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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Guillermo Luna of Groesbeck passed away Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017 at his home.
Visitation and rosary were held from 6-9 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 6 at the Groesbeck Funeral Home with a Rosary being recited at 7 p.m.
Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 7 in St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mexia with the Reverend Justin Nguyen officiating. Burial will follow at Faulkenberry Cemetery.
Guillermo was born June 25, 1929 in San Felipe, Guanajuato to Anastacio and Placida Luna. He moved to Groesbeck where he worked for Hobbs Bonded Fibers for 20 plus years until his retirement at age 60.
He is preceded in death by both parents and two sons, Rosario Luna and Lupe Luna.
Guillermo is survived by his wife, Antonia Luna; sons, Raul Luna of Groesbeck and Valentin Luna of Groesbeck and daughters, Ana Calvillo of Mexia and Juana Luna Barco of Mexico; 23 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.

Mary Lu Gibson Harju passed away Sept. 4, 2017 at the Fort Walton Beach Medical Center in Florida. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 9 in the Coolidge Cemetery Chapel with Mr. Richard Williams officiating.
Visitation with the family was from 5-6 p.m., Friday, at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home in Mexia.
Mary Lu was born Sept. 19, 1932 in Coolidge to Cyrus M. and Mary Esther Turner Gibson. She enjoyed being raised in Coolidge and always loved her family, friends and memories made there.
She is survived by her beloved husband of more than 62 years, Flip and children, Lori and Clark who will miss her dearly and treasured cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
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Bessie Fay Lively Wadle, 80, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother died on Sept. 1, 2017 in Katy.
Bessie was born in Teague on Sept. 17, 1936 to James P. Lively and Lorandus (French) Lively.
Bessie graduated from Mexia High School where she was elected to the National Honor Society, graduating in 1955 at age 18. She had no interest in a BS or BA, but was very interested in an MRS. which she attained one week later on June 3, 1955 by marrying Larry Wadle and remained his wife for 62 years until her death. Bessie and Larry were high school sweethearts for several years prior to marriage. They both worked while Larry finished his junior and senior years at the University of Texas at Austin. Their first child, Lanny, was born in August 1957 as Larry finished college. She then became a full-time mother and homemaker for life, in which she excelled. Sherry was born in Mexia in January 1959; Michelle in June 1960 and Kelly in August 1961, both in Houston, when Bessie accomplished her goal of having four children. After college, they moved to Los Angeles, Calif. and only lived there for six months before they moved to Houston in August 1958. After eight years in Houston, they moved to New Jersey for three years and then back to Houston. In 1980, they moved to London, England for three years and, again back to the Houston/Katy area until now. She loved living in different cities and loved to travel. Bessie and her whole family traveled in 48 states and she and Larry also visited 80 countries and all seven continents. 
Bessie was preceded in death by her father, mother and granddaughter Maura Wadle. 
She is survived by her husband Larry, her son Lanny and wife Jaye Jaye; daughter Sherry Parsons; daughter Michelle Evans and husband Ken; and Kelly Davis and husband Bob; seven grandchildren Crystal Evans; L. C. Wadle; Kenny Evans and wife Sally and great granddaughter Kate; John Wadle; Maureen Davis; Payton Parsons and wife Amber; and Paul Parsons.  She is survived by three sisters Opal Partch, Ruby Masters, Jessie Yarbrough and one brother James Ray Lively, and several nieces, nephews, cousins and aunts.
Bessie had three goals in life: to love and help her husband in any way possible; to love and raise her children and give of herself to them in any way needed; and take nothing for herself.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Mexia since childhood.
Although ill and in extreme pain for the last 10 years of her life, she hid it from view as best she could. She is now pain free and in the hands of the Lord.
The family received friends and relatives from 5 until 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 8, at Katy Funeral Home, 23350 Kingsland Blvd in Katy.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Sept. 15 at the First Baptist Church, 500 E. Carthage Street in Mexia.
Pallbearers will be grandchildren L. C. Wadle, Kenny Evans, John Wadle, Payton Parsons, Paul Parsons and son-in-law Ken Evans.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, P.O. Box 4464, Houston, TX  77210-4464.
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Patricia “Pat” J. McGee passed away, Sept. 8, 2017, in Waco at the age of 78. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Monday, Sept. 11 at Blair-Stubbs Chapel with Bro. Eddie Hayworth officiating. Interment was in the Point Enterprise Cemetery.
Pat was born June 27, 1939 in Dallas. She was a graduate of Teague High School and of UT Tyler, where she received a bachelor’s degree. Pat married her loving husband, Jerry McGee, on July 21, 1956 in Point Enterprise. She retired from the Mexia State School after many years of service as a computer tech.
