Roy Dean Tyner , 69, of Wortham passed way at his residence on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017.
He was born in Mexia on Feb. 28, 1948 to Gordon and Corene Turner Tyner. He lived the majority of his life in the Mexia area- graduating from Mexia High School in 1966. After high school he joined the army and spent two years at Fort Ord in Califorinia. He went on to college at Navarro and Baylor University earning his degree in Dentistry. He opened his dental practice in Mexia in 1976, working there until moving to Pflugerville in 1982. He opened his practice there until he had a heart attack in 1995 which left him unable to practice dentistry. Over his 20 year career of being a dentist he helped countless patients feel at ease with their dental work with his gentle touch and kind words. He went in at all hours of the night and on weekends and did numerous procedures for people who could not afford to pay him- all for the love of his work and dedication to his patients.
He had a passion for golf. He was an avid player who played on courses all over the United States and was able to fulfill a lifelong dream to play at St. Andrews in Scotland, and was an avid collector of memorabilia and enjoyed watching it on TV as often as possible.
He married Sally Robinson on Aug. 24, 1968- through this union they had three children- Dena Lynn Tyner Looney, Christopher Allen Tyner and Nathanial Scott Tyner.
He was preceded in death by his parents- Gordon and Corene Tyner.
Survivors include his children- Dena Looney and husband Dion from Wortham, Chris Tyner and wife Amy of Melissa and Scott Tyner and wife Sarah of Whitehouse. He had seven grandchildren who called him granddaddy or pops- Katie Looney, Noah Tyner, Blake Looney, Leah Tyner, Jonah Tyner, Zoe Tyner and Pace Tyner. Sisters- Charlotte Carter of Whimberley, Terri Culbertson and husband Robert of Austin- several nieces, nephews, cousins and very dear friends.
It was his wishes not to have a funeral or public visitation. As a family we will be taking his ashes to Belize to spread them. This was a place he wanted to visit, but never got the chance.
In lieu of flowers – please make any donations/ memorials in his name, c/o Mexia High School class of 1966, PO Box 119, Teague, TX 75860 for future scholarships.

Louie Leldon Masters passed away Aug. 7, 2017 at his home in Mexia at the age of 83. Graveside services were held at 11a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 9 in the Mexia Cemetery with the Reverend Marcus Sheffield officiating.
Louie was born Nov. 14, 1933 in Mexia to Algie Edell and Velma Cox Masters. He retired from Dick Scott Ford, after 35 years of service. Then he worked for 10 more years at Blackmon’s Used Cars before officially retiring.
Louie married his loving wife of 61 years, Ruby Lively, on June 16, 1956. Their family consisted of four boys, who he enjoyed spending endless hours with on the baseball field and golf course. Louie was active in whatever they were involved in, a dad they could count on for support; he was their best friend. He had the opportunity to begin this journey over as he became the proud grandfather of a grandson, Cole, the light of his life.
Louie enjoyed playing cards and golf; he was an avid golfer. In his younger years, he played on a softball team that went to the World Series in 1954. Louie made friends easily and was a friend to many.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edell and Velma Masters.
Louie is survived by his wife, Ruby Masters of Mexia; four sons, Donnie of Santa Fe, NM, Ronnie Masters, Jonnie Masters and Lonnie “Pete” Masters all of Mexia; grandson, Matthew Cole Masters of Houston; and sister, Joyce Kennedy.
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Peggy Sue Springer passed away on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017 at her home, at age 81.
Visitation will be Tuesday, Aug. 15 from 6-8 p.m. at the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 16 at the
Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Criswell Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be James Michalak, Jason Butler, Zack Meador, Hank Smith, Frank James, and Chad Raines.
Peggy was born Aug. 22, 1935 in Limestone County to Jimmy Bryant 
Patterson and Nettie Marie Simmons Patterson. She graduated from Marlin 
High School in 1954.
Peggy worked as a bookkeeper for many years for numerous hospitals and 
the Mexia water department. In her trade, she was meticulous in all her 
dealings. In fact she was known to never let things go.

Peggy married James (Jim) Michael Springer in 2009. Family was very 
important to Peggy and she loved sewing and cooking for them.
