Obituaries

Sep 12, 2023

Aureliano “Tico” Maldonado-Balderas of Meridian, Texas passed away on September 12, 2023.

Visitation will begin at 12 P.M. Sunday, September 17, 2023. Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 18, 2023 at 2 P.M. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Morgan.

Tico loved to work on cars, dance and drink beer and cook out with close...

Sep 8, 2023

Gracie Lynn Martinez, a loving, supportive, and strong woman who adored her grandchildren, passed away on September 8, 2023, at the age of 57. She was born on September 6, 1966, in Clifton, Texas to Carolyn Morales.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 10 A.M. at Lawson Funeral Home in Meridian. Albert Hunter will officiate....

Aug 31, 2023

 

Faith Rene (Grubbs) Mancia, 25, of Granbury, was called home to heaven,Thursday morning, August 31st, 2023. Faith was born April 7, 1998 to Rhonda and Walter Grubbs of Meridian, TX. As a child, Faith had a huge love for animals. She was known to bring home strays, saying they needed her. On January 9th, 2018, Faith married her best...

Aug 26, 2023

 

Mattie Lou Bragg Derryberry, 83, passed away August 26, 2023, at the Clifton Lutheran Sunset Home.  Mattie, the second of five children, was born in Grapevine, TX, to Wade and Gertrude Forgey Bragg.  She showed her commitment to family, her value of hard work, and her independence early when, at the age of 11, while working in the field...

Aug 16, 2023

Raymond Theodore Chilen, Jr., a dedicated employee and a beloved family man, passed away on August 16, 2023, at the age of 74. Born on September 29, 1948, in Salina, Kansas, Raymond led a fulfilling life that left an indelible mark on all those who had the privilege of knowing him.Raymond spent twenty years of his career with Clifton Molding,...

Aug 12, 2023

Jason Charles Ford age 47, of McGregor passed away on August 12, 2023 in Valley Mills, Texas.

Memorial services will be held at 11 A.M., Sunday, August 20, 2023 at the Meridian Civic Center in Meridian, Texas. Sherry Minatra will officiate.

Jason Charles Ford was born in Dallas, Texas to Charles and Charlotte Cobb Ford. He was raised and educated...

Aug 8, 2023

Eva Sue Westbrook Watson age 82, of Meridian, Texas, passed away at her residence in Meridian, on August 8, 2023 with her loving husband by her side.

Funeral services will be held at 11 A.M., Friday, August 11, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Meridian. Bro. Richard Creech will officiate. The Watson family will receive visitors at...

Aug 7, 2023

Hugh Stanley Dugan of St. Paul, Texas passed away on August 7, 2023, after a brief stay at Faith Presbyterian Hospice in Dallas, Texas. Hugh was born in Wheaton, Illinois on September 2, 1938, to Horace Stanley Dugan and Amy Brooks. A proud graduate of the University of Texas in Austin, Hugh married the love of his life, Janice...

Aug 4, 2023

Ray J. Miller age 93, of Meridian, passed away on August 4, 2023 in Clifton, Texas.

Funeral services will take place at 11 A.M., Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at the First Methodist Church in Meridian. Bro. Richard Creech, Pastor San-ky Kim, Mark Williamson and Willard Still will officiate. Private family only interment will follow the funeral service...

Jul 27, 2023

Ruth Ann McCallister age 92, of Kopperl, passed away on July 27, 2023 in Clifton Texas.

Visitation will be held at Lawson Funeral Home on Sunday, July 30, 2023 from 6:00 until 8:00P.M. Graveside services will be held on July 31, 2023 at 10:00 AM at Kopperl Cemetery. Bro. Richard Creech will officiate.

Ruth Ann...

Jul 4, 2023

Mary Jo Katherine Vara of Walnut Springs, Texas sadly left us on July 4, 2023 in Fort Worth, Texas.

She is survived by her children, Timothy Joe Conner, Susan Muniz and husband Benjamin of Walnut Springs, Texas, Bonifacio Vara of Walnut Springs, Texas, James John Vara and wife Venus of Glen Rose, Texas, Joe Vara of Walnut...

Jun 29, 2023

Laura Nell Seidel Nichols died at McKinney Medical Center on June 29, 2023, seven months after celebrating her milestone 100th birthday. “Nonnie” was the darling of her family and lived life to the fullest until her very last day.

Nell was born at home in Rosebud, Texas on Nov. 3, 1922 to Herbert and Minnie...

Jun 28, 2023

Joyce Ann Foster age 79, of Kopperl, passed away on June 28, 2023 in Glen Rose, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 10 A.M., Monday, July 3, 2023 at the Kopperl Methodist Church. Pastor John Woods will officiate. Private family only burial will take place in the Kopperl Cemetery. Visitation will take place from 6 P.M....

Jun 22, 2023

William David Ownbey of Meridian, formerly of Cleburne, passed away June 22nd 2023 At his home in Meridian TX.

Billy was born September 8th 1953 in Cleburne to Clifford “Bill” Ownbey and Harriet Anderson Ownbey he graduated Cleburne high in 1972 and received a Bachelor's of Industrial Technologies from Tarleton University. Billy was also a Master Electrician,...

Jun 16, 2023

Grayson Lee Boggs age 6, of Valley Mills, passed away on June 16, 2023 in Temple, Texas after being in a tragic accident with his daddy, Matthew.

Funeral services will be held at 1 P.M., Saturday, June 24, 2023 at the Bosque County Cowboy Church in Meridian. Pawpaw Tater Paschal will officiate. Visitation will take place from...

Jun 16, 2023

Ruby Merle "Nanny" Dozier age 93, of Meridian, Texas, passed away on June 16, 2023 in Waco, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 10 A.M., Thursday, June 22, 2023 at Lawson Funeral Home in Meridian. Burial will be private following the service.

Ruby was born on October 6, 1929 in Houston, Texas to Ernest...

Jun 15, 2023

John Paul Hudson age 76, of Meridian, passed away on June 15, 2023 in Meridian, Texas.

Graveside services will be held at 10:30 A.M., Monday, June 19, 2023 at the Meridian Memorial Cemetery in Meridian.

John Paul Hudson was born on September 30, 1946 in Charleston, West Virginia. He served his country in the Vietnam...

Jun 13, 2023

Deborah Kay Johnson age 69, of Georgetown and formerly of Glen Rose, passed away on June 13, 2023 in Glen Rose, Texas.

Memorial services will take place at 2 P.M., July 1, 2023 at the Walnut Springs Baptist Church. Pastor TJ Joyner will officiate.

Deborah Kay Sparks was born on February 1, 1954 in Kermit,...

Jun 3, 2023

Teddy Lee Wheat Harris age 85, of Joshua and formerly of Meridian, passed away on June 3, 2023 in Fort Worth, Texas.

Memorial services will be held at 1 P.M., June 17, 2023 at Lawson Funeral Home in Meridian. Pastor Dettra Hicks and George Adams will officiate.

Teddy graduated from Morgan High School in 1955....

May 29, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert John Pauken III, who departed this world on Memorial Day, May 29, 2023. Rob was known by many names in his lifetime: Son, Father, Husband, Chef, City inspector, Sergeant, and Friend. Regardless of what you called him, he would always leave behind a legacy of love, kindness,...