Graveside services for Jeffrey Lynn Steen, Jr. will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov.  4 at Old Union Cemetery in Limestone County. Bro. Darrell Beggs will officiate. 

Visitation will be held on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at Bowers Funeral Home in Teague. 

Mr. Steen passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 1 at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Waco.

He was born on Feb. 8, 1964, in Teague and lived in Teague all of his life. He married Amanda on Jan. 28, 1983, and shared over thirty-three years of marriage together. Jeff worked at Leon’s Garage in Teague for some thirty years as a mechanic. He could fix anything and enjoyed tinkering on things in his shop including building model airplanes. Mr. Steen loved taking trips to the beach, hunting and fishing. Everyone that knew Jeff loved him and he brought joy to his friends and family. 

He is survived by his wife, Amanda Steen of Teague; four children, Jason Kevin Steen of Teague, Samantha Lynn Steen of Nolanville, Hallie Rochelle Sanders, and Jeffrey Lynn Steen, III both of Mexia; one granddaughter, Jacie Lane Steen; his mother, Willie Lea Freeman and husband Ron of Groesbeck; two sisters, Leann Conner and husband Ty and Michelle Bowers all of Teague; one brother, Todd Freeman and  wife Kim of Kosse; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 

Mr. Steen was preceded in death by his father, Jeffrey Lynn Steen, Sr.; his maternal grandparents, Willie and  Lizzie Duke; and his paternal grandparents, Jack and Cleo Steen. 

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Charles William “Will” Frazier, III., of Coolidge, passed away in Waco on November 6, 2016 at the age of 45. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 9 at the First Baptist Church in Mexia with the Reverend Mike Smith, of Outreach Ministries in Coolidge, officiating. Interment will follow in the Coolidge Cemetery. Bob Pranger, V.J. Gupta, Miguel Gonzales, Randy Hughes, Polo Mora, Abel Salazar, Javier Lopez and Jeff Lincoln will serve as pallbearers. The Frazier & Frazier Crew will serve as honorary pallbearers.

Visitation with the family will be 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home.

Will was born in Galveston on June 14, 1971 to Charles William Frazier, Jr. and Deborah Anderson Frazier. He had been a resident of Coolidge for the past 17 years and employed as General Manager of Frazier & Frazier Foundry, a job he thoroughly enjoyed.

Will’s love for the Lord and his family was exemplified in the way he lived his life. His life revolved around his family; his wife and son were his inspirations, just as he was to them, his parents, siblings and all who knew him. Will had an outgoing personality and an extraordinary sense of humor. His wittiness and sense of humor prevailed even throughout his courageous battle with cancer.

Will was serving on the Coolidge ISD School Board, prior to his illness. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Coolidge and attended Outreach Ministries of Coolidge. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing and boating with his friends.    

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Will Anderson and Margaret Harris; and paternal grandfather, Charles W. Frazier, Sr.

Will is survived by his loving wife, Irene Frazier of Coolidge; son, Charlie Frazier of Coolidge; parents, Chuck and Deborah Frazier of Coolidge; twin sister, Angie Gradisar and husband, Damian of Pueblo West, Co; brother, Clint Frazier and wife, Leslie of Helena, Okla.;  paternal grandmother Blanche Frazier of Coolidge; a number of aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

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Juana Garay passed away, November 6, 2016, at her home in Mexia at the age of 85. Funeral services will be 12 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 10 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Interment will follow in the Mexia Cemetery. Anselmo Garay, Johnathan Garay, John Paul Lopez, Adrian Torrez, Jesse Garay and Rigoberto Castro will serve as pallbearers.

Visitation with the family will be 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home with Rosary at 7 p.m.

Juana was born in El Tigre Villanueve Zacatecas, Mexico to Jostenes Jimenez Tinado and Inez Frias. She had been a resident of Mexia for several years and was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

Juana was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother, her family was her pride and joy. She was strong in her faith. She enjoyed cooking (was a great cook), crocheting, sewing and loved flower gardening, especially, roses.

Juana is survived by her loving children, Simona Jimenez, Esperanza Gomez, Olga Torrez, Martha Lopez, Anselmo Garay, Hortencia Castro and Sonia Garay; grandchildren, Johnathan Garay, Candy Robles, John Paul Lopez, Daisey Gonzalez, Alejandra Lopez, Jesse Garay, Freddie Garay, David Torrez, Adrian Torrez, Cindy Torrez, Zulema Castro, Rigoberto Castro, Maximino Castro, Jr. Junior Gomez, Apolinar Gomez, Saturnino Jimenez, Jr., Fabian Jimenez, Corina Jimenez and Lucia Jimenez; and siblings, Jose Roman of Groesbeck, Emilia Reyes of Mexia and Angela Del Real of Mexico.

