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Obituaries

Ruth Elise West Cox

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.

Herb Coronado

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.

Frank Douglas (Doug) Crockett

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.

Glenda Mae Carter Simank

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.

Richard Appleton McConnel, Jr

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.

Barbara Jean (Darst) Latta

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.

Marion "Cass" Wheeler

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.

James Edward Kollar Sr.

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.

Ramon Santos Uson

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.

Sandra Dronet Johns

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.