Mexia News - Obituaries

William Lee (Bill) Black, 91 of Mexia passed away July 1, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, July 6 at Corley-Porter Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Jon Honea officiating. Interment will be at the Mexia Cemetery. There will be no formal visitation.
Dad was born Sept. 24, 1925 to Al and Lulie Black and was the oldest of four children. Surviving siblings are Margie Farris and Argie Black. Those that passed before him were his wife of 63 years, Billie Jean Black, sister Vera Mae Phillips and his youngest daughter Cindy Lamb.
He is survived by two daughters, Coiese Black Quaca and Cheryl Black Marth and his eight grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.
Dad joined the Army at the age of 18 during World War II and was in the 91st Inf. Co. E. 2nd Batt. 363rd as a sharp shooter. He was wounded at the Gothic line in Italy in 1944 which he received the Purple Heart. He also received EAME campaign medal with three bronze stars, good conduct medal, victory ribbon and three overseas service bars.
After his return to the states he married Mom on Christmas day 1952 and had three daughters.
He was a railroad man, retiring after 43 years, so he worked hard but made time for that long summer vacation trip of camping every year with family and friends.
So we say good-bye for now Dad. We love you and will miss you.
Serving as pallbearers will be Cody Lamb, Daniel Marth, Jonathan Marth, Joseph Marth, Kyler Farris and Anthony Farris.
An online quest book is available at corleyporterfuneralhome.com and by selecting the William Lee Black obituary.
Corley-Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Funeral services for Deborah Currie Bowman will held at 5 p.m., Friday, July 7 at Bowers Funeral Home in Teague. The Reverend Bill Wright will officiate. Cremation will follow the services.
Visitation will be held throughout the day on Friday from 10 a.m - 5 p.m. at the funeral home.
Deborah passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2017, at Houston Methodist Hospital in Houston.
She was born in Pasadena on Jan. 25, 1952. She grew up in Pasadena and graduated from Sam Rayburn High School with the class of 1970. She lived in Mexia for about forty years. Deborah graduated from Navarro College in 1991 with a degree in nursing and went to work as an LVN for MD Anderson before hiring on with an agency that sent her to numerous major hospitals for the remainder of her career. In her spare time, she loved creating arts and crafts and was known for selling her goods at garage sales and flea markets. She was a Baptist by faith.
She is survived by one son, Freddie Hensel and fiancé Johanna Doucet of Mexia; five grandchildren, Madyson Hensel, Helayna Hensel, Brycen Hensel, Jeffery Hensel, and Aimee Hensel; one great-granddaughter, Amelia Avera; her parents, Fred and Helen Currie of Mexia; two brothers, Rusty Currie and wife Dee of Mexia, and Randy Currie of Jewett; one sister, Carrie Dazey and husband Leonard Ridenour of Teague; “Adopted daughter,” Carolyn Hensel of Hewitt; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Deborah was preceded in death by one son, Tom Hensel.
The community may visit bowersfuneralhome.net to sign the memorial guestbook or to leave a message for the family.

Ina Louise Cooper, age 76, of Burnet passed away on June 30, 2017 in Austin. She is survived by first cousin, Bobby Storey, of Nocona and many Storey and Cooper family cousins. She is preceded in death by her mother Margaret Storey Cooper and father Roy Elmer Cooper.
Ina was born in Mexia on March 4, 1941. After graduating from University of Texas in Austin with a BA degree in mathematics and playing the clarinet in the marching band, Ina went to work for TRW in Redondo Beach, Calif. TRW transferred her to NASA in Houston where she wrote re-entry coding and firmware for the Apollo Missions. She was later transferred to International Controls Corporation where she worked as a software engineer. She made numerous trips to South America, China, Spain, Sweden and other foreign countries to assist with the marketing of software programs. Ina loved people and she was very socially active. She loved music, orchid gardening, politics and parties. After the death of her mother, Margaret, to whom she was devoted, Ina moved to Burnet to fulfill a dream of owning a frame shop and antique store on the historic square. She also was involved in the formation of the Friends of Cultural and Historical Preservation of Burnet, was the historian and member of the First United Methodist Church in Burnet and was a Burnet city council member for several years. She will be deeply missed by her friends, many cousins and all who knew her.
