Obituaries

Harvey Gene McCutchen

Harvey Gene McCutchen

McCutchen

Harvey Gene McCutchen October 12, 1940 ~ November 3, 2025 Harvey Gene McCutchen, a devoted family man and hardworking individual, was born on October 12, 1940, in the Owl Creek Community.
Charles Ray Morris

Charles Ray Morris

Charles Ray Morris

May 27, 1956 — May 23, 2025 Charles Ray Morris was born May 27, 1956, in Charlton Heights of Fayette County in West Virginia and passed away following an aggressive battle with cancer surrounded by family at his home in Copperas Cove, Texas on May 23, 2025.

Alice Martin

April 13, 1939 — March 11, 2025   Alice Martin, a beloved matriarch, left us peacefully at her home on March 11, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on April 13, 1939, in Del Valle, Texas, she spent her life as a beacon of warmth and love, a guiding light for those fortunate enough to know her.

Rivers

Penney C. “Nanny” Vickers Rivers Feb. 14, 1939 ~ Nov. 17, 2024   Long-time Covite and businesswoman, Penney C. “Nanny” Vickers Rivers, passed away on November 17, 2024. She was born on February 14, 1939, to William Claude Vickers and Audrey Faye Atkinson Vickers in Houston.

Miller

William Clarence Miller January 15, 1942 ~ August 25 2024   William Clarence Miller, known affectionately as Bill, was born on January 15, 1942, in Gainesville, Florida. He passed away peacefully on August 25 2024, in Copperas Cove, Texas, surrounded by his beloved family.

Wayne Vincent Burke

December 17, 1969 — June 24, 2024 Wayne Vincent Burke, born on December 17, 1969, a beloved figure in the trucking industry, passed away on June 24, 2024 Throughout his life, Wayne wore many hats - from owning and operating Wayne Burke LLC trucking company to managing the terminal at A&G Trucking...

O’Dwyer

Roger O’Dwyer May 25, 1937 ~ Mar 22, 2024   Roger O’Dwyer passed away on Mar 22, 2024 at the age of 86 after a long battle with cancer. Roger is survived by his wife of 65 years Carole, his sons Brian, Michael and Sean and his daughter Kathleen. He was preceded in death by his son Kevin.

Higgins

Higgins Maj. Terry Lee Higgins (Ret) January 21, 1939  ~ March 24, 2024   Maj. Terry Lee Higgins (Ret) took his final flight surrounded by loved ones in the care of Baylor Scott & White in Temple, Texas March 24, 2024.

Hughes

Gordon L. Hughes  May 7, 1948- March 18, 2024    Gordon L. Hughes, a former Copperas Cove resident, passed away peacefully at his home in New Braunfels on March 18, 2024. He was surrounded by love.  Gordon was born in Ft. Lewis, Washington, to Joe and Daphne Hughes.

Longtime Copperas Cove resident, Cove Santa, to be remembered

Clyde Delane Sowell Jr., known as CJ and “Cove Santa”, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, at his home in Copperas Cove. CJ was a beloved husband, father, papa, brother, uncle, and friend whose presence brightened the lives of everyone blessed to know him.