Helmer Woodrow William Dahl

Helmer Woodrow William Dahl of Hutto was born April 19, 1924, and went home to be with his Lord August 6, 2023, blessed with 99 years on this earth.  He was the sixth child of seven born to Oscar and Hilda Dahl, emigrants from Sweden to the United States in the early 1900s.

Ernest Anderson Covey

Ernest Anderson Covey, 86 years old passed away peacefully in his sleep August 3, 2023, at Park Bend Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Burleson. Ernest was born January 24, 1937 in Brown County, Texas, to Fred and Estelle (Sikes) Covey.

Bleecker Lansing Morse Jr.

“Your memory is now a keepsake from which we’ll never part. God has you in His arms, we will have you in our hearts.” Bleecker Lansing Morse Jr. (Popie) was born on April 30, 1928, and passed away August 3, 2023. Devoted husband of 70 years to Catherine “Kitty” Morse (deceased).

Death Notices

William Samuel Blair “Sam”, 97 of Liberty Hill, passed away on August 4, 2023. A graveside service will be held at the Liberty Hill Cemetery Pavilion on Friday, September 8, 2023, beginning at 9 a.m.   Charlie Briggs III, of Georgetown, passed away on August 5, 2023.

Ella Marie Byrd

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Ella Marie Byrd. She is survived by her son, Quincy Lee Byrd, Jr and wife, Gwen Byrd and her son, Henry Donald Byrd and Diana Rhinehart. She joins her husband and youngest son, Bobby Clay Byrd, in eternal rest.

Lt. Col. Henry J Steinke

Lt. Col. Henry J Steinke, loving father and grandfather, passed away peacefully in Denver, Colorado, on July 24, 2023.   Henry was born January 3, 1934, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Henry and Anna Steinke. He spent his childhood north of Milwaukee in Port Washington, Wisconsin.

Carolyn “Sally” Kelley

Carolyn “Sally” Kelley, 80, of Round Rock, Texas, passed away on July 23, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Sally was born on November 12, 1942, to Jesse D. and Ruby L. (Holliman) Ellis in Rockdale, Texas.  Sally was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend.

Michael Patrick Cuff

Michael Patrick Cuff, age 80, passed peacefully surrounded by his family on August 3, 2023. Michael was born in LaPorte, Indiana, and grew up in Irving, Texas. He worked for Airborn for 58 years and continued consulting for the company after retiring in October 2022.

Mary “Polly” Pauline Gibbs

Mary Pauline Gibbs (Polly), age 84, of Jarrell, Texas, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023. Polly was born December 2, 1938, in Houston, Texas, to Ernest and Esther Palm. A visitation for Polly will be held Friday, August 11, 2023, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Gearl Dee Koonce

Gearl Dee Koonce died peacefully at his home on July 20, 2023, with family by his side. He lived in the Sun City community of Georgetown, Texas, and was 89 years of age. He was born on November 17, 1933, in Stanton, Texas, to M.L. “Red” and Reva Koonce.