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Cleathel Randall (C.R.) Rand, 86, of Groesbeck went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, November 4, 2016, at Providence Hospital in Waco.

Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 7 at the First Baptist Church of Groesbeck, with the Reverend Troy Brooks and Rev. Tracy Sims officiating. Burial followed at Faulkenberry Cemetery in Groesbeck.

Pallbearers were his grandsons, Dr. Chris Rand, Jimmy Bradley, Mikey Terry, Keith Rand, Derek Pringle; and great-grandsons Brayden Bradley, Jake Pringle, Dylan Rand, Tyson Pringle and Bryce Rand.  Honorary pallbearers were Elmer Beene Jr., Jack Forrest, Jimmy Harryman, Jim Longbotham, and Chuck Phillips.

Randall was born to Garvin and Elna Rand Jan. 25, 1930 in the LaSalle community. Randall attended LaSalle Grammar School, until the family moved to Groesbeck, where he attended Groesbeck Grammar School and then attended Groesbeck High School until his graduation in 1947. Randall was an outstanding football player for the Groesbeck Goats and was football co-captain in 1945 and unanimous all-district in 1946. After graduation from GHS, Randall attended Tarleton State College 1947-1948 on a football and track scholarship, where he was the starting running back for Tarleton as a true freshman. However, his love for his high school sweetheart was more important to him than football.

Randall then started the rest of his life by marrying the love of this life and high school sweetheart Elizabeth Jane Browder on Aug. 6, 1948. Randall and Jane quickly started a family and before long had three sons, Doug, Don, and Ricky. The Rand’s started their life in Fort Worth and quickly moved to San Diego where Randall worked for Convair from 1955-1961. Randall worked for General Motors in Kansas City and Indianapolis on jet engines, rockets and the minute man missile program. Upon moving back to Groesbeck, Randall and Jane opened their own business, Rand’s Phillips 66 and Rand Oil Company in 1961. The Rand family continues to operate Rand Oil Company today.

Randall was a tremendous athlete and a self taught “scratch” golfer in his early twenties. His closet is full of numerous first place amateur golf trophies and it was stated by many that had he had the opportunity to continuously work on his golf game, he could have made a living competing professionally in golf. He loved his Groesbeck Goats and Dallas Cowboys and was very proud of the fact that a member of his family represented the Groesbeck Goats in athletics for eight continuous decades, starting with him in the 40’s and still counting today. He was a business visionary and was responsible for numerous businesses locating in his hometown of Groesbeck.

He was a member of several organizations and has been supportive of many community projects and fund raisers. He has been a past president of the Groesbeck Chamber of Commerce and the Groesbeck Ex-Students Association. He was a Mason as well as a member of the Groesbeck Lions Club.

He has been a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Groesbeck for many years and has served that church in many capacities. Randall is also retired as a member of the Board of Directors of the Farmers State Bank of Groesbeck where he served on the banks board for 31 years.

Jane and Randall were also original and continuous cast members of the long running “Groesbeck Red Stocking Follies”. One of their greatest loves was travel and they were fortunate enough to have literally traveled the world for many years with their traveling buddies, Martha and Tom Longbotham, as well as with their family and many others.

He was preceded in death by Jane, his wife of 62 years, his parents, Garvin and Elna Rand; brother Jimmy Joe Rand and sister Peggy Rand Smith and two great-granddaughters, Breckyn Bradley and Mika Terry.

He is survived by sons, Doug and wife Marlene Rand, Don and wife Mary Rand, and Ricky and wife Tammy Rand, all of Groesbeck; grandchildren, Dr. Chris Rand and wife Deana Rand, Rachel Rand Bradley and husband Jimmy Bradley Jr., all of Groesbeck, Michele Rand Terry and husband Mikey Terry of Maypearl, Keith Rand and wife JJ Rand, Nicole Rand Pringle and husband Derek Pringle, also of Groesbeck, Kathryn Rand Prose and wife Amber Prose of San Antonio, Kimberly Rand of Denver, Colo., Chance Lowenthal of Odessa and Ashleigh Rand of Groesbeck; great-grandchildren, Madison Terry, Brayden Bradley, Jake Pringle, Dylan Rand, Macy Terry, Kylie Rand, Breann Bradley, Tyson Pringle, Carley Rand, Bryce Rand, Brittyn Bradley, Adleigh Sims, and Beckett Prose; and numerous loving nieces and nephews, in-laws and many, many friends.

