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Obituaries

Susan and Burt Carnes

Susan Carnes and Burt Carnes passed away Monday, January 8, at their home, the victims of an incomprehensible tragedy. The one blessing in these events is that they are together with our Lord and the loved ones who preceded them. Their life will not be defined by their death.

J. Martin Burks

J. Martin Burks was born on April 5, 1936, in El Paso, Texas, to Luther and Addie Lou Burks. He was the third of four children, joining Thelma Dean, L.J. and Connie. He went to meet his wife and soulmate Ruthie on December 22, 2023.

Earl K McLain

Earl K McLain, 100, of Georgetown, Texas passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, in the San Gabriel Rehab and Care Center in Round Rock, Texas. He was born March 4, 1923, in Bartlett, Nebraska, to Tom and Marie McLain. He was one of four sons. He married Doreen Jacobsen in 1945.

Nancy Scott

Nancy Scott of Granger, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Nancy was born on July 18, 1928, in San Antonio, Texas, to Ralph and Blanche Gardner.

Erna (Beckmann) Whitfield

Erna (Beckmann) Whitfield, wife of Emmett “Wheat” Whitfield, was born on September 13, 1927, to Robert Jansen Beckman and Ella Marie (Braun) Beckmann. She passed away peacefully January 4, 2024 in the loving care of Trinity Care Center and Hospice Austin staff.

Allana Hurta Summers

Allana Hurta Summers was born in Taylor, Texas on November 10, 1944, and went home to be with the Lord on December 28, 2023.

Sandra Elizabeth Carey Jackson

Sandra Elizabeth Carey Jackson, age 78, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away peacefully with her two children by her side on December 28, 2023.

Bobby Bowden

We deeply mourn the passing of Bobby Bowden on July 22, 2023, at the age of 80. Bobby, born on July 15, 1943, in Hobbs, New Mexico, to J.E. and Juanita Bowden, lived a life exemplifying love, joy and steadfast Christian faith.

Larry Alan Green

Larry Alan Green of Georgetown, Texas, passed away on December 24, 2023, at the age of 71. He courageously fought his battle with cancer. Larry was born on January 5, 1952, in Gatesville, Texas, to his loving parents Vernon Aleck and Paula Adele Green.

Maynard Ray Huntley

Maynard Ray Huntley was born on January 18, 1937 in Grafton, Nebraska. He was the first child of Frederick (Fred) William Huntley and Helen Lucille (Glanz) Huntley. They lived in Hastings, Nebraska from 1935 until their deaths.