Obituaries
Myra Jean Fisher
Mar 9, 2024
“Come to me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matt 11:28
On March 9, 2024, Myra Jean Fisher completed her journey home surrounded by her loving family. Visitation with the family will be Wednesday, March 13, 2024 from 5:00-7:00 pm at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home in Mexia, TX. Funeral service will be Thursday,...
Elizabeth L. Richards
Mar 8, 2024
Elizabeth Lucille Richards was born on May 17, 1961 in Houston, TX and went to be with the Lord on March 8, 2024 in Katy, TX. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Edward and Phyllis Ann Richards; grandparents; and her beloved pets, Pudge and his son, Buster. Elizabeth is survived by her son, Robert Richards and wife,...
Gregory Don O'Pry
Mar 7, 2024
Gregory Don O’Pry was called to his Heavenly home in the arms of Jesus on March 7, 2024 at the age of 46 at Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Hospital in Waco.
Gregory was born in Corsicana, Texas to Ricky and Cynthia O’Pry on October 13, 1977. He graduated from Mexia High School in 1996.
By trade Gregory was a welder, building...
John Wayne Burks
Feb 29, 2024
John Wayne Burks, 81, of Mexia, passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024.
Services will be at 2:00 PM, Sunday, March 3, 2024, at First United Methodist Church, Mexia, Texas with Reverend Jaime McGlothlin and Reverend Marcus Sheffield officiating. Burial will be in Mexia Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Saturday, March 2, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at...
Anita Ann Goswick
Feb 26, 2024
Anita Ann Goswick, 77, passed away, Monday, February 26, 2024, peacefully at her home in Mexia, Texas. Her final days were spent surrounded by her family.
Anita was born in Mexia, Texas on August 4, 1946, to Seth and Jeana Campbell. She attended Mexia High School where she met her husband of fifty-six years, Richard “Dickie” Goswick, Sr.
Anita worked as a...
David Ray Dolen
Feb 22, 2024
David Ray Dolen, of Mexia, passed away February 22, 2024 in Waco, Texas at the age of 83. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Sunday, February 25, 2024 at the First Baptist Church with Reverend Marcus Sheffield officiating. Visitation with the family will be prior to the service beginning at 2:00 p.m. A Masonic graveside service will follow in the...
John Preston Johnson
Feb 22, 2024
John Preston Johnson entered his heavenly home on February 22, 2024, just a couple months prior to his 98th birthday. He was born April 30, 1926 in Kirvin, Texas to George Elmer and Fannie May (Furlow) Johnson.
Preston entered the US Army in 1944 where he served in the 101st Airborne Division (Screaming Eagles) as a paratrooper. He trained at Fort...
Ronald Dene Dockery, Jr.
Feb 20, 2024
Ronald Dene Dockery Jr. passed away on February 20, 2024, at his home in Mexia. The graveside service will be at Lost Prairie Cemetery, on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at 10 am. Kenneth Dockery and John Pearson will be officiating the service. Directly following the service, the family will be gathering at his home to celebrate his life with a...
Jerry D. Archer
Feb 17, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jerry Archer, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He passed away peacefully on February 17, 2024, surrounded by his wife and children at the age of 81. His departure leaves a profound void in the lives of those who knew and loved him.
Jerry was born to John Ray and Margaret...
Dr. Andrew Wilson Griffin
Feb 12, 2024
Dr. Andrew Wilson Griffin passed away February 12, 2024 in Temple, Texas at the age of 77.
Dr. Griffin is a native Houstonian who obtained several academic degrees including a Bachelor’s Degree from Marquette University, a Master’s Degree from Washington Theological Union and the University of Houston. He received his doctorate in psychology from Texas A&M University in 1990. He has...
Sara Y. Acevedo
Feb 8, 2024
Sara Y. Acevedo, 87, was born in Pharr, Texas on January 30, 1937 to Librado and Francisca Ybanez. She passed away on February 8, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Santiago Acevedo and her son, Santiago, Jr. (Jimmy).