Pat was a wonderful, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother; family was a priority and everyone knew they could count on her when there was a need. She was a sweet, caring person who always looked out for others and put everyone else first. She was a faithful Christian and member of the Point Enterprise Baptist Church.
Pat also enjoyed traveling. Colorado was her favorite place to visit.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Alan McGee; and brothers, Marvin and Donald Barton.
Pat is survived by her devoted husband of 61 years, Jerry McGee; son, Lane McGee; daughter, Teresa Wright and husband, Steve; grandchildren, Christopher Wright, Andrea Wright, Gretchen Montgomery, Jayson Wright and Michael McGee; great-grandchildren, Jeffery Hensel, Aimee Hensel, Spencer Vanderschot, Alexis Vanderschot, Venice McGee, Mahaya McGee and Lucy McGee; great-great-grandchild, Amelia Avera; sister-in-law, Louise Barton; and nieces, Sonya Meade and Jill Bounds.
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Gerald Wayne Cobb was born to Wayne Vernon Cobb and Sibyl Lee (Butler) Cobb in San Antonio on Sept. 9, 1943. He went to Waco schools and joined the Air Force at age 17.  His mother had to give her permission, by signing for him to join, as he was underage. He served as a medic from 1960 to 1965.
He married Georgia Leona Glidewell on Dec. 31, 1961. Their two daughters were born in Tacoma, Wash. while they were in the service. Once back in Texas, they, and their growing family, lived in several different cities from the Red River, to Houston and back to Central Texas. After retirement, Gerald and Georgia began raising their grandson, Tyler. He was and is their pride and joy.
After the service, he got on with the MKT (Katy) Railroad with the help of his uncle, Wilburn Cobb. He started at the bottom and worked his way up to the Superintendent of Rules before retirement. He then worked for the Federal Railroad Administration/Department of Transportation, as an agent/inspector and retired in 2004. He had a total of 39 years of service with the railroads.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Georgia Cobb of Mexia; daughters, Lori Ann Evers and husband Robert of Waco; Sherri Lorraine Cobb and Lee Bain of Waco; sons, Christopher Wayne Cobb and Angie Pendleton of Waco and Randy Lynn Cobb and Maegan Darby of Mexia; grandchildren: Christopher Evers, Nichol Evers Chambers, Tony Bain, Stacy Cobb, Avery Herring, Lee O’Pry, Christan Cobb, Camryn Cobb, Ashley Sims, Tyler Cobb, Brooke Stewart, Aubrey Cobb, and Grayson Cobb; sisters, Stormie Jo McKeown and husband Jimmy of Robinson and Dana Sue Hughes of Farmersville; brothers-in-law, Al Glidewell of Eddy and Mel Glidewell and wife, Pam, of Robinson; and many beloved nieces and nephews.
Cobb’s hobbies included painting (and designing artwork for several places), gardening, fishing, restoring old cars and showing his 1935 Ford 3-window coupe with the Lone Star Muscle Car Club of Waco. He enjoyed attending NHRA Drag Racing with Sherri, Lee and Chris. He loved watching John Wayne movies, Trump, eating the hottest peppers to be found, having coffee at Whataburger with friends, enjoying a Whataburger double-double with lots of jalapenos, gingerbread cookies, and Blue Bell ice cream. He always looked forward to family poker games with his sons-in-law and brothers-in-law and friends. Over the years, he rescued and found homes for hundreds of abandoned cats and kittens. He was known to the family as “Papa Gato”.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Sibyl Cobb; his in-laws Alfred and Flora Glidewell; brother-in-law Charles Hughes; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Mr. Cobb passed away Sept. 7, 2017 in Mexia at the age of 73. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 16 at Blair-Stubbs Chapel in Mexia with the Reverend Marcus Sheffield officiating. There will be a visitation with the family at the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall following the service.
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Danny Lee Guthrie passed away Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017 in Whitney at the age of 72. A Memorial Service with Military Honors will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 16 in the Plummer Cemetery with Mr. James Hawkins officiating.
Danny was born April 26, 1945 in Mexia to Lester and Vera (Sterling) Guthrie. He was known for being a great father and a hardworking man.  His gentleness in nature and a compassion for people served him well as a truck driver for many years.
Danny also enjoyed motorcycles and spending time with family and close friends. He proudly served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. Among many of his accomplishments was serving as a heavy equipment mechanic and operator in Vietnam and also earning marksmanship badges with a sharpshooter rifle M-14 and expert rifle M-16.
