Carolynn Ann Williamson Thornton, wife, mother, grandmother and child of God died on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at the age of 68. 
Carolynn was loving, kind, devoted and a faithful servant to our Lord and Savior. She was a woman focused on service and family. She loved quilting, reading, cooking shows, the color pink, things with bling, shopping trips with a splurge, Christian fellowship, and church on Sunday. She was witty and funny and a constant source of inspiration and love. She was the whole world in her husband’s, Will’s, eyes and the love in her children’s heart.
Carolynn would want you to know that she lived a life filled with love and that she died with her heart overflowing. She’d also want you to know Jesus, and if you don’t, she‘d want you to find a church or someone to pray with you fast! Carolynn delighted in the “little things” that she thought were “big things,” like a hug from a friend, a note from a grandchild or a phone call just to say “hi.” She was an amazing soul who walked this earth with God‘s purpose until her job was done and she was welcomed into the arms of the Holy Spirit. 
Carolynn was born March 5, 1949 to Bernie Lloyd Williamson and Anna Pearl Carter Williamson, the oldest of four girls. Carolynn is preceded in death by both her parents and her baby sister, Patricia Nell Williamson.  Carolynn is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, William Harry Thornton; their three children, William Yancy Thornton and wife Patricia, Matthew Carter Thornton and wife Diane and Carolynn Rebecca Franks and husband Brent; ten grandchildren, Daniel, Carson, Kaitlyn, Blayke, Paetyn, Austin, Hailey, Harley, Tanner and Ryann; great grandson, Rhyker; sisters, Jennifer Crawford and husband Michael, and Bernadean Matthews; numerous nieces, nephew Chris, many other loving family members and numerous friends.  
A memorial service celebrating Carolynn’s life will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, May 12 at First Baptist Church with the Reverend Dr. Brice Mandaville officiating. Private interment will be held at a later date at the Tehuacana Cemetery near Mexia. 
Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, 1314 E. Cedar, Seguin, Texas, 78155 or to the American Heart Association, SouthWest Affiliate, P. O. Box 841125, Dallas, TX 75284-1125. 
The community is invited to sign the guestbook at treshewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.

Martha B. Williams passed away on May 13, 2017 in Waco at the age of 75. Funeral services was at 2 p.m., Tuesday, May 16 at Calvary Baptist Church with the Reverend Shane Norcross officiating. Interment followed in the Forest Glade Cemetery. Blake Reed, Chad Commander, Darrell Spurlock, Jordan Maggard, Jason Morton and Steven Starnes served as pallbearers.
Visitation with the family was from noon until service time at 2 p.m., Tuesday at Calvary Baptist Church.
Martha was born Feb. 28, 1942 in Mexia to Sig and Elsie Mae Eddy Erickson. She has been a lifelong resident of Mexia. She retired from the Mexia State School after more than 20 years of service in the sewing department. Shortly after retiring, she opened her own business providing alterations and making clothes. Martha made numerous cheerleading suits for both little girls and cheerleaders; she also made clothes for the actors and actress during the time Mexia held community theaters. Needless to say, she like to keep busy and enjoyed working.
Martha married her loving husband, Ronald L. Williams, on June 18, 1986 in Clinton, Tenn. She was the loving and proud mother of three children, Terri, Michelle and Randy, who blessed her with six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She, also, loved her sweet little dog, Baby. Her life revolved around her family. Martha was happiest when all her family was together; she always made holidays special. She loved flowers and a pretty yard; she and Ron worked tirelessly together to accomplish a yard they were proud of.  
Martha was quiet and soft spoken but she loved people, made friends easily and was willing to help anyone. Martha was the “go to” person that her family knew they could count on when they needed someone to lean on for whatever reason, brothers and sisters included. You knew she was a person of strong faith by the way she lived. She loved the Lord, her church family, her many friends and being a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Martha will not only be missed by her loving family but by many throughout the Mexia area.
She was preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Brady Reed; and brothers, Gene and Ed Erickson.  
Martha is survived by her husband, Ronald Williams; daughters, Terri Reed and husband, Barry of Mexia and Michelle Lummus and wife, Jana of Mexia; son, James R. “Randy” Lummus and wife, Nicole of Teague; grandchildren, Kasey Commander and husband, Chad of Mexia, Blake Reed of Mexia, Kelsie Maggard and husband, Jordan of Teague, Kenley Lummus and Hayden Lummus both of Teague; great-grandchildren, Kylie, Korie and Bowen Reed and Ellee, Casen and Remi Kate Commander; sisters, Nancy Jones and Genie Lummus both of Mexia; brother, Bobby Ray Erickson and wife, Joanne; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Community may visit blair-stubbs.com to sign the guest book or leave the family a message of condolence.