The family would like to thank the many wonderful doctors and nurses at Limestone Medical Center as well as at Providence Hospital, especially Dr. Steven Elwell, Randall’s attending physician while in Providence.

Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Groesbeck, the Limestone Medical Center of Groesbeck or the charity of your choice. 

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Jerry Lynn Maxwell, 63, went to his heavenly home November 10, 2016 in the VA Hospital, Amarillo after a short illness surrounded by his loved ones. Graveside services, with Military Honors, will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 15 in the Mexia City Cemetery. Visitation with the family was from 6-8 p.m., Monday, Nov. 14 at Blair-Stubbs Funeral home.

Jerry was born in Wellington on Aug. 1953, the sixth son to Ernest and Opal Irene (Young) Maxwell. He married Diana Rodriquez on Aug. 28, 1984 in Memphis.

Jerry proudly served his country in the U. S. Navy as a Dental Tech. At the time of his death he was employed with Tyson Foods in Amarillo. His greatest joys were his children and grandchildren.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Diana; daughter, Ashley Irene Maxwell; and son, Brian Lee Maxwell; and brothers, Ernest, Jr. and Johnny Maxwell.

He is survived by two sons, Michael Garza and Steven Rodriquez and wife, Amy, of Mexia; daughter-in-law, Yesenia Maxwell, of Mexia; grandchildren, Madison, Jaley, and Emma Rodriguez, Elijah Garza, Brian Lee, Jr and Aaden Maxwell, all of Mexia; four brothers, Wayne Maxwell and wife, Shirley, Pittsburg, Don Maxwell and wife, Marilyn, Mena, Ark., Ernest Lee Maxwell and wife, Rita, Claremore, Okla., and Harold Maxwell of Groesbeck; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

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 Prudencio Ramos Pevia, 72, went home to be with his Lord Nov. 13, 2016 in Waco.

A celebration of his life will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 17, at Open Door Church located at 900 N Loop 340, Waco. Burial will follow in Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m., Nov. 16, at Camino Church located at 111 East Palestine Mexia.

Prudencio was born July 10, 1944 in Champoton, Campeche, Mexico to Felix and Librada (Ramos) Pevia. He was a lifelong minster. He began his ministry in Mexico when he married the love of his life, Elsy in 1965. They often joked with each other on how they met. In 1961 the love story started, Elsy was visiting in town and happened to walk by his house with a green dress on. Prudencio said “For her I will start going to church.” On a separate occasion before they had even met, he walked by her house and that was when Elsy said “Ooooh, What a handsome guy!”  Four year later they officially met and married on Aug. 29, 1965.

Prudencio enjoyed music and was a part of the Alpha and Omega Band and the Los Hebreos Band. Later, he began to sing with his evangelism and then began pastoring Camino Church in August of 1984. He loved the Lord and was known for quoting his favorite plan of salvation found in Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, John 1:12, and Revelation 3:20. His last missionary trip was Oct. 1, 2016 in Veracruz, Mexico and came back fired up about his time there.

He was preceded in death by his parents and three siblings.

Survivors include his wife of 51 years Elsy Pevia; children, Salomon Pevia and wife Rosalba, Rachel Hernandez and husband Jorge, Jacob Pevia and Gabriela Castaño; 14 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 3 brothers; 1 sister and a host of other relatives, church family and friends.

Annie Joyce (Henderson) Hawkins of Waxahachie passed away Saturday, November 12, 2016 at Brookdale Senior Living in Waxahachie. 

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 19 at at LaSalle Cemetery with Rusty McMahon officiating.

Annie was born July 7, 1932 in the Ben Hur Community to James W. Henderson, Sr. and Reba Tula (Williams) Henderson. She graduated from Groesbeck High School in 1953. After high school she was self-employed as a seamstress and mainly worked with upholstery as well as car and truck interior customizations.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Roy Hawkins; both parents; three brothers, James Henderson, Jr., Merl (Noe) Henderson and Bill Henderson and one sister, Christine Wright.

