Obituaries

Dec 21, 2021

Rafael Flores passed peacefully on December 21, 2021 at the age of 86 surrounded by loves ones who will honor his memory forever.  Rafael was born December 13, 1935 in Ben Bolt, Texas to Eliza and Jose Flores.  He was the 4th born of 11 brothers and 3 sisters.

Graveside service will be Tuesday, December 28, 2021...

Dec 19, 2021

Kenneth Ray Hix age 77, of Meridian, passed away unexpectedly in an automotive accident on December 19, 2021 near Meridian.

Per his wishes there will not be any services at this time.

Kenneth Ray Hix was born on July 30, 1944 in McGregor to Jack and Matilda Witt Hix. He graduated from Eastern Hills High...

Dec 15, 2021

Becky Reese passed away on Wednesday morning, December 15, at the Sunset Home in Clifton, Texas.  A Graveside service was held with family on Friday December 17.

Born Rebecca Jo Deck on September 17, 1940 in Brady, Texas, Becky was the oldest daughter of Zeb and Ila Deck.  She was raised and graduated in west Texas from...

Dec 5, 2021

Doris McDowell passed into her heavenly home on December 5, 2021 at the age of 88.

Funeral services will be held at 1 P.M., Friday, December 10, 2021 at the Spring Creek Baptist Church. Her husband Rev. GW McDowell will officiate. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be...

Dec 4, 2021

Ann Clark age 80, of Meridian, passed away on December 4, 2021 in Clifton, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M., Thursday, December 9, 2021 at Lawson Funeral Home. Bro. Richard Creech will officiate. Burial will be in the Meridian Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at...

Dec 2, 2021

Eric Evans age 69, of Clifton, Texas passed away on December 2, 2021 in Waco, Texas.

No services scheduled at this time.

Arrangements were made by Lawson Funeral Home, Meridian, Texas

254-435-2792

Nov 30, 2021

Sheila Yvonne Felan age 53 of Waco, passed away on November 30, 2021 in Waco, Texas.

Visitation with family and friends will take place from 4 P.M. until 8 P.M., Friday, December 17, 2021 at Lawson Funeral Home in Meridian.

Full obituary is forthcoming.

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

Nov 27, 2021

Former Edinburg resident James (Jim) Otto Holzem, 97, passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 27, 2021 at his residence in Palm City, Florida.

Jim was born in Chicago, Illinois, on June 23, 1924 to Otto and Marian Holzem. He served as a combat paratrooper in the 11th Airborne in World War II. He saw action...

Nov 22, 2021

Joyce Alline Whitefield age 80, of Weatherford, Texas and formerly of Iredell, Texas, passed away surrounded by family on November 22, 2021 in Weatherford, Texas.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 26, 2021 at 10 A.M. at Lawson Funeral Home in Meridian. Visitation will take place from 8 A.M. until service time. Burial will follow...

Nov 8, 2021

Tommy Lee Mitchell, 59, passed away on November 8, 2021. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at First Baptist Church, Walnut Springs. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery, Walnut Springs.

Tommy Mitchell was born on September 23, 1962, in Glen Rose, Texas, to Edmon Mitchell and Betty Bourland. He...

Nov 7, 2021

Jerry Lester Craig age 78, of Lewisville, Texas and formerly of Iredell, Texas passed away on November 7, 2021 in Iredell, Texas.

Graveside memorial services will be held on December 10, 2021 at 10:30 A.M., at the DFW National Cemetery.

His journey began in Iredell, Texas born to J.D. and Virginia Craig. After his enlistment...

Nov 6, 2021

John Mark Fair of Clifton, Texas passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. at the First United Methodist Church in Clifton, Texas.

John was born in Clifton, Texas on October 1, 1960 to Thomas, Sr., and Nita Fair. He married Debbie...

Nov 4, 2021

Anita Page Weehunt Rasmusson age 91, of Colleyville, Texas passed away on November 4, 2021 in North Richland Hills, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at Noon, Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Lawson Funeral Home in Meridian. Burial will take place following the service at Morgan Cemetery.

Anita Page Weehunt was born on January 11,...

Oct 22, 2021

Joseph “Joe” Nicholas VanderLaan Jr. entered the gates of Heaven on Friday, October 22, 2021 in Waco, Texas.  A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 6, 2021 at 10:30 am at the Bosque County Cowboy Church in Meridian, officiated by Pastor Tater Paschal.

Joe was born April 5, 1952 in Cleburne, Texas to Fanny May and...

Oct 13, 2021

Ada Lee Brandon Stapp age 96, of Morgan, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2021 in Clifton, Texas.

Graveside services will be held at 10:30 A.M., Monday, October 18, 2021 at the Morgan Cemetery with Bro. Richard Creech officiating. Visitation will take place from 9 A.M. until 10 A.M., Monday at Lawson Funeral Home in Meridian. Lunch...

Oct 13, 2021

Ruby J. Marckel age 79, of Walnut Springs, passed away on October 13, 2021 at her residence surrounded by family.

Funeral services will be held at 2 P.M., Monday, October 18, 2021 at Lawson Memorial Chapel in Walnut Springs, Texas. Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral service. Burial will be at the Oak Grove...

Oct 11, 2021

Elaine Frances Boughton age 60, of Duncanville, passed away on October 11, 2021 in Dallas, Texas.

Celebration of Life will be held at Noon on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at the Morgan First Baptist Church. Pastor John Crowder will officiate.

Elaine Frances Jones was born on February 24, 1961 in Frankfort, Germany to Donald Jones,...

Oct 10, 2021

Mary Alma Thomas, 82, of Meridian passed away October 10, 2021 in Dallas, TX.

Graveside services will be held at 11:30 A.M., Saturday, October 16, 2021 at the Meridian Cemetery. Bro. Richard Creech will officiate. Visitation with family and friends will take place from 9 A.M. until 11 A.M., Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Lawson Funeral Home...

Oct 9, 2021

Lucy Ann Smith age 64, of Kopperl, passed away on Saturday,  October 9, 2021 at her residence.

No services are scheduled at this time.

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

Oct 7, 2021

Ciappra Marie "Nanna Bear" Bible of Clifton, passed away on October 7, 2021 in Waco, Texas.

Graveside funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at 2 P.M., at the Oswald Cemetery near Clifton. Dr. George R. Harrison and Rev. Thomas Oliver, Sr. will officiate. Pallbearers will be Elton Watley, Chris Sedberry, James Sedberry, Brian...