Gerald Dean Henderson passed away May 16, 2017 in Mexia at the age of 85. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Friday, May 19 at Blair-Stubbs Chapel with Mr. Kent Kendall officiating. Interment will follow Mexia Cemetery.
Visitation with the family will begin prior to the service at 1 p.m., Friday, at Blair-Stubbs Chapel.
Gerald was born Nov. 12, 1931 in Lost Prairie to Lester and Allie Lee Davis Henderson. He attended Mexia schools and graduated from Mexia High School, Class of 1950. Gerald proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1951-1955. On March 13, 1955, he married the love of his life, Marie Petery, in New York.  
Gerald retired from the Dallas Zoo, after 30 years of service as Supervisor of the Primate Department and returned to Mexia. He joined, and became an active member of the Mexia Lions Club. Gerald was very proud of his affiliation with the Lions Club and, in honor of his dedication, became the recipient of the Melvin Jones Award. 
Gerald was well known for his good sense of humor, he was always with a quick joke; he had an outgoing personality that everyone loved.  He enjoyed country music and making CD’s for his friends of their favorite artists. But most importantly, Gerald loved his family and always made every effort to provide for his needs. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather and brother.  
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Gerald is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Marie Henderson; daughters, Donna Henderson of Mexia and Linda Mackie and husband, Merle Mackie of Germany; grandchildren Megan Mackie, Evan Mackie and Conner Mackie; brother, Lester Ray Henderson and wife, Marinel of Robinson; sisters, Delight Clary of Houston, Pat Jones of The Colony and Dora Jo McCurrin of Waco; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Community may visit blair-stubbs.com to sign the guest book or leave the family a message of condolence.      

Cody Allen Montgomery passed away on May 15, 2017 in Mexia, at the age of 29. Memorial services for Cody will be 2 p.m., Thursday, May 18 at the First Baptist Church with the Reverend Marcus Sheffield officiating.
Visitation with the family will be prior to the service beginning at 1 p.m., at First Baptist Church.
Cody was born Dec. 2, 1987 in Corsicana to Brian K. Montgomery and Susan M. Williams Montgomery. He has been a resident of Mexia for 20 years and graduated from Mexia High School, Class of 2006. After high school, he enrolled in the oil field classes at Navarro College. 
Cody was known for his fun-loving spirit. He had an inquisitive mind and loved history and nature. You could often find Cody picking on a guitar, fishing or hanging out with friends, making them laugh.
Cody was preceded in death by his father, Brian Kelly Montgomery. 
Cody is survived by his loving mother, Susan Montgomery of Mexia; brother, Jace Montgomery and wife, Reta Robocker and their son, Austyn Montgomery of Bremerton, Wash.; sister, Presley Montgomery and fiancée, Erik Vielmas; brother Dylan Montgomery and Bre Harrison of Fairfield; grandparents, Harvey and Jane Williams of Mexia, Leon and Pat Montgomery of Houston and Wanda Montgomery of Broken Arrow, Okla.; aunt Stephanie Contu and husband, Shane of Heartland.
Cody was greatly loved and will be missed by his family and all who knew him.
Community may visit blair-stubbs.com to sign the guest book or leave the family a message of condolence.