Annie is survived by her son, Drake Hawkins and wife Sheila and grandchildren, Haley Hawkins and Wyatt Hawkins all of Waxahachie, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Alzheimer’s Association at:  alz.org

The Reverend Winfred T. Arthur, Jr., age 63, of Palestine, died Thursday, November 10, 2016 at home.
Service will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19 at Dogwood Hill Baptist Church, 3400 N. Hwy 79, Palestine, with Willmott Pastor Michael Thompson officiating and words of comfort from Pastor Shaun Arthur of Melrose Ave SDA Church. Interment following service in Fort Houston Cemetery in Palestine. Repast following interment at Dogwood Hill Baptist Church.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m, Friday, Nov. 18 at Emanuel Funeral Home - Palestine Chapel, located at 1721 W. Oak Street, Palestine.

Winfred was born Jan. 22, 1953 in Houston. His parents were Mamie Jean Arthur and W. T. Arthur Sr. Winfred graduated from Neches High School in 1971. He was employed by the Union Pacific Railroad for 38 ½ years as a Carman. He was married to Annie Tutt-Arthur for 39 years and to this union five children were born.

He was preceded in death by grandmother Judie Bell Crawford, mother Mamie Jean Arthur, father, W. T.  Arthur Sr., sister, Marie Johnson, brother, Cedell Arthur, son, Raylon Arthur, and grandson, Aiden Arthur.

Pastor Arthur was licensed and ordained to preach in 1977. From that year on he preached with power for the next 39 years. He was known as a Holy Ghost preacher. Pastor Arthur preached on the radio, in tents, and in large venues. There was no holding back. His ministry even stretched across various denominational lines. Some of his most dynamic sermons were titled with one word like “If” and “Stuff.” He loved to encourage everyone through his messages. He would say God told me to preach hope to the people and preach hope into the people. Some of the memorable lines from his sermons were “Hold on to God’s unchanging hand,” “Don’t throw in the towel,” “Reach beyond the break,” “When you come to the end of your rope tie a knot in it and keep on holding on,” and “When life throws you a lemon take it and make lemonade.” Pastor always said that he would be translated when Jesus comes but despite his faith in being translated he succumbed to death. Now he will be apart of the first resurrection when Jesus comes.  As he always preached will be true; “Blessed and Holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection on such the second death has no power.”

Those left to cherish his memories;

Annie Arthur loving wife of 39 years; Children: two daughters, Andrea (Michael) Thompson and Phaedra Arthur; two sons, Shaun (Lauren) Arthur and Joshua (Brittany) Arthur; grandsons, Christopher, TreDarion, Javarus, Preston, Caleb; granddaughters, Hogan, ShunDrea, JaKaila, Audri, Caitlyn; four sisters, Dorothy (Michael) Harrell, Earline (Ralph) Bowens, Glenda Arthur and Anita (Jay) Bass; five brothers, Booker T. Arthur, W.T. “Buddy” Arthur , Marvin Arthur, Frankie (Bonita) Jackson and Curtis Arthur; special family pet, “Jacob”; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Margaret A. Bleakney passed away November 16, 2016 in Mexia at the age of 75. A Rosary will begin at 11:15 a.m., with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at Noon, Friday, Nov. 18 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Father Justin Nguyen officiating. Interment will follow in the Mexia Cemetery.  Bill Crider, Johnny Holmes, Noah New, Ron Huffstutler, George Liles, Edmund Schuster and Robert Mortimer. Honorary pallbearers will be the Class of 1959.      

Margaret was born in Mexia on Sept. 19, 1941 to William J. and Margaret Faucher Bleakney. She grew up in Mexia and graduated from Mexia High School, Class of 1959. After retiring from the Texas Department of Human Service Real Estate Division in Austin, she returned to Mexia to make her home.

Margaret’s life revolved around her love for dogs. She raised, trained and showed German Shepards and Corgis throughout the United States. She belonged to numerous dog clubs where she served as an executive officer and dog show judge. Presently, Margaret had one love of her life, Abby, who she considered her “child.” Due to her health issues and concern for Abby’s happiness, she found her a loving home with a local family, giving her the peace she needed before entering her heavenly home.

Margaret considered her Class of ’59 classmates as family, a feeling that was mutual. She loved them and knew, if she needed anything, they were just a phone call away.

Margaret also loved to travel. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Susan Bleakney. 

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Christopher Mark Gardner, of China Spring, entered his heavenly home at the young age of 12. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, Nov. 25 at Christ Gospel Fellowship Church in Mexia with Pastor Steve DuBois officiating.

Christopher was born Oct. 18, 2004 in Port Neches to Mark and Karen Gipson Gardner. He was a student at China Spring Middle School. Some of his favorite things were his IPad, Nascar, watching the Disney movies, especially Cars and the Mickey Mouse Club House.