Always the ultimate “people person” Peggy never met a stranger. If fact,
she was a people magnet and loved to talk to all those she encountered.
At home she always made sure that her house was in order. She was 
immaculate in her housekeeping with everything neat and clean and always
in its proper place. This carried over to her hair and makeup as well, 
where everything had to be perfect.
Peggy was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Nancy Boon and 
Bobbie Nehring; a brother, W.S. Patterson and his wife, Margie; and her 
grandparents, Wade and Della Simmons.
She is survived by her husband James (Jim) Michael Springer; a son, 
Louis Richard (Rick) Michalak of Waco; a son, John Dennis Michalak of 
Durango; a son, Randy Dieterich of Riesel; a daughter, Rhonda Dieterich 
McCormick of Groesbeck, 7 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; a 
brother, Jerry Patterson of Riesel; nephew, Brian East of Houston; 
niece, Stephanie Smith of Crawford; and niece, Daphne Malcom of Lorena.
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Jack Benjamin Higgins passed away on Aug 13, 2017 at his home in Donie at the age of 86. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 16 in the First Baptist Church in Donie with the Reverend Robert McDougal officiating. Ron Arnold, Logan Arnold, Ben Taylor, Billy Lauderdale, Zack Lauderdale and Carl W. Thompson will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Don Turner, Ray Newsome and Roy DeFriend.
Visitation with the family will be 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home.
Jack was born April 18, 1931 in Limestone County to Burley Roy and Mary Elizabeth Douglas Higgins. He served his country as a member of the National Guard. He retired from Southern Pacific Railroad after completing 41 years in the track maintenance department.
Jack married his best friend and loving wife of 65 years, Faye Thompson, on June 18, 1952 in Mexia; a marriage that was best described as “a party everyday.” Although they had no children, they were blessed with a niece, Donna Arnold and two nephews, Bobby and Billy Lauderdale that were like their own.
Jack said “he worked for the railroad, all those years, so he could have a place to play when he retired,” and he did. After living in the Mexia area for most of his life, 10 years ago, he and Faye moved to the country; they built a home in Donie. He enjoyed nothing more than getting on his tractor and working the land.
Jack was a faithful servant of the Lord and a member of the First Baptist Church in Donie. He was very outgoing, had a great sense of humor and a willingness to help those in need.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, R. B. and James Higgins; and sisters, Ruby McMinn, Mildred Smith, Mary Kate Baker, Norma Jean Mitchell and Patricia Lauderdale.
Jack is survived by his loving wife, Faye Higgins of Donie; niece (like a daughter), Donna Arnold and husband, Ron of Donie and their sons, Logan Arnold of Donie and Ben Taylor and wife, Lindsey and daughter, Lexi of Pt. Enterprise; nephews (like sons), Billy Lauderdale and wife, Terri of Round Rock and their children and Bobby Lauderdale of Robinson and children; and many other nieces and nephews.
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Reverend Harold Brewer passed away on July 25, 2017 and his service was held on July 29 at Lone Star Baptist Church of Groesbeck. His mother, Bobbie Conner of Mexia and the family of Harold Brewer would like to extend a sincere thanks of gratitude to those who were with them during this difficult and trying time. 
A friendly smile,
a casual touch,
these are things
that mean so much.
To know you are with us
in our time of sorrow,
sharing our prayers,
today and tomorrow. 
God gives us the comfort
in the form of good friends,
may His peace be with you,
His love never ends.

Norman Christopher Parks traveled peacefully to his eternal home on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017 at the age of 47.  A Celebration of Life ceremony will be 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 15 in the Teague High School Auditorium with the Reverend Tom Prentiss and Rev. Glenn McGuire officiating.
Visitation with the family will be 6-9 p.m., Monday, at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home.
Chris was born July 28, 1970 to Jim and Marjorie Parks in Wichita Falls.  The Parks family moved a few years later to the Central Texas area and made Mexia their home.  Chris was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, the Mexia Blackcat Class of l988 and Midwestern State University Class of 1996.
