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Obituaries
Charles Stromire
Feb 15, 2018
Charles (Sonny) Stromire, 87, of Houston, Texas passed away February 15, 2018. He was born in Gosnell, Arkansas to Charles and Ora Mae Gean Stromire. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson, Scott Stromire. Sonny is survived by his loving wife, Marilyn (Lynn) Stromire of Houston; son, Steve Stromire of Blytheville, AR and daughter-in-law,...
Mary Clark
Feb 15, 2018
Mary Nichols Clark, 83, of Dallas passed away February 15, 2018 in Waco, Texas. Funeral services will be 2 PM, Sunday, February 18, 2018 at Blair-Stubbs Chapel with Rev. Marcus Sheffield officiating. Interment will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery. John Taylor Nichols, Lance Nichols, Mike Montgomery, Hunter Montgomery, Chance Cheeney and Rich Vincent will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will...
Sammie Turner
Feb 14, 2018
Sammie Faye Turner passed away February 14, 2018 at her home in Kirven at the age of 68. Funeral services will be 2:30 PM, Saturday, February 17, 2018 at the Mexia State Supported Living Center's All Faiths Chapel with Chaplain Karen Hulsey and Rev. Tommy Lance officiating. Interment will follow in the Woodland Cemetery in Kirven, Texas. Corey Current, Michael...
Brooks Fortner
Feb 10, 2018
Brooks Joshua Fortner, was born and died on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at Providence Hospital in Waco, TX. Brooks is survived by his parents, Scooter and Kelli Fortner; his siblings, Bradie and Kenzie Fortner; his paternal grandparents, Jim and Pat Fortner of Flint, TX; his maternal grandparents, Dwayne and Claudia Hinds of Tyler, TX and Sharon Dobson of Tyler, TX;...
Robert Talley
Feb 8, 2018
Robert D. Talley, known as Bob and Deday to his friends and family, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 8, 2018, surrounded by his family at his home in Mexia, TX after a long battle with congestive heart failure. He was born on February 16, 1935 in Bonham, TX to Russell and Ione Talley. Bob was the owner of Talley Chemical...
Terry Platt
Feb 6, 2018
Terry Lee Platt passed away February 6, 2018 in Waco, Texas at the age of 59. A private family service will be held at a later date. Terry was born February 21, 1958 in Texas City, Texas to Herman Troy and Delia Ethel Redden Platt. He retired from Texas Department of Transportation after 30 years of service as an inspector....
John Haddox
Feb 4, 2018
John Allen Haddox was born on October 11,1951 to Jay and Peggy Haddox. He was called home to be with our Lord and Savior on Feb 4, 2018. John served in the U.S. Army and obtained his Master's Degree in psychology. He worked as a master technician until he retired in 2016. He loved spending time with his family, watching...
Margie Walker
Feb 3, 2018
Margie Dell Walker, 87, was called to her heavenly home on February 3, 2018, this would have been the 54th birthday of her youngest son, Neil, who passed away April 6, 1980. She passed away at her home in Donie surrounded by her devoted and loving family. Graveside services will be 2 PM, Monday, February 5, 2018 at Wilson Chapel...
Loyd Burkeen
Feb 2, 2018
Loyd Carl Burkeen passed away February 2, 2018 in Mexia, Texas at the age of 88. Funeral services will be 2 PM, Monday, February 5, 2018 at Blair-Stubbs Chapel with Judge Daniel Burkeen officiating. Interment will follow in the Concord Cemetery near Jewett, Texas. Visitation with the family will begin at 1 PM, prior to the service. Loyd was born,...
Gladys Parker
Jan 24, 2018
Gladys Reynolds Parker passed away January 24, 2018 in Mexia at the age of 100. A celebration of Gladys' life will be held at 11 AM, Saturday, January 27, 2018 at the Point Enterprise Baptist Church with Bro. Eddie Hayworth officiating. Gladys was born December 24, 1917 in Satin, Texas to Ira Jasper and Hattie Wood Reynolds. She was blessed...
