Obituaries
Donald Ray Rodgers
Jan 6, 2023
Donald Ray Rogers passed away on January 6, 2023 in Mexia, Texas at the age of 67.
Donald was born June 12, 1955 in Sweetwater, Texas to Henry Williams and Helen Louise (Hensley) Rodgers; he was also known to some as Ray. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army.
On June 18, 1999, in Sweetwater, Texas, he married...
Bobbie Ann Bowden
Jan 4, 2023
Bobbie Ann Bowden, of Kosse, passed away on January 4, 2023 in Mexia, Texas at the age pf 83. Bobbie was born January 29, 1939 in Marlin, Texas to Reed Ogden and Maurine (Malone) Devore. She attended school in Mexia and was a graduate of Mexia High School.
After living in Dallas for many years, Bobbie moved back to Mexia. ...
Richard Darrell Johnson, Sr.
Jan 1, 2023
Richard Darrell Johnson, Sr. passed away on January 1, 2023 in Mexia, Texas. He was born October 5, 1957 in Irving, Texas to J. D. and Charlotte (Brooks) Johnson. Prior to retirement, he was a correctional officer for TDCJ for 20 years.
Richard is survived by his wife, Vicki Johnson; children, Aubrey Brasher, Richard D. Johnson, Jr., and Charles Alexander...
Sidney Patrick Fairchild
Jan 1, 2023
Sidney Patrick Fairchild was born on March 17, 1941 to Mathew and Eva Fairchild.
Sidney was born in Sherman, Texas then moved to Monterey, Mexico where he lived during his entire childhood. He attended elementary and high school in Monterey.
After high school, Sidney moved back to the United States where he attended college. Sidney became a park ranger after...
Harold Palmer Mulholland
Jan 1, 2023
Harold Palmer Mulholland of Mexia, Texas, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023, at the age of 71.
Harold was born on March 22, 1951 in San Bernardino, California to John George and Charlotte Jean (Palmer) Mulholland. He grew up the youngest of 3 siblings, living in three countries as his father was transferred between military installations in Japan,...
Jeffery Lynn Adams
Dec 26, 2022
Jeffery “Jeff” Lynn Adams, of Thornton, passed away December 26, 2022 in Waco, Texas at the age of 68. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Central Baptist Church in Thornton with Brother Ben Watson and Brother Tracy Sims officiating. Visitation with the family will be, prior to the service, at the same location from 11:00...
James "Jim" Edwin Hitt
Dec 26, 2022
James Edwin Hitt passed away December 26, 2022 and is now at peace in the presence of our Lord Jesus. He was born and raised in Mexia, TX and he graduated from South Oak Cliff High School in 1959. He went on to study at the University of Texas in Arlington. The majority of his professional career was in real...
Wallace Neil Hamilton
Dec 23, 2022
Wallace N. Hamilton passed away, Friday, December 23, 2022.
Wallace was born July 12, 1941 in Prairie Grove, Texas to Hannah Leon and Mary (Williams) Hamilton. He grew up in Point Enterprise where he met his best friend and love of his life, Brenda. Wallace and his family lived in Robinson, Texas for 38 years and, later, retired and moved...
Betty L. Jones
Dec 16, 2022
Betty Lou Jones, of Mexia, passed away December 16, 2022, at the age of 83. Betty was preceded in death by her loving husband, Welton Jones; her mother and father, Fannie and George Johnson; a sister, Hazel Hughes; two brothers, George W. Johnson and wife, Sylvia Johnson, and Raymond Johnson, and other beloved siblings.
Betty’s memorial service will...
Travis Wayne Poe
Dec 11, 2022
Wayne Poe, 84, of China Spring and formerly of Wortham, peacefully departed his earthly body on Sunday, December 11, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.
“Pa Poe” was born on his family farm in Star, Tx of Western Hamilton County, to Avery Poe and Lera (Flatt) Poe on February 5, 1938. There they raised cattle, horses, turkeys and cotton....
