Obituaries
Local obituaries for Meridian, Texas
The Old Walnut Springs Baptist Church
Oct 10, 2026
1885-1949/ 1949-October 11th 2026
Walnut Springs Baptist Church was established in 1885, and for generations its congregation worshiped in a beautiful wooden sanctuary crowned by a tall steeple. In 1922, the steeple was removed after being damaged by a cyclone.
By the late 1940s, the congregation recognized the need for a new sanctuary. During construction, Sunday services were held in the town...
Mary Rico
Oct 7, 2026
Mary Rico, 95, passed away on October 7, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas. She was born on December 16, 1930, in Wink, Texas.
Mary will be remembered with love by those who knew her and by the family who shared in her life. She is survived by her husband, Amado Rico. Their bond and life together remain a cherished part of...
Glenda Wimberly Gardner
Oct 3, 2026
Glenda Wimberly Gardner, age 85, of College Station, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on October 3, 2026. Surrounded by her three loving daughters, she was called home to be with her Heavenly Father.
Born on November 28, 1940, in Meridian, Texas, Glenda was the daughter of Cliff Gardner and Josephine Baxter Fenton. She was a devoted member of Christ...
Fairy Alliene Arnold
Oct 2, 2026
Fairy Alliene Arnold, born Fairy Alliene Clark, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2026, in West, Texas, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on August 30, 1938, in Rio Vista, Texas, and lived a life grounded in faith, love, family, and devotion to those she held dear.
Fairy was a sweet and kind Christian woman whose gentle spirit and...
Sarita Lytton Ellis
Sep 27, 2026
Sarita Lytton Ellis passed away peacefully on September 27, 2026, in Clifton, Texas. She was born on November 16, 1946, in Corpus Christi, Texas, and lived a life marked by warmth, energy, generosity, and deep love for the people and animals around her.
Sarita graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in Austin, Texas, and went on to graduate from Texas Christian University,...
Katie Wesson
Sep 25, 2026
Katie Lou Wesson, 91, passed away on September 25, 2026, leaving behind a beautiful legacy of strength, faith, family, and love.
Katie spent many wonderful years living at Lake Whitney with the love of her life, her husband, J.C. Wesson Jr. Together, they built a life of 50 years filled with memories before she later made her home in Clifton, Texas....
Mary Ann Chatfield
Sep 22, 2026
Mary Ann Chatfield, née Krueger, passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 22, 2026, in Clifton, Texas. She was born on March 26, 1943, in Meridian, Texas, and grew up in Bosque County, a place that remained an important part of her life and story.
Mary Ann built a life marked by care, compassion, and dedication to others. She attended...
James "Bo" Kenneth Wigglesworth
Sep 18, 2026
James “Bo” Kenneth Wigglesworth, of Iredell, Texas, passed away unexpectedly at home on September 18, 2026. He was 64. Born on August 4, 1962, in Stanton Texas, Bo will be remembered as a very sweet and quiet man whose kindness made others feel welcome. He loved people, never met a stranger, and lived as a great Christian man who loved...
Wanda Fern Hardin
Sep 17, 2026
Wanda Fern Rice Hardin passed from this life into eternal joy on September 17, 2026, at the age of 87, in Clifton, Texas.
A visitation will be held on September 21, 2026, from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at Meridian United Pentecostal Church in Meridian, Texas. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 A.M., with burial to follow at Meridian Memorial...
James Brady Martin, Jr.
Sep 16, 2026
In Loving Memory of James Brady Martin, Jr. ❤️
For those who would like to come pay their respects and share condolences with our family, we will be having a come-and-go memorial for JB.
Friday, September 18, 2026
📍 Glen Rose Community Center
🕒 3:00–6:00 PM
James Brady Martin, Jr. was born October 2, 1996, to James Brady Martin, Sr. and Jeanette Irene Martin.
He was...
Donald Eugene Maness
Sep 16, 2026
Donald Eugene Maness, 74, of Meridian, Texas, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on September 16, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas, with his loved ones by his side. He was born on July 3, 1952, in Hico, Texas, to Lorene Weatherford and Emmitt Maness.
Don was a man who built a life through hard work, steady hands, and deep devotion to his...
Deborah Kaylen Caughron
Sep 13, 2026
Deborah Kaylen Caughron, born Deborah Kaylen Petty, passed away peacefully with her loved ones by her side on September 13, 2026, in Waco, Texas. She was born on October 15, 1954, in Meridian, Texas, and will be remembered as a woman whose heart was centered on family, love, and the quiet, faithful care she gave so freely to those around...
Ray Mize
Sep 9, 2026
Lindell Ray Mize, known to his family as sweetheart, Dad, Poppy, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend to many, left this earth on September 9, 2026. He suffered a stroke on Labor Day, September 7, from which he never regained consciousness.
Ray was born November 30, 1941, in Lamesa to Horace Edward and Ruby Pearl (Thurman) Mize. He spent his early years...
John Richard Fulton
Sep 8, 2026
John Richard Fulton passed away on September 8, 2026, in Grapevine, Texas, after a short illness with loved ones by his side. He was born on October 1, 1930, in Alvarado, Texas, and lived a long life marked by service, hard work, devotion to family, and a generous heart.
John served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War....
James Orval Crouch Jr.
Sep 8, 2026
James Orval Crouch Jr., affectionately known as "Buddy," passed away on September 8, 2026. He was born on November 21, 1956, in Midland County, Texas, to James Orval Crouch Sr. and Annie Nell Kelley. Buddy spent his formative years in Waxahachie, Glen Rose, and Clifton, Texas. He later joined the United States Army, proudly serving his country for a term...
Brenda Charlene Herzog
Sep 8, 2026
Brenda Charlene May Herzog, 85, of Clifton, Texas, passed peacefully with her family by her side to go be with her Lord and Savior on September 8, 2026.
Brenda Herzog was born on December 18, 1940 at her maternal grandparents' house in Farmersville, Texas. She and her parents soon moved to Dallas and then to Garland.
Brenda attended Garland High School, where...
Jo Ann St. Clair
Sep 2, 2026
Jo Ann St. Clair, of Meridian, Texas, passed away peacefully in her sleep at Lutheran Sunset Home on September 2, 2026. She was born on October 8, 1935, in Iredell, Texas, and lived a life marked by faith, kindness, learning, and deep love for her family and community.
Jo Ann attended Iredell Public School and continued her education at McNeese University...
Kornelia LaMark
Aug 14, 2026
Kornelia LaMark (née Hartrumpf), born on September 26, 1967, in Zeighan, Germany, passed away unexpectedly on August 14, 2026, in Meridian, Texas. Her sudden departure leaves a space that cannot be filled—a bright, loving woman whose humor and warmth made the world a kinder place for all who knew her.
From her earliest days in Zeighan, Kornelia shone with determination and...
Jimmy Fred Wray
Aug 5, 2026
Jimmy Wray won his final battle Wednesday, August 5, 2026. He served his Maker well, turning 80 on July 12, 2026. His life was a testament to courage and strength.
Jimmy was blessed with God-fearing, loving parents and he loved them dearly, as well as a sister who he lost in 2011. His parents taught him hard work ethics, and he...
Felix C. Lira
Aug 3, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Felix Lira, lovingly known to many as "Popo." On August 3, 2026, he passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by the love of his cherished family.
Felix was born on July 11, 1945, in El Campo, Texas, to Antonio and Herlinda Lira. On July 20, 1963, he married the love...
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