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Obituaries

John George Snowden

John George Snowden passed away on April 4, 2025, in Georgetown, lovingly surrounded by his family.He was born in Georgetown on June 25, 1935 to Ruby and John Snowden. He grew up on a family farm with siblings Norma, Ben, Bill and Carra. He graduated from GHS in ‘52, then joined the Marines.

Mary Leila Maginnis Whipple

Mary Leila Maginnis Whipple, lovingly known as Mary Lee Whipple, passed away peacefully, with a smile on her face, on March 31, 2025, at the age of 86, with her beloved husband, Wayland, by her side.

Deanna “Dee” Boykin Snell

Deanna “Dee” Boykin Snell, loving wife, Mom, Mimi and friend to many, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2025, at age 86.Dee was born on November 28, 1938, in Houston, Texas, to Lu Seale and Cue Dellas Boykin.

Annette Williams Banks Backus

Annette Williams Banks Backus, of Georgetown, Texas, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 28. Born in Haynesville, Louisiana, on January 28, 1938, she was the daughter of the late A.L. and Iris Williams.

Iva Idora (Graham) Anderson

Iva Idora (Graham) Anderson “Nonnie” was born August 20, 1932, in Andice, Texas, to Charlie and Addie Graham. Iva was welcomed into heaven on March 29, 2025, at the age of 92.
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Matthew Brooks

January 16, 1958 - March 30, 2025Matthew Brooks, age 67, was carried by God’s holy angels to his eternal home in heaven on Sunday, March 30, 2025.  He is safe in the arms of Jesus, our Lord and Savior, in eternity where we will meet him again one day.

James Lee Batson

James Lee Batson, age 96 passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025.A memorial service for James will be held Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 10 a.m. at Gabriel Oaks Church of Christ, 408 West Morrow Street, Georgetown, Texas, 78626.

Philip Gordon Salyer

Philip Gordon Salyer passed away at Dell Seton Hospital in Austin surrounded by his family on Friday, March 28, 2025, at the age of 77.

Henry Barrett Chamberlin III

Henry Barrett Chamberlin III passed away peacefully in Katy, Texas, on February 22, 2025.Barry was born in San Diego, California, to parents Col. William Charles Chamberlin, USMC and Beverly Mann Chamberlin on January 8, 1941.

Charles Levy

Charles Levy was born October 26, 1935, to Corinne Scioneaux Levy and Gabriel Levy in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He graduated from Catholic High School in 1953 and attended LSU for one semester, then enlisted in the Marine Corps where he served from 1953 to 1956.