Obituary Notices and Memorial Services
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Remembering Loved Ones in Parker County and Surrounding Areas
Ruby Velma Gardenhire
Sep 3, 2011
Ruby Velma Gardenhire, 100, of Weatherford, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2011 in the Weatherford hospital. She was born October 31, 1910, in Estelline, Texas, to Alger and Lena Tilghman Weatherly. Ruby was a homemaker, a former house parent for the Presbyterian Children’s Home and a member of Couts Memorial United Methodist Church. She enjoyed spending her leisure time...
Harlon Moore
Aug 31, 2011
Harlon Moore, age 53, of Weatherford, died August 31, 2011, in a Dallas Hospital. Born August 19, 1958 in Weatherford, where he had lived all his life. Harlon was a Brick Mason, Project Manager for Drilling Solutions, member of the Baptist Church and Sons of the Legion. He also loved golf, spending time with friends and family, especially his...
Alexandra Elizabeth Hernandez
Aug 31, 2011
Alexandra Elizabeth Hernandez, age 13, died on Wednesday evening, August 31, 2011 She was born December 15, 1997 in Weatherford, where she had lived all her life. Alex was a student at Tison Middle School, former student of Hall Middle School, Seguin Elementary and a member of St. Stephens Catholic Church. Survivors:Mother – Maria GonzalezSisters Paula D Gonzalez and Angelica...
Robert L. Schreiber
Aug 30, 2011
Robert L. Schreiber, age 75, of Weatherford, a devoted husband, father, and friend, departed this world for his Heavenly home in heaven on Tuesday morning, August 30, 2011. Robert was born October 29, 1935 in Omaha, Nebraska.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Florence (Higgerson) Schreiber and Joseph C. Schreiber; sister, Jeanette Marlin; and brother, John J....
Laura C. Nice
Aug 29, 2011
Laura C. Nice, 98, of Weatherford, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2011. Born in Shamokin, Pennsylvania, to William and Laura Mowery, Mrs. Nice was one of 18 children. She was a resident of Parker County since 1987 where she was a homemaker and a loving caregiver to all family and friends.
Preceding her in death are her husband,...
Judy Louise Gilbert
Aug 27, 2011
Judy Louise Gilbert, 69, of Weatherford, passed away Saturday, August 27, 2011. Born May 31, 1942, in New Berg Heights, Ohio, she was a long time resident of Parker County. Judy was a member of Hilltop Baptist Church, an advocate in the Prison Ministries, a loyal volunteer at Center of Hope and Parker County Animal Shelter. She was a...
Stephen Earl Dewveall
Aug 26, 2011
Stephen Earl Dewveall, 59, of Aledo, departed this life to rejoice in the arms of his Lord and Savior on Friday afternoon, August 26, 2011. He was born August 25, 1952, in Weatherford, to Charles and Leta Mae Dewveall. Stephen was an accomplished handyman woodworker and a wood pattern maker; contracting with several companies. He enjoyed camping and square...
Martha Louise Watson
Aug 23, 2011
Martha Louise Watson, 84, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2011. She was a long time resident of Weatherford, the former principal at North Side Consolidated School, a retired teacher from Weatherford Independent School District, a member of the Parker County Retired Teachers Association and a member of First United Methodist Church of Weatherford. Louise loved gardening, cooking, and sewing....
Loretta Mary Shanklin
Aug 21, 2011
Loretta Mary “Lorie” Shanklin, 58, of Weatherford, passed away in a Fort Worth hospital Sunday, August 21, 2011. Lorie was born May 27, 1953, in LaSalle Peru, Illinois, to Doris Gertrude and Arthur Alfred Utz. Mrs. Shanklin earned a masters degree in special education. She served eight years as an elementary school principal and retired as a special education...
J.C. Morgan
Aug 16, 2011
J.C. Morgan, 88, of Weatherford, passed away Tuesday evening, August 16, 2011, in the Weatherford hospital. Born May 30, 1923, in Belton, Texas, he was a resident of Parker County for many years. J.C. was a former route carrier for the Fort Worth Star Telegram for 25 years and a Seventh Day Adventist.
