Douglas Wayne Walton, 70, of Mexia, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017 in Waco.
Doug was born Dec. 30, 1946 in Odessa to Douglas and Betty Smith Walton. He had lived in the Mexia area most of his life where he was in the construction contracting business most of that time. Doug leaves behind his mark on many building projects in Mexia.
Survivors include his sons, Ronnie (Lisa), Richard (Tomell) and Brandon (Brittany), 11 grandchildren and one great granddaughter. He is also survived by his sisters, Linda, Shelia and Regina.
Graveside funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Feb. 17 at the Greenwood Cemetery in Teague with the Reverend Marcus Sheffield officiating.
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Hollis Owen “Skip” McKissack, formerly of Sherman, passed away Feb. 22, 2017 in Mexia surrounded by his loving family. 
Skip was born March 31, 1946 in Bonham to Jess McKissack and Glenda Hollis Burleson.  He attended North Texas University where he was a member of Delta Sigma Pi Fraternity.  He was Manager of King Architectural Metal Company, for a number of years, prior to retirement.
Skip married Sandra Waldrop on Jan. 5, 1996 in Sherman. His family was his pride and joy, especially, his grandchildren.  Skip enjoyed fishing, loved Lake Texoma and most anything that pertained to being outdoors.  He was a member of the First Methodist Church in Coolidge.  Skip was friendly, outgoing and enjoyed living life to the fullest.  
He was preceded in death by his father, Jess McKissack.
Skip is survived by his loving wife, Sandra McKissack of Lake Mexia; mother, Glenda Burleson; daughter, Holley Bowman and husband, Adrian of Plano; son, Andy Russell and wife, Micah of Stephenville; grandchildren, Adam and Spencer Hendrik, Carter and Parker Bowman, Autry Russell and additional grandchildren; sisters, Mary Jane Black and Jackie Mathis of Sherman; and numerous nieces and nephews.
There will be no formal service.
Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 306, Coolidge, Texas 76635.
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On Wednesday, Feb. 22, Leslie Ellen Howard Dolen went to be with the Lord, losing her battle with cancer.
A lifelong entertainer, Leslie enjoyed writing and telling stories to friends and family. She was also a talented actress, artist and singer with a deep understanding of the Bible. Her generous spirit edified friends and family alike.
She is survived by her husband, Gene; daughters, Elspeth and Gwyneth Dolen; parents, John and Ellen Howard; sisters, Adrienne McGill and Melanie Stratton; brothers-in-law, Brian McGill and Mike Stratton; Uncles, Charles Arnim, Lee Rothenberg and Ken Calura; Aunts, Jean Rothenberg, Marian Calura and Julia Arnim.  She is also survived by numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 25 at First Baptist Church in Mexia with the Reverend Marcus Sheffield officiating.
Visitation will be Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home and from 9 to 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church. Interment will follow at the Seale-Round Prairie Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Brain McGill, Ben Calura, John McGill, Thad Matthews, Matthew Fletcher and David Tyner.
Flowers are encouraged as a tribute to Leslie.
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Rose Black was born in Mexia on July 17, 1927. Always a kind and gentle soul, she passed away peacefully on Feb. 22, 2017.
Rose graduated from Mexia High School, Class of 1944. She was a Charter Member of Northside Baptist Church.  On Sept. 7, 1947, she married her lifelong partner, A C Black.
Waco, soon after, became their home.  Rose worked at the Elite Café, and in later years, for Home Interiors.  She became a longtime active member of the Methodist Church in Waco.
Rose’s greatest love was for her family.  She was a Christian with a giving heart and always treated people the way she wanted to be treated, with love and respect.   
She is survived by her daughters Cinda Kraft and husband Robert, and Candace Greene and husband Daryl Greene; three grandchildren, Kathryn Kraft Greving, Jennifer Kraft Isernhagen, and John Greene; three great-grandchildren, David Greving, Thomas Isernhagen, and Allison Rose Isernhagen; two loving sisters, Sylvia Johnson and Mary Edwards; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Rose was preceded in death by her parents, James H. and Inez Ingram; husband of 56 years, AC Black; brothers, Hubert Ingram and James O. “Doc” Ingram; and sister, Anna Faulkner.
