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Remembering Loved Ones in Parker County and Surrounding Areas

Maurine Johnston

Maurine Johnston

Dec 16, 2007

  Maurine Johnston, age 97, of Fort Worth, died on Sunday, December 16, 2007, at Odyssey Hospice House in Fort Worth. Born December 4, 1910, in Terrell, Texas, a resident of Weatherford before moving to Fort Worth. She was a homemaker, Secretary and member of the Methodist Church. 

  Mrs. Johnston was preceded in death by her husband, Claude “Peck” Johnston; her...

Glenda Kaye Hoffman

Glenda Kaye Hoffman

Dec 15, 2007

  Glenda Kaye Hoffman, 62, of Aledo, died Saturday, December 15, 2007, at her residence in Aledo. Born March 22, 1945, in Brady, Texas, she was a teacher’s aide at Coder Elementary for Aledo ISD and a member of Aledo Church of Christ. 

  Her father, Jessie Lee Farris precedes her in death.   

  Survivors: husband, Kenneth Hoffman of Aledo; daughters,...

Betty Lou Miller

Betty Lou Miller

Dec 15, 2007

  Betty Lou Miller, 83, of Weatherford, passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2007. She was born March 24, 1924, in Joplin, Missouri, to Benjamin and Orpha Jane Craig. Betty Lou retired from the Texas State Department of Public Health and moved to Weatherford in 1986. She was a member of the Southside Baptist Church where she loved to help...

Bobbye Jean Sydow

Bobbye Jean Sydow

Dec 14, 2007

  Bobbye Jean Sydow, age 75, of Willow Park, died early Friday morning, December 14, 2007, at her residence. Born July 13, 1932, in Grand Saline, Texas, a resident of Willow Park for forty-three years. Bobbye was a homemaker and a former Commercial Bank Teller. She had a passion for reading, loved her computer and loved spending time with her...

Joseph Weldon Kennedy, Sr.

Joseph Weldon Kennedy, Sr.

Dec 13, 2007

  Joseph Weldon Kennedy, Sr., 78, of Weatherford, died Thursday, December 13, 2007. Born May 6, 1929, in Royston, Texas, to Wesson "Big Daddy" and Effie Bell "Mammie" Heath Kennedy, residing in parker County most of his life. He served in the National Guard, enjoyed morning domino games with childhood friends and best friend and brother in law, Obie West,...

Margaret Lou Moore

Margaret Lou Moore

Dec 11, 2007

  Margaret Lou Moore, 80, of Weatherford, died Tuesday, December 11, 2007, in a Fort Worth hospital. Born December 29, 1926, in Ranger, Texas, she was a long time resident of Parker County. 

  Margaret was the former Owner and present Manager of Moore Monuments. She was a member of First Baptist Church and a former lecture for Weight Watchers. 

  Margaret...

Owen "DeDe" Fay

Owen "DeDe" Fay

Dec 5, 2007

  Owen Fay also known as DeDe, 87, of Weatherford, passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2007, in a Fort Worth hospital. Owen was born in Mexico, to Dick and Dora Fay, on September 30, 1920. He was a short time resident of Parker County, a member of the New Hope Baptist Church, and a rancher. 

  His wife, Ruby Lee...

Hortense Youngblood

Hortense Youngblood

Dec 4, 2007

  Hortense Youngblood, 93, of Soda Springs, passed away on Tuesday, December 4, 2007, at her residence. She was a homemaker and a seamstress through the years. Hortense was known to most as “Meme,” a name given to her by her great-nieces and nephews. Though she had no biological children of her own, Hortense was a mother to many. 

  She...

Woodrow Wilson Claunch

Woodrow Wilson Claunch

Dec 4, 2007

  Woodrow Wilson Claunch, 92, of Weatherford, died Tuesday, December 4, 2007 in a local nursing facility. He was born August 24, 1915, in Weatherford, to Ebb and Lillie Claunch. Woodrow was a Master Carpenter, retiring in the early 1980s as Superintendent with Thomas S. Byrnes and was a rancher for numerous years. He was a member of St. Stephens...

Donald Dean "Don" Bumpas

Donald Dean "Don" Bumpas

Nov 25, 2007

  Donald Dean "Don" Bumpas, 73, of San Angelo, passed away on November 25, 2007. Don was born June 4, 1934, to Everett and Lena Bumpas. He grew up in San Angelo and as a child had fond memories of harvest time with his father's thrashing machine. Don graduated from Lake View High School. He was in the Marine Corp...

