Obituary Notices and Memorial Services   
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Remembering Loved Ones in Parker County and Surrounding Areas

Jesse Wallace

Jesse Wallace

Feb 29, 2012

Jesse Wallace, 72, passed away Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at the Odyssey Hospice House in Fort Worth, TX, with his loving wife at his side. JW, as he was known by many of his friends, was born March 31, 1939 in Stamps, Arkansas to Jesse and Mattie, nee Roberts, Wallace. JW came to Dallas and joined the Dallas Fire Department...

Gary Shahan

Gary Shahan

Feb 26, 2012

Gary Michael Shahan departed this life February 26, 2012. Gary was born in Weatherford January 6, 1956, to Yearby and Nita Shahan. He was a member of the Church of Christ. Gary attended Weatherford schools, graduating in 1974. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Landscape Architecture from Tarleton State University in 1978, graduating with honors. He was active...

Nella Murl Chandler

Nella Murl Chandler

Feb 26, 2012

  God called Murl home in the early morning of February 26, 2012, in her 92nd year. She loved the Lord and wanted to go home, with her children by her bed as she passed. 

  She was a retired nurse and was a member of the North Side Baptist Church for many years, please consider giving a gift to North...

Archie Wayne Castleberry

Archie Wayne Castleberry

Feb 23, 2012

Archie Wayne Castleberry, 80, of Weatherford passed away in his sleep Saturday morning, February 23, 2013. He was born May 29, 1932 in Rush Springs, Oklahoma to the late Olva Franklin and Lena Ray (Black) Castleberry. Archie proudly served his country in the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was a self-employed building contractor until 1978 when he...

Archie Wayne Castleberry

Archie Wayne Castleberry

Feb 23, 2012

Archie Wayne Castleberry, 80, of Weatherford passed away in his sleep Saturday morning, February 23, 2013. He was born May 29, 1932 in Rush Springs, Oklahoma to the late Olva Franklin and Lena Ray (Black) Castleberry. Archie proudly served his country in the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was a self-employed building contractor until 1978 when he...

Anne Beth Blackmon

Anne Beth Blackmon

Feb 22, 2012

Anne Beth Blackmon passed away Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012, in Fort Worth.Anne Blackmon was born June 1, 1924, in Weatherford, to William Wythe and Hattie Lois Spann Roberts. She graduated from Weatherford High School in 1939 and Texas Woman's University in 1942 with honors, where she was a member of the Pi Beta Kappa society. After graduating, Anne enjoyed teaching...

William Duane Tyree,  Jr.

William Duane Tyree, Jr.

Feb 22, 2012

William Duane Tyree Jr, 53, died Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at his residence. William was born August 24, 1958 in Fort Meyers, Virginia, and a resident of Parker County for many years. He was a welder, devoted Father and Grandfather. Williams was preceded in death by his Father, William Duane Tyree, Sr.Survivors: wife of 32 years, Shawn Denise Young Tyree;...

Lois Evelyn Smith

Lois Evelyn Smith

Feb 21, 2012

  Lois Evelyn Smith, 72, died February 21, 2012. Lois was born October 13, 1939, in Weatherford, to George and Lessie Brazzell Gratts. She retired from Campbell Health System. Lois was member of Prince Memorial CME Church. She loved crossword puzzles, Pac Man, and decorating.

  Survivors: husband, Clem Lee Smith of the home; daughter, Sharon Kay Berry and husband, John...

Carolyne Ruth Gould

Carolyne Ruth Gould

Feb 15, 2012

Carolyne Ruth Gould, 65, of Weatherford, Texas, died in the early hours of Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, from complications of cancer. Mrs. Gould is best remembered as an experienced journalist and eventually editor-in-chief of The Weatherford Democrat from 1995 to 2000. Through the years she built a reputation for her accuracy and integrity. She began her journalistic career with the...

Freda Marie Hanlon

Freda Marie Hanlon

Feb 15, 2012

Freda Marie Hanlon, 81, of Weatherford, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2012.  Freda was born January 15, 1930 in Wessington Springs, South Dakota to Ervil Charles and Eva Mildred Stone Westlake.   Mrs. Hanlon was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church and a homemaker.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Daniel Hanlon, sister, Maxine Voight and brother, Arnold...

