Obituaries

Sep 11, 2021

Phillip “Phil” Wayne Bardin, longtime Mexia businessman, passed away September 11, 2021 in the Temple VA Hospital at the age of 76.  Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, September 24, 2021 in the First Baptist Church with Rev. Marcus Sheffield officiating.

Phil was born October 3, 1944 in Brinkley, Arkansas to Elton Eli and...

Sep 10, 2021

Franklin “Frank” D. Logan, 78, of Mexia, passed away on September 10, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Frank was born August 28, 1943 in Groesbeck, Texas to Thomas Landon and Ruby Helen (Nichols) Logan. After high school, he received a Masters Degree in Education.  In addition to teaching and working at the Mexia...

Sep 10, 2021

Mickel “Mike” Edward Terry, of Mexia, passed away September 10, 2021 in Waco, Texas at the age of 57.  He was born December 29, 1963 in Wortham, Texas to Lawrence Edward and Shirley Ann (Hearon) Terry.  He has lived his entire life in the Mexia area.  He worked for many years, along side his dad in the family business,...

Sep 9, 2021

Bobby Russell Richardson was born March 1, 1935, and passed away peacefully on September 9, 2021 in Fort Worth, Texas at the age of 86.  Bobby and his wife, Yvonne Richardson, were high school sweethearts who were united in marriage for 56 years until Yvonne’s death on December 22, 2012.  The couple made a happy home in Mexia, Texas...

Sep 9, 2021

Vicki Lee Collins passed away September 9, 2021 in Mexia at the age of 79.  Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, September 13, 2021 in the Prairie Grove Cemetery with Rev. Clifton Jones officiating.

Vicki was born July 5, 1942 in Houston, Texas to Frederick Maurice and Delores Louise (Apffel) Buckner.  After graduating from high school,...

Sep 7, 2021

Harvey Leo Boulware, of Mexia, entered his heavenly home on September 7, 2021 at the age of 78.  Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 11, 2021 in the Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Shane Norcross officiating.  Interment will follow in the Mexia Cemetery.  Timothy Boulware, Johnathan Boulware, Joseph McAlister, Jayme Boulware, Chris Halbert, and Marcus Boulware will...

Sep 6, 2021

Patricia “Pat” Carol Gamble, of Mexia, passed away September 6, 2021 in Waco, Texas at the age of 66.  Funeral services will be 12:00 noon, Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home with Rev. Marcus Sheffield officiating.  Interment will follow in the Prairie Hill Cemetery.  Brad Kinard, Shane Dees, Clayton Frazier, Jace Lloyd, Nathen De La O, and...

Sep 5, 2021

Walter “Joe” Edward Rutherford passed away on September 5, 2021 at his home in Coolidge, Texas at the age of 78.  Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday. September 10, 2021 in the Coolidge Cemetery with Rev. Chuck Sturgeon officiating..

Visitation with the family will be 5-7 p.m., Thursday, at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home.

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Aug 31, 2021

Victor Manuel Sanchez Paz, 45, passed away on August 31, 2021 in Mexia.  A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 4, 2021 in the Mexia Cemetery with Father Pius Mathew officiating.

Visitation with the family will be 6:00 p.m., Friday, at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home.

Victor was born July 3, 1976 in...

Aug 25, 2021

Devoted husband and father and active member of his church community, Jason Cate lived a full life with family being at its core. Jason passed away, peacefully, at the age of 45 on August 25, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor him and his memory.

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Aug 21, 2021

Ronnie Durant Deaver, Sr. passed away in Fort Worth, Texas on August 21, 2021 at the age of 74.  A graveside service, with Military Honors, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, August 26, 2021 in the Coolidge Cemetery.

Visitation with the family will be 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home.

Ronnie was born...

Aug 19, 2021

Carlton Zavada was born on April 7, 1941 to Louis and Millie Zavada in Wheelock, Texas.  He resided in his family home until December 1972 when he was placed in the Mexia SSLC.  In October 1974, Carlton was transferred to Brenham SSLC, for geographic reason, and remained in the area, within the community, until his passing.

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Aug 17, 2021

Jana Kay Lummus, of Mexia, passed away August 17, 2021 in Temple, Texas at the age of 58.  A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home with Pastor Scott Rabine officiating.

Jana was born April 11, 1963 in Dallas, Texas to George Jackson and Gladys Grace (Fisher) Liles. ...

Aug 15, 2021

Ricky Lynn Payne, beloved husband, father and friend, 58, of Mexia, passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021, in Groesbeck.   A Celebration of Life will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, August 19, 2021, at the Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home chapel in Mexia with Pastor Debra Turner officiating.

Ricky was born September 17, 1962 in Sugarland, Texas to Raymond and Kathey...

Aug 10, 2021

Gladys Winona Hargrove, of Mexia, passed away on August 10, 2021 in Waco, Texas at the age of 82.  Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 12, 2021 at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home with Pastor John Carabin officiating.  Interment will follow in the Forest Glade Cemetery.

Visitation with the family will be 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, at Blair-Stubbs...

Aug 9, 2021

Dwight Edward Mahoney, 77, was born in Buffalo, Kansas on May 1, 1944 to Philip Mahoney and Phyllis Story Mahoney. He passed away on Monday August 9, 2021. A mass celebrating his life will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 14, 2021 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mexia, Texas. Father Celso Yu and Father Benjie Magnaye will...

Aug 4, 2021

Denna Rae Copley passed away August 4, 2021 in her home, surrounded by her loving husband and two daughters, at the age of 68.  Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, August 8, 2021 at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home with Chaplain Melissa Pardun officiating.  Interment will follow in the Coolidge Cemetery.  Arik Harrison, Jason Ancheta, Blake Barker, Raiden Wright, John...

Aug 4, 2021

Dannie Ray "Poppie" Seals passed away on August 4, 2021 in his home near Groesbeck at the age of 75.  A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, August 15, 2021 in Prairie Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Clifton Jones officiating.

Dannie was born October 7, 1945 in Houston, Texas to Jim Everett...

Jul 30, 2021

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend Sybil Annette (Bolton) Henderson, age 79, of Groesbeck, passed away Friday morning, July 30, 2021, at Providence Hospice in Waco, surrounded by loved ones after a lengthy battle with cancer.

She was born on November 14, 1941, in Mississippi, she is the daughter of the late Henry...

Jul 28, 2021

Alice Mae Danner, formerly of Mexia, went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 28, 2021, at the age of 90.  A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 2, 2021 in the Tehuacana Cemetery with Rev. Marcus Sheffield officiating.

Alice was born December 5, 1930 in Sargent, Texas to R. E....