Ms. Holloway

Laurie Ann Holloway of McKinney, formerly of Kempner, died unexpectedly Dec. 1, 2025. She was 65.A celebration of her life was held at her favorite library in the historic district of McKinney.Laurie graduated from Lampasas High School in 1978.

Mrs. Kinsey

Crystal Lea Mullins Kinsey, 84, died peacefully on Jan. 23, 2026, at Stoney Brook Assisted Living in Copperas Cove.Memorial services will be held at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel in Lampasas on Feb. 7 at 2:30 p.m.Crystal was born on Nov.

Mrs. Adams

Edith Gail (Carpenter) Adams, 78, of Oakalla, died on Jan. 24, 2026.Gail was born June 24, 1947 in Lampasas, the daughter of Nolan Elsworth Carpenter and Ruby Janice Wells.Gail graduated from Copperas Cove High School in 1965, then attended Durham’s Business College.

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.

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. Mona grew up in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and graduated from Widefield High School.In high school she met Henry Marshall Smothers Jr.

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.

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.

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.

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.