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Remembering Loved Ones in Parker County and Surrounding Areas

Durley Wayne Hodgson

Durley Wayne Hodgson

Jan 22, 2015

Durley Wayne Hodgson, age 84, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2015 in Georgia. Mr. Hudgson was born November 14, 1930 in Wise City, Texas. He was a US Army Veteran, Teacher and a Baptist.  Mr. Hodgson was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Alice Hodgson and wife Darla Hodgson. Survivors: Daughter, Licia Witt and husband Roy of Winston,...

Raymond E. McDonald

Raymond E. McDonald

Jan 21, 2015

Raymond E. McDonald, age 76, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015.  Raymond was a Golf Professional and spent most of his life teaching people to love the game. He spent the last years of his life enjoying time and helping out at Miss B’s Antiques in Weatherford.  Mr. McDonald was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara McDonald. Survivors: Daughters,...

Hazel Fox Reese

Hazel Fox Reese

Jan 21, 2015

Hazel Fox Reese, 96, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2015 in Glen Rose. Hazel was born March 21, 1918 in Eastland County to J.L. Fox and Roxie Ann Gullet Fox. She was married to Clarence Reese in 1940. They were married 54 years until his death in 1994. A multi-talented person, she painted, sewed and loved cooking family dinners. She...

Timothy Alan Leatherman,  Sr.

Timothy Alan Leatherman, Sr.

Jan 20, 2015

  Timothy Leatherman, Sr. "BOSSMAN" 

  We lost our beloved son, brother, father and best friend Tuesday, January 20, 2015, in a motor vehicle accident on Mineral Wells Highway, six miles west of Weatherford. He has been a beloved member of Parker County for forty-eight years. Tim was born October 13, 1966, to Earnest and Martha Leatherman of Weatherford. He was...

Harvey Barnett Peoples

Harvey Barnett Peoples

Jan 19, 2015

  Harvey Barnett Peoples, age 67, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday, January 19th, 2015, after an extended illness. Harvey was born May 26, 1947, in Weatherford, Texas. 

  He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Lori and Cory Ward of Weatherford; his son, Lance Peoples of Austin; his grandchildren, Bailey and Brooklyn Parks and Brayden Ward;...

David F. Smeltzer

David F. Smeltzer

Jan 18, 2015

  David F. Smeltzer, Sr., age 54, of Weatherford, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2015. David was born on June 9, 1960, in England, where his father was serving in the military. He was the son of Bill and Charlene Smothers. Mr. Smeltzer was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp serving from 1977 – 1981. He was married to...

Billy Culberson

Billy Culberson

Jan 18, 2015

Billy Steve Culberson Jr, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2015 at the age of 61.  Billy was born on July 30, 1953 in Texarkana, Ar. Billy was preceded in death by his father Billy Steve Culberson Sr. and son James Michael Clark. Mr. Culberson is survived by his wife, Brenda Louise Culberson of Weatherford, his mother Mary Alice Culberson of...

Earl Allen Gaskill

Earl Allen Gaskill

Jan 17, 2015

Earl Allen Gaskill, age 67,  passed away Monday, January 17, 2015 at his home.   Earl was born August 6, 1947 in Weatherford, TX to Earl Gaskill and Mildred Guidry Gaskill. He was a retired V.P. of Operations for Peco-Facet Corporation, in the oil and gas industry, a faithful member of Southside Baptist Church, and a lifelong baseball fan, following the...

Dean Laverne Gilley

Dean Laverne Gilley

Jan 17, 2015

Dean L. Gilley, age 92, of Weatherford, passed away Saturday,  January 17, 2015.  Dean was born September 15, 1922 in Springtown, Texas to Merzy Dean and Maggie Lafayette Gilley.  He was a Navy Veteran, retired Meat Cutter for Win Dixie, enjoyed woodworking, carpentry and farming. Mr. Gilley is preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Linda Morgan, brother,...

Billie Jean Barnes

Billie Jean Barnes

Jan 16, 2015

Billie Jean Barnes passed away in Fort Worth, on Friday, January 16, 2015. Billie Jean was born June 04, 1930 in Parker County and lived in the community of Dicey before moving into the city of Weatherford during her childhood. She was employed for over 27 years at Southwestern Bell as a telephone operator, working first in Weatherford, then in...