Danny is survived by his wife, Gayla Guthrie, daughters, Melissa White, Tina Collins, Stephanie Guthrie and Tiffany Guthrie; son, Christopher Guthrie; and a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, siblings and cousins.
He is reunited with his parents, Lester and Vera (Sterling) Guthrie; daughter Virginia Guthrie and son-in-law, Jason Collins. May he rest in peace forever more.
Danny’s family would like to express their sincere appreciation to cousins, Rick and Teresa Price, for their loving support and help during this time.
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Nancy Juliette (Alewine) Bradley passed away on Sept. 12, 2017 at Baylor Scott and White Hospital in McKinney following a stroke, at the age of 87. Funeral services were held on Friday, Sept. 15 at Calvary Baptist Church with the Reverend Shane Norcross and Rev. Rick Gray officiating. Interment followed at the Shiloh Cemetery with Bill Groth, Tommy Vaughan, Bobby Jack Liles, Ray Erlinger, Jereme Joseph, and Richard Bundy serving as pallbearers. Visitation with the family was held on Thursday, Sept. 14 at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home.
Juliette was born on July 30, 1930 in Freestone. She worked at Safeway for many years in the Meat Department, and retired when the Mexia store closed. She later retired from the Heart of Texas/Blackland Community Group Homes in 1999.
Juliette was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church where she served during the years as a Sunday School teacher, choir member, Vacation Bible School worker, and prayer warrior. She lived many years in the Shiloh Community where she was active in the Shiloh Baptist Church. Juliette loved the Lord, and began each day with reading her Bible and praying. She was a cheerful giver and supported many ministries that were a blessing to her.
Juliette was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was an excellent cook, and loved to bake pies and cakes and share them with friends and family. Juliette enjoyed sewing and made numerous Cathedral Window quilts. Family and friends were very important to her, and she loved spending time with them.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Marion Riley and Arniel (Samford) Alewine of Mexia; and siblings, Nola Scott, Oda Herring, Bertha Brown, Effie Robinson, Dessie Carter, Jimmie Taylor, Adrain Alewine, Emery Alewine, Wilmer Alewine, and Charles Alewine.
She is survived by her daughters, Marilyn Ashley and husband, Harlan of Copeville, Nancy  Bundy and husband, Dennis of Mexia; grandchildren, Gwenn Erlinger and husband, Ray of Frisco, Monica Joseph and husband, Jereme of Argyle, Richard Bundy of Dallas, Ray Ashley of Farmersville, Chad Ashley and wife, Tonya of Savoy, and Brian Ashley of Rowlett; great-grandchildren, Rileigh Marsh, Rachel Erlinger, Bridgette Joseph, Brian Joseph, Lauren Hoodenpyle, Ben Ashley, Nathan Ashley, Leslie Ashley, Landon Ashley, Kayley Ashley, Brendan Ashley and Brody Ashley; four great-great grandchildren; brother-in-law, Ray Taylor; sister-in-law, Ollidene Alewine; and numerous nieces and nephews.
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Terry Lee Toole, 60 of Mexia, was called home by his Lord and Savior on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, embraced by loving family and friends. A Memorial Service is scheduled for 11 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 21 at First United Methodist Church, 420 Walnut St., Teague. Cremation are in the care of The Neptune Society, Fort Worth.
Terry was born in Houston to Joe Hampton Toole and Kay Hunter Toole on Jan. 3, 1957. He graduated from Caprock High School, Amarillo. After continuing his education in journeyman classes he spent most of his adult life working for utility companies, working his way up to high voltage Lead Lineman. Terry was dedicated to his job and really enjoyed it. After retiring he started a cow, calf operation.
Terry loved serving the Lord and in the Lions Club and volunteering when friends, neighbors or even strangers who needed help.
His survivors include Karen his wife of 13 years, a son Zachary, daughter Kayana, parents Kay and Joe, brother Dennis and his wife Carol, Joy and Preston Fry and nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

Peter George Jokola passed away, Sept. 14, 2017 at his home in Mexia at the age of 74. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 20 at the Mexia VFW.
Peter was born Aug. 14, 1943 in Westmoreland County, Pa. to Peter and Helen Krivokucha Jokola. He was a professional musician, rancher, worked for a petroleum company for several years and owned a sandblasting company prior to retirement.
Peter’s love for music and singing began at a very young age, and eventually lead to a career.  He made numerous records and traveled all over the world singing; he could sing in 20 different languages. During this time, like most young artist, he sowed a few wild oats prior to settling down.  While living in California, he met a man from the Mexia area that wanted to sell his ranch in Honest Ridge. Peter bought it sight unseen as he was ready for a change in his life. 