Ona Luda Vaughn

Ona Luda Vaughn

Nov 23, 2007

  Ona Luda Vaughn, 82, of Weatherford passed away Friday, November 23, 2007. Mrs. Vaughn was born June 21, 1925, in Center Point, Arkansas, to Harmon Edward Merritt and Dazel Telitha McClennahan. She married Willie Parker Vaughn January 2, 1945 in Ardmore Oklahoma. She was a Jehovah’s Witness and lived in Weatherford since 1984. 

  Mrs. Vaughn was preceded in death...

Carl E. Barbee

Carl E. Barbee

Nov 23, 2007

  Carl E. Barbee, 54, of Horseshoe Bend, died on Friday, November 23, 2007, surrounded by his loving family. He fought a long battle with cancer until going home to be with the Lord. Carl was born in Pensacola, Florida, on March 10, 1953 to Charles and Carlie Barbee. He was a long time resident of Horseshoe Bend and a...

Darwin Eugene Harp

Darwin Eugene Harp

Nov 22, 2007

  Darwin Eugene Harp, 61, of Weatherford went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, November 22, 2007. Born January 1, 1946, in Evansville, Indiana, to Victor and Norma Jean Harp, he was a resident of Parker County for several years. He was a truck driver for James Young and a member of Willow Park Baptist Church. 

  Darwin was...

Elton Shelton

Elton Shelton

Nov 22, 2007

  Elton Shelton, age 72, of Weatherford, died Tuesday morning, November 22, 2011, in the local hospital. He was born June 17, 1939, in Colbert, Oklahoma, and was a resident of Weatherford for several years. He was a U. S. Army Veteran, a cook in many local restaurants and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Elton, the youngest in a...

Hoye Lavarh Smith

Hoye Lavarh Smith

Nov 20, 2007

  Hoye Lavarh Smith, 86, of Aledo, died Tuesday, November 20, 2007, in a local nursing facility. Born October 22, 1921, in Longview, he was a resident of Parker County for many years. Hoye owned and operated Smitty’s Barber Shop in Plainview, Texas, and was a member of First Baptist Church of Willow Park where he served as a Deacon....

Imogene Thompson Pack

Imogene Thompson Pack

Nov 18, 2007

  Imogene Thompson Pack, age 92, a loving mother and homemaker, passed away November 18, 2007, in a nursing facility, Weatherford, Texas. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 20, 2007, at South Main Church of Christ. Burial at East End Cemetery at Lingleville, Texas. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, at Galbreaith Pickard...

Lillian Ernestine Chipps

Lillian Ernestine Chipps

Nov 16, 2007

  Ernestine Chipps, age 73, died November 16, 2007. She was born February 28, 1934, to Ernest and Erna Marks, in Winters, Texas. Ernestine was a graduate of Lubbock Methodist Hospital School of Nursing. Attending Texas Tech while a student nurse, she was president of the student body, editor of the school newspaper, “The Stethascoop” and the student representative to...

Tommy Wayne Butler

Tommy Wayne Butler

Nov 15, 2007

  Tommy Butler, 58, of Springtown, passed away Thursday, November 15, 2007. Mr. Butler was born November 3, 1949, in Young County, to John Joseph Butler and Adeline Mae Lawson. Tommy was a welder and lived most of his life in Springtown. His parents and a brother, Marshall Butler, preceded him in death.

  Memorial service: 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 21,...

James M. Hall

James M. Hall

Nov 14, 2007

  Jim, better known as “Hero,” left this earthly home surrounded by family and friends after a long courageous battle with cancer on November 14, 2007. 

  Jim was born in Madisonville, Texas, on September 24, 1932, to Blumber and Gladys Hall. He served in the Marines from 1951 – 1959. He fought in the Korean War, and was a member...

Elizabeth "Betty" Louise French

Elizabeth "Betty" Louise French

Nov 12, 2007

  Elizabeth “Betty” Louise French, 74, of Weatherford, died Monday, November 12, 2007, in the local hospital. Born July 17, 1933, in Pittsburg, Texas, to Jesse James and Ruby Zealy Fowler, she was a resident of Weatherford for many years. Betty was a member of First Baptist Church of Weatherford and a homemaker. 

  She was preceded in death by her...

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