Obituaries must be approved to run by 3 p.m. Monday for the Wednesday edition, or 3 p.m. Wednesday for the Sunday edition. Email to obit@wilcosun.com. Obituaries are $72 and include a close up photo, and up to 250 words. Extra words, or photos can be added for an additional fee.
Obituaries
Laura Rogers Baird
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Laura Rogers Baird passed away peacefully surrounded by family in Georgetown Texas at the age of 85. She was a kind God loving woman that never met a stranger and loved everyone. Laura was born on July 20, 1940, in Mantachie Mississippi to Hiram C.
Friday, May 1, 2026
Dr. Joseph Ralph Helton, Jr.
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Dr. Joseph Ralph Helton, Jr. “Joe”, 83, of Rockwall, Texas, passed away on March 5, 2026.Joe was born in Dallas, Texas, to Joseph Ralph Helton and Lois Virginia Lee. He pursued a lifelong passion for learning and education, earning a Doctorate in Education.
Friday, May 1, 2026
CHARLES HUGH STEGER
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CHARLES HUGH STEGERCharles Hugh Steger, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at the age of 86.Born on July 11, 1939, in San Antonio, Texas, to Lenora Haag Steger and Lloyd O.
Friday, May 1, 2026
Beverly Jean Crabtree
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Beverly Jean Crabtree, 82, of Georgetown, passed away on April 24, 2026 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She transitioned to her heavenly home while surrounded by her loving husband and children.
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Susan Diane Arnold
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Susan Diane Arnold was born April 1, 1953, in Denver, Colorado to William John (Bill) Arnold and M Lucille Tell. She died April 14, 2026 in Georgetown Texas. Her life can be characterized by years of excitement and international travel followed by years of service and introspection.
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Jeannine Woodard Fairburn
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Jeannine Woodard FairburnJanuary 24, 1932 – April 26, 2026HOWDY !!!... BIG HUG !!!... GOD BLESS YOU !!!...Jeannine entered every room with a “Howdy”, a hug for everyone and “God Bless You”. She never met a stranger and was always able to light up the room with smiles and hugs.
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Carolyn Louise Snook
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Carolyn Louise Snook, 83, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2026 in Georgetown, Texas, surrounded by her loving family. Carolyn was born in Bradenton, Florida, on September 3, 1942, to her parents, Allen “Mac” McLeod, and Letha Wester-McLeod.
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Jeffrey Wayne Hersom
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Jeffrey Wayne Hersom, 64, of Georgetown, Texas, passed away peacefully this week at Ascension Seton Williamson Hospital in Round Rock after a hard-fought battle with ALS.
Friday, April 24, 2026
The Honorable Rick J. Kennon
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The Honorable Rick J. Kennon, 66, of Caldwell, Texas, passed away suddenly on April 10, 2026.Rick was born in Cleburne, Texas, on August 13, 1959, to John Wesley Kennon and Jackie Ann Smith.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Brenda (BJ) Ridge Konarik
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Brenda (BJ) Ridge Konarik, 79, of Georgetown, Texas, passed away on April 9th, 2026 surrounded by loved ones. Born on April 6th, 1947 in Alexandria, Louisiana, to Donald Ridge and Alberta Williamson, Brenda lived a life full of family devotion.
Thursday, April 23, 2026