Sara married Santiago Acevedo on March 13, 1955, and they had the opportunity to celebrate 52 wonderful years...
Rosaleen Imelda Smith
Feb 7, 2024
Rosaleen McGhee Smith peacefully passed away on February 7th, 2024 in Mexia,Texas. She was 81 years old. She is survived by her two daughters, Kristen Fraser (David Fraser), and Stassa Hall; her grandchildren Kyle Schrader, Madison Fraser, McKenzie Fraser, and Chase Fraser.
As we reflect upon her life, we know she will be remembered by her friends and family as a...
Sidney Joe Howard
Feb 3, 2024
Sidney Joe Howard, formerly of Mexia, passed away February 3, 2024 in Franklin, Texas at the age of 88. He was born in Jewett, Texas on April 18, 1935 to Freddie and Elizabeth (Taylor) Howard. He was a retired employee of the Mexia State Supported Living Center.
Sidney enjoyed many things in life, but nothing was more important than family....
Donnie Rene Bullard
Jan 31, 2024
Donnie Rene Bullard passed away at her home on January 31, 2024, in Tehuacana, Texas. She was born in Panama City, Florida to Donnie Richard and Fannie (Orlando) Johnson on May 17, 1958.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, February 2, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mexia, Texas. Interment will follow in...
Johnny Dalton Northcutt
Jan 30, 2024
Johnny Dalton Northcutt, 70, passed away at his home in Prairie Hill, Texas on January 30, 2024. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 2, 2024 in the Prairie Hill Baptist Church with Pastor Eddy Hayworth officiating. Visitation with the family will be prior to the service beginning at 9:00 a.m. Interment will follow in the Prairie...
Bette Thetford
Jan 30, 2024
Bette Lou Thetford passed away on January 30, 2024 at Skilled Care of Mexia.
Bette was born on July 11, 1934 in Mexia, Texas to John Gafford and Stella Lloyd Gafford. She married LaRue Beard in 1952 and they had three children: Gary (Vickie) Beard, Cathy (Bob) Taylor, and Bobby (Kris) Beard.
Bette worked for many years as Chaplain's Secretary at the...
Lillian Nell Nix
Jan 28, 2024
Lillian Nell Nix, 74, of Groesbeck, passed away January 28, 2024. She was born October 25, 1949 in Hells Neck, Kentucky to Ernest and Louvena Allen.
Lillian was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, four sisters, and a grandson, Robert.
Lillian is survived by her husband pf 54 years, Gene; son, Gene Nix, Jr.; daughter, Heather Thompson; several grandchildren and...
Rudy Dwan Beard
Jan 24, 2024
Rudy Dwan Beard went home to be with Jesus on January 24, 2024, at the age of 79 surrounded by family in Arlington, Texas.
He is survived by his loving wife, Shirley Beard; sons, Gerald (Dixie) Beard, and Wyatt (Karyn) Beard, daughter, Penny (Fletcher) Douglas; grandchildren, Jill (Daniel) Borroum, Brandi (Ryan) Bennett, Hayden Beard, Melanie Beard, Will Gilley, Ben (Megan) Gilley,...
Barbara Helen Reynolds
Jan 23, 2024
Barbara Helen Reynolds, 77, of Houston, Tx peacefully passed away on January 23rd, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones.
Barbara was born on November 19, 1946, to Vera and Eddie Gillard in the city of Houston. Barbara graduated from Reagan High School in 1965 in the Heights neighborhood and then lived most of her adult life in Spring Branch on the...
Jerry Wayne McMinn
Jan 19, 2024
Jerry Wayne McMinn passed away January 19, 2024 in Mexia, Texas at the age of 76. A visitation with the family will be prior to the service from 1-2 p.m., Sunday, January 21, 2024 at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home. The service will begin at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend David Snow officiating. Interment will follow in the Mexia Cemetery.
Jerry was born June...
