Obituaries

Lavonda McClintock

Lavonda McClintock

Feb 28, 2017

Lavonda McClintock passed away February 28, 2017 in Hewitt, Texas at the age of 78. Graveside services will be 11 AM, Friday, March 3, 2017 in the Mexia Cemetery with Rev. Ben Pomales officiating. Visitation with the family will be 9 - 10:30 AM, Friday, at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home in Mexia. Lavonda was born March 2, 1938 in Limestone County,...

Billie Williams

Billie Williams

Feb 25, 2017

Mrs. Billie Jean Williams, 82, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2017, at her residence in Dew. She was born September 11, 1934 in Freestone County to Roy Alden and Eva Mae Parish Smith. Billie worked for many years in the Clayton Supermarket meat department in Houston before retiring and returning to live on her family land, 16 years ago. She...

Richmond Curry Jr.

Richmond Curry Jr.

Feb 25, 2017

Richmond Carroll Curry, Jr. 88, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2017, at his home in Teague. Richmond was born July 12, 1928 in Teague, Texas to Richmond Carroll Curry, Sr. and Ora Glanton Curry. While serving his country in the US. Air Force, he received his diploma from Teague High School. He was a painter, owner of a warehouse carpet...

Hollis McKissack

Hollis McKissack

Feb 22, 2017

Hollis Owen "Skip" McKissack, formerly of Sherman, passed away February 22, 2017 in Mexia, Texas, surrounded by his loving family. Skip was born March 31, 1946 in Bonham, Texas to Jess McKissack and Glenda Hollis Burleson. He attended North Texas University where he was a member of Delta Sigma Pi Fraternity. He was Manager of King Architectural Metal Company, for...

Leslie Dolen

Leslie Dolen

Feb 22, 2017

On Wednesday, February 22nd, Leslie Ellen Howard Dolen went to be with the Lord, losing her battle with cancer. A lifelong entertainer, Leslie enjoyed writing and telling stories to friends and family. She was also a talented actress, artist and singer with a deep understanding of the Bible. Her generous spirit edified friends and family alike. She is survived by...

Floyce Warren

Floyce Warren

Feb 20, 2017

On December 9, 1931, a baby daughter was born to Mose S. Reynolds and Alma Callies Reynolds in Springfield, Texas. She was named Floyce Alma, and she was the third of eight children: Mose Jr., Maudell (Wallace), Aaron, Theresa (Davis), Clarence, Francis (Melton), and LaOlive.Floyce attended Canaan Baptist Church as a youth, and was a student at Kate Long Elementary...

Douglas Walton

Douglas Walton

Feb 15, 2017

Douglas Wayne Walton, 70, of Mexia passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2017 in Waco. Doug was born December 30, 1946 in Odessa to Douglas and Betty Smith Walton. He had lived in the Mexia area most of his life where he was in the construction contracting business most of that time. Doug leaves behind his mark on many building projects...

James Teer

James Teer

Jan 24, 2017

James Birch "Jamie" Teer passed away January 24, 2017 at his home in Mexia, surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 50. A memorial service will be held at 3 PM, Friday, at Blair-Stubbs Chapel with Rev. Dale McDaniel officiating. James was born April 8, 1966 in Mexia, Texas to Jodie and Thelma Lavette McElroy Teer, youngest of...

Neil Bond

Neil Bond

Jan 16, 2017

Neil Ray Bond, 82, of Shiloh, passed away January 16, 2017 in Groesbeck, Texas. Funeral services will be 10 AM, Thursday, January 19, 2017 at Blair-Stubbs Chapel with Rev. Marcus Sheffield officiating. Interment will follow in the Shiloh Cemetery. Joe Roark, David Knight, Eddy Plummer, Bill Beene, Michael Oliver and Dan Beene will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be...

Corene Tyner

Corene Tyner

Jan 13, 2017

Corene Turner Tyner, 92, of Austin, Texas passed away on January 13, 2017 Corene was born January 28, 1924 in Mexia, Texas to George and Mary Turner; she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and sister. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Gordon Davis Tyner. Corene is survived by her children, Charlotte...

