Obituaries

Sep 26, 2022

Mildred G. Aikman age 71, of Rio Vista, passed away on September 26, 2022 in Waxahachie, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 1 P.M., Saturday, October 1, 2022 at the Meridian United Pentecostal Church. Rev. DeWaun Ashley and Rev. John Howard will officiate. Visitation will be from 7:30 P.M. until 9:30 P.M., Friday, September 30, 2022...

Sep 22, 2022

Harold Martyn Wellborn age 83, of Morgan, passed away on September 22, 2022 in Waco, Texas.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Sunday, October 2, 2022 at Lawson Funeral Home in Meridian. Family will receive friends beginning at 1:00 P.M also at the funeral home.

Harold Martyn Wellborn was born on February 10,...

Sep 18, 2022

Billy Lynn Calahan age 37, of Kopperl, passed away on September 18, 2022.

Graveside services will take place at 1 P.M., Saturday, September 24, 2022 at the Kimball Cemetery near Kopperl, Texas. Pallbearers will be Roger Robbins, Casey Suggs, Chris Falk, Coby "Turtle" Crisp, Doug Calahan, Christina Calahan-Yager, Dusty Spann and Tony Miller.

Billy Lynn...

Sep 11, 2022

Corey Ryan McCray born April 21, 1988 in Venus, Texas was taken home too soon, September 11, 2022.

Corey was a resident of Texas most of his life. He was a former Private in the Texas State Guard and graduated from Swift Driving Academy to become a long term professional truck driver following in his father's footsteps....

Sep 9, 2022

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Gonzalo O. Martinez, Jr., beloved father, husband, son, brother, and friend on September 9, 2022. Gonzalo went home to be with God surrounded by his family and friends at 37 years old. He was the beloved husband of Karla Hernandez and dedicated father to two loving daughters who will...

Sep 7, 2022

Mark Terry age 59, of Clifton, passed away at his residence on September 7, 2022.

Mark Terry was born in Waco, Texas on May 25, 1963.

Left to cherish his memories are his sister, Terry Bunch and husband, David, of Port Lavaca; brother, James "Kirk" Terry, of Laguna Park; nieces, Chrysti Huddleston and Jennifer Leggett;...

Sep 6, 2022

A.L. "Don" Baker our precious husband, Dad, GDad and GGDad was lifted up into the everlasting arms of his savior Jesus Christ on September 6, 2022 in Waco, Texas.

Memorial services will be announced at a later date.

Don was born in Gorman, Texas on July 17, 1944 to Averill and Juanita Baker. His early...

Aug 28, 2022

Hubert LaVere Vinson age 87, of Frisco and formerly of Kopperl, passed away on August 28, 2022.

Graveside services will be held at 11:30 A.M., Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at the Kopperl Cemetery.

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

Aug 26, 2022

Susan Mae Moses age 75, of Meridian, passed away surrounded by her family on August 26, 2022 at her residence in Meridian.

Memorial services are going to be 10 A.M., Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Lawson Funeral Home in Meridian.

Susan Mae Wilson Moses was born on January 20, 1947 in Houston, Texas to Donald...

Aug 17, 2022

Eden Alvarez age 83, of Meridian, passed away on August 17, 2022 in Waco, Texas.

Memorial services are pending.

Eden Alvarez was born on July 30, 1939 in Staple, Texas to Augustine Alvarez and Marcelina Garcia.

Left to cherish his memories are his children, Lucia Alvarez of Cimarron, New Mexico, Daniel Alvarez, Jr.,...

Aug 17, 2022

Jerry Hood Stephens, Jr., age 85, of Morgan, Texas and formerly of Temple, Texas, passed away at his residence on August 17, 2022.

He was a simple man and wanted things to remain simple after he passed. So per his wishes he will be cremated and no services will take place.

Jerry Hood Stephens, Jr.,...

Aug 10, 2022

Reginald Earl (Jack) Culpepper, 83, Emerald Bay, Bullard, TX after living a full life of experiences passed away peacefully near sunrise on August 10, 2022, at UT Health Hospital in Tyler, TX.  He was born in Oklahoma City, OK to James M. Culpepper and Mary Mildred (Page) Culpepper.

Services will be Saturday, August 13, at Meridian Cemetery....

Jul 31, 2022

Jodi Pilgrim Cosper age 64 of Kerrville, passed away on July, 31, 2022 in Kerrville, Texas.

Graveside services will take place at 12 P.M., Friday, August 5, 2022 in the Meridian Cemetery. Bro. Richard Creech will officiate.

Jodi Pilgrim was born on December 26, 1957 in Lubbock, Texas to Walter Guy Pilgrim, Jr., and Judy...

Jul 22, 2022

Joyce Evelyn Sadler Crawford age 71, of Waco, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022 in Waco, Texas at her residence.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M., Saturday, July 30, 2022 at Lawson Funeral Home in Meridian. Pastor Denise Ballard will officiate. Burial will be in the Oswald Cemetery near Clifton. Visitation with family and...

Jul 17, 2022

Charles Michael Hitchcock, age 50, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 17, 2022, at his home in Clifton, TX. He was born January 3, 1972, to Charles Edward and Pamela Gail. He grew up surrounded by a large family. Mike struggled most of his life with illnesses, as he got older it became more difficult for him to get...

Jul 10, 2022

Maria Eufemia Bailey age 51, of Meridian, passed away on July 10, 2022 in Clifton, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M., Saturday, July 16, 2022 at the Riverside Baptist Church in Meridian. Bro. R.C. Kelly will officiate. Burial will be in the Meridian Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 P.M. until 8 P.M.,...

Jul 7, 2022

Larry Ray Ayers (80) of Walnut Springs, TX passed away peacefully in his home July 7, 2022.  He was born January 18, 1942 with a twin sister, Lana Kay in Vernon, Texas. He graduated from Castleberry High School in Fort Worth in 1961. After High School Larry joined the Navy and was stationed on the USS Mountrail during the...

Jul 7, 2022

William Howard Sullivan age 74, of Clifton, passed away suddenly on July 7, 2022 at his residence in Clifton.

Graveside services will be 11 A.M., Thursday, July 21, 2022 at the DFW National Cemetery in Dallas, Texas. Visitation will be held from 6 P.M. until 8 P.M., Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at Lawson Funeral Home. Pastor Tater...

Jul 2, 2022

Michael "Bo" Bowman age 51 of Meridian, passed away on July 2, 2022 in Dallas, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 2 P.M., Thursday, July 7, 2022 at the Meridian First United Methodist Church. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Pallbearers will be Devon Pitts, Willie Beasley, Dale Cloer, Mathew Carter, Larry...

Jun 30, 2022

Kendall Kay age 87 of Meridian, passed away at Hilltop On Main Nursing Home on June 30, 2022.

Per his wishes he will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at the DFW National Cemetery at a later date.

Full obituary is forthcoming.

Arrangements were made by Lawson Funeral Home, Meridian,...