J. Adams Jr.
Jan 22, 2018
J. C. Adams, Jr., of Thornton, passed away January 22, 2018 in Groesbeck, Texas. Funeral services will be 2 PM, Thursday, January 25, 2018 at Central Baptist Church in Thornton with Rev. Tracy Sims officiating. Interment will follow in the Kosse Cemetery. Steve Sharp, Clayton McDade, Richard Ponce, Jerry Tilley, Dennis Minchew and David Diver will serve as pallbearers. Honorary...
Delois Hullum Jr.
Jan 20, 2018
Mr. Delois (Pete) Hullum, Jr. passed away Saturday, January 20, 2018, morning at his residence surrounded by his family. Pete was born August 26, 1944 in Clay Hill near Teague to Delois and Lydia Utsey Hullum. He grew up in the Teague area and graduated from Teague High School In 1963. Pete later graduated from Texas Wesleyan University in Fort...
LaVerne Boyd
Jan 14, 2018
Mrs. LaVerne Ruth Boyd passed away Sunday, January 14, 2018 in Ennis surrounded by her loving family. LaVerne was born November 8, 1923 in Handley, Texas to Walter L. and Bertha Mustard Thieleman. She married Gene Boyd, December 21, 1944 in Dallas. LaVerne and Gene had a daughter, Barbara Eileen, and lived in a studio apartment. Two more children came...
Delmer Austin
Jan 10, 2018
Delmer (Del) Lloyd Austin went quietly to his heavenly home January 10, 2018. Del was born in Oakmulgee, OK on August 17, 1932. Del grew up on a farm in rural Oklahoma. Having turned 10 just as WWII began Del was expected to tend the farm as older brothers and brothers-in-law went to serve. Perhaps this is what set him...
Woodford Fisher Jr.
Jan 9, 2018
On January 9, 2018, Woodford Paschal Fisher, Jr., of Mexia, known to most as "Jr.", passed away peacefully at his home. He was born July 5, 1948 in Mexia where he lived his entire life. He graduated from Mexia High School, Class of 1966. Jr. was a wonderful man who was uncomplicated, quiet, and always willing to give anyone the...
Richard Harris
Jan 7, 2018
Richard Lee Harris passed away at his home in Thornton, Texas, January 7, 2018, at the age of 54. Graveside services will be 10 AM, Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at the Thornton Cemetery with Chaplain Karen Hulsey officiating. A visitation will be held from 4:30-5:30 PM, Wednesday, at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home in Mexia. Richard was born February 28, 1963 to...
Jo Kilpatrick
Jan 6, 2018
Jo Ann Kilpatrick passed away in Waco, Texas at the St. Catherine Center on January 6, 2018 at the age of 77. A multi stroke victim, she has been a resident at the Mexia LTC, formerly Haven Nursing Home, since 2003. At her request, her body was donated to science to help others through research. A memorial service will be...
Linda Sandifer
Jan 5, 2018
Linda Beldin Sandifer, 66, of Mexia passed away January 5, 2018 at home with her loving family by her side. Funeral services will be 2 PM, Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at Blair-Stubbs Chapel with Bro. John Pearson and Ms. Renee Mills officiating. Interment will follow in the Cotton Gin Cemetery. Robert Sandifer, Mike Inderman, Stephen Beldin, Jason Ball, Adam Carroll...
Orval Butler
Jan 5, 2018
Orval Kenneth Butler, 81, of Wortham, Texas passed away on January 5, 2018. He was surrounded by loved ones and took his last breath holding their hands. Kenneth was born in Wortham, Texas on February 29, 1936. He graduated from Wortham High School and received an Agriculture Degree from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas. Kenneth was married to...
Ruby Sanderson
Jan 4, 2018
Ruby Aline Sanderson left her earthly home, surrounded by her loving family, and entered her heavenly home on January 4, 2018, at the age of 92. Funeral services will be 2 PM, Sunday, January 7, 2018 at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Shane Norcross officiating. Interment will follow in the Coolidge Cemetery. Charlie Morris, Blaine Schulte, Jason Ridge, Justin Cook,...
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