On Monday, Feb. 27, visitation will be at 12:30 p.m. and the service will be at 1 p.m. at Oak Crest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Boulevard, Waco. Visitors may sign the guest book at oakcrestwaco.com.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the charity of your choice or to Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation at https://www.alzinfo.org/donate/donation_form.

Services for Johnnie Mae Jones Whiteside of Caldwell, were held on February 18, 2017 at Westside Church of Christ in Mexia. Services were entrusted to Pearly Gates Funeral Home of Mexia.
On Dec. 14, 1948, Johnnie Mae was the second child born to Tracy and Johnnie Lee Jones. She attended school in Limestone County and was a 1968 graduate of Washington High School. She accepted the Lord at an early age. She was a member of Holy Temple of Jesus Christ No. 8 in Caldwell where she worked faithfully on auxiliary programs. She married Joe Whiteside in 1971 and they later moved to West Texas where they lived most of their life. She was a devoted wife for 32 years until his death and worked as her husband’s secretary and was a housewife. Together they raised eight children.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Tracy and Johnnie Jones; two sons, James and Anthony Whiteside, father and mother-in-law, Jim and Zella Whiteside; brother, R L Jones and Ray Jones; step-sister, Mauldie Williams; sister-in-law, Althia Jones.
Left to cherish her memories are: children: Joe Lynn Whiteside, Jeff Whiteside (Carolyn) of Amarillo, Chris Whiteside of Kansas, Terry Kirven of Caldwell, Jacqueline Griffin (Leonard), Lisa Johnson (Richard) of Dallas; siblings: T J Jones of Ft. Worth, Horace Jones of Lacy Lake View, J L Jones (Marie) of Clovis, N.M., Bertha Walker ( I W) of Borger, S J Jones (Patricia) of Chattanooga, Tenn., Francies Levels (Waylen) of Mexia, Ricky Jones (Regina) of Mansfield, Shirley Marie Jones and Freddie White (Robert) of Groesbeck, Lisa Jones (Andre’) of Paris; uncles: Gifford Thomas, Richard Thomas of Lubbock, David Jones of Omaha, Neb., Napolean “Robert” Jones of Mart; aunts: Rosie Williams of Dallas, Frankie Milus and Evelyn Thomas of Groesbeck and Ellise Harrison of Omaha, Neb.; 12 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.  Also a Special Thanks to Clifford Hodrick.

Jerry Allen Cotton was born to Horace and Edna Faye Cotton on Jan. 5, 1946 in Waco. He went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at Palestine Regional Hospital.  He grew up in the Frosa community and attended Prairie Hill School and graduated from Groesbeck High School.  God called him to the ministry at the age of 18.  He graduated from Baylor University with a BA in Religion.  He began his ministry as pastor of New Hope Baptist Church.  He went on to pastor Oletha Baptist Church, Jewett Baptist Church, Judson Baptist Church and was pastor of Cayuga Baptist Church for the past 38 years when he went to be with the Lord.
He married Janet Ruth Cundieff on Aug. 11, 1973 in Mexia.  They resided in Jewett and moved to Cayuga in 1974.  Jerry and Janet had two sons, Scott and Brent.  Jerry was a loving husband, father and grandfather.  He had a love for animals as a small child and it continued throughout his life especially with horses, cattle and two favorite “girls”, Taco and Squirt.
Jerry worked at TDCJID in Palestine for 27 years and retired in 2012. 
He is survived by his loving wife, Janet; his sons, Scott Cotton and wife, Felicia of Cayuga, and Brent Cotton of Cayuga; brothers, P.W. Cotton and wife, Sherry of Palestine, Jimmy Cotton and wife, Karen of Robinson; cherished aunt, Jean Gatlin of Mexia; five grandchildren – Justice Cotton, Jayci Cotton, Isabelle Mills, Alexandra Matthews, and Wyatt Cotton. Many loving nieces, nephews, and other family who will miss him greatly.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, March 7 in Blair-Stubbs Chapel, in Mexia, with the Reverend Jack Smith officiating. Interment will be in the Mexia City Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be 6-8 p.m., Monday, at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made in Jerry’s memory to Cayuga Baptist Church, PO Box 398, Cayuga, TX 75832.