Lee Ella Thompson Moffett went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 10, 2017.
She was born a twin on Oct. 18, 1916 in Kirvin to the parentage of Ella Williams Thompson and Mango Thompson. Both parents preceded her in death, along with her twin brother, Lee Thompson, Robert Thompson, and Willie Lee Thompson, three sisters, Willie Perl, Mary and Ruthie.
Lee Ella attended and completed high school in Kirvin.
She accepted Christ at a early age. Lee Ella attended Webb Chapel and later joined Henderson Chapel Primitive Baptist Church. She was a faithful and supportive member until her health failed her. She served the Lord while confined at home. She also served as an usher, sang in the choir, was the President of the Mother’s Board of the Old Land Mark Primitive Baptist Association, Mother of Henderson Chapel, and a member of the Eastern Star Association.
Lee Ella met and married Jimmy Hester. With that union they had two children, Leon and Leola Hester, both have preceded her in death. Lee Ella later married S.P. Moffett and with this union they had 11 children, Dorothy Cole preceded her in death.
She leaves to mourn and cherish her memories: James Moffett of Houston; Simon Moffett of Dallas; Myrtle Lewis Jefferson of Houston; Alice (Willie) Marable (Willie James) of Fort Worth; Patsy Busby of Dallas; Christine (Morris) Dixon of Houston; Shirley (James) Williams of Dallas; Price Moffett (Debra) of DeSoto; Robert (Ethel) Moffett of Groesbeck; Betty (Wayne) Lucus of Nabcodoces, La.; and one step-son, James Weldon Moffett, who preceded her in death. A host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, May 21 at Northcrest Church of Christ.
Service and arrangements entrusted to Pearly Gates Funeral Home.

The angelic hosts came for Altus Carter, Sr. on Thursday, May 18, 2017 in the Temple V.A. Hospital among loving family and devoted friends.
Viewing was held from 6-8 p.m., Friday, May 26 in the Moore’s Angelic Furneral Chapel. Funeral service wwill be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, May 27 in the Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church, 311 N. Baker Street, Mexia with the pastor, Rev. Byron Ravnell officiating, and Rev. Kevin VanHook as Eulogist. Interment will be in the Cedar Hill Cemetery, 1618 W. Hwy 84, Mexia.
Carter was born in the Rocky Branch Community of Wortham to Olester and Iola Carter. He grew up in Freestone County and the family later moved to Limestone County. He graduated from Mexia’s  Dunbar High School and served a tour of duty with the U.S. Army from which he received an honorable discharge. Carter married Sue Jernigan upon his discharge from the Army and later married Luetta Smith. He was employed at the Mexia State School, was a faithful member of Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church and was a member of the United Brotherhood. 
He is survived by three sons: Arnold Carter (Judy), Altus Carter, Jr. (Sandra) and Charles Carter, all of Mexia; three daughters:  Ginger Christian (Alvin) Odessa; Linda Carter, Tyler; and Charlotte Gilliam, Dallas; two sisters: Mardestine Williams (Walter) Mexia; and Barbara Moore, Dallas; special nephew: Sydney Wayne Carter (Melba) Mexia; his wife: Evelyn Crawford, Streetman; 12 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
Guests may visit mooresangelicfuneralhome.com to sign the guestbook and light a candle.

Audrey Berdine Kennedy, 88, of Mexia passed away May 25, 2017 in Groesbeck. Funeral services was at 2 p.m., Sunday, May 28 at Blair-Stubbs Chapel with the Reverend Marcus Sheffield officiating. Interment followed in the Mexia Cemetery with Chris Kennedy, Jody Kennedy, Jack Richardson, Zack Richardson, Landen Frazier and Bryce Rand serving as pallbearers.
Visitation was with the family from 4-6 p.m., Saturday, at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home.
Audrey was born Oct. 25, 1928 in Independence to Willie and Millie Pohlmeyer Schroeder. She married her loving husband, Vernon Kennedy, on Jan. 12, 1946 and they were blessed with three children, Jerry, Kenneth and Frances. She lived in the Mexia area for 70 years, most of those years were in Forest Glade. Audrey was strong willed and a hard worker. She worked for the Mexia Textile Mill and retired from the Mexia State School.
Audrey enjoyed traveling, cooking, sewing and embroidering. She also enjoyed eating out with friends. She was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She especially enjoyed spending time with her great-grandchildren. Audrey was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church in Mexia.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Kennedy; brothers, Dover and Glifford Schroeder; son-in-law, Ronnie Carter; step-sons, Elmer A., Erby Lee and John M. Kennedy.      
Audrey is survived by her three children, Jerry Lee Kennedy and wife, Barbara, Kenneth D. Kennedy and wife, Brenda and Frances Carter; grandchildren, Leanne Richardson and husband, Barry, Julie Frazier and husband, Edward, J. J. Rand and husband, Keith, Rhonda Ross and husband, Mark, Shandy Samaniego and husband, Brigido, Carlos Carter, Jami Carter and wife, Lindsey, Chris Kennedy and wife, Brandy and Jody Kennedy; 23 great-grandchildren and another due in July; sister, Bernell Dimousch of Brenham; brother, Roger Schroeder of Brenham; step-daughter-in-law, Judy Sims; step-daughters, Louthera Mayo and husband, Gene and Marcell Kennedy; and a number of nieces and nephews.
The community may visit blair-stubbs.com to sign the guest book or to leave a message of condolence.

