Obituary Notices and Memorial Services
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Remembering Loved Ones in Parker County and Surrounding Areas
Mae Smallwood Biggs
Nov 5, 2008
Mae Smallwood Biggs, 92, of Weatherford, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2008, at Weatherford Regional Medical Center. Born February 22, 1916, in Rogersville, Alabama, to John and Oma Smallwood. She attended school in Alabama and later finished in Senath, Missouri.
She owned a beauty salon there for a few years and met and married her life’s partner, Albert M....
Gerald Wayne Birdwell
Nov 5, 2008
Gerald Wayne Birdwell, 78, of Weatherford, died Wednesday, November 5, 2008, at his residence. Born December 28, 1929 in Canadian, Texas, he was a long time resident of Parker County. Gerald grew up in Harper Grove Community south of Henderson in East Texas he attended Minden schools, The Old Rock Hill Institute, graduating in 1945. His first job was...
William Alexander Long
Oct 30, 2008
William Alexander Long, 80, of Weatherford, died Thursday, October 30, 2008, in a Weatherford nursing facility. Born October 7, 1928 in Holden, Missouri, he was a resident of Parker County for many years. William was a union iron worker and in the National Guard.
He is survived by his wife, Billye Long of Weatherford; daughters, Nancy Hinsch and husband,...
Jim Miles Cosby
Oct 24, 2008
Jim Miles Cosby, 62, of Weatherford, passed away peacefully Friday, October 24, 2008, in a local nursing facility. Born December 3, 1944 in Cresson, Texas, he was a lifelong resident of Parker County. Jim was a retired truck driver and a veteran of the U.S. Army.
He was preceded in death by his wife Nelda Cosby, two daughters Jerry Lynn...
Melville Bond McMurry
Oct 21, 2008
Melville Bond McMurry, 81, of Weatherford, died Tuesday, October 21, 2008, in a Weatherford nursing facility. Born July 15, 1927 in Amarillo, Mel was a resident of Midland before moving to Parker County. He graduated with a B.S. from Texas A&M University in Geology and Geophysics and a M.S. from Texas A&I University in Petroleum Engineering. Mel was a...
Jeremy Ryan Sisk
Oct 21, 2008
Jeremy Ryan Sisk, age 24, of Weatherford, died on Tuesday, October 21, 2008. Born September 8, 1984 in Fort Worth, a resident of Weatherford for several years, he worked in construction and he was a member of the Skard Soul Band.
He is survived by his parents, Debra and William Sisk of Weatherford; brothers, Shay Sisk of Fort Worth...
Juanita Elizabeth Bryson
Oct 21, 2008
Juanita Elizabeth Bryson, age 87, of Weatherford, died Tuesday, October 21, 2008, in a local nursing facility. Born March 13, 1921, in Cleburne, Texas, a resident of Cleburne, Burleson and Fort Worth before moving to Weatherford, she was a homemaker and owner of J. B.’s Bar-B-Que for 20 years before her retirement.
Mrs. Bryson was preceded in death by...
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
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.
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
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
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.
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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