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Nelda Jean Orr passed away March 4, 2017 in Groesbeck at the age of 87.  Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, March 7 at Blair-Stubbs Chapel with Pastor Earl Sterling and Pastor Wes Willie officiating.  Interment will follow in the Mexia Cemetery.  William Rogers, David Rogers, Nathan Rogers, Casey Purcell, Jimmy Rogers and Glen Dale Rogers, Jr. will serve as pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers will be Osbaldo Renovato, Daniel Thomas and Frank Strong.
Visitation with the family will be 5-7 p.m., Monday, at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home.
Nelda was born Dec. 21, 1929 in Dew to William Richard and Inez Cadenhead Moore. She worked at the Mexia Hospital for approximately 10 years. 
Nelda married her loving husband, William Franklin Orr, on Dec. 7, 1980 in Mexia. Her love for God and her family were exemplified in the way she lived her life.  She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who never tired of doing for her family.  She enjoyed reading, watching fireworks and she would even ride a motorcycle occasionally.   Nelda loved her church and church family.  She was a member of the South McKinney Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sons, Glen Dale Rogers and Carl Eugene Orr; sister, Betty Dansford; and brothers, William Ben Moore and Luis Moore.
Nelda is survived by her husband, William Orr; sons, Richard B. Rogers, Kelly Gene Rogers and William David Orr; daughters, Marie Purcell, Frances Kilgore and Carolyn Sue Moore; grandchildren, William Rogers, David Rogers, Nathan Rogers, Jimmy Rogers, Glen Dale Rogers, Jr., Sheena Shaw, Kelli Michele Rogers, Micah Michaela Renovato, Daniel Thomas, Nicholas Thomas, Brad Orr, Lauren Long, John Carl Orr, Casey Purcell, Kellie Harper and Frank Strong.
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Alexander “Alex” Kent Moore, 84, of Granger, Indiana, passed away at Elkhart General Hospital on Thursday, March 2, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 11 at the First United Methodist Church Wortham with the Reverend Chris Rowe officiating. Visitation will be 10– 11 a.m. at the church prior to the service. Interment will follow at the Wortham Cemetery.  
Alex was born on Sept. 12, 1932 in the small town of Wortham to the late Walter and Olive Lee (Bounds) Moore. His beloved mother, Olive, an exceptional school teacher, ingrained the importance of education into Alex from a very young age. His grandfather, a staunch Methodist minister, instilled in him a strong faith in God. The United States Marine Corps embedded his patriotism and deep abiding love for our country. 
After graduating from high school, Alex attended college and later joined the USMC. He proudly served his country during the Korean War. After he returned from serving in Korea, Alex left his small Texas farm and entered the employment of the construction industry to procure a position in Niles, Mich. with the Kawneer aircraft plant. Some of his proudest accomplishments were buildings and high rises he helped construct with Kawneer products. He drove his family to many of these sites to view his proud handiwork. From early childhood and throughout his life, Alex’s hard work ethic and unwavering perseverance, naturally led to great business successes. He ventured into residential and commercial real estate, which led to his opening a chain of burger establishments throughout SW Michigan called Burger Chix and the once popular Yummy’s of Niles. He will always be fondly remembered for the Thomas Drive-In Restaurant. Summers were spent operating the concession stand with his wife and two children at Weko Beach in Bridgeman, Mich.
Several of Alex’s other proud business accomplishments, included his ownership and operation of five agencies for North American Van Lines. Michiana Moving and Storage was located in Mishawaka, Ind. and A. Moore Moving Services was located in Indiana and Kentucky. He was bestowed the highest title of honor by the Kentucky Commonwealth as a Kentucky Colonel. His real estate ventures became known as A. Moore Realty. The transportation businesses evolved into Derby Delivery, a distributorship for Amway Products to every city within Kentucky and also, Southern Indiana. His final business endeavor was the construction and development of the Martin’s Shopping Center in Niles, Mich. The Martin’s Supermarket complex has been not only a major blessing to both Moore and his immediate family, but, also, many other families employed at this popular shopping site.
