Obituaries
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...
Aaron David Neason
Apr 9, 2023
Aaron David Neason, born August 23, 1994 to Brian Foster and Carrie Neason Dempsey, went to his heavenly home, with his soulmate, Leslie Rogers, after a tragic motorcycle accident on April 9th, 2023.Aaron became a big brother in 2000, when Trendall Noel was born. Aaron graduated from Groesbeck High School with honors in 2013. Soon after, he was enlisted in...
Jerry Allan Rogers
Apr 8, 2023
Jerry Allan Rogers, of Wortham, passed away April 8, 2023 in Mexia at the age of 72. A Memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home with Ken Hanssard officiating.
Jerry was born in Mexia, Texas on June 4, 1950 to John Albert and Margaret (Teer) Rogers. Wortham was his home for...
Annie V. Sheffield Britt
Apr 7, 2023
Annie Venia Fore Sheffield Britt, 95 of Mexia, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023, peacefully in her sleep at home. Visitation will be held at Blair Stubbs Funeral Home on Sunday, April 9, 2023 from 6-8 p.m. Services will be held at First United Methodist Church of Mexia on Monday, April 10, 2023 at 2 p.m. Burial will be...
Nelda Maddox LeNoir
Apr 6, 2023
Nelda Maddox LeNoir, of Mexia, passed away on April 6, 2023 at Groesbeck LTC Nursing and Rehab, where she had been a resident since October 2019. Graveside services will be held in the Mexia Cemetery at 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 10, 2023.
Nelda was born on November 1, 1928 to Douglas and Lora Bon Maddox in Mexia, Texas. She grew...
Neva Kate Felz
Mar 31, 2023
Neva Kate Felz, of Mexia, passed away at her home on March 31, 2023 at the age of 91. Visitation with the family will be 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home on Monday, April 3, 2023. Graveside services will follow in the Union Cemetery in Freestone County at 1:30 p.m.
Neva was born November 8, 1931 in Personville,...
Helen Joyce Jackson
Mar 21, 2023
Helen Joyce Jackson, of Thornton, entered her heavenly home on March 21, 2023 at the age of 90. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, March 23, 2023 at the Central Baptist Church in Thornton with Reverend Tracy Sims officiating. Interment will follow in the Thornton Cemetery. Brent Mattson, Roy DeFriend, Charlie Kluck, Dennis Campbell, David Hughes, Marshall McCullen, Brian...
Bobby Lee Sykes
Mar 16, 2023
Daddy Bobby Lee Sykes went to be with the Lord on March 16, 2023. He was born in Dawson, Texas on December 14, 1940 to Albert and Birdie Mae (Shawn) Sykes. He attended school in Dawson. He worked in construction for many years and, later, worked for the VF Outlet where he retired.
Bobby was a devoted husband, father, and...
Daryl Keith Pitts
Mar 13, 2023
San Antonio, Texas – Daryl Keith Pitts, 89, retired bank executive passed away on March 13, 2023. Born to Chester Arthur and Vera Green Pitts on December 21, 1933, Daryl was raised on the family farm south of Booker, Texas. He married his college sweetheart, Gloria Ann Van Winkle, after completing their education at Friends University in 1957. They were...
Randolph "Randy" Wayne Butler
Mar 5, 2023
Randolph “Randy” Butler, 79, of Fairfield, Texas passed away peacefully at home on March 5, 2023. He was born in Dallas, Texas to Billy and Maxine (Anderson) Butler on December 14, 1943. Randy grew up in Wortham, Texas with his three sisters. He spent his younger years working cattle, frog gigging, and playing sports. He graduated from Wortham High School...
Gloria Sue Minchew
Mar 4, 2023
Gloria Sue Minchew, of Wortham, entered her heavenly home on March 4, 2023, the home she has been preparing for her entire life. She passed away in Ascension Providence Hospital in Waco, Texas at the age of 77. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at the Woodland Cemetery in Kirvin, Texas with Reverend Justin Colquette officiating.
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