Chris married his loving wife of 22 years, Michelle Samford on May 27, 1995 and they welcomed a beautiful baby girl, Rebekah, in December 2000.
Chris loved sports and he loved to be a trainer.  Chris took his first official training job with the Waco Wizards in 1996.  He quickly knew that his heart did not lie with minor league hockey and was fortunate to come back to his hometown and be part of an athletic training program at Parkview Regional Hospital called Orthosport.  Orthosport allowed him to help kids in 13 different school districts and was dedicated to Fairfield ISD.  Within a few months of working at Fairfield, he was promoted to the program director and was moved to Mexia ISD.  He cared for the athletes of Mexia ISD for 18 continuous seasons until his transition to Teague ISD.  Mexia was his home but the Teague community opened their arms and took him in wholeheartedly.  Although Chris was not a Teague native, he loved the community and loved the kids.
Over the 22 years of Chris’s career, he cared not only for the physical ailments of his student athletes but came to love them like his own children.  No matter how many of them felt like they left him mad or disappointed, in either their treatment progression or their life choices, Chris loved them all unconditionally.  Once you were one of his kids, you were always one of his kids.  He did treatments and cured ailments for many of his graduated athletes long after they were out of school.
Chris lived his life to the fullest and he loved deeply.  He was not afraid to give you a hand, give you a hug or kick you in the butt if you needed it.  Chris’ favorite person was Vince Lombardi and I believe that he lived by the following motto:
“The quality of a person’s life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor” – Vince Lombardi
Chris did this every day in his personal and professional life.  He was a loving husband, father, brother and son.  He was a dedicated athletic trainer to his profession whether it was helping out a fellow trainer or getting that kid back in the game for the coach.  He lived passionately, he loved passionately and he wanted to leave a little something of him with everyone he met.
Chris is survived by his wife, Michelle Samford Parks of Mexia; his daughter, Rebekah Parks of Mexia; his parents, Jim and Marjorie Parks of Mexia; one brother, Adam Parks and wife, Lauren of Mexia; father-inl-law and mother-in-law, Jerry and Cathy Samford of Mexia; brother-in-law, Sam Samford and wife, Tasha of Powderly; and three beautiful nieces that he loved dearly, Adelaide Parks, Jadyn Samford and Rylee Samford.
In lieu of flowers, we ask memorials be sent to the Chris Parks Memorial Scholarship Fund, 256A LCR 508, Mexia, TX 76667.
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Edsel Maurice Henderson, 91, of Mexia, passed away Aug. 15, 2017 in Waco. Graveside services will be 2 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 19 at the Mexia Cemetery. Colby Cunningham, Tyler Cunningham, Jon Cunningham, Pat Orsak and Jeff Bronikowski will serve as pallbearers.
Visitation with the family will be from 12-1:30 p.m., Saturday, at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home.
Edsel was born Dec. 5, 1925 in Personville to Carlie and Nora Bessie Vest Henderson. Edsel married his loving wife and lifelong partner, Dorothy Mae Dossey on Feb. 26, 1944 in Mexia. One month later, he was in the US Army serving in WWII. After being discharged from the Army, he went to work for Phillips Petroleum as an operation supervisor, retiring after many years of service.
Growing up in the country, Edsel learned to work at an early age, a trait he appreciated and continued throughout his life. His goals in life included serving the Lord and working hard to provide for his family. He was raised in a Christian home and he raised his children in a Christian home, as well. His family was his pride and joy; he loved them all but the grandchildren and great-grandchildren really had a special place in his heart.
Edsel was always a country boy at heart, after retiring, he returned to Mexia to raise cattle and get back to enjoying country living. When he wasn’t working, he enjoyed playing 42 with family and friends. Edsel lived a simple, honest and hardworking life. He respected people and treated them the way he wanted to be treated. He was a longtime active member of the First Baptist Church in Tehuacana.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife of 72 years, Dorothy Henderson; brothers, Nolan “Sonny”, Ray Gene, and Troy Henderson; and sisters, Esther Mae Ainsworth, Euna Fay Allen and Clara Ann Bates.
