Obituaries

Dwayne Edward Woody

January 3, 2011 by Brittany Blank

Dwayne Edward Woody, a lifelong resident of Parker County and descendant of original settlers of this county, Samuel and Hannah Woody, died December 31, 2010, after a long illness.

Dwayne was born May 3, 1944 to Scott and Rena Mae Woody in Fort Worth. He was baptized at the First Baptist Church of Springtown at age 13. While in high school he was active in 4H, rodeo, baseball and football. Dwayne graduated from Weatherford High School in 1962.

Dearl Wayne Archey

January 3, 2011 by Brittany Blank

ArcheyDearl Wayne Archey, 80 years old, went to be with his Heavenly Father Friday, December 31, 2010.
Funeral: 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 5 at St. Stephen's Catholic Church. Interment: Annetta Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at White's Funeral Home in Weatherford with Rosary: 7:00 p.m.

Glendora Rutledge Simmons

January 3, 2011 by Brittany Blank

Glendora Rutledge Simmons, 81, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2011 in White Settlement.
Services: 2 p.m., Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at First United Methodist Church in Springtown. Interment to follow in Veal Station Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m., Monday at White's Funeral Home, Springtown.
Glendora was a longtime resident of Olney/Springtown. She was a great fan of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and also an avid quilter. She was always involved in her church and any school activities.
Glendora was preceded in death by her husband, Harold, and her parents, Marvin and Nannie Pearl Rutledge.

Martha Cox

January 3, 2011 by Brittany Blank

Martha Cox, age 74, of Weatherford, died Friday morning, December 31, 2010 in the local hospital. Born January 24, 1936 in Parker County, where she had lived
all her life. She was a homemaker and member of the Hillcrest Church of Christ.
Martha loved working in her yard and was known for having an immaculate yard.
She was an excellent seamstress and cook. She was preceded in death by her
husband Russell Cox, in 1999.

Survivors:
Two Daughters – Jo Lynn Harris and husband, Steve of Agnes
Phyllis Termin and husband, Ben of Weatherford
Sisters – Elizabeth Losey of Mt. Pleasant
Mona Jones of Plano
Nellie Crews of Fort Worth,
Brothers – William Edward Crews, Jr. of Fort Worth
Joe Crews of Weatherford

Dana Tanner

January 3, 2011 by Brittany Blank

Dana Tanner, age 58, passed away Friday evening, December 31, 2010, in the local hospital. Dana was born April 1, 1952, the son of Martha “Eddy” Headrick and Paul “Paw Paw” Nickerson. Dana enlisted in the U. S. Marine Corp in 1977, where he served 8 years honorably.
In 2002, Dana became a Weatherford business owner, with the purchase of
Miss B’s Antiques, with his wife, Becky. Dana spent his entire life providing for his family. Nothing meant more to him than his wife, three children and three
grandchildren. Dana and Beck were married for 40 years. He will be
remembered for the unconditional love he had for all of them.
Dana was preceded in death by his sister, Sandy, father, Paul Nickerson and mother Martha “Eddy” Headrick Nickerson.
Survivors:
Wife – Becky Tanner

Wanda Guiles Ballow

January 3, 2011 by Brittany Blank

Wanda Guiles Ballow, age 76, of Weatherford, died Thursday morning, December 30, 2010 in a local nursing home. Born December 19, 1934 in Weatherford, where she had lived all her life. She was a homemaker, retired Dental Assistant and Dental Lab Technician for Dr. McIntosh and Dr. Wester.
Wanda was a 1952 graduate of Weatherford High School, member of the Baptist Church and she loved antiques. She was preceded in death by her husband,
W. J. “Dub” Ballow and parents, Hollis and Ruthel Guiles

Survivors
Three Daughters – Vickie Slagle and husband, Tim of Aledo
Jacque Patterson of Aledo
Tammie Ballow of Weatherford

Three Sisters – Beverly Vestal of Weatherford
Janet Haley of Austin

JoElla Hedge

December 30, 2010 by Brittany Blank

JoEJoElla Hedgella Hedge passed away Thursday, December 30, 2010 in Fort Worth.
Service: 2:00 P.M. Monday, January 3 at White's Azle Funeral Home.
Interment: Ash Creek Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 P.M. Sunday at White's Azle Funeral Home.
JoElla was born to Walter and Georgia Muriel Rankin December 9, 1937 in Fort Worth. She was a longtime resident of Azle. JoElla was a nurse for 44 years, loved to take care of others and was a daddy's girl. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ernest; and sister, Judy.

Charles Hamilton

December 29, 2010 by Brittany Blank

Charles Wall Hamilton, 87, a long time Weatherford resident, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2010.
Funeral: 11 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church of Weatherford, 221 West Church St., Weatherford. Charles Hamilton
In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to First Baptist Church of Weatherford Memorial Fund.
Charles was born May 7, 1923, son of the late James and Bertha Wall Hamilton in Grapevine.

Wilene White

December 29, 2010 by Brittany Blank

Weatherford – Wilene Layne White, 84, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 28 2010, in Weatherford.

Rusty Arnold

December 28, 2010 by Brittany Blank

Rusty Gene Arnold, 32, of Springtown, passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2010 surrounded by his family and friends. Services will be held ThursdayRusty Arnold December 30, 2010 at the Springtown High School football stadium. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made through the Rusty Arnold Benefit at www.rustyarnoldbenefit.com or any Pinnacle Bank Branch.