Ana María Sánchez Melendez

Ana María Sánchez Melendez, affectionately known as “Abuela Ana,” peacefully left us to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. Ana María was born on February 3, 1938, in Aroa, Yaracuy, Venezuela. Her life was written in two chapters in two different countries.

Nancy Ellis Nuckolls Blom White

Nancy Ellis Nuckolls Blom White passed away peacefully on October 17 after a years long battle with dementia. Nancy was born on March 24, 1945, in San Francisco. She was the eldest child of Paul and Ellen Nuckolls.

Death Notice

James Lloyd Shepherd passed away on Father’s Day of this year. A celebration of his life will be held on October 28, 2023, at 10 a.m., at the First United Methodist Church of Georgetown with a reception following at the McKinney Center.

Myrtice Macomber

Myrtice Macomber passed away peacefully on October 8, 2023, at the age of 99 in Lampasas, Texas, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born December 8, 1923 in Jarrell, Texas, Williamson County. Myrtice will be dearly missed by her son Walt Birchfield and his wife, Joanne.

Death Notice

James Lloyd Shepherd passed away on Father's Day of this year. A celebration of his life will be held on October 28, 2023, at 10 a.m., at the First United Methodist Church of Georgetown with a reception following at the McKinney Center.

Richard D. Retz, M.D.

Richard Donald Retz, M.D., 87, of Georgetown, Texas, formerly of Moline, Illinois, died October 8, 2023.   He was born May 5, 1936, in Oelwein, Iowa, the son of Donald and Erana (Anderson) Retz.  He graduated from Oelwein Senior High School in 1954.  He received a B.A.

Billy Isaiah Mathews

Billy Isaiah Mathews, 94, of Georgetown, Texas, went to be with his heavenly father on October 2, 2023, surrounded by his loving family and many friends.  Born January 30, 1929 in Concord, Texas, the son of Waymon and Della James Mathews and was the oldest of four siblings.

Jacob Wayne Owen

Jacob Wayne Owen, 25, of Lorena, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, October 2, 2023 after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Jake was born on September 9, 1998, in Waco, Texas to his proud parents, Craig and Teresa Owen.

Reverend Dr. Mary Ellanor Gaines

Reverend Dr. Mary Ellanor Gaines, age 85, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2023, at The Wesleyan in Georgetown, Texas. She struggled with Parkinson’s Disease and other health conditions for a long time.

Charles Mervin Walker

Charles Mervin Walker was born at his home on Queen Hill near Weir, Texas to Charlie and Bertha Walker on June 25, 1931. He went to elementary school in Weir and attended high school in Georgetown. Many days he rode his horse Dandy to elementary school.