Obituaries

Morris Dean Kerr, longtime resident of Mexia, passed away Dec. 26, 2020, in Plano, at the age of 92. A private family graveside service will be held.

Ina Beth Forrest, longtime Mexia businesswoman, passed away in Mexia on Dec. 28, 2020, at the age of 89. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 31, at First United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Jen Pick and the Rev. Maurine Day officiating. Interment will follow in the Mexia Cemetery. Jeff Forrest, Ragan Forrest, Jett Forrest, Blair Austin, Blake Austin and Jason Thomas will serve as pallbearers.

Gary C. Webb, age 76, died on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, at his home in Redlands, Calif. Gary was born in Mexia on June 14, 1944, to Sidney and Mildred (Gunn) Webb.