Obituaries

Jason Charles Ford

Aug 12, 2023

Jason Charles Ford age 47, of McGregor passed away on August 12, 2023 in Valley Mills, Texas.

Memorial services will be held at 11 A.M., Sunday, August 20, 2023 at the Meridian Civic Center in Meridian, Texas. Sherry Minatra will officiate.

Jason Charles Ford was born in Dallas, Texas to Charles and Charlotte Cobb Ford. He was raised and educated...

Eva Sue Westbrook (Lane) Watson

Aug 8, 2023

Eva Sue Westbrook Watson age 82, of Meridian, Texas, passed away at her residence in Meridian, on August 8, 2023 with her loving husband by her side.

Funeral services will be held at 11 A.M., Friday, August 11, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Meridian. Bro. Richard Creech will officiate. The Watson family will receive visitors at...

Hugh Stanley Dugan

Aug 7, 2023

Hugh Stanley Dugan of St. Paul, Texas passed away on August 7, 2023, after a brief stay at Faith Presbyterian Hospice in Dallas, Texas. Hugh was born in Wheaton, Illinois on September 2, 1938, to Horace Stanley Dugan and Amy Brooks. A proud graduate of the University of Texas in Austin, Hugh married the love of his life, Janice...

Ray Joel Miller

Aug 4, 2023

Ray J. Miller age 93, of Meridian, passed away on August 4, 2023 in Clifton, Texas.

Funeral services will take place at 11 A.M., Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at the First Methodist Church in Meridian. Bro. Richard Creech, Pastor San-ky Kim, Mark Williamson and Willard Still will officiate. Private family only interment will follow the funeral service...

Ruth Ann McCallister

Jul 27, 2023

Ruth Ann McCallister age 92, of Kopperl, passed away on July 27, 2023 in Clifton Texas.

Visitation will be held at Lawson Funeral Home on Sunday, July 30, 2023 from 6:00 until 8:00P.M. Graveside services will be held on July 31, 2023 at 10:00 AM at Kopperl Cemetery. Bro. Richard Creech will officiate.

Ruth Ann...

Mary Jo Vara

Jul 4, 2023

Mary Jo Katherine Vara of Walnut Springs, Texas sadly left us on July 4, 2023 in Fort Worth, Texas.

She is survived by her children, Timothy Joe Conner, Susan Muniz and husband Benjamin of Walnut Springs, Texas, Bonifacio Vara of Walnut Springs, Texas, James John Vara and wife Venus of Glen Rose, Texas, Joe Vara of Walnut...

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...