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Obituaries

Francis V. Navarrette

Francis V. Navarrette passed away peacefully in her sleep November 10, 2023, in Weir, Texas.  She was born June 4, 1928 to Floyd and Clemencia Valdez in Florence, Texas. Francis married Dario L. Navarrette September 30, 1949. She lived and worked on the farm for many years.

Maurice Wayne Marr

Maurice Wayne Marr Jr., 67, of Georgetown, died Friday, November 10, 2023, at Rocky Hollow Lake House. Celebration of life services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Calvary Chapel Georgetown followed by a private burial in Rosebud, Texas. Reverend Bob Lane will officiate. Dr.

Godefridus “Frits” Dekort

Godefridus “Frits” Dekort, 87, of Georgetown, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2023, with his family by his side. Frits was born in the Netherlands on June 18, 1936, and was the only child born to Karl Dekort and Anne Van Den Eertwegh Dekort.

Ruth Roberts

1938 — 2023 Ruth Roberts, of Baltimore, Houston and Georgetown, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love on Sunday, October 29. Her children, Shane and David O’Leary, will be celebrating her life in Georgetown in the coming weeks.

James Henry “Buck” Jones

James Henry “Buck” Jones, age 95, of Jarrell, Texas, peacefully passed away on October 30, 2023.  Buck was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas on September 11, 1928, to Henry Lee and Ethel Jewell Jones. Buck’s family moved to Jarrell, Texas, when he was 11 years old.

John Rood Lutes II

John Rood Lutes II, 76, passed away peacefully in Austin,Texas, October 28, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born May 11, 1947, in South Bend, Indiana to John R Lutes Sr. and Marybelle Lutes (nee Pearson).
Nance Travis-Tetzlaff

Nance Travis-Tetzlaff

Nance Travis-Tetzlaff

In loving memory of Nance Travis-Tetzlaff, we are saddened to announce the passing of our wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, friend and mentor. After a long illness, she peacefully departed this world on October 27, 2023 while in hospice care.

Mildred Rader Gatlin

Mildred Rader Gatlin, age 97, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2023, in the afternoon at the Wesleyan Assisted Living Community. Her daughter, Mary Hearon, and dear friend, Mickey Fisher, were with her. She was born and raised in Georgetown, Texas.

Janice Louise (Brown) Perry-Rhys

Janice Louise (Brown) Perry-Rhys was foremost a mom who loved her family and friends fiercely. She was born in Flint, Michigan, to Betty and Bennie Brown. She had a delightful sense of humor and an unfortunate love of horrible puns. She left us on August 31, 2023, at age 78.

Shirley Kay Ussing

Shirley Kay Ussing of Georgetown, Texas a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away on October 27, 2023, at the age of 72.  Shirley spent her childhood in Ontario, Oregon, on a dairy farm where she developed a strong work ethic.