Obituaries

Lippard was born to Elmer and Evelyn Lippard in Waco. He was a local owner of Jerry Lippard Brush Applied house painting for 23 years. He was a member of the fellowship of Weatherford Church and an active member of the men’s fellowship.
He was preceded in death by his dad, mother and infant brother baby Ronald.

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Raymond E. Curtis, 83, longtime Weatherford Independent School District superintendent and community leader, died Friday, July 23, in a Fort Worth hospital facility.

Mr. Curtis was born January 29, 1927 in Allen, Texas. He came to
Weatherford in 1954 after a two-year stint in the United States
Navy and graduation from University of North Texas in 1949. He
served as superintendent of Allen ISD from 1950 to 1954.

Mr. Curtis served as Weatherford ISD superintendent until his
retirement in 1986. For 10 years, he was president of Weatherford
Chamber of Commerce and was named Outstanding Citizen of the Year
in 1977.

He was a member of the Texas State Teachers Association, a member

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Maryann Cook Gunn died in Ft. Worth at Community Hospice of Texas. Mrs. Gunn was born in Philipsburg, New Jersey and moved to Dallas soon after. She is preceded in death by her parents William C. Cook, Pauline Harper Eckel and brother Sam Cook.

She graduated from Hillcrest High in 1967 and earned a BA and a MA from Stephen F. Austin and taught art at Azle Junior High for 33 years. She was a proud member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Maryann married William Wallace Gunn III on June 29. 1974 and raised two children, William Noble Gunn and Mary Grace Gunn.

Mrs. Blanche Inez Shannon passed away July 16 after an extended stay in Peachtree Place Alzheimer’s Home, Weatherford, TX.

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Lonna Jean Mongold Thomas joined her Heavenly Father Sunday, July 18, 2010.

Lonna was born the daughter of Kenneth and Mary Lee
Mongold in Amarillo. She remained in Amarillo through her
childhood, graduating from Palo Duro High in 1970. Lonna then met
the Love of her life, Luther Thomas and they were married April 17,
1971. She is preceded in death by her grandparents; father, Kenneth
Mongold; and brother-in-law, Tom J. Clemmons.

Survivors: husband, Luther; son, Heath Thomas of Weatherford;
mother, Mary Lee Mongold of Red Oak; sisters, LaDonna Cameron and
husband, Jim of Red Oak, Cuylene Clemmons of Lubbock; aunt, Naomi
Pekrul Lynch of Enid, Okla.; along with numerous cousins, nieces
and nephews.

Sandra Lee Thomas

Sandra Lee Thomas, 56, passed away Friday, July 16, 2010.

Sandra was born October 22, 1953 in Pittsburgh, PA. She was a long time resident of Parker County. Her children and grandchildren were
the light of her life. Sandra loved her horses and dogs. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors include her husband, Joel Thomas; sons, Justin Thomas and
fiance', Kellie Dehart of Arlington, Brandon Thomas of Savannah,
GA; daughter, Christine Cramer of Big Springs; grandchildren,
Austin Ober of Big Springs and Paisley Dehart of Arlington.

Patsy Hammonds

Patsy Pauline Hammonds, 67, of Weatherford passed away Tuesday July 6, 2010 at her residence following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born November 1, 1942 in Lipan to George and Dottie Light. Patsy worked in the aerospace industry as an assembly technician for Electra, then Mepco Sentra Labs and later S-Tec in Mineral Wells. She was a member of the Church of Christ, enjoyed reading and fishing. Patsy loved and took great pride in mowing her lawn making it a great place for her to play with her cats and dogs.

Sophie Cerbone

Sophie P. Cerbone, 86, passed away Monday, July 12, 2010.

Sophie was born October 22, 1923, in Bayonne, NJ, the
daughter of Anthony and Julia Markewicz Kowalak. She was a long
time resident of Bayonne, NJ. Sophie was a huge enthusiast of
ballroom dancing and crossword puzzles. Sophie and her late husband
were very active in the reunions of the 4th USMC Div. retirees. She
was also active in the Toast Master's Club. Sophie was preceded in
death by her husband, William V. Cerbone; brother, John Kowalak;
sisters, Mary Chirchie and Heidi Meola; and a granddaughter, Sarah
Cerbone.

Survivors include children, Jennie Sherwin and husband Roger,

Marcelle Hopper

On Friday, July 9, 2010, Marcelle Hopper of Weatherford, Texas
passed from this earthly existence to an unimaginably better one
with Christ. Marcelle was 86 years old.

Marcelle Florence deLeleu Hopper was born Dec. 31, 1923, in
Springtown, Texas, daughter of the late Maurice V. deLeleu and
Donnie Lee Prather. Marcelle received her bachelor's degree in
music from North Texas State Teachers College, now known as the
University of North Texas, and her master's degree in education
from Texas Christian University. Marcelle taught elementary music
education in Weatherford for 42 years, while giving private piano
lessons every day after school. Marcelle also played the organ at

Marie Welch

Margaret "Marie" Welch, 79, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family and friends on Friday, July 9, 2010.

Marie was born February 25, 1931 in Olney. She was retired from the Azle and Westover Hills Police Departments after a 20 year career, including being the first female street officer in Tarrant and Parker Counties. She graduated from Azle High School in 1949. Marie volunteered at the Azle Museum, could often be found working outside in one of her beautiful flower gardens and was an active member of First Baptist Church of Azle.