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Mary Dawn Martin
Jan 11, 2023
On Wednesday, January 11, 2023, Mary Dawn Martin, a loving mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away at the age of 57.
Mary Dawn was born July 10, 1965, in Tooele, Utah, to Don Wilson Martin and Lorraine Beatrice Hanson. Her father was active military so she grew up in Utah, Okinawa, and Germany, and eventually ended up in Weatherford,...
Tresa Laverne Rokus
Jan 11, 2023
Tresa Laverne (Duncan) Rokus, 86, passed from this life on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. Tresa was born June 5, 1936, in Weatherford, Texas, to Solomon Noe Duncan and Fannie Pauline (Brandon) Duncan. She was raised on a dairy farm in Annetta, Texas. Throughout her life, Tresa worked at Phillips Components, Proctor Plantland, Premier Fulfillment, and Walmart. Her favorite pastime was...
Francis Edward Delaney
Jan 9, 2023
Francis Edward Delaney, 86, passed from this life on Monday, January 9, 2023. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Cheryl Cabal
Jan 7, 2023
On January 7, 2023, Cheryl Cabal departed this life to be with Jesus Christ her Savior. Jesus’ light shined through her life even to its end, as she remained cheerful and thoughtful through a yearlong fight with cancer. Cheri sweetened the lives of everyone she met — no wonder people nicknamed her “Honey!”
A proud Texan born there on July 22,...
James Edward Neill
Jan 7, 2023
James Edward Neill, 81, passed from this life on Saturday, January 7, 2023. James was born May 30, 1941, in Authon, Texas to James Clifford Neill and Edra Geneva (Byars) Neill. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. James worked as a Construction Supervisor and was a "Jack of All Trades." He was a member of the...
Katherine Laura Sexton
Jan 5, 2023
Katherine Laura Sexton, 90, passed from this life on Thursday, January 5, 2023. Katherine was born October 23, 1932, in Patterson, New Jersey. She retired as a registered nurse and served at the Campbell Hospital, JPS Healing Wings, and Hospice. Katherine was a member of the Catholic Church, and enjoyed gardening, creating stained glass art, reading books, and history. She...
Joe Douglas Herring
Jan 5, 2023
Joe Douglas Herring, 83, passed from this life on Thursday, January 5, 2023. Joe was born October 29, 1939, in Weatherford, Texas, to Lonnie B. Herring and Lillian Naydene (Short) Herring. He served his country proudly in the United States Army; and Joe retired as the Assistant Chief Helicopter Pilot for Texas DPS. He was a member of First United...
Betty Ann King
Jan 5, 2023
After 92 1/2 well-lived years Betty Ann Anderson King left her earth family to be reunited with her husband, granddaughter, mother, father, aunts, uncles and friends. Betty was born June 4, 1930, in Grapevine, Texas to W.W. (Tiny) and Ila Anderson. After her mother’s passing at an early age, she went to live with her grandparents in Grapevine until her...
Billy Wayne Newby, Jr.
Jan 3, 2023
Billy Wayne Newby, Jr., 64, passed from this life on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Billy was born October 15, 1958, in Homestead, Florida, to Billy Wayne Newby, Sr. and Mildred Jean (Fogle) Newby. He was a painter in the construction industry, and enjoyed drawing, fishing, and hunting. Billy was a member of St Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church.
Left to carry...
Amanda Corinne "Cori" Ellis
Jan 3, 2023
Amanda Corinne Ellis, age 34, passed from this life on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Condolence messages celebrating Cori’s life may be left in the online guestbook.
Cary Layne Burton
Jan 3, 2023
Cary Layne Burton, M.D., passed peacefully into his eternal reward from his home in Fort Worth, Texas, on January 3, 2023, after a struggle with Lewy Body Dementia.
Cary was born on December 8, 1947, to parents Lewis "Luke" Larry Burton (1908-1977) and Mollie Lorene Leavelle Burton (1916-1992). Cary's marriage to his beloved wife and sweetheart since junior high, Lois Catherine...
Pablo Escobedo
Jan 2, 2023
Pablo Escobedo, 92, passed from this life on Monday, January 2, 2023. Pablo was born January 25, 1930, in Canutillo, Texas, to Francisco Escobedo and Catalina (Lopez) Escobedo. He worked as an Aircraft Painter, painting F-16 Thunderbirds for Lockheed. Pablo married Margarita Rosas and they had a beautiful life together for 72 years. He was the most lovable husband. Pablo...
Shirley Jean Kolanek
Jan 1, 2023
Shirley Jean Kolanek, 82, passed from this life on Sunday, January 1, 2023. She was born September 29, 1940, in Mineral Wells, Texas, to Ben Roy and Emma Faye Marlow Gholson. Shirley enjoyed shopping but her greatest enjoyment was spending time with her grandchildren and family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Ben Kolanek.
Shirley...
Mary Sue Stephens
Jan 1, 2023
Mary Sue Stewart Stephens, 88, passed from this life on Sunday, January 1, 2023, at Baylor Scott and White Hospital in Grapevine. Sue was born December 5, 1934, Weinert, Texas, to Neal Stewart and Sarah Delilah (Hall) Stewart.
She retired from Tarrant County College in 1996, from Student Activities where she gained the best of friends of a lifetime. Sue was...
Michael Eric Butchard
Dec 31, 2022
Michael Eric Butchard, age 63, passed from this life on Saturday, December 31, 2022. Condolence messages celebrating Michael’s life may be left in the online guestbook.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Chrystal D'Anne Nichols
Dec 31, 2022
Chrystal D’Anne Nichols, aged 58, of Weatherford, Texas, went to be with Jesus in the early hours of Saturday, December 31st, 2022. Christy was born on June 24th, 1964, to Larry and Brenda Peck.
Christy was loved by everyone that met her. She loved people and wanted to make people smile and flat out laugh. She worked retail for most of...
Lianna Kay Hardin
Dec 31, 2022
Lianna (Adcox) Hardin lost her battle with cancer on December 31, 2022. She was born in Weatherford, Texas, on February 20, 1951.
Lianna is survived by her husband, J. V. Hardin; father, Ralph Adcox; son, Chad Hardin and spouse, Cheryl Hardin; daughter, Claire Littrell; sister, Laura Morgan and spouse, Beau Morgan; sister, Laura Glover; multiple grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Lianna was preceded in...
Daniel Alexander Munoz
Dec 31, 2022
Daniel Alexander Munoz was born briefly into this world on Friday, December 30, 2022, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Daniel Munoz and Yuma Catalina Munoz. A beautiful baby boy that gave them a lifetime of love during his short time on earth. Daniel Alexander passed from this life in the arms of his parents on Saturday, December 31, 2022.
“The world...
Mark Douglas Jacobs
Dec 30, 2022
Mark Jacobs was bom August 23, 1952. to H.A. and Ruby (Towles) Jacobs in Weatherford. He was married to Rebecca Cantrell in August 1989. They have two children: Mark David and Sarah Jacobs. During his life, Mark was a self-employed cabinet maker, worked in all phases of construction and retired from the WISD Maintenance Department. He was the valedictorian of...
Helen May Barton
Dec 30, 2022
Helen McBee Barton was born on July 3, 1943 to Eugene and Vivian McBee. She passed peacefully surround by family on December 30 in Weatherford.
Helen was born in Millsap. She went to school and graduated from Peaster High School where she was the Salutatorian of her class. She was a member of Spring Creek Baptist Church since 1985.
Helen loved with...
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