Audrey Berdine Kennedy, 88, of Mexia passed away May 25, 2017 in Groesbeck. Funeral services was at 2 p.m., Sunday, May 28 at Blair-Stubbs Chapel with the Reverend Marcus Sheffield officiating. Interment followed in the Mexia Cemetery with Chris Kennedy, Jody Kennedy, Jack Richardson, Zack Richardson, Landen Frazier and Bryce Rand serving as pallbearers.
Visitation was with the family from 4-6 p.m., Saturday, at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home.
Audrey was born Oct. 25, 1928 in Independence to Willie and Millie Pohlmeyer Schroeder. She married her loving husband, Vernon Kennedy, on Jan. 12, 1946 and they were blessed with three children, Jerry, Kenneth and Frances. She lived in the Mexia area for 70 years, most of those years were in Forest Glade. Audrey was strong willed and a hard worker. She worked for the Mexia Textile Mill and retired from the Mexia State School.
Audrey enjoyed traveling, cooking, sewing and embroidering. She also enjoyed eating out with friends. She was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She especially enjoyed spending time with her great-grandchildren. Audrey was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church in Mexia.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Kennedy; brothers, Dover and Glifford Schroeder; son-in-law, Ronnie Carter; step-sons, Elmer A., Erby Lee and John M. Kennedy.      
Audrey is survived by her three children, Jerry Lee Kennedy and wife, Barbara, Kenneth D. Kennedy and wife, Brenda and Frances Carter; grandchildren, Leanne Richardson and husband, Barry, Julie Frazier and husband, Edward, J. J. Rand and husband, Keith, Rhonda Ross and husband, Mark, Shandy Samaniego and husband, Brigido, Carlos Carter, Jami Carter and wife, Lindsey, Chris Kennedy and wife, Brandy and Jody Kennedy; 23 great-grandchildren and another due in July; sister, Bernell Dimousch of Brenham; brother, Roger Schroeder of Brenham; step-daughter-in-law, Judy Sims; step-daughters, Louthera Mayo and husband, Gene and Marcell Kennedy; and a number of nieces and nephews.
The community may visit blair-stubbs.com to sign the guest book or to leave a message of condolence.

Tommy A. Guy, 87, died Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at home. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, June 3 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness in fairfield with Chet Foster officiating. Tommy was born March 23, 1930 in Ponca City, Okla. He was a retired printer and from the Heart of Texas Group Homes. He was a member of Kingdom Hall Jehovah’s Witness in fairfield.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son Tommy III, two brothers and one sister.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife Ida; three children Mary Jo of Mexia, Michael of Teague, and Carol Ann and husband Kerry of Teague; 10 grandchildren; 11 great grand children; and 3 great, great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials to Providence Hospice in Mexia and Wortham Cemetery Assn. in Wortham.

Marie Petery Henderson passed away May 27, 2017 in Mexia, Texas at the age of 84.  Graveside services will be 2 PM, Tuesday, May 30, 2017 in the Mexia Cemetery with Deacon Dwight Mahoney officiating.  A memorial service celebrating Marie’s life will be held later in the summer when her daughter, Linda, can be present. Linda has just returned to Germany after attending the service of her dad, Gerald Henderson.
Marie was born September 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.
Please visit www.blair-stubbs.com to sign the guest book or leave a message of condolence.

