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Obituaries

Herbert Purbaugh

Herbert Purbaugh passed away on May 28 at the age of 86 in Georgetown, Texas. He was born on April 12, 1938, in Hammond, Indiana, to Robert Purbaugh and wife Sophie.Herbert went to Kenwood, Washington and graduated from Hammond Tech High School in 1956.

Phillip Noel Jones

On May 23, 2024, Phillip Jones, loving father, grandfather and brother passed away at age eighty-five.Phil was born in Portales, New Mexico, on March 17, 1939, to parents Foy and Bedie Jones.

Larry Owen Wonder

Larry Owen Wonder was born on July 10, 1951 in McVille, North Dakota to Helen and Theodore Archibald (Spike) Wonder. After graduating from high school in McVille in 1969, he attended the University of North Dakota (UND) receiving his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration in 1973.

Carolyn Marie (Crenwelge) Endsley

Carolyn Marie (Crenwelge) Endsley passed away April 11, 2024, in Georgetown, Texas, at age 81 from complications of Alzheimer’s disease.A memorial service will be held on June 15, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Georgetown Church of Christ, 1525 West University Avenue, Georgetown, Texas.

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.