Obituary Notices and Memorial Services
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Remembering Loved Ones in Parker County and Surrounding Areas
Billy Gerald Nichols
Dec 29, 2023
Billy Gerald Nichols, 64, of Weatherford, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2023. He was born October 30, 1959, to Jerry Nichols and Jean Nichols Cason. Billy loved the Lord and was looking forward to his new home in Heaven. He loved to spend time with his family and friends. He enjoyed fishing and the Texas Longhorns. Billy was...
Norma Gail Looney
Dec 28, 2023
Norma Gail Looney, 75, passed from this life on Thursday, December 28, 2023. Norma was born January 26, 1948, in Arlington, Texas. She was a devoted homemaker and a member of the Eastern Star organization. Norma will be remembered for her love of dogs, her creative talent, and her enjoyment of painting and sewing. Norma will be greatly missed...
Tabitha D. Morris
Dec 28, 2023
Tabitha D. Morris, 43, departed from this life on Thursday, December 28, 2023. Tabitha was born November 20, 1980, in Weatherford, Texas, to David Jones and Vicki (Vanderpool) Elkins. She will be remembered for her love for her family, her compassionate spirit and desire to be helpful, the music and dad jokes she enjoyed, as well as being an...
Clara 'Cary' Patrick
Dec 25, 2023
Clara ‘Cary’ Jolene Patrick, 90, passed from this life on Monday, December 25, 2023. Clara was born January 10, 1933, in Gladewater, Texas to Raymond Thomas Allen and Clara Opal (Wisley) Allen. She was a devoted homemaker and member of Lakeshore Baptist Church in Hudson Oaks, Texas. Clara enjoyed quilting, needle point, and reading.
In addition to her parents,...
Robert Milton Long
Dec 24, 2023
Robert Milton Long, 68, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 24, 2023. Robert was born March 18, 1955, in Belton, Texas, to the late Bobby Long and Bessie (McKeown) Long. He graduated from Weatherford High School in 1973, and remained a proud alumni and avid fan of WHS athletics. After high school, Robert got his Associates...
Peggy Pryor
Dec 24, 2023
It is with profound sadness and a sense of great loss that we announce the passing of Peggy Pryor on December 24, 2023. Born on March 13, 1938, in Alma, Arkansas, Peggy's life was a testament to her dedication to her family and her deep faith in the Lord, always with an infectious and beautiful smile.
Peggy was a...
Eula Mae Phillips
Dec 23, 2023
Eula Mae Phillips, 97, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023.
Eula Mae Dale Ford Phillips was born in Millsap, Texas, on September 21, 1926. She graduated from Millsap High School in 1944 and married the love of her life, Cleo Phillips, in 1945. She was devoted to God, her family and friends. Eula Mae was a member of Hillcrest...
Lori R. Peacock
Dec 22, 2023
Lori Rena (Bjurquist) Peacock, 69, passed from this life on Friday, December 22, 2023. Lori was born August 13, 1954, in Minot, North Dakota, to Charles and Edna (Tranby) Bjurquist.
The family moved from North Dakota to St. Paul Park, Minnesota and eventually to Prescott, Wisconsin in 1958. Lori graduated from Prescott High School in 1972 and set out...
Hervy L. Martin
Dec 20, 2023
Hervy L. Martin, 70, passed from this life on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. Hervy was born December 11, 1953, son to the late Woodrow Martin and Sheila (Bearden) Martin.
Hervy began his career in the electrical industry in 1973, eventually becoming a lineman with Texas Electric. Working for A&M Extension Service in Safety, he was always focused on keeping...
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;...
Jack "Ace" Clifford Matthews, Jr.
Dec 18, 2023
Jack "Ace" Clifford Matthews, Jr., 71, passed from this life on Monday, December 18, 2023. Ace was born January 24, 1952, to the late Jack Matthews and Edith (Runyon) Matthews.
He was a Fireman for Weatherford Fire Department for 25 years. Ace enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was an inspiration to many people during his lifetime, always willing to...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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