Edsel is survived by his daughter, Shirley Gibson of East Bernard; son, Larry Henderson of Waco; grandchildren, Stephanie Orsak, Carol Bronikowski, Alisha Cunningham, Janis Haubrich and Clint Preston; nine great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Novie Allen and Roma Dell Gilliam; and numerous nieces and nephews.
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Roberto Fernando Cerna passed away Aug. 17, 2017, in Mexia. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 20, at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home. A family graveside service will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, Aug. 21, in the Waco Memorial Park.
Visitation with the family will be 4-5:30 p.m., Saturday, at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home.
Robert was born Nov. 27, 1919, in Monterrey, Mexico. Robert was married to his loving wife, Elia, for 72 years, and they were blessed with a precious daughter, Belinda. His family was the light of his life. He and Elia’s world revolved around any and everything that pertained to Belinda.
Robert enjoyed a long career as an engineer, working primarily for numerous cotton gins. After retiring, he and Elia moved to Waco and then to Mexia, to be closer to Belinda. He enjoyed spending time with his family and traveling. Robert was a faithful Christian.
He was preceded in death by his parents; loving wife, Elia Cerna; four brothers; and one sister.
Robert is survived by his preciously adored daughter, Belinda Cerna.
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Major David A. Blasingame, USMCR, age 60, passed away in Fort Worth on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017, after a long battle with cancer.
Funeral: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22 in Biggers Funeral Chapel of Lake Worth; Interment: 1:15 p.m. at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery; Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Monday at Biggers Funeral Home.
A 1979 graduate of Texas Tech University, David later received his Masters Degree in Military Studies at the Marine Corps Command and Staff College of Quantico, Va. and completed his education with a Juris Doctor degree from the Baylor University Law School in Waco, 1996.
David retired from 23 years of service in the Marine Corps. He was stationed with the 3rd LAAD Battalion at Camp Pendleton, Calif. a veteran of the 1990s Gulf Wars, and also a commanding officer of the weapons reserve station in Waco. He later served in Tirana, Albania and Accra, Ghana writing their military training manuals for each country’s fledgling military.
After retiring from the Marine Corps, David taught math, political science, and coached at various Texas high schools for over 20 years, finally finishing his career at Boswell High School, Saginaw.
David is survived by his wife, Karen; his children, Amie Marcy and Travis Blasingame, both of Saginaw, and Major Daniel K. Blasingame, of USMC of Camp Lejeune, N.C.. He is also survived by his 9 loving grandchildren, Sean, Race, Karlie, Jade, Isaiah, Cale, Colt, Liam, and Henry. Other family members include David’s sister, Mrs. Gayle Waldrip of Donie; and his brother, Gary Blasingame of Santa Fe.

Danny Frank Jackson left his temporary, earthly home on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017, in Bulverde where he has lived for the past four years.
Danny was born in Waco on Sept. 24, 1949, an only child, to Olva Spivey and James Houston Jackson. He is predeceased by his parents and is survived by his wife of forty-one years,Gayle, two children, Whitney Jackson of Austin, and Houston Jackson of Houston, as well as numerous cousins.
He was raised on a farm near Prairie Hill, was a member of the Prairie Hill Baptist Church and attended Coolidge High School where he was Salutatorian. In high school he was lead singer and keyboard player in a band, The Tradewinds, which played in and around Waco. He graduated from The University of Texas in 1972 with a degree in accounting. He obtained his CPA in 1976 and was a Life Member of the UT Ex-Students’ Association. 
His career began in Houston with the Lester Witte & Co. CPA firm. He left public accounting in 1978 to begin working at Gullo-Haas Toyota as business manager, and then moved to Sam White Oldsmobile USA where he became vice-president and general manager. He later formed a partnership that ultimately opened Baker-Jackson Nissan/Oldsmobile dealership in the Houston area. From the very beginning, Baker-Jackson earned Nissan Sales Leader designations for top performance. These awards programs allowed Danny and Gayle to travel extensively throughout the world.    
