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Obituaries

Dorothy Fay Gibbs Gattis

Dorothy Gattis, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and sister, passed away on May 30, 2024, at the age of 89. She was born on October 16, 1934, in Georgetown, Texas, to Edna and C.B. “Bear” Gibbs and was welcomed by her older sisters, Nancy and Robbie.

Milton J. Volney

Milton J. Volney, age 79, of Georgetown, Texas, entered eternal rest surrounded by family on May 19, 2024.Milton was born in Taylor, Texas, on June 12, 1944, to Jerome and Lydia Volney (Zrubek). He was married to Gladys Volney (Schoener) on January 16, 1971, and enjoyed 53 years of marriage.

Charlsie Ann Russell Moore

Charlsie Ann Russell Moore, 86, of Georgetown, Texas, passed away May 25, 2024 in Round Rock, Texas, with her family by her side.Charlsie was born June 20, 1937 in Georgetown, Texas, to Charles Thomas Russell, Jr. and Mary Jane Birch Russell. She grew up in Georgetown with four brothers.

Douglas Neill Mueller

On May 14, 2024, Douglas Neill Mueller, 66, of Georgetown, joyfully went to his heavenly home after a long, hard-fought battle with cancer. Doug did everything his way with daring, passion, and a strong stubborn streak.Doug loved the simple life he lived.

Alan Clifford Jones

1938-2024: Alan Clifford Jones (Papa), 86, of Temple, Texas, a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, physician, educator, and philanthropist, passed away after battling Alzheimer’s disease on May 18, 2024. Beloved husband of Virginia Marie McKibben.

Barbara Barton

Barbara Barton, beloved mother, grandmother, and elementary teacher, passed away on May 7, 2024, at 86. Born on April 27, 1938, in New Rochelle, New York, she most recently lived in Georgetown, Texas. Barbara had a fulfilling career as an elementary teacher, nurturing countless young minds.

Byron Floyd Goode Sr.

Byron Floyd Goode Sr. of Jarrell, TX passed away peacefully on May 26, 2024 at the age of 83.Byron was born in 1940 to Claudia and Raymond Floyd Goode of Jarrell, Texas. He attended Texas A&M College and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in animal husbandry as part of the class of 1962.

Cindy Horton Townsend

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Cindy Horton Townsend, who left us from complications of early onset dementia on May 24, 2024, just 12 days short of her 69th birthday.  Cindy was a cherished wife, devoted mother, loving grandmother “Cici” and dear friend to many.

Mary Patricia McLaughlin

Mary Patricia McLaughlin, 76,  went to be with the Lord on May 25, 2024. A Private burial was held at the Garden of Memories Memorial Park in Lufkin. She was born June 26, 1947, in Austin, Texas, to the late John C. (Mack) McLaughlin and Lucille (Dickerson) McLaughlin Broderick.

Ann Corso

Ann Corso, lovingly known as Numi, was born on September 24, 1956, in McAllen, Texas, to her hardworking and loving parents, Joe Vincent Corso and Shirley Johnson. She peacefully passed away after a short battle with cancer on May 12, 2024, in Houston, Texas, surrounded by her loved ones.