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Obituaries
Terrie Annette Dailey
Sep 15, 2022
Terrie Annette (Barker) Dailey, age 56, of Austin, TX passed away unexpectedly on September 15, 2022. Terrie was born on April 2, 1966 to Ann Barker and was blessed with two fathers Johnny Barber and Louie Barker. She graduated as Class President from the Mexia High School (Class of ‘84) and then from University of Texas at Austin’s McCombs Business...
JoNell Hill Trumble
Sep 14, 2022
On September 14th, JoNell Hill Trumble, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away at the age of 87 in Austin, Texas.
JoNell was born to Thomas and Gladys McNatt on July 2, 1935. She was one of three children raised in Mexia, Texas. She had brothers Thomas McNatt and Jack McNatt. She attended Mexia High School and North Texas State...
Robert Jeffrey Thompson
Sep 12, 2022
Robert Jeffrey Thompson, a man whose diverse talents and interests took him from a local renowned child performer in rural central Texas to success in broadcasting and public relations in New York City, died on Monday, September 12th 2022 in Clemmons, North Carolina. He was 85.
Jeff was born in Stephenville, Texas on May 4, 1937 to parents Robert...
Rebecca Therese Gore
Sep 7, 2022
Rebecca Therese Gore passed away on September 7th, 2022. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother and was always there when her family needed her.She is survived by her three sons, who she loved so dearly, Anthony Due West II & wife, Melinda, Jason Claude Gore, Christopher James Gore & wife, Lana; and best friend, Carol Deebel. She deeply loved and...
Rhonda Lynne Yawn
Aug 31, 2022
Rhonda Lynne Yawn passed away August 31, 2022 at the age of 56. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, September 4, 2022 at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home with Pastor John Carabin officiating. Interment will follow in the Lost Prairie Cemetery. Eddie Tally, Crawford Wallace, Brandon Brown, Jacob Webster, Zyon Leonard, and Dustin Ferguson will serve as pallbearers.
Visitation with the...
Altha Hancock
Aug 29, 2022
Altha Hancock crossed over to her eternal home with her Lord, Jesus Christ on Monday, August 29th at the Skilled Care of Mexia.
Altha was an LVN, having received her training at Harris Hospital in Ft. Worth, TX. She worked for several years at the Wotham Hospital and Mexia Hospital. Later she worked as the school nurse for Coolidge. After...
Betty J. Alewine
Aug 27, 2022
Betty J. Alewine was born in Galveston, Texas on September 23, 1932 to George Raymond and Ruth Elaine (Burney) Mulcahy. Betty Jo graduated from Teague High School on May 29, 1951. She was married to Tillman West Conovan, from 1953 – 1970, together they had three children, Sharon Jeane Gregory, Jefferson Raymond Conovan, and Kimberly Ruth Conovan. She became Betty...
Thomas (T.G.) Grissom Temples, Jr.
Aug 26, 2022
Thomas (T.G.) Temples Jr. passed from this earth on August 26th 2022 in Round Rock, Texas. His life began on February 28th 1931 in the small town of Maple Springs, Texas. Of his many accomplishments, his marriage to his beloved wife, Jo Ann Cox Temples, for 58 years, until her passing in 2011, stands out as most worthy of note. ...
William Keith Lummus
Aug 25, 2022
William Keith Lummus, of Mexia, passed away at his home at the age of 54. Services will be determined later.
Keith was born June 5, 1968 in Mexia, Texas to Harold Glenn and Eugenia “Genie” Ann (Erickson) Lummus. Mexia has always been his home. He was presently working for a company in oilfield services.
Keith was blessed with one son,...
Ronald T. Foster
Aug 24, 2022
Ronald (Ronny) T. Foster passed away on August 24, 2022 after a remarkable seventy-seven years of life. Born and raised in Fort Stockton, Texas, Ronny spent much of his time on ranches in and around Pecos County. Later he would work as a roughneck in the oil field.