A memorial service and gathering of friends will be held in Mexia in the fall. Donations can be made to First United Methodist Church of Burnet Scholarship Fund, the Mexia High School Class of 1959 Scholarship Fund or Tales and Trails Museum in Nocona.
Arrangements were made by Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home in Burnet.
Condolences may be offered at clementswilcoxburnet.com

Amanda Sue Larson Wilson, born April 6, 1979, was granted her angel wings on July 4, 2017 following a five year battle against cancer. Her final days were spent at home surrounded by family and friends.
Amanda’s life would seem too short to many, but those who were touched by her understood that the quality of existence far exceeds the quantity of time in which one lives.
Although Amanda’s suffering was long, she was filled with strength, perseverance and the ability to overcome incredible odds and physical challenges. With her courage, she led us to believe that each day is a blessing and an opportunity to create lasting memories. She was an independent spirit with a style all her own. She worked hard. She worked as a dental assistant/office manager for approximately 17 years. She was bold and beautiful. Her love for her husband Walt and their dog Bogey, family, friends, and really all people, was immeasurable.
She had a quiet but strong faith. She had a love for the beach, eating fried shrimp, spending Sundays with family, listening to music of all types, loving and spoiling her nieces and nephews, antique shopping with her mom, aunts, and cousins, beloved memories of her childhood, time spent with her siblings, parents, grandparents and her late Papa and Granny Larson.
With Amanda’s passing we remind others that her life is one to be celebrated, although we will miss her every day, especially her winning smile and beautiful personality. She will forever remain in our hearts. Throughout her life she taught us so much more than we could have imagined. We were able to create wonderful memories and it has been an honor and a privilege to be her family.
Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m., Saturday, July 8 at the Palms Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor David Cato officiating. Burial will follow in Danbury Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday evening from 5-7 p.m. at Palms.
Amanda was preceded in death by grandparents Doris and Andrew Larson, Orville and Rosie Timberlake , Rudolph and Vernon Wilson and Aunt Karen Scott.
Survivors include her husband Walton Clay Wilson, parents Susie and Allen Larson, brother; Charlie Larson and wife Jamie, sister; Jennifer Larson, mother and father-in-law Sharon and Johnny Mac Wilson, brother-in-law; Clinton Wilson and sister-in-law Krystal Wilson, nieces and nephews; Lillie, Andy, William andDaniel Larson and Grady and Maggie Wilson: grandparents; Charles and Mildred Scott: aunts and uncles; Angie and Mark Lostracco, Jeanie Scott, Scotty Scott, Diana Bulanek, Laura and Jeff Linkinhoker, Bob, JoAnne and Randy Peltier, Anthony and Leslie Larson, Nadine and Jack Schwartz, Rona and Robert Stanford, Bubba and Teressa Timberlake and Peggy and Richard Clay.
Arrangements by Palms Funeral Home ~ Angleton, Texas 979-849-4343.
Online condolences may be sent to palmsfuneralhome.com

John M. Jones, of Shiloh, passed away July 9, 2017 in Mexia at the age of 78. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Friday, July 14 at Shiloh Baptist Church with the Reverend David Snow officiating. Interment will follow in the Shiloh Cemetery with Mason Graveside Rites. Todd Jones, Nicholas Jones, Jason Morton, Clinton Winstead, Mitchell Jones, Luther Ray Jones, Jr. and Larry Jones will serve as pallbearers.
Visitation with the family will be 5-7 p.m., Thursday, at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home.
John was born Sept. 10, 1938 in Tyler to Joe B. and Ritabelle Herring Jones. He grew up in Marshall and graduated from Marshall High School, Class of 1957. John proudly served his country in the US Army during the Cuban Crisis; he loved the USA and forever remained proud and loyal to his country.
John married the love of this life, Martha Elizabeth “Liz” Myers, on April 19, 1963 in Marshall and they were blessed with two sons, Marvin “Mitch” and Todd. They raised their family in Houston where John was active in coaching his sons in football, rodeo activities and trail riding. In 1990, he and Liz moved to Shiloh. John loved living in the country and especially Shiloh. He enjoyed raising cattle and different types of chickens, along with his wife, who he jokingly called his “only cowboy.” He also enjoyed watching the western channel.
