Obituaries
Beverly Jean Harral
Apr 29, 2026
Beverly Jean Harral passed away on April 29, 2026 in her home surrounded by her loving family, including her grand dog, Max, at the age of 89. She was born June 9, 1936 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Lloyd and Betty (Blood) Polinski, however, Mexia has been her home for most of her life. Prior to retirement, she worked for...
Rex Allen Black, Jr.
Apr 28, 2026
Rex Allen Black, Jr., age 85, passed away on April 28, 2026, in Dallas, Texas with his daughters, Stacia and Candace by his side.
He was born on December 18, 1940, in Marlin, Texas to Rex Allen Black, Sr. and Gladys Black. He grew up in Thornton, Texas where he graduated high school. He went on to attend Sam Houston State...
Douglas Wayne Stewart
Apr 21, 2026
On April 21, 2026, Douglas Wayne Stewart of Lake Limestone died at the age of 82. Doug, the third of four sons born to George and Alice Stewart, was born in San Angelo, Texas on June 3, 1943. He was a 1961 graduate of Lakeview High School. After graduating, he joined the Army, serving three years as a Demolition Specialist....
Zarine McDonald Strain
Apr 20, 2026
Zarine McDonald Strain born February 28, 1932 passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of April 20, 2026. She was 94 years old.
She was born in Marquez, Tx, the daughter of Clyde and Novell Talley. She was a force of nature, a source of endless laughter and a heart that was full of love for her family and many...
Dixie Marie Smith
Apr 11, 2026
Dixie Marie Smith, of Mexia, passed away April 11, 2026 in Denison, Texas at the age of 81. She was born on October 22, 1944 in Mexia, Texas. She had lived in Mexia her entire life until, due to health reasons, she moved to Denison two years ago. She owned and operated Dixie’s Country Store/Bar in Mexia for many years.
Although...
Lance Duane Gehring
Apr 8, 2026
Lance Duane Gehring, of Mexia, passed away April 8, 2026 in Waco, Texas at the age of 37. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, April 12, 2026 in the Mexia Cemetery.
Lance was born on October 21, 1988 in Corsicana, Texas. He attended school in Dawson, Mexia and then spent some time in the Young Marines in Waco.
Lance had an...
Dorothy Ann Pevehouse
Apr 6, 2026
Dorothy Ann Pevehouse passed away peacefully on April 6, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and kindness that will continue to live on in all who knew her.
A devoted Christian, Dorothy had a deep and unwavering love for Jesus and lived her life guided by faith, compassion, and grace. She was born October 13, 1944, in Mexia, Texas,...
LTC William (Bill) Patterson Matthews
Apr 4, 2026
LTC William (Bill) Patterson Matthews, USA, Retired.
LTC William (Bill) Matthews died on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at the age of 82 at his home in Mexia, Texas with his family by his side. LTC Matthews was born in College Station, Texas on November 4, 1943 to Dr. W.R. Matthews and Juanita Lee Patterson Matthews. LTC Matthews was the oldest of...
Rosemary Thompson
Mar 27, 2026
Rosemary Thompson of Donie, Texas passed away at the age of 74 in Waco, Texas on March 27, 2026. She was born in Duncan, Oklahoma to Elton Eugene and Florence Olive (Hamrick) Burnett on June 17, 1951.
Rosemary enjoyed cooking and reading books and being married to the love of her life Cody Thompson.
She is preceded in death by her parents...
Charles Cleve Ferguson
Mar 25, 2026
Cleve Ferguson left his earthly life on March 25, 2026 to meet his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. There to greet him was his loving parents, Mr. & Mrs. A. E. (Lola McClaran) Ferguson and his seven brothers and sisters who preceded him in death; A. E. “Hick” Ferguson, Jr., R. A. “Buddy” Ferguson, Chelsia Taylor, Lola Mae Bates, James...
Edward Leon "Dick" Massey
Mar 24, 2026
Edward Leon Massey, affectionately known to everyone as “Dick”, passed away at his home in Wortham on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 surrounded by his family and friends following a short illness with lung cancer; he was 58 years old. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 27, 2026 at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Mexia Cemetery....
Brenda Kay McDaniel
Mar 23, 2026
Brenda Kay McDaniel, of Lost Prairie, passed away March 23, 2026 in Waco surrounded by her loving family at the age of 67. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, March 27, 2026 at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home.
Brenda was born July 3, 1958 in Mexia, Texas to Robert Lyndon and Donna Marie (Vest) Allen. She was a lifelong...
Timmie Sterling
Mar 21, 2026
Timmie Sterling, of Mexia, entered his eternal home with his Lord and Savior on March 21, 2026 from Hillcrest Hospital in Waco, TX surrounded by family and friends. He was 68 years old.
Timmie was born on January 1, 1958 in Mexia, Texas to John Earl and Maxine (Blackmon) Sterling along with his twin brother, Jimmie. He graduated from Mexia High...
Sherri Renee Brouillette
Mar 18, 2026
Sherri Renee Masters Brouillette passed away on March 18, 2026, at her parents’ home in Thornton, Texas, surrounded by her family and friends, after a courageous year-and-a-half battle with cancer. She was 53 years old.
Sherri was born on September 23, 1972, in Mexia, Texas, to Mason and Debra Masters of Thornton, Texas. She was a lifelong resident of Thornton, except...
Patricia Ann Crowder
Mar 12, 2026
Patricia Ann Crowder, a cornerstone of the Mexia community and a beloved matriarch, passed away on March 12, 2026, just shy of her 78th birthday.
Born on March 23, 1948, to Bennie and Helen Caldwell, Pat dedicated her life to her family and her career at Mexia ISD. Over 38 years of service, she became a familiar and supportive face to...
Carolyn Elaine Bolen
Mar 12, 2026
Carolyn “Elaine” Bolen of Mexia, Texas, took her final, peaceful nap on March 12, 2026, while listening to music and surrounded by the nurses who cared for her. Born in Boise, Idaho on April 29, 1944, to Wes and Carol Lyons, Elaine grew up with a big laugh, a bigger heart, and a gift for caring that shaped her whole...
Rufus Wayne Brooks
Mar 9, 2026
Rufus Wayne Brooks (Brown), 72, passed away March 9, 2026 in Mexia surrounded by his loving family. Wayne was born May 5, 1953, in Mexia, Tx. to Irma Jean Brooks and Lloyd Brown. He grew up in Mexia and graduated from Mexia High School, Class of 1971.
Wayne began working at the City of Mexia, where he held the same position...
Wilbert Stocker
Mar 7, 2026
Wilbert Stocker, 87, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026. He was born on March 30, 1938, in Lancaster County, Kentucky, and grew up in Lexington, Kentucky.
Wilbert proudly served in the United States Air Force, where he learned the trade of electrician—skills that would shape the rest of his life. After his service, he went on to own and operate...
Dorothy Faye Calame
Feb 25, 2026
Dorothy Faye (Keathley) Calame, 81, of Wortham passed away February 26, 2026. After battling courageously to be with her family here, she has been reunited with her husband, Charles, and daughter, Lanette, in the perfection of Heaven prepared for her by our Lord and Savior.
Dorothy was born July 10th, 1944, in Corsicana, Texas, to Andrew Webb and Otsie (Fox) Keathley....
Donna Kay Carter
Feb 23, 2026
Donna passed away peacefully in the arms of her son at 2:00 a.m. on February 23, 2026, following a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Born in Booneville, MS, to the late Travis Willis Sr. and Bobbie Willis, Donna was a 1979 graduate of Trinity Christian Academy. Throughout her life, she was a dedicated worker, holding various roles ranging from...
