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Obituaries

Obituary

Obituary

Janice Ruth Dean

Janice Ruth Dean, 85, of Georgetown, Texas, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, June 24, 2023.  Janice was born on November 11, 1937, to R.D. and Ella Fletcher in Georgetown. She married the love of her life of 69 years, Lloyd (Sonny) Dean on February 28, 1953.
Roy B. Shilling, Jr.

Roy B. Shilling, Jr.

Roy B. Shilling, Jr.

Roy B. Shilling, Jr., who served 19 years as Southwestern University’s 13th president, died June 24 in Austin, Texas. During his tenure as president, Shilling led a complete redesign of the Southwestern campus, including major renovations and new construction involving 31 different buildings.

Harvey Henry Morsbach

Harvey Henry Morsbach, 72, of Georgetown, Texas, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas. Harvey was born September 4, 1950, in Olton, Texas, to Victor Eugene Morsbach and Ruby Gertrude (Ferguson) Morsbach.

Barbara Hinson Brightwell

Barbara Hinson Brightwell passed from this life to join her beloved George and the saints of heaven on Friday, June 9, 2023. A celebration of her life is scheduled for Wednesday, June 28, at 2 p.m. to be held at the Lois Perkins Chapel at Southwestern University.

Robert E. Odom

Robert E. Odom, aka “Big Bob” passed away June 2, 2023 surrounded by his family.  He was a resident at The Delaney at Georgetown Village for the past six and a half years.   Born in Armorel, Arkansas, in 1937, he was the first-born son of Chester E.  and Dorothy Graham Odom.

James Lloyd Shepherd

James Lloyd Shepherd passed away at his home in Georgetown, Texas, on Father’s Day – June 20, 2023. James died as he lived: with grace and dignity, strength and patience, surrounded by his loving family.

Mary Bell Swaim Dunlap

Mary Bell Swaim Dunlap, at 90 years, passed onto her heavenly home on Friday, June 16 at 5:29 p.m. at her home in Lindale, Texas, she was surrounded by her family and friends. Mary was born on October 23,1932, in Overton, Texas, to Willis Green Breedlove and Zola Fae Burkhalter Breedlove.
Death Notice

Death Notice

Hugh Allen Smith

Graveside services for Hugh Allen Smith will be 10 a.m., Thursday June 22, 2023 at Corn Hill Cemetery in Jarrell, Texas. He was born January 31, 1934 in Jarrell, Texas, and passed away June 16, 2023, in Temple, Texas. The family will receive visitors Wednesday June 21, 2023, from 6-8 p.m.

Melvin Lee Auldridge

Melvin Lee Auldridge, passed away on June 4th, 2023, surrounded by his family at his bedside. He was born May 26,1946 in Brownfield, TX. He met the love of his life Linda Auldridge in San Angelo, TX where they lived and married October 7,1966.  They were married for 57 years.

Judy W. Owens

Judy W. Owens passed away on May 28, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. She was 90 years old and renowned by those who knew her for her quick wit, caring attitude, and love for her savior Jesus Christ. Judy was born on December 8th, 1932 in Amarillo, Texas to Silas and Waldine Boozer.