Obituaries

Aug 20, 2020

San Juana Aide Lira passed away in Mexia on August 20, 2020 at the age of 52.  She was born November 2, 1967 in Venecia, Tamaulipas, Mexico to Arturo H. and Maria Elena Cantu Chavez.  San Juana married Gerardo Lira on August 7, 1993 in Sullivan City, Texas and they were blessed with one daughter, Yesenia.  After moving to...

Aug 19, 2020

Sandra Lee Leggett passed away in Mexia on August 19, 2020 at the age of 71.  She was born January 10, 1949 in Casper, Wyoming to Chester Lee and Wyoma Lee McKendry Leggett.  She was a physical therapist and worked for several medical facilities for many years, prior to retirement.  Sandra’s job proved to be very rewarding to her...

Aug 18, 2020

The Honorable Putnam Kaye (“P.K.”) Reiter, loving husband, father, father-in-law and grandfather, passed away suddenly on August 18, 2020 at the age of 87.

P.K. was born on November 19, 1932 in Mexia, Texas, to Wilhelm Arthur Reiter and Minnie Lucille (Denning) Reiter.  His family relocated to Houston, where he graduated from Lamar High School.  He attended...

Aug 17, 2020

Effie “Jean” Cobble Gilliam, went to be with our Lord on August 17, 2020 at the age of 94 with both her daughters at her side at home. She was born to James Franklin and Effie May Cobble on a farm in Artesia, New Mexico where she was raised. From Artesia, she moved to California where she attended Compton...

Aug 11, 2020

Shirley Frances Kennedy Peery, of Thornton, passed away August 11, 2020 in Palestine, Texas at the age of 99.  Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 15, 2020 in the Central Baptist Church in Thornton with Rev. Tracy Sims officiating.  Interment will follow in the Thornton Cemetery.  Doug Podell, Duane German, Roger Watson, Shannon Kilpatrick, Ronnie Driskell and Brandan...

Aug 10, 2020

Robert Oliver Bell, Jr., of Mexia, passed away in Waco, Texas on August 10, 2020 at the age of 73.  A   Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.

Robert was born November 6, 1946 in Houston, Texas to Robert Oliver, Sr. and Lillian Pearl Fairfield Bell.  He proudly served his country in the...

Aug 8, 2020

Bobbie Jean Waller Reynolds, 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family in her home in Thornton, Texas, on Saturday, August 8, 2020.  Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 10, at 10:00 a.m. at Thornton Central Baptist Church with Brother Tracy Sims officiating. Interment will follow in Thornton Cemetery.

Bobbie was born to John Burton...

Aug 5, 2020

Juanita Dale Johansen, of Bullard, passed away August 5, 2020 in Tyler, Texas at the age of 99.  Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 11, 2020 in the Mexia Cemetery.

Juanita was born January 13, 1921 in Mexia, Texas to G. S. and Maude M. Hendrix McClintock.  She grew up in Mexia and...

Aug 1, 2020

John Robert Etheridge, 51, passed away August 1, 2020 at his home on Lake Mexia.  John was born December 27, 1968 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Eugene and Debra Diane Robertson Etheridge, but grew up in Mexia.

John had a special love for baseball, not only playing but also coaching.  As a young man, he was a...

Jul 30, 2020

Daniel Anthony Pasteka, of Mexia, passed away July 30, 2020 in Waco, Texas at the age of 64.  Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, August 3, 2020 in the Evergreen Cemetery, 560 Evergreen St., Paris, Texas with Pastor Shane Winters officiating.

Visitation with the family will be 4-6 p.m., Sunday, at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home.

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Jul 22, 2020

Benjamin Donald “Don” O’Pry, of Mexia, passed away July 22, 2020 in Waco, Texas at the age of 87.  Graveside services will be 4:00 p.m., Friday, July 24, 2020 in the Mexia Cemetery with Rev. Michael Vestal officiating.

Don was born May 2, 1933 in Buffalo, Texas to Irvin and Olivia Vickery O’Pry.  After graduating high school,...

Jul 21, 2020

Jennings Bryan Paschal, Jr., a proud member of the “Greatest Generation”, passed away Tuesday morning, July 21, 2020 in Waco.

Bug, as he was affectionately known, was born September 17, 1925, in Corsicana to Jennings Bryan and Daisey Hawkins Paschal. He grew up and graduated from Corsicana High School, all the while helping out with the family’s...

Jul 17, 2020

Dr. Ennis Holmes, well known and respected Mexia veterinarian, passed away July 17, 2020 in Groesbeck, Texas at the age of 82.  He served Limestone County and the surrounding area for 54 years, prior to retiring on March 5, 2019.

Ennis was born April 10, 1938 in Houston, Texas to Ennis R. Holmes and Hester B. (Robertson)...

Jul 7, 2020

Nina Ruth Trotter Lindley was born in Mexia , Texas, September 7, 1922 and passed away July 7, 2020 in New Braunfels, Texas. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 11, 2020 in the Mexia Cemetery with Rev. Marcus Sheffield officiating. Nina was the daughter of William and Mattie Trotter. She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Jun 21, 2020

Skyla Jean Cox, 25, passed away on June 21, 2020 in Waco, Texas, as a result of an auto accident. She will be deeply missed by her loving family and many friends. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at the First Baptist Church in Mexia with Rev. Marcus Sheffield officiating. Interment will follow in...

Jun 16, 2020

Dr. Joe Frederick “Ric” Bennett, Jr., of Coolidge and longtime respected and admired Mexia Veterinarian, passed away June 16, 2020 in Waco, Texas at the age of 71.  Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 19, 2020 in the Coolidge Cemetery with Rev. Marcus Sheffield officiating.  Dr. Dale Lowry, Randall Jacobs, James Pullin, Jerry Brooks, Bill...

Jun 14, 2020

Mary Ann Meinecke Lane was born on March 14, 1932 and passed from this life into glory on June 14, 2020. She was an identical twin, born in Litchfield, IL and later attended Chicago Musical College where she studied piano and received a Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy.

While living in Chicago, she met, and later, married...

Jun 13, 2020

Kate Freeman Moore, of Ben Wheeler, went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 13, 2020 at the age of 94.  Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at Blair-Stubbs Chapel with Rev. Daniel Claxton officiating.  Interment will follow in the Old Bethel Cemetery.

Visitation with the family will be prior to...

Jun 11, 2020

Donna Dean Quaca, of Mexia, passed away June 11, 2020 at the age of 71.  Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Monday, June 15, 2020 at Blair-Stubbs Chapel with Rev. Bill Wright, Sr. and Shelly Wright officiating.  Interment will follow in the Mexia Cemetery.  Kevin Morton, Spike Morton, Mike Morton, Jason Morton, Leven Barker, Billy Joe Foley, Jarrod Hardin...

Jun 11, 2020

Eddie Dwight Padgett passed away, June 11, 2020, at his home in Kosse.  A memorial service will be held at Blair-Stubbs Chapel in Thornton on June 20, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.

Eddie was born in Houston, Texas on April 22, 1948 to Eddie Weldon and Violet Alleman Padgett.  He proudly served his country as a Medic in...