Obituaries

Dorothy Stone Mullinax was called home to Heaven on February 2, 2023. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Rev. George F. Mullinax, and her parents Louis Stone and Nancy Lewis Stone of Crowell, TX.

Dorothy had five brothers and sisters: Thomas Stone (deceased), Marilyn Ainsworth (husband Joe), Curtis Stone, John Stone (wife Gale), and Ruth Donges (husband Randy).

Dorothy graduated magna cum laude from Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene, Texas, and taught business subjects in Anson, TX and in Virginia at Grundy, Matoaco, and Portsmouth. She loved to read, sew, and study genealogy.

Her life was fulfilled when her two children were born — Robert and Sharon. The family circle increased when Robert married Sheryl and Sharon married Brian. Her grandchildren brought much joy to her life: Adam, Lauren, Nathan, Aaron, Alaina, and Daniel. She was especially blessed by seven great grandchildren: Eleanor, Harper, Katherine, Graham, Tobias, Landon, and Sutton.

A funeral service was held at Jackson Memorial Baptist Church on Tuesday, February 7 at 3:00 p.m. Interment took place in Weatherford, TX on Saturday, February 11. In lieu of flowers, monetary donations can be made to The Gideons International or to Annie Armstrong Missions Offering.

Velda (Squyres) Dobbs, age 84, of West, passed away Sunday afternoon, January 29, 2023 at her daughter's residence. Graveside Service was held 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 6, 2023 at Clark Cemetery near Weatherford.

Velda was born February 21, 1938 in Gatesville, the daughter of Perry and Ruth (Snow) Squyres. She attended school in Jonesboro. In May of 1973 she was united in marriage to Billy Dobbs in Hugo, Oklahoma. Billy preceded her in death on January 10, 2001. She was a member of the Gospel Outreach Church in Azle.

Velda enjoyed dancing, playing the piano and guitar, listening to all music, and singing Karaoke. She loved spending time with her family and was known as a people person who loved to visit.

Velda is also preceded in death by her parents; her daughters, Brenda Clements and Shelly Martin; sisters, Ruth Green, Nadene Dunn, Frieda Simmons, and Melba Rowe; and a brother, Lyndall Squyres.

Survivors include her children, Steven Dobbs and wife Cindy of Black Diamond, WA, and Deborah Kirkpatrick and her husband Charles Sr. of West; three brothers, Melton Squyres, Gayle Squyres and wife Patsy, and Dayle Squyres and wife Gayla; a sister, Sue Durham; her grandchildren, John and Taylor Dobbs, Hayley Dobbs, Morgan Dobbs, Melissa and Todd Hocker, Kyle and Yvette Wilson, Chris and Kiley Clements, Elizabeth Martin, and Brice Martin; 8 great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Wanda Faye Sluder McManus, 91, was born on January 23, 1931 in Graham, Texas and passed from this life on Sunday, January 22, 2023. Funeral Service was held January 30, 2023 at White's Chapel of Memories, 130 Houston Ave., Weatherford. Interment: Clark Cemetery, Weatherford.

Wanda was a loving wife and mother, a faithful believer and servant of our Lord, and a longtime member of Northside Baptist Church in Weatherford, Texas.

She is survived by her husband of almost 75 years, Dwight "Bud" McManus; 4 children, Brenda Fuller and husband Lee, Sharon Hamilton and husband Pat, Steve McManus and wife Brandy, and Lisa Tycoliz and husband Dan; 9 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren.

The family recommends donations to the Homebound Ministry at Northside Baptist Church, Weatherford, Texas in lieu of flowers.

Douglas Wayne Cude, 78, of Weatherford, Texas, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023. Born on May 10, 1944, in Cleveland, Texas, he was the son of the late Marjorie Ernesteen (Howard) Cude and Osa Cude.

Douglas is survived by his sister, Delores Long and her husband, John of Weatherford, Texas, and aunt, Loretta Leeds of Crossville, Tennessee.

Douglas worked in the manufacturing industry. He enjoyed the peacefulness of being outdoors, gardening and bird watching; also, Douglas was an avid reader.

A graveside service was held at 11:00 a.m. at Clark Cemetery.