There was nothing he enjoyed more than being around family and friends. He especially enjoyed time with his grandchildren, they were so very precious to him. John was a member of the Springfield Lodge #74 and Deacon of Shiloh Baptist Church. He also retired from the Mexia State School after 10 years of service.
He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Luke Meredith Jones; and sister, Betty Jones.
John is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Liz Jones of Shiloh; sons, Marvin Mitchell Jones of Dallas and Todd Meredith Jones and wife, Davida of Houston; grandchildren, Victoria Garza Winstead, Nicholas Angel Jones and Landry Luke Jones; great-grandchildren, Madison Winstead, Zeppelin Jones, Zadie Winstead and Lyric Jones; two nieces and three nephews.
Guests may visit blair-stubbs.com to sign the guest book or leave the family a memorial message.

Johnny Beldin, 70, of Mexia passed away July 11, 2017. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Friday, July 14 at Corley-Porter Funeral Home Chapel in Mexia with Ronnie Dabney officiating. Interment was at Wortham Cemetery. Visitation was on Thursday evening 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Johnny was born Oct. 21, 1946 in Mexia to John Henry and Naomi Christine Sterling Beldin. He was retired from Brown Oil & Gas as a pumper.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Larry Joe Beldin. Johnny is survived by his wife, Martha Lou Beldin; daughter, Tina Lou Davis; grandsons, Taylor Blake Kitchens and wife Hayley, Daniel Dean Kitchens, John Rowdy Kitchens and Jayden Tyler Kitchens; great granddaughter, Maci Jean Kitchens; brother, Jackie Lynn Beldin and sister, Patricia Ann Beldin Holder.
Serving as pallbearers were Taylor Kitchens, Daniel Kitchens, Rowdy Kitchens, Jake Kitchens, Cody Woodall and Austin Woodall.
An online quest book is available at corleyporterfuneralhome.com and by selecting the Johnny Beldin obituary.
Corley-Porter Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Dolores Jean Born, 80, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 in Mansfield. Funeral service was held at 1 p.m., Saturday, July 15 at the First United Methodist Church located at 201 N. Mount Street, Fairfield. Visitation was prior to services at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Graveside services followed at Lakeview Cemetery at 5 p.m. in Waxahachie.
Jean was born on July 20, 1936 in Mexia to Thomas and Bea Hathaway. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Kenneth Born.
Survivors include her children, Kim Born of Arlington and David Born and his wife; DiAnna Vela, of Rosenberg; grandchildren, Ty Born and Meredith Born, both of College Station; great grandson, Wyatt Born of Brenham; brother, Jerry Hathaway and his wife, Valaree, of Mexia; and sister in-law, Pat Born of Waxahachie.
Wayne Boze Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Elizabeth Ann “Cissy” Nichols, of Mexia, passed away, suddenly, July 13, 2017 in Houston at the age of 58. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 18 at Blair-Stubbs Chapel with the Reverend Roy Prather officiating. Interment will follow in the Shanks Cemetery. David Paxton, Bennie Paxton, Tony Dostine, Thomas Kokenos, Kevin Jones and Randy Lockhart will serve as pallbearers.
Visitation with the family will be from 9-10 a.m., Tuesday, at Blair-Stubbs Chapel.
Cissy was born Dec. 16, 1958 in Pasadena to Aldrice and Ruby Owens Smith. She retired from the Mexia State School after 25 years of service as an LVN.
Cissy had many friends and was known for her nurturing and sweet demeanor; she always put others before herself. She cherished her family and enjoyed every opportunity to spend time with them. She shared a special bond with each of her children. Cissy was happiest when she was doing arts and crafts with her grandchildren or taking them to the park; they were the light of her life.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Aldrice and Ruby Smith; and sister, Elaine Hunter.
Cissy is survived by her husband, Curtis Nichols; four children, Johnny Johnson, Michelle Kokenos, Bennie Paxton and David Paxton; eight grandchildren, J.C., Jacob and Baily Johnson, Aiyanna Paxton, Kristen and Kendyl Kokenos, Ethan and K.C. Paxton; brother, Mike Smith; sister, Glenda Foreman; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Community may visit blair-stubbs.com to sign the guest book or leave a message of condolence.

