Obituaries

Joe Edgar Bounds entered his heavenly home on Wednesday, March 6, 2025, in Mexia surrounded by his loving family. A memorial service was held on Sunday, March 9 at 3 p.m. at Jones Funeral Services Chapel with the Rev. Marcus Sheffi eld, officiating.

Melinda Henderson, 80, went to be with the Lord Feb. 21, 2025. She was born on April 7, 1944, in Mexia where she was preceded in death by her husband Jerald Henderson, her parents Laverne and O. Walter “Chief” Mansell, sister Sara Fife Elmore and brothers-in-law Billy Fife and Dennis Savage.

Crowell Ann Baggett, 89, passed away and entered her heavenly home Feb. 22, 2025. Born March 28, 1935, Ann was the youngest of three daughters born to Clarence and Jewell Clark.