Obituaries

May 18, 2021

Doreen “Dorie” Pruitt Closs, of Bremond, passed away May 18, 2021 in Bryan, Texas at the age of 62.  A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 29, 2021 at the White Eagle event hall in Bremond.

Dorie was born June 4, 1958 in Marlin, Texas to Donald (Big Daddy) and Dorothy...

May 16, 2021

Larry Wayne Ray, of Canton, passed away May 16, 2021 in Tyler, Texas at the age of 56. He was born in Parkland Hospital in Dallas, Texas on February 1, 1965. Larry spent most of his childhood devoutly following the Dallas Cowboys. Entranced by the thrill of the game he quickly became a Fan. Going into his teenage years,...

May 12, 2021

Jim Bob Bryan passed at the age of 89 on May 12, 2021. Services will be held at the Lost Prairie Baptist Church at 514 FM 3371 outside of Groesbeck, Texas at 2 PM on Sunday, May 16, 2021. Burial will be at the same location immediately after the service. Jim Bob Bryan was a successful businessman, with an...

May 8, 2021

Rosemary Buckner Cox, 76, formerly of Mexia, passed away May 8, 2021 at her home in Waco, Texas.  Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 17, 2021 at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home.  Interment will follow in the Old Union Cemetery.

Rosemary was born October 5, 1944 in Lufkin, Texas to William Buckner and Lurley (Baldwin) Bailey.  She...

May 7, 2021

Matt Whittaker (Dub) Roberts was born to Laura (Doll) and Jessie (Bill) Roberts on September 6, 1944.  He was delivered by Dr. J. B. Riggs, who flew his small plane to their residence in Big Hill, Limestone County, Texas.  Matt started to school in Thornton and finished the remaining years at Cypress Fairbanks near Houston.

Matt spent...

May 4, 2021

J. C. Ray, Sr., 87, formerly of Mexia, passed away May 4, 2021 in Athens, Texas.  A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 8, 2021 in the King Cemetery (near Thornton) with Bro. Brian McClure officiating.  Pallbearers will be Roger Ray, J. C. Ray, Jr., Larry Ray, Jerry Ray, Rodney Alewine, and Christopher Ray. A visitation...

Apr 25, 2021

Elizabeth E. “Betty” Allen, of Mexia, entered her heavenly home on April 25, 2021 at the age of 80.  Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 1, 2021 with Rev. Marcus Sheffield and Rev. Gary Juarez officiating.  Interment will follow in the Mexia Cemetery.  Wesley Allen, Frank Haskell, Gary Juarez, Andy Smiley, Drew Allen, and Clifton Kirvin will...

Apr 21, 2021

Howard Dee Wigley, Jr., formerly of Mexia, passed away April 21, 2021 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at the age of 72.  A graveside service, with Military Honors, will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, April 25, 2021 in the Forest Glade Cemetery with Pastors Elijah and Takiya Arevalo officiating.  Brandon Walton, Scottie Clark, Jerry Gross, Eddie McQuaide, Ryan Ross,...

Apr 17, 2021

Murray Wayne Robinson, 76, of Mexia passed away, peacefully, on April 17, 2021 in Mexia.

Wayne was born on January 23, 1945 in Streetman, Texas to Randall Lewis and Daisy Murphy Robinson.

He began his professional career after high school with the Railroad, an occupation that spanned over thirty years.   Wayne retired from Burlington Northern...

Apr 14, 2021

Gary Ray Walters passed away April 14, 2021 in Wortham, Texas at the age of 64. Memorial services will be held at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Blair-Stubbs Chapel with Brother Justin Lee officiating.

Gary was born September 28, 1956 in Dallas, Texas to Clarence R. and Norma E. (Bell) Walters. He was self-employed and...

Apr 12, 2021

Bruce Alton Jordan died on Monday, April 12, 2021 at his home in Prairie Hill, Texas from complications caused by Parkinsonism with Lewy Body dementia.  His Memorial Service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 17 at the Prairie Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Shane Norcross officiationg.  Visitation with friends and family will be at 1:00 at the...

Apr 5, 2021

Gary Price Woody, 87, passed away at his home in Fort Worth, Texas on April 5, 2021.  He was born December 21, 1933 in Girard, Texas.  Gary graduated from the University of Texas with a degree in Geology and was a member of the Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity, enjoying a life time of friendship with its many members.  He,...

Apr 5, 2021

Lina Cortes was born in Vega Alta, Puerto Rico on July 6,1924. She made her way to heaven on April 5, 2021, three months shy of her 97th birthday, surrounded by her children.

Funeral Services will be 7:00 p.m.  April 9, 2021 at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home. Graveside services will be the next day at 1:30 p.m. at...

Mar 22, 2021

Ricky Thomas Ray, formerly of Mexia, entered his heavenly home on March 22, 2021 at the age of 62.  Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, March 25, 2021 at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home with Bro. Joe Wilson officiating.  Interment will follow in the Mexia Cemetery.   Jordan Zreineh, Joel Zreineh, Kevin Nall, Jason Ray, Oscar Guitterez, and Michael...

Mar 17, 2021

Gary Wayne Davis beloved Brother, Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather and Friend passed away at Parkview Regional Hospital on March 17, 2021 at the age of 71.

Gary was born on October 1, 1949 in Lampasas, Texas to John and Ivy Davis. On September 2, 1972, he married his wife of 48 years, Annette Jacobs Davis. They...

Mar 15, 2021

Georgia Marie (Copley) Hayes passed away on Monday, March 15, 2021, in Mexia, TX.  She graced this world with her presence on June 21, 1928 in Rodney, TX. The years of her youth were spent going to school in Munger and working on the cotton farm with her nine siblings. When she was old enough, she started working at...

Mar 15, 2021

Billy Van Calame passed away peacefully at his home in Wortham on March 15, 2021 at the age of 97.  Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, March 18, 2021 at the Victory Full Gospel Fellowship Church in Wortham with Rev. Mike Fault.  Interment, with Military Honors, will follow in the Wortham Cemetery.

Visitation with the family...

Mar 15, 2021

Thomas Louis Guest went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 15, 2021 at age 74.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Coy and Nancy Guest; and a sister, Barbara Lloyd.

He is survived by his wife, Anne Guest; daughter, Amy C. Kramer and her husband, Christopher K. Kramer and grandchildren, Christopher K. “CJ”...

Mar 15, 2021

James Allen Stanford passed away on Monday, March 15, 2021, at the age of 93. James was born on August 30, 1927 to Lodis and Allyne (Reid) Stanford in Mexia, Texas. James had been a lifelong resident of Mexia. He attended school in Mexia, graduating in 1944. After he graduated, he attended Baylor University and received his Bachelors in...

Mar 13, 2021

“Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.  Give her the reward she has earned, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.”

Janis Massey Bosley, age 67 passed away suddenly on March 13, 2021 at her residence in Wortham.  She was born September...