Danny retired in 1999 and became an active member of the West University community. In 2001, he was elected to the West University City Council, was a member of the West U Rotary Club, and was a big supporter of the Friends of West U Parks. In 1996, Danny was appointed by county commissioner Steve Radack to the Board of Managers for the Harris County Hospital District (Harris Health System) where he served for 14 years. Danny’s effective role on the Board resulted in the eventual creation of specialty facilities expanding and enhancing patient access to primary and specialty care through the addition of community health centers. In recognition of his contribution to HCHD a new health facility on Fry Road was dedicated as the Danny Jackson Health Center in 2015. Additionally, in recognition of his service to the community, one of the first dog parks in the Houston area was dedicated in 2005 as The Danny Jackson Family Bark Park.  
During the mid to late 1970s, Danny relished his days playing first base on his beloved city league Century softball team. He found much joy in hunting, fishing, golfing with his buddies, and attending the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. The Jackson family spent many happy days skiing and hiking in Vail, boating at Lake Conroe, and scuba diving in Belize. Danny’s outgoing personality; huge smile and soft heart were loved and admired by all those who shared his life. He loved and adored his two children, Whitney and Houston.
Danny was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in April 2008. He participated in activities at the Amazing Place in Houston for several years before the family moved to their home in Bulverde.
Graveside services are being held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 24 at the Prairie Hill Cemetery, FM 339 Road, Prairie Hill. Celebration of his life will be held at The Forrest House, 500 East Palestine St. in Mexia, after the service. Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home in Mexia is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of customary remembrances, memorial contributions may be directed to the Amazing Place, 3735 Drexel Drive, Houston, TX 77027; to the Alzheimer’s Association, 6055 S. Loop East, Houston, 77087; Prairie Hill Baptist Church, P.O. Box 9, Prairie Hill, TX 76678; or to a charity of choice.
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Lexus Evett “Lexi” Vine Koncaba was born on Aug. 5, 1997 in Mexia. She passed from this life, just 20 years after birth, due to an auto accident while on a trip with her sister, Brianna, her husband, Matt and his sister, Hannah (who also lost her life in the wreck).
Lexi had a varied path through life, belying the normal kid by being bright and bubbly and loving her vegetables, and, because she loved animals and tamed even wild cats, she was fondly known by family members as the ‘crazy cat lady’. She was involved in activities while in school, including cheerleading.
She met Matt at Haunted Hollow, where they were both working at the time, fell in love and married on May 21, 2016.  
She is survived by her husband, Matt; sister, Brianna; father, Rodney Ray and his significant other Charity Oliver; mother, Christina Ray and her significant other Michael Danz; grandfather, Alvin Chapman; and parents in law, sister in law, nephew in law and many uncles, aunts, and cousins.
A celebration of life will be held Friday, Aug. 25 at the Living Proof Church in Groesbeck.
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The Angelic Hosts came for Chester Moody, a Fairfield resident, in the Methodist Charlton Medical Center in Dallas on Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017 among loving family and devoted friends. Viewing will be held Friday, Aug. 25 at Moore’s Angelic Funeral Home from 1-7 p.m.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Aug. 26 at 1 p.m. in the New Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 371 FM 1580, Fairfield, with Pastor Wendell Blair, True Vine Holiness Baptist Church, Dallas, officiating. Interment will be in the New Zion Cemetery.
Moody was born April 16, 1946 in Palestine to Clinton Moody, Sr. and Ella Mae Moody Lee. He was the third of four children and accepted Christ at an early age in the New Zion Missionary Baptist Church. Chester graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in Teague with the Class of 1962. Chester and Ezra Turner were married and to this union two children were born: Chester Moody, Jr. and James Shelton Moody.
Moody was employed by the Sheraton Hotel of Dallas and later relocated to Los Angeles, Calif. where he held a position with Jersey Maid Milk Co.
Preceded Chester in death are his parents Clinton Moody, Sr. and Ella Mae Moody Lee and a brother, William Moody.
Survivors include sons: Chester Moody, Jr., Dallas and James Shelton Moody and wife, Deborah, Duncanville; Grandchildren: Brittany Nichole Moody and James Shelton Moody,II, Duncanville; Brothers: Lonnie Moody and Clinton Moody and wife: Kathy, all of Dallas; a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Moore’s Angelic Funeral Home, 406 Monroe Street, Teague is serving the Moody family. Visit Mooresangelicfuneralhome.com to sign the guest book and light a candle.

