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Obituaries

Timothy Cornell Bailey

Sunrise: June 14, 1969 – Sunset: August 30, 2025Timothy Cornell “Tim” Bailey, 56, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed peacefully on August 30, 2025, surrounded by his loving mother, brother, and family after a courageous five-year battle with colon, spinal, liver and brain cancer.

Larry Hesser

After a two-year battle with ALS, retired Police Chief Larry Michael Hesser passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at age 82. Larry’s incredible love and devotion to God graced him with peace in his final days, surrounded by the people that love him.

Bobby Wayne “Abe” Lincoln

September 1, 1941 – September 4, 2025Bobby Wayne “Abe” Lincoln, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on September 4, 2025, in Round Rock, Texas, at the age of 84.

Arthur “Art” O’Mary Jr

Arthur “Art” O’Mary Jr.September 24, 1945 – August 30, 2025A Sweet Ole Boy, Gone Too SoonArthur “Art” O’Mary Jr., age 79, of Oatmeal, Texas, saddled up and rode off into the sunset on August 30th, 2025, leaving behind a trail of love, laughter, and unforgettable memories.

Dennis Swanda

Dennis Swanda, age 88, of Georgetown, Texas, passed away on August 22, 2025. Dennis was born in Bramand, Nebraska, to Methodious & Agnes (Helman) Swanda on April 11, 1937.

Mary Beth James

Mary Beth graced this world on February 21, 1941, in San Angelo, Texas, and passed away on August 23, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was the second child of Horace and Rita Taylor ( Winn). Her family eventually settled in Houston, Texas.
Mary Ann Supak Valenta

Mary Ann Supak Valenta

Mary Ann Supak Valenta

It is with heavy hearts and deep love that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Mary Ann Supak Valenta of Jarrell, Texas, who left this world peacefully on August 31, 2025, at the age of 83.She was our teacher, our confidante, and our greatest champion.

Cornelius (Neil) Wesley Conklin

Cornelius (Neil) Wesley Conklin was born July 12, 1935, at a birthday party for his Aunt “Mag” that his mother was attending. He was the middle child of seven born to William Radford Conklin and Elizabeth Swift Conklin in Harverstraw, New York.

Eileen Gwendolyn Larson Keese

Eileen Gwendolyn Larson Keese, 100, passed away August 27, 2025, in Round Rock, Texas.Eileen was born on January 4, 1925, on a farm in McCook County, near Salem, South Dakota.  Her parents were August Ludwig Larson and Gwendolyn Leola McMartin Larson.  Eileen was the second of 8 children.

Genelle Kalmbach - Death Notice

Genelle Kalmbach, 93, born January 16, 1932 died August 26, 2025. Ramsey Funeral Home will host her visitation on Thursday, September 4 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and her funeral at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 5.