Joaquin Sandoval, 53, of Mexia passed away May 28, 2017 at Hillcrest Hospital in Waco. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, June 2 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Mexia with Father Justin Nguyen officiating. Interment will follow the service at Mexia Cemetery. Visitation will be held on from 6-7 p.m., Thursday at Corley-Porter Funeral Home with a Rosary to begin at 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Joaquin was born Aug. 16, 1963 in Mexico to Marcelino Sandoval and Ma. Cenaida Martinez. He is survived by his wife, Basiliki J. Vazquez; daughter, Dulce Sandoval; grand baby, Gustavo Angel Feregrino; son-in-law, Gustavo Feregrino; family by heart, Chrisi Porter and Sharon and Buddy Copeland; brothers, Javier Sandoval, Jose Luis Sandoval and Moises Sandoval; sisters, Maria Jesus Sandoval and Bertha Sandoval and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Gustavo Feregrino, Alejandro Valenzuela, Luis Valenzuela, Alejandro Feregrino, Leonardo Feregrino and Martin Feregrino.
An online quest book is available at corleyporterfuneralhome.com and by selecting the Joaquin Sandoval obituary.
Corley-Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Betty Elizabeth Dabney, 72, ascended into heaven on May 29, 2017 from St. Catherine’s Hospice in Waco with her daughter, Tammy Swift, by her side. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Friday, June 2 at Blair-Stubbs Chapel. Interment will follow in the LaSalle Cemetery with William Thomas Dabney, III, Benny Ray Murphy, Sean Ridge, Jory Wayne Walpole, James Zebley and Kerry Ward serving as pallbearers.
Visitation with the family will be 5-7 p.m., Thursday, at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home.
Betty was born Feb. 11, 1945 in Midway to Amos Jackson Caldwell and Ida Mae West. Betty shared a large family of numerous brothers and sisters, which whom some now rest with her. She was also preceded in death by her parents and beloved husband, William Thomas Dabney, Sr.
Betty is survived by her children, Tammy Swift and significant other, Georgina Abbott, Virginia Dabney, Belinda Gail Jenkins all of Mexia and William Dabney, Jr. and wife, Paula of Wortham; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Betty was family oriented, warm and kind hearted and a stranger to no one, but a true friend to many. She was a devoted wife and mother to her one and only child, Tammy LaGayle Swift, who was the light of her life. 
Betty was a hard worker and a strong-willed person who fought to survive. She was a woman with so much character that everyone loved her just as she loved them. 
The community may visit blair-stubbs.com to sign the guest book or leave a message of condolence.

Jerry Timothy Hudson was born in Mexia on May 29, 1970. At the age 46 he lost his life on May 15, 2017 at 1 a.m. in Oklahoma City, Okla.
He leaves behind his son, Caleb Jeremy Hudson of Mexia; wife Trinka Sorenson of Mexia; Debbie West of Oklahoma; sister Debra Hudson Clawson of Mexia; brother Paul Hudson of Mexia; brother-in-law Larry Weatherford of Waco; nieces: Bekki (Boo-boo) Clawson of Mexia, Selena Lopez of Groesbeck, Hannah Hudson of Mexia; nephews: Charles (Chucky) Clawson Jr. of Groesbeck, David Hudson of Mexia, Matthew Hudson of Mexia; aunts: Peggy and Charles Wilson of Manor, Peggy and Ira Massengil of Gatesville; uncle Thomas and Dorothy Hudson of Gatesville; and many cousins.
Tim was proceded in death by beloved grandparents Alvis Dean Sikes, Sylvia Hanna Sikes of Mexia; mother Nelda Jo Sikes Hudson of Mexia; father Jerry Hudson of Groesbeck; sister JoDanna (Jodee) Hudson of Mexia; and nephew Jeremy Glen Weatherford of Mexia.
Viewing will be on Saturday, June 3 at Emmanuel Funeral Home in Teague.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m., Sunday, June 4 at Kings Cemetery in Thorton. Pall Bearers are Terry Adams Sr., Davy Isham, Billy Bond, David Hudson, Matthew Hudson, and Charles Calwson Jr.