The Angelic Hosts came for McKinley Banks on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017 in the Memorial Herman Hospital in Katy among loving family and devoted friends  Viewing will begin  Friday, Aug. 25 from 1-7 p.m. at Moore’s Angelic Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 26 at the Salem Missionary Baptist Church, 252 E, FM 489, Fairfield. Minister Brandon Rowe, Cornerstone Baptist Church, Dallas is the officiant. The Reverend Sterling Coleman of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Houston, is the eulogist. Interment will be at the Salem Cemetery.
McKinley was the 13th child of 15 children born to Major and Etherial Johnson Banks in Teague. He was raised by his mother’s sister, Eugenia Johnson Scott in Midland and graduated from Midland High School with the Class of 1974. He was baptized in the baptist church. McKinley relocated to Houston from Midland where he remained until his death.
He worked at odd jobs  and had a newspaper route for a number of years.
McKinley enjoyed talking on the telephone, and watched only television news channels. He loved discussing current news and events with his friends and listening to Gospel music.  
McKinley was a faithful member of Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church of Houston, and served dutifully as a church usher. He was a dedicated bible student and debated the scriptures with others regularly.
He was preceded in death by his parents Major and Etherial Johnson Banks; four sisters and six brothers.
Surviving Mr. Banks are two sisters, Christene Banks Yeldell of Dallas and Sybil Burrell of Teague; two brothers, Raymond Banks of Dallas and Urban Banks of Teague; His care taker of 14 years: Mrs. Willie Williams of Houston; a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
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Virgil Arlen Lowrie, Attorney at Law, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2017 at Texas Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas after a short, but courageous battle with cancer. He passed away surrounded by his family.
Virgil was born in Prairie Hill on May 12, 1936 to Gertrude Lee (Forrester) Lowrie and Virgil Austin Lowrie. As the youngest of three children, Virgil grew up in a small farmhouse and graduated from Prairie Hill High School.
He graduated from Baylor University with a law degree which lead to a lifelong passion of representing clients to the best of his ability.
After graduating from Baylor, he was drafted into the U.S. Army and attended basic training at Fort Bliss in El Paso. He retired from the U.S. Army at the rank of Colonel.
He retired from the State of Texas as a Claims Attorney and went into private practice in Denton. He worked up until several weeks before his death.
He is survived by his wife Minnie Ismond; two sons, Forrester Lee Lowrie and wife, Tammy of Denton, and Virgil Austin Lowrie and wife Debbie Mills of Highland Village. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Victoria Lowrie of Galveston, Elizabeth Lowrie of Plano and Matthew Lowrie of Denton. 
Virgil was preceded in death by his parents, brother – Denmore Lowrie and sister – Mildred Hensley.
A visitation will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, Aug. 28 at Prairie Hill Baptist Church, 5152 FM 339 N, Prairie Hill. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. with the Reverend Fred Sain officiating. Interment will be at Prairie Hill Cemetery.
The family wishes to thank his doctors Dr. Mark Ginnings and Dr. Michael Spivey. He was blessed by the caring and compassionate staff of doctors and nurses at Texas Presbyterian Hospital Dallas. A special thank you to Karen Hodges, his nurse at Presbyterian Hospital, for being such a blessing to not only Virgil, but to the family during his final hours.
Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home in Mexia is in charge of arrangements. Visit blair-stubbs.com to sign the guestbook or leave a message of condolence.

James Albert Adams “Apple Jack” was born to the parentage of Alice S. Adams and Percy Lee Jackson on March 9, 1969 in Mexia. He received his formal education from Mexia ISD and graduated from Gary job Corps in San Marcos. James was employed for several years with Golden Corral and Drilling Rig restaurants until his health failed. He had a very unique way of making others feel important as well as special with his infectious smile and caring and giving ways. He loved watching TV especially football and Empire. James accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age. 