Alex was a wonderful grandfather, father, husband and friend to all who knew him. His love for God and his family was shown through his every day actions and personality. Alex was always the voice of reason, a true leader and someone who really made a mark on his community and the people who surrounded him. His word and handshake were as good as gold. His daughter will be forever grateful and blessed for the many sacrifices this great man made for her happiness and also, for so many others. Alex, especially, loved his two grandchildren and they adored him. No love was greater than the love he shared with his “Sissy” and “Buddy.” Alex or “Papa” as he was called by his grandchildren, received another loving nickname, “Shorty”, from his grandson when he passed Alex’s 6’ frame. Alex was there for every possible and conceivable event from his granddaughter’s Girl Scout dances, to his grandson’s trap shooting competitions. Alex had a passion for firearms and all things military, and was a craftsman, constantly building or repairing things around the house or in one of his work areas. 
He wed Sandra (Wilson) Carr at a ceremony in Niles, Mich. on Dec. 18, 1970. They shared forty seven years together as husband and wife and enjoyed many more incredible moments as wedded partners, while working as a team to make their dreams come true. 
Alex is survived by his wife, Sandra Marlene Moore of Granger; daughter, Carla Lee Carr-Scarberry of Granger; and two cherished grandchildren, Sloan Delany Moore Carr-Scarberry and Jarret Liam Moore Carr-Scarberry both of Granger. He was preceded in death by a son, Allen Dee Carr.
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Velvia Ann Gamble Wylie of Mexia passed away on Feb. 23, 2017. Her services were held on Feb. 28 at Westside Church of Christ in Mexia. Services were entrusted to Pearly Gates Funeral Home of Mexia.
Mrs. Wylie was born to Vowow (Doc) and Johnnie Mae (Johnson) Gamble in Tehuacana on Sept. 10, 1949. She attended school at Dunbar High and Mexia High School. She graduated from Mexia High School in 1970.
She became a member of Westside Church of Christ in 1968, where she remained a life-long member.
She married Mr. Bennie Ray Wylie, Sr., on June 10, 1972. Her husband of 32 years, Bennie, Sr., preceded her in death in 2004. She and her husband raised three children during their union – Mr. Danny L. Gamble of San Angelo, Mrs. Velvia P. Keithley of Huntsville, and Mr. Bennie Ray Wylie, Jr. of Tuscola.
Through her children, she had eight beloved grandchildren – Ashlea Nicole, Johanna, Jenae, Braden, Caden, Aliyah, Cora, and Hope.
She had the joy of helping to raise to adulthood her niece and three nephews – Sandra Townsend, Frank Barksdale, Paul Barksdale, and Wayne Nolan. She thought of her great niece and nephew, Ronsha and Ronnie, Jr., as grandchildren, also.
Mrs. Wylie has three brothers-Mr. Eddie Gamble (Washington), Mr. Dwight Gamble of Mexia, and Pastor Charles Gamble of Lewisville. She has one sister and one brother, who have both preceded her in death, Mrs. Bessie Stewart, and Mr. Hurie (Sonny) Nolan. She has one special, adopted sister, Mrs. Fanny Jenkins.
Mrs. Wylie loved to attend church, sing, read her bible daily, and spend time with her family and friends. She loved remembering birthdays and making sure to send cards to friends and family. Much of her latter life was spent joyfully helping to raise grandchildren. She loved to laugh.
The Westside Church of Christ family, the Northside Church of Christ in Huntsville, and the South Plains Church of Christ in Lubbock filled her with much love and joy throughout her life. The list of other family and dear friends are numerous to list, but please know that she thought of you all often, and she loved you dearly. Her prayers for you, her phone calls, and birthday cards…she wanted you to know that you were loved. She will be missed.

Funeral services were held for Courtney L. Gamble on Feb. 25 at First Baptist Church in Mexia. He passed away on February 17, 2017.  Courtney was born Jan. 22, 1976 to Reginald Tucker and Pamela Gamble, in Mexia.
