C.L. Wade

C.L. Wade, a man of unwavering faith, remarkable intellect, and deep devotion to family and community, passed away, peacefully, Sunday, June 1, 2025.Born on July 27, 1929, in the very home where he would spend much of his life, C.L. was the eldest child of Claudie Lee and Linnie Bell Wade.

Lawrence August Paul Ludowese

Paul Ludowese, 84, of Georgetown passed away on June 5, 2025. Larry Ludowese was born March 2, 1941 in the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He drove a tank in the Army for 2 years and nearly got to see Cuba.Always loving sports, he played baseball and basketball as a young man.

Betty Louise Murphy

Betty Louise Murphy, beloved mother, grandmother, teacher, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2025, at the age of 84.Born in Blanket, Texas, to Robert and Odell Kirksey, Betty grew up in Turkey Peak near Brownwood.

Kathryn Ann Cleckler Doggett Bywaters

Kathryn Ann Cleckler Doggett Bywaters, age 92, passed on May 27, 2025, in Webster, Texas. She was born on October 1, 1932, Weslaco, Texas to Harvey C. Cleckler and Mary Elizabeth Morrow, who had moved from Arab, Alabama to the Valley around 1923. Her family farmed and raised cattle.

Jerry Max Lester

Peacefully and surrounded by the love of family and friends, Jerry Max Lester, born 1936 in Delaware, Oklahoma passed away on May 30, 2025 in Round Rock, Texas. He is survived by his wife Jana Lester, son Ray Lester, daughter Shannon Platz and grandchildren Ellen and Andy Platz.

Rose Lopez Valdez

Rose Lopez Valdez was born October 5, 1943, in Levelland, Texas, to Concepcion and Ventura Lopez.She joined her Lord and Savior on May 24, 2025. She left behind two daughters, Grace Valdez and Linda Valdez.

Glen Howard Kokel

Glen Howard Kokel was born on October 16, 1946, in Georgetown, Texas, to Victor and Leona Kokel.  He was welcomed into Heaven on June 3, 2025, at the age of 78. He grew up on the family farm in Jarrell and was baptized and confirmed into the Christian faith at Zion Lutheran Church in Walburg, Texas.

Liza Marie Vega

Liza Marie Vega, 48, entered into eternal peace on June 1, 2025, in Georgetown, Texas. She was born to Victor Ramon Vega, Jr. and Juanita Gonzales on October 11, 1976, in Georgetown, Texas. She is preceded in death by her father, Victor Ramon Vega, Jr.

Bobby Glenn Gilbert

Bobby Glenn Gilbert, Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) USAF, of Georgetown, passed away June 1, 2025, at the age of 94. He was born in Merkel, Texas on September 5, 1930, to parents Grover Cleveland Gilbert and Mildred Holloway Gilbert.

Suzanne Goerner Batchlear

Suzanne Goerner Batchlear passed away peacefully on May 12, 2025, at the age of 75. She was at her home, Brookdale, in Round Rock, Texas. Her last days were spent under the trusted care of many nurses, doctors and caregivers with Cella Bella Senior Services & Hospice at Brookdale Round Rock.