Obituaries
Local obituaries for Meridian, Texas
Betty (Betsy) Jean Cooper
Jul 8, 2025
Betty (Betsy) Jean Ferris Cooper
December 9, 1931 – July 8th, 2025
Betsy Cooper passed away peacefully at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Hillcrest in Waco after having a severe stoke at Williow Park Rehabilitation facility in Clifton where she had lived for the past few years.
Betsy was born to Lincoln and Frances Ferris in the home on their Womack area farm...
Blanche Rose Cummings Blackman
Jul 4, 2025
Blanche Rose Cummings Blackman, age 98, peacefully departed this life on July 4, 2025. A cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Blanche filled her years with love, kindness, and an unwavering commitment to her family and community.
Funeral services will take place on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 2 P.M., Lawson Funeral Home in Meridian. Pastor Ryan Pederson from St. Olaf's Lutheran...
Anthony Todd Davis
Jul 4, 2025
Anthony Todd Davis, born on December 1, 1960, in Fort Worth, Texas, passed away on July 4, 2025, in a Fort Worth hospital. He will be remembered as a man of remarkable vigor and dedication, whose life was enriched by his love for family, sports, motorcycles, and fishing.
Todd began his career in the oilfield at a young age, demonstrating an...
James Anna Oliver Booker
Jul 3, 2025
James Anna Oliver Booker passed peacefully on July 3, 2025 at the age of 85 at Providence Hospital in Waco, Texas.
She was born on August 26, 1939 to Henry and Ruthie Oliver in Steiner, Texas. She spent her youth in Morgan, Texas which served as home until she married Earl Medford Booker and moved to Crawford, Texas where they raised...
Margie Imbeck
Jun 26, 2025
It is with profound sadness that the family of Margie Lee Fogle (Imbeck) announces that she passed peacefully in her sleep at her home in Laguna Park, Texas, on June 26, 2025, at the age of 91.She will be lovingly remembered by her six children, daughters, Diana Perkins (Joe), Christy Swanner (Mark), and Brenda Cook; sons, Willie Snell, Doyle Snell,...
Jimmie Alan Clopton
Jun 16, 2025
Jimmie Alan Clopton, lovingly known to many as Alan, left this world on June 16, 2025, leaving behind a legacy filled with laughter, compassion, and an unyielding passion for life. Born on August 21, 1965, in Houston, Texas, Alan was a beacon of joy and warmth to all who knew him, with a heart as rich as the gardens he...
William Clayton Kelley
Jun 16, 2025
William Clayton Kelley, born on February 23, 1964, in Meridian, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home in Clifton, Texas, on June 16, 2025, surrounded by love and comfort. He has gone to be with his Lord and Savior.
Clayton was a man of faith and quiet strength, known for his kind heart and unwavering love for his family. He found...
Bobby Frank Anderson
Jun 12, 2025
Bobby Frank Anderson went to his heavenly home on June 12, 2025. Bobby Anderson was born on December 9, 1949, in Eden, TX to John and Betty Anderson. He attended Eden High school and graduated in May 1968. Bobby joined the United States Army in May of 1970. Upon graduation from basic training Bobby attended training at Ft. Gordon, GA...
Gary Owens
May 18, 2025
Gary Owens age 79, of Meridian, Texas passed away on May 18, 2025 in Meridian.
Graveside services will be held at 10 A.M., Friday, May 23, 2025 at the Meridian Memorial Cemetery. Pastor Kevin Reasoner will officiate.
Gary Owens was born on December 27, 1945 in Gainesville, Texas to Oral Owens and Cecil Milsap. He worked for the railroad for a number...
W. H. "Bill" Watson
May 15, 2025
William H. (Bill) Watson, a man of many titles and a heart full of love, passed away peacefully at his ranch home in Bosque County, Texas, on May 15, 2025. He was 95.
Born on January 17, 1930, in Mosheim, Texas, to Ruby and Herbert C. Watson, Bill was first known simply as “Son.” As the eldest of nine children, he...