Willie Sneed Tyus, 81, of Mexia passed away at his residence on July 14, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 18 at Corley-Porter Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Steve Dubois officiating. Interment will be at Cotton Gin Cemetery. Visitation with the family present will be Monday evening 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Willie was born Sept. 3, 1935 in Smith County to Lewis Benjamin and Fannie Mae Fail Tyus. He was retired from Bell Helicopter. Willie enjoyed life and his family and will be greatly missed.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Perry Naomi Frank Tyus; brothers, Rufus Tyus, Howard Tyus and J.W. Tyus; sisters, Dorothy Killingsworth Suttle and Fannie Mae Reel.
Willie is survived by nephews, Johnny Killingsworth and Jay Reel; nieces, Joy Ethridge, Wanda Jean Campbell, Janice Rogers, Nancy Beleckis, Carolyn Clark and Kathy Reel Bradshaw; sister-in-law, Dolly Tyus as well as extended family and friends.
Serving as pallbearers will be Jack Campbell, Johnny Killingsworth, Darrell Tweedle, Terry Laymance, Howard Tweedle, Jr. and Fred Tweedle.
An online quest book is available at corleyporterfuneralhome.com and by selecting the Willie Tyus obituary.
Corley-Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Terry Lynn McGowan, 64, of Mexia, was called home to our Lord on July 13, 2017. Terry was born in Leveland on Dec. 12, 1953 to Louis and Lillian Lucas.
She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Joe McGowan. Terry is also survived by her son Richard McGowan and wife Deniese of Fairfield, and her daughter Mary Guynes and husband Greg of Alvin, and her son, Tim McGowan of Arizona. She is known as “Mimi” to her eight grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. She also leaves behind her brothers Bill Lucas, Thomas Lucas and Danny Lucas, and sister Margaret Swor, and a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers James Lucas, Kenneth Lucas, Roger Lucas and Harold Lucas, and her sisters, Gladys Garner and Elsie Tricket; and her infant daughter, Teresa Jo.
A memorial service will be held to honor and celebrate Terry’s life at 3 p.m., July 23 at the home of her son Richard McGowan, 650 FM 2547 Fairfield.
An online quest book is available at corleyporterfuneralhome.com and by selecting the Terry McGowan obituary.
Corley-Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

James (Jimmy) Donald Trotter was born in Waco on Nov. 29, 1950, the son of the late Edward and Marjorie Trotter. He left to be with his Heavenly Father on July 14, 2017 surrounded by his loving family.
Jimmy graduated from Mexia High School in 1968. Upon graduation from high school, he was granted an appointment to the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. where he studied to pursue a career as a pilot. After sustaining a knee injury that precluded his pilot career, he transferred to Sam Houston State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in 1974.
He met his bride, Martha Elizabeth Jackson, while attending Sam Houston. They were married in 1971 and moved to Conroe where Jimmy worked as a CPA for Hereford Lynch and Company. They had their two children, David Clayton and Laci Elizabeth in Conroe.
In 1983, Jimmy established his own Tax Accounting practice and moved his family to Bryan, Texas. Among numerous accomplishments, he was a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Texas Society
James (Jimmy) Donald Trotter was born in Waco on Nov. 29, 1950, the son of the late Edward and Marjorie Trotter. He left to be with his Heavenly Father on July 14, 2017 surrounded by his loving family.
Jimmy graduated from Mexia High School in 1968. Upon graduation from high school, he was granted an appointment to the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. where he studied to pursue a career as a pilot. After sustaining a knee injury that precluded his pilot career, he transferred to Sam Houston State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in 1974.
He met his bride, Martha Elizabeth Jackson, while attending Sam Houston. They were married in 1971 and moved to Conroe where Jimmy worked as a CPA for Hereford Lynch and Company. They had their two children, David Clayton and Laci Elizabeth in Conroe.
In 1983, Jimmy established his own Tax Accounting practice and moved his family to Bryan. Among numerous accomplishments, he was a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, Board Member of Camp Creek Water Company, Member of Bryan Rotary Club and Head of the Finance Committee at First United Methodist Church. He was also a member of First United Methodist Church and the Wesley Class Sunday School for over 30 years.
