Obituaries

Oct 17, 2018

On Wednesday, October 17, 2018, Jimmy Ted Heath, loving husband and father of two sons, passed away at age 71.

Jim was born on May 18, 1947 in Merkel, Texas to Ted and Martha (Speegle) Heath. His family moved to Meridian when he was a toddler.  He had a happy childhood living with his parents and three...

Oct 16, 2018

Margaret Ann Tweedle age 76 of Clifton, passed away on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 in Waco, Texas.

Graveside funeral services will be 1 P.M., Saturday, October 20, 2018 at the Oswald Cemetery near Clifton. Rev. Mary Gean Cope will officiate. Pallbearers will be Elton Watley, Little Kenneth Bible, Craig Pollard, Jordon Edwards, Miguel Estrada, and Chris Sedberry....

Oct 14, 2018

Marvin Wesley Watson age 76 of Glen Rose, passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2018 in Glen Rose, Texas.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Marvin Watson was born on August 5, 1942 in Fort Worth, Texas to Marvin and Ann Wise Watson. He married Mary Luster on August 1, 1982 in...

Oct 8, 2018

Thomas L. Conrad, age 99 of Meridian, passed away on Monday, October 8, 2018 at his residence in Meridian.

Graveside funeral services will be 10:30 A.M., Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at the Clifton Cemetery in Clifton, Texas. Rev. Richard Creech will officiate. Visitation will take place from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at...

Sep 21, 2018

Matthew Wayne Boyette, age 43 of Kopperl, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 21, 2018 at his residence.

Memorial services will be 4 P.M., Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at Lawson Funeral Home in Meridian. Family will conduct the service.

Matthew Wayne Boyette was born on April 4, 1975 in Lewisville, Arkansas to Royce Dwayne and...

Sep 13, 2018

Laura Josephine Clark age 88 of Walnut Springs passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2018 in a Clifton nursing facility.

Memorial services will be 2 P.M., Saturday, September 22, 2018 at the Walnut Springs Baptist Church with Rev. TJ Joyner officiating.  Graveside service will be 2:30 P.M., Thursday, October 11, 2018 at the Fort Sam Houston Cemetery...

Sep 13, 2018

Stella Francene Bonds age 85 of Artesia, New Mexico passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2018 in Lubbock, Texas.

Graveside funeral services are going to be 1 P.M., Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at Oden Chapel Cemetery near Glen Rose, Texas. Visitation will be from 10 A.M. until 11 A.M. before the service at Lawson Funeral Home.

Sep 12, 2018

Charles Alton Dickey, Sr. age 83 of Morgan, passed away on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 in a Clifton nursing facility.

Funeral services will be 2 P.M., Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Lawson Funeral Home in Meridian. Bro. Jerry Lindsey will officiate. Burial will be in the Morgan Cemetery. Visitation will take place from 5 P.M. until 7...

Sep 8, 2018

John Thomas "Tommy" Wheeler age 63 of Morgan, passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2018 in a Meridian nursing facility.

Per his wishes he will be cremated.

John Thomas Wheeler was born on November 13, 1954 in Fort Worth, Texas to Ward Dale and Pauline Murphy Wheeler. He moved to Morgan in 1991. Tommy retired...

Sep 6, 2018

Leona J. Orr age 88 of Clifton, passed away on Thursday, September 6, 2018 at her residence.

Graveside services will be 11:30 A.M., Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at the Hubler Family Cemetery near Clifton.

Full obituary is forthcoming.

Words of comfort and peace can be sent to the family at www.lawsonfuneralhome.net.

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Sep 4, 2018

Donald James "Donnie" Britton age 47, of Lakeside Village passed away on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at his residence.

Funeral services will be 11 A.M., Saturday, September 8, 2018 at the Kopperl United Methodist Church with Rev. Kent Berry officiating. Burial will follow at the Kimball Cemetery near Kopperl. Visitation will be one hour prior to the...

Sep 4, 2018

Lesli Jo Scott age 54 of Meridian, passed away on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 in a Clifton nursing facility.

Per her request she will be cremated.

Lesli Jo Scott was born on November 26, 1963 in Carlsbad, New Mexico to Wayland Doye Scott and Alice Fenske Scott. She graduated from Tarleton State University with her...

Aug 27, 2018

James Carroll Hardin age 80 of Meridian, passed away on Monday, August 27, 2018 at his home after a short illness. James was born on October 18, 1937 in Waco, Texas. He was the son of Rev. W.D. Hardin and Maggie Ruth Hardin. He is survived by three brothers, John, Ben, and Paul Hardin. He is also survived by...

Aug 27, 2018

Marsha Lynn McClellan age 71 of Clifton, passed away on Monday, August 27, 2018 at a Clifton care facility.

Memorial services will be Noon, Saturday, September 1, 2018 at the Riverside Baptist Church. Family members will conduct the service.

Marsha Lynn Gonzales was born on June 12, 1947 in Corsicana, Texas to Pete and Dorothy...

Aug 24, 2018

Thomas Franklin "Frank" Martin age 75 of Grapevine, Texas passed away on August 24, 2018 in Fort Worth, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 2 P.M., Thursday, August 30, 2018 at Lawson Funeral Home in Meridian. Dr. Jerry Smith will officiate. Graveside services will be 1 P.M., Friday, August 31, 2018 at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park...

Aug 23, 2018

Shelley Anne Whitfield, age 67 of Iredell, passed away on Thursday morning, August 23, 2018 in a Waco hospital after a brief illness.

Graveside services are going to be 4:30 P.M., Sunday, August 26, 2018 at Mitchell Cemetery in Iredell. John McGinnis will conduct the service. Pallbearers are going to be Morgan Whitfield, Lane Whitfield, Hunter Sheffield,...

Aug 23, 2018

William David Allen age 90 passed away to be with his God on Thursday, August 23, 2018 while sitting by the Nurses Station visiting all in his wheelchair. He had just eaten a good breakfast and drank fluids for the first time in weeks. He seemed in good spirits for the first time in a while. Maybe he knew...

Aug 16, 2018

Karis Belle Purcell, daughter of Thad and Misty Purcell, died in her mother's arms and went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on August 16, 2018. Memorial funeral services will be held at 10 A.M., Saturday, August 18, 2018 at Lawson Funeral Home in Meridian. Pastor Ed Dittfurth will conduct the service.

Karis knew nothing but...

Aug 7, 2018

Danny Holladay, age 63 of Walnut Springs passed away suddenly Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at his residence.

Funeral services will be 10 A.M. Friday, August 10, 2018 at the Walnut Springs Baptist Church. Rev. B.E. Moore and Rev. DeWaun Ashley will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 P.M. until 7 P.M., Thursday, August 9, 2018 at Lawson...

Jul 16, 2018

Linda Clarie Muse age 80 of Bedford and formerly of Clifton, passed away on Monday, July 16, 2018 in Bedford, Texas.

Funeral services will be 10:30 A.M., Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Lawson Memorial Chapel in Walnut Springs. Burial will be at the Fulton Cemetery in Walnut Springs.

Linda Claire Muse was born on October...