Obituaries must be approved to run by 3 p.m. Monday for the Wednesday edition, or 3 p.m. Wednesday for the Sunday edition. Email to obit@wilcosun.com. Obituaries start at $72 for up to 250 words and include a close up photo. There is an additional charge for additional words and/or photos. 

Obituaries

Helen Van Cleave

Helen Van Cleave, longtime Georgetown resident, died April 26, 2024 in Round Rock, Texas at the age of 97.  Born on May 9, 1926 in Philadelphia to Joseph Aliwishes and Marie Conner Hughes, she was raised by her adoptive parents May Thomas Blaurock and Andrew Blaurock in Palisades Park, New Jersey.

Arthur Joseph Dimaline, Jr.

September 27, 1939 – April 20, 2024 Arthur J. Dimaline, Jr., age 85, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024 in Round Rock, Texas.  Arthur was born on September 27, 1939 in San Antonio, Texas to Arthur Joseph Dimaline Sr., and Lillian Rey Dimaline.

Lillian ‘Jean’ Priddy Cooper

Lillian ‘Jean’ Priddy Cooper, age 89, devoted wife and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, went home to be with the Lord Saturday April 6. Jean was born in Houston, Texas, May 8, 1934, to Vern Elvyn and Ila May (Nolen) Priddy.

Freddie Lloyd Youngs

October 25, 1931-April 27, 2024: Fred was born in Booth, Texas. He graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering from Texas A&I University in Kingsville (Go Javelinas, “YEEE HOGS!” you would hear him yell from the stands), which became Texas A&M University.

Donna (Nielsen) Merriam

September 8, 1943 – March 22, 2024: Donna (Nielsen) Merriam, 80 years old, passed away at 4:23 a.m. on Friday, March 22, 2024, at Holy Cross Rehabilitation and Wellness Center, South Bend, Indiana. Donna was born on September 8, 1943, to the late John and Esther (Morris) Nielsen.

Carol Joy Wimberley Orton

(1946—2023) Joy Wimberley Orton is lovingly remembered by her family and friends. Joy died September 21, 2023 in Georgetown, Texas, at the age of 76. Carol Joy Wimberley was born on Christmas day, 1946, in Dyess, Arkansas.

Eileen “Daisy” Staton

Eileen “Daisy” Staton, age 91, of Georgetown, Texas, passed away on April 13th. Born in Holden, Missouri, Daisy was the daughter of Lewis and Lorene Hunt. Daisy led a life fueled by a passion for adventure and fun.

Owen Williams

Owen Williams, 91, of Georgetown, TX, peacefully passed away on April 18, 2024, surrounded by loved ones, after a difficult battle with Dementia. Owen was born on March 11, 1933, to Earl M. Williams and Madge W. Williams in Jasper, Florida.

Michael Tennie Hunter

Michael Tennie (Mike) Hunter, age 81, passed away April 19, 2024, at Seton Trauma Center. He was a proud resident of Georgetown since 1981. He was born in Decatur, Illinois, on February 1, 1943 to Roy and Ferne (Kepler) Hunter. He grew up in Decatur, graduated from MacArthur High School in 1961.

Dewana Lou (Berry) Gray

Dewana Lou (Berry) Gray passed away on April 9, 2024, in Austin, Texas, after a long battle with cancer. Dewana was born in Austin on November 12, 1936, to Chester (Check) and Jessie Mae Berry.