He enjoyed raising cattle and all that went with farming and country living. He was also an avid golfer.  Peter had an outgoing personality and made friends wherever he went.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Evie Rapaich and Dorothy Hewlefon.
Peter is survived by his significant other, Nancy Margaret Morrow of Mexia; daughter, Mia Lynn Doig of California; four grandchildren; brother, Bob Jokola; and longtime friend, Sandra Leggett.
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Love Masters McMillan, 96, of San Antonio, formerly of Mart, passed away on Aug. 26, 2017 at the Arden Park Assisted Living Home in San Antonio.
Love was born on Aug. 19, 1921, in Frosa, in Limestone County to Chester and Delila (McKenzie) Masters. She was their youngest daughter and last surviving child. Love was the granddaughter of John Henry and Josephine (Martin) McKenzie, pioneer settlers of the Ben Hur Community, and Mason H. and Mattie (Harveston) Masters, pioneer settlers of the Davis Prairie Community.
Love lived through the Great Depression, during which she worked on the family farm to help feed family, friends, and hungry strangers who passed by the family home looking for work.  
On June 4, 1946, she married Tommy M. McMillan and moved to Mart, where she lived until she moved to San Antonio in 2012 to live closer to her son, Tommy Owens, and his family. Early in their marriage, Love and Tommy operated the Sinclair Service Station and store in Mart; they lived in a small apartment above the store. For many years, Love and Tommy delivered the Waco Tribune and Dallas Morning Newspapers to the entire city of Mart.
Love was a great cook and she also liked to sew, knit, crochet and quilt; she made many beautiful items which her family will always cherish. She was an avid reader and also enjoyed doing family history research and scrapbooked several beautiful books complete with pictures.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Tommy M. McMillan; her parents; her sisters, Karon Folley, Carmen Young, Nina Gamble, Irene Vestal, Jewell Steele; and her brothers, Mason, McKenzie, and Fred Masters.
She is survived by her son, Tommy Owens McMillan, and his wife, Judy, of San Antonio; granddaughter, Tara Adam, and husband, Eric, of San Antonio; grandson, Kyle, of Austin; and her precious great-granddaughter, Julia Adam, also of San Antonio. She is also survived by brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Grady and Iola McMillan of Ben Hur, Truman and Joyce McMillan of Marlin, and Lawrence McMillan of Llano; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 23 at the Mart Community Center, 800 E. Navarro Street, Mart. The Reverend Amy Anderson will officiate. A reception will follow the memorial service.

The Angelic Hosts came for Minister Ruzy Hall, 89 years old, on Sept. 17, 2017 at his residence in Mexia among loving family and devoted friends.
Viewing will be held Friday, Sept. 22 from 1-7 p.m. in Moore’s Angelic Chapel. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Sept. 23 at 11 a.m. in the First Baptist Church, 500 East Carthage Street, Mexia with the Reverend Gregory Horn officiating and Superintendent Don Manning, Eulogist. Interment will be in the Cedar Hill Cemetery, West State Hwy 84, Mexia. Moore’s Angelic Funeral Home, 406 Monroe Street, Teague is serving the Hall Family. 
Hall, the second child of Henry Hall and Lois Banks Hall, was born in Freestone County on Nov. 30, 1927. Hall grew up in Salem and Palestine communities. He accepted Christ as his personal Lord and Savior in 1954 under the minister of Elder A.L. Reaves. Hall served as the YPWW (Young People Willing Workers) president for many years at Tucker Church of God in Christ in the Tucker community.
Hall accepted a call to ministry July 1961. He laster served as assistant pastor under the leadership of Elder Reaves at Tucker COGIC.
In 1969, Minister Hall moved to Mexia where he became a member and served at Salvation Lighthouse Church COGIC under the leadership of Elder L. Cameron. He later served under the leaderships of Elder E.L. Baptist, Elder T.R. McLeymore and Supt. L.J. manning. Hall continued his membership at Salvation Lighthouse under the leadership of Pastor Don Manning until his death.
Hall was a WWII veteran and was active in the Mexia community.
Minister Hall is preceded in death by his mother Lois Banks Hall; father Henry Hall; sisters: Victoria Majors and Daisy Micheaux; brother Willie Fred Johnson; and daughter Bernice Darden.
He is survived by sisters: Culetta (husband Lonnie) Micheaux, Dossie Jackson, Gloria Jackson; brother W.J. Johnson; sons: Cecil (wife Dorothy) Hall, Jerry (Carolyn) Hall, Terry Hall, Claudell (Venoya) Hall and Ruzy Hall, Jr.; daughter Regina (Jerry) Noble; host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
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