Christopher was a loving son and brother; he adored his sister. He always greeted everyone with a big smile, was always happy and had a way of brightening any room.

Christopher is survived by his parents, Mark and Karen Gardner of China Spring; sister, Rachel Gardner; paternal grandmother, Ruth Gardner of Mexia; paternal grandfather, LeRoy Gardner of Oregon; aunt, Anne Gardner of California; and a number of cousins.

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Emma Mozelle Barkouskie, 95, of Mexia, passed away Nov. 23, 2016, at Mexia LTC. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Nov. 26, at 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Mexia, with Brother Paul Moore officiating. Interment will be at Point Enterprise Cemetery. Visitation with the family present will be Friday evening 6-8 p.m. at Porter Funeral Home.

Emma Mozelle was born Feb. 6, 1921, in Delia, to Sidney and Elizabeth Jones Roberson. She graduated from Mexia High School in 1939 and then attended beauty school and became a beautician. She worked in the beauty shop at the Mexia State School until her retirement.

She is survived by her sons, Ronnie Barkouski and wife Debbie, of Shiloh, and Gary Barkouski and wife Wanda, of Mexia; eight grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Serving as pallbearers will be her grandchildren.

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Howard Donald “Bronc” Hall passed away Nov. 23, 2016 at his home in Mexia at the age of 82. Graveside services were at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 26 in the Prairie Grove Cemetery with Rev. Walter Pickens officiating.

Howard was born Aug. 25, 1933 in Oakwood to John Hamilton and Virgie Louise Minor Hall. He had lived in Mexia for most of his life. He worked for Owens Pipeline Company and Randy Turner Construction for many years, prior to retirement. He loved not only working on the pipeline, but the many friends he made throughout his career.

Howard married the love of his life, Billie Sue Jackson, on May 6, 1955 in Mexia and they were blessed with three children, Billy Don, Connie and Jana. His family was his pride and joy, especially his grandchildren or as he called them “his babies”.

Howard was a man of many talents. He enjoyed doing most anything outdoors, planting flowers in the yard, taking care of his horses, going on trail rides and doing carpenter work inside or outside the house. He also liked to dance and play 42. He was an active member and Deacon of the Calvary Baptist Church for many years.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; and three sisters.

Howard is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Billie Sue Hall of Mexia; son, Billy Don Hall and wife, Kim of Longview; daughters, Connie Eaves and Jana Lenamond and husband, Ron of Seven Points; grandchildren, Justin Hall, Hannah Hall, Cassi Henderson, Katy Vega, Bricyn Velazquez, Mikaela Lenamond and Tyler Lenamond; great-grandchildren, Jacie Henderson, Case Henderson, Nathaniel Vega and Natalie Vega; sisters, Joan Teer and husband, John David and Brenda Childs all of Teague; and numerous nieces and nephews.

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Betty Joann Holt, 82, passed away Nov. 29, 2016 at her home in Point Enterprise. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m., Friday, Dec. 2 at Northcrest Church of Christ with Mr. Shane Alexander officiating. Interment will be in the Point Enterprise Cemetery. Trey Holt, Mitch Holt, Joshua Espinoza, Warren Holt, Vince Keys, and Charles Sims will serve as pallbearers. Bob Collins, Jacob Espinoza and Brody Brewer will serve as honorary pallbearers.

Visitation with the family will be 5-7 p.m., Thursday, at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home.

Betty was born Feb. 6, 1934 in Archer City to John Archibald and Myrtle Ora Weir Knox. She graduated from Texas Woman’s University with a Masters in Home Economics. She taught for the Mexia ISD for 32 years, prior to retirement. It was also in Mexia that she met and married her loving husband, W. E. “Ed” Holt.

Betty devoted her life to serving the Lord, her family, the students she taught and in being very active in the Point Enterprise Community.  Spending time with her family and teaching her children to grow up loving the Lord and treating everyone with respect was very important to her.  Family vacations were also important to her, it didn’t have to be anything extravagant, just time together and learning about the things of the world. She was a very active, longtime member of the Northcrest Church of Christ where she taught Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, participated in preparing meals for families in times of need, sent cards for the We Care Class and made Communion preparations.

Betty loved teaching and her students. She liked to go out to eat just to visit with people. She had many talents; she enjoyed painting, sculpturing, sketching, even did the blue prints for their home and wrote children’s stories.  

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 52 years, Ed Holt; brothers, John D., Neal J. and Billy J. Knox; and sisters, Olean “Sister: Netzle, Vivian Kathryn Feldman, Virginia Knox and Ella Garrett.

