Betty Jo Adkins

Betty Jo Adkins10/04/1924 – 02/13/2026 Betty Jo Edmondson Adkins, age 98 and resident of Georgetown, Texas since 2013, passed away on February 13, 2026. She was born in Abilene, Texas, where she lived, attended Hardin Simmons University, and worked until her marriage in 1953 to her husband, Tommy.

Patricia “Patty” Jean Willis Melton

Patricia “Patty” Jean Willis Melton passed away peacefully in Georgetown, Texas, on February 15, 2026, surrounded by those who loved her. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at ROCK, Ride On Center for Kids, 2050 ROCKRide Lane, Georgetown, Texas.

Sarah “Sally” Pell

Sarah “Sally” Pell passed away peacefully on February 7, 2026.  She was 92 years old.   Sally is survived by two children, five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was born and raised in New Jersey but moved south to attend Duke University and graduated Phi Beta Kappa.

William "Bill" Cornelius Melnar

On Thursday, February 5, 2026, William "Bill" Cornelius Melnar passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family, at the age of 90. He was born on October 27, 1935, to William and Mary Melnar and grew up on the family farm in Wallis, Texas.

Stephen Duncan-Smith

Stephen Duncan-Smith, age 69, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026, surrounded by love. Born on September 3, 1956, in Northwich, England, Stephen lived a life defined by dedication, quiet strength, and deep devotion to his family.

George Earl Murphy

George Earl Murphy, age 80 of Georgetown, Texas passed away on February 7, 2026, with his wife Laura at his side.George was born on October 29, 1945 in Wichita Falls to Margaret Giles Murphy and George Ernest Murphy.

Lillian Marie (Hajda) Naizer

LilLillian Marie (Hajda) Naizer08/11/1924 – 01/22/2026Lillian was born on a farm in Granger. She graduated from Granger High School in 1942 and married her soulmate Raymond W. Naizer in 1948. After raising four children, she graduated from the Nursing Program at Georgetown Hospital at the age of 48.

Joseph Navarro Rangel

Joseph Navarro Rangel, age 89, of Georgetown, Texas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at home. Visitation will be held at The Gabriels Funeral Chapel in Georgetown, Texas, from 4pm until 8pm, with the Rosary beginning at 6pm, on Tuesday, February 10th.

Kathy Fuller Danniel

Kathy Fuller Danniel, age 73 of Georgetown, Texas, passed away on February 1, 2026.  Kathy was born on December 17, 1952, in Baytown, Texas to Nelda Lou (Hendry) and James Deward Fuller.  Kathy was raised in Lufkin, Texas and was a member of the Lufkin High School graduating class of 1971.

Sara Elizabeth Whitfield

Sara Elizabeth Whitfield of Georgetown passed away on January 22nd 2026 at the age of 93. She was born on July 14,1932  in Bartlett, Texas. Sara grew up in Elgin where she graduated from Elgin High School and then the family moved to Georgetown.