He attended Sul-Ross University and earned his Bachelor's Degree in English at...
Gloria Ann Kight
Aug 21, 2022
Gloria Ann Kight, 86, passed away August 21, 2022 in Mexia, Texas. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, August 27, 2022 at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Wright, Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in the Mexia Cemetery. Josh Ingram, James Ingram, Elijah Garza, Matthew Kirk, and Jacob Rodriguez will serve as pallbearers.
Visitation with the family will be,...
Dr. Gayland Lee Sims
Aug 21, 2022
Dr. Gayland Lee Sims of Waco passed away August 21st at the age of 72 after a yearlong battle with neurodegenerative disease. A memorial service will be held at Seventh and James Baptist Church on Saturday, August 27th at 11 AM; a graveside scattering of ashes will be scheduled at a later date at Lost Prairie Cemetery.
Dr. Gayland...
Hardy "Feller" Ridge, Jr.
Aug 18, 2022
JR was born on December 28, 1935, at his home near Riley Bottom in Freestone County, Texas, to Hardy and Mary Chapman Ridge. He had two older brothers, Edward Edell (Son) and Clyde E. (Hardhead) Ridge.
During his early years he acquired the nick name “Feller,” after the owner of a nearby Riley Bottom store asked him,...
Troy Alan Miller
Aug 16, 2022
Troy Alan Miller, of Mexia, passed away on August 16, 2022, in Waco, Texas, at the age of 74. Funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church of Mexia on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at 10 AM with the Reverend Marcus Sheffield officiating. Interment, in addition to Masonic Rites, will follow in the Mexia Cemetery. Benjie Reed, Gary Cooper,...
Willis Lindon Cannon
Aug 9, 2022
One early morning on November 15, 1928 on a little farm nestled in Pleasant Grove, Willis Lindon Cannon graced the towns population. Tot to teenager, Lindon lived his childhood by plowing the fields, milking the cows, feeding chickens and when the chores were done he enjoyed getting to ride his favorite stick horse. Having an outhouse and oil stove,...
Howard Grady Langford, Sr.
Aug 4, 2022
Howard G. Langford Sr., of Groesbeck, entered his heavenly home on August 4, 2022 at the age of 95. Visitation with the family will be 2-3 p.m., Sunday, August 7, 2022 in the Prairie Grove Baptist Church in Mexia. Funeral services will begin at 3:00, at the same location, with Rev. Clifton Jones officiating. Interment will follow in the Prairie...
Connie Sue Dale
Aug 4, 2022
Connie Sue Dale, 63, passed away at her home in Mexia, surrounded by her loving family. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, August 13, 2022 at the Living Proof Church in Groesbeck with Pastor John Carabin officiating.
Connie was born November 17, 1958 in Mexia, Texas to Bobby Reddoch and Nancy Erickson Jones. ...
Jerri Anne Sanders
Aug 2, 2022
Jerri Anne Sanders, of Mexia, passed away August 2, 2022 at the age of 69. Visitation with the family will be 6-8 p.m., Sunday, August 7, 2022 at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Monday, August 8, 2022 at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home with Mr. Burnett “Mookie” Wallace officiating. Interment will follow in the Mexia Cemetery. Daryl Pickett,...
William Barclay Miller
Jul 30, 2022
William Barclay Miller went to be with the Lord on Saturday July 30, 2022 at the age of 60.
William was a drummer (rock music & Christian rock). He loved to beat the drums and did it very well. His talents have been compared to John Bonham of Led Zeppelin and Neil Peart of Rush. He left this world behind...
Monty Paul Phillips
Jul 18, 2022
Monty Paul Phillips went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 18, 2022 at the age of 47.
Monty was a graduate, and Salutatorian, of Red Oak High School in Red Oak, TX. He attended the University of Houston on a full scholarship.
Monty is survived by his mother, Glenda Phillips of Red Oak, TX; father, Harold Phillips and...
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