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Remembering Loved Ones in Parker County and Surrounding Areas

Gloria Aline Childs

Gloria Aline Childs

Oct 20, 2008

  Gloria Aline Childs, age 83, of Weatherford, died on Monday, October 20, 2008, at her residence. Born November 18, 1924, in Houston, Texas, a resident of Weatherford for several years, she was a retired retail sales clerk, homemaker a Baptist and she loved crochet and was a movie buff.  

  Gloria was preceded in death by two sons, Curtis...

Paul Edward Davidson

Paul Edward Davidson

Oct 20, 2008

  Paul Edward Davidson, “The Watermelon Man,” died Monday night, October 20, 2008, at his residence. Born February 28, 1918, in the Adell Community, a resident of Parker County all his life, he was a retired farmer, member of the Adell Community Fellowship Church and he raised watermelons for over fifty years. 

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

Matias Hernandez, Jr.

Matias Hernandez, Jr.

Oct 19, 2008

  Matias Hernandez, Jr., 41, of Weatherford, died Sunday, October 19, 2008, in Weatherford. Born April 20, 1967, in Weatherford, where he was a lifelong resident, Matias was a brick mason, a member of the Catholic Church, and enjoyed reading. He was a loving person and loved his family. 

  Matias was preceded in death by his brothers, Tommy and Robert...

Vida Wolfenberger

Vida Wolfenberger

Oct 19, 2008

  Vida Wolfenberger, 93, of Weatherford, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2008, at Holland Lake Nursing Center. Born June 19, 1915, in Parker County, to Henry and Eddie Mcfarland, a resident of Parker County all her life, she was a homemaker and a lifetime community leader of Zion Hill Community. Vida was instrumental in the formation and long term...

Lee Henderson

Lee Henderson

Oct 18, 2008

  Lee Henderson, 48, of Weatherford, passed away Saturday, October 18, 2008. Lee was born June 3, 1960, in Euless, to Lee Otis Henderson and Evelyn Janelle Ragland. 

  His father, two sisters, Pat Watson and Karen Bass and a brother, Curtis Henderson preceded him in death.

  Lee was an avid fisherman and an excellent cook. He enjoyed NASCAR and camping.

 ...

W.P. Punk Koonce

W.P. Punk Koonce

Oct 16, 2008

  W.P. (Punk) Koonce, 88, passed from this life on October 16, 2008 at his home after a short illness. Mr. Koonce was born July 24, 1920 in Hamlin Texas to William Alfred Koonce and Mattie Adaline Rutherford.  Mr. Koonce was a deacon at South Side Baptist Church, a member of Parker County Sheriffs Posse, a Ranch Hand and wood...

Robbie Lynn Clark

Robbie Lynn Clark

Oct 9, 2008

  Robbie Lynn Clark, 36, of Cresson, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2008, in an automobile accident. Robbie was born November 16, 1971, in Fort Worth, to Jack Lynn Imboden and Mary Young. 

  Robbie was a mechanic. He was a simple man who enjoyed fishing, camping, and spending time with family. 

  Robbie was preceded in death by his parents and...

Silvia Baeza

Silvia Baeza

Oct 7, 2008

  Silvia Baeza, 55, of Aledo, died Tuesday, October 7, 2008, in the Weatherford hospital. Silvia was born November 4, 1952 in Mexico. She was a member of St. Stephens Catholic Church, a housekeeper, a former law clerk and a stocker at Wal-Mart. Silvia was full of life, she loved to dance and sing, sewing and making wedding cookies.

  Survivors:...

Goldie Lily Evans Neill

Goldie Lily Evans Neill

Oct 5, 2008

  Goldie Lily Evans Neill, age 92, of Weatherford, died early Sunday morning, October 5, 2008, in a local nursing facility. Born February 10, 1916, in New Castle, Texas, a resident of Weatherford for many years, she was a homemaker, seamstress, retired nurse’s aide and member of the York Avenue Baptist Church. She loved her plants and her pets. 

  Goldie...

Cecil Truman Minshew

Cecil Truman Minshew

Oct 4, 2008

  Cecil Truman Minshew, 88, of Perrin, died Saturday, October 4, 2008, in a Fort Worth hospice facility. Born November 24, 1919, in Sweetwater, he was a resident of Parker County for many years. Cecil joined the National Guard in 1940 as a member of the 2nd battalion 131st field artillery 36th division. He was captured on Java and spent...

