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Obituaries

Obituary

Obituary

Carroll Brill

Carroll Brill of Georgetown, Texas, born July 22, 1939, in Taylor, Texas, passed away on February 19, 2025, at the age of 85; son of the late Edward and Ruby Brill. Carroll’s last days were loved and cared for by Gentiva Hospice and HeartView Haven.

Peggy Springer

Peggy Marie (Johnston Nedwick) Springer of Georgetown, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the age of 77. She was born Peggy Marie Johnston on August 22, 1947, in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania.

Patricia Layne Smith

Patricia (Patti) Layne Smith went home to Jesus on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at the age of 63 years old. Patti was born to Billy and Kathryn McDonald on January 21, 1962, in Dallas, Texas.

Frances Jane, née Bradfield Wirth

On Valentine’s Day 2025, God chose Frances Jane Wirth, 87, to be a special Valentine. Born in Logansport, Indiana, March 13, 1937, to Thomas and Bess Bradfield, she spent her youth in Central Indiana and Decatur, Illinois, with half-brother James Gibson.

Eliene Gaylor

Eliene Gaylor was born on August 10, 1932 ,in Waldron, Arkansas, and departed this life on January 29, 2025, in Georgetown, Texas, three months after her beloved husband, Robert’s passing.

Mark Walker

Mark was born in Dallas, Texas, on August 30, 1956. He was the youngest of four children, having two sisters and a brother. He was married to Barbara, who he loved dearly, for more than 46 years. His daughter Tara, who meant the world to him, resides in North Dallas with her husband and young son.

John Paul (“Fella”) Kerr

John Paul (“Fella”) Kerr, husband, father, brother, friend, teacher, and avid golfer passed away on January 8, 2025. This native to El Paso was quick to laugh, made friends easily, and truly enjoyed his life to its fullest.

Bryan Arwin Maxedon

Bryan Arwin Maxedon, 90, passed away on February 16, 2025, in the comfort of his home. He was the son of Finley Bryan Maxedon and Zola McPherson Maxedon. He was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on August 12, 1934. After growing up and finishing school in Nashville, he joined the U.S.

Elizabeth Joyce Barton

Elizabeth Joyce Barton, beloved mother of 3 children, 77, of Walburg, Texas, passed away on February 14, 2025.She was born in Washington, D.C., in 1947 to John and Vivian Haymaker and was known for her flaming red hair. Her nickname was Betty Joy because she always had a smile on her face.

Paulette Maidlow

Paulette Maidlow was born December 27, 1958, in Warwick, New York, the daughter of Edward and Paulette (Fontana) Schradin.  She passed from this life February 14, 2025, in Round Rock, Texas, at the age of 66 years.Paulette grew up in Greenwood Lake, New York.