Betty is survived by her three children, Mimi Holt Sharp of Groesbeck, Walton E. “Walt” Holt, II and wife, Kelli of College Station and Jill Holt Handy of Point Enterprise; grandchildren, Gabrielle Brewer, Trey Holt, Mitch Holt, Joshua Espinoza and Jacob Espinoza; great-grandchildren, Brody Brewer, Desiree and Vanessa Espinoza; and numerous nieces and nephews.  

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The Angelic Hosts came for Mrs. Betty Jean Wirdlow Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016 in the Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation Center among loving family and devoted friends.  

Viewing was held Friday, Dec. 2 from 3-5 p.m. at Moore’s Angelic Funeral Home and from 6-8 p.m. at St. Luke United Methodist Church, 405 South Belknap in Mexia.  

Funeral services will be held Saturday, Dec. 3 at 1 p.m. in the First United Methodist Church, 203 N. Canton, Mexia. Rev. Robert Cambpell, pastor of St, Luke United Methodist Church will officiate.  Interment will be in the Woodland Cemetery. 

Moore’s Angelic Funeral Home, 406 Monroe Street, Teague, is serving the Wirdlow Family.  

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Mrs. Betty Jean Wirdlow-June 6, 1934-Nov. 30, 2016

James Elmo Robison, 86, of Thornton, passed away Dec. 1, 2016 in Waco. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 4 at Blair-Stubbs Chapel in Thornton with Pastor Randy Ayres officiating. Masonic Rites will also be conducted at the Chapel. Interment will follow in the Cobb Cemetery. Keith Masters, James Robison, Remington Masters, McKenzie Masters, Kristopher Masters and Juston Prichard will serve as pallbearers. Randal Masters, Kenny Buchheit, Jonathan Tooke, Doug Yarbrough, Mark Cox and Harry Vanskike will serve as honorary pallbearers.

Visitation with the family will be 5-7 p.m., Saturday, at Blair-Stubbs Chapel in Thornton.

James was born in Mexia on March 2, 1930 to Joyce Fain and Annie Elizabeth White Robison. He graduated from Thornton High School where he played football for the Thornton Tigers. He was a retired railroad welder for GATX, a longtime rancher and a state mowing contractor.

James was involved in numerous organizations. He was an original director of TYRRA, past Fire Chief of TVFD, held offices in the Thornton Chamber of Commerce and the Thornton Riding Club and a member of the Thornton Masonic Lodge where he was Past Master and received his 50 Year Service Award Pin. He was also very supportive of the Thornton 4-H and helped build the first, and last, Thornton Rodeo Arena.

James love for the Lord and his family was exemplified in the way he lived his life. He enjoyed nothing more than being surrounded by his family and spoiling his grandchildren. He also enjoyed riding horses, rodeos, fishing and hunting. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; and great-grandson, Colton Lee Whiteside.

James is survived by his loving wife, Melita Ruth Robison of Thornton; children, James R. “Inky” Robison and wife, Shirley of Thornton, Debra Masters and husband, Mason of Mexia, Joey Robison and wife, Carla of Thornton and Lolita Dutton of Thornton; grandchildren, Sheryl and Anthony Swann of Butler, Crystal and Keith Sandefer of Teague, Christina Robison and Jeff Whiteside of Dew, Shelley and Michael McCaleb of Kosse, Sherri and Jason Buxkemper of Thornton, Keith and Mandi Masters of Thornton, James and Mandy Robison of Groesbeck, Traci and Jud Hughes of Thornton, Juston and Britney Prichard of Thornton, Jolita and Ricky Johnson of Teague and Amber Dutton of Thornton; 23 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren and many more that called him “Pap”; uncle and aunt, Stanley “Butch” and Gail Smelscer of Waco; and numerous nieces and nephews.

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Dr. Yenni Lillia Michel, D.O., passed away very unexpectedly at her home near Mexia on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016, at age 51.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec. 3 in the All Faith Chapel located at the Mexia State Supported Living Center (515 Chapel Drive) in Mexia. Visitation and viewing began at 1 p.m. before the services at 2:30 p.m. in the Chapel. Chaplain Karen Hulsey officiated.

Dr. Michel’s wishes for cremation will be carried out following the funeral services, including her wishes for her remains to be carried to Lake Travis at Austin, where she had enjoyed boating and other water activities during vacations all her life.

