Obituaries
Local obituaries for Meridian, Texas
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...
Charles Eugene Blakley
Apr 2, 2025
Charles Eugene Blakley, 89, retired from the Department of Defense passed from this earth, April 2, 2025, at his home in Iredell.
He was born November 26, 1935 in Stephenville, Texas to Jack and Vinita Blakley.
He is survived by his wife of 69 years Doris Fillingim Blakley; son Brian Eugene and wife, Karen Annette Heys; grandsons, Robert Joseph Boyle and Steven...
Linda Jane Webb
Apr 2, 2025
Linda Jane Webb, age 74 of Morgan , formerly of Robinson, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at her home with her loving animals beside her.
Linda was born June 13, 1950 in Ft Worth, the daughter of the late Virgil Thomas Bolin and Nancy Jane Anderson.
Linda had a heart full of compassion and dedicated her time to rescuing animals in...
Stella Ester Abbott
Mar 24, 2025
Stella Ester Abbott age 56, of Joshua, passed away on her birthday surrounded by her loving family.
Stella's life was a garden blooming with love and adventure. Her passions range from hiking to dancing, each step she took leaving behind joy and laughter. She found peace in gardening and rock hunting, and her culinary delights are a testament to her love....
James Earl "Jim" Vawter
Mar 9, 2025
James Earl "Jim" Vawter, a beloved figure in his community and cherished family member, passed away on March 9, 2025, at the age of 94. James was born on January 13, 1931, and dedicated 45 years of his life to being a baker at Mrs. Baird's Bakery, where his craft brought joy to many.
Throughout his life, James was known for...
Ama Lee Lawrence
Mar 8, 2025
Our Beloved Matriarch, Ama Lee Lawrence (Granny), 93, of Meridian, Texas, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 8th, 2025.
Granny was born August 3, 1931, in Brownwood, Texas, to Albert and Mable Trowbridge. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Windell Orell (W.O.) Lawrence; children, Windell Keithley Lawrence, Patricia Ann Kelley, Charles Douglas Lawrence;...
David Ray Miller
Mar 5, 2025
David Ray Miller, born on November 26, 1957, in Richmond, Texas, passed away on March 5, 2025, in Fort Worth, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories. David was a man who lived life to the fullest, embracing every moment with an outgoing spirit and deep affection for those around him.
A devoted husband to Ruth Raulston Miller,...
Bennie Lee (Bubba) Wied
Feb 19, 2025
Bennie Lee (Bubba) Wied, a cherished figure in his community and a passionate cowboy, was born on October 6, 1947, in Houston, Texas, raised in Humble, Texas. He embarked on a journey that not only led him to become a skilled crane operator with Local 450 but also to immerse himself in the loving world of rodeo. Bubba was a...
Janis Lynn Proffitt
Feb 13, 2025
Janis Lynn Gustafson Proffitt, age 81, was born on January 6, 1944 to James “Jimmy” Monroe and Argroula “Argie” Caras Gustafson in Fort Worth, Texas and passed away in Hico, Texas on February 13, 2025 to be with her Lord Jesus.
Janis was a nurturing loving mother and “Granny” to her children and cherished grand and great- grandchildren as well as...
Donna O'Neal
Jan 29, 2025
Donna O'Neal, born on September 24, 1951, in Fort Worth, Texas, departed this world unexpectedly but peacefully on January 29, 2025, in Meridian, Texas. Donna was a beacon of love and positivity, whose nurturing spirit touched the lives of everyone she encountered.
Donna spent most of her life in Fort Worth working and raising her family. After moving to Bosque County,...
Thomas Leroy Weir
Jan 21, 2025
Thomas Leroy Weir, 87, of Morgan, Texas passed away January 21st, 2025 in Clifton, Texas.
He was born April 13th, 1937 in Gatesville, Texas to Thomas Levi and Amanda Scott Weir.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Linda Bowman Weir, siblings, Ann, Aliene, Carl and nephew, Robert.
Tom is survived by his son Marty Weir, wife Amber and...
Eugene Day
Dec 26, 2024
Eugene Day age 60, of Kopperl, passed away on December 26, 2024 in Waco, Texas surrounded by his loving family and friends.
Funeral services will take place at 11 A.M., Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at the Cleburne Bible Church in Cleburne, Texas. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Pastor Dean Elliot and Pastor Darrell Wickert will officiate.
Eugene...
Amy Dugan Slaton
Dec 25, 2024
Amy Dugan Slaton, a beloved resident of Plano, Texas, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 25, 2024. Born on May 10, 1974, in Royal Oak, Michigan, she was the cherished daughter of Hugh and Janice Dugan. Amy’s life was marked by her dedication to family, her successful career in accounting, and her unwavering spirit.
From a young age, Amy...
Alesia JoAnne Williams
Dec 21, 2024
Joanne Alsup Williams (age 73), of Grand Prairie, Texas, passed away on December 21, 2024. She was born on October 26, 1951 in Clifton, Texas and moved to Grand Prairie in 1956.
Joanne was a member of the first graduating class of South Grand Prairie High School, where she proudly cheered on the varsity squad. After high school, her academic journey...
Donna Golden McMurray
Dec 18, 2024
Donna Lynn Golden McMurray, 55, of Meridian, Texas went to be with her heavenly father on Wednesday December 18, 2024. She gave her life to Christ at a young age at Latham Springs Church Camp July 31, 1980. Donna was later baptized into the faith on September 21, 1980 at the First Baptist Church of Meridian, Texas.
Funeral Services will be...
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