The Angelic Hosts came for Sarah Louise Morton on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at her residence in Fairfield among loving family and devoted friends. Viewing was held Friday, May 26 from 6-8 p.m. in the Moore’s Angelic Funeral Chapel. Funeral Services were held Saturday, May 27 at 12 noon in the First United Methodist Church, 201 S,. Mount Street, Fairrfield with the Reverend Conrell Lockett officiating and Elder Anthony Taylor, Sr., Eulogist. Interment was in the Sholoh Cemetery, 1410 FM 489 East, Oakwood.
Sarah was the eighth child of Frank and Alice Morton and was born in Fairfield.  She grew up in Wilson Chapel Community and attended Butler Schools from 1968 until integration in 1971 where she then graduated Fairfield High School in 1981. 
Sarah was baptized in The Saint Hill Church Of God In Christ by Elder Anthony Taylor, Sr. in 2009. She attended MCC where she received a registered nurse’s degree and later attended The University Of Texas at Arliington where she received a Bachelor of Science Degree In Nursing in 2004. She married Billy Joe Jones, Jr. No children were born to this union.
She was employed by HL&P, Jewett and was surgical head nurse for Fairfield Memorial Hospital which changed to East Texas Medical Center and now Freestone Medical Center.
Among the organizations that she held membership was The Tinity Star Arts Council. Her hobbies included fishing, cooking, and traveling. Sarah went on mission trips to Africa three times and once to Peru.
Sarah was preceded in death by her mother: Alice Mae Morton. 
Those left to cherish her memory most, her father: Frank Morton, Sr., Fairfield; Brothers: Everett Morton, Oakwood; Wayne Morton, Sr. and wife, Fannettie, Dallas; Frank Morton, Jr., and wife Muriel; Robert Morton and wife Dorothy; and Reggie Morton, Sr.  all of Fairfield; Sisters: Ruby Gatson and husband Tyree, Jr.; Cynthia Jarmon and husband Billie Jr.; and Alma McShan, all of Fairfield; Aunts: Mary Lampkin, Gwendolyn Ables and Bonnie Grover; Uncles: Victor Earl Morton, George Morton, Willis Jerry Vernon, and  Joe Vernon; Special Friends: Michelle German, Paula Hoskins, Evelyn Ransom, and Eva Rischer; A host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Moore’s Angelic Funeral Home, 406 Monroe Street, Teague provided the professional services to the Morton family. Community may visit mooresangelicfuneralhome.com to sign the guestbook and light a candle.

Evelyn Tackitt, 97, of Wortham passed away June 5, 2017 at the Teague Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, June 8 at the First Baptist Church Wortham with Steve Watson officiating. Interment will follow the services at Wortham Cemetery. Visitation with the family present will be Wednesday evening 6-8 p.m. at Corley-Porter Chapel in Wortham.
Evelyn was born April 5, 1920 in Currie to Mark Clifton and Willie McCullough Woodruff. She was retired from food service at Mexia State School. Following her retirement she continued helping others in any way that she could. She was a faithfull member of First Baptist Church Wortham and will be greatly missed by all that knew her.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, R.C. Tackitt; brothers, Bert Woodruff and Mark Clifton Woodruff, Jr. and wife, Louise. Evelyn is survived by her son, Robert Tackitt and wife Jeannette of Wortham; granddaughters, Cindi Lin Lansford, Julie Tackitt and Robin Martine Tackitt; great grandchildren, Martin Cole Tackitt, Katie Lansford, Rebecca “Becca” Lansford, Hallie Airheart and Kellie Jo Airheart and sister-in-law, Bobbie Woodruff.
Pallbearers will be John Tacker, Bo Martin, Cole Tackitt, Andy Keathley, Paul Dunn and Mike Lansford. Honorary Pallbearer will be Dwight Cherry.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the First Baptist Church Wortham.
An online quest book is available at corleyporterfuneralhome.com and by selecting the Evelyn Tackitt obituary.
Corley-Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