Yenni was born June 21, 1965 to Eng. Sergio E. Avila and Teresa Michel in Chihuahua, Chihuaha Mexico. Her father’s job as an engineer brought the family to El Paso when she was one year old. She graduated from Mandeville High School in Louisiana in 1983, having been very active in sports, including track and volleyball. She served as team captain on the State Championship volleyball team, and graduated with honors.

She joined the U. S. Air Force and was a medical specialist. After the Air Force, she attended Texas A & M University in Pre-Med, and received her Doctor of Osteopathy degree from the University of Texas at North Dallas. She served her residence at the Christus Spohn Hospital in Corpus Christi. Family practice was her speciality. Dr. Yenni had worked at the Mexia State Supported Living Center for five years. She enjoyed working with the patients and staff there, telling her family that she loved taking care of those needing her medical care and their appreciation for her services.

Yenni was a shy but adventurous person all her life, from backpacking in Europe as a young person just out of school, to many vacations in Alaska, Canada, and all over the country with friends. Horseback riding was a favorite activity, and she enjoyed boating and other water activities, especially at Lake Travis in Austin.

Dr. Michel was preceded in death by her father, Eng. Sergio Avila in 2003 and by her step-father, William Milton McCormick.

She is survived by her mother, Teresa Michel of Mexia; her sister, Ivonne Michel of Mexia; her brother, Sergio E. Michel of Johnson City; nephews and niece, Jason Lumpkin, Jeremy Lumpkin, and Jessica Goodwin, all of Austin; aunt and uncles, Mary and Ronnie Ball of El Paso and Arturo Michel of El Paso; and many other extended family.

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Jameia Lorraine Bowers, 62, passed away Dec. 2, 2016 at her home in Waco. Funeral services will be 1 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 6 at Blair-Stubbs Chapel in Mexia with Mr. Jimmy Tucker officiating. Interment will follow in the Forest Glade Cemetery. Charlie Bowers, Dustin Lane, Kelly Jernigan, Misty Jernigan, James Bowers, Chuck Bowers, Mike Bowers and Hunter Pace will serve as pallbearers. Visitation with the family will be 9-11 a.m., Tuesday, at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home.

Jameia was born Dec. 12, 1953 in Houston to James Edward and Myrtle F. Johnson Foreman. She was a MHMR Group Home Supervisor for a number of years.

Jameia was a loving wife, mother and grandmother; she cherished her family. She had a “nack” for decorating and could easily make any house feel like a home. She was not a materialistic person, instead, a nature lover who enjoyed living a simple life. Jameia was happy fishing on any riverbank or pond or rescuing animals. She would rescue any animal, including miniature horses. She had a big heart, an outgoing personality and never met a stranger.  

She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Myrtle Foreman.

Jameia is survived by her loving husband, Charles “Charlie” Bowers, Jr. of Waco; children, Dustin Heath Lane and wife, Nicole of Auburn, Ga., Kelly Ray Jernigan and wife, Farrah of Hallettsville, Misty Olean Jernigan of Crawford, James Dean Bowers and wife, Tracie of Wylie, Charles Bowers, III and wife, Jeannette of McKinney and W. Mike Bowers and wife, Jen of McKinney; grandchildren, Hunter Pace, Anily, Abby and Avery Jernigan, Ava Lane, Mckayla, Ryan,  Taylor, Jacob, Chelsea, Charlee and Kaitlynn Bowers and Cameron Hammerle; great-granddaughter, Addie Bowers; brothers, Jimmy Foreman and wife, Regina of Mexia, Cliff Foreman and wife, Linda of Kerens, David Foreman and wife, Susan of Kerens and Richard Foreman of McKinney; and sister, Cheryle Lux and husband, Glenn of Salado.

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Ima Lucille Rosson Burroughs, 95, of Weatherford, and formally of Mexia, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 8 at First United Methodist Church, 203 N. Canton, with the Reverend Brad Brittain officiating. Interment will follow in the Mexia Cemetery.

Visitation will be Wed. Dec, 7 at Blair Stubbs from 5-7 p.m.

Ima was born Aug. 26, 1921 in Mexia to W. C. and Eather Neisler Rosson. Ima lived all of her life in Mexia, until moving to Weatherford with her husband, Tad, in 2011 to be near their daughter, Emily Prowell. She was a retired telephone operator with Southwestern Bell for 30 years.

