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Obituaries

Dorothy Ann Wheeler Jenny

Ann Jenny died at her home in Gatesville after a very brief but courageous battle with cancer on Friday, November 8, 2024, with her loving family by her side. We know she came into this world on a bright, sunshiny day because that is how she lived her life every day.

Marjorie Irene Calhoun Benner

Marjorie was born in Creedmoor, Texas, the daughter of George Edwin Calhoun and Bertha Estelle Green.  She was the 13th child out of 14 children.

Richard Lowell Anderson

Richard “Dick” Lowell Anderson, age 94, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in Saint Simons Island, Georgia.Dick was the son of Harley and Lillian Anderson of Racine, Wisconsin, where he was born and raised.

Mary Louise Parramore Bauer

Mary Louise Parramore Bauer died Nov. 5, 2024, in Georgetown, where she had lived for 30 years.  She was 95.She is survived by daughter Mary Mjos (Douglas), grandchildren Amanda Peters (Doug), Allison Drake (Phillip), Kevin Mjos (Hannah), four great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Sally Posthill Rittgers

Sally Posthill Rittgers, of Georgetown, Texas, passed to eternal life on October 16, 2024. She was 94 years old. A native of Syracuse, New York, she was the daughter of Thomas W. Posthill and Roberta Anne Flaherty, who both predeceased her.

Carolyn Smith Bailey Ramirez

Carolyn Smith Bailey Ramirez lost the battle with dementia the morning of October 31, 2024. She was a warm, gentle soul that is dearly missed by those who truly loved her.

Ray Nicholas Cook, Jr.

Ray Nicholas Cook, Jr. passed away on October 29, 2024, at the age of 86.  Ray was born on August 23, 1937, in Laurens, South Carolina, to Ray Cook, Sr. and Ruby Brown Cook.Ray served in the Air Force for 20 years.

James “Jim” William Burnop

James “Jim” William Burnop was called to his heavenly home on November 3, 2024 at the age of 74. He was a loving brother, husband, father, and grandfather.

Ferdinand Leon Tonn

Ferdinand Leon Tonn peacefully entered his heavenly home on November 2, 2024 at the age of 90.Ferd (aka Junior) was born in Weir, Texas, on July 10, 1934 to Ferdinand H. and Olga (Braun) Tonn, both of who predeceased him.