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Harold Dwight Bishop
Sep 11, 2024
Harold Dwight Bishop, age 94, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Born on November 23, 1929, in Norris City, Illinois, Harold was the son of Elton and Bessie (Hill) Bishop. He later pursued his education, earning a bachelor's degree. One thing about Harold, no one ever called him Harold. Anyone that knew him, it was just Bishop....
Faye B. Maxwell
Sep 9, 2024
Faye B. (Washington) Maxwell, age 67, peacefully departed this life on Monday, September 9, 2024. Born on June 8, 1957, in Big Spring, Texas, to Bob and Dorthea (Stewart) Washington, Faye was blessed with a loving and adventurous spirit. She married the love of her life, Gary Maxwell, and together they shared a beautiful life, raising their two children,...
Arthur (Artie) Martinez
Sep 7, 2024
Fort Worth - Arthur (Artie) Martinez, 56, died unexpectedly on Saturday, September 7, 2024, in Fort Worth, Texas. He was born in Wilmer Hutchins, the son of Jesse and Gloria Martinez.
He attended O.D. Wyatt High School and met the love of his life in Kennedale. They celebrated 33 years of marriage.
He was preceded in death by his...
Lee Kay Murray
Sep 6, 2024
Lee Kay Murray, age 68, peacefully departed this life on Friday, September 6, 2024. Born on January 26, 1956, in Bridgeport, Texas, to Richard Walker and Doris Raye (Walters) Walker, Lee graduated with a Bachelor of Education degree and had a passion for teaching Kindergarten. She loved spending time outdoors, gardening, swimming, and visiting Marco Island, Florida, for two...
Frances (Baby) Irene Robinson Pool
Sep 5, 2024
Frances (Baby) Irene Robinson Pool passed away peacefully on September 5, 2024, in Wills Point, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her father, David Edward Robinson; her mother, Nina Elizabeth Robinson; her brothers, Marvin Robinson, Merle Robinson, Norman Robinson, and Don Robinson; and sisters, Nina Robinson Griggers, Virginia Robinson Turney, and Doris Robinson Rhine.
Frances is survived by...
Bobby Dean Underwood
Sep 5, 2024
Bobby (Bob) Dean Underwood, 85, of Weatherford, Texas, peacefully departed this world on September 5, 2024.
Born in Brady, Texas, on December 18, 1938, Bob was the youngest of Alice and Louie Underwood's two children. He spent his entire youth in Brady, Texas where he played cornerback for Brady High School’s football team, the Brady Bulldogs.
Bob graduated from...
Elizabeth Dawn Garrett
Sep 4, 2024
Elizabeth Dawn Garrett, age 37, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, which was the wedding anniversary of her maternal grandparents. Born February 6, 1987, in Weatherford, Texas, to Steven Garrett and Linda (Hall) Garrett.
Elizabeth attended school in Weatherford and graduated from Weatherford High School. She obtained her CNA from Weatherford College, and worked on her...
John McKinley Snemis
Sep 3, 2024
John McKinley Snemis, age 81, peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, surrounded by family. Born on February 19, 1943, in Greensboro, North Carolina, to William “Clyde” Sizemore and Beaulah Mae “Flip” Cooper, John proudly served his country in the United States Navy. In 1974, he married the love of his life, Laura McGehee. Together, they built...
Bradley Scot Hall
Sep 2, 2024
Bradley Scot Hall
12/7/63 - 9/2/24
If you ever met him, you liked him—it’s just how he was. The guy who could make anyone feel like they were old friends within minutes. Generous to a fault and caring enough to make sure you never left his house without a full belly or a fishing story (or both).
Family was everything to...
Linda Carole Bethea
Sep 2, 2024
Linda Carole Bethea, age 80, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 2, 2024. She was born on June 25, 1944, in Amherst, Texas, to Moss Howell and Hattie Bagwell Howell.
