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.

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.

Carol Elaine Rogge

Carol Elaine Rogge, 86, of Georgetown, Texas, and formerly of Bryant, Indiana, passed away on October 3, 2023. Carol was preceded in death by her loving husband Donald Rogge and brother John.

Maynard Ray Huntley

Maynard Ray Huntley, 86, passed away peacefully on September 30, in Waco, Texas. He was born on January 18, 1937, in Grafton, Nebraska, the first child of Frederick (Fred) William Huntley and Helen Lucille (Glanz) Huntley. The family lived in Hastings, Nebraska from 1935 until their deaths.