Martha Lou Williams

Martha Lou Williams

Feb 15, 2012

  Martha Lou Williams, age 80, of Fort Worth, died early Wednesday, February 15, 2012, in a Fort Worth hospital. Born in Jacksboro, Texas, a resident of Fort Worth for many years, she was retired Vice President of Benson Enterprises and a member of the Baptist Church. Martha loved her pets, putting puzzles together, and shopping. 

  Survivors: loving companion, Ken...

John Stanley Poynor

John Stanley Poynor

Feb 14, 2012

John Stanley Poynor, age 68, of Weatherford, died Tuesday, February 14, 2012 in a Fort Worth Hospital.  Born July 27, 1943 in Millsap, Texas, a resident of Weatherford and Parker County all his life.  Stanley’s strong work ethics began at a young age working with Noel Bryant, Wrens Pharmacy and Justin Industries, he owned several medical companies. He was an...

J. B. (Daddy-Papa) Stanford

J. B. (Daddy-Papa) Stanford

Feb 14, 2012

JB (Daddy-PaPa) Stanford went to join the Heavenly band and choir Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at his residence.  He was born March 5, 1921 in Coffee County, Alabama to Cecil and Sally Stanford. He was a mechanic, a United States Army veteran and a member of Horseshoe Bend Baptist Church. JB loved to play the guitar and sing as well...

Rockey Allen Burns

Rockey Allen Burns

Feb 13, 2012

Rockey Allen Burns, age 61 of Weatherford, TX died on Monday, February 13, 2012 following a short battle with cancer.   Rockey was born September 21, 1952 in Weatherford, TX, residing there his entire life. He and Barbara Strain were married July 1, 1972 in Texas City, TX. He was self-employed as an auto body paint and repair man and welder....

Bobbye Vincent Huntsucker

Bobbye Vincent Huntsucker

Feb 13, 2012

Bobbye Vincent Huntsucker, age 81, of Granbury, formerly of Weatherford, passed away February 13 at the home of her son in Weatherford, surrounded by her family.  Bobbye was born in Graham, Texas, March 11, 1930, the 5th of 8 daughters of C.O. and Dezzie Wells. She graduated WHS in 1947 with honors. She was an avid bridge player and loved...

Nancy Kay Merritt Daugherty

Nancy Kay Merritt Daugherty

Feb 12, 2012

Nancy Kay Merritt Daugherty, loving Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and Friend died on February 12, 2012 in Weatherford, Texas.  She was born on the family farm in Garrett, Texas on June 25, 1940, to Jimmie Brown Merritt (Bobo) and Willis H. Merritt. When her father returned from WW II, the Merritt family moved to Weatherford, Texas in 1946. After graduation from...

Charles Dunn

Charles Dunn

Feb 12, 2012

Clarence “Charlie” Dunn went to his Heavenly Home on February 12, 2012 after a long battle with cancer. He resided in Snyder, Texas for many years where he worked for Universal Well Service. He was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters and one sister-in-law. Charlie was loved and respected by many and will be greatly missed by all...

Nimrod Poppy Jones

Nimrod Poppy Jones

Feb 11, 2012

Nimrod “Poppy” Jones, 73, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2012.  Poppy was born December 16, 1938 in Romance, West Virginia to Alton Delbert and Julia Shamblin Jones. Poppy retired from the United States Marine Corp.  He was a diesel Mechanic, enjoyed woodworking and loved his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Patty; three daughters, Cathy Lamica and husband,...

Wendell C. McCrary

Wendell C. McCrary

Feb 9, 2012

Wendell C. McCrary, age 95, of Weatherford, died Thursday morning, February 9, 2012.  Born August 3, 1916 in Royce City, Texas, a resident of Weatherford and Parker County for many years. He was a  mechanic, retired Civil Service employee, a World War II Air Force Veteran and a member of the North Main Church of Christ, where he served as...

Joe (Joe-Joe) Robinson

Joe (Joe-Joe) Robinson

Feb 9, 2012

Joe Robinson passed from this life too soon at the age of 21, in Fort Hood, Texas Feb. 9, 2012. Joe (Joe-Joe) was born July 22, 1990 in Bedford, Texas. He and his family moved later and settled in Mineral Wells, Texas. Joe attended school there and soon graduated from Mineral Wells High School in June 2008. By July of...

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