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Robert Manuel Gomez

Robert Manuel Gomez

Jun 29, 2011

  Robert Manuel Gomez, infant son of Freddie Gomez, Jr. and Haley Nicole Stewart, died June 29, 2011, at the Weatherford hospital. 

   He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Phyllis Elaine Stewart and Robert Stewart. 

  Other than his parents Robert is survived by his three siblings, Madison Blair Reed, Ian Gomez and Chayson Gomez; and his grandmother, Michelle...

Gailard C. Benham

Gailard C. Benham

Jun 29, 2011

  Gailard C. Benham, age 88, of Weatherford, died early Wednesday morning, June 29, 2011, in an Abilene Hospice Unit. Born December 28, 1922, in Hamlin, Texas, a resident of Weatherford for many years. He was a retired supply supervisor for Bell Helicopter, member of the South Main Church of Christ and he loved to play golf.  

  Gailard was...

Patsy Ruth Nevil

Patsy Ruth Nevil

Jun 28, 2011

  Patsy Ruth Nevil, 79, of Weatherford, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2011. Patsy was born September 1, 1931, in Springtown, to Elsie and Mark Doty. Mrs. Nevil was a nutritionist at a local nursing home. 

  Patsy was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie Nevil; sister, Lorene McLeroy and husband, Lloyd; brother, Fred Doty; and a granddaughter, Kelsey Boyer. 

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Dorothy Jean Vowell Fox

Dorothy Jean Vowell Fox

Jun 27, 2011

  Dorothy Jean Vowell Fox passed away on June 27, 2011, the day after her 57th wedding anniversary. She was born on September 21, 1931 in Weatherford, Texas. Her childhood friends called her “Dorothy,” but after graduating high school as Valedictorian began using her middle name, “Jeanne.” She earned her Associate’s Degree at Weatherford Junior College and went on to...

Billy H. Blevins

Billy H. Blevins

Jun 25, 2011

  Billy H. Blevins, age 71, of Weatherford, died early Saturday morning, June 25, 2011 in a Fort Worth Hospital. Born January 5, 1940 in Fort Worth, a resident of Weatherford all his life. He was retired maintenance supervisor for the Texas Highway Department in Palo Pinto County. Billy loved to travel. 

  He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Joanne Brown

Joanne Brown

Jun 23, 2011

  Joanne Brown, 77, of Weatherford, passed away in a Fort Worth hospital on Thursday, June 23, 2011. Joanne was born in Belmont, Massachusetts, to Andrew and Oma Hill, on July 14, 1933.  

  Preceding her in death are her parents; sister, Beverly Hill; and two sons, Kent and Mark Liebig.   She is survived by her daughter, Debbie Traweek of...

May Lynn Salahat

May Lynn Salahat

Jun 19, 2011

  May Lynn Salahat, resident of Weatherford, Texas passed away Sunday, June 19th, 2011. She was born on September 6th, 1956 in Corpus Christi, Texas. Lynn was a Registered Nurse and Coordinator for the NICU at Harris Methodist Downtown. Her passion and dedication to her job was only outmatched by her undying love for her family and friends. 

   Lynn is...

James Riley Lawson,  Jr.

James Riley Lawson, Jr.

Jun 16, 2011

  James Riley Lawson, Jr., 65, of Weatherford, passed away Friday, June 16, 2011 in the local hospital. James was born July 23, 1945, in Fort Worth, to James Riley Lawson, Sr. and Joyce Marie Poore Lawson. He retired from Lockheed Martin as a Composite Bonder. James was a member of the Baptist church, Masonic Lodge, and the Classic Car...

Thomas Hicks Jr.

Thomas Hicks Jr.

Jun 14, 2011

  Thomas Hicks Jr., "Daddy Tommy," passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2011.

  Survivors: wife, Bonnie; sons, Butch and wife Suzy, Clint and wife Tara, Casey and Justin; daughters, Donna and husband Gary, Robin and husband Doyle; sister, Pauline; brother, Michael and wife, Mel; eight grandchildren, twenty-two great grandchildren, five great great grandchildren, and a bunch of Roses with a special...

Evelyn Ruth Sargent Grooms

Evelyn Ruth Sargent Grooms

Jun 13, 2011

  Evelyn Ruth Sargent Grooms, 95, passed away Monday, June 13, 2011. Evelyn was born February 19, 1916, in Hood County, to Lavana and Henry Sargent. She married Howard Grooms in 1934.

  Mrs. Grooms was preceded in death by her husband; a son, Bobby Grooms; and a daughter, Charlene Floyd.