On Dec. 9, 1931, a baby daughter was born to Mose S. Reynolds and Alma Callies Reynolds in Springfield. She was named Floyce Alma, and she was the third of eight children: Mose Jr., Maudell (Wallace), Aaron, Theresa (Davis), Clarence, Francis (Melton), and LaOlive. Floyce attended Canaan Baptist Church as a youth, and was a student at Kate Long Elementary until the family relocated to Bay City.
Floyce would go on to complete high school and earn her cosmetology license in Kansas City, Kan. When she returned to Texas, she was employed as a hair stylist when she met and married Mr. Nelie Gordon, Jr. To this union, two children were born – Sherry Darlene Gordon (Baker) and Nelie (Neal) Gordon, III.
Floyce continued to own and operate a beauty salon for many years in Mexia. She joined Lanza Chapel United Methodist Church where she met and married Mr. Woodie Hue Warren. They both transferred their membership to St. Luke United Methodist Church when Lanza and Jones Chapel merged.
Floyce was a high-spirited woman with an infectious laugh, who loved entertaining her family and friends. She sought beauty in everything and everywhere. Her many hobbies included sewing, gardening, cooking/baking, listening to music, and watching movies.
Floyce eventually returned to Canaan Baptist Church, and she remained a devout Christian who proclaimed Jesus as her personal Lord and savior to all whom she encountered.
Floyce was preceded in death by her parents, her siblings, and her husband. She leaves to cherish her memory: her children - Sherry Baker (Willie Roy Smith – Fiancé) and Neal Gordon III (Cynthia); grandchildren - Jimia L. Baker, Jimmy L. Baker, Jr., Marcus D. Gordon (Juliette), Clayton O. Gordon (Lauren), and Ashley N. Gordon; great-grandchildren - Jaylon J. Baker, Holli Gordon, and Leo Gordon. In addition, Floyce leaves behind a host of nieces and nephews, all of whom she dearly loved, as well as other relatives and close friends.
Reflections and refreshments will be served at 10:30 a.m. before the memorial service at 11 a.m., on Saturday, June 17 at St. Luke United Methodist Church, 405 S. Belknap Street, Mexia. Flowers/plants may be sent to Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home, 605 S. McKinney, Mexia.  Family requesting casual dress (wear comfortable clothes, it’s not an all-black attire). For keepsake memories can be posted on website http://memorialwebsites.legacey.com/FloyceAlmaWarren/Homepage.aspx
Community may visit blair-stubbs.com to sign the guest book or leave a message of condolence.

James Stanley Hardison, of Groesbeck, passed away at his home on Monday, June 12, 2017, at age 68.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 14 in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel, with the Reverend Bill Sutton, of the Oletha Baptist Church, officiating and Mary Smith of the First United Methodist Church of Teague giving the eulogy. Angie Hardison Patterson will be the vocalist along with other music and videos. Joyce Arabie will sing at the graveside. Burial will follow in the Lost Prairie Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Timothy Hardison, Jacob Hardison, Kristopher Wright, Sherif Hanna, Earnest Smith, Donald Harvey, Bill Sutton and Virgil Summers. Honorary pallbearers were Joshua Hanna, Luke Hanna, and Ethan Wright.
James was born Nov. 9, 1948 to James Garvis (Cheesie) Hardison and Esta Mae Sims Hardison in Groesbeck. He graduated from Groesbeck High School in the Class of 1967, and then attended Navarro Jr. College and Sam Houston State University.
James married the love of his life, Dani Hardison, on Nov. 23, 1992 in Monte Vista, Colo. They spent fifteen years traveling the United States with their camping buddies, Earnest Smith and his wife. While traveling, he saw many sights and created many wonderful memories. James thoroughly enjoyed spending his spare time with his family and friends, and fishing. He had an avid love of music especially Southern Gospel.
He worked for many years for Limestone County Road and Bridge, then made a career move to Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, where he worked for fourteen years. He then began a career with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, where he worked until 2013, when he retired after 20 years of service. During retirement, he found many things to keep him occupied, even so, until he returned to work for the prison in 2015. In 2017, he retired again with a total of 22 years of service.
James was preceded in death by his parents, James (Cheesie) and Esta Mae Hardison, and his brother-in-law, Kimbell Hughes.
He is survived by his wife, Dani Hardison; daughter and son-in-law, Angela and David Patterson of Groesbeck; daughter and son-in-law, Christine and Sherif Hanna of Justin; son and daughter-in-law, Jack and Tiffany Hardison of Kosse; step-son, Stacy Wright and his wife Mykle Ann of Teague; step-son, Jody Wright and his wife Julie of Corsicana; sister, Brenda Hughes of Groesbeck. He also has fourteen grandchildren: Timothy Hardison, Jacob Hardison, Kaitlyn Hardison, Josh Hanna, Luke Hanna, Jessica Winsor, Madeline Wright, Maggie Wright, Kristopher Wright, Ethan Wright, Keeley Wright, Lacey Geddie, Lexia Geddie, and Ian Wright; and two great grandchildren, Jason Winsor and Elizabeth Winsor.
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Doris I. Meredith, 90, of Dawson, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2017 in Corsicana. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, June 17 at Wade Funeral Chapel in Hubbard with the Reverend Jake Ward officiating. Interment will be at 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 20 at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m. before the services on Saturday at the funeral home.
Doris was born Jan. 11, 1927 in Omaha, Neb. and at the age of two moved to Hazlehurst, Miss. where she lived through her college years. She then moved to Texas where she met and married James B. Meredith in Fort Worth. Most of her work career was in the oil business and she served as a vice-president at one of the companies where she worked.
She followed her husband with his work career for over 40 years going from Fort Worth, to Irving, Lubbock, Dallas, Denver, Colorado, Franklin, Michigan and finally Plano. In 1999, they settled down at the Eldorado Ranch near Dawson. Doris was a church pianist and started out playing in her home church while in high school and played in many other churches throughout the years including First United Methodist Church of Dawson where she was a longtime member.
Doris was preceded in death by her mother, Mollie Kinnebrew King and step-father, Everett C. King.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, James Meredith of Dawson; son, Tom Meredith and wife Cleo and daughter, Allison of McKinney; daughter, Lea Wolff and husband, Steve and daughter, Lexi of San Antonio and a special cousin, Dorothy Brownlee of Jackson, Miss. and several other extended family members and many friends.
Family and guests may sign the memorial guestbook for Doris at wadefuneralhome.net.
Arrangements by Wade Funeral Home, Hubbard.