Jimmy dearly valued his family and was a big sports enthusiast. Some of his best times were spent watching David and Laci play high school sports, and traveling all across America for tournaments and camps. He loved his lake house at Camp Creek where he enjoyed spending many weekends working on projects and being on the water.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Marjorie Trotter; his sister, Marjorie Anne and her husband, Don; and his brother, Kenneth Edward.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Martha Jackson Trotter; son, David Clayton Trotter and his wife, Karen; daughter, Laci Trotter King and her husband, Kenneth; his sister, Judy Carolyn Fife and her husband, Bubba; his sister-in-law, Sandra Trotter; grandson, James Hayes Trotter; granddaughter, Reece Elizabeth Trotter; and many nieces and nephews.
A visitation was on Monday, July 17 at Callaway-Jones Funeral Center in Bryan from 5-7 p.m. There will be a private family graveside followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 18 at First United Methodist Church in Bryan.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Bryan Rotary Club at PO Box 2760 Bryan TX 77805, First United Methodist Church at 506 E 28th St. Bryan TX 77803, Hospice Brazos Valley at 502 W 26th St Bryan TX 77803, or the charity of your choice.

The Angelic Hosts came for Jerry Tubbs early Saturday morning, July 15, 2017 at his residence in Kingwood among loving family and devoted friends. Viewing and visitation will be held Friday, July 21 from 6-8 p.m. at the Moore’s Angelic Funeral Home Chapel with the family present. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 22 at 11 a.m. in the Greater Providence Baptist Church in Marlin. The Reverend Clifford Jones will officiate and Rev. Durrell Ward will be the eulogist. Interment, with military funeral honors, will be held at Peaceful Rest Cemetery, State Highway 6 in Marlin.
Jerry Tubbs was born March 17, 1951, the fourth child of Mr. Jimmy Tubbs, Sr. and Mrs. Bessie Mae Tubbs. He was reared by his father and Mrs. Lee Bertha Tubbs and Mr. Natho and Lois Gilford in Oakwood. After graduating from Butler High School and attending East Texas State University, Jerry joined the United States Army where he served in the infantry division during the Vietnam War. He was stationed in Fort Hood and Germany. While serving his country, he was awarded the National Defense Medal and Good Conduct Medal. After receiving an honorable military discharge, Jerry moved to Houston where he served the Houston community as a police officer. He later moved to Marlin before taking residence in Temple.
In 2004, after recovering from a coma, Jerry became known as “God’s Miracle.” He spent the remaining years of his life in the care of his daughter and son-in-law, Brandolyn and Clifford Jones. In addition to traveling to visit family and friends in Marlin, Oakwood, and Buffalo, Jerry loved sitting outside in the sun, while drinking very hot coffee. He also found pleasure in talking with his grandsons, watching The Jerry Springer Show, eating pig feet, listening to the O’Jays and visiting with friends and relatives, both near and far.
He is preceded in death by his father, Jimmy Tubbs, Sr., his mother, Bessie Mae Tubbs, his stepmother, LaBertha Tubbs, and one brother, Jimmy Tubbs, Jr.
He leaves to cherish his memory five daughters: Dr. Brandolyn Jones of Kingwood, Angela Roy of Houston, Ivanette Lofton of Huntsville, Irvinette Lofton of Marlin, and Tempestt Tubbs of Houston; two sons, Winfred Tubbs of Dallas and Kendrick Ellis of Palestine; one devoted son-in-law, Rev. Clifford Jones of Kingwood; two brothers, Donald Ray Tubbs and Mack Tubbs of Desoto; wife, Jeanie Tubbs of Houston; life-long friends, Sammie Lofton of Marlin and Lawrence (Gail) Turner of Fairfield; 10 grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Jerry is also cherished by his loving aunt, Mrs. Vera Jenkins of Desoto and Aunt Marseille of Buffalo.
Moore’s Angelic Funeral Home, 406 Monroe Street, Teague, Texas is serving the Tubbs Family. Visit website mooresangelicfuneralhome.com to sign the guestbook and light a candle.

Clarence Dale Wormsbaker, 90, of Waco, passed away on Monday, July 17, 2017. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m., Friday, July 21, at OakCrest Funeral Home, with the Reverend Greg Brumit officiating. Interment will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral service at the funeral home.