Walter Kenneth Oakley

Walter Kenneth Oakley

Jan 16, 2015

Walter Kenneth Oakley Jr., age 58, of Weatherford, passed away Friday, January 16, 2015.. Walter was born November 2, 1956 in Weatherford where he was a lifelong resident. He was a former Construction Engineer, a member of the Masonic Lodge and enjoyed playing golf and fishing. Survivors: Mother, Beverly Oakley of Weatherford, brother in law, Richard Crosby, nephews, Jacob Alvarez,...

Elva Nash Scarbrough

Elva Nash Scarbrough

Jan 15, 2015

  Elva Nash Scarbrough, age 92, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2015. Elva was born June 24, 1922, in Close City, Texas, to Cora and Tom Stone. She was a resident of Weatherford since 1952, and was the wife of D.B. (Shorty) Nash for 54 years and later to Hershell Scarbrough for nine years. 

  Elva was a homemaker and enjoyed...

John Bradley Newton,  Jr.

John Bradley Newton, Jr.

Jan 15, 2015

John Bradley Newton, Jr., age 70, of Poolville, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2015 in a Fort Worth hospital.  John was born September 13, 1944 in Dallas, Texas to Johnny and Eula Mae Newton. He was a retired muffler installer and mechanic for A&B Muffler. John enjoyed fishing and gardening and loved his family and his dogs. Survivors: Wife, Jeanette...

Anna Taylor

Anna Taylor

Jan 15, 2015

  Anna Lee Morton Taylor, a Godly wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed into eternity on January 15, 2015. She was born September 27, 1941, in Brownfield, Texas, to RC and Lee Morton. She graduated from Wellman High School in 1960, and was a proud graduate of Texas Tech University in 1963. She married Clinton Taylor in 1971. Anna was...

Wanda Louise Snow

Wanda Louise Snow

Jan 14, 2015

Wanda Louise Guess Snow, of Millsap,  passed peacefully from this life on January 14, 2015. Wanda first showed her indomitable will when, as an infant, she survived pneumonia by being placed in open window in the dead of winter.  This trait served her well in life and defined her approach to life.  Losing her father at an early age with...

Jerry Wayde Henard

Jerry Wayde Henard

Jan 14, 2015

Jerry Wayde Henard, age 56, of Willow Park passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2015 surrounded by his loving family.  Jerry was born May 8, 1958. He loved his family more than life itself. He treasured his special times at home with family and enjoyed his pool. He owned Willow Park remodeling and Henard construction for 35 yrs. He was hard...

Brian Glenn Lacy

Brian Glenn Lacy

Jan 14, 2015

Brian Glenn Lacy, beloved son, brother, uncle, teacher and mentor went to his forever home to be with His Abba Father on Wednesday, January 14th, 2015. Brian was born January 7th, 1976 in Dallas, Texas.  His father, James Wayne Lacy, preceded him in death.  Brian graduated in 1994 from Weatherford High School.  He received a B.A. in Political Science from...

Myrtis Lamberth Vititow

Myrtis Lamberth Vititow

Jan 14, 2015

  Myrtis Lamberth Vititow, age 93, Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at 3877 Tin Top Rd. Myrtis was born July 19, 1921, in Sulfer Bluff, Texas, to Charles and Lela Vititow. He was a retired corporate pilot, loved flying, ranching, R.V. travel, and spending time with family and friends.   Myrt is survived by his wife, Virginia Sue Vititow of Weatherford, Texas;...

Galen Burdell Leach

Galen Burdell Leach

Jan 14, 2015

Galen Burdell Leach slipped peacefully from this earth into Jesus’ arms early   January 14, 2015.  He was a bright light to all who knew him. He was godly, humble, loving and hard working. He was a World War II Navy vet who saw 10 major battles and many minor battles, although he never talked about the war much. It was...

John James Koenig,  Sr.

John James Koenig, Sr.

Jan 13, 2015

John James Koenig Sr., 81, of Weatherford, Texas entered Heaven’s Gates to meet Jesus on January 13, 2015.  He passed peacefully holding the hand of Betty, his bride of 61 years. John was born June 10, 1933 in Maryland.  After many years in California he got to Texas as soon as he could, relocating here in 1992.  A devoted husband,...

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