  Evelyn was devoted to God and faithfully went to church...

Dan "D.L." Richards

Dan "D.L." Richards

Jun 13, 2011

  Dan “D.L.” Richards,  84, of Weatherford, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, June 13, 2011. Born May 14, 1927, in Gatesville, Texas, to Charles Lee and Ruby Cole Richards. He moved to Weatherford in the 1940’s. At age 17, he joined the U.S. Navy, stationed at San Diego, California, working on aircraft carriers. 

  Following his discharge ,...

Monte Gene Taylor

Monte Gene Taylor

Jun 11, 2011

  Monte G. Taylor, 57, of Springtown, died Saturday, June 11, 2011. Monte was born May 20, 1954, in Omaha, Nebraska. He was a former Public Works Director for Springtown.

  Survivors include his wife, Frankie Taylor; daughter, Linnea Taylor; brothers, Greg Taylor and Brenda of Cheyenne, Wyoming, Delbert Taylor of Lincoln, Nebraska, and Brian Taylor and Kelly of Sapulpa, Oklahoma;...

Jeane K. Michel

Jeane K. Michel

Jun 8, 2011

  Jeane K. Michel, 88, of Aledo, passed away Wednesday, June 8 2011. Jeane was born September 16, 1922, in Kansas, to Edith and Benjamin Kuiken. She married Delmer Michel on July 2, 1944.

  Mrs. Michel was in data processing for a savings and loan company most of her career life and attended Grace Presbyterian in Weatherford. She loved gardening...

Joy Fortenberry Hott

Joy Fortenberry Hott

Jun 8, 2011

  Joy Fortenberry Hott, 83, of Weatherford, left this world on Wednesday, June 8, 2011. Joy was born the first of three children to James and Opal Hamilton, on September 6, 1927. Her marriage to L.C. Fortenberry produced two children and a very happy family until the passing of L.C. in 1971. She was lucky enough to find the second...

Maudie Imogene Baker

Maudie Imogene Baker

Jun 6, 2011

  Maudie Imogene Baker, 84, of Weatherford, died Monday, June 06, 2011, in a Fort Worth Hospital. Mrs. Baker was born February 2, 1927, in Weatherford, Texas, where she was a life long resident. She was a homemaker, a retired waitress, and a member of North Side Baptist Church for 53 years. Maudie loved quilting and working in the yard. 

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Jack R. Copeland

Jack R. Copeland

Jun 5, 2011

  Jack R. Copeland, 77, of Weatherford, went to be with the Lord following a long illness on Sunday, June 5, 2011. Jack was born December 7, 1933, in Chilton, Texas, to John and Mary Copeland. He was a Private, E2 in the U.S. Army, retired from Bell Helicopter after 30 years of service and was a member of Garner...

Gary Wayne Puckett,  Sr.

Gary Wayne Puckett, Sr.

Jun 5, 2011

  Gary Wayne Puckett Sr., 63, of Weatherford, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2011. Gary was born December 9, 1947, in Bonnieville, Kentucky, to Naomi Ann and Joseph Elmo Puckett. 

  Gary was a decorated veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the U.S. Army. He received two purple hearts and a bronze star among other decorations. He was a lifetime...

James Clint Bratcher

James Clint Bratcher

Jun 4, 2011

  James “Clint” Bratcher, born March 19, 1970 in Weatherford, went to be with his Lord Jesus, Saturday, June 4, 2011. He loved to take pictures and share his faith in Christ with everyone he met. 

  Clint is survived by grandma, Tallulah Smith; mother, Alva Bratcher of Weatherford; father, James Bratcher and wife, Julie of Millsap; his favorite aunt, Janice...

Timothy Earl Roden

Timothy Earl Roden

Jun 3, 2011

  Timothy Earl Roden, 44, of Weatherford, departed this world last Friday morning, June 3, 2011 surrounded by his family at their Colorado cabin. As a loving husband and caring father, Tim's gentle manner and thoughtful guidance lives on with his wife, Wendy Walker Roden, and his adoring children, Treagan Earl Roden, 8, and Taryn Elyse Roden, 6. 

   As a...

Doris Ann (Sosebee) Lawson

Doris Ann (Sosebee) Lawson

Jun 2, 2011

  Doris Ann Lawson, 66, of Granbury, passed away on Thursday June 2, 2011 in a nursing facility in Glen Rose. Born July 25, 1944, to Monroe and Lola Mae Sosebee, in Weatherford Texas where she was raised and graduated from high school. Doris married Jesse J. Lawson March 7, 1981 and had lived in Granbury for the last nine...

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