Wormsbaker was born on Sept. 16, 1926, to Clarence and Neva (Henderson) Wormsbaker in Clayton, New Mexico. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged. He married Doris Tate and they shared a storybook marriage. They had a beautiful family whom they adored. Doris and Clarence worked together to start Waco Discount Carpet, now known as Waco Carpet Co. which has passed on to two generations and is still thriving today.
Clarence was preceded in death by his parents, and wife Doris.
He is survived by his daughters, Lynda Ballard and husband, Jerry, Sharon Britton and husband, John, and Wanda Palmer and husband, Shane; son, Freddie Dale Wormsbaker; sister, Wanda Mort; brother, Clifton Wormsbaker; grandchildren, Jennifer Hollinsworth, Stephanie Hillis, Michael Ballard, Jonathan and Nathaniel Britton, Jessica Pangburn and Ryan Trotter; and 12 great-grandchildren, Emily, Madelyn, Eric, and Bethany Hollingsworth, Josh, Jake, and Lauren Hillis, Lexi, Tanner, and Blake Britton, Zoe, and Ethan Pangburn.

Marie Petery Henderson passed away May 27, 2017 in Mexia, Texas at the age of 84. A memorial service will be 2 p.m., Saturday, July 29 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
Marie was born Sept. 25, 1932 in Flushing, New York to William and Mary Petery. Marie graduated from Flushing High School, Class of 1950. She married her loving husband, Gerald Henderson, on March 13, 1955 in New York, a few days after he was discharged from the Navy. They later moved to Dallas and returned to Gerald’s hometown of Mexia, after he retired.
Marie loved being a “stay at home” wife and mother. Her family was her priority in life and her pride and joy; she and Gerald were blessed with two daughters, Donna and Linda. She was the grandmother of three precious and loving grandchildren, Megan, Evan and Conner. Marie’s love for children extended to the many other children that she baby sat in her home for numerous years. She was also a faithful member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband of 62 years, Gerald Henderson.
Marie is survived by her daughters, Donna Henderson of Mexia and Linda Mackie and husband, Merle of Germany; and grandchildren, Megan, Evan and Conner Mackie of Germany.
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Funeral services for Patricia June Roberts Smith will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 29, 2017 at the First United Methodist Church in Teague. Bro. James Walker will officiate. Interment will follow the services at Wilson Chapel Cemetery near Donie.
Serving as pallbearers will be grandsons, Macon Thornton, Connor Craddock, Keegan Craddock; grandson-in-law, Pete Schouten; and nephews, Brian Roberts and Richard Farris, Jr. Honorary pallbearers include Dennis Roberts, Asa Davidson, and Gary Holt.
Visitation will be held on Friday with the family present from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Patricia June Roberts Smith was born on May 25, 1934, in the family home outside of Wortham to Elmer Haskell Roberts and Nona Lee Laningham. She was the eldest of six siblings and graduated from West Columbia High School in 1952. She received her Bachelor’s of Science degree in mathematics from East Texas State University in 1975 and her Master’s Degree in Education from Stephen F. Austin University in 1982. Smith taught for many years in area high schools before culminating her teaching career at LCDC. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Teague. Following a liver transplant in 1991, she spent many hours volunteering for organ transplant organizations. Smith was known for her sweet kindness, her strong Christian faith and her powerful love of family. She was an active member of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas and enjoyed many hours of genealogical study with her sister, Beverley, with whom she co-authored A Brief History of Wilson Chapel Cemetery.
June was preceded in death by both her parents as well as siblings Jimmie Richey, Sherell Roberts, and Kenneth Roberts.
She is survived by her beloved daughters Tanya Cerovski and husband Ed of Lubbock, Texas, and Kimberly Holt and husband Gary of Farrar, Texas; six grandchildren Katie Hancock of Mexia, Texas, Lindsay Schouten and husband Pete of Stephenville, Texas, Macon Thornton of Teague, and Connor Craddock, Keegan Craddock and Juliana Craddock of Burleson; five great-grandchildren Taelin and Kalaynie Hancock of Mexia and Kayson, Brayden, and Jameson Schouten of Stephenville; beloved brother Dennis Roberts and wife Carolyn of Dew, and sister Beverley Farris and husband Richard of Palestine; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews, and cherished hospice nurse and adored family friend Jerianne Morris Terry.
