Obituary Notices and Memorial Services
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Remembering Loved Ones in Parker County and Surrounding Areas
James Don Abbott
Dec 23, 2007
James Don Abbott, 53, of Weatherford, passed away with his family by his side Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007. James was born July 21, 1944 in Commerce, TX to L. V. and Lillie Faye Abbott. He was preceded in death by a son, Jamie Abbott. Funeral services will be at 10 AM Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007 at Prospect Baptist Church. Burial...
Russell Wayne Blanchard
Dec 21, 2007
Russell Wayne Blanchard, age 39, died on Friday night, December 21, 2007 in Fort Worth. Born March 12,1968 in Weatherford, where he had lived all his life. Russell was the Supervisor at the Waste Water Treatment Plant for the City of Weatherford, a loving husband, Father, Friend and a caretaker of those around him. He was preceded in death by...
Doris Marie Minshew
Dec 18, 2007
Doris Marie Minshew, 80, of Perrin died Monday, December 18, 2007 at her residence. Born October 6, 1927 in Cisco, Texas, she was a resident of Parker County for many years. Doris was a homemaker and a member of Bethesda United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Downey and Eva Simpson, daughter and son-in-law, Deborah Jo...
Robert Parker Andrews
Dec 18, 2007
Robert Parker Andrews, 84, of Weatherford, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, December 18, 2007. Colonel Andrews, better known to his family and friends as Andy, was born on June 25, 1923 in Camden, Wilcox County, Alabama.
During World War II, Colonel Andrews served in Europe as a field artilleryman in the Eighth Armored Division and was awarded the Silver Star for...
Lorene Roberts Glover Berry
Dec 17, 2007
Lorene Roberts Glover Berry, age 85, of Weatherford, died early Monday morning, December 17, 2007 in the local hospital. Born April 9, 1922 in Paris Texas, a resident of Weatherford for many years. She was a nurse, homemaker and a member of the Tin Top Church of Christ before joining North Main Church of Christ.Mrs. Berry was preceded in death...
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
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
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 out...
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 family....
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, TX 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, loved...
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 is ...
Owen Fay "Dede"
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 Fay...
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 Catholic...
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 lived...
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 both...
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 Translator...
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 by...
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 family...
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 family...
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 family...
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