Obituaries

Oct 19, 2022

Wayne Aldon Shull Jr. 69 of walnut springs, Texas went to his eternal home on October 19th 2022. A memorial service will be held on November 5th at 1 pm at Lawson Funeral Home in Meridian, Texas. Wayne was born on August 29th 1953 in Ft. worth, Texas to Wayne Aldon Shull sr. & Betty Faye Posey.  He held...

Oct 18, 2022

Dan J. Evans age 86, of Clifton, passed away on October 18, 2022 in Waco, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 2 P.M., Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at Lawson Funeral Home in Meridian. Bro. Richard Creech will officiate. Burial will follow at the Meridian Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Daniel Jerome...

Oct 13, 2022

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Marie Pogue, mother, aunt, and friend to so many on Oct 13, 2022 in Whitney, Texas. She was born October 26, 1939 in Pensacola, Florida. She was married to William H. Pogue for many years, who proceeded her death in 1999. Marie loved to help people, not just...

Oct 8, 2022

James Ray Walker age 87, of Kopperl, passed away in Waco, Texas on October 8, 2022.

No services are set at this time. Per his wishes he will be cremated.

James Ray Walker was born on September 5, 1935 in Fort Worth, Texas to Henry B. and Ida Irene Daves. He attended school in Fort...

Oct 3, 2022

Matthew Lee Barnett age 45, went to be with our Lord and Savior on October 3, 2022.

Matt was born in Gulfport, MS and raised in Alvin, Texas. He graduated from Alvin High School in 1995. He is survived by his sons, Nathan and Calbe Barnett; mother, Kathryn and Barbara Barnett; brothers, Wayne "Skip" Barnett and wife,...

Sep 26, 2022

Mildred G. Aikman age 71, of Rio Vista, passed away on September 26, 2022 in Waxahachie, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 1 P.M., Saturday, October 1, 2022 at the Meridian United Pentecostal Church. Rev. DeWaun Ashley and Rev. John Howard will officiate. Visitation will be from 7:30 P.M. until 9:30 P.M., Friday, September 30, 2022...

Sep 22, 2022

Harold Martyn Wellborn age 83, of Morgan, passed away on September 22, 2022 in Waco, Texas.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Sunday, October 2, 2022 at Lawson Funeral Home in Meridian. Family will receive friends beginning at 1:00 P.M also at the funeral home.

Harold Martyn Wellborn was born on February 10,...

Sep 18, 2022

Billy Lynn Calahan age 37, of Kopperl, passed away on September 18, 2022.

Graveside services will take place at 1 P.M., Saturday, September 24, 2022 at the Kimball Cemetery near Kopperl, Texas. Pallbearers will be Roger Robbins, Casey Suggs, Chris Falk, Coby "Turtle" Crisp, Doug Calahan, Christina Calahan-Yager, Dusty Spann and Tony Miller.

Billy Lynn...

Sep 11, 2022

Corey Ryan McCray born April 21, 1988 in Venus, Texas was taken home too soon, September 11, 2022.

Corey was a resident of Texas most of his life. He was a former Private in the Texas State Guard and graduated from Swift Driving Academy to become a long term professional truck driver following in his father's footsteps....

Sep 9, 2022

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Gonzalo O. Martinez, Jr., beloved father, husband, son, brother, and friend on September 9, 2022. Gonzalo went home to be with God surrounded by his family and friends at 37 years old. He was the beloved husband of Karla Hernandez and dedicated father to two loving daughters who will...

Sep 7, 2022

Mark Terry age 59, of Clifton, passed away at his residence on September 7, 2022.

Mark Terry was born in Waco, Texas on May 25, 1963.

Left to cherish his memories are his sister, Terry Bunch and husband, David, of Port Lavaca; brother, James "Kirk" Terry, of Laguna Park; nieces, Chrysti Huddleston and Jennifer Leggett;...

Sep 6, 2022

A.L. "Don" Baker our precious husband, Dad, GDad and GGDad was lifted up into the everlasting arms of his savior Jesus Christ on September 6, 2022 in Waco, Texas.

Memorial services will be announced at a later date.

Don was born in Gorman, Texas on July 17, 1944 to Averill and Juanita Baker. His early...

Aug 28, 2022

Hubert LaVere Vinson age 87, of Frisco and formerly of Kopperl, passed away on August 28, 2022.

Graveside services will be held at 11:30 A.M., Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at the Kopperl Cemetery.

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

Aug 26, 2022

Susan Mae Moses age 75, of Meridian, passed away surrounded by her family on August 26, 2022 at her residence in Meridian.

Memorial services are going to be 10 A.M., Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Lawson Funeral Home in Meridian.

Susan Mae Wilson Moses was born on January 20, 1947 in Houston, Texas to Donald...

Aug 17, 2022

Eden Alvarez age 83, of Meridian, passed away on August 17, 2022 in Waco, Texas.

Memorial services are pending.

Eden Alvarez was born on July 30, 1939 in Staple, Texas to Augustine Alvarez and Marcelina Garcia.

Left to cherish his memories are his children, Lucia Alvarez of Cimarron, New Mexico, Daniel Alvarez, Jr.,...

Aug 17, 2022

Jerry Hood Stephens, Jr., age 85, of Morgan, Texas and formerly of Temple, Texas, passed away at his residence on August 17, 2022.

He was a simple man and wanted things to remain simple after he passed. So per his wishes he will be cremated and no services will take place.

Jerry Hood Stephens, Jr.,...

Aug 10, 2022

Reginald Earl (Jack) Culpepper, 83, Emerald Bay, Bullard, TX after living a full life of experiences passed away peacefully near sunrise on August 10, 2022, at UT Health Hospital in Tyler, TX.  He was born in Oklahoma City, OK to James M. Culpepper and Mary Mildred (Page) Culpepper.

Services will be Saturday, August 13, at Meridian Cemetery....

Jul 31, 2022

Jodi Pilgrim Cosper age 64 of Kerrville, passed away on July, 31, 2022 in Kerrville, Texas.

Graveside services will take place at 12 P.M., Friday, August 5, 2022 in the Meridian Cemetery. Bro. Richard Creech will officiate.

Jodi Pilgrim was born on December 26, 1957 in Lubbock, Texas to Walter Guy Pilgrim, Jr., and Judy...

Jul 22, 2022

Joyce Evelyn Sadler Crawford age 71, of Waco, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022 in Waco, Texas at her residence.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M., Saturday, July 30, 2022 at Lawson Funeral Home in Meridian. Pastor Denise Ballard will officiate. Burial will be in the Oswald Cemetery near Clifton. Visitation with family and...

Jul 17, 2022

Charles Michael Hitchcock, age 50, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 17, 2022, at his home in Clifton, TX. He was born January 3, 1972, to Charles Edward and Pamela Gail. He grew up surrounded by a large family. Mike struggled most of his life with illnesses, as he got older it became more difficult for him to get...