Obituaries

Nov. 7, 1971–Sept. 24, 2026 Jeffrey Keith “Jeff” Pettit, 54, passed away on Sept. 24, 2026, leaving behind a family and many friends who loved him deeply and will miss him greatly. He was a resident of the Pettit Community near Gustine.

Nov. 14, 1947-Sept.

1944 - 2026 Patricia Ann Mitchell Smith, 82, of Salado, lovingly known as “Pat,” left this world and entered into the presence of the Lord on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, in Temple.

Tommie McCollum, 91, passed away peacefully at her home on September 5, 2026, surrounded by family. Tommie Lois Harlien was born on August 16, 1935, in the Blue Ridge area of Hamilton County to parents Lois Foy Singleton and W.T.

Curtis Ray Giles, 92, passed away on Sept. 1, 2026.

Farel Justin “Tootie” Williams, 55, of Hamilton, passed away on Aug. 22, 2026.

Benny Ross Giles, 94, of Hamilton, passed away on Aug. 21, 2026.

Andrew (Andy) Joseph Starr beloved son, father, brother, uncle, grandson and friend to many, left this world to walk the streets of gold August 12, 2026. Visitation will be at 1p.m.

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