Obituaries

Laura Nell Seidel Nichols

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...

Joyce Ann Foster

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....

William David Ownbey

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,...

Grayson Lee Boggs

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...

Ruby Merle (Theiss) Dozier

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...

John Paul Hudson

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...

Deborah Kay (Sparks) Johnson

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,...

Teddy Lee (Wheat) Harris

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....

Robert John Pauken, III

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,...

Ronald Terry Anderson

May 28, 2023

Ronald Terry Anderson passed away peacefully in his sleep surrounded by family on Sunday, May 28, 2023 in Waco, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 10 A.M., Saturday, June 3, 2023 at the First Baptist Church in Meridian. Bro. Richard Creech will officiate. Burial will be in the Spring Creek Cemetery near Iredell. Visitation will be...

Tina Marie (Coy) Kelley

May 26, 2023

Tina Marie Kelley age 45, of Gilchrist, Texas and also Glen Rose, Texas, passed away on May 26, 2023 in Gilchrist, Texas.

Full obituary is forthcoming.

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

Alice Laverne (Horrell) Grenier

May 20, 2023

Alice La Verne Grenier, 72, a cherished soul who brought laughter and joy to all who knew her, passed away on May 20th, 2023, in Glen Rose, Texas. Born on December 21, 1950, in Odessa, she graced the world with her vibrant presence and touched countless lives with her infectious spirit.

Alice's heart overflowed with love for...

Matthew Ray Boggs

May 15, 2023

Matthew Ray Boggs age 34, of Valley Mills, Texas and formerly of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly after being struck by lightning while walking his sons home from the bus stop on May 15, 2023. His youngest son, Grayson Boggs was also struck by lightning at the same time. while holding his father's hand.

Funeral services will...

Carol Ann Olson

May 13, 2023

Carol Ann Linkous Olson, 79, of Walnut Springs, Texas passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 13, 2023, with family by her side.

Carol was born July 17, 1943, in Laredo, Texas to LD & Katherine Elizabeth Levy.

Carol spent her youth in Houston, Texas and attended Houston’s Milby High School in the early 1960’s.  Every...

Jimmie Dale Randolph

Apr 30, 2023

Jimmie Dale Randolph, age 76, went home to be with the Lord on the 30th of April, 2023, after a short illness.

A memorial service will be held in his honor on Sunday afternoon, May 14th, from 3:00 to 4:30 PM at the Meridian Civic Center. Friends and family are invited to celebrate his life...

Ernestine Pearl “Tena” (Dunlap) Koonsman

Apr 30, 2023

Ernestine Pearl “Tena” Dunlap Koonsman, age 84, of Morgan, TX, passed away on April 30, 2023 in Waco, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 2 pm on Saturday May 6, 2023 at Lawson Funeral Home in Meridian, Texas.   Bro. Richard Creech and Bro. Phil Murphy will serve as officiants.  Burial will follow at Hico...

Charles Wayne Wallace

Apr 28, 2023

Charles “Wayne” Wallace age 79, of Meridian, passed away on April 28, 2023 in Clifton, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 2 P.M., Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at the Fundamental Baptist Church in Clifton, Texas. Bro. George Watson will officiate. Burial will be in the Lane’s Chapel cemetery near Clifton. Visitation will be held on Tuesday,...

Brenda Kaye (Freeman) Nichols

Apr 27, 2023

Brenda Kaye Nichols age 54, of Clifton, passed away suddenly at her residence in Clifton, Texas on April 27, 2023.

No services are set at this time. Per her wishes she will be cremated.

Left to cherish her memories are her husband, Robert Nichols of Clifton; and numerous other relatives and many friends.

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Vicky Turner

Apr 24, 2023

Vicky "Little Grandma" Turner 66, of Meridian, Texas sadly passed away April 24, 2023 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Vicky was born on April 27,1956 to William and Ruby Brannon in Bellevue, Ohio. After graduating from Copperas Cove High School in 1973, Vicky went on to study Deaf Interpreter Training at MCC in Waco, Texas.

Vicky...

Gene Austin Harville

Apr 20, 2023

Gene Austin Harville age 91, of Meridian, passed away on April 20, 2023 in Denton, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 2 P.M., Monday, April 24, 2023 at the First Baptist Church in Meridian. Bro. James Gilbert and Bro. Richard Creech will officiate. Burial will be in the Morgan Cemetery. Gene will lie in state at...