Ruth L Jones, 80, Salado

Services for Ruth L. Jones, age 80, of Salado, were held Jan. 4 at the Harper-Talasek Funeral Home Chapel in Salado with Reverend Billy Johnson officiating. Burial followed in the Cedar Knob Cemetery west of Salado. Mrs. Jones died Dec. 31 in a Temple Hospital.

She was born on Oct. 12, 1919 in Brookhaven to Willjam Columbus and Johnnie Belle Lynch. Mrs. Jones lived in Salado all of her life and was an em­ployee of the Stagecoach Inn for 35 years where she was still employed as "The Pastry Chef." 

Survivors include three daughters Betty Fuentes of Lott, Peggy Chesnutt of Round Rock, Linda Bunte of Austin, and five grandchildren. 

Memorials may be made to the Cedar Knob Cem­etery Association c/o Jackie Goodnight, Rt. 3 Box 3568, Belton, Texas 76513 or to the Charity of your choice. 

Ray Ross Copeland, 79, Bertram

Ray Ross Copeland, age 79, of Bertram, Texas passed away on Jan. 1.
Mr. Copeland was born on June 20, 1920 in Liberty Hill, Texas the son of Marshall Copeland and Lena Whitehead. He was self employed in plumbing. 

Survivors include his wife, Mary Copeland of Bertram; 2 daughters, Darlene Higgins of Austin and Linnie Johnson of Bertram; 2 sons, David Copeland and John Copeland of Bertram; I brother, Jack Copeland of Liberty Hill; 2 sisters, Mattie Lee Staton of Georgetown; and Ruby Taylor of Bertram. Also 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. 

Services were held on Jan. 4 at Clements-Wilcox Chapel. lnterment was held at Bear Creek Cemetery.