Mr. Detrick

Leslie Ronald Detrick, 84, of Lampasas died on Nov. 16, 2023, at his home. He was born on Aug. 20, 1939, in Portola, California to the late Leslie Wilford Detrick and Lillie Inez (Mason) Detrick. Les grew up in both California and Texas. He graduated from Clyde (Texas) High School in 1957.

Burn ban lifted

County Judge Randy Hoyer has temporarily lifted the order restricting outdoor burning that was implemented in October. Burning will be allowed from Dec. 1 until Dec. 14 at 6 p.m. Those who conduct a burn are asked to notify the sheriff’s office at 512-556-8255.

Mrs. Cowan

MRS. COWAN The family of Laura Cowan has announced her death on Nov. 25, 2023.  Born on June 12, 1967, Laura dedicated herself to spreading joy, lending a helping hand and creating a legacy of love. Her impact reached far beyond her immediate circle.

Mrs. Sanchez

Rosa Sanchez died on Nov. 19, 2023, at her home in Lampasas. She was born on Feb. 13, 1947, in Burnet to Bill Salazar Sr. and Felipa Salazar. Memorial services will be held at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel in Lampasas on Nov. 29 at 2 p.m., with interment to follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.

Mr. Eckhoff

Leon Lonnie Eckhoff, 84, died on Nov. 17, 2023, at his home in Bend. Leon was born Oct. 20, 1939, in the German community of Shelby to Otto and Lillian Hauck Eckhoff. In 1947, the Eckhoffs joined a few other families and moved to the banks of the Colorado River to the community of Bend.

Mrs. McNeil

Bonnie McNeil, 89, died on Nov. 18, 2023, in Junction. She was born on June 6, 1934, in Izoro to Jonce and Willie (Daggs) Edmondson. Graveside services will be held at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen on Nov. 28 at 2 p.m.

Mr. Harris

Ralph Anthony Harris, 71, loving son, brother, husband, father, uncle and “Poppy,” died on Nov. 20, 2023. Ralph, known also as “Tony” by many, died peacefully with his loving family at his side. He was born in Bruceton, Tennessee on April 14, 1952 to Oscar and Chestine Harris.

Ms. Sales

Debra “Debie” Sue Yelvington Sales, 57, died on Nov. 16, 2023, at her sister Barbie’s home in Converse. She was born on July 23, 1966, in Lubbock to Billy Mack Yelvington and Diana Aguirre. A memorial service will be held at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel in Lampasas at 11 a.m. on Nov. 25.

Mr. Banks

Brian Stacy Banks was born Sept. 5, 1958, in Houston. He died on Nov. 11, 2023, in Austin. Brian moved to Lampasas in 1977, where he met Marianne Landers. They were joined in marriage on Aug. 18, 1984, at First Baptist Church by their pastor, Mike Barnard.

Mr. Havins

Roger Dale Havins, 60, of Lampasas died on Oct. 29, 2023. Memorial services will be held at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel in Lampasas on Nov. 20 at 10 a.m. Roger was born on March 3, 1963, in Houston to David Hamilton Havins Sr. and Maxcine Gay (McAnally) Havins.