Obituaries

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race and I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will reward to me on that day and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.” – 2 Timothy 4:7-8

William “Bill” George McCullough, longtime Mexia businessman and civic leader, passed away at his home on Dec. 1, 2020, at the age of 71. Bill was born April 26, 1949, in Mexia, to V.A. and Sophie Busby McCullough. He graduated from Mexia High School, Class of 1967, where he was an outstanding athlete, well thought of by his classmates, and voted “Most Handsome” his senior year. Continuing his education, he received his BBA from Stephen F. Austin in 1971, where he was also a member of the Theta Chi Fraternity.

Raymond Loyd Pevehouse, of Mexia, passed away Dec. 3, 2020, at the age of 85. Raymond was born Feb. 19, 1935, in Personville, to James William and Lillie Reynolds Pevehouse. He worked most of his life as a ranch hand, something he really enjoyed.