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Obituaries

Robert Dabney (Bob) Lipscomb, Jr.

Robert Dabney (Bob) Lipscomb, Jr., accomplished model airplane enthusiast and father of three, grandfather of four, passed away peacefully September 29, 2022. Bob was born January 18, 1937, in Dallas to Robert Dabney and Viola King Lipscomb.
Albert (Al) Wayne Schoonover

Albert (Al) Wayne Schoonover

Albert (Al) Wayne Schoonover

Albert (Al) Wayne Schoonover, born May 1, 1939, in Nehalem, Oregon, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2022, at Cornerstone Hospital with his wife, Ann (Kay) Morgan and her daughter, Julia, by his side. Al had two careers during his lifetime with 22 1/2 years in the U.S.
Blynn Conway McGrath

Blynn Conway McGrath

Blynn Conway McGrath

Blynn Conway Mc-Grath entered into eternal life on September 26. 2022. She was born in Blackwater, Missouri. On April 8, 1927, to John Richard Conway and Florence P. Conway. She later moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma, and attended Central High School.
Anthony Bernard “Tony” Thyen

Anthony Bernard “Tony” Thyen

Anthony Bernard “Tony” Thyen

Anthony Bernard “Tony” Thyen was born July 25, 1946, in Washington, Indiana, the son of Lois Judy Krodel Thyen and Bernard Anthony Thyen. He passed from this life at the age of 76 on October 4, 2022, in his home in Georgetown.
Willis Leo Wood

Willis Leo Wood

Willis Leo Wood

Willis Leo Wood, 82, of Georgetown, passed away on October 2, 2022. Leo was born on August 3, 1940, in San Saba to Ernest Lee and Allie Garrett Chaudoin Wood. Leo was the second of eight children and a graduate of the San Saba High School class of 1957.
Billy J. “Steve” Stephenson, Jr.

Billy J. “Steve” Stephenson, Jr.

Billy J. “Steve” Stephenson, Jr.

Our beloved Billy J. “Steve” Stephenson, Jr., of Georgetown passed away on October 4, 2022 at the age of 72. He was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend.
Dean “DJ” Pruitt

Dean “DJ” Pruitt

Dean “DJ” Pruitt

On June 14, 2018, a mighty superhero was born, presented as a little boy named Dean Jacob. Despite his small stature, this hero had incredible super-human strength, able to endure much more than any little boy ever should.
William “Bill” Gayle Sagebiel

William “Bill” Gayle Sagebiel

William “Bill” Gayle Sagebiel

William “Bill” Gayle Sagebiel, 92, of La Grange, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 1, 2022. Bill was born on July 11, 1930, in Temple to the late Clemens Edward and Ruth Lee (Gayle) Sagebiel. He graduated in 1948 from Temple High School and attended Temple Junior College.
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Howard Clyde Mertink

On Monday September 26, 2022, Howard Clyde Mertink passed peacefully in his home surrounded by family. He was 61. He was always a “family- first” man and made it his life’s devotion to provide love and care for his wife Becky and two sons Matthew and Thomas.
Peggy Elizabeth Ball

Peggy Elizabeth Ball

Peggy Elizabeth Ball

Mrs Peggy Elizabeth Ball, 73 passed away September 9, 2022 in Round Rock Texas. Peggy was born June 10, 1949, in Council, Idaho. She was married to Steve Ball for 46 years. After working as an administrative assistant for 40 years, she retired from the Austin American Statesman in 2014.