He attended John H. Reagan School in San Angelo then moved back to Mexia to finish school in the Mexia School District.
He was employed by Woodson Lumber and Hardware for 10 years. He was preceded in death by his father, Reginald Tucker; grandparents, Emanuel C. and Bettye L. Gamble Hawkins. Those left to cherish his memories are: mother, Pamela Gamble; father, Pastor Wilmer Davis of Mexia; sisters, Koeshia Gamble, Kendra Steward of Dallas; brothers, Bravious (Big B) Gamble, Dravis Davis, Wilmer (Nudy) Davis, all of Mexia; daughter he loved as his own, Crocreshia Gamble Johnson; grandmother, Wanda Hammond; aunts, Bridgette (Fred) Gamble, Kimberly (Kenneth) Forge; uncle, Michael (Carolyn) Gamble; great aunt, Gayle Gamble; great uncle, Charles “Kidd”  (Lorraine) Gamble; special friend, Darlene Winn; nine nieces, Brianna Miller, Temiah Coleman, Jamyria McMillian, NyJanae, Koryell, Jaleah, Deyonna, Sabrine, Daliylah; two nephews, Wilmer, Jr., Dravion.
Services were rendered by Dr. Cedrick Gamble, Director of Pearly Gates Funeral Home

Dora Mae Curry Harper was born on May 9, 1942 to John Curry and Marzella Canada in Limestone County both of whom preceded her in death. She was raised in the community of Springfield (Mexia) and attended Kate Long school in Springfield. She later attended Woodland High School in Mexia. She joined Canaan Baptist Church at an early age and was a faithful member. She later moved to Dallas where she lived until she married Arthur Harper and moved to Houston. There she lived a number of years until returning to Dallas to be near her sisters and brothers and family members. In the early 1990’s she moved back to Mexia and went to work in the health care field. When she wasn’t working, she enjoyed antiquing with her sisters Margaret and Edna. She was devoted to her family who loved her dearly. She will be greatly missed.
She was preceded in death by her beloved step-mother, Florence C. Curry; brothers, Jessie Lee, John L.; Dave and Manuel; sisters, Johnnie Ruth Geiger and Margaret Beachum.
She leaves to mourn: daughter, Pasty Ann Curry; son, Michael Curry; four grandchildren, Christopher Curry, Julion Curry, Noel Curry and Aiesha Harper; sisters, Annie Lee Petty, Evelyn Coleman, Clarissa Jennings, Edna Keaton, Mary Hodge, Lynett West, Betty Forge; brother, Charles Jones;  a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews; cousins and friends.  
Ms. Curry went to her heavenly home on Feb. 28, 2017.  Funeral services for Dora Mae Curry Harper will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, March 11 at Mt. Gideon Baptist Church of Doyle. Services and arrangements entrusted to Pearly Gates Funeral Home of Mexia.

Virginia Rae Chatham, of Mexia, passed away March 9, 2017 in Groesbeck at the age of 89.  Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Sunday, March 12 at Blair-Stubbs Chapel with the Reverend Marcus Sheffield officiating. Interment will follow in the Stranger Cemetery. Erik Addy, Jason Carroll, Michael Krumnow, James Anderson, Micah Anderson and Danny Martinez will serve as pallbearers.
Virginia was born August 31, 1927 in San Antonio to Oliver Lee “Ollie” and Lucy Pearl McBee Hoke. She and her family moved to Mexia on July 4, 1968. She retired in 1992, after 20 years of service, as an Assistant Manager/Loan Officer for the Mexia State School Credit Union.
Virginia married James Durwood Chatham in Lubbock on July 31, 1951; they were blessed with two children, James R. “Randy” and Carol. Her family was her pride and joy; she loved her children but the grandchildren and great-grandchildren truly owned her heart. Fishing was Virginia’s favorite pastime but she also enjoyed playing games with her family, cooking and entertaining family and friends.    
Virginia always had a smile and friendly greeting for everyone she met. Throughout her working career, she made numerous friends through the customers she served at Mexia City Hall and Mexia State School Credit Union, as well as her co-workers. Virginia was a faithful Christian and a longtime member of the Northcrest Church of Christ and, until her failing health, was always a very active participate.
