All Obituaries

C Frederick (Fred) Safady, age 61, of Harker Heights, passed away on Sunday January 20, 2020 at home.  He was born November 29, 1958 in Killeen, TX to the late Hayel Farris and Nadia (Yackzan) Safady.  A lifelong area resident and graduate of Killeen High School, Fred owned many local businesses in his lifetime.    He enjoyed listening to Elvis Presley music, watching the Dallas Cowboys and creating woodburning art, but his greatest joy was spending time with his...

Beverly A. Clement, age 78, of Killeen, passed away on January 1, 2020 at her home with her loving grandson and granddaughter by her side.    She was born January 3, 1941 in Pittsburgh PA, a daughter of the late Theodore and Otelia (Johns) Potter.    Beverly worked at Walmart as a door greater until her retirement. A loving wife to the late James Clement, and mother 3 children, 10 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.    In keeping with...

William M. Reynolds, age 76 of Salado, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2019, at home with his loving family by his side. He was born on July 13, 1943 in Baxley, Georgia the son of Guss and Gladys (Lawrence) Reynolds Ogburn.As a child, he grew up in Macon, Georgia and entered the United States Army in 1961 at the age of 18 after graduating from Lanier High school. He served three years as an enlisted soldier from 1961 to 1964. A year later, he re-enlisted for the warrant officer flight...

Harry Lee Poole, age 93 of Killeen, TX passed away on December 26, 2019, in the Indian Oaks Nursing Home, with his loving wife by his side. Harry was born on December 15, 1926 in Gainsville, Georgia a son of Marcus and Myrtle Poole. Harry proudly served in the United States Air Force and honorably retired after serving over 20 years.Mr. Poole is preceded in death by his sister, Betty Golebiewski and brother, Dannie J. Poole.He is survived by his loving wife, Geraldine Poole; brothers,...

Marvin E. Edmonds, age 90 of Killeen, passed away on Tuesday December 17, 2019 at the Seaton Medical Center in Harker Heights. He was born April 1, 1929 in Mannboro, Virginia, a son of the late Peter R. and Hattie Edmonds. A proud veteran of the U.S. Army he defended the country for over 30 years, fighting in Korea, and Vietnam.He was a devoted husband and family man; his greatest joy was spending time with his loving wife Helen and his children and grandchildren. Marvin is survived by his...

English (Watson) Gehr, age 70, of Killeen passed away on Sunday December 15, 2019, at home with her loving family by her side. She was born September 25, 1949 in Maryland, she was a daughter of the late Vernon and Delores (Dallas) Watson.English was a registered nurse for over 30 years. She was married to Barry J. Gehr Sr. as a wife of a veteran she proudly held down the house and raised the children all while supporting her beloved husband while he was on and off active duty.She is survived...

Veda L. Gray-Shaw age 58, of Harker Heights, passed away on Saturday December 14, 2019 at home with her loving family by her side. She was born November 3, 1961 in Memphis, TN a daughter of the late Robert and Minnie M (Long) Shaw.She moved to Los Angeles, CA at an early age, where she attended Southwest College in Los Angeles, CA Studying Fashion design. In 1987 she met her Husband Richard C. Gray and they married on Jan 2, 1995. To this union three sons were born, Richard Gray II, Vladimir...

James J. Trombley of Harker Heights, Texas 1948 – 2019 ObituaryJuly 15, 1948 – December 10, 2019Mr. Trombley passed away on Tuesday December 10 in San Antonio, Texas. He was born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island on July 15, 1948. James was preceded in death by his parents Louis E. Trombley and Therese M. Trombley (Vallee). Survivors include his wife Magalie Trombley of Harker Heights, Texas: Daughter, Tammy Trombley of Pawtucket, RI; Son Dirk Trombley of Ellington, Connecticut; Daughter...

Hector L. Rivera-RodriguezFuneral services will be on December 13, 2019 at Heritage Funeral Home, 425 E Central Texas Expy, Harker Heights, TX 76548. Viewing is from 7:30 AM- 8:30 AM. Services is from 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM and motorcade to cemetery 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM. Full Honor Burial is from 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.On December 6, 2019, a husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather left this world to take his seat up in heaven. Retired Master Sergeant Hector L. Rivera-Rodriguez, 78, of...

David W. Teal, age 79, of Harker Heights, passed away on Friday December 06, 2019 at The Baylor Scott and White Hospital in Temple, with his loving family by his side. He was born January 9, 1940 in Iraan TX a son of the late Clyde E. and Martha Mae (Jackson) Teal.David proudly served his country during the Vietnam War, earning the Vietnam service medal with 2 silver starts, and 2 bronze stars, along with various other metals. David retired after from the U.S. Army after 22 years.He is...