Maria "Mercy" Mercedes Fuentes
Dec 8, 2022
Maria "Mercy" Mercedes Fuentes, of Mexia, entered her heavenly home on December 8, 2022 at the age of 58. Visitation with the family will be 3-5 p.m., Saturday, December 10, 2022 at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, December 11, 2022 at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home with Pastor Mario Rivera officiating. Interment will follow in the Mexia...
Imogene Killingsworth Johnson
Dec 5, 2022
Imogene Killingsworth Johnson was born on June 22, 1936 to Claud and Dessie (Gibson) Killingsworth at Lost Prairie, Texas. She passed from this life on December 5, 2022. As a child, she and her family attended Lost Prairie Baptist Church where she accepted Christ as her Savior at the age of 12.
Imogene met Foy Johnson while attending Fair Oaks...
Dr. Johnnie Wayne McClinton
Nov 23, 2022
Dr. Johnnie W. McClinton crossed over to sit at the feet of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, from Coolidge, Texas on November 23, 2022. He was 83 years of age. Johnnie was an organ donor with cremation to follow. A memorial service will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at the First Baptist Church in Coolidge with...
Chelsia Ferguson Taylor
Nov 14, 2022
Chelsia T. Ferguson Taylor left her earthly home for heaven on November 14, 2022 peacefully at her home in Personville, Texas with her family by her side.
Chelsia was born to Authur Everett Ferguson and Lola Inez McClaran Ferguson on October 11, 1932. Chelsia married T.J. Taylor and had 2 sons, Terry and Lane.
Growing up in a...
Linda Ruth Nance
Nov 13, 2022
Linda Ruth (Nelson) Nance of Thornton, Texas, passed away surrounded by love and family on November 13, 2022, at the age of 79. Her memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, December 3, 2022, at Christ Episcopal Church in Mexia, Texas with Reverend Ray Bagby officiating. Visitation with the family will begin at 1:00 pm. Interment will take...
Sharlyn Sue Ridge
Nov 13, 2022
Sue Ridge of Wortham, Texas passed away November 13, 2022, at Skilled Care of Mexia.
She was born March 19, 1941, at home near Groesbeck Texas in Limestone County, to Willie Garth Towers and Claudia Murlene Towers.
Sue graduated from Groesbeck High School and shortly thereafter met and married the love of her life, Feller Ridge. Together they...
Elaine Sue Watson
Nov 12, 2022
Elaine Sue Watson went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 12, 2022 at the age of 39. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 16, 2022 in the Northside Baptist Church with Pastor David West and Ms. Shelly Wright officiating. Visitation with the family will begin at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow in the Mexia Cemetery....
Bobby Duke
Nov 12, 2022
Funeral services for Bobby Duke will be held Monday November 14th, 2 P.M. at Temple Baptist Church in Mexia Texas.
Bro. Michael Vestal will officiate. Interment will follow at Tehuacana Cemetery. Tommy Oakes, Matt Silar, Brett Duke, Wes Silar, Korey Silar, and Cooper Vandiver will serve as pallbearers.
Bobby passed away at Mexia Long Term Care...
Thomas "Tommy" Ozie Johnson III
Nov 11, 2022
In 57 years, Thomas Ozie Johnson, III shared Jesus, love, and laughter with his family and friends. He married his college sweetheart, Lieschen, and was a proud father to Tommy, Lilly, and Matthew. Together they built a fabulous life.
Tommy enjoyed coaching his sons’ teams, sharing his fishing passion, and drinking coffee with his daughter. He shared a love...
Jack Virgil Ballard, Jr
Nov 10, 2022
Jack Virgil Ballard Jr. (Willie) 73, was called home to heaven on November 10th, 2022 after a short, but valiant battle with cancer. Jack was a faithful servant of Christ and a “larger than life” character who never met a stranger. Known as Brother Jack in Mexia, Tx where he lived for 22 years. Jack was known as “Willie” in...
