Lampasas.Laura was a wonderful housewife and had many different jobs along the way. One of her passions was cleaning houses.

Mr. Sanchez

Henry T. Sanchez, 74, of Lampasas died on Dec. 28, 2025, at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Temple.A celebration of his life will be held at the Lampasas VFW on Jan. 10, 2026, from 3-6 p.m. Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel has charge of arrangements.Henry was born on Oct. 10, 1951, to Sylvano...

Mrs. Woods

Lavonie “Vonnie” Hoozer Woods, 84, of Kingsland, died on Dec. 23, 2025.She was born on Dec. 15, 1941, in Beaumont to Earl and Hazel Smith Hoozer.Vonnie was raised in Vidor, and she graduated from Vidor High School in 1960.Shortly afterward, she served her country in the United States Army.

Mrs. Welch

Ruth Anne Key Welch, 86, of Lampasas, died peacefully on Dec. 31, 2025.She was born on March 24, 1939, in Austin to James Richard Key II and Geraldine (Dumas) Key.Anne married James Everett Welch in El Paso on Aug. 31, 1957.She worked as an administrative secretary for the El Paso ISD, Menaul...