Obituaries

Mar 11, 2021

Virgil E. Curtis age 73, of Valley Mills, passed away on March 11, 2021 in Waco, Texas.

Memorial services will be held at 10 A.M., Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Lawson Funeral Home. Bro. Brandon Carter, Bro. Phil Murphy, and Bro. Cody Chaffin will officiate.

Virgil Earl Curtis was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on...

Mar 9, 2021

We lay to rest Amber L. (Jackson) Taylor, a beautiful mother, wife, sister, and grandmother. She is preceded in death by her mother Lenore “Terry” (Clark) Jackson, Father Harvey A. Jackson, brother Larry Jackson, and grandson Ryan Stephens. Amber leaves behind her beloved caring husband Cary Taylor. His unwavering devotion throughout their 53-year marriage was seen by their many...

Mar 9, 2021

Leah Faye Finley age 87 of Walnut Springs, passed away on March 9, 2021 in Dallas, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 10 A.M., Saturday, March 13, 2021 at the Walnut Springs Baptist Church with Pastor T.J. Joyner officiating. Burial will follow at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Walnut Springs. Visitation will be held from 6...

Mar 6, 2021

Kayson Michael McNaught, beloved infant son of Malan Lynette and Stephen Michael McNaught passed away Saturday, March 6, 2021, at Scott and White Hospital, Temple TX. Born pre-term on February 11, 2021, Kayson fought hard to survive but was unable to overcome multiple issues. During his short time on Earth, Kayson touched many lives and was loved by all...

Mar 5, 2021

Donald Webster Jones, Jr. age 57 of Morgan, passed away suddenly on March 5, 2021 at his residence.

Memorial services have not been scheduled at this time.

Donald Webster Jones, Jr. was born on the military base in Hopewell, Virginia on June 5, 1963 to Donald Webster Jones, Sr. and Shirley June Payne. He graduated...

Mar 5, 2021

Larry J. Wheeler, 79 of Morgan Texas passed away Friday, March 5,2021 in Burleson, Texas. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 pm on March 11,2021 at the Kopperl Cemetery. Viewing will be held on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 from 9:00 A.M. until 3:00 P.M at Lawson Funeral Home. Serving as pallbearers will be Kary Archer, Barry Payne, Jay...

Mar 4, 2021

Daniel Paulsen passed away on March 4, 2021 at Hughley Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas of complications from surgery he had at Walls Regional Hospital in Cleburne, Texas.

No services are set at this time.

Dan was born in Lakewood, Colorado but has lived in Kopperl, Texas since 1995 with his life long sweetheart. They...

Mar 3, 2021

Miyoko Miller age 94 of Morgan, passed away on March 3, 2021 in Keene, Texas.

Graveside funeral services were held on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 2 P.M. at the Wallace Creek Cemetery in San Saba. Pastor Phil Vaughn officiated.

Miyoko Armano was born on January 5, 1927 in Japan. She married Daniel H. Miller...

Mar 2, 2021

Donna Sue McCollum age 66 of Meridian, passed away surrounded by her loving family on March 2, 2021.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M., Friday, March 5, 2021 at the Meridian Memorial Cemetery. Pastor Chet Atkins will officiate.

Donna Sue Barr was born on July 11, 1954 in Fort Worth, Texas to...

Mar 1, 2021

William Edward Stephen Dickey age 58, of Morgan, Texas passed away on March 1, 2021 in Burlington, Kansas.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, March 6, 2021 at the Morgan Cemetery in Morgan, Texas. Pastor Jim Houser will officiate. Pallbearers will be Brad Smith, Justin Keim, Kenan Shafer, Terry Meadors, Bob Cantwell, and...

Mar 1, 2021

Dale Montgomery age 84, of Glen Rose, Texas passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021 at his home in Glen Rose.

Graveside services are scheduled for 1 P. M. Saturday, March 6, 2021 at Squaw Creek Cemetery in Rainbow, Texas. Rev. Joe Phillips will conduct the service.

Serving as pallbearers will be Aaron Dick, Austin...

Feb 24, 2021

Sandra Sue (Barnes) Sumner passed from this life on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 in Clifton, Tx. Sandra was born October 26, 1944 in Fort Worth, Tx to Albert Burl Barnes and Annie Fae Flanary. She graduated from Diamond Hill High school in Fort Worth, Tx and later became a legal secretary. She enjoyed country music and loved to dance...

Feb 22, 2021

Donald Wayne Jackson, Sr. age 75, of Cranfills Gap, passed away on February 22, 2021 in Waco, Texas.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Lawson Funeral Home at 7:00 P.M.

Don was born January 14th, 1946 in White Oak Mississippi to Louis Mullen and Thomas Jackson. He loved hunting, fishing...

Feb 20, 2021

Joe Allen, Sr. age 85, of Meridian, passed away on February 20, 2021 in Waco, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 4:30 P.M., Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Lawson Funeral Home in Meridian, Texas. Burial will be in the Meridian Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M., Friday, February 26, 2021 at Lawson...

Feb 19, 2021

Jim Vaughn 84,  formerly of Laguna Park Texas  passed away on February 19, 2021 in La Porte, Texas.   Jim was born in Vernon Texas in 1936, attended Arlington Heights school in Fort Worth and a 1959 graduate of UNT in Denton

A memorial service will be held at 1 P.M., March 27, 2021 at the Smith Bend...

Feb 19, 2021

Marion Henry Wilson age 78, of Hico, passed away in Hamilton, Texas on February 19, 2021.

Per his wishes he will be cremated and no services are set at this time.

Full obituary is forthcoming.

Arrangements made by Lawson Funeral Home, Meridian, Texas 254-435-2792.

Feb 18, 2021

Michael R. "Mike" Phillips, Sr., age 78 of Iredell, passed away on February 18, 2021 in Hamilton, Texas.

Graveside services will be held on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at 2 P.M. in the Mitchell Cemetery in Iredell. Rev. Dr. Neil Wade will officiate. Visitation will be held at Lawson Funeral Home in Meridian from 6:00 P.M. until...

Feb 17, 2021

Eliza Christine Catchings age 26, of Meridian, passed away on February 17, 2022 in Waco, Texas.

Funeral services will take place at 2 P.M., Friday, February 25, 2022 at the Meridian High School Gymnasium. Bro. Richard Creech will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 P.M. until 8 P.M., Thursday, February 24, 2022 at Lawson Funeral Home in...

Feb 16, 2021

Johnnie Louise Davenport age 78 of Meridian, passed away on February 16, 2021 in Waco, Texas.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. at Lawson Funeral Home in Meridian. Rev. Ricky White will officiate. Visitation will be held at Lawson Funeral Home also on Saturday from 9:00 A.M. until service time....

Feb 5, 2021

Dolores Faye Parker Fox age 84, of Kennedale and formerly of Walnut Springs, passed away on February 5, 2021 in Kennedale, Texas.

Funeral services are going to be held at 2 P.M., Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Lawson Funeral Home in Meridian. Jimmy Henderson will officiate. Burial will be at the Fulton Cemetery near Walnut Springs. Visitation...