She was preceded in death by her parents; granddaughter, Jenny Chatham; two brothers; and one sister.
Virginia is survived by her husband of 65 years, James D. Chatham of Mexia; son, James R. Chatham and wife, Jana L. of Fontana, Calif.; daughter, Carol Addy of Grapevine; grandsons, Chad Addy of South Lake and Erik Addy of Grapevine; granddaughter, Elizabeth Addy of Flower Mound and Julie Carroll of Canyon Lake; and great-grandchildren, Asher, Rylen and Hudson Martinez and Addison and Luke Carroll.   
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Jeanetta Robinson Bronaugh left this world on March 9, 2017.
She was born Dec. 4, 1931 in Waco to Earl Curtis Robinson and Elizabeth Rose Hopper Robinson.
A “Remembrance Service” will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, March 18 at the United Methodist Church of Tehuacana. Service will be conducted by David Bates. Bring your memories and share.
Netta was a graduate of the LVN program at General Mexia Hospital and for 32 years cared for hospital and nursing home patients.
Preceding her in death were her parents, her son Richard “Crow” Bronaugh, brother Kenny Robinson, sister Rose Evelynn Robinson, nephews Chuck Shields, Chris Dobbs, Cody Crim and a niece Lori Shields.
Leaving to cherish her memory are son Robert Bronuagh and Jean; daughters Layne Bronaugh Webb and Lynette “Nettie” Bronaugh Young and Terry; grandchildren Glynn Bronaugh and wife Candice, Carrie Webb, Donnell Webb Gonzales and husband Rick, Jack Mathis and wife Claire, Daniel Crow Mathis, Michelle Gougherty and husband Scott; thirteen great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.
Also surviving, brother Robert Robinson and wife Bessie, sister Pat Shields and husband Johnny, sister Lynnda Crim, with a host of nieces and nephews along with extended family and friends.

Carolyn Ann Dickerson Bryant passed away peacefully on March 11, 2017 at the age of 76 years and two months. She will be forever loved and deeply missed.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband of 51½ years, Dave James Bryant, on Nov. 26, 2011. 
Carolyn is survived by her daughter, Norma Jane Bryant Walker; granddaughter, Tracie Renae Keeling; great-grandson, Dalton Keeling; great-granddaughter, Cheyenne Keeling; and special family, Andy Howard. She is also survived by daughter, Deborah Kay Bryant Tomkins Grodecki; grandson, James Tomkins; granddaughter, Ashley Grodecki; sister, Esther Raye Dickerson Thomas and Brother, Jerry Lynn Dickerson.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, James Atwood Dickerson and Vivian Esther Dickerson Culpepper; brother, Jay Dickerson; and sisters, Bonnie Dickerson Farmer, Catherine Dickerson Fay and Audrey Dickerson Bruce.
Carolyn Bryant was an amazing woman who loved being a wife, mother, grandma and nana to her family. Carolyn was a homemaker who enjoyed reading books, sewing, fishing and hunting. She liked working in the yard tending to roses, flowers and plants. Memories of her will not be forgotten and she will always remain in our hearts.
Carolyn requested to have a direct cremation, with no memorial service.
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Edna Earleene Stewart passed away March 13, 2017 at her home in Mexia at the age of 70.  Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, March 16 at Calvary Baptist Church with the Reverend Shane Norcross officiating.  Interment will follow in the Prairie Grove Cemetery.  Keith East, David Perry, Lawton Stewart, Steven Stewart, David Marez and Eric Fisher will serve as pallbearers.
Visitation with the family will be prior to the service beginning at 1 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church.
Edna was born Sept. 13, 1946 in Mexia to Earl L. and Mary Lou Douglas Stewart.  She was a lifelong resident of Mexia and a member of the Mexia High School Class of 1965.  She received an associate degree from MCC and retired, after28 years of service, as a training supervisor at the Mexia State School.
