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David F. Smeltzer
Jan 18, 2015
David F. Smeltzer, Sr., age 54, of Weatherford, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2015. David was born on June 9, 1960 in England where his father was serving in the military. He was the son of Bill and Charlene Smothers. Mr. Smeltzer was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp serving from 1977 – 1981. He was married to Catherine...
Dean Laverne Gilley
Jan 17, 2015
Dean L. Gilley, age 92, of Weatherford, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2015. Dean was born September 15, 1922 in Springtown, Texas to Merzy Dean and Maggie Lafayette Gilley. He was a Navy Veteran, retired Meat Cutter for Win Dixie, enjoyed woodworking, carpentry and farming. Mr. Gilley is preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Linda Morgan, brother,...
Earl Allen Gaskill
Jan 17, 2015
Earl Allen Gaskill, age 67, passed away Monday, January 17, 2015 at his home. Earl was born August 6, 1947 in Weatherford, TX to Earl Gaskill and Mildred Guidry Gaskill. He was a retired V.P. of Operations for Peco-Facet Corporation, in the oil and gas industry, a faithful member of Southside Baptist Church, and a lifelong baseball fan, following the...
Billie Jean Barnes
Jan 16, 2015
Billie Jean Barnes passed away in Fort Worth, on Friday, January 16, 2015. Billie Jean was born June 04, 1930 in Parker County and lived in the community of Dicey before moving into the city of Weatherford during her childhood. She was employed for over 27 years at Southwestern Bell as a telephone operator, working first in Weatherford, then in...
Walter Kenneth Oakley
Jan 16, 2015
Walter Kenneth Oakley Jr., age 58, of Weatherford, passed away Friday, January 16, 2015.. Walter was born November 2, 1956 in Weatherford where he was a lifelong resident. He was a former Construction Engineer, a member of the Masonic Lodge and enjoyed playing golf and fishing. Survivors: Mother, Beverly Oakley of Weatherford, brother in law, Richard Crosby, nephews, Jacob Alvarez,...
Anna Taylor
Jan 15, 2015
Anna Lee Morton Taylor, a Godly wife, mother, grandmother and friend passed into eternity on January 15, 2015. She was born September 27, 1941 in Brownfield, TX to RC & Lee Morton. She graduated from Wellman High School in 1960, and was a proud graduate of Texas Tech University in 1963. She married Clinton Taylor in 1971. Anna was a...
John Bradley Newton, Jr.
Jan 15, 2015
John Bradley Newton, Jr., age 70, of Poolville, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2015 in a Fort Worth hospital. John was born September 13, 1944 in Dallas, Texas to Johnny and Eula Mae Newton. He was a retired muffler installer and mechanic for A&B Muffler. John enjoyed fishing and gardening and loved his family and his dogs. Survivors: Wife, Jeanette...
Elva Nash Scarbrough
Jan 15, 2015
Elva Nash Scarbrough, age 92, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2015. Elva was born June 24, 1922 in Close City, Texas to Cora and Tom Stone. She was a resident of Weatherford since 1952 and was the wife of D.B. (Shorty) Nash for 54 years and later to Hershell Scarbrough for nine years. Elva was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening...
Galen Burdell Leach
Jan 14, 2015
Galen Burdell Leach slipped peacefully from this earth into Jesus’ arms early January 14, 2015. He was a bright light to all who knew him. He was godly, humble, loving and hard working. He was a World War II Navy vet who saw 10 major battles and many minor battles, although he never talked about the war much. It was...
Myrtis Lamberth Vititow
Jan 14, 2015
Myrtis Lamberth Vititow, age 93, Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at 3877 Tin Top Rd.. Myrtis was born July 19, 1921 in Sulfer Bluff, TX to Charles and Lela Vititow. He was a retired Corporate Pilot, Loved Flying, Ranching, R.V. Travel , and spending time with family and friends. Myrt is survived by his Wife, Virginia Sue Vititow of Weatherford, TX,...
Brian Glenn Lacy
Jan 14, 2015
Brian Glenn Lacy, beloved son, brother, uncle, teacher and mentor went to his forever home to be with His Abba Father on Wednesday, January 14th, 2015. Brian was born January 7th, 1976 in Dallas, Texas. His father, James Wayne Lacy, preceded him in death. Brian graduated in 1994 from Weatherford High School. He received a B.A. in Political Science from...
Jerry Wayde Henard
Jan 14, 2015
Jerry Wayde Henard, age 56, of Willow Park passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Jerry was born May 8, 1958. He loved his family more than life itself. He treasured his special times at home with family and enjoyed his pool. He owned Willow Park remodeling and Henard construction for 35 yrs. He was hard...
Wanda Louise Snow
Jan 14, 2015
Wanda Louise Guess Snow, of Millsap, passed peacefully from this life on January 14, 2015. Wanda first showed her indomitable will when, as an infant, she survived pneumonia by being placed in open window in the dead of winter. This trait served her well in life and defined her approach to life. Losing her father at an early age with...
Milton Ray Pruett
Jan 13, 2015
Milton “Bubba” Ray Pruett , age 63, of Weatherford, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2015. Milton was born on August 23, 1951 in Fort Worth, Texas where he was raised. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, January 17, 2015 at Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory, care...
John James Koenig, Sr.
Jan 13, 2015
John James Koenig Sr., 81, of Weatherford, Texas entered Heaven’s Gates to meet Jesus on January 13, 2015. He passed peacefully holding the hand of Betty, his bride of 61 years. John was born June 10, 1933 in Maryland. After many years in California he got to Texas as soon as he could, relocating here in 1992. A devoted husband,...
Vera June Morris
Jan 11, 2015
Vera June Morris was born in Clovis, NM on December 10, 1921. She entered Heaven’s gates on January 11, 2015, while in hospice care at Willow Park Rehab & Care Center. A consummate daughter, wife, mother and grandmother, she reveled in her family. After her loving husband Billy Lewis Morris passed on November 24, 1987 she has spent many happy...
Richard Dick Kenneth Keener
Jan 10, 2015
Richard “Dick” Kenneth Keener, 84, of Weatherford, Texas passed away 10 January 2015 in Weatherford, Texas. Dick was born on 16 August 1930 in Los Angeles, CA to Joseph Isaiah Keener and Edna Kathleen Brehm. He worked as a sound mixer in the Motion Picture Industry and ABC Network News in Hollywood, CA. Dick married Marilyn Rita Bierer on 13...
Barbara Nell Stroud
Jan 7, 2015
Barbara Feagin Stroud, 80, of the Dennis community, died Wednesday, January 7th, at 6 PM at Holland Lake Rehab Center in Weatherford, Texas. At Barbara’s request, a private graveside service for immediate family members only was held at 3 PM, Saturday, at Spring Creek Cemetery. Mrs. Stroud was born May10th , 1934, in Dallas. A resident of Parker County all...
Melvin Doyle Barnes
Jan 7, 2015
Melvin Doyle Barnes, age 88, passed away Wednesday, January 07, 2015 at his residence in Millsap. Mr. Barnes was born on December 9, 1926 in Kenefic, Oklahoma. He was an army veteran, a retired plant manager for Hydralics Inc. and was a rancher. Melvin was a member of Beulah Baptist Church, he loved his family and supported his children and...
Alma Reldon McClendon
Jan 6, 2015
Alma Reldon Smith McClendon, 97, of Weatherford, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2015. Reldon, a life-long Parker County resident, was born October 25, 1917 to Starks N. and Dovie J. Smith in the Lone Star community. She and her sisters grew up where their grandfather Berry Franklin Smith established their homestead. Reldon attended Weatherford College, and graduated from North Texas...
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