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Local obituaries for Meridian, Texas


Donna Golden McMurray

Donna Golden McMurray

Dec 18, 2024

Donna Lynn Golden McMurray, 55, of Meridian, Texas went to be with her heavenly father on Wednesday December 18, 2024. She gave her life to Christ at a young age at Latham Springs Church Camp July 31, 1980. Donna was later baptized into the faith on September 21, 1980 at the First Baptist Church of Meridian, Texas.

Funeral Services will be...

Joe Riddle

Joe Riddle

Dec 11, 2024

Joe Riddle, a beloved member of the Kopperl community, passed away on December 11, 2024, in Lakeside Village, Texas, at the age of 65. 

He was born on May 21, 1959, in Clifton, Texas, to Charlie Henry Riddle and Florence Ann Gee. Joe's legacy is deeply rooted in his family, service to his community, and his passion for music. Joe graduated...

Judy Mae Gibson

Judy Mae Gibson

Nov 24, 2024

Judy Mae Gibson age 80, of Arlington, Texas, passed away on November 24, 2024 in Arlington, Texas.

Celebration of life will be held at 2 P.M., Monday, December 2, 2024 at Lawson Funeral Home in Meridian. Burial was held in the Meridian Cemetery.

Judy Mae Thompson Gibson was born on May 23, 1944 in Spirit Lake, Iowa to Lewis and Irene Dorothy...

Rosa Linda Zapata

Rosa Linda Zapata

Nov 21, 2024

Rosa Linda Zapata age 71, of Meridian, passed away on November 21, 2024 in Temple, Texas surrounded by her family.

Funeral services will be held at 2 P.M., Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at Riverside Baptist Church in Meridian. Bro. R.C. Kelly will officiate. Burial will be in the Meridian Memorial Cemetery. Family will receive visitors at Lawson Funeral Home from 6...

Bonnie Larue Moser

Bonnie Larue Moser

Nov 17, 2024

Bonnie Larue Moser, born on September 11, 1940, in Iredell, Texas, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2024, in Fort Worth, Texas, surrounded by her loved ones. Bonnie dedicated her life to nurturing her family and her passions, having made Bosque County her home for over 50 years.

Her early education spanned the communities of Corpus Christi and Iredell Texas, where...

Carlton Lee Johnson

Carlton Lee Johnson

Nov 16, 2024

Carlton Lee Johnson, age 93, was called home on Saturday, November 16, 2024 in Clifton, Texas. He was born October 2, 1931 in Center, Texas to Nannie and Troy Johnson. 

Carlton married the love of his life, Janet Inez Johnson, on May 22nd, 1965. Carlton was in the lending business and in 1977 along with his wife; they started their own...

Wanda Lee Sugart

Wanda Lee Sugart

Nov 15, 2024

Wanda Lee Sugart, age 88, of Hamilton, passed away in Hamilton, Texas on November 15, 2024.

Full obituary is forthcoming.

Arrangements were entrusted to Lawson Funeral Home, Meridian, Texas 254-435-2792.

John Crouse

John Crouse

Nov 14, 2024

John Crouse, age 65, passed away on November 14, 2024 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.  He was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on May 5,1959. His family moved to the small village Chester in Nebraska when John was young, where his father, John Eldon Crouse and mother, Joan Davenport Crouse were married. John moved to Texas where he graduated from Letourneau College...

Bennett Bryan Behringer

Bennett Bryan Behringer

Nov 9, 2024

Bennett Bryan Behringer, a beloved member of the Meridian community, was born on June 1, 1966, in Meridian, Texas. He passed away peacefully in his hometown on November 9, 2024, at the age of 58. Bennett's life was characterized by his dedication to family, friends, and a career in the food and retail industry that spanned years.

He graduated from Mansfield...

William Edward "Breeze" Hamilton, Jr.

William Edward "Breeze" Hamilton, Jr.

Nov 8, 2024

William Edward "Breeze" Hamilton, Jr. left this world on November 8, 2024, in Morgan, Texas, surrounded by his devoted wife, Brenda Hamilton. 

Born on April 9, 1954, in McGregor, Texas, William was raised and educated in California before making the significant move to Texas at the age of 18, where he would go on to spend fulfilling years.

His career was marked...

James John Vara, Jr.

James John Vara, Jr.

