Obituaries

Schuetzle Wayne Schuetzle

Wayne D. Schuetzle, SFC, (Ret.), age 85, of Kempner passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2016 in Temple. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 14, 2016 at Clear Creek Baptist Church, 3350 FM 2657 in Kempner.

George Jenkins, SFC US Army (Ret.)

George Thomas Jenkins age 80 of Copperas Cove, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, March 4, 2016 in Temple.   Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at Southern Hills Baptist Church in Copperas Cove, with Pastor Preston Atkinson officiating.

Martha Jean Grice

Martha Jean Grice, 92, formerly of Copperas Cove passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2016 in El Paso, TX. Funeral Services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 11, 2016 at Scott’s Funeral Home of Copperas Cove with burial following at the Copperas Cove City Cemetery.

James Gonyer Sr.

James Gonyer, Sr., died on Sunday, February 28, 2016.   He was born on March 22, 1937 in Fostoria, Ohio to the late Arthur and Elizabeth Gonyer. He grew up with 11 brothers and sisters.   James was a retired Master Sergeant, who proudly served in the United States Army until his retirement.

Michael W. Brackett, Sr.

Michael W. Brackett, age 55, of Kempner passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2016. A Memorial Services will be held at 11 AM, Saturday, March 5, 2016 at Scott’s Funeral Home of Copperas Cove.   Michael was born on June 11, 1960 to the late Thomas and Patricia Watkins Brackett.

James Leonard McGuire

James L. McGuire, 82, of Copperas Cove passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 in Killeen. No services are scheduled.   James was born on February 28, 1933 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Leonard and Helen McGuire. After graduating from high school in 1951, he was proud to attend college at St.
File Photo - A resident signs the liquor petition during a previous year.

File Photo - A resident signs the liquor petition during a previous year.

Locals preparing to file third petition for liquor

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   A group of local voters who would like to put the sale of liquor option on the November ballot, is preparing to file a petition again.
Suzanne McDonnell

Suzanne McDonnell

Suzanne Coleman McDonnell

Suzanne McDonnell, 65, of Copperas Cove passed away Sunday, February 14, 2016 in Gatesville surrounded by her family. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 19, 2016 at Scott’s Funeral Home of Copperas Cove.

Teddy Kent Bertelsen

Teddy K. Bertelsen, 59, of Copperas Cove passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2016 at home. Memorial Services will be held at 1 PM, Friday at Scott’s Funeral Home with inurnment at 3 PM at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen.

Joe Blakley, II

Joe Blakley, II, age 55, of Gatesville passed away Sunday, January 31, 2016 surrounded by his family at his home in Pearl.   Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016 at Coryell Community Church in Gatesville, with Rev. Jess McCabe officiating.