Elmer Wilson

Elmer Wilson

Jan 7, 2017

Elmer Raymond Wilson, formerly of Coolidge, passed away January 7, 2016 in Groesbeck, Texas at the age of 84. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at the First Baptist Church in Coolidge with Rev. Chuck Sturgeon and Chaplain Jon Honea officiating. Interment, with Military Honors, will follow in the Prairie Hill Cemetery. Larry Wilson, Terry Wilson,...

Mary Adams

Mary Adams

Jan 4, 2017

Mary Current Adams passed away January 4, 2017 in Dallas, Texas at the age of 62. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at Blair-Stubbs Chapel with Bro. Tommy Lance officiating. Visitation with the family will be 1-2 p.m., prior to the service on Tuesday. Mary was born October 6, 1954 in Fairfield, Texas to Sam and...

Zack McClintock

Zack McClintock

Dec 27, 2016

Zack Henson McClintock passed away December 27, 2016 at his home in Waco at the age of 92. Funeral services will be 11 AM, Friday, December 30, 2016 at Blair-Stubbs Chapel with Rev. Wayne Williams officiating. Interment will follow in the Fort Parker Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be prior to the service on Friday from 10-11 a.m. at...

Hubert Thomas

Hubert Thomas

Dec 27, 2016

Hubert Michael "Mike" Thomas was born to Hubert "H.O." Thomas and Agrippa Easterling Thomas on December 8, 1946 in Personville, Texas. Mike died at the Groesbeck LTC on December 27, 2016 at the age of 70 years. Mike lived his early years in Houston until his family returned to the Mexia area in 1960. Mike graduated from Mexia High School...

Bonnie Hughes

Bonnie Hughes

Dec 19, 2016

Bonnie G. Hughes, former longtime resident and business owner, of Mexia, passed away December 19, 2016 in Allen, Texas. Funeral services will be 10 AM, Thursday, December 22, 2016 at First Baptist Church with Rev. Marcus Sheffield officiating. Interment will follow in the Mexia Cemetery. Keith Mack, Drew Cain, Ben Buschur, Tim Hughes, Ethan Hughes, John Posey, John Hughes and...

Richard Fogleman

Richard Fogleman

Dec 18, 2016

Richard "Buddy" Fogleman, 87, faithfully completed his earthly journey and was joyfully welcomed into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Dec. 18, 2016, in Waco. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016, at First Baptist Church of Mexia, with Rev. Marcus Sheffield officiating. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday,...

Mary Northcutt

Mary Northcutt

Dec 9, 2016

Mary Jane Northcutt, 60, passed away December 9, 2016 at her home in Prairie Hill. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, December 11, 2016 at Prairie Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Fred Sain and Chaplain Karen Hulsey officiating. Interment will follow in the Prairie Hill Cemetery. Aaron Spencer, Arturo Olivarez, Brandon Lee, Butch Wendt, Shade McCord and Kevin Smith...

Louise Cundieff

Louise Cundieff

Dec 6, 2016

Louise Beene Cundieff, 92, of Cayuga, Texas entered her heavenly eternal home on December 6, 2016 at East Texas Medical Center in Athens, Texas after a short illness. Louise was born June 26, 1924 to Guy Houston and Nettie Wills Beene of Mexia, Texas. She was the eighth of nine children born to the Beene's. She had a wonderful childhood...

Ima Burroughs

Ima Burroughs

Dec 4, 2016

Ima Lucille Rosson Burroughs, 95, of Weatherford, and formally of Mexia, passed away on Sunday Dec. 4, 2016. Funeral services will be Thursday Dec. 8, 2016 at 11 am at First United Methodist Church, 203 N. Canton, with Rev. Brad Brittain officiating. Interment will follow in the Mexia Cemetery. Bob Crider, Michael Miller, George Tidwell, Terry Don Shivers, Clint Flatt...

Jameia Bowers

Jameia Bowers

Dec 2, 2016

Jameia Lorraine Bowers, 62, passed away December 2, 2016 at her home in Waco, Texas. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at Blair-Stubbs Chapel with Mr. Jimmy Tucker officiating. Interment will follow in the Forest Glade Cemetery. Charlie Bowers, Dustin Lane, Kelly Jernigan, Misty Jernigan, James Bowers, Chuck Bowers, Mike Bowers and Hunter Pace will serve...