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Obituaries
Ruth Elise West Cox
News Staff
Ruth Elise West Cox passed away peacefully at her residence at Park Place Care Center in Georgetown Texas on July 08, 2025.She was born in Georgetown on August 27, 1932, to George C West and Julia Bohanan West.She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband C.L. Cox Jr., her son James D.
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Herb Coronado
News Staff
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, Herb Coronado, a proud Georgetown native whose life was marked by love, faith, and unwavering Texas pride.
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Frank Douglas (Doug) Crockett
News Staff
Frank Douglas ‘Doug’ Crockett of Round Rock, Texas, went to be with the Lord on June 29, 2025, at the age 0f 81 years and 11 months. He was born in Shamrock, Texas, on August 3, 1943, to Mary King Crockett and Emory Dewey Crockett. Doug loved cooking, and he loved being with family and friends.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Glenda Mae Carter Simank
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Glenda Mae Carter Simank, 82, of Georgetown, Texas. passed away peacefully at her daughter's home on July 3, 2025. The wonderful people of Austin Hospice and her three children and two nieces also helped her along her journey.Glenda was born to Jewel and Alton Carter of Georgetown Texas. in 1942.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Richard Appleton McConnel, Jr
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Peacefully and surrounded by the love of his family, Richard Appleton McConnel, Jr. 92, passed away on May 31, 2025, in Round Rock Texas. Born May 29, 1933, in Rochester, Pennsylvania to Richard A. McConnel, Sr. and Dorothy Merriman McConnel. Both parents and his brother, Robert M.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Barbara Jean (Darst) Latta
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Barbara Jean (Darst) Latta, age 92, of Temple, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2025 at Baylor Scott & White. The first child of Weldon Wright and Lucille (Freeman) Darst, Barbara was born on Jan 3, 1933 in Austin, Texas.
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Marion "Cass" Wheeler
News Staff
Few people get to say they changed the world. Cass Wheeler earned it.As CEO of the American Heart Association (1998–2008), he didn’t just lead—he revolutionized. Through structural change, big goals, and personal conviction, he transformed the fight against heart disease and stroke.
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
James Edward Kollar Sr.
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James (Jim) Edward Kollar Sr., a devoted husband, father, grandfather and teacher, passed away at home in Leander, Texas, on June 18, 2025, at age 81. Born April 16, 1944, in El Paso, Texas, he was the eldest of three sons of Edward and Emma Kollar.
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Ramon Santos Uson
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Ramon Santos Uson, 74 of Bartlett passed away on June 21, 2025. He was born on February 6, 1951, to Vicente Arriola Uson and Leonora Santos Uson. Ray was raised in Tumon Bay, Guam. He graduated from John F. Kennedy High School and went on to join the United States Navy.
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Sandra Dronet Johns
News Staff
With deep sorrow we announce the peaceful passing of Sandra “Sandy” Dronet Johns on June 3, 2025, at the age of 78 at her home in Round Rock, Texas.
Tuesday, July 1, 2025