Randall Walton Bryan born May 27, 1934 in Coolidge to Margaret Walton Bryan and William Fred Bryan went to be with the Lord on June 21, 2017. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Saturday, June 24 at the First Baptist Church with the Reverend Marcus Sheffield officiating.
Visitation with the family will be from 1–2 p.m., Saturday, at the First Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, and the love of his live for 62 years, Jo Franklin Bryan; daughter, Vikki Bryan Gibson and husband, Albert Austin Gibson; sons, Bradley Walton Bryan and wife, Shelby Jean Bryan and Gerald Scott Bryan and wife, Tracey Jill Bryan; and grandchildren, Bryan Quinton Glass, Melisa Ann Noland, Taylor James Bryan, Marshall McKenzie Bryan and Samuel Donavan Bryan.
A complete obituary will be in Saturday’s edition of The Mexia News.
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James “Micky” Michael Brooks, 63, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Saturday June 10, 2017 at Massachusetts General Hospital. He was surrounded by family and friends throughout his last days.
He is survived by his wife Shelley Brooks of Nantucket, Mass.; six children, Emily and Sudie Wije, Julie Brooks, Elizabeth Brooks and Christopher Goodwin, Samantha Hartt Brooks, Colin and Ashley Brooks, and Bonnie Brooks and their mother Sara Brooks of Wortham. He also leaves behind four step-children, Pam and Greg Lawrence, Colleen and Eric Ward, Jeff Cronan, and Shannon and Patrick Considine; his sister, Theresa and Michael Molinski; as well as a multitude of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and close friends.
Micky is preceded in death by his mother and father, Leroy and Josephine Brooks; his in-laws, Robert Charles and Helen Thompson; his brother, Charles Anthony Brooks; and nephew, Glynn Franklin Jr.
Micky was born on Aug. 6, 1953 in Houston. He ventured to Wortham later in life and became a rancher. He met Shelley in 2000 and they married in 2004. Micky became a resident of Nantucket, Mass. while maintaining his ranch, “Blue Ridge” in Wortham. He enjoyed his alone time with his land and equipment, but his fondest memories were made with his kids, grandkids, and wife.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 25 at Corley-Porter Funeral Home in Mexia. In lieu of flowers, the family is suggesting donations be made to the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge in Dallas or Boston, Mass. The Hope Lodge provides housing at no cost for patients receiving nearby cancer treatments. Micky was housed at The Hope Lodge in Boston during his first battle with pancreatic cancer in 2011.
An online quest book is available at www.corleyporterfuneralhome.com and by selecting the James Michael Brooks obituary.
Corley-Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.