Patty Ver Dught WesselPatty Jo Wessel, 50, died on Saturday, May 3, 2008, at the
Community Hospice of Fort Worth. Wessel was born on a farm south of Monroe, Iowa on April 22, 1958. She was the fourth daughter born to Arie and Alice (Buwalda) Ver Dught. Patty attended Monroe Community Schools, graduating with the class of 1976. She excelled in sports and earned the title Girl Athlete of the Year, and also played in the band. At the First Baptist Church, where she was a member, she sang in the youth choir. She was a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. In 1980 Wessel graduated from Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa where she met her future husband, Kendall Duane Wessel. Patty and Kendall were married on August 25, 1979 at the First Baptist Church of Monroe.

Harold E. “Whitey” Nolen, age 67, of Weatherford, died on Tuesday evening, April 22, 2008 in a Fort Worth Hospital.
Born on September 18, 1940 in Houston, Nolen was a resident of Parker County for several years. He was a successful race horse trainer, a member of the Race Track Chapel at Lone Star Park, who loved horses and all animals. Nolen cherished friendships and he loved people.
Survivors include his wife, Marilyn Nolen of Weatherford; brother, Richard Nolen of Ruidoso, N.M.; and two grandchildren, Kacy Young and Cheryl Young of Weatherford.

Jean Ann MutchlerJean Ann Mutchler, 74, of Weatherford, died on Friday, May 2, 2008, at Weatherford Regional Medical Center.
Born on September 19, 1933, in Yankton, S.D., she was a resident of Parker County for many years. Mutchler was a repair technician for Ben Hogan Golf and later worked for the Parker County Courthouse for six years.

Michael Hayden Hamilton died on Saturday, April 26, 2008, as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash in Wise County.
Hamilton was born in Odessa, on October 17, 1991, the son of Scott Hamilton and Angela Spencer. As a premature infant, Hayden was a fighter from the beginning of his life.
In addition to his passion for riding motorcycles, Hayden actively enjoyed golfing, fishing and playing basketball. Hayden also loved doing pretty much anything with his friends.

Cody Durant, 75, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 in Weatherford.
Durant was born November 18, 1932 in Granbury, the son of the late Reece and Pauline Durant. He attended high school in Granbury where he met his wife, Jennie and they married in 1956.
He retired from Jerry’s Chevrolet after 29 years of service, and owned Cody’s Country Market, 2 Way Auto Sales. Durant was an avid rancher and fisherman and was a member of New Faith Baptist Church for many years.

Rev. B.E. Coker, 81, died on Monday, April 28, 2008, at home in Weatherford.
Bruce was born on May 3, 1926 in Honey Grove, the son of late Bruce and Pearl Coker. He was a retired minister of the Church of God and pastored at churches in Texas and Arizona. He graduated as Valedictorian of his class at Windom High School and attended Paris Junior College.
He served his country in the United States Navy during World War II.

Inez “Billye” Woodle, 92, died on Wednesday, April 23, 2008.
Woodle was born on December 29, 1915, in Lovington, N.M., to Lee and Helen Smith Newman. She had lived in the Weatherford area for 70 years and was was the manager of The Little Dairy Queen for 15 years. She also loved to quilt and enjoyed crafts and sewing.
“Nanny” was a loving, caring, giving, mother, grandmother and friend. She never met a stranger and a stranger never forgot meeting her.

Ida Bell WagnerIda Bell Wagner, 90, of Weatherford, died on Monday, April 21, 2008, in a Fort Worth hospice facility.
Born on November 20, 1917 in Hood County, she was a resident of Parker County for many years, as well as a homemaker and a member of the Spring and Case Church of Christ.
Survivors include sisters, Frances Adams of North Richland Hills, Delilah Phillips and brother, V.D. (Buddy) Lewis.

Louie Aston “Dozer Man” Raines Jr., 77, of Springtown, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2008, in a Fort Worth hospital.Louie A. Raines Jr.
Raines was born on October 21, 1930 in Sunset, the son of the late Louie A. and Ella Raines. A longtime resident of Parker and Wise counties, he was a cattleman, fisherman and well-respected friend to all. For many years, he was the owner of the Kountry Diner in Poolville.

Janice Boardman Rosson Bond, of Big Spring, died on Saturday, April 26, 2008.
She was born on August 12, 1935 in Kansas City, Mo.
Bond was valedictorian of her graduating class of 1953 at Big Spring High School and received her bachelor’s degree (Summa Cum Laude) and master’s degree from Texas Christian University. At TCU, she was a charter member of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.
She was an English teacher, guidance counselor, curriculum coordinator and principal.