Jan Swallow Pickett Rich

JAN SWALLOW PICKETT RICH – OBITUARY Jan Swallow Pickett Rich died February 4th, 2026 at her home in Granger, Texas surrounded by her family.  A resident of Granger for over 38 years, she was recognized as an outstanding nurse, a committed friend, and a person who sought to bring joy to others.

George Jefferson Collins, Jr. (Jerry)

George Jefferson Collins, Jr. (Jerry), age 85, passed away peacefully on Feb. 9, 2026, at his home in Georgetown, Texas.He was born May 29, 1940, in Houston, Texas, son of the late George Jefferson Collins, Sr. and Lena Nadine Waymire.Jerry proudly served his country in the US Army.

Margaret Elaine Thrasher Peckham

Margaret Elaine Thrasher PeckhamJanuary 9, 1944 – January 3, 2026Margaret Elaine “Peggy” Thrasher Peckham, age 81, of Georgetown, TX, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026. She was born on January 9, 1944, in Concord, North Carolina and grew up in neighboring Kannapolis, North Carolina.

Jimmie Juanell Sylvester Johnson

Jimmie Juanell Sylvester Johnson was born In Liberty Hill, Texas on November 13, 1935, and passed on February 09, 2026.She was preceded in death by her husband Walter Earnest Johnson, father Connie Lee Sylvester, mother Dora Elizabeth Sylvester, father-in-law Rev W.T. Johnson and wife Mayme Johnson.

Frieda Louise Kralis

Frieda Louise Kralis, age 88, passed away peacefully in Georgetown, Texas, on February 13, 2026. Born to Jenny and Everett Benson on September 26, 1937 in Paris, Illinois, Frieda grew up as a midwestern girl but moved with her family to the Dallas suburb of Richardson, Texas in 1975.

Betty Jo Adkins

Betty Jo Adkins10/04/1924 – 02/13/2026 Betty Jo Edmondson Adkins, age 98 and resident of Georgetown, Texas since 2013, passed away on February 13, 2026. She was born in Abilene, Texas, where she lived, attended Hardin Simmons University, and worked until her marriage in 1953 to her husband, Tommy.

Patricia “Patty” Jean Willis Melton

Patricia “Patty” Jean Willis Melton passed away peacefully in Georgetown, Texas, on February 15, 2026, surrounded by those who loved her. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at ROCK, Ride On Center for Kids, 2050 ROCKRide Lane, Georgetown, Texas.

Sarah “Sally” Pell

Sarah “Sally” Pell passed away peacefully on February 7, 2026.  She was 92 years old.   Sally is survived by two children, five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was born and raised in New Jersey but moved south to attend Duke University and graduated Phi Beta Kappa.

William "Bill" Cornelius Melnar

On Thursday, February 5, 2026, William "Bill" Cornelius Melnar passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family, at the age of 90. He was born on October 27, 1935, to William and Mary Melnar and grew up on the family farm in Wallis, Texas.

Stephen Duncan-Smith

Stephen Duncan-Smith, age 69, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026, surrounded by love. Born on September 3, 1956, in Northwich, England, Stephen lived a life defined by dedication, quiet strength, and deep devotion to his family.