Vercher, Barbara Richardson 


A graveside memorial service for Barbara Richardson Vercher, 59, of 
Alvarado, Texas, will be held 9:30 a.m. Saturday, July 22, 2006, in 
the Old East Mountain Cemetery, with Brother Victor Norman, Brother 
Wayne Haney, and the Rev. Wayne Spanhanks officiating, under the 
direction of Welch Funeral Home. Mrs. Vercher passed away July 16, 
2006, at her home. She was born December 3, 1946, to Bennie and 
Esker Richardson. Barbara was preceded in death by her father, Esker 
Richardson, in 2000; and her brother, Danny Joe, in 1941. Barbara 
Vercher received a certificate of mid-management from Tarrant County 
College in Fort Worth. With her specialization in mid-management, she 
began her career in human resources, working at Machined Parts of Fort 
Worth and the J.C. Penney Co. in Arlington. On May 28, 1991, she began 
working at Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth, serving as the director 
of human resources from November 18, 1991-present. Through the years 
at Goodwill Industries, Barbara R. Vercher was greatly loved and 
respected by many people. Being a very caring person, she greatly 
enjoyed giving herself to all people, especially those that were 
disabled and less able to assist themselves. She strongly believed 
that everyone should have an opportunity in life; therefore, she would 
work diligently with the disabled to insure their correct placement on 
jobs according to their unique skills and special interests. She would 
monitor progress, give words of encouragement, and counsel in the time 
of need. Barbara Vercher was a member of Springhill Baptist Church and 
an active member of the Fort Worth Founder Lions Club for many years. 
She served in the capacity of vice president, president, and lion tamer. 
She greatly enjoyed coming up with different ideas to add greater 
enjoyment for all club members. She loved the Lions Club; perhaps her 
deep appreciation stemmed from her father having served in the Lions 
Club for many years. With great exuberance, she assisted in the 
collection of tens of thousands of used eyeglasses for the Lions' 
Committee for Eyeglasses. It gave her great satisfaction to know many 
people were being assisted with glasses. Barbara Vercher is survived 
by her husband, Willie E. Vercher of Alvarado; her mother, Bennie 
Richardson of Longview; her sister, Brenda Springer and husband, Scott, 
of Callahan; her niece, Jessica Springer of Fort Worth; her nephew, Will 
Springer and wife, Carmon, and their child, Adena, of Kingsville; her 
step-son, Jeff Vercher; step-grandson, Cody Vercher; and 
step-granddaughter, Emily Vercher of Fort Worth. Barbara Vercher is to 
be cremated, and her remains interred alongside her father's gravesite 
in Longview. A memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Friday, July 21, 
2006, in the Garden Room at Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth at 4005 
Campus Drive in Fort Worth, TX 76119. Memorials may be made to the 
giver's charity of choice. An online registry may be signed at 
www.news-journal.com, by clicking on the obituaries link.

Published in the Longview News-Journal on 7/19/2006

Vercher, Barbara Richardson 


Memorial services for Barbara Richardson Vercher, 59, of Alvarado, will 
be 10 a.m. Friday, July 21, 2006, in the Garden Room at Goodwill Industries 
of Forth Worth at 4005 Campus Drive. Graveside memorial services will be 
9:30 a.m. Saturday, July 22, 2006, at Old East Mountain Cemetery, with 
Brother Victor Norman, Brother Wayne Haney, and the Rev. Wayne Spanhanks 
officiating. Arrangements are by Welch Funeral Home. Mrs. Vercher was born 
December 3, 1946, and she died July 16, 2006, at her residence. She was 
director of human resources at Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth and member 
of Fort Worth Founders Lions Club and Springhill Baptist Church. Survivors 
include her husband, Willie E. Vercher; mother, Bennie Richardson; and sister, 
Brenda Springer. An online registry may be signed at www.news-journal.com, by 
clicking on the obituaries link.

Published in the Longview News-Journal on 7/20/2006.