Obituaries
Robert Alexander "Alex" Gardea
Jun 18, 2024
Robert Alexander “Alex” Gardea, of Mexia, was called home to be with the Lord on June 18, 2024 at the age of 24. Alex was born on February 10, 2000 in Uvalde, Texas to Fernando Gardea, Sr. and Paz (Silva) Gardea. He has been a resident of Mexia for 20 years and a graduate of Mexia High School, Class of...
Winifred Ann "Winnie" Giddens
Jun 15, 2024
Winifred Ann “Winnie” Giddens entered her heavenly home on June 15, 2024, at the age of 102. She was born in New York City, New York to Henry Miller and Isobel (Borland) Miller Case on June 12, 1922. She graduated from East Aurora High School in Buffalo, NY. Due to her love of art, she continued her studies at Pratt...
Clarence Dean Ferguson
Jun 7, 2024
Clarence Dean Ferguson, 86, of Axtell, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family.
Clarence was born on May 11, 1938 in Freestone County, Texas to Recil and Callie (Allison) Ferguson. After high school, he worked as a shrimper in Rockport, Texas. While in Rockport, he met the love of his life, Carmelitta Faulkenberry....
Vickie L. Gilliam
Jun 4, 2024
Vickie L. Gilliam passed away June 4, 2024 in Waco, Texas at the age of 70. Visitation with the family will be on Monday, June 10, 2024 at 10:00-11:00 a.m. in the Union Cemetery Chapel, in Freestone County. Funeral services will be at the same location beginning at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Dennis Ivy officiating. Interment will follow with Draven...
Hudene Smith
Jun 1, 2024
Hudene Smith, 84, of Wortham, entered her heavenly home on June 1, 2024. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 7, 2024 in the Wortham Methodist Church with Reverend Chris Rowe officiating.
Hudene was born January 26, 1940 in Wortham, Texas to Hubert Magness and Betty McNaughten. Soon after she graduated from high school, she...
Kathy Nell Watson
May 29, 2024
Kathy Nell Watson, 68, passed away May 29, 2024 at UTMB Hospital in Galveston. Visitation with the family will be 6-8 p.m., Saturday, at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 2, 2024 at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Lost Prairie Cemetery. Bubba Watson, Kade Watson, Triston Salas, Bono Salas, Brian Kyle, and...
Javier Gilberto Rivera
May 28, 2024
Javier Gilberto Rivera, 77, passed away in his home on May 28, 2024. He was born in Monterrey, Mexico and lived there for several years until his family moved to Nueva Rosita, Coahuila, Mexico. There he met his wife of almost 38 years, Juanita De La Cruz. He was a member of the award winning Cyclist team for the Mexican...
Angeline Gama
May 15, 2024
Angeline Gama, of Wortham, was unexpectedly called home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 15, 2024 at the age of 23.
Angeline was born April 9, 2001 in Dallas, Texas to Israel and Maribel (Solache) Gama. She grew up in Dallas where she graduated from Crossroads Academy. She and her husband, Eric Alejandro Gutierrez, were blessed...
Kate Glover
May 14, 2024
Effie Kate Glover, 100, a longtime resident of Galena Park, Texas, passed away on May 14, 2024. Kate was born on June 10, 1923, in Seale-Round Prairie, Texas to parents, James Franklin Boyd and Bessie Mae Goodwin Boyd. Kate loved her family above all else. She was an excellent homemaker but found time to volunteer as a DJ and chaperone with...
Francisco A. Contreras
May 9, 2024
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Francisco A. Contreras, who tragically lost his life in a work accident on May 9, 2024. His sudden departure has left a profound void in the lives of those who knew and loved him.
Francisco was born on November 6, 1961 in Fresnillo Zacatecas, Mexico to Miguel and Apolonia...
Carroll Buck Fuller
May 8, 2024
Carroll Buck Fuller, of Lake Limestone, was called to Heaven on May 8, 2024, at the age of 75. He was born August 30, 1948, in Danville, VA to Eunice and Howard Fuller.
Out of high school, he completed a four-year apprenticeship with the Newport News Shipbuilding where he enjoyed his time as student body president and cheerleader sponsor. After moving...
Deana Ann Harris
May 4, 2024
Deana Ann Richardson Morton Harris, 76, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on May 4, 2024. A Memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home with Reverend Shane Norcross officiating. Visitation with the family will be prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m.
Deana was born on July 15, 1947...
Lewis Paul West, Sr.
May 3, 2024
Lewis Paul West, Sr., of Teague, entered God’s rest on May 3, 2024 at the age of 63. He was born May 14, 1960 in Teague Texas to Claire Hershel West and Agnes Marie Sonka. He was a certified pipe fitter that was highly dedicated to each job and wanted to produce high-quality results.
Lewis’ highest dedication was to the love...
James Riley McElroy
Apr 29, 2024
CHANGE IN SERVICE LOCATION DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS - 2:00 PM, FRIDAY, BLAIR-STUBBS FUNERAL HOME
James Riley “Jim” McElroy, of Shiloh, passed away April 29, 2024 in Mexia, Texas at the age of 77. He was born November 3, 1946 in Mexia, Texas to Alfred Maurice and Lillian Marie (Richardson) McElroy. He began school in the Shiloh Elementary School, transferring...
Carol Diane Dillard
Apr 27, 2024
Carol Diane Dillard, 79, of Teague, Texas passed away on April 28, 2024 at Parkview Regional Hospital in Mexia, Texas. She was born to Frank Gardner and Genevieve Salemma (Hall) Dillard in Navasota, Texas. She was raised in the Methodist Church. She attend some college and went on to be a Regional Director for HHSC Head Start Program in Dallas,...
Peggy Elizabeth Tyner
Apr 27, 2024
Peggy Elizabeth Tyner, 86, passed away April 27, 2024 in Mexia, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 2, 2024 at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home with Reverend Marcus Sheffield officiating. Visitation with the family will be prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow in the Mexia Cemetery. Dennis Knearem, Doug Jones, James Bagatti, Ben Tyner,...
Rebecca Christine Encenia
Apr 27, 2024
Rebecca Christine Encenia, of Richardson, Texas entered her heavenly home on April 27, 2024, while surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 25, 1956 in Dallas, Texas to Robert C. Gonzales and Christine S. Rodriquez. She was employed by Dale Tile for over 20 years prior to retirement.
Rebecca’s family will always remember her as the “greatest” mom,...
Martin Brent Howard II
Apr 22, 2024
Martin Brent Howard, II was born in Dallas, TX to Martin Brent Howard and Judy (Woodall) Howard. He graduated from Mexia High School and then served one year in the Army at Fort Knox. His was employed as a store clerk and he was a baptist. Martin enjoyed fishing in his spare time.He is survived by his father and mother,...
Stephanie Renee Morris
Apr 16, 2024
Ms. Stephanie Renee Morris received her Angel Wings April 16, 2024 when she unexpectedly passed away from this world at the age of 37 in Shiloh, Texas (outside of Mexia). She was preparing to go to Church when she received the call; then our beautiful Stephanie winged her way to the Mansion of Light, surrounded by Angels and Love.She was born...
Debroah Sue May
Apr 13, 2024
Funeral services for Debroah Sue “Debbie” May, 71, will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home. Interment to follow in the Point Enterprise Cemetery.
Debbie passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at her home in Point Enterprise. She was born in Pasadena, Texas on December 19, 1952 and graduated from Sam Rayburn High...
