Obituaries

Sheila Yvonne (Jennings) Felan

Nov 30, 2021

Sheila Yvonne Felan age 53 of Waco, passed away on November 30, 2021 in Waco, Texas.

Visitation with family and friends will take place from 4 P.M. until 8 P.M., Friday, December 17, 2021 at Lawson Funeral Home in Meridian.

Full obituary is forthcoming.

Arrangements were made by Lawson Funeral Home, Meridian, Texas...

James "Jim" Otto Holzem

Nov 27, 2021

Former Edinburg resident James (Jim) Otto Holzem, 97, passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 27, 2021 at his residence in Palm City, Florida.

Jim was born in Chicago, Illinois, on June 23, 1924 to Otto and Marian Holzem. He served as a combat paratrooper in the 11th Airborne in World War II. He saw action...

Joyce Alline (Williams) Whitefield

Nov 22, 2021

Joyce Alline Whitefield age 80, of Weatherford, Texas and formerly of Iredell, Texas, passed away surrounded by family on November 22, 2021 in Weatherford, Texas.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 26, 2021 at 10 A.M. at Lawson Funeral Home in Meridian. Visitation will take place from 8 A.M. until service time. Burial will follow...

Tommy Lee Mitchell

Nov 8, 2021

Tommy Lee Mitchell, 59, passed away on November 8, 2021. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at First Baptist Church, Walnut Springs. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery, Walnut Springs.

Tommy Mitchell was born on September 23, 1962, in Glen Rose, Texas, to Edmon Mitchell and Betty Bourland. He...

Jerry Lester Craig

Nov 7, 2021

Jerry Lester Craig age 78, of Lewisville, Texas and formerly of Iredell, Texas passed away on November 7, 2021 in Iredell, Texas.

Graveside memorial services will be held on December 10, 2021 at 10:30 A.M., at the DFW National Cemetery.

His journey began in Iredell, Texas born to J.D. and Virginia Craig. After his enlistment...

John Mark Fair

Nov 6, 2021

John Mark Fair of Clifton, Texas passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. at the First United Methodist Church in Clifton, Texas.

John was born in Clifton, Texas on October 1, 1960 to Thomas, Sr., and Nita Fair. He married Debbie...

Anita Page (Weehunt) Rasmusson

Nov 4, 2021

Anita Page Weehunt Rasmusson age 91, of Colleyville, Texas passed away on November 4, 2021 in North Richland Hills, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at Noon, Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Lawson Funeral Home in Meridian. Burial will take place following the service at Morgan Cemetery.

Anita Page Weehunt was born on January 11,...

Joseph Nicholas Vanderlaan, Jr.

Oct 22, 2021

Joseph “Joe” Nicholas VanderLaan Jr. entered the gates of Heaven on Friday, October 22, 2021 in Waco, Texas.  A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 6, 2021 at 10:30 am at the Bosque County Cowboy Church in Meridian, officiated by Pastor Tater Paschal.

Joe was born April 5, 1952 in Cleburne, Texas to Fanny May and...

Ada Lee (Brandon) Stapp

Oct 13, 2021

Ada Lee Brandon Stapp age 96, of Morgan, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2021 in Clifton, Texas.

Graveside services will be held at 10:30 A.M., Monday, October 18, 2021 at the Morgan Cemetery with Bro. Richard Creech officiating. Visitation will take place from 9 A.M. until 10 A.M., Monday at Lawson Funeral Home in Meridian. Lunch...

Ruby J. (Collins) Marckel

Oct 13, 2021

Ruby J. Marckel age 79, of Walnut Springs, passed away on October 13, 2021 at her residence surrounded by family.

Funeral services will be held at 2 P.M., Monday, October 18, 2021 at Lawson Memorial Chapel in Walnut Springs, Texas. Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral service. Burial will be at the Oak Grove...

Elaine Frances (Jones) Boughton

Oct 11, 2021

Elaine Frances Boughton age 60, of Duncanville, passed away on October 11, 2021 in Dallas, Texas.

Celebration of Life will be held at Noon on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at the Morgan First Baptist Church. Pastor John Crowder will officiate.

Elaine Frances Jones was born on February 24, 1961 in Frankfort, Germany to Donald Jones,...

Mary A. (Bridges) Thomas

Oct 10, 2021

Mary Alma Thomas, 82, of Meridian passed away October 10, 2021 in Dallas, TX.

Graveside services will be held at 11:30 A.M., Saturday, October 16, 2021 at the Meridian Cemetery. Bro. Richard Creech will officiate. Visitation with family and friends will take place from 9 A.M. until 11 A.M., Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Lawson Funeral Home...

Lucy Ann (Parenti) Smith

Oct 9, 2021

Lucy Ann Smith age 64, of Kopperl, passed away on Saturday,  October 9, 2021 at her residence.

No services are scheduled at this time.

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

Ciappra Marie "Nanna Bear" Bible

Oct 7, 2021

Ciappra Marie "Nanna Bear" Bible of Clifton, passed away on October 7, 2021 in Waco, Texas.

Graveside funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at 2 P.M., at the Oswald Cemetery near Clifton. Dr. George R. Harrison and Rev. Thomas Oliver, Sr. will officiate. Pallbearers will be Elton Watley, Chris Sedberry, James Sedberry, Brian...

Ruby Ernestine (Damron) Gilbreath

Oct 4, 2021

Ruby Ernestine Damron Gilbreath passed away on October 4, 2021 in Cresson, Texas.

Graveside funeral services were held on Wednesday, October 5, 2021 in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Those who walk uprightly enter into peace. They find rest in death. - Isaiah 57:2

The middle child of 7 (6 girls and 1...

Jose Guadalupe Gonzalez

Oct 4, 2021

Jose Guadalupe Gonzalez age 47, of Walnut Springs, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021 in Fort Worth, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 10 A.M., Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Lawson Memorial Chapel in Walnut Springs. Burial will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Walnut Springs. Visitation will be from 5 P.M. until 8...

David H. Felan

Sep 19, 2021

David H. Felan age 44, of Arlington, Texas, passed away on September 19, 2021 in Fort Worth, Texas.

Mass of Christian Burial  will be held at 1 P.M., Saturday, September 25, 2021 in the Holy Angels Catholic Church in Clifton, Texas. Father Xavier Silvadasan will officiate. Burial will be in the Meridian Cemetery. Visitation will be held...

Olin Alfred Hardwick, Jr.

Sep 16, 2021

Olin Alfred Hardwick, Jr (O.A.) of Meridian, passed from this life on September 16, 2021, at the age of 90. He was born on April 2, 1931 at the Hardwick farm north of Meridian, the only child of Alfred Hardwick and Josie Reesing Hardwick. He was proceeded in death by his parents and step-daughter Heather Foster Hall. He is...

Keith Anthony Swertfager

Sep 14, 2021

Keith Anthony Swertfager age 68, of Meridian, passed away on September 14, 2021 in Waco, Texas.

He was born September 18, 1952, to Edward Swertfager and Shirliann Pentzer in Bakersfield, California.

Keith was preceded in death by his parents.

He served his country during the Vietnam Era from 1971-1974 in the USAF.

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Gregoria Herrera

Sep 14, 2021

Gregoria Herrera age 84, of Clifton, passed away on September 14, 2021 in Waco, Texas.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Noon on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at the Holy Angels Catholic Church in Clifton. Father Fernando Preciado Villegas will officiate. Burial will be in the Meridian Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday, September...