A dedicated homemaker, Linda found her greatest joy in spending time with her family. As a devoted wife and mother, she lived a life rich with adventure and abundant...
Opal "Hannah" Holcomb
Sep 2, 2024
Opal "Hannah" Holcomb, age 100, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 2, 2024.
Hannah was born on January 14, 1924, in Port Arthur, Texas, to Gilbert Jones and Alpha Mae (Ball) Jones. She met her beloved husband, Floyd Holcomb, just before World War II, and they married shortly before he was recruited into the Army. After the war, Floyd...
Donald Edward Martin
Sep 2, 2024
Donald Edward Martin, age 63, passed from this life on Monday, September 2, 2024. Born on June 7, 1961, in Graettinger, Iowa, Don was the cherished son of the late James Martin and Alice (Fogarty) Martin.
Don dedicated over 30 years of his life to serving in the fire service. He was a proud member of the Mountain View...
Willie B. (Bea) Scoggins
Sep 2, 2024
Willie B. (Bea) Scoggins was born April 18, 1927 to Joe Bert and Cora Myrtle Minor, in Paradise, Texas. After her first husband died in an accident at work and left her with four kids (ages 14, 12, 11, and 7), she worked at several occupations to make ends meet and supplement social security, as a cosmetologist, seamstress, and Avon...
Cheryl Vee Cassels
Sep 1, 2024
Cheryl Vee Cassels, age 71, passed from this life on Sunday, September 1, 2024. Born March 12, 1953, in Carlsbad, New Mexico, to Charlie Gough and Jessie (McNeely) Gough, Cheryl had a fulfilling career in the banking industry, where she specialized in investments, a field she was truly passionate about.
Cheryl was devoted to her family and greatly enjoyed...
Shelby Renee Prewett
Aug 30, 2024
Shelby Renee Prewett, age 30, departed this life on Friday, August 30, 2024. Born on April 4, 1994, in Weatherford, Texas, she was the cherished daughter of Renee Nichols Prewett.
From a young age, Shelby demonstrated a remarkable spirit, overcoming challenges with an inspiring strength. Diagnosed at four years old with a rare Chromosome 8 deletion, her journey was...
Edward Franklin McCarty, III
Aug 29, 2024
Edward Franklin McCarty, III, age 80, passed from this life on Thursday, August 29, 2024. Born September 14, 1943, in East Chicago, Illinois, to Edward McCarty, II and Phyllis (Hardy) McCarty, Edward served his country in the United States Navy for three years. Following his military career, he worked for a barrel company in Washington, Illinois, then transferred to...
Beverly Joyce Walls
Aug 28, 2024
Beverly Joyce Walls, born on May 24, 1939, peacefully passed away at the age of 85 on Wednesday, 28, 2024. Her memory will be cherished by all who knew her. May she rest in peace.
Maurice Merrill Hall
Aug 27, 2024
Maurice Merrill Hall, 85, Weatherford, Texas, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at Medical City Weatherford, Weatherford, Texas.
He was born on January 30, 1939, in King City, Missouri, the son of Millard and Blondina Hall, along with sister, Carol.
Merrill married his high school sweetheart, Sandra Campbell in 1959. Merrill and Sandra had three sons, who were the...
Betty Jean Plumlee Wagner
Aug 27, 2024
Betty Jean Plumlee Wagner, age 90, peacefully departed from this world on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. She was born April 24, 1934, in the Zion Hill Community, where she remained a dedicated member of the community her entire life. Betty was a proud alumna of Peaster ISD. After Peaster, she attended Weatherford College where she played basketball. Betty married...
James Frederick "Fred" Werner
Aug 27, 2024
James Frederick "Fred" Werner, age 80, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Fred was born July 8, 1944, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Fred Werner and Evelyn (Causbie) Werner. Mr. Werner earned a Master’s Degree from Southern Methodist University and dedicated his career to the First National Bank, where he proudly retired after 55 years of...
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