He was preceded in death by his...
Myrna Pearl O'Boyle
Aug 13, 2011
Myrna Pearl O’Boyle, age 85, of Aledo, died on Saturday, August 13, 2011, at her residence. She was born May 25, 1926 in Stephenville, Texas. Myrna was a homemaker, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Myrna was preceded in death by her parents, George and Mayme Morton; brother,...
Christopher Manuel Hooper
Aug 8, 2011
Christopher Manuel Hooper, 28, of Weatherford, passed away on Monday August 8, 2011. Mr. Hooper was born December 12, 1982 in Laredo, Texas to Valerie and Manuel Rivera. Christopher and his family moved to several different places before settling in Weatherford. He attended Tyson Jr. High and Weatherford High School where he was a band member and played basketball...
Bryan Lane Deforrest
Aug 8, 2011
Bryan Lane DeForrest, 86, of Weatherford, passed away on Monday August 8, 2011 in a local nursing home. He was born on December 3, 1924, to Byron and Margaret DeForrest, in Richardson Park, Delaware.
Mr. DeForrest was an avid hunter and target shooter. He loved music and spent countless hours recording everything from country to classical. As much...
Val Gerstenschlager
Aug 6, 2011
American Airlines Captain Val Gerstenschlager (retired), age 72, of Weatherford, died Saturday, August 6, 2011 while surrounded by his family in Fort Worth, Texas. Survivors include his wife, MerryLynn; one son, Burke Gerstenschlager and wife, Michele Whitney of Brooklyn, New York; one daughter, Heidi Gerstenschlager Gresham and husband, Dustin, of Lubbock, Texas; one grandson, Benzing Cooper Gresham; one brother,...
Vernell Kelley Hutcheson
Aug 3, 2011
Vernell Kelley Hutcheson, age 91, of Weatherford, died Wednesday evening, August 3, 2011 at her residence. She was born June 21, 1920 in the Baker Community, where she had lived all her life. She married the love of her life, Doyle Hutcheson, on September 4, 1937. Vernell was a loving wife, mother, grandma, member of the Baker Baptist Church,...
Rosa Vaudine (Nelson) Bullington
Aug 2, 2011
Rosa Vaudine (Nelson) Bullington passed away Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011. Vaudine was born in Parker County, Texas on August 23rd, 1924, to Lena Carter Nelson and Samuel Daniel (Dan) Nelson. She graduated from Weatherford High School, attended Texas Business College and worked for First National and Citizen's Banks. She married George Raymond (Ray) Bullington (also from Parker County, a...
Norman Jean Tillman
Jul 29, 2011
Norma Jean Tillman, age 87, of Fort Worth, died Friday morning, July 29, 2011 in Willow Park. She was born June 9, 1924 in Massillion Ohio, a resident of Fort Worth for several years. Mrs. Tillman was a retired supervisor for Fort Worth National Bank, member of Butterfly’s at Fort Worth National Bank and she was a sports enthusiast. She...
LaVerne Keller Horton
Jul 29, 2011
LaVerne Keller Horton, age 81, of Weatherford, died Friday, July 29, 2011, at her residence.
LaVerne was a born January 29, 1930 in Lamb County. She married Vernon R. Horton on July 29, 1950. LaVerne was long time resident of Parker County, a resident of the Spring Creek Community since August of 1959. She was a member of Spring...
James William Phillips
Jul 28, 2011
James William Phillips, A.K.A “Dad, Pops, Captain or J.W.,” 84, of Weatherford, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2011. He was born to the late William Phillips and Annisteen Cross, on October 31, 1926, in the Parish of Natchitoches, city of Natchitoches, Louisiana. James confessed Christ as his savior at a very early age.
Mr. Phillips was an...
Debbie Colley
Jul 28, 2011
Debbie Jean Colley 51 of Weatherford, passed away Thursday, July 28,2011 at a Fort Worth hospital with her sister Anita by her side. Debbie was born July 21, 1960 in Cleburne. She was a graduate of Weatherford High School, the class of 1978. Debbie was a waitress for many years. She worked at Vivian Courtney's and Campo Verde in Fort...
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