Paula Jane Clark, 69, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, cousin and friend, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023, in Fort Worth. Paula was born December 29, 1953 in Weatherford, daughter of James Alvin and Beulah Beatrice (Wester) Clark.

She was a wonderful teacher and a student advocate. Paula taught Spanish, and also taught in the gifted and talented program at Poolville, Brock and Springtown. She was a sponsor of Beta as well.

Paula traveled extensively. She was very active in her church. Paula was also a talented seamstress. She loved to garden, was an animal lover and also was a wonderful cook. Paula was always willing to help anyone in need.

Paula was preceded in death by her parents, James Alvin Clark and Beulah Beatrice Wester Clark. She is survived by her husband, George Pendergrass; daughter, Lori Pendergrass; son, Wesley Pendergrass and his wife, Lauren; granddaughters, Madeline, Audrey, Molly, and Rose Pendergrass; multiple cousins, and many extended family members and dear friends.

Steven Jay Anderson, 68, of Maypearl, TX, passed away on January 13, 2023, after a long battle with multiple illnesses. Steve was born on April 29, 1954, to John Houston Anderson and Nelda Jean Clark Anderson in Weatherford, Texas.

After graduating from Sam Houston High School in 1972, he went on to work for Ling-Temco-Vought in Arlington until his retirement. Steven met Nancy Sue Ihrig in high school, and they wed April 6, 1973.

Steve was a force of nature, who loved his family BIG. His family meant more to him than anything else in the world, especially his grandchildren. He was unendingly proud of Tatumn, Benjamin, William, Rose, Brody, Harper, Hunter and Hayden and always tried his best to support them.

Steve was predeceased by his wife, Nancy and his parents, John and Nelda Anderson. He is survived by his children, Brandy and JJ Lillagore, Steffanie Anderson, Barrett Anderson, his grandchildren, Benjamin and William Lillagore, Tatumn and Rose Gansert, Harper Ledbetter, Brody, Hunter, and Hayden Anderson and brother and sister-in-law, Donny and Laura Anderson and their children, Kayla Frisinger and Houston Anderson, and father-in-law, Tommy Ihrig.

Gerald Wayne Guess, 83, of Decatur, passed away October 9, 2022, in Decatur, Texas. Graveside services were held 2 pm Saturday, October 15, at Clark Cemetery in Weatherford, officiated by Reverend Clyde Noakes.

Gerald was born July 23, 1939, in White Settlement, Texas, to Lawrence and Vivian Guess. He believed that each man has a duty to make life better, not just for himself, but for everyone, devoting the last 62 years of his life to the Masonic Lodge, ultimately achieving the status of Master Mason. Gerald also served his fellow man as a member of Walnut Creek Baptist Church in Reno, Texas.

His professional life was that of a retail manager and, when his schedule allowed, enjoyed spending his free time in the outdoors, either fishing or golfing with his wife, Sue.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Helen Sue Caffey Guess, whom he married January 20, 1957, in Marietta, Oklahoma; son Gary Wayne Guess and wife Amy; daughters Rebecca Dawn Guess Winn and husband Michael, Alana Michele Guess Harvey and husband Walter; sister-in-law Carol Jo Caffey; grandchildren Clinton Winn, Alissa Goble, Lance Corporal Joseph Fischer USMC Ret., Sara Harvey Robinson, Gabrielle Guess, Grayson Guess, Caroline Shellenberger, Audrey Shellenberger, and Alex Shellenberger; and numerous great-grandchildren.

Mildred Bernice Barker, 104, departed from this life on Sunday, March 12, 2023, leaving behind the rich legacy of a life well lived. Mildred was born June 21, 1918, in Sentinel, Oklahoma to Bennett Neely and Della (McDuff) Neely.

She married Millard Barker and set off on the adventure of a lifetime as his loving wife. They raised two children, three grandsons and one granddaughter, and were blessed with numerous great-grandchildren. She lived her life with utmost dedication and faithfully cared for her home and her family.

Mildred was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many and will be greatly missed. Mildred was preceded in death by her husband, Millard Barker, and her parents, Bennett and Della Neely.