Nov 3, 2024

James John Vara, Jr., born on September 23, 1998, in Cleburne, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on November 3, 2024, in Dallas, Texas. James was known for being a hard worker, always willing to do what was necessary to provide for those he loved. His dedication to providing for his family was matched only by his vibrant personality, making him the...

Joan Holley

Joan Holley

Nov 3, 2024

Rhonda Joan Holley, age 84, of Lakeside Village, passed away peacefully in her home November 3,2024.

Joan was the oldest of nine siblings born to Hubert Charles and Lula Mae Spurgeon on July 23,1940 in Corsicana Tx. She is preceded in death by her son Steven Dennis Booe, her five brothers Larry, Gary, Ricky, Randall, and Danny Spurgeon, and two sisters...

Daniel Allen Jones

Daniel Allen Jones

Oct 26, 2024

Daniel Allen Jones, age 49, passed away at his home in Wylie, Texas on October 26, 2024. He was born to Ronald Glenn Jones and Sue Jones on December 23, 1974 in Dallas, Texas, and was raised in Laguna Park, Texas. Daniel is survived by his wife, Misty Cox, his mother, Sue Jones Root and her husband, Richard; children Cody...

Mirtie Pearl Morris

Mirtie Pearl Morris

Oct 26, 2024

Mirtie Pearl Morris, of Wynnewood, Oklahoma, peacefully joined our Lord in Heaven on Saturday, October 26, 2024, in Sulphur, OK at the graceful age of 82.

Graveside funeral services will take place at 10 A.M., Friday, November 1, 2024 at the Kimball Cemetery near Kopperl, Texas. Visitation will be on October 31, 2024 at Lawson Funeral Home from 6:00 P.M. until...

Jan Smith Powell

Jan Smith Powell

Oct 21, 2024

Jan Lucille Powell, of Clifton, Texas peacefully joined our Lord in heaven on Monday, October 21st, 2024 in Waco, Texas at the graceful age of 82. She was born in Lubbock on October 9th, 1942 as Bennie Geneva Hickman to parents Arthur Benton and Ozia Neva Hickman. Bennie was adopted November 27, 1951. She was raised in Brady and Pilot...

Johnnie Laurin Bryant

Johnnie Laurin Bryant

Oct 21, 2024

Johnnie Laurin Bryant, longtime dedicated educator, passed away peacefully in his home on October 21, 2024 in Cranfills Gap, Texas. 

Born November 3, 1944 in Grand Saline Texas to Gordon and Glenda Bryant, Johnnie attended Grand Saline schools through eleventh grade, and graduated from Van High School in 1963. He served in the US Army from 1965-1967, where he was stationed...

Norma Jane Hammond

Norma Jane Hammond

Oct 20, 2024

Norma Jane (Lister) Hammond, age 85, went home to heaven on October 20, 2024. She was born July 15, 1939. 

She is survived by 2 daughters Carman Chamberlain, with husband Trent and Cheryl Barr with husband Don, 7 grandchildren 18 great grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren, 1 brother Leroy Lister, 7 sisters-in-law and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded by...

Freddie Juanita Griffith

Freddie Juanita Griffith

Oct 19, 2024

Freddie Juanita Griffith, 93 of Morgan, passed away on October 19, 2024 in Clifton, Texas.

Graveside services will be Wednesday October 23, 2024 at 10:00 A.M. at the Morgan Cemetery. Bro. Phil Murphy will officiate. She will lie in state at Lawson Funeral Home on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 from 12:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.

Freddie was born on January 17, 1931...

Harriet Shotola Hardwick

Harriet Shotola Hardwick

Oct 10, 2024

Harriet Shotola Hardwick, 87, of Meridian, Texas, peacefully passed away in her home on October 10th, 2024. Visitation will be Wednesday, October 16, 2024 from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Lawson Funeral Home and funeral services will be at the First Methodist Church in Meridian, Texas on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. Burial will follow on Friday,...

Glenn Wayne Caughron

Glenn Wayne Caughron

Oct 5, 2024

Glenn Wayne Caughron age 74, of Meridian passed away on October 5, 2024 in Clifton Texas.

Glenn was born on December 4, 1949, in Meridian Texas, to Hobert and Irene Pinnell Caughron.  He grew up in Morgan, Texas where he met his wife Regina Morris in 1974. They were married August 15, 1975 in Morgan, Texas.  Glenn and Regina were married...

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