Ima met Calvin (Tad) Burroughs, the love of her life, in Mexia, in 1949, while he was employed with Southern Pacific Railroad. They were married Sept 5, 1952 in Mexia. They built a home on Hopkins St. in 1956 and lived there together for 55 years. Ima was very involved in the Methodist Church in Mexia, including the Parley Wiggins Women’s Circle and many other activities with the church. She and Tad were involved in the Adult Fellowship group at FUMC. Ima, also was a Girl Scout leader, a member of the Las Amigas group, the Garden Club, and volunteer in the Hospital Auxiliary for many years. She and Tad loved to work in the yard and grow flowers, especially roses.

Ima loved people and loved to travel with Tad. After retirement, they were able to take several cruises with friends and took ballroom dancing lessons. Although Ima retired from Southwestern Bell, she never really stopped working. She became a bookkeeper for several years at Casual Fashions and also kept books at the First Methodist Preschool. She only retired from that job as she was in her 80’s at the time. Ima was a wonderful, caring Christian wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many. After moving to Weatherford, while at the assisted living center, she continued to be an encourager to those around her.

She loved spending time with her grandchildren while they were growing up. After the great-grandchildren came along, it was such a delight to get to see them over the last several years.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 59 years, Calvin K. (Tad) Burroughs; sisters, Oleta Evans, Ina Bell Rosson, Mary Fleming, and infant brother, Willie C. and twin brother and sister, Melvin and Mildred Rosson.

Ima is survived by her daughter, Emily Prowell and husband, David of Weatherford; son Michael Burroughs and wife, Vicki, of San Antonio; grandchildren, Normand Burroughs and wife, Catherine, of Crofton, Md., Ben Prowell and wife, Jarryn, of Levelland and Sarah Davis and husband, Alex of Lubbock; four great-grandchildren, Alexa Burroughs and Emberly, Hudson and Preston Prowell; and many nieces and nephews.

Before moving to Weatherford, a special thanks to neighbors Bug and Joan Paschall, for their many, many acts of kindness. In Weatherford, members at South Main Church of Christ, and the Ladies Encouragement class treated Ima like she was one of their own.

The family would like to thank the staff at Brookdale Asst. living for the loving family environment they provided for the last 5 ½ years, the loving assistance of Visiting Physicians VPA, Weatherford Health Care, Kendrid Home Health and Hospice.

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Ronnie Lynn Pointer, 56, of Mexia passed away Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016 at St. Catherine’s Providence Hospice in Waco. 

Ronnie was born April 16, 1960 in Bryan to Joyce and Dale Pointer. He was a painter by profession, loved to play pool, dance and listen to Tejano music, and a Dallas Football fan.

Ronnie is survived by his wife of 38 years, Linda Pointer of Mexia; mother, Joyce Pointer of Longview, two daughters; Stephanie and husband, Robert Taylor of Palestine and Brandi Castillo of Bryan, three brothers Darrell, Dale Jr. and wife Eva Pointer, Charley and wife Pam Pointer and one sister Jimmie and husband Michael Hankins; grandchildren; Eric Pointer, Jarred and Marissa Hidrogo; two great grandchildren Aaliyah and Jakavien Pointer and many nieces and nephews.

He was proceeded in death by his father Dale Pointer.

A private family memorial will be held in Gilmer.

Kade Alexander Staton, three month old son of Meagan Young of Farrar and Cody Staton of Wortham, passed away on Monday, Dec. 5, 2016.  Kade and his twin brother Kayson were born Aug. 12, 2016 at Hillcrest Hospital in Waco. Kade was just old enough to be smiling and laughing, and he could light up a room with his smile.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, Dec. 10 at 12 noon, with visitation prior to the service, in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel. Shane Norcross will conduct the service and burial will follow in the Union Cemetery (FM 489, Freestone County.)

Pallbearers will be Stephen Young, Shawn Staton, Chris Norcross, and Cody Cotton. Honorary pallbearers will be Harly Staton and Wyatt Staton.

Kade is survived by his mother and father, Meagan and Cody; his older brother, Monty Masters and his twin brother, Kayson Staton of Farrar; his grandfather, Carl Young of Farrar; grandparents, Leslie and Chester Carroll of Port Arthur; grandparents, Becky and Brian Staton of Wortham; uncles, Harley and Wyatt Staton of Wortham; aunts, McKenzie Young of Farrar and Macy and Miranda Sizemore of Port Arthur; great grandparents, Niel and Shirley Padgett of Grand Prairie, Gene and Gail Dykes of Liberty Hill, and Freda Gremminger of Mexia; aunt and uncle, Jennifer and Stephen Young of Burkburnett; and uncle, Shawn Staton of Georgetown; and numerous cousins and other extended family.

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