Obituary Notices and Memorial Services
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Remembering Loved Ones in Parker County and Surrounding Areas
Nathan Guin Neal
May 26, 2024
Nathan Guin Neal, known to everyone as "Nate the Great," was born on December 10, 2002, in Manassas, Virginia, and passed away on May 26, 2024, at the age of 21 years, while serving on active duty in the United States Marine Corps.
Visitation is scheduled for December 9, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the Galbreaith...
James H. Murray
Nov 19, 2024
James H. Murray, age 83, passed peacefully from this life on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. The details of his obituary will be shared soon.
A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at 3:00 p.m., on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at the Galbreaith Pickard Hilltop Chapel, 4941 I-20 Service Road, in Willow Park.
Marion D. Goff
Nov 18, 2024
Marion D. Goff, 81, of Weatherford, Texas, entered his heavenly home on Monday, November 18, 2024. Born January 2, 1943, in Odessa, Texas, to Amos W. and Thelma (Duncan) Goff, Marion was a man of unwavering faith and a devoted family man.
In 1972, Marion married Angela Sanders, and together they shared 52 wonderful years, creating a life filled...
Don B. Swor
Nov 18, 2024
Don B. Swor, age 82, passed peacefully from this life on Monday, November 18, 2024.
Don was born on February 16, 1942, in Dallas, Texas, to Oliver Willoughby Swor and Naomi Swor Vesper. After graduating from high school, Don answered the call to serve his country by enlisting in the United States Air Force in July 1961.
During his...
Robert (Bob) Wilfred DeBlois
Nov 15, 2024
Robert (Bob) W. DeBlois, 88, of Willow Park, Texas, died November 15, 2024. Bob was born in Pine Township, Indiana County, Pennsylvania, on January 16, 1936, to Wilfred and Anna (Mikulsia) DeBlois. He was raised in Londonderry, New Hampshire, and attended the Pinkerton Academy.
Bob enlisted in the United States Air Force on July 10, 1957, and retired from...
Kathleen "Kathy" Ann Thompson
Nov 14, 2024
Kathleen “Kathy” Ann Thompson, age 80, gracefully passed from this life on Thursday, November 14, 2024. Kathy was born on March 28, 1944, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Vincent Caufield and Marylou (Krauel) Caufield. Over the years, her childhood name was “Kit,” then she became Mom, Grandma, and finally Mama T.
Kathy was a beacon of kindness and sweetness, the...
Jimmy Watson
Nov 14, 2024
Jimmy Watson, age 84, a devoted husband, dad, and granddad, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 14, 2024. Born on April 1, 1940, in Mineral Wells, Texas, to James C. Watson and Goldie Rue (Busby) Watson, Jimmy grew up with strong family values that he carried throughout his life. He graduated from Odessa High School and later married the...
Sue (Harrington) Robinson
Nov 12, 2024
Sue (Harrington) Robinson, age 89, departed from this life on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. Born February 26, 1935, in Weatherford, Texas, she was the beloved daughter of Joe Boyd Harrington and Ida (Galbreaith) Harrington.
Sue graduated from Springtown High School and then married George Burl Robinson in 1952, and together they welcomed their son, Mickey.
Sue was known for...
Melvin Drummond
Nov 12, 2024
Melvin Drummond of Shreveport, Louisiana, passed away November 12, 2024, in Weatherford, Texas.
He was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, on February 9, 1941. After graduating from Byrd High School, he continued his education at Louisiana Tech. Mel served his country in the United States Air Force. He retired after 20 plus years from Bell South. He was a member...
Virginia Catherine Soper
Nov 11, 2024
Virginia Catherine Soper, age 73, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 11, 2024. Born on May 29, 1951, in Weatherford, Texas, she was the beloved daughter of Roland H. Lee and Marjorie (Jones) Lee. Known affectionately as Catherine, she married Walter Soper, and together they built a loving family with their son, Roland. She was a devoted wife, a...
Iva Jane "Janie" Berkley Moore
Nov 11, 2024
Janie Moore, 79, passed peacefully from this life on November 11, 2024, with her family by her side. Born December 21, 1944, to JW and Susie Berkley, Janie was the youngest of six children and spent her entire life in Weatherford, Texas. With her deep roots and a love for her hometown, she resided across the street from the...
Curtis Jefferson, Jr.
Nov 10, 2024
On Sunday, November 10, 2024, the faithful and humble spirit of Pastor Curtis departed this world to spend eternity with his Lord and God. His caring and loving spirit was displayed to everyone he met. He is viewing the Holy City where the streets are pure gold and there is no more pain and sorrow. There are no needles,...
Carla Jo Greener
Nov 9, 2024
Carla Jo Greener, age 61, departed from this life on Saturday, November 9, 2024. Born on April 19, 1963, in White Settlement, Texas, to George and Glenda (Alphin) Lewis, Carla filled her life and those around her with her vibrant spirit and sense of humor.
Known for her sharp mind and her playful personality, Carla embraced the nickname "Crazy...
David Cooksey
Nov 8, 2024
David Gill Cooksey, 77, of Weatherford, Texas, passed away November 8, 2024.
He is survived by his loving wife, Linda Cooksey, to whom he had been married for 22 years; and his son, Kyle Cooksey, of Franklin, Tennessee, and his wife, Laura, and their children De’Aysha, Shamarion, and Corey.
Cooksey was born on November 4, 1947, in Nocona, Texas,...
Donald Dewey Faulks, Jr.
Nov 7, 2024
Donald Dewey Faulks, Jr., age 82, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 7, 2024. Born on August 13, 1942, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Donald Fulks and Mildred (Stanley) Faulks, Donald was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, and friend.
Donald worked as a welder, painter, construction, and fabricator, but he was known for much more than...
Bette Mae Copley
Nov 7, 2024
Bette Mae Copley departed peacefully from this life on Thursday, November 7, 2024. She was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Otto and Alta (Atwood) Werner, later moving to Green Bay, Wisconsin, where she married Donald VanPay.
Bette and Donald eventually settled in Abrams, Wisconsin, where they purchased a dairy farm and raised their six children: Ronnie, Randy, Ricky, Vicki,...
Dawn Patricia Messimer
Nov 6, 2024
Dawn Patricia Messimer, beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at age 70. Born on October 31, 1954, in Wessington Springs, South Dakota, to the late Murry and Mary (Morrison) Messimer, Dawn moved to Texas in 1955, where she began a life dedicated to family and hard work.
A cancer survivor, Dawn exhibited...
Viola (Madewell) Jones
2024
Viola Madewell Jones was born in Palestine, Texas, in 1941, to Julia Mae Holt and Albert Madewell. She was the second eldest of four; siblings being Lena Montgomery, Saundra Waller, and Billy Duncan.
In her formidable years, she attended school in Matador, Texas, and in 1956, she along with her family moved to Weatherford, Texas. She met and married...
James (Jim) Ray Kidwell
Oct 29, 2024
James (Jim) Ray Kidwell, age 74, departed from this life on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Jim was born August 25, 1950, in Knox City, Texas, to the late James A. (Jerry) Kidwell and Betty Jo (Vaughan) Kidwell. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Mary Hilliard.
Jim dedicated his professional life to engineering, contributing his expertise to...
Nelda June Paschal
Oct 29, 2024
Nelda June Paschal, age 86, peacefully left this world on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, surrounded by the love she so generously shared throughout her life. Born on June 6, 1938, in Weatherford, Texas, Nelda was the cherished daughter of Hershel and Edna (Potts) Woolsey.
Nelda dedicated over 22 years as a receptionist for Dr. John E. Smith, where her...
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