The family wishes to give many heartfelt thanks to Virginia’s Hospice and the caregivers at Teague Nursing Home.
The family requests memorials be made to the First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 240, Teague, Texas 75860.
The community may visit bowersfuneralhome.net to sign the memorial guestbook or to leave a message for the family.

Jack Yeldell, 89, passed away on July 30, 2017 in Mexia. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 2 at First Baptist Church with the Reverend Ed Spivey and Rev. Greg Barmer officiating. Interment will be in the Mexia Cemetery.
Visitation with the family will be from 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home.
Jack was born Sept. 1, 1927 in Freestone County to George Aclark and Lucy A. Calame Yeldell. He worked for Diamond Alkali, forerunner of Diamond Shamrock for 16 years, prior to retiring from the US Postal Service after 22 years as a mail carrier. Jack was also a rancher, something he really enjoyed. He was no stranger to work and believed in doing any job to the best of his ability; good work ethic was important to him.
Jack’s life revolved around his love for the Lord and family. He was a strong Christian, loved to witness to others and spent many years teaching Sunday School. He loved to spend time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was a longtime active member of the First Baptist Church in Mexia.
Jack never met a stranger, he was never at a loss of words when it came to talking with people. Visiting with people was probably one of his favorite hobbies.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Jack is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Hilda Yeldell of Mexia; children, Stephen Yeldell and wife, Melissa of Caldwell, Paul Yeldell of Mexia, Lisa Barmer and husband, Greg of Washington, N.C. and Leslie Black and husband, Russell of Wortham; 12 grandchildren, Sarah Jenkins and husband, Lance, Andrew Barmer, Jaclyn, Jayce, Jessica and Jon Ross Black, Evan Yeldell, Lauren and Emily Wilks and Paige, Hannah and Sophie Yeldell; and sister, Elizabeth Gruver of Auburn, Ala.
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Peggy Jane Anderson of Coolidge peacefully entered the rest of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, July 29, 2017. She was preceded in death by her father Andrew Jackson Walker and mother Margie Howard, her brother Jimmy Dean Walker and her sister Linda Sue Krause, her nephew Ernest Walker and her step father LeeRoy Howard.
Peggy is survived by her devoted and loving husband Roger Anderson of Coolidge; her aunts Martha Beldin of Mexia and Dorothy Davis of Grand Prairie; her nephews Tim Krause and wife Nancy of Groesbeck and Howard Krause and wife Glenda of Coolidge. She was blessed with the company of two generations of nieces and nephews.
Peggy spent the last nine years at Groesbeck LTC and she split her time at her home in Coolidge. She was born and raised in Dallas County, but moved to Mexia to take care of her grandfather in 1979. She always loved taking care of others, especially her family and children.
Peggy accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at a gathering at the reunion grounds for Calvary Baptist Church in 1980. She married the love of her life, Roger, in 1981 and lived in Mexia for several years. She was a devoted housewife and took care of her mother and brother. She moved to Coolidge when her husband became a teacher and a coach for Coolidge Independent School District. She lived in Coolidge for the remainder of her life prior to moving to Groesbeck LTC. Peggy has been a member of First Baptist Church of Coolidge for 21 years serving as a Sunday School teacher and supporting her husband’s deacon ministry.
She was loved by so many and known as Aunt Peggy. She loved her Lord and Savior and her family. Family and friends will miss her dearly. They will carry her memory in their hearts forever. May she rest in Heaven now and we will meet again.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 5 at First Baptist Church of Coolidge. Services will be officiated by Pastor Chuck Sturgeon.
Everyone is invited to come celebrate the life of Sister Peggy.

J D Lamb, 89, of Mexia, went home to be with the Lord on Monday July 31, 2017.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 3 at Rock Creek Church, 12640 Rock Creek Rd. in Waco. Pastor Mark Griffin will be officiating. Burial will follow at Tehuacana Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 2 at Lake Shore Funeral Home, 5201 Steinbeck Bend in Waco.