Edna’s life revolved around her love for God, family and friends.  Spending time with her family and enjoying every opportunity to spoil her grandchildren and great-grandsons was most precious to her.  She was a longtime active member of the Calvary Baptist Church.  Edna loved her church and church family and was always willing to serve wherever needed.  She, especially, enjoyed working in Operation Christmas Child and helping with arts and crafts during Vacation Bible School.  She had also worked as Church Clerk.  Edna’s hobbies were traveling and shopping at Target.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother and sister-in-law, Don and Bobbie Stewart.
Edna is survived by her daughter, Donnette East and husband, Keith of Barry; grandchildren, Emily Fisher and husband, Eric of Malkoff and Rachel East of Tyler; great-grandsons, Easton and Eli Fisher of Malakoff; niece, Tammie Perry and husband, David of Blooming Grove; and nephews, Lawton Stewart of Corsicana and Steven Stewart and wife, Cheryl of Rogers, Ark.; very best friend, Joann DeMoss. 
Memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church Vacation Bible School or Christmas Child Fund, 519 S. McKinney, Mexia, Texas 76667.
Edna’s family would like to extend their deepest appreciation to Providence Hospice for the wonderful care given during her illness.
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The Angelic Host came for Mr. Willie C. West on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at his Teague residence among loving family and devoted friends.  Viewing and visitation will be at Moore’s Angelic  Chapel from 6-8 p.m. with the family present.  Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. in the Moore’s Angelic Funeral Chapel with Min. Alford Lee Carter, officiating and Elder Billy Ray Jackson, Eulogist.  Interment will be in the Antioch Cemetery, N. 1st Street in Teague.  The Repast will be held in the First Baptist Church North Teague on Grayson Street. Mr. West was the 7th child born to the late A. Z. and Elizabeth West in Groesbeck  He is survived by:  his wife, Ardella Mae West and their 7 children, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren; 2 brothers; 3 sisters, and a host of other family members and close friends.  Moore’s Angelic Funeral Home 406 Monroe Street, Teague, is serving the West Family.  Visit mooresangelicfuneralhome.com to sign the guestbook and light a candle.

Mary D. Wilson, 80, of Coolidge, passed away March 13, 2017 in Groesbeck.  Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 18 at First Baptist Church in Coolidge with the Reverend Chuck Sturgeon and Chaplain Jon Honea officiating.  Interment will follow in the Prairie Hill Cemetery.  Ricky Shearer, Gary Kilgo, Steve Kilgo, Charles Herrell, Kevin Pederson and David Pederson will serve as pallbearers.
Visitation with the family will be prior to the service, beginning at 1 p.m.
Mary was born Dec. 12, 1936 in Hubbard to Louis A. and Florence Jones Kilgo.  She grew up and attended school in Hubbard.  On Jan. 20, 1956 in Garland, she married the love of her life, Elmer Raymond Wilson.  After a few years, they moved to Coolidge, where they made their home.  Mary retired, after 40 years of service as an office assistant for Coolidge ISD.
Although Mary worked outside the home, being a wife and mother was her first priority.  She always enjoyed having her family together, especially, for holidays.  She loved spending time with her grandchildren, they were her pride and joy.  Mary enjoyed sewing and working in her flower beds, she loved pretty flowers. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Coolidge and the Coolidge Garden Club.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 60 years, Elmer R. Wilson; brother, Louis Kilgo; and sisters, Edna White, Varve Pederson, Jacqueline “Jackie” Shearer and Jenny Herrell.
Mary is survived by her daughter, Karen Ward of Coolidge; son, Wyatt Wilson and wife, Melissa of Prairie Hill; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Dorthory Feeler of Ft. Worth; and brothers, Carter Kilgo of Tyler and Charles Wayne Kilgo of Hubbard.   
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Evelyn Thomas Hendricks was born on Dec. 30, 1948 to the late R.L. Thomas and Verner Lee Thomas in Limestone County. She passed away on March 10, 2017.   
She attended and graduated in 1967 from Blackshear Washington High School where participated in sports and band. Thereafter she attended Tyler Jr. College and later attended Navarro College to become a Dietician. 
During her early years, she was a member of Lone Star Baptist Church of Groesbeck and then became an active member of Kingdom Hall as a Jehovah Witness in Mexia.  
