Obituaries

Col. Hampton

Col. Hampton

Col. Hampton

The retired Col. James Hampton, United States Army, died on Nov. 11, 2025, in Lampasas at the age of 85. He was born on July 13, 1940, in Hollywood, California.Col. Hampton began his long military career when he joined the California National Guard on Oct. 23, 1959.
Mr. Matchen

Mr. Matchen

Mr. Matchen

Mark Anthony Matchen, 60, died on Nov. 13, 2025, at Caraday Nursing in Lampasas. Services were held at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel in Lampasas on Nov. 17 at 3 p.m., with visitation an hour prior. Burial followed at Nix Cemetery.Mark was born on Jan.
Mr. Garcia

Mr. Garcia

Mr. Garcia

Andrew “Andy” Garcia III, age 53, died Nov. 13, 2025 at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Temple.A rosary and visitation will be held at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel in Lampasas from 6-8 p.m. on Nov. 21.Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Catholic Church at 10 a.m. on Nov. 22.

Mr. Baldwin

The family of Brayden Lynn Baldwin has announced his death on Nov. 1, 2025, at the age of 18.A celebration of his life will be held Nov. 22 from 4-6 p.m. at Putters & Gutters in Lampasas.Born on Feb. 21, 2007, in Abilene, Brayden’s life was full of laughter, love and his indomitable spirit.
Ms. Witcher

Ms. Witcher

Ms. Witcher

Sherry Jane Witcher, 78, died on Nov. 9, 2025, at Stoney Brook Assisted Living in Copperas Cove after a lengthy illness.Funeral services will be held at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel in Lampasas on Nov. 16 at 2 p.m., with visitation an hour prior. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Slagle

Mrs. Slagle

Mrs. Slagle

Nancy Ellen Pickett Slagle died Nov. 13, 2025, at the age of 89, after a brief illness.Family visitation will be held at Lometa Church of Christ on Nov. 17 at 10 a.m., with a celebration of her life at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Senterfitt Cemetery in Lometa.Nancy was born to William F.
Mr. Lundy

Mr. Lundy

Mr. Lundy

Jimmy Charles Lundy, 81, of Lampasas, died on Nov. 3, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.A celebration of his life will be held at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel in Lampasas on Nov. 8 at noon.

Mrs. Petree

Alice Lunsford Petree was born in Austin, Texas at Brackenridge Hospital on July 9, 1951. She died Sept. 27, 2026.She was a devoted wife, mother, Nana and great-Nana.
Mr. Stoneham

Mr. Stoneham

Mr. Stoneham

Henry Bryant Stoneham Jr., 87, died Oct. 30, 2025, at Lampasas Assisted Living.A celebration of his life was held at Lampasas Community Church on Nov. 2 at 2 p.m., with a visitation prior to the service. Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel had charge of arrangements.Henry was born on Feb.
Mrs. Robles

Mrs. Robles

Mrs. Robles

Born on March 10, 1956 in Lampasas to Trinidad and Maria Marez, Eloise Marez was one of 13 children. Growing up in a large family, she learned the values of hard work and loyalty early in life. She cherished her siblings and built lifelong friendships that she carried throughout her adult years.