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Mike BernhardtMike Alvin Bernhardt

1946 - 2026

Mike Alvin Bernhardt, 79, beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Born October 12, 1946 to Alvin and Esmarie Bernhardt of Poolville, Mike owned and operated a flooring business in Weatherford for nearly 50 years. Mike lived life fully , and was a longtime Weatherford Lions Club...

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Frederick Bankhead Jr.Frederick Ward Bankhead Jr.

1956 - 2026

Frederick Ward Bankhead Jr, 69, journeyed home after enduring a long decade with lung disease.

Fred was born in Dallas, Texas, to parents Frederick Ward Bankhead and Laura Ellen Peek Bankhead.

The family relocated to Weatherford when Fred was two years old. Here he grew up - Boy Scouts, model rockets, go carts, he...

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Linda Gail HakeLinda Gail Hake

Linda Gail Hake was born on March 12, 1955, in Weatherford, Texas, to Bob and Loretta Carney. She was raised on the family dairy farm alongside her three brothers, Robert, Kenny, and Dan. Bob was a dairyman/rancher and a weekend stock car racer at the Devil's bowl speedway in Dallas. Loretta was Weatherford College...

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Charles "Charlie" Lee Burleson, Sr.Charles "Charlie" Lee Burleson, Sr.

Charles "Charlie" Lee Burleson, Sr. passed away peacefully on June 27, 2026, in Graham, Texas, leaving behind a cherished legacy, a loving family, and memories that will forever be treasured by those who knew him. Born on January 4, 1962, in Paris, France, Charlie's life was defined by the warmth of his...

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John NicholsJohn Nichols

John Nichols, 55, passed away unexpectedly on June 21, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of service, love, and unwavering devotion to his family and friends.
Born on October 24, 1970, John lived a life defined by integrity, courage, and compassion. John Nichols dedicated 34 years of his life to serving the United States...

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Rita BurnettRita Bariga Burnett

1951 - 2026

Our beloved mother, Rita Bariga Burnett, passed away on June 16, 2026, surrounded by her family.

She was born on August 28, 1951, in Namiquipa, Chihuahua, Mexico, to Flora and Anastacio Bariga. Rita devoted her life to healing others, dedicating more than three decades to a career in physical therapy, leading her...

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Becky JourneyBecky Jane Journey

1951 - 2026

Born on July 2, 1951, in Munich, Germany, Becky Jane was the first of four children to Colonel Leroy Gafford and his wife Rosemary. She graduated from Eldorado High School in Arkansas in 1969 and pursued a nursing career. In the mid-1970s, Becky moved to Memphis, Tennessee, where she married Charles Journey, the...

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Larry KelmLarry Kelm

1948 - 2026

Larry Kelm of Cleburne, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family on June 12, 2026. He was 78 years old.
Larry will be remembered for his strength, kindness, and unwavering devotion to those he loved. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, he lived a life marked by hard...

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Brenda AndersonBrenda Louise Scruggs Anderson

1946 - 2026

Brenda Louise Scruggs Anderson passed away on June 9, 2026, at her home in Weatherford, surrounded by her family.

Brenda was born on June 27, 1946, in Jacksonville, Texas, to Andrew and Doloris Ashworth Scruggs. Brenda grew up in Jacksonville, but because her father was in the military, she experienced life beyond...

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Mr Tommy WilsonMr Tommy Lynn Wilson

1957 - 2026

Tommy "Tom" Wilson passed away unexpectedly on June 6, 2026, at the age of 68.
Born in Brownfield, Texas, to Rita and R.T. Wilson, Tom's life was defined by a servant's heart, a gift for problem-solving, a love of storytelling, and genuine commitment to the people around him.
An honor graduate of Weatherford High...

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