Mr. Banks

James Edward 'Eddy' Banks, 71, of Lampasas died peacefully on June 30, 2026.Eddy was born on April 23, 1955, in Lampasas to Waymon Edward Banks and Margaret Maurine Harrison Banks.

Mrs. Loader

Wilma Chaffin Loader, 100, died peacefully in her sleep at home in Lampasas on June 10, 2026.Funeral services for Mrs. Loader will be held July 10, 2026 at 12 p.m. at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel in Lampasas, with the Rev. Rick Willis officiating.

Mr. Cox

After a battle with cancer. Richard Dewayne Cox, age 58, died May 7, 2026 under hospice care at his home in Azle.Richard and his twin brother Roger were born on Aug. 15, 1967, in Burnet to Roy Don Cox and Linda Ann DeLeon Cox.He spent his childhood years living in Burnet, Llano and Dublin.

Mr. Davis

Harold Franklin Davis, 78, of Lampasas, died peacefully on June 16, 2026, at his residence.He was born on Dec. 16, 1947, in Paintsville, Kentucky, to O.W. Davis and Deloris (Crum) Davis.Harold was a loving husband, father and grandfather who faithfully served his country in the U.S. Army.

Services set July 8 for Ruthie Martin

Ruth Richardson Martin, longtime high school English teacher, died July 1, 2026, just days before her 83rd birthday.Services will be held July 8 at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church, with Dr. Rick Willis to officiate. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.

Mrs. Limmer

Karen Elizabeth Limmer, 41, of Houston, died on June 17, 2026. She was a wife, mother, daughter, sister, nurse, friend and faithful follower of Christ. Karen was born on March 28, 1985, in Lampasas to Daniel Dotson Hodges and Dianna Lynn Wear Hodges.

Mrs. Owen

Gladys Laverne Thornal Owen died in Lampasas on June 8, 2026.She was born in Lampasas County on Jan. 7, 1926 to Oscar and Della Anderson Thornal and celebrated her 100th birthday earlier this year.

Mr. Shurtleff

Samuel Hillyard Shurtleff III, 70, died at his home in Lampasas on June 4, 2026.A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on June 20 at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel. Visitation with the family will be held one hour prior to the service.Sam was born on Dec.

Mrs. Thogmartin

Nancy Lou (Burns) Thogmartin was born on March 20, 1945, to David and Mattie Burns at home on their ranch in Lometa. She was the youngest of Dave and Mattie’s eight children and went to school in Lometa.

Mrs. Hunter

Ilona Hunter died peacefully on June 4, 2026, after a battle with cancer, surrounded by her family.Born on Jan. 27, 1945 in Blankenburg, Germany, Ilona’s life was a testament to resilience, love and service to others.Services will be held at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel in Lampasas on June 9 at 2 p.