Sherry Annette Rusinovich

Sherry Annette Rusinovich

Oct 4, 2008

  Sherry Annette (Tippie) Rusinovich, 54, of Weatherford, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 4, 2008, in a local nursing facility with her daughters by her side. The Lord called her home after a courageous eleven year battle with Multiple Sclerosis.  Sherry was born November 2, 1953, in Burnet, Texas, to Charles Ray Tippie and Helen Faye Lynn. Her father preceded...

Ann Norton

Ann Norton

Oct 2, 2008

  Ann Norton, 71, of Weatherford, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2008, at Weatherford Regional Medical Center. Ann was born the daughter of Clyde and Laura Aylesworth. She was born November 22, 1936, in McAllen, Texas. 

  Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Norton and son, Nolan Queen III of Weatherford. She is survived by her daughters, Ann...

David Austin Cox

David Austin Cox

Oct 1, 2008

  David Austin Cox, 96, of Weatherford, passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2008, at a local nursing facility. He was born October 18, 1911, in Morgan Mill, Texas, to John and Emma Lou Cox. At a year old, David and his family moved to Arkansas in a covered wagon and then returned two years later to Parker County. He was...

Dot Madden

Dot Madden

Sep 26, 2008

  Dot Madden, 91, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday morning, September 26, 2008. Dot was born and raised in Mississippi. She married Jack Madden, Jr. in 1946, and moved to Texas where she lived in Killeen, Round Rock, and Weatherford. She retired from Civil Service as a Position and Pay Management Specialist at Fort Hood,...

David Gerald Klumpp

David Gerald Klumpp

Sep 26, 2008

  David Gerald Klumpp, 44, of Aledo, died Friday, September 26, 2008, in Bosque County. Born February 1, 1964, in Bay City, Michigan, he was a resident of Parker County. 

  David was retired USAF and employed with Lockheed Martin for the last five years in Quality Control. He attended St. Stephen’s Catholic Church in Weatherford. 

  Survivors are his loving family:...

Joy Ray Lee

Joy Ray Lee

Sep 22, 2008

  Joy Ray Lee, 73, of Mabank, formerly of Weatherford, died Monday, September 22, 2008, in Tyler. Born May 18, 1935, in Portales, New Mexico, she was a long time resident of Parker County before moving to Mabank. Joy was a self starting real estate broker, which built her office by decorating and selling the houses that her husband built. 

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Gloria Davis

Gloria Davis

Sep 22, 2008

  Gloria Davis, 79, of Weatherford, went to be with her heavenly Father on Monday, September 22, 2008. She was born on her Father’s birthday, February 12, 1929, in Oakland, California. Her parents, Marcella and Edward Halpin, sister, Sylvia Reecza all of Oakland, California, precede her in death; also preceding her in death are her grandsons, Craig Merryman and Seth...

Berniece Margetta Loomis

Berniece Margetta Loomis

Sep 22, 2008

  Berniece Margetta Loomis, 91, of Weatherford, died Monday, September 22, 2008, at Weatherford Regional Medical Center. Born February 9, 1917, in Russell, Kansas, she was a resident of Parker County for several years. Berniece was a loving homemaker and mother. 

  She is survived by her daughter, Shari Dukes of Weatherford; sons, Wayne Loomis and wife, Shirley, of Lorena, and...

Leonard M. Newberry

Leonard M. Newberry

Sep 21, 2008

  Leonard M. Newberry, 87, of Weatherford, died early Sunday morning, September 21, 2008, in a local nursing facility. Born February 12, 1921, in the Newberry Community, a resident of Parker County all his life. Leonard was a barber, farmer, owner of Newberry’s Barber Shop from 1947 to 2005, member of the New Cumberland Presbyterian. He was a Army Veteran...

Lois Jean Dickson

Lois Jean Dickson

Sep 20, 2008

  Lois Jean Dickson, 78, of Weatherford, died Saturday, September 20, 2008, at her residence. Lois was born December 16, 1929 in Caddo, Texas. She was a homemaker and worked in home health and was a member of the Pentecostal Church. 

  Her husband, Everett Dickson; brothers, Truman Olds and Jack Olds; and parents, James Lawrence and Ruby Jewel Olds, precede...

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