Obituaries

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,...

Jun 28, 2022

Graciela Diaz age 65 of Hillsboro, passed away in Hillsboro on June 28, 2022.

Visitation will be held at Lawson Funeral Home in Meridian on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. There will be a funeral service in Mexico. Details will be announced soon.

Arrangements were entrusted to Lawson Funeral Home,...

Jun 25, 2022

Edward Murphy Stauffer was born on February 24, 1938, in Providence, Rhode Island. He passed away peacefully on June 25, 2022, in his home in Meridian, Texas. Ed became a Fort Worth, Texas, Firefighter in 1959. He was promoted several times, reaching an earned rank of Captain. Ed was later appointed as the first Chaplain of the FWFD. He...

Jun 24, 2022

Gary B. Orfield, (Grandad) 84 of Morgan, met his heavenly Father on June 24, surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 28, 1937 in Bristol, Virginia to Joseph and Marjorie Orfield. Garyjoined the Navy in 1955 and proudly served our country, he then moved to Lewisville, Texas where he met Jean Pilant and they were married June...

Jun 23, 2022

Nancy Kathleen Eicker, 64 of Clifton, TX, passed away on Thursday June 23, 2022.

She was born on September 20th, 1957 in Dallas, TX to parents Horace Robinson and Mary Elizabeth Sanders Robinson. She is preceded in death by her parents Horace and Mary Robinson, sisters Carolyn Sealy, Patricia Headrick, nephew Jerry Sears, a great nephew, grandchildren...

Jun 20, 2022

Gene Arnold, 86, from Whitney Tx originally from Jonesboro Tx, passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, June 20, 2022.

Funeral services will be held at 10 A.M., Saturday, June 25, 2022 at Lawson Funeral Home in Meridian. Pastor Matt Dossey will officiate. Burial will be in the Meridian Cemetery.

Gene was retired from...

Jun 14, 2022

Charles David "Chuck" Strevel age 67, of Meridian and formerly of Granbury, entered into the gates of Heaven on June 14, 2022 and now is walking with Jesus.

Funeral services will be held at 10 A.M., Thursday, June 23, 2022 at the First United Methodist Church in Granbury, Texas. Burial will follow at the Granbury Cemetery. Visitation...

Jun 11, 2022

Ellen Leslie Bishop (Nana to most), 79. Iredell, TX Passed on Saturday June 11, 2022 at home with loving family at her side. Born July 17, 1942 in Offenbach, Germany. An only child. She then fell in love with an American soldier and migrated to the United States of America, Lovingly married to Carroll A.Bishop (passed April 2, 2009)....

Jun 6, 2022

Walt Gregory Taylor, 65, of Kosse, Texas, and former longtime resident of Meridian, Texas passed away peacefully early Monday morning, June 6, 2022 at his home in Kosse, Texas. A service of remembrance will be held at 1:00 P. M., Saturday, June 18, 2022 at First United Methodist Church in Meridian with Pastor Mitch Bynum officiating.

Jun 6, 2022

Dieter Sedlmaier, 74, of Meridian, TX died June 6th, 2022.

Dieter was born September 6th, 1946 in Cologne, Germany to Alfred and Maria Sedlmaier. He passed away peacefully at his ranch in Meridian, TX after a long illness. He is survived by his wife Kornelia and his step-daughter Patricia Sanderlin. Dieter grew up loving cars, earned his...