He was preceded in death by his parents Alice S. Adams and Percy Lee Jackson; grandparents, Katherine Adams Newsom and Willie Newsom.
He leaves to cherish his memories: four sisters, Sharon R. Garden, Tina D. Johnson, both of Mexia, Veronica K. Adams of Teague, and Leah Jackson Dowell of Fairfield; two brothers, Pastor Victor (Rita) Adams and Cedric R. (Juanita) Adams of Georgetown and a very special friend of 30 plus years, Greg Nemons.
Service for Adams was held on Sept. 2 at Westside Church of Christ. 
Services entrusted to Pearly Gates Funeral Home of Mexia.

Services for Yarnell “Nell” Hutchinson Kirven were held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017 at Union Memorial United Methodist Church.
Kirven was born on Feb. 13, 1954 in Sandy. She passed away on Aug. 29. She was the first child of Sammie Lee Hutchinson. She attended Coolidge Community School. She left school and went to job corp and later to beautician school.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, one great-grandchild and step-father, Henry Davis, Sr. 
Yarnell leaves to cherish her passing: father, Alfred (Ruth) Briscoe; step-mom, Lela Coleman; a loving and devoted husband of 42 years, Arthur Kirven, Jr.; one daughter, Stephanie (Brian) Cummings; one son, Tyrone Henderson; four grandchildren, Bronchae, Dontae, Desiree and K.D.; two great-grandchildren, Ayden and Khyren; Nine sisters, Joyce (Johnny) Kirven, Carolyn (Johnny) Richardson, Linda Davis, Cynthia (Alvin) Simmons, Devon McDonald, Shirley, Ann, Kim Briscoe, Evelyn Coleman; Nine brothers, Henry (Cynthia) Davis, Dwight, Donald, Greg Coleman, Stanley, Charles, Robert, Alfred Briscoe, Bobby Skinners; Uncle, James (Bobbie) Hutchinson; Aunt, Agnes Hutchinson; two god sons, Keith Kirven, Jr and Johnny Kirven, Jr. Special friends, Nora and Carolyn Ware.
Services entrusted to Pearly Gates Funeral Home of Mexia. 

Ocie B. Lewis was born on Aug. 9, 1925 in Tehuacana to the parents of David Williams and Celestine Lewis. She passed away on Aug. 23, 2017.
Lewis was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, two brothers, two sons and one daughter. 
She leaves to cherish her memories: three daughters, Angeline Hawkins of Paris, Annie Faye Lewis of Grand Prairie, Doris Robinson of Arlington; one son, Lee Lewis of Paris; sisters, Ethel Mae Busby and Vernstine Lewis; brothers, Clarence Lewis, Robert Lewis and Mentie Lewis all of Mulshoe; 26 grandchildren and a host of great grandchildren nieces and nephews who she loved very much. A host of other family members and friends. And a very special little man who was born just for her, Julian Allen Brown.
Service was held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 2 at St. James Primitive Baptist Church in Coolidge. 
Service and arrangements entrusted to Pearly Gates Funeral Home of Mexia. 

Funeral services for Tarenza Donald Evans will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 9 at St. James Primitive Baptist Church in Coolidge.
Tarenza Donald Evans was born on Oct. 15, 1984 in El Dorado, Ark. He passed away on Aug. 28, 2017.
He was baptized at the early age. Tarenza was a choir member, junior deacon, and lifelong member of First Missionary Baptist Church in Coolidge under the leadership of Pastor Troy Eastland, Jr. He attended grade school at Coolidge Elementary and graduated from Coolidge High School in 2005. Tarenza was also a student at Paul Quinn College in Dallas.
Tarenza was preceded in death by his grandmother, Vernell Cornish-Hatten; father, Michael Suell; and sister, Rachelle Evans.
