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Charles Ray "Chalk" Drew, Sr.
May 8, 2024
Charles Ray "Chalk" Drew, Sr., passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at the age of 93. Born on January 6, 1931, in Minco Oklahoma to the late James "Gib" Drew and Isabelle "Belle" Schumacher Drew, Chalk led a life marked by dedication and love. He was predeceased in death by his beloved wife, Alice Jean Drew, and three siblings. In...
Joe Wendell Lane
May 8, 2024
Joe Wendell Lane, 91, of Weatherford and formerly of Stephenville, passed away on Wednesday, May 8.
Joe was born in Seagraves, Texas, on December 18, 1932. He was the second child and only son of Alvie and Hazel Lane. His older sister, Wanda Loyce, was his protector and defender as the family moved from job site to job site during the...
Barbara Louise (Nixon) Landry
May 8, 2024
Barbara Louise (Nixon) Landry gracefully departed from this world on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at the age of 68. She was born on August 14, 1955, in Harlingen, Texas to her parents, the late Lester Nixon and Pauline (Elmore) Nixon. Barbara was also preceded in death by her brother, Darrell, and sister, Sherry; as well as her daughter, June Landry,...
Pamela S. Traywick
May 7, 2024
Pamela S. Traywick, age 57, departed this world on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. A memorial service to honor and celebrate Pamela's life will be conducted at a future date. Her obituary will be posted when available.
Billie Jean Pell
May 7, 2024
Billie Jean Pell, a cherished mother, grandmother, and sister, passed from this life on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at age 72. One of nine children, Billie was born at home in Poolville, Texas to the late Ed Poulter and Pearlie Blackmon, on November 2, 1951. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two siblings, Maxine Casey and...
Margaret Hayes-French
May 6, 2024
Margaret Hayes - French died peacefully after a brief illness with her family at her side. Margaret was the mother of 8 children that she had while married to Junior Hayes. Tragically, she was predeceased by her sons, Dwight Hayes and Marion Hayes, and her eldest daughter, Pama Dunavin.
Margaret is survived by her sons, Marvin and Henry Hayes, and her...
MSGT John A. Ginn, Sr.
May 5, 2024
MSGT John Arthur Ginn, Sr., age 73, passed from this life on Sunday, May 5, 2024. John was born March 11, 1951 to Thomas and Marion (Thorp) Ginn in Tucson, Arizona beginning a remarkable journey.He proudly served his country in the United States Army for two years, and then enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he retired as...
Phyllis Ann "Pat" McDonald
May 5, 2024
Phyllis Ann "Pat" Turnbough McDonald, aged 80, passed away peacefully following a long illness on Sunday, May 5, in Weatherford, Texas. She was born in Kingsville, Texas on March 27, 1944, to Felix and Bess Turnbough. She was a graduate of Aransas Pass High School. She married Will McDonald at the Goliad Church of Christ on July 24, 1964. They...
Kenneth Richard Spirko, Sr.
May 1, 2024
Kenneth Richard Spirko, Sr., age 75, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. He was born on February 11, 1949, in North Charleroi, PA, to the late Nicholas Spirko and Ethel (Eory) Spirko. Raised in the Catholic faith, Kenneth proudly served his country in the United States Navy as a Vietnam veteran. On April 1st, he was honorably discharged and...
Jared Brandon Chasteen
Apr 29, 2024
Jared Brandon Chasteen was born March 22, 1978 to Rhonda Goodman and Vince Chasteen. From his earliest days, Jared was a born entrepreneur, could sell, negotiate, and turn a profit, so it’s no surprise that he continued his business studies at Texas Tech University. In his sophomore year of college, he met Adeana Jones and would not let her run...
Steve Vincent
Apr 27, 2024
Steve “Papaw” Vincent passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at the age of 71. He was born on December 21, 1952, in Weatherford, Texas. Steve was a cherished husband and loving father who dedicated 30 years of his life to the road construction industry. He retired as a Vice President at Austin Bridge and Road.
He was a gentle soul...
Wayne Elden Fisher
Apr 26, 2024
On Friday, April 26, 2024, we bid farewell to a remarkable soul as Wayne Elden Fisher passed away at the age of 88. Born on April 28, 1935, in Britton, SD to Marion and Ruby Fisher, Wayne's upbringing was humble yet filled with the values of hard work and integrity instilled by his farmer parents. One of ten siblings, he...
Rose Elizabeth Hamilton
Apr 21, 2024
Rose Elizabeth Hamilton, beloved mother and grandmother, died on April 21, 2024, of natural causes. She was living with her daughter and son-in-law, Ann DiDomenico and Stephen DiDomenico in Godley, Texas. Rose was formerly a long-time resident of the town of Wakefield, Massachusetts and grew up in Malden, Massachusetts.
Rose was born July 15, 1932, and was preceded in death by...
Carolyn Marie Lake
Apr 20, 2024
Carolyn Marie Lake, affectionately known as Nene or Nanny, passed away on April 20, 2024, at the age of 62 in Fort Worth, Texas. She was born on October 3, 1961, in McKinney, Texas. Carolyn was the beloved mother and grandmother, the backbone of her family. In her free time, she enjoyed having family over to visit, knitting, sewing, and...
Garry Alva Thomas
Apr 20, 2024
Garry Alva Thomas, 82, passed away April 20, 2024 in Weatherford, Texas.
Visitation will be held at Galbreath Pickard Funeral Chapel at 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., on Friday, April 26th, in Weatherford, Texas. A graveside service will be held at Oaklawn Memorial Park at 2:30 p.m., on Saturday, April 27th, in Athens, Texas.
He was born in Paris, Texas on September...
Raymond Austin Shannon
Apr 20, 2024
Raymond Austin Shannon, age 57, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Born on September 14, 1966, in Redding, California, to Billie Shannon and Rose (Kinkade) Shannon, Raymond's presence illuminated the lives of those around him. He shared his musical gift as a bass player in the band Cynical Sam and displayed his artistic talents through...
Stephen F. Brenning
Apr 19, 2024
Stephen F. Brenning, 82, passed away peacefully at home and joined his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 19, 2024, in Weatherford, Texas.
Steve was born in Clinton, Illinois in 1941. He grew up in Arlington, Texas, graduating from Arlington High School. He was president of his Freshman class and a star athlete in football, track, and baseball. Steve was...
Patricia Ann Waller
Apr 18, 2024
On Friday, April 19, 2024, Patricia Ann Waller peacefully passed away at the age of 83. She was born on January 14, 1941, to Lloyd Dorsett and Margaret (Lucher) Dorsett. Patricia dedicated many years of her life to the healthcare industry, and her children and family.
In addition to her professional career, she found joy in sewing, doing word games and...
Curtiss Nelson Ryan
Apr 17, 2024
Curtiss Nelson Ryan, Dad, Grandad, Great Grandad was born January 30th, 1932, to Barney Lee and Pearl Hester (Asberry) Ryan in Barnhart, Texas. He was born 3rd of 4 Children - older sisters, Hester and Lois, and younger brother, Kenneth Perry, who died as an infant. As a child, he lived in West Texas including Barnhart, Crane, Mertzon, and Odessa,...
Charles Wyler
Apr 16, 2024
Charles Wyler, 60, departed from this life on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. A service to honor his memory will be conducted at a later date.
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