Mildred is survived by her son, Tommy and his wife, Janet Barker; daughter, Pamela Kirkland; grandchildren, Jason and wife Anna Barker, Anthony and wife Addie Cribbs, Travis and wife Kaitlyn Wright, and Kyler and Tristin Weger; great grandchildren, Jordan and Landrie Barker, Kylie, Konner and Kimber Cribbs, Nolan and Owen Wright, and Parker and Haisley Weger.

Judy Eileen Holder, age 75, of Lacy Lakeview, passed away Monday morning, March 13, 2023 at her residence. Funeral Service was held March 17, 2023 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West. Graveside Service was held at Clark Cemetery near Weatherford.

Judy was born December 21, 1947 in Ft. Worth, the daughter of George Hargiss and Dorothy (Kearby) Allen. She was a 1967 graduate of the Texas School for the Deaf in Austin. On October 8, 1966 she was united in marriage to Walter Holder Sr. in Ft. Worth.

Judy worked for Plantation Foods, later becoming Cargill Foods, in Waco for 32 years. Judy enjoyed working word searches and word puzzles, baking and eating sweets, taking pictures, cooking, and was notorious for her Lincoln potatoes. She especially loved being with her family and going to her grandchildren's sporting events. Bowling led them to many different states, as well as to Europe.

Judy was a member of the Senior Citizen Waco Deaf Club and was a lifetime member of the Southwest Deaf Bowling Club.

Survivors include her beloved husband of 56 years, Walter Holder of Lacy Lakeview; her children, Veronica Lucko, Walter Jr. and Angela Holder, Ikie and Kasey Holder, and Selby and Karen Holder; grandchildren, Joey Holder, Kevin and Angelina Austin, Dakota Holder, Ayden Holder, Kalyb Holder, Thomas Holder, Brad and Atalie Kroll, and Danielle Kroll; and many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Texas School for the Deaf.

Ina Sue Wingo Young passed from this life on Monday, May 8, 2023, at the age of 84. Better known as Suzie, she was born February 4, 1939, in Weatherford, Texas to Stephen Irwin (Irb) Wingo and Annie Pearl Newberry Wingo. Suzie married Davis Ray Young on June 27, 1958.

She truly loved people and people truly loved her back. Suzie devoted her life to teaching others. Her passion for teaching is what inspired her to open Harmony Christian School. She later opened Grace Christian Academy at her home where she poured into her students for 24 years.

She loved antiques and she and her husband Davis enjoyed many "treasure hunting" trips together. She enjoyed playing 42 with family and especially enjoyed her iced tea, every single day. Suzie was a member of Grace Baptist Church.

Suzie's memory will be cherished by her surviving family: her husband, Davis Young; daughter and son-in-law, Jenny and Ron Webb; sons, Paul Young and Kelly Young; grandsons, Brazos Webb and wife Jill, Cole Webb and wife Shelby; great-grandchildren, Jimmy, Will, Elizabeth, and Isaiah; and numerous much-loved nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Julie McWilliams; and siblings, Steve Wingo, Bob Wingo, Junior Wingo, Charles "Mutt" Wingo, Mildred Wingo Kelley, Dorothy Wingo Fogo, Joyce Ann Wingo Ledlow, and Ben Wayne Wingo. The family requests donations to a missionary supported by your local church.

Raymond Leslie Crelia, born September 19, 1940, in Fort Worth, TX passed away suddenly Wednesday June 14, 2023, doing what he loved, tending his garden and lawn. He graduated from Northside High School and later from Texas Wesleyan University.

He grew up attending First Baptist Church of Fort Worth, was previously a member of Northwest Bible Church in Fort Worth and is a founding member of Redeemer Bible Church in Dallas. He was employed with TU Electric and retired from there after 24 years of service.

He loved to travel and study church history. He was an inveterate volunteer, spending a good bit of his time serving his congregation and the local elementary school through beautifying their grounds with his talent for gardening and penchant for staying busy. He was always looking for ways to help.

His personality was marked by his continuous desire to make new friends, to pet nearly every dog that crossed his path, and his talent for perfectly timed and regularly hilarious puns.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 32 years, his two loving step-children, and three doting step-grandchildren in whom he found great joy. Graveside service was held June 21 at Clark Cemetery, 1394 Friendship Rd, Weatherford, TX.