He leaves to cherish his memories: mother Vernell Cornish-Evans; father figure Bruce Small; siblings Vernita Evans-Huckaby (Darren), Elanda Lewis, Malaika Suell, Michael Suell, Galisa Suell, Curtis Evans, and Verchelle Evans; nieces Gabryille Smith, Chloé Evans and Shaquera Means; nephew Vernard Evans of which he was raised with as sisters and brother; great-nephew Russell Evans; uncles Windell Smith (Maxine), Clarence Sandles, Hiriam Hatten (Sylvia), Ollie Hatten, Carl Hatten, Eddie Hatten (Michelle), Archie Hatten, Jr. (Lucious), Favium Cooke, Michael Roberts (Wanda), and Leonard Mixon (Linda); grandmother Ruthie Sallie; and birth mother Jackie Suell.
Services and arrangements entrusted to Pearly Gates Funeral Home of Mexia.

Funeral services for Patricia Gaunnt Thompson were held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017 at Bowers Funeral Home in Teague. Bro. Paul Gauntt officiated. Interment followed the services at Greenwood Cemetery.
Visitation was held on Tuesday with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Thompson passed away on Monday, Sept. 4 at the Mexia L.T.C.
She was born on July 31, 1932, in Wortham, but moved to Teague with her family at the age of two. She graduated from Teague High School with the class of 1949. Patricia attended Draughn’s Business School in Dallas and worked for Texas Instruments as well as some other businesses in Dallas. Thompson spent several years in Mexico before returning to Teague in 1975. She worked in the welfare office and later the Limestone Generating Station until her retirement. Patricia later returned to work at the Mexia State School and later at Walmart in Mexia. She lived most of her life in Teague and Mexia and spent her last two and a half years as a resident of the Mexia L.T.C. where she enjoyed being with her friends and the staff. Patricia was known for her sarcasm and wit and was very talented. She played piano for numerous singers and ensembles and enjoyed sewing and making things. She spent a lot of time solving crossword puzzles and watching the Home Shopping Network. Thompson was a member of Eighth Avenue Baptist Church in Teague.
She is survived by one son, Timothy Shannon Thompson & wife Donna of Tyler; five grandchildren, Phoebe Russell McCourt & husband Brian, Chris Kyle Russell & wife Trish, Leah Janelle Henson Johnson & husband Justin, Jessica Henson Risken & husband Hunter, and Drew Henson; eight great-grandchildren, Piper McCourt, Posie McCourt, Marrin Russell, Collin Johnson, Korree Risken, Jayden Yorgensen, Lennox Risken, and Creed Risken; two sisters, Martha Gauntt Hendon & husband George of Dallas, and Dianne Gauntt Rutherford & husband Bill of Teague; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins and friends.
Thompson was preceded in death by three daughters, Dana Alyson Thompson Russell, Robin Camille Thompson, and Rebekah Leigh Thompson; her father, Paul Gauntt; her mother, Lillie Bye Kitchens Gauntt; and two brothers, Eugene Wesley Gauntt and William Paul (Billy) Gauntt.
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Nora Ardeci Weaver, of Mexia, passed away Sept. 3, 2017 in Groesbeck at the age of 88. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 7 in the Faulkenberry Cemetery with Ms. Heidi Krosby officiating.
Visitation with the family will be 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home.
Nora was born Jan. 1, 1929 in Corsicana to Lee and Nellie Flowers Fitzgerald. She was a well-known cosmetologist and businesswoman in Mexia for 20 years; she owned and operated Nora’s Beauty Salon and Tri-County Beauty Supply.
Nora married her loving and devoted husband, Dale G. Weaver, on Feb. 22, 1974. She was a loving mother of five children and blessed with nine grandchildren, who were her pride and joy. She always looked forward to having her family together, especially, during holidays.
Nora was caring and generous, not only to her family but to others as well. She was also very strong willed and described, by her family, as having been a “matter of fact” person.  Nora enjoyed painting, card games and working as a volunteer, “Pink Lady”, at the Mexia Hospital.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters; and six brothers.
Nora is survived by her husband of 43 years, Dale Weaver of Mexia; children, Beverly Armstrong and wife, Sue Warren of Lewisville, Paul Armstrong and wife, Debbie of Kemp, Rodney Armstrong and wife, Connie of Mexia and Beth Weaver of Mexia; five granddaughters; four grandsons; many great-grandchildren; brother, Leslie Fitzgerald; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Weaver was a member of Temple Baptist Church
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