Obituaries

Dec 16, 2022

Ruth was born Ima Ruth Nichols on May 25, 1937 in Bosque County, Meridian, Texas.  She was the first child of the late Jack and Nellie Paulson Nichols of Meridian, Texas.  “Ruthie” graduated from Meridian High School in 1956.  She then graduated “Isbell’s University of Beauty Culture” in Fort Worth.  She married Robert Earl Ermis on April 14, 1957. ...

Dec 15, 2022

Travis Wayne Griffith age 69, of Morgan, passed away December 15, 2022 in Clifton, Texas.

Graveside services will be held at 10 A.M., Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at the Morgan Cemetery. Bro. Phil Murphy will officiate.

Travis Wayne Griffith was born on Clifton, Texas on June 5, 1953 to Travis and Freddie Griffith. He lived...

Dec 15, 2022

Charles (Wayne) Beeman, devoted and loving husband, father, brother, uncle and friend, of Meridian, Texas passed away at Providence Village surrounded by his loving family on December 15, 2022 at age 69. Wayne was born in Garland, Texas on November 29, 1953 to Earl and Margie Beeman. The family spent his first few years in Germany where they were...

Dec 14, 2022

Edgar Emerson Hobdy age 83, of Benbrook, Texas passed away in Fort Worth, Texas on December 14, 2022.

Funeral services will be held at 1 P.M., Monday, December 19, 2022 at Lawson Funeral Home in Meridian. Pastor Donovan Burkett will officiate. Burial will be in the Fulton Cemetery near Walnut Springs, Texas. Visitation will take place one...

Dec 12, 2022

Olivia Perez Guererro, age 48, of Meridian passed away on Monday December 12, 2022 at 6:48 A.M. at the Nursing Home in Meridian, Texas.

Funeral services will be held 2 P.M., Thursday, December 15, 2022 at Lawson Funeral Home in Meridian, Texas and viewing will be on Wednesday December 14, 2022 from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M....

Dec 7, 2022

Patricia Evans age 80, of Clifton, passed away suddenly on December 7, 2022 in Temple, Texas

Graveside services will be held at 11 A.M., Monday, December 12, 2022 at the Meridian Cemetery. Bro. Richard Creech will officiate.

Pat Evans was born on June 7, 1942 in Harrogate, England. In 1964 she decided to move to...

Dec 2, 2022

Brady Carr 72, of Rossville, TN formally of Robinson, TX, passed peacefully in his sleep on December 2, 2022, after battling Lewy Body Dementia with Parkinsonism

Brady was born May 11, 1950, in Bryan, TX. He grew up and attended school in Angleton, TX, among many family members and friends. Brady joined the Army in 1968 and...

Nov 30, 2022

Michael Lawrence Parlette age 70, of Cranfills Gap passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday November 30, at his home in Cranfills Gap.

Michael Parlette was born on August 20, 1952, in Jacksonville, Florida to Lawrence and Elizabeth Parlette. He is survived by his wife Marie Parlette, Son Wyatt Parlette and wife of Jacksonville Florida. Step Son’s Delbert, Ricky,...

Nov 11, 2022

Mary Ann Kawa age 64, of Meridian, passed away unexpectedly on November 11, 2022 in Clifton, Texas.

Visitation will take place at Lawson Funeral Home in Meridian, November 15, 2022 from 5 P.M. until 7 P.M.

Mary Ann Kawa was born on December 9, 1957 in Omaha, Nebraska to Lawrence J. and Florence Frances Parys...

Nov 10, 2022

Leona Jean Dickey age 82, of Morgan, passed away on November 10, 2022 in Gatesville, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 2 P.M., Monday, November 14, 2022 at Lawson Funeral Home, Meridian, Texas. Burial will be in the Morgan Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 P.M. until 6 P.M., Sunday, November 13, 2022 at Lawson Funeral...

Nov 1, 2022

Roberta Frances Peoples Adams, 91, of Woodway died November 1, 2022. By God’s grace, she remained at home until her death.

She was born in Oklahoma City, OK on March 14, 1931 to Gurney Edward Peoples and Frances Emily Miller Peoples as their only child and was raised in Fort Worth, TX.  She attended Alice Carlson Elementary,...

Oct 31, 2022

Janice Rose Fulton went to be with the Lord on October 31, 2022. She passed away quietly at home from heart failure, with her family gathered to say goodbye.

Jan was the daughter of Carl and Opal Clayton. She was born July 2 1935 in Linden, TX. She was the oldest of 6 children, with 4 sisters...

Oct 29, 2022

Jimmye Carolyn "Kay" Day age 81, of Arlington, passed away on October 29, 2022.

Graveside funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at 2 P.M., at the Kopperl Cemetery. Bro. Richard Creech will officiate.

Left to cherish her memories are her siblings, Margaret Opella and husband, Ray, Marchita Dancer, Gloria Davis and...

Oct 28, 2022

Russell Thomas Dunn age 62 died of natural causes on October 28, 2022 at his residence in Iredell Texas.

Russell Dunn is survived by his daughter, Kelly Dunn and spouse Aldo Torres. Son, Thomas Dunn and wife Elizabeth Dunn. His grandchildren (oldest to youngest) Caibry Dunn, Leo Torres, Brynleigh Dunn, Jasmine Hernandez, Zaylee Dunn.

Russell...

Oct 26, 2022

Ethel Lee Addison age 78 of Clifton, passed away in Waco, Texas on October 26, 2022.

Per her wishes she will be cremated and no services will be held.

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

Oct 19, 2022

Wayne Aldon Shull Jr. 69 of walnut springs, Texas went to his eternal home on October 19th 2022. A memorial service will be held on November 5th at 1 pm at Lawson Funeral Home in Meridian, Texas. Wayne was born on August 29th 1953 in Ft. worth, Texas to Wayne Aldon Shull sr. & Betty Faye Posey.  He held...

Oct 18, 2022

Dan J. Evans age 86, of Clifton, passed away on October 18, 2022 in Waco, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 2 P.M., Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at Lawson Funeral Home in Meridian. Bro. Richard Creech will officiate. Burial will follow at the Meridian Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Daniel Jerome...

Oct 13, 2022

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Marie Pogue, mother, aunt, and friend to so many on Oct 13, 2022 in Whitney, Texas. She was born October 26, 1939 in Pensacola, Florida. She was married to William H. Pogue for many years, who proceeded her death in 1999. Marie loved to help people, not just...

Oct 8, 2022

James Ray Walker age 87, of Kopperl, passed away in Waco, Texas on October 8, 2022.

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

James Ray Walker was born on September 5, 1935 in Fort Worth, Texas to Henry B. and Ida Irene Daves. He attended school in Fort...

Oct 3, 2022

Matthew Lee Barnett age 45, went to be with our Lord and Savior on October 3, 2022.

Matt was born in Gulfport, MS and raised in Alvin, Texas. He graduated from Alvin High School in 1995. He is survived by his sons, Nathan and Calbe Barnett; mother, Kathryn and Barbara Barnett; brothers, Wayne "Skip" Barnett and wife,...