She later met and married Bennie Hendricks who preceded her in death.
Evelyn Thomas Hendricks  was also preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Lee Wilmer Thomas and Robert Thomas; sisters, Ruth Marie Miles, Gladys Jackson and Alice Tatum; niece, Cathy Wickware and nephews, Dyrone Henderson and Lewis Williams
Those left to cherish her memories: sons, Ernest (Kristy) Walker and Edward Walker of Groesbeck; grandson, Ernest Walker Jr “Pat-Pat”;  sisters, Shirley (Robert) Henderson and Mary Elaine Thomas of Groesbeck, Nina Ray Mclemore, a nephew more like a brother, LaFredric (Trina) Thomas of Groesbeck;  brother-in- law, Willie Jackson; uncles, Colbert ( Lola Faye) Cox of Corpus Christi, Gilford Thomas and Richard Thomas of Lubbock; aunts, Claudia Cox of Marlin, Rosemary West of Dallas, Evelyn Thomas and Frankie Milus of Groesbeck.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m., March 18 at Lone Star Baptist Church of Groesbeck. 
Services entrusted to Pearly Gates Funeral Home of Mexia.

Charles Ray “Chuck” Beldin, 76, of Mexia, passed away March 15, 2017 in Waco. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Saturday, March 18 at Blair-Stubbs Chapel with the Reverend Ronnie Dabney officiating. Interment will follow in the Wortham Cemetery.  Jonnie Masters, Jackie Beldin, Dennis Hughes, Robert Myers, James Lloyd and Brandon Walton will serve as pallbearers.
Visitation with the family was 5-7 p.m., Friday, at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home.
Chuck was born Oct. 10, 1940 in Wortham to Samuel R. and Mary K. Lide Beldin. He was owner and operator of a number of various businesses in Mexia for over 50 years.
Chuck was well known by many; if you were a stranger when he met you, you were a friend when you departed. Family and friends were most important to Chuck, he was a loving father and grandfather. He also enjoyed deer hunting, fishing and, especially, visiting with people. Chuck made the most of enjoying life and will be missed by his family and all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Bettie Beldin; and siblings, W. R. “Buster” Beldin, Maurice Beldin, John Henry Beldin, Pete Beldin, Mary Dabney, Martha Whitley, Ruth Speights, Loretta Blackmon and Jody Beldin.
Chuck is survived by his loving family, son, Bobby Beldin of Mexia; daughter, Jamie Kyser and husband, Nick of Troy; grandchildren, Brittany Walton and husband, Brandon, Bryan Beldin, Jennifer Duncan and Candace McMinn; great-grandchildren, Cayse, David, Brinlynn, Madison, Hunter and Xzavian; and numerous nieces and nephews.
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Ruby Merle Westmoreland, age 90, of Gatesville, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2017. Graveside services was at 11 a.m., Friday, March 17 at Mexia City Cemetery in Mexia with Chaplain Gary Baxley officiating. Visitation was Thursday, March 16 from 5-7 p.m. at Scott’s Funeral Home.
Merle was born on August 5, 1926 in Baskin, La. to the late Roy Edgar Davis and Virginia Maxwell Davis. She graduated from Rayville High School in Rayville, La. in 1944. She graduated from Louisiana State University with a Bachelors of Sociology. While at LSU, she was an “LSU Beauty.” After college, she met Roy Westmoreland on a blind date. They married not long after and moved to south Texas. Merle was an active member of the community and of First Baptist Church in Alice. She was a PTA president and one of her more proud moments was winning “Yard of the Month.” Merle was known by friends and family for having a gregarious personality and a positive outlook on life.  
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Roy Pitt Westmoreland; and son, Roy Kent Westmoreland.
Merle is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Lee Thomas and husband, Randy; grandchildren, Savannah Halteman and husband, Shawn and Roy Dalton Thomas and wife, Brook; and great-grandchildren, Jack Dalton Thomas and Griffin Conner Thomas.
Memorials may be made to the Mexia Academic Award & Scholarship Program, P. O. Box 534, Mexia, Texas 76667.