Obituaries
Jannie Brewer McRae
Jun 18, 2023
Jannie Brewer McRae, 73, passed away, peacefully, on June 18, 2023 at her home in Teague, Texas, surrounded by her loving family. There will be a visitation with the family on Friday, June 23, 2023 at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.; funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m. Aaron Hamilton, Dylan Hamilton, Christopher Booth, Brandon...
Emily Brannan Yarbrough
Jun 14, 2023
Emily Brannan Yarbrough passed away on June 14, 2023 in Houston, Texas at the age of 59. Graveside services will be 9:00 a.m., Saturday, June 17, 2023 in the Point Enterprise Cemetery with Deacon Gordon Lee officiating. David McAdams, Kenneth McAdams, Jason Brunson, Walt Harrison, Kall Collins, and Robert Kubecka will serve as pallbearers.
Emily was born in Philadelphia,...
Kenneth Wayne "Ken" Bess
Jun 13, 2023
On Tuesday, June 13, 2023, Ken Bess, loving husband and father, passed away in Mexia, Texas at the age of 66.
Kenneth Wayne Bess was born on September 24, 1956 in Wichita Falls, Texas to Leroy Bess, Jr. and Elizabeth Bess. He worked in offshore construction all his adult life.
Ken loved his family, including the offshore workers; he considered...
Marita Joy Compton
Jun 13, 2023
It is with profound sadness that the family of Marita Joy Compton announces her peaceful passing on June 13, 2023 at the age of 92.
Marita was born June 26, 1930 in Teague, Texas to William Sumpter and Johnie Ione (Archer) Frazier. She graduated from Mexia High School and then continued her education at Westminster College in Tehuacana, Texas. Marita...
Peggy Ruth Wright
Jun 12, 2023
Our beloved mother and grandmother, Peggy Ruth Wright, passed away June 12, 2023, at the age of 91 at Skilled Care of Mexia.
Peggy was born on October 4, 1931 in Wortham, Texas to Annie Ruth Teer Pruitt and William Peyton Pruitt. She attended Wortham schools and, later, attended McLennan Community College where she received an associate degree in...
Belinda Elia Cerna
Jun 5, 2023
Belinda Elia Cerna entered her heavenly home, after a short illness, on June 5, 2023 at the age of 78. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 9, 2023 at Blair-Stubbs funeral home with Bro. Bob Kersten officiating. A visitation will be prior to the service, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be in the Waco Memorial Park...
Peggy June Champion
Jun 3, 2023
On June 3, 2023, Peggy deCordova Pitts Champion, age 94, passed away peacefully surrounded by the embrace of her family, her grandchildren, and her great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Russell deCordova, and her sister Ethel Ann deCordova Porter.Born on September 26, 1928, a birth she joyously celebrated the entire month of September, she was...
George William "Buddy" Johnson, Jr.
Jun 1, 2023
George William “Buddy” Johnson, Jr., passed away at his home in Tyler, Texas, surrounded by his family on June 1, 2023, at the age of 73. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, June 8, 2023 in the Mexia Cemetery with Reverend Bill Wright, Jr. officiating. Visitation with the family will be prior to the service at Blair-Stubbs Funeral...
Bobby Ray "Scooter" Beene
Jun 1, 2023
A visitation for Bobby “Scooter” Beene will be held, Sunday, June 4, 2023 at Rosser Funeral Home in Cleburne Texas from 4-6 pm. A Memorial Service will be held in Mexia, Texas at Blair Stubbs Funeral Home on Monday, June 5 at 2pm (the family will be available after the service for anyone who wishes to stay and visit).
Bobby...
Warner Dean Hancock
May 31, 2023
Warner Dean Hancock, 83, passed away, as the result of an auto accident, on May 31,2023. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 3, 2023 at the First United Methodist Church in Mexia with Reverend Brad Brittain officiating. Visitation with the family will be prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow in the Mexia Cemetery. ...
William Michael "Mike" Schwartz
May 29, 2023
William Michael “Mike” Schwartz, of Teague, passed away May 29, 2023 in Mexia, Texas at the age of 76.
Mike was born July 29, 1946, in Corsicana, Texas. His parents, Pauline Faughn Schwartz and Albert Hancock Schwartz preceded him in death.
He is survived by his wife, Darla; his brother-in-law, Wayne Hensley; and his chosen son, Sam...
Jordan Thomas Looney
May 27, 2023
Jordan Thomas Looney, formerly of Teague, passed away May 27, 2023 in Stephenville, Texas at the age of 33. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 8, 2023 at the Teague Church of Christ with Doug Young officiating.
Jordan Thomas Looney was born under a wandering star on 11-25-1989. He moved with his...
Sandra Marie Hitt Watts
May 24, 2023
Our beloved Sandra Marie Hitt Watts passed away peacefully May 24, 2023 and is now celebrating her life in the presence of our Lord Jesus. She was born on August 8, 1944 in Dallas, Texas in the Florence Nightingale Hospital to Ruby Nell and James Hitt. Sandra was raised in South Dallas and graduated from South Oak Cliff High School in...
Rev. Lt. Col. Gary Layne Smith
May 2, 2023
Reverend Lt. Col. Gary Layne Smith, USAF, Ret. entered his heavenly home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 2, 2023.
Gary Layne Smith was born on December 5th, 1952 in Dayton, Ohio. He was the son of Sherman Smith and Gladys Ruth Roney Smith. Some of his favorite childhood memories were of growing up on his Grandpa...
Calla Sue Lemon
Apr 30, 2023
Calla Sue Lemon was born on May 27, 1938 to James and Lola Collins in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Jerry Lee Collins, and Jimmy Don Collins.
She is survived by her husband, Evan Lemon of Waxahachie, TX; daughter, Deana Lide and husband, Bobby of Waxahachie, TX and daughter, Becky Meyer of...
Margadelle Iley Yelverton
Apr 20, 2023
Margadelle Iley Yelverton, of Tehuacana, entered her heavenly home on April 20, 2023 at the age of 99. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, April 23, 2023 at the First Presbyterian Church with Reverend Ken Lane officiating. Visitation with the family will be prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m. at the same location. Interment will follow in...
Ricky Lee Walters
Apr 12, 2023
Ricky Lee Walters, of Wortham, passed away on April 12, 2023 in Waco, Texas at the age of 65. Memorial services will be held at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, April 29, 2023 at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home with Brother Justin Lee officiating.
Ricky was born February 1, 1958 in Dallas, Texas to Clarence R. and Norma (Bell) Walters, one of four boys. ...
Ginger Ann Taylor
Apr 12, 2023
Ginger Ann Taylor, of Mexia, passed away on April 12, 2023 in Temple, Texas at the age of 77. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m., Sunday, April 16, 2023 at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home with Bill Taylor officiating. Interment will follow in the New Hope Cemetery in Limestone County. Steven Blake Hughes, Will Taylor, Jonathan Perry, Timothy Perry, David...
Datha Hazel Crutchfield
Apr 12, 2023
On April 12, 2023, Datha H. Crutchfield passed away peacefully at the age of 93. Her work here is complete, she received an offer she couldn’t refuse for a reunion with family and friends she has not seen in a long time. Known to her family as Memaw, she will be missed dearly. She always made the best pot roast,...
Bobby Dan Wilson
Apr 11, 2023
Bobby Dan Wilson, 86, of Wortham, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at Navarro Regional Hospital in Corsicana after a lengthy illness. Bobby was born on March 31, 1937, to Raymond and Vada Calame Wilson in Corsicana, Texas. He was raised in Wortham and graduated from Wortham High School in 1955. Bobby was a member of the Corps...
