Obituary Notices and Memorial Services
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Remembering Loved Ones in Parker County and Surrounding Areas
Carroll "Buck" Buckmaster
Dec 18, 2023
Carroll “Buck” Leroy Buckmaster, 85, left this world peacefully on Monday, December 18, 2023. Buck was born January 7, 1938, in Baltimore, Maryland, son of the late Carroll Llewlleyn Buckmaster and Doris (Tracy) McCain.
He was a retired helicopter pilot for the oil and gas industry, who served in the United States Marine Corp and the United States Army;...
Marcus Thomas Steadham
Dec 15, 2023
Marcus Thomas Steadham departed from this life on Friday, December 15, 2023, at age 16. He was born January 30, 2007, to Ryan Steadham and Jessica (Haley) Steadham, in Weatherford, Texas, where he grew up. Marcus was a student of Weatherford High School. He enjoyed working on anything with an engine, going to the gym, skateboarding, playing video games,...
Deborah Lynn Bonner
Dec 14, 2023
Deborah Lynn Bonner, 65, passed from this life on Thursday, December 14, 2023. She was born May 22, 1958, in Lubbock, Texas, to Ted Brown and Elva (Grant) Brown. Deborah was a devoted wife and mother. She enjoyed arts and crafts, ceramics, and shopping. Deborah will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Deborah is survived...
Brian Daniel Marinelli
Dec 13, 2023
Brian Daniel Marinelli, 66, passed from this life on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. Born March 9, 1957, in Burbank, California, he was one of eight children born to Robert and Marjorie Marinelli.
At age 22, Brian entered the United States Air Force where he proudly served for seven years and served his remaining time in the Reserves. In 1980,...
Lt. Col. Jon C. Vance
Dec 13, 2023
Lt. Col. Jon Charles Vance, US Air Force Retired, passed from this life on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at age 88. Jon was born December 27, 1934, in Oak Park, Illinois, to Bliss Vance and Ida Catherine (Anderson) Vance.
Jon proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for 22 years as a B-52 Pilot and Instructor...
Mary Frances Pratt
Dec 12, 2023
Mary Frances (Cole) Pratt, 79, passed from this life on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. She was born April 23, 1944, in Martinville, Arkansas, to Ottis Adner Cole and Susan Catherine (Miller) Cole. Mary loved spending time with her family and spoiling her grandkids. She enjoyed riding motorcycles, flying, and going antique shopping; Mary was a collector of many things...
Robert Mitchell Gibson
Dec 12, 2023
Robert Mitchell Gibson was born August 22, 1958 in Lawrence, Massachusetts, and died December 12, 2023, in Weatherford, Texas. He worked as a Senior Programmer/Analyst for Fidelity Investments. Progressive Multiple Sclerosis made him give up his work in 2004.
Robert’s greatest joy was his son, Will. Shortly before his passing, although bed-bound and unable to move, he was able...
Lisa Lea Holt
Dec 11, 2023
Lisa Lea Holt, 69, departed from this life on Monday, December 11, 2023.
A Memorial Service will begin at 4:30 p.m., Friday, December 22, 2023, at the Central Christian Church, 3205 Hamilton Ave, Fort Worth, Texas 76107.
The funeral home is not involved in the service.
Don Thomas Darks
Dec 11, 2023
Don Thomas Darks (aka: Dad, Don, Doc, Papa Darks, Farm Papa) will always be remembered for his dedication to his family, friends, and Country. Don started his life’s journey in Holdenville, Oklahoma, back on March 15, 1946. This journey would lead him from the small town of Wetumka, Oklahoma, where his father was the mayor, to finishing high school...
Georgianna Sue Paxton
Dec 11, 2023
Georgianna Sue Paxton, 70, passed from this life on Monday, December 11, 2023. No services are scheduled at this time.
Nona Jean Garner
Dec 10, 2023
Nona Jean Garner, 95, departed from this life on Sunday, December 10, 2023. She was born August 16, 1928, in Trinidad, Colorado, to Michael Walsh and Mary (Adams) Walsh. Nona was of the Baptist faith. She was a devoted wife and mother. She enjoyed dedicating herself as a homemaker who loved cooking and feeding her family. When she could,...
Faye Ruth Swafford
Dec 8, 2023
Precious little angel, Faye Ruth Swafford, was called to the Lord on Friday, December 8, 2023. She was born December 8, 2023, in Willow Park, Texas to Duston Swafford and Candis (Richardson) Swafford. Faye's life was a gift and brought much joy to her family as they awaited her arrival.
Faye was greeted in Heaven by her grandfather, Ronnie...
Nathan Ray Tullis
Dec 7, 2023
Nathan Ray Tullis, 29, passed from this life on Thursday, December 7, 2023. He was born May 31, 1994, in Mineral Wells, Texas to Melvin Tullis, II and Beth Christensen.
Nathan graduated from high school and built a career in the solar industry as an operations manager. He was a member and deacon at Zion Hill Church, in Weatherford,...
Janie F. Barbee
Dec 7, 2023
Janie F. Barbee met her Lord and Savior face-to-face on December 7, 2023, at age 93. She was born August 14, 1930, in Hardeman County, Texas, to John West and Dovie (Stallings) West.
Her early schooling was in Chillicothe, Texas, where she was voted class favorite her senior year. Janie attended Hardin Simmons University, where she met her first...
Darlene Easter
Dec 6, 2023
Darlene Easter (Annice Darlene Kimmel Easter), 80 years old, of Weatherford, Texas, was carried into Glory in the arms of Jesus Christ, December 6, 2023. She was born March 26, 1943, in Mart, Texas, to Harold Franklin Kimmel and Annice Harmon Kimmel.
She is survived by her husband of sixty-four years, Maurice Easter. Also, surviving are her four sons,...
Evelyn Sosebee
Dec 5, 2023
Evelyn Sosebee, 95, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on December 5, 2023. Evelyn was born on October 9, 1928, to Willie and Gertie Mitchell. She was born in the Harmony Community, just outside Weatherford, Texas.
Evelyn was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Debra Wherry and...
James Lee Birkhimer
Dec 5, 2023
James Lee Birkhimer, 78, departed from this life on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. No services are scheduled at this time.
Alan Wayne Myers
Dec 3, 2023
Alan Wayne Myers, 81, departed from this life to meet his Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 3, 2023. He was born February 13, 1942, in Corsicana, Texas, to Herbert Myers and Ora (Hargrave) Myers.
Alan graduated with a Masters Degree from Texas A & M. He began his career in Tullahoma, Tennessee for Aero Space Company working as...
Beverly Sue Williams
Dec 3, 2023
Beverly Sue Williams, 74, passed from this life on Sunday, December 3, 2023. Beverly was born December 3, 1949, in Weatherford, Texas to the late Oscar Williams and Mattie (Roden) Williams. She was preceded in death by her husband, Doyle Williams, and their son, Ronnie Williams.
Beverly is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Larry Wyler; daughter,...
Carolyn Kaye Evans
Dec 1, 2023
Carolyn Kaye Evans, 78, passed away Friday, December 1, 2023. She was born November 29, 1945, in Baird, Texas to John Hammer and Lona (Stewart) Hammer. After high school, Carolyn became a paramedic, and then began working at Sterling Funeral Home in Dayton, Texas.
Carolyn is survived by her husband, Luther; daughter, Gayla Clayton and husband, Joe; son, Ronald...
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