Lorenzo Woods, Jr.
May 9, 2025
Lorenzo Woods, Jr., a cherished son, husband, stepfather, brother, and friend, departed this life on May 9, 2025, in Dallas, Texas, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, kindness, and culinary passion. Born on November 27, 1975, in the loving community of Wichita Falls, Texas, Lorenzo embodied joy and resilience throughout his life.
As a cook at the mess hall on Sheppard...
Frances Jeanet Hendrix
May 6, 2025
Frances Jeanet Hendrix age 79, of Cleburne, Texas passed away on May 6, 2025 in Cleburne, Texas.
Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 2 P.M., at the Kimball Cemetery near Kopperl.
Frances was born on January 21, 1946 in Brazos Point to O.K. and Lois Mears Whitehead. She grew up in Cleburne and married Harold Hendrix on...
Melissa Parchman Vivion
May 5, 2025
Lissie Parchman Vivion, lovingly known to many as Melissa, was born on July 1, 1945, in Rossville, Texas, and she graced this world with her warmth and kindness until May 5, 2025, when she peacefully passed away at her home, entering the arms of the Lord in her sleep.
Melissa led a life filled with vivid adventures, compassionate caregiving, and an...
Freddie Pauline McGinnis
May 2, 2025
Freddie Pauline McGinnis, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully in her home on May 2, 2025, at the age of 90, surrounded by the love and presence of her family. Born on October 13, 1934, in Jacksonville, Florida, Freddie’s life was a beautiful testament to joy, kindness, and unwavering devotion.
From a young age, Freddie shined brightly....
Judy Johnston Blassingame
Apr 28, 2025
Judy Johnston Blassingame, a beloved family matriarch and community member, peacefully passed away on April 28, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas. Born on July 6, 1947, in Clifton, Texas, Judy embraced life with a spirit that was both down to earth and vibrant. She was a proud graduate of High School in Arlington Heights in Fort Worth, Texas, and carried...
Belenda Lee Ockels
Apr 26, 2025
Belenda Lee Long Ockels, 76, of Waco, passed away on Saturday morning, April 26, 2025, at Reassuring Care in Corpus Christi, TX, with her son by her side. She maintained her dignity and grace throughout a valiant struggle with Parkinson's disease.
Belenda was born in Hico, TX, September 25, 1948, the daughter of E.S. and Rilla Juanita Long.
A retired Brookhaven Boys’...
Charles Neil Wade
Apr 22, 2025
Charles Neil Wade (Chuck) was born January 23, 1971 in Hico, Texas where he also passed from this life to the next last Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at the age of 54 years. He was raised by his parents Neil and Lela Wade, and graduated high school from Southside Christian Academy in Arlington, Texas. While there he met and raved...
Arnold Jay Eicker
Apr 16, 2025
Arnold “Jay” Eicker, 71, of Clifton, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2025, just days before his 72nd birthday.
Born on April 21, 1954, in Hutchinson, Kansas, Jay was a proud U.S. Navy veteran who served his country with honor from 1972 to 1975 as an Administrative Specialist. After his time in the service, he took to the open road...
Thomas "Davy" Strahan IV
Apr 12, 2025
Thomas David (Davy) Strahan IV, born on May 16, 2005 in Pasadena, TX was sent to his eternal home on April 12, 2025, in Deerfield, NY due to a car accident. He was the beloved son of Thomas & Holley Strahan.
Davy, as he was affectionately known, was a shining light in the lives of all who had the privilege of...
James Whitt Pennington
Apr 3, 2025
James Whitt Pennington age 90, of Meridian, passed away on April 3, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.
Funeral services will take place at 2:30 P.M., Saturday, April 12, 2025 at the First Baptist Church in Meridian. Private family only burial will take place in the Meridian Memorial Cemetery. Bro. Richard Creech, Bro. James Gilbert and Mark Jackson will officiate. Visitation...
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