J D was born Nov. 13, 1927 in Streetman to Everett Edward and Anna Laura Lamb. In January 1963 he married his wife of 46 years, Ouida Jonell (Calame) Lamb. Together they raised their two sons and one daughter.
J D served in the US Army as a part of the 32nd Infantry Regiment, 7th Div. in Korea. He worked most of his life in the oil field as a rough necker and a mud hauler. He was a hard worker and taught his children to do the same. He loved the outdoors and country living. He loved his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren with all of his heart. On May 28, 2000 JD accepted the Lord Jesus into his heart; and he was never the same. He was a tireless faithful worker and member of Rock Creek Church. He will be remembered and missed by all.
J D was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Ouida Jonell (Calame) Lamb; one son, John Douglas Lamb; one great grandchild; four brothers, Everett Lee, Charles Edward, Billy Bob and Thomas Roy; one sister, Annie Estelle.
Survivors include his children, Tommy Waller of San Francisco, Cal., Mike Waller of Mexia, and Dahna Griffin and husband Mark of China Spring; sister, Wanda Keen of Dawson; eight grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be J D’s grandsons, Michael Waller Jr., Timothy Griffin, Clint Griffin, Jacob Prickett and Blake Damman, and also friends David McCorkle and Glen Griffin.
The family would like to express special thanks to Molly, Kim and Krystal of Bluebonnet Hospice; Lake Shore Funeral Home and the Rock Creek Church family.
Memorials may be made to Rock Creek Church.
Thoughts and memories may be shared at LakeShoreFH.com.

Paul Alexander Russell, longtime resident and former business owner of Mexia, passed away Aug. 4, 2017 in Dallas at the age of 89. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Monday, Aug. 7 at Northcrest Church of Christ with Mr. Robin Wright officiating. Interment was in the Point Enterprise Cemetery with Graveside Masonic Rites. Grandsons, Andy Russell, Chris Russell, Justin Huggins, Cole Huggins, Whalen Garza and Garrett Uptmore served as pallbearers.
Paul was born June 10, 1928 in Groesbeck to Elmer O. and Ether Williams Russell. He was a graduate of Mexia High School, Class of 1947 and of Westminister College in Tehuacana. He proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War. He owned and operated Mexia Radio & TV Shop for many years and retired from the Mexia State Supported Living Center Maintenance Department after over 20 years of service, at the age of 85.
Paul married the love of his life, Marie Jones, on Oct. 20, 1956 in Mexia; they were blessed with four children, Larry, Lisa, Leann and Laura. His love for his family just grew more as the grandchildren and great-grandchildren came along. He always enjoyed family gatherings and, just so happened, he always had a project for them to help him do. He was not one who believed in being idle, he was a hard worker and wanted to keep busy. Paul also enjoyed raising cattle, vegetable gardening, fishing, playing 42 and traveling.
In his younger years, he played first base for a local men’s team. While playing a game on the middle field, at Hughes Park, Paul hit the ball to the swimming pool and became the record holder for the longest ball hit out of the park.
Paul’s love for the Lord, family, friends and even strangers was exemplified in the way he lived his life. He was willing to help anyone at any time. He was a longtime active member of the Northcrest Church of Christ and a 50 year member of the Springfield Masonic Lodge #74.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Dan, Henry Lee and Virgil Russell; and sister, Eva Mae Powell.
Paul is survived by his loving wife of almost 61 years, Marie Russell of Mexia; four children, Larry Russell of Mexia, Lisa Ingram of Leander, Leann Garza and husband, Anthony of Tyler and Laura Uptmore and husband, Gary of West; grandchildren, Andy Russell and wife, Micah, Phoebe McCourt and husband, Brian, Chris Russell and wife, Trisha, Jennifer Fikac and husband, Roy, Lana Gore and husband, Chris, Justin Huggins and wife Paige, Cole Huggins and wife, Amanda, Halie Huggins and fiancé, Justin Keller, Meagan Adams and husband, Russell, Melissa Garza, Whalen Garza and wife, Emily, Garrett Uptmore and Hannah Uptmore; 16 great-grandchildren; brother, James A. Russell of Baltimore, MD; sisters, Ruby Randall of Chandler and Maxine McMahon of Groesbeck; numerous nieces and nephews; and his faithful companion, Trixie.
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